James B. Fry to e ASS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, December 2, 1861

Lowisville, Ky., December 2, 1861.

Col. L. T. MOORE, Comdg. Fourteenth Regt. Ky. Vols., Catlettsburg, Ky. : SIR: The general commanding directs that you establish your regiment at or near the town of Prestonburg, with a view of giving security

* Detailed instructions omitted

Om. XVIL] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.—UNION.

to the inhabitants in the region of the Big Sandy and of punishing the marauding bands of the enemy who annoy that part of the State. The general expects vigilance, activity, and good order on the part of your command in theimportant and isolated duty assigned to it.* I am, sir, respectfully,

your obedient servant,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

e ASS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO,

Louisville, Ky., December 2, 1861.

Commanding Fifteenth Regiment, Kentucky Volunteers :

SIR: The general’commanding has placed upon you the responsibility

of guarding against all injury, whether through neglect or design, the