Lorenzo Thomas to Justry Dmick, January 21, 1861

, Washington, January 21, 1861. __ Byt. Col. Justry Dmick, , Lieut. Col., Second Artillery, Commanding Fort Monroe, Va.: Sm: The General-in-Chief directs that you embark, after arrange- , ments with the commander of the sloop-of-war Brooklyn, one company 4 of the First Artillery with at least three officers, with arms, a good supply of ammunition, and as much subsistence, not exceeding four months’ supply, as the Brooklyn may be willing to receive. Fill up the com- ‘pany to the maximum standard by transfer. Some spare arms should go with it. Issue, or if there be time purchase and ship, a good supply of desiccated vegetables. Superscribe the inclosed sealed orders with the name of the captain designated by you. They are not to be opened until he is at sea. I remain, sir,

very respectfully, your obedient servant,