Letter
Lorenzo Thomas to Winfield Scott, July 16, 1861
Washington
Washington, July 16, 1861.
Lieut. Gen. WINFIELD SCOTT, Commanding the Army: GENERAL: In consequence of the order removing the troops from the Oregon route, urgent applications have been made to the War Department to have a sufficient force stationed thereon to protect the overland mail. To aid in effecting this purpose, the Secretary of War desires, if it meet your approbation, that the paroled companies now stationed in New York Harbor be directed to take post in Utah. I am, general, &c.,
. L. THOMAS,
Adjutant-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: Washington.
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Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 1
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