O. M. Mitchel to Camp Dick Robinson, October 2, 1861
October 2, 1861.
Ch es October 2, 1861. Brigadier-General THOMAS, s
Commanding Camp Dick Robinson : / SIR: I have the most urgent appeals from important points in my de- – partment for military protection, There are two strategic points of the â
very first consequence which I desire to occupy in advance of the enemy. I trust, therefore, you will take prompt measures to inform yourself of the strength and position of the advancing forces, and advise me daily by special messenger and telegraph of your own strength, that I may be able to decide how the troops from Ohio and Indiana now getting ready for the field should be distributed.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant, brigadier- General.
October 3, 1861.
Capt. OLIVER D. GREENE,
Assistant Adjutant- General, U. 8S. Army: >
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report to the general commanding the
arrival here of the Fourteenth and Thirty-first Ohio Regiments and the