of Indiana to Rvoliv, September 10, 1861

No. 3. Louisville, K3., September 10, 1861. I. Brig. Gen. George H. Thomas, having reported for duty, will repair . to Camp Diek Robinson, and will assume command of the brigade organized there. Lieutenant Nelson, U. S. Navy, who has done such ` good service to the cause of the Union by the zeal and untiring energy he has displayed in providing and distributing arms to the Union men of Kentucky, and in collecting and organizing troops at Camp Dick Robinson, will aecept the thanks of the brigadier-general commanding; and who will be pleased to see Lieutenant Nelson and confer with him in reference to further action he may be charged with in this department. By.order of Brigadier-General Anderson : €. B. THROCKMORTON, Acting Aide-de-Camp. INDIANAPOLIS, ÍND., September 12, 1861. The war in Kentucky has commenced. Bowling Green has been seized by the secessionists. Will you not order one regiment to Evansville immediately, to act under the direction of Major-General Love, of Indiana? Can you not send some arms at once? Our border is nearly defenseless. Let me entreat you to give this your attention at once.

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