Oliver D. Greene to GEORGE H. THOMAS, Camp Dick Robinson, Bryantsville : i, September 26, 1861

Louisville, Ky., September 26, 1861.

GENERAL: The general directs me to say that, as the ten days of the Home Guard will expire on Saturday evening, he suggests the importance of arranging for your rear guard.

He thinks that Colonel Crittenden’s portion of a regiment would probably be the most available for that purpose, but he leaves it with you to decide.

The postmaster here informs me that there is a large amount of mail matter in the office here for your command. He says if you will send in some properly authorized person the mails will be turned over to him, put up in packages for the different regiments. The general suggests the appointment of some competent person to come in here as often as you may deem desirable.

very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Assistant Adjutant- General.

MAYSVILLE, KY., September 26, 1861.

General GEORGE H. THOMAS, Camp Dick Robinson, Bryantsville : i

DEAR SIR: I inclose herewith a copy of the instructions under which

I purchased the mules. I thought that I had sent it to you before.

These mules were to be purchased because of the political effect it

would have, and these instructions were issued at my instance.