Robert Anderson to George H. Thomas, September 28, 1861

General O. M. MITCHEL, este Commanding U. S. Forces, Cincinnati, Ohio : DEAR SIR: I have had as full a conversation with General McCook

in reference to the condition and wants of my department as the press .

of business has permitted.

I need, as the general will tell you, all the regiments you ean spare. I shall not attempt to guard neighborhoods, but will form not more than three corps d’armées. Forward the regiments, as rapidly as you can get them ready, to this point. Here is where the most urgent call. is for additional force, and the sooner here the better. It would give me great pleasure to correspond with you, but I am without assistance, and have not time to make the proper reports and communications to the War Department. You will aid me greatly if you will order General MeCook down to assist me in my department.

very respectfully,