Samuel R. Curtis to Chivington, September 2, 1864

Colonel CHIVINGTON: If Latham is a good point Camp Collins might be dispensed with. If you think the 100-days’ men will do send the Eleventh Ohio men this way. The worst difficulties are between Latham and Fort Kearny. I suppose Fremont’s Orchard may also be subordinate, and we will probably consider Latham, Junction, and Valley Station the main points for supplies and for troops. Julesburg must be held with small force, as timber is very remote. I have telegraphed Laramie to know about flour. I am going to start expedition to-morrow southward to Republican and probably below. Troops are coming from east and Indians seem to grow scarce on the line. Am urging stage men to return.

S. R. CURTIS,