Unknown to George Bibb Crittenden, October 30, 1861

Louisville, Ky., October 30, 1861.

General CRITTENDEN, Henderson, Iy. :

DEAR SIR: Yours of October 29* is received. Colonel Jackson was here and took such arms, &¢., with him as we could spare. Iam well informed of the army that is in front of me and aware of the danger.

I want you if possible to engage the attention of a part, and if possible to threaten Russellville.

Depend mostly on the resources of the country. Of course have lances made if you prefer and have not arms enough for your mounted men; the price is nothing. The account, sent to me, shall be approved and paid.

I am, &o., W. T. SHERMAN, Brigadier-General, Commanding.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., October 31, 1861. Hon. THOMAS A. SCOTT, Assistant Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. :

Sin: I was out at Camp Nevin when Mr. Palmer called about the body guard of General Anderson now designated for me.

I merely desire to put it on record that such guards at this time are vain things. The fate of Kentucky, and it may be the Union, will be settled whilst those gentlemen are dwelling in security at Carlisle.

Yours, &c., w qose N Brigadier- General, Commanding.