Unknown to George H. Thomas, 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.

I think that I wrote you that Morgan Vance, of Harrodsburg, would indieate the persons from whom the balance of the mules were to be taken. >

Very truly,