Unknown to Thomas W. Sherman, August 11, 1861

Washington, August 11, 1861.

Brig. Gen. THomAS W. SHERMAN:

SIR: You will proceed to the capitals of the States of Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, and confer with the governors of those States on the subject which I have verbally communicated to you, and which is conveyed to the governors also in the letters herewith placed in your hands, and which you are requested to deliver. You will then proceed to New York City, as heretofore instructed.

Very respectfully, THOMAS A. SCOTT

Assistant Secretary of War.
[Inolosure.]