W. T. Scott to S. H. Chirmo, September 23, 1861

Colonel BRAMLETTE: x The capital is thought to be in danger. Send down to-night 300 men

immediately after the train gets in; they will stop in the depot. Bring .

rations. Bring no eannon. JOHN F. FISK, Speaker of Senate.

SEPTEMBER 24,1861. — [General THOMAS ?]:

_ DEAR GENERAL: Colonel Bramlette left here last night for Frank- * fort, and, as you will see from the inclosed dispatch, he apprehends more — Car. XII. CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.—UNION.

danger here than at that point. You had better send us 100 or 200 cavalry until Colonel Bramlette returns. The secessionists were very busy running around this vicinity last night with guns. We succeeded in taking five guns. If you cannot send us the cavalry, we think you had better send us 400 or 500 men from Garrard’s or Fry’s regiments. If you conclude to send the infantry, they can be here to-night by 9 o’clock. We consider this of vital importance or we would not ask it.

Your obedient servants,