CHAP.XII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.- UNION.
others fled to the mountains the night of my arrival here in advance of arrival, having been warned by a rebel by the name of -, who posted forward upon our arrival at Nicholasville. Should you deem it advisable to move more forces forward, it would be well to precede the movement by sending forward to have him watched and arrested if the makes any movement. If there is any necessity or probable necessity for your forces remaining at camp Robinson, I will, if you so direct, undertake to hold this position so long as you may require it.
We have so many sensational rumors that I give but little reliance to any, except so far as to be on my guard. I have just learned, since I commenced writing, that some kid-gloved gentry, who pretend to be Union men - Buckner, Johnson, and other - last night, in caucus, are disposed to censure me for suffering guns to be run off the night after my arrival here. I hope it is not true that they do so, for it would be an act of sneaking cowardice in them, which I should be sorry to have to brand them it. I was not advised of any such movements, left the matter to Dudley and Bruce, and told them I would back them when they required it will all my force. They became satisfied that nothing was done, and that the arms were still concealed in the city. We have been using all activity to ascertain, and last night arranged upon what was deemed good authority to intercept them; now rumor says they were run off on Friday night. If these men make any censure upon me for not accomplishing what they had not the spirit to do for themselves, or even to notify me to do, they will lose in the game.
Just handed me the inclosed dispatch, which I hasten to you and close. You will perceive that something is up.
Respectfully,
THO. E. BRAMLETTE.
P. S.- I have employed a messenger to bear this, deeming it necessary that you get the dispatch forthwith.
[Inclosure.]
FRANKFORT, KY., September 23, 1861.
Major E. L. DUDLEY: Dispatch from New Castle, stating that Humphrey Marshall, at head of 1,000 cavalry, in Owen; supposed to be moving on to Frankfort. Hold yourself in readiness to come with as many men as you can.
I will apprise you again.
J. M. MILLS.
CAMP ROBERT ANDERSON, September 23 - 7.30 p. m.
General GEORGE H. THOMAS:
I inclose you telegram from Frankfort. I have moved with one battalion, leaving Colonel Scott in command here. We should be re-enforced here forthwith.
Respectfully,
THO. E. BRAMLETTE.
[Inclosure.]
FRANKFORT, KY., September 23, 1861.
Colonel THO. E. BRAMLETTE:
Come on with your men. All arrangements for your accommodation made.
H. J. TODD.
