CHAP. XII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNION.
Flat Lick. The hill beyond the bridge, some say, commands the roads, though I cannot see how it does.
I have been informed that the rebels have been examining a hill beyond London 9 miles, where there is a meeting-house, near McHargue's. I understand this hill commands the Barboursville road for some distance. They may establish a temporary camp there for the purpose of getting grain, &c., it being one of the best neighborhoods on the road, though this would not command the road that runs by Payne's Cross-Roads.
I have understood, but place no confidence in the report, that the rebels intend going through Whitley County and Pulaski, so as to surround this camp. They were in Williamsburg Saturday last; that is, about 200 cavalry.
When Captain Smith, of the cavalry, reached here there was not one of Colonel Wolford's men in camp, nor had there been for several days, and if my informant is correct, some of them that are now here will do no good. They were seen drunk on picket yesterday at or near London, some 10 miles from this camp.
In regard to surgeon and assistant, I will write to Dr. William Atkisson, tendering to him the appointment on a conditions, which conditions I will state to him. If he accepts, I will tell him to report to you as he comes to join the regiment.
I would like very much to have had Dr. Hogan as assistant surgeon, as he is very attentive, and so far has treated the cases which he has been called upon to attend in such a manner as to give satisfaction, If it is not contrary to orders, I would like for Dr. Hogan to remain as assistant with the surgeon, so that the surgeon acting with him may have an opportunity of testing his qualifications practically. Dr. Hogan says that he was embarrassed, but still thinks he could undergo an examination.
Inclosed I send you Zollicoffer's proclamation,* also statement of [illegible] about the location of troops. The proclamation was copied from Zollicoffer's.
Captain Smith, of the cavalry, has several men that will not do any good here. I have advised him to send them to Camp Dick Robinson, so that he may get some others in return. I have 975 non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates in the regiment.
Inclosed I send you list of articles received in the regiment agreeably to the different captains' reports.
OCTOBER 11.
I have no late news of the rebels, that is reliable, near us, though some of the officers believe a squad was seen between this camp and Mount Vernon.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
T. T. GARRARD, Colonel Third Regiment Kentucky Volunteers.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, Cincinnati, Ohio, October 10, 1861.
Brigadier-General THOMAS, Camp Dick Robinson:
GENERAL: Under orders from the Secretary of War of this date, I am directed to repair to Camp Dick Robinson, and there prepare the
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