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like feeling to that here developed exists, and not the slightest obstacle could be interposed by the Southern men, so overwhelmed are they by numbers, to the movement of Lincoln's troops, should they enter our territory in the direction of Georgia; neither can we unaided strike a single blow with any effect to suppress an outbreak, which may any day occur here.

If it be true, as we understand, that a large majority of the people of Eastern Kentucky are like to our East Tennessee people, then may an army move from the Ohio River to the Georgia line (north) without the slightest impediment from our present defenses.

Can you not take action to avert disaster now so threatening, not only to the true men in East Tennessee, but so demoralizing to the great movement of the South? No moral influence of any kind whatever will do it; physical power, when exhibited in force sufficient, may, and I believe will, prevent it.

Very respectfully,

WILLIAM G. SWAN, Knoxville, Tenn.

MEMPHIS, July 11,1861.

HonorableL.P. WALKER:

I am turning out 60,000 to 70,000 cartridges per day. Can I order from Wytheville (Va.) mines? The agent writes me that they are making four tons per day, but will not supply me without an order from you. None can be had elsewhere. I have a supply for a week on hand, and must stop unless I can procure lead.

WM. RICHARDSON HUNT, Captain of Ordnance for Tennessee.

RICHMOND, VA., July 12,1861.

WILLIAM RICHARDSON HUNT, Captain of Ordnance, Memphis, Tenn.:

If the cartridges you manufacture are held subject to the order of this Government, you can have the supply of lead.

L.P. WALKER.

CAMP BOONE, NEAR CLARKSVILLE, July 12,1861.

HonorableL.P. WALKER:

Our movements have thoroughly aroused a military spirit in Kentucky. Numerous applications made daily to receive companies composed of best in the State. Shall I receive and have them mustered? If so, to what extent? I was under obligation to receive about twenty-six companies. I have received, under your instructions, twenty companies, and the other companies are clamorous to be received. Shall I carry out engagement made previous to receipt of your dispatch of the 18th ultimo, and form a third regiment? I would advise by all means to receive all Kentucky troops that offer, as we not only get good men, but ultimately secure Kentucky to the South. Please answer immediately by telegraph.

WM. T. WITHERS, General.