CHAP.XII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. - CONFEDERATE.

or otherwise, as you may deem proper. The news I am receiving indicates a mischievous purpose on the part of the Federals and their leaders in Johnson County. You will seize the leaders who commit overt acts of a hostile character, as much as possible endeavoring to purpose a conciliatory course towards their misguided followers. The indications are that a crisis is upon Kentucky; that in a few days the armed Lincoln companies will be in great force there. Be strict in keeping your men in camp, so as to prevent the soldiers from committing trespasses or otherwise alienating the feelings of well-disposed citizens. You may pursue any route you choose to Fish Springs, or, if your information should seem to make it proper, you may, instead of going to that point, go to any point in Jonston County, and move from point to point, or remain stationary, at your discretion. It may be important to keep me daily advised of your movements, that I may know at any moment where a communication will reach you.

By order of-

F.K. ZOLLICOFFER, Brigadier-General, C.S.Army.

Colonel BALDWIN.

NASHVILLE, September 2,1861.

General POLK:

If Pillow's command has returned to Madrid, don't allow them to go into Missouri until matters assume a different shape in Kentucky.

ISHAM G. HARRIS.

[Indorsement.]

Your wishes shall be complied with.

SPECIAL ORDERS, } ADJ'T AND INSP. GENERAL'S OFFICE, No.14. Richmond, September 2,1861.

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VIII. The department under the command of Major General Leonidas Polk, Provisional Army, is extended to embrace the State of Arkansas and all military operations in the State of Missouri.

By command of the Secretary of War:

JNO. WITHERS, Assistant Adjutant-General.

RICHMOND, September 3,1861.

General BUCKNER, &c., Richmond, Va.:

In answer to your letter to the President of this date,* I am instructed to inform you that General Polk will be instructed to communicate with you, and will not fail to appreciate the importance of such co-operations as circumstances will permit. Acting by the State of Kentucky would relieve this question of all embarrassment. Aid by a portion of her citizens to resist invasion through the territory of Kentucky would simplify the question and facilitate our defensive operations. Your inquires beyond this are not susceptible of reply.

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