CAMP WILDCAT, October 18, 1861—1 p.m.
General GEORGE H. THOMAS:
I have information
now beyond doubt that Zollicoffer is coming on with a large force and six
pieces artillery.
I saw the colonel of
the Indiana regiment last night at the river when Mr. Faulkner left. I insisted
on his returning to his regiment and coming up and joining me immediately. He
said he could not do so unless he was ordered by you.
I am now making
arrangements to move my sick and comissary's stores across the river, and
intend, if I do not receive more troops, to abandon this place and retreat
towards Camp Robinson. I have no idea of having my men butchered up here, where
they have a force of six or seven to one, with artillery. I would like to hear
from you immediately.
Very respectfully,
T. T. GARRARD,
Colonel Third Regiment Kentucky Volunteers.
SOURCE: The War of the Rebellion: A
Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies,
Series I, Volume 4 (Serial No. 4), p. 310
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