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only hold the important points with the raw recruits. I am endeavoring to mount men, but find it very difficult. Nothing but cavalry will answer. I will proceed to raise the regiment authorized if it will not be forbidden. I will take steps to prevent persons hostile to the Government and desiring its overthrow from standing for office. I believe this should be done. I have done so in some localities. It is a delicate subject and great responsibility, but I will do it (as it is for the preservation of the Government) if not forbid.
J. T. BOYLE,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Honorable E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
July 16, 1862.
General BOYLE, Louisville, Ky.:
You are authorized to raise a regiment of cavalry for the service if it can be done in your State.
I will immediately telegraph the Governor of Ohio to ascertain whether any men can be had there.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
NASHVILLE, July 17, 1862.
The following dispatch just received from General Boyle at Louisville:
JULY 17.
Morgan is at Paris, and fighting reported at Cynthiana, on Covington Railroad. Morgan is gathering recruits. Must have force. Said to be two or three regiments of infantry and one of cavalry. Morgan's force increasing. You will communicate to General Buell instantly in forwarding troops to me at this place.
J. T. BOYLE,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
General D. C. BUELL, Huntsville.
General Nelson is here with his force. Please dispatch me here to reply to General Boyle.
W. H. SIDELL.
Colonel J. B. FRY.
LOUISVILLE, July 17, 1862.
If force is sent on the Tennessee border and up the Cumberland River I wish to be advised of it. I shall expect the forces at Nashville to protect and keep open the railroad. Morgan is in Scott and Bourbon Counties. I ordered General Ward to attack the enemy. He did not obey. I ordered Generals Smith and Ward to pursue and attack. I have no officers fit for an emergency.
J. T. BOYLE.
Captain OLIVER D. GREENE.
LOUISVILLE, July 17, 1862.
Best information is Morgan at Georgetown and Paris. Report from Covington of an attack at Cynthiana to-day. Morgan will probably
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