ALS. James W. Newman and Calvin Smith reported that Unionists in Morgan, Fentress, and Scott counties were planning to attack Major Fulkerson. Ordered Captain John Bridgemen to reinforce him. Fears that this is not enough, but the companies sent are all he can spare. States that the post is important to defend. Has been waiting for Captain Powell to arrive with the artillery from Nashville. Also looking for the Middle Tennessee regiment that was to be sent to Carter's Depot. Says that Green Adams was to be in Barboursville. Mentions that Samuel Morrow and J. J. Craig had passed through and were to be East Tennessee delegates at the meeting in Barboursville. States that (t)he whole Lincoln force is making a spasmodic effort to carry the war into the region. We must whip them or die... States that there should always be sufficient force stationed here to prevent them from passing troops through the gap. Says that supplies have arrived. Mentions Master Taylor and Captain Ashby.