ALS. States that Enoch Ensley's note for $6,000 is held by Morgan Vance. States that Vance has done more against the South, probably except Prentice, than any other man in the State... Says that he has brought several thousand Lincoln supporters into the state and has organized them into eight companies. Says that Vance holds some sort of secret commission from Lincoln. States that any money that comes his way will be put to the use of the troops he has gathered. Urges that this Ensley money should prevent from reaching Vance. Tells Harris to not be deceived by Ensley because he is thought to be a secret Union man. Describes the movement of arms and supplies. Says that Vance has been ordered to Cumberland. Contains confirming note from J. V. Hutton.