I have heard nothing from Colo. Russell but on friday last a Company of mounted Volunteers arrived here from Frankfort Kentucky. The information of the danger to which we were exposed induced these patriots to come on without the hope of pay & at their own expense. I have however offered them such provisions as the Contractors Stores would supply. Two other companies have organised themselves & have tendered their services to come on at any time that I should send for them. But as the object of all of them is to be actively employed I shall not send for either of the others & shall dismiss the one that is now here. Unless the face of affairs shall change in a few days or I should receive some orders from you to justify their detention. With great Respect I have the Honor to be Sir The Honble. your Humbl. Servt. WILLM. HENRY HARRISON William Eustis Esq. |