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to reinforce the guard in the jail at that place there to remain until report can be received of the strength & disposition of Harpers band & the extent of the danger of rescue of prisoner.

By Command of Maj. Gen. Thomas
Wm D Whipple
A.A.G.

E B. 163. V.1.

Rec'd Hd Qurs Dist. Tenn. June 15th, 1866.

Franklin Ky
June 15th 66

M.D.T. J. 57

Jones, W.B.
Atty for Com'th

Reports the rescue by Harper and 40 men of Moye & two other guerrillas. Asks for troops. Telegram