President receives letter written by Col. Blair to Adjt. Gen. Thomas containing charges against official conduct of Gen. Fremont. Blair to Thomas, 26 September 1861, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Tells Gov. Morton (Ind.): "We are doing the very best we can" in sending arms. Supply limited and must be sent where needed most. "Army in our front may make a half circle around Southward, and move on Louisville; but when they do, we will make a half circle around Northward, and meet them." Abraham Lincoln to Oliver P. Morton, 29 September 1861, CW, 4:541-42.