Letter from Humphrey Marshall to William D. Stuart

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Written from Paintville, Kentucky. William D. Stuart must move his regiment without delay.

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English .
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1861 December 22
Paintsville, KY 22nd Dec.

Col. Stuart,
I send express to you to move your regiment without delay. I am before a force so much superior to me in number, according to the report of reliable scouts, that I can scarcely hope to avoid a collision-- it may be disastrous to us- until you arrive.

If there are any forces near your route who are disengaged I would like exceedingly to have them assist me now. I am here with a force not amounting to 1500 men fit for duty. I shall struggle to keep off the evil day as long possible for you to arrive.

Yours truly & c
H. Marshall
Brig. Genl.

[note on back]
Press transportation any where you can, if it is not ready, but travel lightly for the roads are deep. H.M.

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