Colonel THOMAS A. SCOTT, _Philadelphia_:
Pearson is moving his whole force, and is doubtless on the ground
by this time. He is an efficient, energetic, and judicious
commander, with a body of troops under him that are as well
disciplined and drilled as any National Guard forces in the
country. They are officered by gentlemen of military experience and
proved ability. I appreciate the situation, and no energies of mine
shall be spared to bring matters to a successful issue. I go west
on fast line. Will keep you advised. Have read Mr. Cassatt's
dispatch to you.
(Signed)
JAMES W. LATTA,
_Adjutant General_.
Shortly after this dispatch went, some two and a half hours, I got some
intimation through the railroad people that the troops were not coming
out right, and I told them I could say nothing to them until I heard
from General Pearson, who had the whole charge of matters. This
dispatch of Pearson's, which appeared in my report, page 3, confirms
these suspicions which I had about what these railroad officials had
said to me: