This leaves the line of Thomas's operations exposed, but I cannot help it.

I explained so fully to yourself and the Secretary of War the condition of things, that I can add nothing new until further developments, You know my views that this great centre of our field is too weak, far too weak, and I have begged and implored till I dare not say more.
Buckner still is beyond Green River.

He sent a detachment of his men, variously estimated at from two to four thousand toward Greensburg.

General Ward, with about one thousand men, retreated to Campbellsburg, where he called to his assistance some partially-formed regiments to the number of about two thousand.
The enemy did not advance, and General Ward was at last dates at Campbellsburg.

The officers charged with raising regiments must of necessity be near their homes to collect men, and for this reason are out of position; but at or near Greensburg and Lebanon, I desire to assemble as large a force of the Kentucky Volunteers as possible.