WAR DEPARTMENT, January 26, 1861.
Lieut. Gen. W. Scott:
DEAR GENERAL: The President is much disturbed by a telegraphic dispatch which announces that the Brooklyn has sailed with two companies instead of one as was ordered. I assured him that the dispatch must be inaccurate, but would be glad to repeat the assurance on your authority.
Sincerely yours,
J. HOLT.