He asked, "Are the horses shod and in condition for a long rapid march?" I answered, "General, the First Wisconsin is always in condition to march or fight." He then asked, "Have you a suitable officer to put in command?" I said, "Yes, Henry Harnden, an old puritan, who will follow the trail to the death, and I think he would rather kill Davis than catch him." Wilson then showed me his communication from Captain Yeomans, and said, "Davis is evidently making for Texas to join Kirby Smith, but we will cut him off." I replied, "If Mr. Davis is wise, he will turn east when he finds you are here and try to get out through Florida to Nassau." He then produced a map which he examined, and then

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