LOUDON, August 15, 1864. 
Captain W. P. AMMEN: 
The captain of Thomas' Indians was at Murphy, N. C. Sent letter by his brother-in-law, who is a
loyal man, to Captain Devine, provost- marshal of Monroe County. Rumors of rebels at Athens.
No official news. Captain Aleshire, of Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, is in command at that place;
presume he will keep us posted. 
M. L. PATTERSON, 
Lieutenant-Colonel. 

LOUDON, August 15, 1864-9. 45 a. m. 
Captain W. P. AMMEN, 
Assistant Adjutant-General: 
There is a proposition made in writing from one of Major Thomas' captains, stating many of
Major Thomas' Indians and white soldiers will come in and give themselves up if they can be
assured protection. Shall I send written communication to them insuring protection if they come
in? Answer. * 
M. L. PATTERSON, 
Lieutenant-Colonel. 

Source: OFFICIAL RECORDS, Series 1, Vol 39,  Part 2, Allatoona