Annotation
[1] AES, IHi. Lincoln's endorsement appears on a telegram from Elihu B. Washburne, St. Louis via Springfield, October 21, 1861:
``Yours recd. [Major Robert] Allen prostrated by some kind of sickness. Committee still think the public interest imperatively demands some able and incorruptible regular Army quarter master to be sent here immdy. This is sent like former despatch from Springfield as we dont dare trust St Louis telegraph.''
Concerning conditions at St. Louis, see Lincoln's communications to Curtis and Hunter, October 24, 1861, infra. Lincoln's communication to which Washburne replied has not been found. Meigs endorsed below Lincoln's endorsement on October 23: ``I have consulted Secy of War Order Maj [Robert E.] Clary to proceed with all despatch to St Louis relieve Maj Allen until Maj Allen recovers from his present illness sufficiently to return to duty. When Maj Allen recovers Maj Clary will proceed to the writer or report by letter to Gen Rosecrans & take charge of the QM Depot in that Dept. locating himself where he can best supervise & control it.''