Imperial Forces -- otherwise he wont work. If Major Atkinson goes in, in place of Col. Haultain Col. Whitmore resigns command. I think I have told you every thing that Your Honor would receive as news. The Telegraph office makes my reports appear very meagre -- but knowing nearly all information transmitted thereby to Your Honor I do not take up your valuable time by repeating them -- Hoping to see you soon. I have the honor to be Sir, Your most obt. svt. Geo. Thos. Fannin. Sup. Clerk.