raid you might keep him," laughed Fred; "you are a good judge of a
horse, Captain."

"Right you are," responded Mathews; "I am sorry I didn't think of that
horse when we were at Richmond. I would have visited you with my friend
Conway, and taken the horse. Think I will have to return for him yet."

Fred thought little of what Mathews said, but that very night Mathews
dispatched two of his men back in disguise to steal Fred's horse.

From Crab Orchard Morgan marched to Somerset, surprising the place, and
capturing a large wagon-train. It was also a depot for army supplies, all
of which Morgan gave to the torch. Here he again took possession of the
telegraph office, and enlightened the Federals as to his movements.

At Somerset Morgan's raid was practically at an end. There were no Federal
troops in front of him; his pursuers were a day behind. After he had
completed the destruction of all the United States property in the place,
and was ready to leave, he caused the following dispatches to be sent:

Somerset, Ky., July 22, 1862.
GEORGE D. PRENTICE, Louisville, Ky.

Good morning, George D. I am quietly watching the complete destruction of
all of Uncle Sam's property in this little burg. I regret exceedingly that
this is the last that comes under my supervision on this route. I expect
in a short time to pay you a visit, and wish to know if you will be at
home. All well in Dixie.

JOHN H. MORGAN,
Commanding Brigade.

Somerset, Ky., July 22, 1862.
GENERAL J. T. BOYLE, Louisville, Ky.

Good morning, Jerry! This telegraph is a great institution. You should
destroy it, as it keeps me too well posted. My friend Ellsworth has all of
your dispatches since July 10 on file. Do you wish copies?

JOHN H. MORGAN,
Commanding Brigade.

Somerset, Ky., July 22, 1862.
HON. GEORGE DUNLAP, Washington, D. C.

Just completed my tour through Kentucky. Captured sixteen cities,
destroyed millions of dollars of United States property. Passed through
your county, but regret not seeing you. We paroled fifteen hundred Federal
prisoners. Your old friend,