Headquarters, Middle Department,
8th Army Corps.
Provost Marshal's Office.
Baltimore, June 6, 1865.
Colonel:
I have the honor to report in the case of the disturbance at and near Camp Carroll this evening.
I proceeded to the spot, assisted by Capt. Jones and Lt. Smyth with their commands. I arrested some forty of the ring-leaders. I then proceeded to the Camp to quiet the men.
I gave the Comdg. Officer of the 11th Md. a verbal order to place his men on guard over all of the troops not armed, and I promised him a written order from you, placing him properly in Command, in which case I herewith return you the orders given to Mr. Babcock.
After placing a guard over the Camp I had the country about patroled and all ordered in. Everything is now quiet. It had become a very serious matter and I felt justified in placing the 11th Md. on duty. Hoping my action in this case will meet your approval, I am,
Very respy. your obdt. servt,
H. B. Smith,
Lt. & Asst. Provost Marshal.
To
Col. Lawrence,
A. A. G.
Lieut. Smith:
Your action is approved. I have no material present to write the order for Colonel Johannes, but will do so and send it to him.