This message dispatched, I dictated another to my Chief.
Let Wyman act with Carnes. Can not quit this case at present. Carnes will wire you particulars.
This being sent, I went back to my hotel and waited.
The next day the night operator offered to relieve Harris, an offer which was gladly accepted.
A little before noon the following message came:
Instructions received. Wyman, Ewing, Rutger, and La Porte start for New Orleans to-morrow. Do you need any help?
I heaved a sigh of relief and gratification, and sped back the answer, "No."