Surgeons are not liable to be made prisoners of war, but they should not reside within the lines of an army which they regard as hostile. The situation would be too delicate. I am, with great respect, your obedient servant, W. T. SHERMAN, Major-General. HEADQUARTERS, MEMPHIS, July 24, 1862 SAMUEL SAWYER, Esq., Editor Union Appeal, Memphis. DEAR SIR : It is well I should come to an understanding at once with the press as well as the people of Memphis, which I am ordered to command; which means, to control for the interest, welfare; and glory of the whole Government of the United States.

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