TITLE: The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. / Series 1 - Volume 22 (Part II)
AUTHOR: United States. War Dept., John Sheldon Moody, Calvin Duvall Cowles, Frederick Caryton Ainsworth, Robert N. Scott, Henry Martyn Lazelle, George Breckenridge Davis, Leslie J. Perry, Joseph William Kirkley
PUBLISHER: Govt. Print. Off., Washington, 1888

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THE




WAR OF TilE REBELLION:
A COMPILATION OP THE


OFFICIAL ]RECOBDS

OF THE




UNION AND CONFEDERATE ARMIES.

PREPARED, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF TIlE SECRETARY OF WAR, BY

The late Lieut. Col. ROBERT N. SCOTT, Third U. S. Artillery.


PUBLISHED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF

IAeut. Col. HENRY M. I~AZELLE, Twenty-third U. S. Infantry.


PURSUANT TO ACTS OF CONCRESS.







SERIES IVOLUME XXIIIN TWO PARTS.

PART IlCORRESPONDENCE.




WASHINGTON:
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICF~.

1888

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PAIIRT 11.VOL. XXII.


CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING TO
OPERATIONS IN MISSOURI, ARKANSAS, KANSAS, THE
INDIAN TERRITORY, AND DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTH-
WEST, FROM JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1863.


TJNION CORIRESPONDENCE, ETC.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, January 1, 1863.
Col. J. C. KELTON,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Washington, D. C.:
	I have the honor to send herewith copy of my reply * to Major-Gen-
eral Holmes letter of the 7th ultimo, in which, by direction of his com-
mander-in-chief, he asks full information in regard to the execution of
ten men, by order of Brigadier-General McNeil, Missouri State Militia,
some time since in Northeastern Missouri.
	The question is one of some delicacy, and I hope my solution of it will
meet the approval of the General-in Chief.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


NORTHERN MISSOURI, January 1, 1863.

His Excellency ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
President of the United States:
	Your memorialists, loyal citizens of the United States and of the State
of Missonri, respectfully represent that, since the outbreak of the present
rebellion, Northern Missonri, in common with the southern part of the
State, has been infested by hordes of lawless depredators, popularly
known as guerrillas, though styling themselves Confederate, soldiers,
led by desperate and unprincipled men, having not even the form of
official commissions from the authorities of the so-called Confederate
States, and whose modes of warfare have been only those resorted to
anti practiced by highway robbers, thieves, murderers, and assassins.
Not having from any source a recognition as belligerents, they haye,
nevertheless, not scrupled to wage relentless war against the Govern-
ment of the United States and of the State of Missonri, and against the
peace, safety, and happiness of the loyal citizens of this State. In


(3)
See Curtis to Holmes, December 27, 186-2, Part I, p. 879

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thus doing, they have causelessly murdered non-combatants by hang-
ing, by shooting, by cutting their throats, and by divers other cruel,
inhuman, and outrageous methods. They have fired into railroad trains,
killing and maiming soldiers and citizens, and placing in imminent peril
the lives of women and children. They have burned and destroyed
railroad bridges, thereby causing trains filled with non-combatants to
be precipitated into streams, killing, drowning, and wounding many
persons, including women and children. They have, in the darkness of
night, summoned citizens to the doors of their dwellings and there
shot them dead. They have deliberately, and without provocation, fired
into dwellings, placing in extreme jeopardy the lives of innocent and
helpless persons therein. They have abducted citizens from their dwell-
ings and families and murdered them secretly, and by methods un-
knowuto the community at large. They have practiced inhuman and
diabolical cruelties upon prisoners in their hands by brutally whipping
and hanging them until nearly dead. And all this has been done for
no other reason than that the parties thus murdered and outraged were,
and had been, true and faitliftil in their allegiance to the United States.
More than this, they have robbed the loyal citizens of Northern Mis-
souri of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of property, taking in
numerous instances the only horse from a needy and dependent family.
They have stripped thousands of families of clothing, money, grain,
cattle, wagons, arms, and ammunition, and, in short, of everything
which their cupidity could lead them to covet or their wants to desire.
Nor have these operations been confined to a few or remote localities.
Every county, every community, has thus been scourged, until scarcely
a loyal family has remained untouched. Thus these desperadoes deso-
lated the whole land, establishing a reign of terror. Under this scourge
many loyal citizens have fled from the State to preserve their lives;
many have been forced to abandon their families and take refuge in
the Federal army, and for weeks and months thousands have been
nightly driven to the woods and fields to find shelter from the fury of
these prowling fiends.
	Your Excellency will not, however, understand that during all this
time the United States and State Governments have been inactive in
their efforts to crush out rcbelliou in this section of the State. Many
thousand troops have occupied and held the various important points in
Northern Missouri, and at no time have these guerrillas been able to
withstand, in open conflict, by any combination of their forces, the reg-
ularly organized troops of the Government. But the character of their
warfare and their intimacy with the topography of the country have
been such that eighteen months experience has demonstrated that
organized troops, in however large bodies, simply holding isolated points,
with ample power to control any given point, but governed only by the
rules and methods of Qrdinary and regular warfare, could not check the
outrages referred to, nor assure peace and safety to the loyal people.
Experience long since convinced the military authorities of this depart-
ment that something more was necessary than the mere occupancy of
the country by Federal troops and the dispersion of aggregated bands
of marauders. Hence the orders of Generals Halleck and Schofield ,the
l)oint of which was that all guerrillas taken in arms should be shot.
Had those orders in every instance been strictly carried out, it cannot
be doubted that the effect would have been most happy. But too many
such persons fell into the hands of our military authorities, who lacked
the nerve to administer the required penalty. The result was thousands
of these desperadoeswere released on parole and bond; the country wa

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again overrun by them, and their reiterated acts of brigandism were none
the less violent or atrocions that~ they involved the additional crime of
perjury. Oaths and bonds imposed no restraint upon such persons,
whose demoniac passions now bnrned with a new and doubly heated
flame.
	It was in these dark days, when this whole section was in terror and
dismay at the unchecked and apparently uncontrollable outrages of
these men, that Brig. Gen. John McNeil, Missouri State Militia, corn-
inanding the Division of Northeastern Missouri, caused ten of these per.
sons, all of whom had been, and at the time of their capture were, par-
ticipants in the outrages of the general nature recited, to be publicly
executed at Palmyra, in this State. The immediate occasion for this
execution was the abduction and undoubted murder by these men, or
their associates in crime, of one Andrew Alisman, a loyal citizen of Pal-
myra, a non-combatant, a man respectable in character and advanced
in years. It was not, however, simply to avenge his death that ten crim-
inals were executed. It was, additionally, to vindicate the power and
authority of law and of the Government; to strike terror into the hearts
of those whom no sentiments of right, honor, or justice could reach. It
was to give safety and peace to this distracted country, and to assure
the now almost incredulous people that the Government was not utterly
powerless for their protection. It was a stroke absolutely essential to
teach traitors that they could not, and should not, with impunity, out-
rage the rights and sacrifice the happiness and safety of whole com-
munities. The act has achieved its desired purpose. The law and the
supremacy of our Government are vindicated. Citizens return in peace
and safety to their homes. They are no longer assassinated at pleasure
by lawless ruffians. They feel that in truth they have a Government,
and that that Government is, indeed, able and willing to cover them
with its protecting shield.
	Your memorialists have observed with many apprehensions the de-
mand made by Jefferson Davis, President of the socalled Confederate
States, for the delivery of General McNeil to the Confederate authori-
ties. We therefore adopt this method and take this occasion of laying
before you a representation of the condition and experience of Missouri
during the progress of this rebellion, believing this only necessary to
convince Your Excellency that the act of General McNeil in the prem-
ises was not only in accordance with the spirit of the general orders
then and now in force in this department, but that it was the only meas-
ure which could restore peace and assure safety to the loyal citizens of
Northern Missouri. In view of all the facts, therefore, your memorial-
ists most heartily approve of the act of General McNeil as specified, and
do hereby earnestly entreat the Government of the United States not
to surrender that officer to those demanding him, but to approve and
sustain his act in the premises, believing, that in so doing he not only
had in view and subserved the high and sacred interests of our whole
country, but also showed himself to be a good soldier and a true and
humane patriot.	0
	Expressing the highest confidence in your administration, and the
sincerest wish that the blessings of Heaven may attend your efforts to
restore our country to a condition of perfect unity, peace, and prosper-
ity, and assuring you that all our influence is given you in your en-
deavors to achieve such a glorious consummation, we remain your loyal
fellow~citizens.*
* Numerously signed by citizens of Clarke, Lewis, and Shelby Counties

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FAYETTEVILLE, ARK., January 1, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	Your dispatch of the 29th was received last night. I will be ready
to move to-morrow, as you may direct, but will await your reply to my
dispatch of yesterday, suggesting a movement eastward. It is evident
that another advance of the enemy cannot be made as far west as this
place. He cannot supply his army west of the Ozark and Huntsville
line, and probably not there. I mig~ht move as far east as Huntsville,
and then, if necessary, north from that point. The enemy would not.
dare to move north via Yellville or Carroliton, with my force at Hunts-
ville. There would be some difficulty in getting supplies from Spring-
field, but it could be done. I have no information of Hiudmans force,
later than that obtained by Generals Blunt and Herron, at Van Buren.
They are convinced that McCulloch had come up, but started back the
day before their arrival. A retreat had been determined on before the
attack by our troops. Whether the rebels are going below JiAttle Rock
or intend to advance on some line east of here remains to be deter-
mined. I prop.ose to leave in this part of Arkansas a small brigade,
composed of the Indians and the Arkansas cavalry, which will be suffi-
cient to take care of it and the Indian Territory. The remainder of the
Kansas Division can be spared for an eastward movement. General
Blunt concurs with me in this opinion.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Brigadier- General.

FAYETTEVILLE, January 1, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	General Blunt desires to go to Leavenworth to attend to business
connected with his district. I do not feel at liberty to withhold my
consent, since, as district commander, he is independent of me. He can,
doubtless, be spared better now than a month hence. If General Blunt
is to retain command of his division, it seems to me that it will be neces-
sary to place the Kansas district under some other officer, or,if he is to
retain command of the dfstrict, he should be relieved from that of the
division in the field. The latter would, I believe, be the wiser arrange-
ment of the two. The operations of the army, since I left it, have
been a series of blunders, from which it narrowly escaped Alisaster
where it should have met with complete success. At Prairie Grove
Blunt and Herron were badly beaten in detail, and owed their escape
to a false report of my arrival with re-enforcements. 1 state this simply
as a fact which it is my duty to let you know, without intending to pass
censure upon any officer. This it would be improper for me to do with-
out seeing their official reports, which I have not.
J.	M. SCHOFiELD,
Brigadier- General.

EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, January 2, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	M~ DEAR SIR: Yours of December 29, by the hand of 1~vlr. Strong,
is just received. The day I telegraphed you suspending the order in
relation to Dr. McPheeters, he, with Mr. Bates, the Attorney-Gen-
eral, appeared before me and left with me a copy of the order men-
tioned. The doctor also showed me the copy of an oath which he sai

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he had taken, which is, indeed, very strong and specific. He also ver-
bally assured me that he had constantly prayed in church for the Pres-
ident and Government, as he had always done before the present war.
in looking over the recitals in your order, 1 do not see that this matter
of the prayer, as he states it, is negatived, nor that any violation of
his oath is charged, nor, in fact, that anything specific is alleged
against him. The charges are all general; that he has a rebel wife
and rebel relations; that he sympathizes with rebels, and that he ex-
ercises rebel influence. Now, after talking with him, I tell you frankly
I believe he does sympathize with the rebels, but the question remains
whether such a man, of unquestioned good moral character, who has
taken such an oath as he has, and cannot even be charged with vio-
lating it, and who can be charged with no other specific act or omission,
can, with safety to the Government, be exiled upon the suspicion of his
secret sympathies. But I agree that this must be left to you, who are
on the spot; and if, after all, you think the public good requires his
removal, my suspension of the order is withdrawn, only with this qual-
ification, that the time during the suspension is not to be counted
against him. I have promised him this. But I must add that the
United States Government must not, as by this order, undertake to
run the churches. When an individual in a church or out of it be-
comes dangerous to the public interest he must be checked, but let the
churches, as such, take care of themselves. It will not do for the United
States to appoint trustees, supervisors, or other agents for the churches.
Yours, very truly,
A.	LINCOLN.
P. S.The committee, composed of Messrs. Ycatman, Filley (Mr.
Broadhead not attending), has presented your letter and the memorial
of sundry citizens. On the whole subject embraced exercise your best
judgment, with a sole view to the public interest, and I will not interfere
without hearing you.
A.	LiNCOLN.
	JANUARY 3, 1863.


JANUARY 2, 1803.
Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLEOK,
Washington, D. C.:
	General Blunt reports that Colonel Phillips, Third Indian Jlegiinent,
whom he sent out with cavalry, drove Coffee, Stand Watie, and other
forces over the Arkansas at Fort Gibson, destroying fortifications, bar-
racks and commissary buildings, Fort Davis, and the buildings used
for stores. The Indians, nuder Mcintosh and Stand Watie, express a
desire to surrender and return to their allegiance to our Government.
The destruction of boats, forts, and barracks must greatly incom-
mode the enemy. We cannot easily obtain supplies for operations in
Western Arkansas.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]
January 2, 1863.
General ScIIounmD, Payettevilic, Ark.:
	General Blunt will be allowed to choose. If he desires to come in, I
wish him to report this way

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	The main force should move east, keeping as far down as roads, sup-
plies, and the enemys movements will justify.
	General Brown telegraphs that he has a report of force collecting at
Berryville. If so, it threatens your rear by Roaring River route.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
]Jiliajor- General.



Hon. JOHN S. PHELPS,	FAYETTEVILLE, January 2, 18~3.
Military Governor of Arkansas, ASaint Louis:
	I respectfully suggest the propriety of organizing the militia of this
part of the State, so that they may protect their homes. If you concur,
I will endeavor to give the necessary assistance to officers authorized
by you to enroll and organize the loyal men. Very few volunteers for
the general service can be obtained, but I believe all the loyal men will
gladly do duty as local militia.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Brigadier- General.

[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSoURI,]
January 2, 1863.
General DAVIDSON:
	While the Army of the Frontier is so far away, Warren has to guard
Springfield, and while there are still apprehensions in your rear you
had best not go forward. I am shifting forces to support you. Did you
lose any pontoons ~ Have you got your boat completed at Van Buren ~?
Telegraph freely and fully. I have been terribly pressed for aid at Co-
lumbus and Memphis, but think matters are now safe. Have sent force
to reoccupy New Madrid, that was foolishly abandoned.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Miajor- General.


HDQRS. LEFT WING, FORCES U. S. VOLUNTEERS,
Golumbus, Ky., January 2,1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	GENERAL:	General Osterhaus, en route for his command, passed here
last evening. From him I learned your wishes touching our early de-
parture for Helena. I have steadily kept before General Davies your
wishes that your forces should not be scattered or detained one day
longer in this department than his necessities should require. General
Grant has ordered General Davies to move us to Memphis immediately.
General Davies has asked General Halleck for instructions. General
Tuttle, no~ here, is very desirous to retain all of your Iowa regiments as
a command for himself. I discover that he is hard at work among the
colonels to influence them in the direction of General Grant; complains
bitterly that General Grant has been badly treated in the distribution
of the new troops from the INorthwest. These are straws that indicate
clearly what is in the wind. I fear that, if we are set down at Memphis,
we shall bid good-by to the Department of the Missouri. It seems to
me that after the liberal contribution you have made to the down-river
expedition your department cannot well spare any more regiments

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	We had a grand scare here yesterday. General Davies sent an aide to
me in great haste, at 9 a. in., with the intelligence that we were attacked
on the right, and ordered my command into line of battle immediately.
We Missourians astonished the general commanding with onr prompt
attention to orders, and, indeed, it would have pleased the venerable
Pea Ridge himself to have seen his boys spring to arms. Not an attack
had we. Happy New Year was not disturbed by mortality lists, or
groans from the wonnded. The irregular discharge of arms~by the guard
relieved had created, the alarm. Colonel Moore, with the Twenty.flrst
Missouri and Thirty-third Iowa, is out on the railroad line 20 miles.
Construction trains are within 8 miles of each other, bnt there is much
trestle work to rebuild. I fear General Davies will not be able to open
and maintain the line. Memphis must be made the base of supplies for
General Grants army. Colonel Hughes has gone to repossess New
Madrid. No rebel force has yet occupied the post. It was a great shame
to have abandoned it at all. Colonel Scott ought to be ordered back
there, and send Colonel Hughes, with his lull regiment, down the river.
11 am now waiting telegram from you touching our d~stination below.
I fear you will have to telegraph General Halleck before we are again
in your department.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CLINTON B. FISK,
Brigadier. General.


HDQRS. LEFT WING, FORCES AT FORT COLUMBUS, Kr.,
January 2, 1863.
Brig. Gen. THOMAS A. DAVIES,
Commanding District of Columbus, Ky.:
	GENERAL: I am in receipt of orders from General Curtis, directing
me to proceed to Helena, at the earliest possible m9ment, with the forces
from his department temporarily on duty at this post.
	General Gorman,. anticipating my arrival at Helena with the forces
from General Curtis now on duty here, ordered nearly all of his com-
mand to join General Sherman in his expedition against Yicksburg.
The rebel forces of Hindman and Marmaduke, having been driven from
Yan Buren, will probably concentrate with the force at Austin and
iparch on Helena, while General Gorman is weak. I would like your
permission to commence the shipment of my regiments at the earliest
moment yon consider the safety of Columbus will permit; the Twenty.
first Missouri and Thirty-third Iowa being now out on the railroad with
construction train, had better iemain until they can be spared from the
line. Will you allow me to order transportation for the Thirty.third
and Thirty-fifth Missouri Infantry, Tenth Missouri Cavalry, and Twenty-
ninth lowa Infantry I The Twenty-eighth Wisconsin Infantry might be
given to me in place of the Thirty-third Iowa, now out on the line. You
will then have three Iowa, one Missouri, and one Illinois regiment left
here, in addition to the regulars.
	General Curtis is so very urgent that I should lose no time in getting
forward after your safety is beyond doubt, that I now respectfully re-
quest that I be permitted to order the necessary transportation.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CLINTON B. FISK,
Brigadier-General

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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE Missouri
Saint Loui2, January 2, 1863.
Brig. Gen. WILLIS A. GORNAN, Helena, Ark.:

	GENERAL: I am moving the Army of the Frontier eastward, but c~u-
tiously. They have to move on the north side of the Boston Mountains,
not being able to get supplies in the immediate valley.
	If you received my late letters, you will understand my reasons for
apprehending great difficulty in using the Arkansas River as a military
line of operations. We want both the White and Arkansas, so you
can fall back on the White River if the Arkansas dries up, as it will.
Helena will also have to be occupied, and I hope you have not even tem-
porarily abandoned it. We must have a position for stores which is not
liable to be overflowed.
	Colonel Chipman says remonstrances have been sent against deten-
tion of troops at Columbus. This was by order of General Halleck, and
probably necessary to you and to the country.
	Hindman is either moving east or south. It is very likely he will try
to form a junction with General Holmes.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Sai tLouis, January 2, 1863.
Col. N. P. CHIPMAN, Helena:
	DEAR COLONEL: Happy New Year to you and the general. I wrote
the general before noon, but the express carrier will stay till to-morrow.
	Your letter of the 27th is received, giving first news of our boats
entering Yazoo River. I suppose things would not, could not, come to-
gether according to plans made on such a varying sliding scale. Gen-
eral Shermans letters disclose (as they should not) his forces, Grants,
and all their niovements, and it is easy to see there is not one chance in
five these moves can meet. Still, if Sherman gets ahead of the rebel
movements, lie may find a small force only at Yicksburg and take it
easily.
	When Commodore Davis and myself went up to Cairo, and proposed
the move, Memphis had a small garrison and was not near as strong as
now. I have great confidence in onr troops, but wish we had more cool
and sagacious arrangements for the great river move.
	The generals whole line seems to have been left in a crazy kind of
style, and General Davies seems to have been quite possessed. I have
been doing all in my power to save the fragments, and hope things are
now about safe.
	All the officers who, like myself, have served on the Arkansas con-
cur with. me in saying that river will only do for a dash. If a fleet goes
up it there is no safety; it is more than likely to be caught by a fall
that leaves the boats high and dry.
	The weather continues rainy, and the river is in fine condition. If
the rain continues it will help us. Helena is the only dry spot when
the river is high, and if these rains continue, as I said in a former letter,
we may be inundated at Napoleon before sixty days. However bad
the roads may be, we must use them in any move west, for we cannot
get boats enough to carry all the equipment of a proper force up those
shallow or small rivers. Swamps will have to be bridged and difficul.
ties overcome, let us go either way

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	General J. II. Lane says Blunt and Herron are both made major-
generals. They have disposed of Hindmaus army, so far as the West is
concerned. I expect it will now join Holmes somewhere near Little Rock.
	My table is overrun with business, and I must not indulge my pen.
	Colonel Colburn has joined my staff. Think he appears well disposed
for duty. He and Carr have both served long in Arkansas, and both
say the Arkansas River is a trap.
	Give my regards to all my friends and my denunciations to my foes.
I am told by a man direct from Arkansas that the rebels have included
me among those who are to have no quarter.
	I am sorry indeed to hear of the loss of Mrs. Craigs house by burning.
It was so beautiful, I feel as if it must indeed be mourned. Alas, this
is war; although it was the negroes who did it, still, it is the result of
war.
	The President has, as you will see, issued his mandate declaring all
slaves in Arkansas and Mississippi free. I hope there will be no further
attempt to ignore my free papers in Arkansas.
	All join in kind regards.
Very truly, your friend,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


SAINT Louis, Mo., January 3, 1863.
M.	C. MEIGS, Quartermaster- General:
	Bearer of dispatches from Yicksburg left there Sunday noon. Gen-
eral Sherman was fighting his way back to Yicksburg. Steamer Blue
Wing, with ordnance stores, taken by the rebels and carried up the
Arkansas. I have urged that every transport boat should be armed
with two small howitzers. Why not do it~i Such a loss costs more than
howitzers to arm the whole fleet. Cant this be done~ It should be.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major. General.


SAINT Louis, Mo., January 3, 1863.
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief:
	General Grant has ordered all my force now at Columbus to Memphis.
This strips the country about Cairo and New Madrid, leaving no reserve
in this region. General Davies has stripped everything, got all I could
spare for temporary purposes, taken my garrison from New Madrid, and
then stopped a regiment I sent to resume New Madrid. General Grant
cannot be apprised of these facts. Please check matters. At Colum-
bus they need something.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


	WAa~ DEPAR~P2VrENT, Washington, January 3, 1863.
Major-General CtITRTIS, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	General Grant wants the regiment of heavy artillery at Saint Louis
to hold the points, on the Mississippi River while he sends more re-
enforcements to Yicksburg. Can you not spare them for that purpose?
There seems little necessity now for much force in Saint Louis.
H.	W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief

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Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, SAINT Louis, Mo., January 3, 1863.
General-in-Chief:
	I have no artillery regiment at Saint Louis. A battery is being made
ready to send down to New Madrid. I have only infantry enough to
guard prisoners, and about 200 old men to guard ft~rts. I suppose you
have my dispatch of this morning.
SAML. II. CUIITIS,
]Jiajor- General.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FROTqTIER,
Fayetteviile, January 3, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the ]lihssouri, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	GENERAL:	I cannot suppress a feeling of surprise and disappoint-
ment that my statement of well-known facts of great importance to the
interests of the service were received by you in the spirit manifested in
your telegraphic dispatch of yesterday.
	I expressed my belief that the wiser of two arrangements between
which it seemed necessary to choose very soon, if not immediately, would
be to leave General Blunt in command of his district rather than of a
division in the field, and gave as a reason for my belief, The operations
of the army since I left it have been a series of blunders, from which it
narrowly escaped disaster, when it should have met with complete suc-
cess. At Prairie Grove Blunt and ilerron were badly beaten in detail,
and owed their escape to a false report of my arrival with re-enforce-
ments. Desirous not to appear as gratuitously censuring any officer,
I added, I state this simply as a fact wbich it is my duty to let you
know, with out intending to pass censure upon any officer. This it would
be improper for me to do without seeing their official reports, which I
have not, and I might have added, probably will not, as they are made
to you and not to me.
	In reply, after speaking of errors~~ and shortcomningsin my official
report lately submitted to you, you say I note also what you say of
blunders which transpired in your absence under Generals Blunt and
ilerron. I do not perceive, as you intimate, any necessity of your anti-
cipating their own reports of their own affairs, wbich,.in due time, I
trust they will do more fully than they have yet done.
	From this language I must conclude that you regard it as no business
of mine that I find on my return my command cut up and demoralized
by a most stupid series of blunders, ~ and that their own reports of
their own ~ alone are to decide whether it will be wise or unwise
to retaiu officers of my command in their present positions.
	You cannot fail to recollect that I have uniformly spoken of Generals
Blunt and ilerron in terms of commendation; that after the battle of
Prairie Grove I expressed only regret that their success had not been
as corn l)lete as I could have hoped for and that both before and after that
battle I expressed not only a willingness, but a desire, to leave to them the
opportunity of gaining whatever of laurels were to be won by this army.
Now, when better information has compelled me to modify my former
opinion, and 1 suggest that the good of the service would be promoted
by leaving one of the officers named in command of a district rathe

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than of a division in the field, I am informed in substance that such
suggestions are unnecessary and even impertinent.
	I certainly desire to do my duty as an officer, and when, in my opinion,
this dnty requires it, I do not hesitate to state, officially, facts, however
disagreeable, concerning those officially connected with me. If, how-
ever, my views of what is required for the good of the public service,
as connected with my command, are to be received with an intimation
that I am meddling with the affairs of others, I must, in self-defense,
hold my peace, or at l& ast reserve the expression of my views for those
who will treat them with the respect due their sincerity, whether they
be wise or unwise, necessary or unnecessary.
	Hereafter, general, as heretofore I shall cheerfully endeavor to carry
out to the fullest extent in my power whatever orders you may give me,
but I cannot again place myself in position, by making suggestions to
my superior, to have my views received with expressions of contempt.
I will endeavor, general, to limit~my communicati~ms to matters which
cannot possibly wound the feelings, official or personal, which you may
entertain, toward any officer of my command.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Brigadier-General.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EASTERN ARKANSAS,
llelcna, January 3, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS,
Gommanding Department of Missouri, Saint Louis:
	GENERAL: Yours of December 29, 1862, was received by the hands
of General Vandever this day, by which I am informed that you had
received my dispatch of the 23d, also my subsequent dispatch of the
25th, by Lieutenant [William M.] Stimpson, and by the latter officer I
received yours of December 30, addressed to Colonel Chipman, opened
by him, and sent forward on his way to Columbus and Cairo, where he
went by special dispatch boat to communicate with you by telegram, and
to hasten General Fis]~s brigade from Columbus to this point, if possible.
The draft of General Grant upon this force has left inc without force
enough to attack the enemy at any vital point. The tn-monthly reports
sent you show my strength indetail.
	The reason I sent 13,000 instead of 12,000 men is explained by the
fact that General Blair had a sort of roving commission, and insisted
upon taking his entire brigade, and I would have been compelled to
break up General Steeles division or General Blairs brigade to have
made the number exact. As it was, perhaps, after deducting the hang-
ers-on and inefficient, there was not more than a fraction over 12,000.
I felt also that it would gratify you that I had so thoroughly responded
to General Grants wishes, a desire which you had indicated in all your
letters.
	The stampede about Columbus and on the river above seems to have
been more fussy than fbrmidable. Before any of your guns are spiked
in this section, I promise you somebody shall be hurt.
	There are now lying at the wharf 25 steamers, 8 loaded with commis-
sary stores and supplies for the army at Yicksburg; 6 traders boats;
all the rest light-draught and of small capacity; 1 ordnance boat and 1
commissary boat. I can use the traders boats, as I will if necessary.
I am shipping to Saint Louis all the condemned mules and horses, extra
transportation and surplus quartermasters property, and all the ver

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sick enlisted men, so as to clear this post of surplus property and inef-
ficient men. A large portion of the transportation heretofore belonging
to General Steeles division was necessarily left here, and all his surplus
camp and garrison equipage.
	The supply of coal for steamers is almost exhausted. II have ordered
100 contrabands to cut cord-wood and put it on the river bank.
For	my military plans, see another letter of this date.
I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant,
	W.	A. GOItMAN,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.



HEADQUARTERS DISTRmT OF EASTERN ARKANSAS,
helena, Ark., January 3, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS,
Gommanding Department of the Missouri, Saint Louis, Mo.:
GENERAL:	You say in your dispatch of the 29th that
The downward pressure on me and upward pressure on you have weakened us so
much that I will not be able to do good in a westerly move till matters improve else-
where.

	By this you are understood to say that I am not to move until I get
more forces.
	The Thirty-sixth Iowa Regiment, detained for a few days at Memphis,
have arrived here. In your dispatch of the 30th you say to Colonel
Chipman:
	If necessary and possible, General Gorman must assist Memphis or any other point
where our line of communications is in danger, deferring, if need be, all interior
operations from Helena till we nre re-enforced by General Grant, or other arrivals on
the river.

	In the same dispatch you say:

	The Army of the Frontier will have to fall back for supplies, and wait till we can
get strength enough to move up the rivers of Arkansas and hold them.

	By this you are understood to order me to wait until you are strong
enough to move up the Arkansas or White River, because the Army
of the Frontier will have to fall back for supplies, as no connection can
be made by one advancing and the other retiring.
	The enemy have a battery of two rifled guns 6 or 7 miles below Na-
poleon. I am going down with an armed force to capture it or run them
off.
	No transports have returned from the fleet below, and I am afraid to
let the supplies pass down to our army below without an armed force
to protect th3m. Rear-Admiral Porter has sent up the gunboat Cones-
toga to watch and guard from the mouth of White River to Cypress
Bend; she is now there cruising. I shall feel that the commissary
boats are safer when I get them to her.
	By your dispatches you are understood to favor the idea of this column
moving up White River, as it will the better snyiport this depot. When
General Fisks or other forces arrive, so as to increase my infantry force
to 10,000, I will leave a garrison of 1,000 infi~ntry, 500 cavalry, and a
light battery, with part of the mortar fleet, to hold this place, and at
once attack and take Saint Charles. Arid when I can have the co-
operation of the gunboats up the Arkansas, will attack Old Post. I will
immediately inform you when I get to Saint Charles. I would have
preferred to have gone with transports and gunboats up the Arkansa

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and threatened Little Rock, if you had not been so decidedly in favor
of the White River for permanent occupation. General A. P.. Hovey
and General Washburn fully approve this plan. Were it not that the
Mississippi was rising very rapidly, and White River very high, I might
land at Prairie Landing, which is some 12 or 15 miles from Old Post;
but the flat lands for 2 miles are entirely overflowed, making it impos-
sible to debark there. After getting to Saint Charles, if Admiral Porter
sends me gunboats enough, I may find it most desirable to push up my
force and take Devalls Bluff.
	I am very impatient to get off, and, but for supporting General Sher-
man at Yicksburg with such a heavy force, I should have been half way
to Little Rock, and this would have compelled the evacuation of Saint
Charles, Devalls Bluff, Cotton Plant, and, in fact, all rebel forces east
of the Arkansas River.
	Had you not desired to hold this post, I should have left it in care of
a gunboat. Before this reaches you, Colonel Chipman will have commu-
nicated with you, and given you my views more in detail. Let me hear
from you; but I shall move when I get ready without further orders,
unless surrounding events prevent or counter orders are received before
I get off.
I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant,
W.	A. GORMAK,
Brigadier. General, Commanding.

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PRIVATE.]	IIDQRS. DISTRICT OF EASTERN ARKANSAS,
Helena, January 3, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CunTIs:

	GENERAL: Allow me to dcvote one letter to cotton and commerce.
This river from here to Memphis is lined with cotton speculators. The
people of Mississippi and Arkansas are being supplied with salt, flour,
pork, bacon, coffee, quinine, shoes, boots, hats, caps, shirts, drawers,
socks, whisky, mackerel, cheese, and a thousand and one other such
things, all of which are cleared and permitted by Mr. Yeatman, special
agent of the Treasury Department, at Memphis, six-tenths of which
pass into the hands of the public enemy.
	These things dont come here by stint, but by hundreds and thousands
of barrels, boxes, casks, and packages. One single boat landed here
day before yesterday with 100 barrels of whisky and 35 bottles of quinine.
The blockade of the Atlantic coast has no terrors for rebels. From here
to Memphis, guerrillas line the shore, and are as familiar with traders
as if they had sent for their goods. Without a corrective is soon applied
to their shipments from Memphis, the public enemy will be as well
supplied with all the necessaries of life as the citizens of the loyal States.
The guerrillas act as commissaries to the interior. This may be the
policy of the Government, but, if so, we are feeding them with one hand
and fighting them with the other.
	I will copy and forward you a few of the manifests permitted and
cleared from the Board of Trade and Mr. Yeatman, special agent of the
Treasury Department, and in some cases permitted and cleared by the
Treasury officers in Saint Louis. If these contraband articles came
here only in small quantities, and to special families, it might not be so
obnoxious. But until this river is clear of the public enemy, I would
not allow them a pound of meat or a stitch of clothing, until the well

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disposed portion of the population would guarantee protection to trade;
but if cotton and commerce are kings all subjects must obey.
	The rage forcotton speculation seriously embarrasses all military oper-
ations in this region. The trading boats land men at all the ports, and
send them as runners through the enemys country to hunt up and drum
up cotton. The loyalty of such runners cannot be relied upon; every
movement of the army is known and spread by them over the enemys
country. While there, they tell all about our army, to protect them-
selves from arrest, and avow themselves the best of Southern men;
when they return, they tell all about the rebel army, and avow them-
selves the best of Union men; and thus they are spies in a double sense.
Every facility ought to be given by the Government to get out the cot.
ton in exchange for money, except gold. Provisions and family sup.
plies ought to be given for wood only, as it is highly important to our
army transportation.
	Write me privately on this subject.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W.	A. GORMAN.


CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. DISTRICT OF NORTHEASTERN MISSOURI,
Warrenton, Mo., January 3, 1863.
	GENTLEMEN: I am directed by General Merrill to instruct you that
no orders from any competent source have been given to stop the assess-
ment in Northern Missouri, and that no such orderwill be made at any
future time, except it be by some authority of an officer superior to
himself and then it will be against his hearty protest. You will accord-
ingly proceed with your work as rapidly as possible, in order that the
amounts assessed may be collected at once. Should any order stopping
the assessment be made by proper authority, you will be at once noti-
fied. I am directed to state, in addition, that, in this matter, you are
not under the control of any local military commanders, or subject to
any orders, except those from General Merrill. Neither are you subject
to any control from the Governor or any officer of the Enrolled Militia of
this State in regard to the matter.
	By order of Brigadier-General Merrill:
GEG. M. HOUSTON,
Major and Assistant Adjutant-General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, Mo., January 4, 1863.
Gov. HAMILTON It. GAMBLE, Jefferson City:
	GOVERNOR: I have yours of the 29th ultimo, in regard to relying on
the Enrolled Militia, and proposing a conference on the subject. The
demand for troops below has induced me to send out almost everything,
so there is only Merrills regiment of United States troops remaining
north of the river. This is only partially armed. We must, therefore,
rely mainly on the Enrolled Militia. If the matter be prudently man-
aged, I have no fears. The Enrolled Militia are everywhere, and act,
therefore, as sentinels in each neighborhood. iliudmans complete
rout must disable him, so he is not likely to come again with a large
force. The only trouble will be the return of rebel deserters to their
homes in Missouri. To prevent new organizations of bands from thi

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d~bris of the rebel forces, I hope the provost-martial organization, aided
by the Enrolled Militia, will keep watch and ward over every portion of
the country. By arresting these returning rebels, and either confining
them or placing them nnder heavy bonds signed by their neighbors and
relatives, I hope we may prevent mischief.
	On all these matters it will be best to keep our own counsel pretty
close, and I therefore hope it may be couvenient for you to come down
soon, that we may consider and determine matters referred to by the
President.
I have the honor to be, Governor, your obedient servant,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
]Jiliajor- General.


VAN BUREN, Mo., January 4, [1863.]
Major-General CURTIS:
	Your telegram of the 2d just received. No pontoons were lost. My
ferry-boat will be calked and in the water to-morrow, waiting for rope
and blocks. My pontoon bridge is laid, and I have thrown Boyds
division across. Jeff. Thompson sent message, saying the west side of
the Current River belonged to him. I expect twenty-five days supplies
on the 11th; then I must move down the west side to Doniphan, if only
to forage my animals. I am sorry Warren could not move down Eleven
Point. Do give me what force I am to have and let me push on. I
have an expedition out now 20 miles from here. I visit my lines by day
and night, and am getting these men to be careful. The roads are
almost impassable. Have no key to cipher yet.
J.	W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier- General.


EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, January 5, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	M~ DEAR SIR: I am having a good deal of trouble with Missouri
matters, and I now set down to write you particularly about it. One
class of friends believe in greater severity and another in greater len-
iency in regard to arrests, banishments, and assessments. As usual in
such cases, each questions the others motives. On the one hand, it is
insisted that Governor Gambles Unionism, at most, is not better than
a secondary spring of action; that hunkerism and a wish for political
influence stand before Unionism with him. On the other hand, it is
urged that arrests, banishments, and assessments are made more for pri-
vate malice, revenge, and pecuniary interest than for the public good.
This morning I was told by a gentleman, who I have no doubt believes
what he says, that in one case of assessments for $10,000, the different
persons who paid compared receipts, and found they had paid $30,000.
If this be true, the inference is that the collecting agents pocketed the
odd $20,000. And true or not in the instance, nothing but the sternest
necessity can justify the making and maintaining of a system so liable
to such abnses. Doubtless the necessity for the making of the system
in Missouri did exist, and whether it continues for the maintenance of
it is now a practical and very important questipn. Some days ago
Governor Gamble telegraphed me, asking that the assessments outside
of Saint Louis County might be suspended, as they already have been
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within it, and this morning all the members of Congress here from Mis-
souri but one laid a paper before me asking the same thing. Now, my
belief is that Governor Gamble is an honest and tine man, not less so
than yourself; that you and he could confer together on this and other
Missonri questions, with great advantage to the public; that each knows
something which the other does not, and that acting together you could
about double your stock of pertinent information. May I not hope that
you and he will attempt this ~ I could at once safely do (or you could
safely do without me) whatever you and he agree upon. There is
absolutely no reason why you should not agree.
Yours, as ever,
A.	LINCOLN.

	P. S.I forgot to say that Hon. James S. Rollins, member of Congress
from one of the Missouri districts, wishes that, upon his personal respon-
sibility, Rev. John M. Robinson, of Columbia, Mo.; James L.Matthews,
of Boone County, Missonri, and James L. Stephens, also of Boone County,
Missouri, may be allowed to return to their respective homes. Major Rol-
lins leaves with me very strong papers from the neighbors of these men,
whom he says he knows to be true men. He also says he has many
constituents who he thinks are rightly exiled, but that he thinks these
three should be allowed to return. Please look into the case, and oblige
Major Rollins, if you consistently can.
Yours, truly,
	A. LINCOLN.
	(Copy sent to Governor Gamble.)



HEADQUARTERS SAINT Louis DISTRICT,
Saint Louis J
	Maj. H. Z. CURTIS,	, anuary 5, 1863.
A. A. G., Hdqrs. DeJ2t. of the Missouri, Saint Louis, Mo.:
SIR:	From all I can learn, I believe that the post of New Madrid, in
my district, was abandoned without any cause whatever,* and to the
great detriment of the public interest, in the destruction of a large amount
of valuable property, and in giving the rebels an opportunity to take pos.
session of the works and interrupt our river communication.
	It appears that, upon the report of Colonel Scott, General Davies or-
dered the evacuation, thus assuming control of troops in my district and
in the Department of the Missouri, and not only assuming authority not
his, but assuming and exercising the same to the great detriment of the
public service.
	I had stripped my district of troops to re-enforce General Davies at
Columbus; and at the time New Madrid was evacuated the pressing
emergency at Columbus had nearly passed, and he could have returned
the favor by re-enforcing my post, which there would have been time
enough to do even after an attack had commenced, as Colonel Scott had
~six companies and seven heavy guns.
	Colonel Scott, in obeying the orders of General Davies, acted contrary
to all military rules and discipline, as he was under my command. In
so doing he acted, as I believe, also contrary to the public interest and
in a shameful and cowardly manner.
	I had been lately in communication with him by telegraph, and had

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ordered him to make everything secure at New Madrid, and advised
him that it was an important place to keep.
	Colonel Scott has deserted the limits of my command with his whole
force.
	11 would, therefore, respectfully recommend to the major-general com-
manding that he recommend to the General-in-Chief to cause the arrest
of General Davies and Colonel Scott and have them. held for trial.
	I will make out the formal charges as soon as I can obtain the exact
dates, amount of property destroyed, & c.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E.	A. CARR,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.

[Indorsement.]

SAINT Louis, January 5, 1863.
	Respectfully referred to headquarters, Washington.
	So far as General Davies is concerned, he made the proper report to
me, and I have expressed my regrets to him. His apprehensions in-
duced the order, and his immediate commander will be the proper officer
to determine whether further action should be taken.
	Colonel Scott should be arrested for neglecting orders which I directed
General Carr to communicate to him, and sent with his command back
to my department to answer in the premises.
SAML. H. CURTIS,
Major- General.


HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLUMBUS,
January 5, 1863.
Brigadier-General GORMAN, Commanding Bielena:
	GENERAL: I have the honor to inform you that no troops have been
halted at this post by my order alone, but by authority from Major-
Generals Haileck and Curtis. The troops are being forwarded now as
rapidly as transportation can be procured. A battery left yesterday
for Memphis, and two regiments will leave to-day.
I am, general, very respectfully,
TflOS. A. DAVIES,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRWADE, U. S. VOLUNTEERS,
Go~umbus, Ky., January 5, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS,

Department of the Missouri, Saint Louis, iVilo.:
	GENERAL:	I have my entire command in readiness to ship as soon as
transportation reaches us. I yesterday forwarded, by steamer Black
Hawk, Schofields battery. They are ordered to Helena, though General
Grants order is to stop us all at Memphis. I am this day loading the
Twenty-eighth Wisconsin Infantry and Thirty-third Missouri Infantry
on ~teamers Swallow and Florence. I shall go to Memphis in per-
son to-night to drive by and away from that point the troops from your
department. My adjutant will remain here and conduct the embarka-
tion. I have traded the Twenty-first Missouri Infantry to General Davies
for the Fortieth Iowa Infantry. Colonel Moore is a valnabhm man for
post duty; is not good for field service, as he has but one leg. Hi

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regiment has 700 men; the Fortieth Iowa has 920 men. I have here
and en route to Helena forces as follows: Thirty-third Missouri Infan-
try, say, 800; Thirty-fifth Missouri Infantry, say, 700; Twenty-ninth
Iowa Infantry, say, 900; Thirty-third Iowa Infantry, say, 800; Fortieth
Iowa Infantry, say, 900, and Tenth Missouri Cavalry (detachment),
say, 400.
	Schofields battery, First Missouri Artillery, and Twenty-eighth Wis-
cousin Infantry, commanded by an old friend, en route down stream
without any special orders, has sought protection under my wing, and
attached themselves to my command. If I succeed iu running this
force all, by Memphis, I shall consider ourselves very fortunate. I am
unable to judge why General Grant is so earnest in his desire to keep
us at Memphis; his force is now at Holly Spriugs, and unoccupied he
ought to be able to take care of his entire department without farther
aid from you.
	I forward you by this mail a letter from Colonel Hughes, announcing
his arrival at and occupation of New Madrid. I dont regard. him in
any danger of an attack. If a company of cavalry, with two howitzers,
could be sent to New Madrid, and Colonel Scott ordered back there from
Fort Pillow, Colonel Hughes. entire regiment might be relieved and
proceed down stream. Colonel Scott was here in person when General
Davies ordered him to abandon New Madrid and- destroy the works.
Colonel Scott questioned the authority of General Davies to make such
an order, when General Davies informed him that he had your order
to command the force at New Madrid, as also that of Colonel Chipman,
chief of staff. Colonel Scott w~s opposed to the evacuation; no one
favored it but General Davies. Consultation with me was simply a
statement to me that the post must be abandoned and the force ordered
to Fort Pillow. General Davies thought he had reliable information
that Van Dorn, with an immense force, was marching on Fort Pillow,
and that Jeff. Thompson and Jeffers, with their consolidated hordes of
rebels, were in close proximity to New Madrid and Island No. 10; that
the plan was to seize the giins at these several points and blockade the
Mississippi River. General Tuttle and myself were both opposed to the
abandonment, blowing up, and spiking proposition. I had all I could
do to convince General Davies that it was madness to abandon Paducah
even; his dispatches to Colonel Dougherty ordering him to give up
Paducah were written when General Tuttle and myself were advised of
his intentions. General Hallecks dispatches to General Davies, three
in number, were definite and imperative to hold this post at all hazards,
and allow no movement to be made that would in the least endanger
the Mississippi between Cairo and Memphis. I have not believed that
Columbus was in real danger ~t any time, although had you not thus~
promptly re-enforced it, it would have been given up. It has been an
unpleasant episode in my military history, but I have obeyed orders.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CLINTON B. FISK,
Brigadier- General ~f Volunteers.


HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE,. U. S. VOLUNTEERS,
-	Golumbus, Ky., January 5, 1863.
Brig. Gen. WILLIS A. GORMAN,
Gommanding Distrie~ of Eastern Arkansas:
	GENERAL: I am forwarding my command to Helena as rapidly as
transportation can be furnished me. I have been detained at this pos

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ten days, by order of #General ilalleck, through Generals Curtis and
Davies. I am somewhat fearful that a portion of my command may be
stopped off at Memphis. General Davies has orders from General
Grant to send us all to Memphis. I shall go to Memphis in person to-
night, and drive by and away from there every soldier that the safety
of that post will permit.
	Schofields battery was forwarded to you yesterday, on steamer Black
Hawk. The Twenty-eighth Wisconsin Infantry and Thirty-third Mis-
souri Infantry go forward to-day by steamers Swallow and Florence. I
am expecting steamers from Saint Louis within the next twenty-four
hours sufficient to remove my entire command.
	Forces assigned to my command by Major-General Curtis are as fol-
lows: Twenty-eighth Wisconsin Infantry, Twenty-ninth Iowa Infantry,
Thirty-third Iowa Infantry, Fortieth Iowa Infantry, Thirty-third Mis-
souri Infantry, Thirty-fifth Missonri Infantry, Tenth Missouri Cavalry
(detachment), and Schofields battery, First Missouri Artillery.
	I am aiming to put all this force in Helena, and to be with it at the
earliest moment possible. My adjutant-general will remain here and
push on the force. I will be at Memphis to engineer it by that point.
I would prefer that my command should not be broken into by any new
organization of force until my arrival with you. Colonel Lewis, of the
Twenty-eighth Wisconsin Infantry, is my senior colonel, and I will thank
you to put him in command of my forces until my arrival.
	General IRosecrans has fought a most desperate battle near Murfrees-
borough. I fear it is not decisive. I am painfully anxious to hear from
Vicksburg. I saw your dispatch to General Curtis, under date of 1st
instant. We have nothing of a later date.
	May the God of battles be with us.
I am, general, very respectfully,
CLINTON B. FISK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.


IIEADQUARTEI~S DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, January 5, 1863.
Brig. Gen. WILLIS A. GORMAN, Helena, Ark.:

	GENERAL: Your dispatches from \Ticksburg are just received. We
must still delay our move west till the crisis in ~ efforts has
passed.
	I am sending down coal as fast as possible, and also sending boats,
but I cannot hope to procure boats enough, neither would it do to keep
- enough to carry all of our cavalry west. I hope to get forward forces
from Columbus soon, all of which will strengthen you sufficiently to begin
the move west. But you must move by land, so as to cover Helpna.
The fort at Arkansas Post must also be included in the movement.
Colonel Chipman has given me your views, which I have appropriated,
and return mine through Colonel Colburn, Colonel Chipman desiring to
remain. I move as I formerly advised you, according to plans approved
at Washington, and wish to adhere pretty close to these plans. The
matter will be fully explained by Colonel Colburn.
	Colonel Chipman informs me that a steamboat, contrary to my orders
and all military laws, has entered my department to trade, under cover
of a flag of truce. I expect the persons and boat sent under confine-
ment to th~se headquarters, or otherwise properly tried by a commis-
sion. I have directed Colonel Colburn to call at Memphis to ascertain
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I hope some stop will be put to it immediately.. Colonel Colburn will
ascertain the facts, and I hope you will give him all possible assistance.
	I am grieved to hear of the death of Colonel Wyman. He was a
noble-hearted friend to his country.
I am, general, very truly, yours,
SAML. H. CURTIS,
Major- General.

FAYETTEVILLE, January 6, [1863.]
Major-General CURTIS:
	I have reorganized the Kansas Division, making the Third Brigade
consist of the three Indian regiments and some howitzers, under Colonel
Phillips. I propose to send Colonel Phillips brigade into the Indian
Nation; to leave the Arkansas cavalry here, and move eastward with
the main forces. The Second and Third Divisions are on the march to-
day. The First will march on the 8th.
	I ask your attention to General Blunts letter, dated December 26,
[1862,] relative to supplying his division from Springfield, and ask your
decision of the question whether that portion of the Kansas Division
which moves east with the main command shall still be supplied from
Fort Scott. You, general, certainly cannot be accused of being governed
by the motives which General Blunt attributes to those who have con-
trolled military affairs in the Southwest, although he claims, prob-
ably thoughtlessly, your ordering the Second and Third Divisions back
into Missouri as a part of the disgraceful scheme. I have made no order
on the subject, but simply proptsed it to General Blunt, at the request
of Colonel flames, and asked his opinion, as also to yourself.
J.	1W SCHOFIELD,
Brigadier- General.

FAYETTEVILLE ARK., January 6, 1863.
Major-General CuRTIS:
	My latest information, which seems reliable, is-that Hiudman, with at
least the main part of his command, has crossed the river at Spadra
Bluff and was three days ago in the vicinity of Clarksville. It was
generally believed a week ago that he was going to Arkadelphia, but
this seems to indicate that his destination is Little iRock or some point
below. If he remains at Clarksville, I can strike him in a few dass.
Cooper is a few miles south of Fort Smith with about 1,300 men. His
Indians have all deserted him, and, it is said, desire to make peace.
What instructions shall be given Colonel Phillips as to their treatment~?
I would leav.e the matter to General Blunt were he here. My arrange-
ment to send Colonel Phillips is in accordance with General Blunts
vieivs, as I understand them.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Brigadier-General.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF KANSAS,
Port Leavenworth, Kans., January 6, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL H. CURTIS,
Gommanding Department of the Missouri:
	SIR: Some days [since] * I had the honor to transmit to headquar-
ters Department of the Missouri the statements of certain officers con-
* December 18, 1862. See Part I, pp. 844-..850

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cerning the late expedition of the Twelfth Regiment Kansas Volunteers
into Missouri, and the difficulties which arose between the officers of
this regiment and officers of the Missouri State Militia. Since that time
I have examined the statements of these officers with some care, and
fail to find any sufficient cause set forth therein which, in my estimation,
would justify the holding of Colonel Adams and Lieutenant-Colonel
Hayes, of the Twelfth Kansas, longer nuder arrest. As this course is of
manifest injury to the best interests of the regiment, I would most re-
spectfully recommend that these officers be released from their arrest
and ordered to duty forthwith.*
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
T.	J. WEED,
Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.


WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, D. 0., January 7, 18635.30 p. m.
Hon. B. GRATZ BROWN,
Jefferson City, Mo,:
	Yours of to-day just received.t The administration takes no part
between its friends in Missouri, of whom I, at least, consider you one,
and I have never before had an intimation that appointees there were
interfering, or were inclined to interfere.
A.	LINCOLN.


HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp at Huntsville, January 7,1863.
Brig. Gen. JOHN M. SCHOFIELD, Commanding:
	GENERAL:	Your comniunication of the 6th instant was received early
this morning, but I had neither pen, ink, nor paper to returu a written
reply. In accordance with the instructions, 1 have the division at this
place, with one brigade camped a short distance out on the road lead~
ing southeast, and the other camped a little northeast, both, however,
within one-fourth of a mile of the village. There was no point between
the head of Richland and this place where the division could be camped
to secure the different objects you desired. Had I remained in Rich-
land, it would have interfered with the foraging of the post of Fayette-
yule and the Second Division, but from this point we can forage east.
The thoroughfares from south lead directly into Huntsville, and from
here can be well picketed. Major Anderson, whom I sent9ut from Fay-
etteville on Sunday night in command of a scout to look up a rebel
force said to be on Kings River, has just returned. The only troops
that have been in that section lately were a band of jayhawkers, under
Jackman, and.they left for the mountains several days ago.
	The country about here is full of conscripts, and also many volunteers,
who have deserted. They report Hiudman as having told them to look
out for themselves, and not objecting to their departure. .The Texas
troops left Hiudman several days ago and started for Red River in a
body. If their statements are true, he cannot have over 5,000 men left.
	I would respectfully inquire what sort of summary punishment I can
	* See Chipman to Blunt, January 16, 1863, p. 46.	tNot found

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adopt to stop the marauding and straggling of soldiers of this command.
Can I have some of them drummed out of service ~ Court-martialing
is too slow.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F.	J. HERRON,
Brigadier- General.


HEADQUARTERS
Houston, ]Jilio., January 7, 1863.
Maj. H. Z. CURTIS,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	MAJOR: I have the telegram of the general commanding, of last
night, at 8 a. in. this day.
	I immediately re-enforced Colonel Merrill with 200 cavalry, making
his number of men 1,000. I could not send more to do any good. I
have here 150,000 rations, quite a quantity of quartermasters stores,
just in, and a lot of contraband stock, which I shall defend.
	Colonel Merrill was on their rear. They are said to have left Hart-
ville last evening, and he was there at 6 a. m. today and following them.
He (Colonel Merrill) reports the column to be 3,000; others state it
higher. They are said to have two pieces of artillery, but of what cali-
ber I could not learn. All my trains are in. I had,a foraging party of
150, with 50 wagons, out in Beaver Creek Valley, but they caine in this
morning in good condition. I also sent out a courier and hurried a
quartermasters train which was due here to-morrow; they came in to-
night. I have, with what came in this evening, only 50 mounted men.
I can do nothing, therefore, but patrol and watch the approaches to this
post.
I am, major, respectfully, your obedient servant,
FITZ HENRY WARREN,
Brigadier- General.


[DEPARTMENT OF TIlE MISSOURI,]
January 7, 1863.
Brig. Gen. FITZ HENRY WARREN, Houston, Mo.:
	The following dispatch just received:

	Commanding officer at Lawrences Mill reports that a scout I sent into Arkansas,
under Captain Bureb, is falling back on that post, having learned that a force of 6,000
rebels was moving north from Dubuque.
	I think that this is a great exaggeration of the enemys force, as I have not learned
of more than 3,000 of the enemy being in Northern Arkansas, and about 600 in the
vicinity of Dubuque. I have sent two scouts to reconnoiter, and shall order the En-
rolled Missouri Militia into service.
	Where is Genernl Warrens force? I have about 1,200 effective [men] and two
pieces of artillery, bnt no harness.
E.	B. BROWN,
Brigadier-General.

	LATER, 5 P. M.He says the enemy have reached Lawrences Mill,
which they burned, and are marching toward Ozark.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General

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[DEPARTMENT OF THE MIsSOuRI,]
Januqry 7, 1863.
General J. W. RIPLEY, Washington:
	I want one hundred and fifty light cannon, mounted on two wheels,
for arming transport boats that run on Western waters. Navy howit-
zers and monntain howitzers, with prairie carriage, or any similar guns,
will do. Can you furnish them ~ Where can they be had ~
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]
January 7, 1863.
General MEIGS, Quartermaster- General:
	General ilalleck says; Arm transports as well as you can. I have
telegraphed General Ripley for light cannon, and desire two for every
transport boat that runs on dangerous waters. The cost is consider-
able, but it will not exceed the cost of a loaded boat. Arming trans-
ports will help open and keep open these rivers. Will you press the
matter to a determination ~ I will do all I can to improvise defenses
for boats.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI.
Saint Louis, January 7, 1863.
Brig. Gen. CLINTON B. FISK,
Columbus, Ky.:
	GENERAL: I telegraphed General Halleck some days ago protesting
against sending my forces, which 1 had temporarily detailed for duty at
Columbus, to the lines of General Grant below. General ilalleck re-
plied yesterday that Grant would probably get along without you.
Some of the force may be needed to assist in disposing of Jeff. Thomp-
son, who still manages to annoy the people about Bloomington and
Pocahontas. If we could move interiorly from New Madrid, and move
down from Van Buren at the same time, we could bag Thompson or
give him a hard chase. Much depends on the feasibility of getting
through toward Pocahontas from New Madrid. Scotts forces ought to
go back. They have learned something of the country. Carr reports
Scott as having disobeyed orders and behaved cowardly, and demands
his arrest. Scott says you wrote him I would approve. The thing
looks as though be sought orders conflicting with those I directed Gen-
eral Carr to give him, and therefore went to Columbus instead of going
to New Madrid from Cape Girardeau. It is not necessary to hurry
matters very much from Columbus until we hear of the final result at
Vicksburg, as we can get no boats to help ug move from Helena until that
crisis is ovex. Every gunboat is employed, and we cannot go up White
River or the Arkansas without gunboat assistance, or boats pretty well
defended like gunboats. General Strong is here in good health and
high spirits, as you always see him. He speaks often of you and Mrs. Fisk,
who he deires much to see, as we all do. I am trying to get the Gov-
ernment to adopt my urgent request, made last August, to arm all the
transport boats that run oim our Western waters. They are beginning
to see the necessity, and General Halleck says, Arm them as well a

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you can. I have telegraphed asking for one hundred and fifty small
cannon, so as to put two on every boat. I expect General Ripley will
raise both hands with exclamations of horror at the expense. They
may cost ~150,000, which is not half as much as our~loss in one boat a
few days ago. I am glad to get letters, but you know I have no time
to respond. The committee has returned from WashiI~gton, after seeing
the President in regard to the case of lDr. McPheeters. The President
argues against the order, but leaves the matter to me. He thinks the
form of the order seems to show that we undertake to run the church,
inasmuch as we order matters turned over to a committee. The point is
well taken, I confess. I never saw the order till it was published, and
it differs, as you know, very materially from the one I proposed, which
merely stated the services of the church had been directed from divine
to disloyal purposes, and should therefore be closed; but the form is
not material, although efforts have been made to give importance to it.
	Give my regards to Mrs. Fisk, who, I suppose, is still with you, and
believe me, very truly, your friend, ~AML. R. CURTIS,

Major. General.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, January 8, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS Saint ho
uis, Mo.:
	Only a few howitzers can be sent. A number of old field pieces at
the Saint Lonis Arsenal can be mounted on trestles, & c., and put on
the steamers.
H. W. HALLECK,
General.in- Chief.


SAINT Louis, Mo., January 8, 1863.
Major-General HALLECK,
General-in-Chief:
	A rebel force is moving from Forsyth against Springfield. It has
taken and burned a mill 45 miles from Springfield, and is still approach-
ing. Things look dangerous, but General Brown was preparing to re-
51st with garrison of about 2,000 irregular troops.
SAML. B. CURTIS,
Major- General.


	[JANUARY 8, 1863.For McClernand to Curtis~ see Series I, Vol.
XVII, Part II, p. 545.]


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Fayetteville, January 8, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM WEER
Commanding First Division:
	COLONEL: I have determined after further consideration, to rescind
the order I made yesterday deta~hing troops from Colonel Phillips,an~
leave the organization of the division as made by General Blunt. It
is necessary, for the present at least, to put some artillery and white
troops with the Indian brigade. I would like, if possible, to mak

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some arrangement which would be more satisfactory, but I see now no
way of accomplishing it. I hope something better may be practicable
by and by.
Very respectfully,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Brigadier- General.


HEADQUARTERS U. S. VOLUNTEERS,
Near and above ]J~Jiemphis, January 9, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL It. CURTIS,
& tint Louis, Mo.:
	GENERAL:	At 2 p. m. yesterday I pushed oft~ from Columbus with
the Twenty-ninth and Thirty-third Iowa and Thirty-fifth Missouri, all
afloat for Helena. I left the Twenty-first Missouri and Bowens de-
tachment of cavalry to be forwarded this day. I was glad to turn my
back on Columbus. Was detained there just twenty-four hours after
getting on board my steamer by a new scare. Will write you fully .my
views of Columbus, its defenses and defender, at another time.
	I stopped at Island No. 10. Saw the destruction which had been
worked, and had a conference with Major Jones, commanding. Visited
Colonel Hughes at New Madrid, which post can be well cared for by
Colonel Scotts six companies, now at Fort Pillow. Called at Fort Pillow
this morning to see Colonel Scott; found he was at Saint Louis. My
plan was to send a steamer from Memphis to remove his command to
New Madrid, and return with Colonel Hughes regiment to Helena; but,
as you will doubtless see and order Colonel Scott, I advised Lieutenant-
Colonel Mix to make no move until Colonel Scott should return. A
company of cavalry at Fort Pillow had a successful fight with iDawsons
guerrillas, 40 miles in the rear of the fort, yesterday. Sixteen rebels were
killed, many wounded, and 47 prisoners captnred and brought to the
fort; 1 major, 2 captains, and 4 lieutenants were among the number;
a large number of horses and ar.ms were taken. I hope to be in Helena
on to-morrow morning, and am ready to pitch in. I arrested a crowd
of gamblers on my flag-ship last night, and put them off at Fort Pillow,
to be confined at hard labor for twenty days, and divided their plunder
among Sanitary Commission agents on board. The rascals must not
get in my way.
-	Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CLINTON B. FISK,
Brigadier- General.


HDQRS. THIRD DIVISIoN, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
	Camp at Huntsville, January 9, 1863.
Brig. Gen. JOHN M. SCHOFIELD, Commanding:
	GENERAL:	I learn through citizens, and deserters direct from Hind-
mans force, that he is camped (or was last Wednesday morning) on
Piney River, 12 miles east of Clarksville. It seems, from all reports,
that he traveled on the south side of the river down to Point Remove,
crossed there, and marched up on the north side to Clarksville, where
 he encamped.
	On last Sunday they became frightened and moved to Piney, 12 miles
below, where he has selected a good location to fight, and has planted
his batterie& MeCullochs force, said to number from 4,000 to 8,000

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arrived several days before Hiudman, and is with him. All agree in
the statement that iliudman has lost from 5,000 to 8,000 men by (leser-
tion since the battle at Prairie Grove. A large number are at the pres-
ent time within ofie days walk of Huntsville. iliudman has all the
ferry-boats with him at the mouth of Piney. The understanding in the
rebel camps was that Marmaduke, with his cavalry, had gone up White
River to Jacksonport, and would operate from there on our line of com-
munication. No troops at Little Rock. Nothing new in the neighbor-
hood of Huntsville.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F.	J. HERRON,
Brigadier- General.

IIDQLIS. THIRD DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp at lliuntsville, January 9, 1863.
General JOHN M. SCHOFIELD, Commanding:
	GENERAL:	I received your dispatch an hour since, and will move
my: division at an early hour in the morning toward Carrollton, acting
as circumstances may determine upon my arrival there. Marmaduke
is undoubtedly at the head of this movement, as I informed you this
afternoon, and I heartily co-operate in any movement to catch him. It
will probably be necessary for me to go beyond Carroilton to accom-
plish the object, and I think, if he attempts to pass me, somebody will
get hurt. The query is, where did he cross the river, and will he not
attempt to go back on the east side ~?
	If Warren could move rapidly to Vera Cruz, I think he could be cor-
nered. I will operate according to your instructions.
	We have on hand ten days rations of everything except breadstuffs,
and of that have only three days. This was caused by the men con-
	suming more bread on the march to help Blunt, and for a day or two
after the fight, than the allowance, no meat being distributed. General
Blunt informed my commissary that he .would furnish us one-half ration
of flour from Rheas Mills, to make up the deficiency, but we have never
received it. A. train is now on the way for the Third Division, having
left Springfield on the 30th ultimo. it is probably at Fayetteville. If
it could be sent to me, under charge of a strong cavalry escort, that
would relieve the whole matter. Will keep you fully informed.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
	F. J. HERRON,
	Brigadier. General.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
	Col. WILLIAM WEER,	Fayetteville, Januar~, 1863.
Commanding First Division, Bins Springs, Ark.:
	COLONEL:	I have information that Marmaduke, with a strong cav-
alry force and six pieces of artillery, is on a raid into Missouri. He
passed up somewhere east of us, probably near Carroliton. I have
disposed the Second and Third Divisions so as, if possible, to cut off
his retreat in that direction, and I desire your division to guard the
passes west of White River. You will please send one brigade east to
the Telegraph road, in the vicinity of Mudtown or Cross Hollows, and
the Indian brigade, with Colonel Lyndes battalion, to Maysville, while
the other brigade will remain in its present position for the present

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Colonel Crittenden, at Elkhorn, will 1)e directed to give you and the
brigade commander at Mudtown any information he may get of the
rebel movements.
	The above-mentioned dispositions should be made immediately.
	Let Colonel Phillips supply train, under Colonel Lyndes charge, ac-
company the brigade, and remain with it until the danger, if any, is past.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
		Brigadier- General.

HEADQUARTERS,


Maj. II. ~. CURTIS,	Houston, Mio., January 9, 1863.
Assistant Adjutant- General, & tint Louis, ]JIo.:
	MAJOR: The telegram of the general commanding was received late
last night, apprising me of the approach of a force toward Springfield.
I immediately took my supply train (40 wagons), and ordered 500 in-
fantry, with 200 cavalry aiid a section of artillery, to proceed with all
dispatch to report to General Brown. They were transported, all of
the foot soldiers, and by this time are at Hartville, and will be in Spring.
field early Sunday morning. The condition of my health would not per-
mit me to go in command. Three hundred of my cavalry were out in
scouting parties and guarding trains, and the remainder are not mounted.
	This evening an Arkansas refugee came in from Izard County, and
reports that Burbridge crossed Eleven Point River Saturday last with
1,700 men, all mounted, and passed through Salem to the west. The
men said they were gosng to attack Houston; but this, it seems, was a
blind to their real movement toward Ozark and Springfield. They had
no artillery. He reports that his (Burbridges) infantry and artillery
had crossed White River at Batesville, and were9pushing toward Little
Rock. My belief is that it is this force which is reported to be 13,000,
and that the purpose of it is an attack on trains, rather than upon any
post.	-
	Captain [John H.] Reed, Third Missouri Cavalry, came in to-night
from a reconnaissance to Van Buren. He reports the country hard and
forage very scarce, with a bad condition of roads.
	I have not given you accounts of the capture of stock and encounters
with small parties of rebels, as Ii supposed them of small consequence.
I am, major, very truly, your obedient servant,
FITZ HENRY WARREN,
	______	Brigadier. General.


GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
	No. 4.	Saint Louis, ]Jlio., January 9, 1863.
	Pursuant to authority of the Secretary of War, the Enrolled Missouri
Militia will be entitled to draw forage and subsistence and to be fur-
nished transportation, when in actual service, upon requisition properly
approved by the Unit~d States officer commanding the district in which
they may be serving. But such militia will in no case be considered in
actual service except when called out bythe Governor of the State or a
commander of a district, and only while they are retained in service by
such commander.
	By command of Major-General Curtis:
H.	Z. CURTIS,
Assistant Adjutant- General

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SAINT Louis, Mo., January 10, 1863.
Maj. Gen. II. W. IIALLEOn;,
General-in;- Chief:
	The enemy cut wires. Last accounts our men held forts at Spring-
field, but rebels were in the town, and have come toward Lebanon.
Wires cut this side of Lebanon.
		SAML. R. CURTIS,
	Major- General.


EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, January 10, 1863.
Major-G eneral CURTIS, Saint Louis, Jib.:
	I understand there is considerable trouble with the slaves in Mis-
souri. Please do your best to keep peace on the question for two or
three weeks, by which time we hope to do something here toward set-
tling the question in Missouri.
	A. LINCOLN.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Ilayetteville, via Huntsville, January 10, 1863.
Brigadier-General HiuRnoN,
Commanding Third Division:
	GENERAL: I have just received information that General Browns
troops whipped Marmaduke on the 8th, at or near Springfield. Gen-
eral Brown is wounded. The enemy has gone east, and will probably
make his way south, on the east side of White River. Possibly you may
cut him off in his attempt to cross the river to this side, or, by crossing
your own cavalry, succeed in intercepting him You may go to any
extent which circumstances seem to Justify.
	Your supply trains started from this place this morning.
	Very respectfully,	~ M. SCHOFIELD,
	Brigadier-General.
	FAYETTEVILLE, January 10,1863.

Brigadier-General BROWN, Springfield, Mo.;
	I have sent Colonel Clouds brigade to Keytesville, and am moving my
remaining force eastward, via Huntsville and Carrollton, to intercept
the rebel cavalry which you inform me is in Missouii, and to meet a
stronger force, which I suspect is moving np White River. I believe
your force is quite sufficient to hold Springfield against the force now
threatening it, but Colonel Cloud will march to your assistance, if nec-
essary. Please inform him at once what is Ihe condition of affairs.
	In haste,	SCHOFIELD.
	JANUARY 10, 18~t3.
General DAVIDSON:
	Warren sent a small force toward Springfield from Houston, whicli
he expected would reach Springfield to-morrow morning. I fear it wa

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too small, and has fallen into rebel hands, as they say there were 1,500
rebels at Sand Spring, this side of Springfield, this morning. The tele-
graph line is cut between Lebanon andWaynesville, so we are only
receiving dispatches from Waynesville. Last night I ordered Warren
to fall back on Rolla, if, as I thought, he could learn the enemy is com-
ing toward Rolla. Your feelers will give you word, and, if you move,
I hope you will move pretty strong. They report the enemy 5,000 or
6,000, but I do not believe a large army could have moved so fast.
Your outfit should be light, of course. General ilerron started east
with two divisions on the 6th. He has now: had five days march. He
must soon begin to group the rebels some way, most likely toward you.
Keep me advised, and be ready for pursuit if they come within striving
distance.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.

JANUARY 10, 1863.
Governor GAMBLE:
	Rebels have advanced this side of Springfield, threatening Lebanon;
but at last accounts we held forts at Springfield.
	Will you have Enrolled Militia called out in vicinity of Rolla, and
near railroads?
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major. General.


HEADQUARTERS FISKS BRIGADE, U. S. VOLUNTEERS,
Steamer Ruth, Memphis, Saturday morning, January 10, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	GENERAL: Arrived here last evening. General Grant arrived here
from Holly Springs this morning. Have just had a long conference with
him. He is now preparing dispatches for me to bear to General Sherman.
We are very much in the woods as to definite information touching
movements down the river. General Grant will immediately add to the
Vicksburg column all the force that can be safely withdrawn from his
department. The march southward, via Grenada, will be abandoned,
and all the forces concentrated against the enemy on the river.
	General McClernand is to command the down stream force. This
arrangement causes much bittei-ness amoug us generals, who are all
ambitious of doing brave deeds in opening the Mississippi. I am quite
discouraged. General, I wish you would put on your war harness again
and come down this way to help us out. Harmony of action and hearty
co-operation on the part of our double stars must be produced in some
way. I have made up my mind to obey all orders without a whimper;
go where I am sent, if I can get there, and fight as well as I know how.
I will cheerfully work in any harness, single or double, breast collar or
hames. May the good Lord deliver me from falling into the great mael-
strom of fault-finding and criticism of every other man or officer. I have
been hammering knuckles all the way down; have requested several
shoulder-straps to become better advised before they undertook to
balance your accounts. I am after the rascals.
I remain, general, your~, respectfully, obediently, and faithfully,
CLINTON B. FISK,
Brigadier-General

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SAINT Louis, Mo., January 11, 1863.
His Excellency ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
President of the United & ates:
	Dispatch received. Hear of no negro troubles. Rebel raid on
Springfield some tronbie. My forces are coming on them from two
directions.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


STATION ELIiHORN TAVERN,
January 11, 1863.
Commanding Officer, AS~pringfteld, ]iilio.:
	In accordance with orders from General Schofield, I am moving with
my brigade to the relief of Springfield. Any communication you wish
to make to me of the position of movements of the enemy will be of
great importance. I will leave Keytesville at 4 p. m. this day, and will
make your Post as soon as possible.
Yours, respectfully,
W.	F. CLOUD,
Colonel, Comdg. AS1eeond Brig., First Div., Army of the Frontier.


HEADQUARTERS FISKS BRIGADE,
On Stea~ner Ruth, Helena, Ark., January 11, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	GENERAL: I arrived at Helena this morning. Found General Gor.
man actively engaged organizing an expedition for White River, to
co-operate with General McClernand on the Arkansas.* Ijbined in the
movement with my command, and am now afloat, waiting the signal
gun from Fort Curtis to advise us that all is ready for way down
South in Dixie. Twenty-five steam transports are waiting to bear the
precious cargo away to glory and other things.
	Yicksburg is too big a ~ for us yet. While re-enforcements are
gathering we will endeavor to settle some small balances in the interior
of Arkansas, and hope to give a good report ere long.
	General Gorman, without doubt, has freely advised you of his move-
ments, expectations, & c. Being now brigaded and divisioned with and
under general officers who are my superiors, my official correspondence
with you direct, will, I snppose, for the present terminate.
	You will pardon me if occasionally I drop you a line in a private
way.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CLINTON B. FISK,
Brigadier- General.


HDQRS. 3D BRIG., 1ST Div., ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp Curtis, January 11, 15t3.
Brigadier-General SCHOFIELD:
	I reached this point, 33 miles from Elm Springs, to-day. Major Elli-
thorpes detachment joined me after I went into camp. He reports noth.
*	See Gorman to Curtis, January 10, Serics I, Vol. XVII, Part II, p. 552

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ing in relation to Marmadukes forces. I have mere rumor that he was
near Springfield, and was expected down this way; nothing anthentic.
I have sent one scont np the Neosho road, by Buffalo Creeknp the
Pineville and Rutledge roadand shall put out a patrol to-night iu this
vicinage. There seems to be a number of bushwhackers in these parts,
by reports of Major Ellithorpe and Captain Anderson. I have not any
formal report from Major Ellithorpe as yet. Captain Anderson, of the
Third Indiaii, with about 80 men, discovered a camp of some of Liv-
ingstons men that were preparing winter qnarters, numbering ibetween
60 and 70 men, and, being apprised of the captains approach, drew
up in the woods and offered sharp resistance, which lasted about fifteen
miuntes, and the enemy fled, leaving several dead and a number taken
prisoners. We had 1 man killed (a Cherokee); no other seriously hurt.
I shall keep a sharp lookout on the way in which Marmaduke may be
epected, and shall await yonr orders.
I remain, yours, very respectfully,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding Third Brigade.



HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
FayetteviLle, Ark., January 11, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM A. PHILLIPS,
61omdg. Third Brigade, First Dirision, Jfaysville, Ark.:
	COLONEL:	As I informed you during our personal iuterview on the
8th instant, your brigade has been detached from the First Division, for
service in the Indian Nation and on the western border of Arkansas.
It is impossible for me to give you very definite instructions for your
guidance. Much mnst be left to your discretion. I desire to give you
full powers and leave you free to carry out, as far as practicable, the
general policy which I have explained to you, and which may be briefly
explained as follows, viz: To occupy, if practicable, the line of the
Arkansas River and the Indian Territory northeast of it; to give pro-
tection as far as possible to the loyal Indians, and enable them to occupy
their homes and prepare for planting crops in the coming spring; to
assist the loyal families in furnishing subsistence to each other, by trans-
porting it from places where it can be found to those that are destitute,
and supplying food to those who must otherwise suffer from want; to
remove to Kansas such families as cannot otherwise be saved from star-
vation, and to make peace with the rebel Indians when in your judg-
ment it can be done with propriety. The rebel Indians will be permitted
to return to their allegiance upon the same terms as are accorded to
other rebels. Your force should be held as much concentrated as prac-
ticable, to prevent being overpowered, and must be held in readiness to
join the army in Arkansas or Missouri whenever your assistance may
be needed.
	Please keep me informed of all your movements and of the results of
your operations. You will draw your supplies from Fort Scott inde-
pendently of the rest of the army, for which purpose a train has been
placed at your disposal.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Brigadier-General.
3 R RVOL XXII7 PT I

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IIDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, A11i~IY OF THE FRONTIER,
Huntsville, Ark., January 11, 1863.
Brigadier~General ~SCUOFIELD,
Commanding Army of the Frontier:
	GENERAL: A man named Eli Sandford, one of Captain Pierres scouts,
has just come in (2 p. in.). The substance of his information is that the
army of Hindman left Clarksville on Thursday, and went down the river
witli the intention, as reported, of stopping at Lewisburg, on Big Piney,
where they intend taking permanent quarters. The cavalry force of
the enemys army under Marmaduke and Shelby, as they report, 7,000
strong, left under orders to go to Pocahontas, and took the route by
Yellville and Lower Missouri, as the scout says, on their owuhook. The
citizens about Clarksville and on the route of march of Hindmans army
have been called upon by written notices, one of which the scout saw,
to act as pickets since their cavalry left. He saw no force of the enemy
whatever after leaving the point from which he came, 7 miles north of
Clarksville, until he reached Huntsville. The latest information is that
the infantry of Hindmans army did not stop at Lewisburg, but were
still marching toward Little Rock. It is the cnrrent account in the
country and among their soldiers that Hindman had lost 6,000 menby
desertion since leaving Yan Buren. Four rebel soldiers dressed in
Federal uniform traveled in company with Sandford to within 20 miles of
Huntsville. They stated that they lived in and near Cassville, and were
going home, and that they should send their women into our camps to
procure information.
	This is all the information I could obtain from Saudford. He has
gone to General Herrons camp. Major Montgomery has not returned.
If any information is received through him, I will report immediately.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
DANL. HUSTON, JR.,
Col. Seventh ]JIissouri State Militia Gavairy, tZfomdg. Second Div.
	1863.	SAINT LOUIS,
	January 11,	(Received January 12.)
Major.General GRANT:
	Please use the following dispatch at your discretion : *
Brig. Gen. W. A. GORMAN, Helena:
	Continue to regard the Vicksburg move of primary importance. Let all other
moves delay, if deemed necessary. Send boats and men for that object, but do not
weaken Helena so as to endanger the position.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major-General.

SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major. General.


HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Gamp at Carrollton, January 12, 1863.
Brigadier-General SCHOFIELD:
	GENERAL:	I have arrived at this place, having made but slow prog-
ress moving over these terrible roads with artillery and wagons. The
country is full of bushwhackers, who annoy ns very much. Our men
shot one or two on the other side of Huntsville. Your last dispatch,

	* For use made of this dispatch, see Grant to Gorman, January 12, 1863, in Series I,
Vol. XVII, Part II, p. 555

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announcing the defeat of Marmaduke by Brown, was received last
night, and, in accordance with your order, I have sent all my cavalry to
Yellville, and thence across White River, to follow ~p Marmaduke. A
spy just in states that it was Marmadukes intention to go from Spring-
field to West Plains, and tfience to Pocahontas, or near there. The peo-
ple here know but little about his movement, he having passed through
very rapidly. Should he take the route above named ~ cannot inter-
cept him, but if he should come nearer to the river then we may. It
was my intention last night to have gone in command of the cavalry
myself, but for the last four days I have beeu quite unwell, and to-day
am feeling terribly. The surgeon says I will have a severe attack of
fever. I have been compelled to ride in an ambulance from Huntsville
to this place. Colonel Gower will command the cavalry, and will take
with him about 2,000 men. I have given him full instructions, and feel
confident that he will do the best that can be done.
	It will take three days to march the infantry and train from here to
Yellville, and I shall, therefore, hold them here until further Orders.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
F.	J. HERROX,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.



HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
On the road, at Blacks Mill, January 12, 1863.
Lieutenant-Colonel MARSH, Chief of Staff:
	I am just in receipt of a note from the general which satisfies me I
have made a great mistake in road. I went via Bentonville, supposing
that it was desired for some reason that I should go there, the Ben-
tonville road being mentioned. I was confirmed in this construction by
the fact that the same letter ordered me to send my empty wagons, in-
tended for Springfield, to Keytesville, and Colonel Clouds brigade would
act as convoy. Colonel Cloud had previously been sent to Mudtown
(under your order), and I inferred you knew his whereabouts when I
received your order to march to Huntsville, because simultaneously with
it I received a note from Colonel Cloud informing me that you had or-
dered him directly to Keytesville. Putting it all together, I concluded
that for some purpose I was to go to Bentonville, and thus would meet
Colonel Cloud or a detail as convoy; otherwise the train would have
had no convoy from Elm Springs. I suffer much for want of guides or
a map, nor can I procure either.
	Your dispatch of yesterday reached me at Bentonville, where my
whole command did not arrive till midnight. II am now somewhat de-
taiued by an application from Colonel Phillips for rations out of the
Fort Scott train. He says he let it pass him. He sends me your letter,
authorizing him to take rations out of it, and says he will suffer unless
so supplied. I have, therefore, sent him twenty-two wagon-loads, with
instructions to unload and send them to Elkhorn, to be turned over to
the post commander there, so as to be used on the Springfield road.
Should you desire a different disposition of them, Colonel Phillips will
have to be informed.
	I also send, as desired, some thirty wagon-loads of commissary stores
to Fayetteville. All this delays me, as I have to halt and change the
loads. I am, however, hurrying the batteries and wagons to White
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Some further delay must take place there in crossing, which may com-
pel me to bivouac at the crossing to-night. I will, however, push with
all possible dispatch~ I cross White River at Van Winkles Ferry.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
W~I. WEER,
Colonel, Commanding.

LEBANON, January 12, 18631 a. m.
Colonel STONE:
	Am satisfied a force of 4,000 is marching on Houston, under command
of Marmaduke. You must re-enforce Houston to-morrow or the stores
are gone up.
	LEWIS MERRiLL,
	Colonel, Commanding.

GENERAL ORDERS, )~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOuRI,
	No. 5.	f	Saint Louis, Mo., January 12, 1863.
	Commanding officers of armies, districts, brigades, regiments, and posts
will forward copies of all general orders and all important special orders
issued by them to these headquarters, for the information of the gen-
eral commanding. Also all reports of expeditions, skirmishes, and en-
gagements; and officers making such reports will, in all cases, make
particular mention of subordinate officers, non-commissioned officers,
and privates who, by special good conduct, general attentiveness to and
willingness to perform their duties, and bravery upon the field, are de-
serving of promotion. Lists of such meritorious officers and enlisted
men, setting forth the particulars in each case, so far as given, will be
kept at these headquarters, and, from time to time, furnished to the
Governors of their respective States, with the request that promotions
to fill vacancies be made from these lists.
	Commanding officers of brigades, regiments, and corps within this
department will see, as far as in their power, that merit alone, either
among officers or men, secures promotion.
	By command of Major-General Curtis:
H.	Z. CURTIS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.


HDQRS. ARMY OF THE FRONTIER, Irluntsville, January 13, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS:
	DEAR SIR: Having informed myself in regard to the nature of the
country and the euemy~s resources in Arkansas, south of the Arkansas
River, and thinking that it might be of interest to you, occupying the
position of chief of scouts for the Army of the Frontier, I have been
enabled to learn as follows: That Arkadelphia, a point at the head of
navigation on the Washita River, 70 or 80 miles southwest from Little
Rock and 65 miles north of Monroe, the present terminus of the railroad
from Yicksburg to Marshall, Tex., is the great depot for the Trans-
Mississippi Confederate States army. There they have manufactories,
where they make guns, ammunition, clothing, salt, medicines, and other
army supplies, in this section, as in all Southern Arkansas, I find that
there is a strong Union element. At Arkadelphia, for the defense of the
town, are left about 500 men. The locality of this place is as follows:
It is 87 miles, by a good road, from Gaines Landing, on the Mississipp

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	River, 21 miles below the mouth of the Arkansas River, and at or near the
foot of a. range of mountains which no horse can cross without coming
north and going west some 150 miles. Thus iP.would [seem] that a
force landing at Gaines Landing could effectually cut off the enemys
retreat on this great thoi~oughfare from Little Rock to Texas, and cause
him to take the more western route, on which lie will waste 1~iis strength
until he will become no longer formidable. At Arkadelphia and throu~
that section of country there exists a scarcity of forage, by reason of
drought, but down the Washita 25 miles forage becomes plentiful. The
means of communication between the rebels east of the Mississippi and
at Little Rock are by telegraph from Yicksburg to Monroe, thence by
mail or express to Arkadelphia~, thence by telegraph to Little Rock.
	Thinking that you might not be as fully informed through any other
channel, I submit the foregoing.
Yours, respectfully,
WM. II. PIERRE.

	P. 5.I also learn that the Union men of Clark and Sebastian Coun.
ties, Arkansas, have from the rebels armed and equipped themselves,
and I am assured by them that as soon as we get near Little Rock they
will co-operate with us.


IIDQR$. SEVUNTII MISSOURI STATn MILITIA CAVALRY,
Camp near AS~pringfteld, MO., January 13, 1863.
Col. C. W. MARSH,
As8t. Adjt. Cen., Army of the Frontier, Fayetteville, Ark.:
	COLONEL: You are informed by telegraph, doubtless, that I arrived
at this post with my command at 8 a~ m. to-day. We marched hard,
and, I think, made good time. My command does not exceed 400 men,
but these are in splendid condition. The poorly mounted and dilapi.
dated were left behind with train.
	The fight here on the 8th was rather a brilliant and successful affair
on our side. The men behaved nobly. General Browns gallantry and
management are much eulogized, and I am of opinion it is quite de-
served. I saw him this evening. His wound is painfully severe, and
full of danger. He is quite cheerful, but greatly concerned about the
safety of the post, and the opinion that may be entertained of the de-
fense made. My opinion, deferentially spoken, is that no second at-
tempt on this post will be made by Marmaduke on this raid, and that he
will endeavor, with precipitate haste, to extricate himself from the en-
tanglements of your rear. Look out for him to the east. Our desire
and purpose is to pursue him. Efforts will be made to form junction
with General Warren. His additional force and co-operation will, in
our judgmentq enable us to loosen them up at Hartville, and compel
them to retire into Arkansas at a point where they will necessarily run
on to one of the points covered by your disposition of the forces south.
	The moral effect of this inroad into Missouri will be against us, un-
less the scoundrels are intercepted and badly crippled. Should he con-
sume and destroy the supplies on the line of his retreat, our pursuit will
be unfortunately tardy, and, in my judgment, the greatest good is to be
expected from the efforts of the force east of Fayetteville. Touching
these things, however, you will be better advised by wiser heads.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JNO. F. PHILIPS,
Colonel AS~eventh Missouri State Militia Cavalry

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HDQRS. SOUThWESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOIJEI.
Springfield, January 13, 1863.
Brig. Gen. JOHN N. SCHOFIELD, FayetteviUe:
	Colonel Cloud, with Second Kansas, Seventh Missouri State Militia
Cavalry, and Itabbs battery, arrived at 8 a. m. to.day. Dispatch from
Lebanon, dated January 12, states that Colonel Merrill, on his way to
re-enforce this post, had fought two battles with the combined forces of
1larmaduke and Porter, and Colonel Merrill had retired to Lebanon, the
enemy retiring at the same time. Latest information is that Marina-
duke is in the vicinity of llartville. Colonel Cloud proposes to move on
them, forming a junction with force at Lebanon.
Respectfully, & c.,
	JAS. II. STEGER,
	Assistant Adjutant- General.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Col. WILLIAM WEER,	Huntsville, January 13, 1863.
Commanding First Division, Cluck [Lick ? j Greek, Ark.:
	COLONEL: You will please move with your first brigade and train to
Carrollton with as little delay as practicable. Colonel Clouds brigade
will be ordered to move via Crane Creek and join you at some point
east of here, to be determined hereafter. I will send him orders to
that effect.
	The Second Division will precede you on the road to Carroliton,
leaving this place at 8 oclock in the morning. Your train should be in
advance of most of your troops, at least after passing this place, your
rear guard consisting of the main body of your command.
	ilindinan is said to be still moving down the river, but he may at-
tempt to play us a trick. Be on the alert. I will send a scout south
in the morning, to return and join you some time during the day. I will
precede Colonel ilustons column. Please inform him and me if at any
time you need assistance. Look out for bushwhackers, and keep your
train well guarded. There is no way of diminishing it until we reach
Carrollton. You will find the roads extremely rough, and your march will
necessarily be very slow. Take time enough, and forage your animals well.
As you pass Huntsville, send a battalion of cavalry north to Berryville,
and thence east to Carrollton, to await your arrival there, with instruc.
tions to inform you and me of any guerrilla movement on our left flank.
The march to Carrollton will probably take you three days.
	I send you a rough map, and will send guides in the morning. If
anything occurs to render it advisable to delay the movement, I will
inform you in time.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	N. SCHOFIELD,
Brigadier- General.

HEADQUARTERS POST,
Helena, Ark., January 13, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL It. CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	GENERAL: Mr. Brooks will deliver to you the papers and the persons
of G. W. Baker and officers of the steamer Alhambra.
	I was left here with 1,000 cavalry and the Thirty-sixth Iowa Infantry

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numbering 600 men. The Thirty-third Missouri Infantry was also ordered
to remain here when Colonel Colburn left for Saint Louis. General
Fisk on his arrival here ordered the Thirty-third Missouri to go with
the expedition, and left an order for the Twenty-first Missouri to remain
here. The Thirty-third Iowa arrived last night, and report the Twenty-
first Missouri not on the way. Colonel Rice thinks they are not ordered
down the river. I cannot hold this post with the force left, and have
detained the Thirty-third Iowa until the Twenty-first Missouri arrives.
	There are 5,000 horses and mules, several large warehouses filled with
Government property, and other valuable stores here to be guai-ded.
The force now here is too small for the duty.
	Lieutenant Bradford, of the Second Wisconsin Cavalry, was sent
back from Big Creek yesterday by Colonel Clayton, Fifth Kansas Cav-
alry, who, with 1,200 men, was ordered to Saint Charles. Lieutenant
Bradford, with 25 men, was attacked at Lick Creek, 12 miles from here,
and lost 20 men. The lieutenant aud 4 men arrived about 7 p. m. last
night. They report 200 rebels.
	There are a great many negro men, women, and children coming into
our lines since the proclamation; many are leaving their homes. I am
at a loss to know what to do with them, and would be pleased to receive
some instructions from you. I am also at a loss to know how much
authority I have here. Can I appoint courts of inquiry to examine
absent officers, general courts-martial, grant leaves of absence on sur-
geons certificate, & c.; have I the power conferred on a division com-
mander ~ I am left without any instructions, and have not had time,
owing to a great press of business, to examine the orders I have.
	I have information direct from Saint Charles there were only 000 men
there on Snnday. Gener~il Gorman will find the town evacuated. I
will comply with any instructions you may give me.
	Mr. Yeatman, the agent of the Treasury Department, claims the ex-
clusive control of the commerce below Memphis. He desires me to
deliver to him certain lots of cotton left in wharf-boat by General Ger-
man, belonging to parties now up the river. I have declined to do so, on
the ground that Mr. Yeatman has no power to take property in charge
of the military authorities.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CYRUS BUSSEY,
Colonel. Commanding.

PRAIRIE LANDING,
Twenty-five miles from the mouth of White Piver, January 13, 1863.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
	SIR: I have the honor to report that, on the night of the 11th instant,
I left Helena, Ark., with the army under General Gorman, and took
with me the books and papers of the office of the Military Governor of
this State. If General Gorman is successful in his present undertaking,
of which there seems to be no reasonable doubt, Devalls Bluff, on the
White River, the terminus of the railroad to Little Rock, will be in
possession of our army in, at farthest, a few days. The railroad to
Little Rock, if obstructed, can easily be put in running order, and then
the Government will have at all times of the year a sure and safe means
of transportation of supplies to Little Rock during nine months of the
year by the White River and railroad, from IDevalls Bluff, and durin

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three months, when the White ilix er is not navigable, by land carriage
from Helena to Devalls Bluff, and from there by railroad. Besides
this, for more than six months of the year, the Arkansas River is navi-
gable above Little Rock. This railroad, from Devalls Bluff to Little
Rock, is through a prairie country; it is built in almost a straight line,
with but a few bridges, and those over inconsiderable streams. it can
be very easily kept in running order.
	The Post of Arkansas having been taken, and the rebel force cap-
tured, there is now no considerable rebel force north of the Arkansas
River.
	With a little effort on the part of the Government, the lines of our
army can be extended to the Arkansas River, and that line can be
easily maintained. Should the railroad not be taken possession of, and
kept up as a military road to Little Rock, it is feared that the Confeder-
ates will return to the north side of the Arkansas River and make raids
into the State of Missouri. The Military Governor is at present sick at
Saint Louis.
I am, sir, with respect, your obedient servant,
	AMOS F. ENO,
Secretary rro tern. of Arkansas, and Adjutant-General.



GENERAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
	No. 6.	Saint Louis, Mo., January 13, 1863.
	I.	Brig. Gen. J. M~ Schofield, commanding Army of the Frontier, is
relieved from command of the District of Southwestern ~~issonri,to date
from the 10th November, at which time it was turned over to, and until
further orders will remain under, Brig. Gen. E. B. Brown, Missouri
State Militia.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	III. The Eighth and Ninth Districts (Western Arkansas and the In-
dian Territory) will, until further orders, be under the command of
Colonel Phillips, Third Regiment Indian Briga~1e.
By command of Major-General Curtis:
	H. Z. CURTiS,
	Assistant Ad	General.



SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. STATE OF Mo., ADJT. GEN.S OFFICE,
	No.4.	Saint Louis, January 13, 1863.
	I.	Provision having been made by the United States authorities for
the supply of subsistence and forage to the Enrolled Militia of Missouri
when in active service, you are, therefore, ordered to suspend at once
all assessments made within the limits of your command for the support
of the Enrolled Militia.
	II.	The Enrolled Missouri Militia, when in actual service, by order of
competent authority, will draw their supplies from the nearest United
States post.
By order of the commander-in-chief:
WM. D. WOOD,
Acting Adjutant- General

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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TIlE Mississippi,
Post Arl:ctrisas, January 14, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	GENERAL: I liave tbe honor to inform you of our entire success on
January 11, 1863, at this post. After three and one-half hours fighting,
the works of the enemy were stormed, and the entire garrison, 5,000
men (killed and wounded not included), fell into our hands, together
with all the mat~riet of war, comprising large quantities of quarter-
masters, commissary~s, and ordnance stores. Most of the ordnance
stores captured by the enemy on board the Blue Wing have been re-
captured. This success, in itself, will serve as a diversion in favor of
your columns, moving under Gorman, Schofield, and Davidson, and
others of your commanders, upon the enemys positions upon and near
the line of the Arkansas River. If the river will allow within two or
three days, I will ascend with my command to Little Rock, and reduce
that place. It is doubtful, however, whether the stage of water will
allow it.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN A. MoCLERNAND,
]Vfajor- General, Gommanding.


WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, January 14, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	The Presidents attention having been called to the recent order of
yonr provost-marshal in Saint Louis, published in the newspapers,* it
is disapproved by him, arid he directs:
	1st. That the order be suspended.
	2d. That all orders of provost-marshals in the State of Missouri re-
specting trade, commerce, or anything but the discipline and govern-
ment of the troops in the United States service be also snspended, and
the provost-marshals lie relieved from service in such capacity, except-
ing Saint Louis.
	Further instructions on this subject will be transmitted by mail.
	You will please acknowledge the receipt of this telegram.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.


WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, January 15, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis, ]IJio.:
	The Secretary of War directs that no person be permitted to exercise
the powers of provost-marshal in Missouri, except at military posts,
and then only in regard to military offenses. No one, unless he be a
military officer in the service of the United States, can act as provost-
marshal,. unless appointed by the War Department.
H. W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief.
* See General Oi-ders, No. 85, December 24, 1S62, Part I, ~. 868

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HEADQUARTERS,
Saint Louis, Mo., January 15, 1863.
Eon. E. M. STANTON:
	I~rovost-Marsha1s Orders, No. 35, is mainly a coinpilaPon of old orders.
Where we have no troops, provost-marshals guard public property,
arrest spies, and give immediate notice of guerrilla forces. The system
was inaugurated over a year ago, and is the only way of keeping the peace
in Northern Missouri, especially in border counties. I have no serious
complaints coming to my knowledge. The rebels that attempted to
capture Sprin~field are retreating, hotly pursued. Things eveiy day
grow more quiet. I am constantly curtailing restrictions regarding
trade as safety seems to permit, and I fear the change required by your
dispatch of the 14th will give new trouble. May I suspend action until
I can confer by letter ~
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, January 15, 1863.
His Excellency President ABRAHAM LINCOLN:
	I had the honor to see a letter addressed to me, but sent to Governor
Gamble, of the 5th instant,* in relation to affairs in Missouri, and very
properly urging a conference between us in regard to several matters
relating to the administration of affairs in this State, which you say are
giving you much trouble. In reply to this last idea, I have great soli-
citude. I have seen lately a determination to oppress you with matters
that certainly ought first to come before Ine. For the good of discipline,
as well as justice to you, matters should, as far as possible, be adjusted
by your subordinates. I regret that I published the suspension of
assessments in this city as your order. 1 did so because I thought it
would show your anxiety to be just and generous. But the effect has
been to carry everything to you, even before seekiub proper redress
elsewhere. If Dr. McPheeters had presented his case to me, as he did
to you, both you and I would have been spared much trouble.
	ln my interview with Governor Gamble, and 4n reference to persons
charging him with selfish and ambitious motives, and doubts as to his
fidelity, the Governor expressed his regrets, and evinced generous sen-
timents of loyalty. He said, what is true, there is too much disposition
now to impeach everybody. I think with you that Governor Gamble
is loyal, and I do not see any occasion for us to differ, except it may be
as to some measures. But even upon these I do not think difficulty
will arise between us. He goes for you and our country and some of
your measures. I go for all. In regard to county assessments, he
withdrew his Enrolled Militia publicly. I am checking them quietly.
Our Union men are much opposed to restraint in their pursuit of rebels,
especially in the country where our fri~nds have been persecuted, and
where the assessments inure to the benefit of the widows and orphans
of men killed by the rebels. There may be frauds, such as you name,
but I doubt it. I should have had news of it. iNo assessment committee
could commit such a fraud as you name with impunity. The calcula-
tion, I presume, is based on the supposition that men are assessed on
the value of their property, whereas the assessments are made on a
compound ratio of property and disloyalty. These assessments on per-
sons for crimes cojnmitted in a neighborhood are considered a great

* See p. 17

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restraint on rebels who have encouraged bands of rebels, and our friends
fear that they will suffer if such restraints are taken off. I am implored
not to remove them. I have earnest petitions and letters innumerable
coming in, urging me to allow assessments to proceed. The county
assessments are all made by local commanders, who claim that they
understand their local difficulties better than I can. I therefore move
cautiously and quietly, so as to avoid any new inspiration of rebel cour-
age. On matters concerning the degree and direction, of force against
rebels, I am appealed to as the supposed head of military power in this
vicinity. On complaints of too much severity, the Governor and Your
Excellency are a~is~ealed to, and we do not, therefore, either of us,
always see both sides. As to banishments, the Governor goes further
than 1 do on that subject, although we might differ as to particular
cases. Most of the banishments have been made as a commutation for
imprisonments determined by military commissions or local commanders,
and in all instances where the community seem to think it safe, I try to
procure a release. As to the cases named by Mr. Rollins, I will exam-
ine, and write to him. They must stand on their own merits, not on
his; but I shall have due deference to his opinion as to the safety of
the release. As I intimated in a former letter, I only fear some conflict
with the Governor in regard to Enrolled Militia and regular volunteers.
I command the volunteers, but the Enrolled Militia, it is claimed, can
only be commanded by the Governor. As the theory is, we feed and
forage while he commands this force, and the Governor seems anxious
to preserve all his rights in this behalf~ Ii hope, however, no difficulty
will grow out of this. So far I have got along well with the Enrolled
Militia. As things improve, rebels become more active and officious in
their demands for release and relinquishment from restraints, which
are the only cause of our success. We must not be over-hasty in with-
drawing these restraints, but gradually, I hope, peace will be restored
and military power relinquished.
	I have now commanded this department over a quarter of a year. I
have so far great reason to rejoice in the success of our arms and the
progress of our principles. The recent raid to Springfield has been re-
pulsed without the loss of a single wagon or a pound of stores, and my
forces are in rapid pursuit of Marmaduke and his 5,000 men. They got
nothing but one gun without wheels, and a good thrashing at Spring-
field and llartville. While General Grant is preparing to collect his
re-enforcements, General McClernand as an episode is assisting me in
pressing the rebels up the Arkansas. Meantime other forces in pursuit
of Marmaduke must capture him or drive him below that river. All
this I have made secondary to the move on Yicksbnrg, where I have
tendered nearly all my force, and which I hope will, in due time, be
 made with more unity of action and ultimate success.
	I have the honor to remain, Mr. President, Your Excellencys obedient
servant,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF TUE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, January 15, 1863.
Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War:
	I telegraphed a request that I might confer by letter before execut-
ing your telegraphic order concerning provost-marshals orders, and the
provost-marshals generally

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44	MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. XV. [CHAP. XXXIV.

	The provost-marshal system is not of my planting or growth, but is
now so old, deep-rooted, and wide-spread it cannot be summarily dis-
posed of without danger of losses and disasters. It began in General
Fr6monts administration, by the appointment of Major McKinstry in
this city, who was followed by Colonel McNeil and Captain Leighton;
ieither of them were properly in the United States service. From this
it spread out through the whole department, and when I came in com-
rnan(l Colonel Gantt was provost-marshal-general, and hundreds were
elsewhere located; most of them not officers in the United States serv-
ice, except by virtue of their appointment as provost-marshals. Gen-
eral ilalleck had given the system a head by creating a provost-mar-
shal-general, and issued some orders devolving specific duties on these
functionaries, and, by a kind of common understanding, provost-mar-
shals took charge of prisoners, watched contraband trade, discovered
and arrested spies, found out rebel camps, and pursued and arrested
the rebels in their neighborhoods. They operate with volunteers, mili-
tia, and police force, just as circumstances require, and in Southern Iowa
and large districts of Missouri, where recruiting guerrilla agents strive
to organize their bands, they are the only stationary, permanent offi-
cial sentinels, who keep me advised and guard the public safety. Pub-
lic arms, prisoners, contraband property, and forfeited bonds are held
by them and properly disposed of and imme(liate discharge would
create loss and confusion where everything is now quiet and secure.
For instance, the provost-marshal at Glasgow has 30 or 40 prisoners.
At Columbia last Sunday the provost-marshal resisted an effort to res-
cue a parcel of most desperate prisonersone a Confederate recruiting
officer.
	I send you the letter of Colonel l)ick, my provost-marshal-g neral, to
show other duties devolved on these men. Soon after my assuming
command, I presented to the General-in-Chief the importance of more
exact and uniform rules in regard to the system, and desired the matter
might be taken up at Washington, but, in the absence of any instruc-
tions, I directed the provost-marshal-general to compile and construct
some general and uniform rule of action~ This he did in Orders, No. 35,
which I suppose is the order disapproved by His Excellency the Presi-
dent. It contains the gist of a great many old orders and some new
ones, but in the main it conforms to the current business of the system.
No paper or person here has made complaints against the order, and I
am surprised that such apprehension and immediate necessity should be
presented at headquarters. A5 -far as possible, action under the order
is suspended, but I presume most of it will be found to be a mere con-
densation of our police regulations.
	1 have been urged to send away my regular volunteers, and have
stripped portions of my department to comply with pressing demands
elsewhere. To compensate for this, provost-marshals, taken from the
Enrolled Militia, are earnestly endeavoring to keep me posted and main-
tain public tranquillity. If they are to have no supervision of trade,
commerce, or anything but the discipline and government of the troops
in the United States service,howam Ito prevent contraband of war,
guns, ammunition, and other supplies going into the hands of the guer-
rillas, and how ani I to kuo~v what is doino or to be done in various
parts of my district when I have no other command, and what am T to
do with the prisoners and other rebels that are held either in fact or
fear by these provost-marshals i	-
	I regret that I am thus forced to defend a system I never did approve
and have often condemned. I could not find either statute or militar

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law to rest it upon. I have not appointed one, except to fill the vacancy
of the provost-marshal-general; but the system has started and grown
up from surrounding necessities; it is now working very extensively
and quite harmoniously, and I believe it must in some shape be con-
tinued during the war. When a nation is at war, war exists everywhere,
and we must have some sort of military representatives wherever mili-
tary offenses can be committed. It costs too much to keep stationary
troops everywhere, but without such officers as I may trust and con-
stantly employ in every county of this State and in various parts of my
department, I must have many more troops in actual service in Missouri.
While therefore, there is no apparent necessity of a sudden radical
change, I most respectfully request that some substitute may be allowed
me for a system of military power which now serves a most important
purpose throughout my command, or so order the matter that we may
perfect what now seems to be a useful military expedient.
	I have the honor to be, Mr. Secretary, your very obedient servant,
SAML. IL CURTIS,
Major- General.
[Inclosure.]

[SAINT Louis, Mo.,] January 15, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL 11. CURTIS, Gommanding:
	GENERAL: The telegram of the Secretary of War, of the 14th, to the
major-general commanding this department, contemplating a change in
the system of provost-marshals in the interior of the State, requires of
me that I should present to you some of the duties performed by them.
	Commanding officers in the field turn over prisoners captured by them
to provost-marshals, who take the evidence against the prisoners and
forward it and them to Saint Louis. With guerrillas and marauding
bands operating in the State, whenever opportunity occurs, appearing
at first one place and then another, our troops are kept moving, and
the officers in the field do not furnish the evidence against the men they
capture. Were these prisoners considered prisoners of war, and to be
sent forward for exchange, but little evidence would be needed, but
they are many of them lawless men, known in certain localities. After
their capture their friends constantly make efforts to have them released,
and it is through the provost-marshals that the facts relating to them
are ascertained, and upon which the proper action can be based, as to
holding or releasing them. These provost-marshals are made by your
orders conservators of the peace. They know and report the state of
tlme country, and can and do determine better than any one else which
men can safely be enlarged and which not. Remove them, and to whom
shall we apply for the information constantly needed at your headquar-
ters, and to whom will commanders in the field send their prisoners to
be examined and forwarded ~ Agaih, it is well known that rebel re-
cruiting officers and spies are constantly coming into this State. It is
the business of provost-marshals to keep on the watch for them, and to
break up their practices; and, but for their efforts, in many counties
recruiting for the rebel army would be carried on without danger. There
are many disloyal farmers who would constantly aid the rebellion with
supplies of different kinds, but for the provost-marshal system. Re-
move the danger of detection, and the State would furnish (to the rebs)
considerable amounts of supplies, and the stream of rebel soldiers south -
ward would be largely increased.
	I have released, all the time, men in whose l)romises reliance could
jiot be placed, but I have felt justified in doing it by placing them uizmde

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46	MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.

the surveillance of the provost-marshals of their counties. If, however,
they have no local officer to care for, they either cannot be released or
woul(l soon again be led off into aiding the rebelli& n. Provost-marshals,
too, give confidence to the Union men through the State; they stand
as the representatives of the United States Government, and if a neigh.
borhood becomes so rebellious as to endanger Union men, they feel that
the report 6f the provost-marshals will call the attention of the military
authorities to the condition of things. To relieve the provost-marshals
will be a shock to the Union cause in this State, and will have a most
depressing effect upon those who require the support of the Govern-
ment. They acquire a local knowledge which is valuable and reliable.
The men who have been disloyal in Missouri, most of them, remain so;
and it will prove a costly mistake to act upon a contrary hypothesis. They
are Southern sympathizers who have taken up arms, and they are none
the less sympathizers because for the time disarmed; and I feel safe in
making the assertion that, if they believe it not too perilous to do it,
they will again take up arms, or by other means aid the rebellion. My
belief is that these people have got to be kept down while the war rages,
and my every days experience confirms that belief. After the rebellion
becomes powerless, then the Missouri rebels will give up their plans of
co-operation, and not until then. So far as they have ceased hostilities,
it has been from force, and not voluntary submission, and to consider
these people no longer enemies of the Union is to fall into a practical
error. They have had pretty hard experience in this war, and I be.
lieve, by vigilance, can easily be kept down; but a show of military
	power is necessary, and the presence of some military force, too, accom
	panied by the continuation of the military system sufficient to keep
them sensible of this, that renewed hostilities on their part will be
promptly met by force. If my hypothesis is correct, then the system
of military law cannot be dispensed with in Missouri, while disloyal
men believe that the Union will be dissolved, and they very generally
do believe it. If my judgment and opinions are incorrect, then let the
capture and detection of guerrillas and marauders bu turned over to
the civil authorities, and let military action be confined only to regular
movements in the field; and it may be that it will be found that the
Stateis * * *
	I consider it my duty as an officer to make this statement relating
to the disloyal men in Missouri, believing that the reliable supporters
of the Union cause in this State are the men who feel that the safety
of this State lies in the control of it by the military power of the United
States, so long as this rebellion continues defiant; and these men who
alone constitute the strength of the Government in this State will have
bitter sufferings to endure if the
drawn.	, protection of the Government is with-
I have the honor to remain, most respectfully, your obedient servant,
F.	A. DICK,
Lieut. Got. and Provoat-illarshal- General, Dept. of the Missouri.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MIssouRI,
Saint Louis Ja
Brig. Gen. JAMES G. BLUNT,	, nuary 15, 1863.
Gommanding District of Kansas, Leavenworth:
	GENERAL:	The report of Lieutenant-Colonel Abernathy, relative to
the recent expedition of Colonel Adams with a detachment of the Twelft

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Kansas Infantry into Missouri, has been received.* There are also on
file the repofts of Brigadier-General Vaughan and other officers touch-
ing the same matter.t After a careful consideration of the facts as pre-
sented, it is the determination of the general commanding to release
Colonel Adams and Lieutenant-Colonel Hayes from arrest and restore
them to duty. You will, therefore, issue the necessary order. While
this has been the decision of the general commanding, having in view
the good of the service and the efficiency of the regiment in question,
he feels compelled to express his disapprobation of the course pursued
by the officer in command of this expedition. In General Orders, No.
11, Department of the Missouri, this paragraph occurs:

	The districts thus designated are for the convenience of police regulations, but com-
manders in the field will not hesitate to cross lines and co-operate with adjacent com-
manders where the interests of the department seem to require it.

	From the evidence it appears that Colonel Adams evinced no dispo-
sition to co-operate with the commander or forces of the district into
which he led his detachment, nor, indeed, does it appear that the inter-
ests of the department required him to cross the district line. The gen-
eral commanding regrets that circumstances have occurred requiring
him to adjust difficulties between our own forces. We have no energies
to waste in conflicts with each other. It should be the purpose of all
military movements to put down rebels wherever found, and no per-
sonal considerations or personal jealousies should defeat that object. In
the fature, should the forces on the border find it necessary to cross the
district line, either from Missouri or Kansas, it is hoped that the com-
mander will observe the spirit of General Orders, No. 11, and especially
avoid acts which tend to irritate or wound that State pride and esprit
do corps so essential to the effectiveness of the soldier and so sensitive
among troops stationed on their own soil for its protection.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
N.	P. CIIIPMAN,
Colonel and Chief of Staff.


SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
	No. 14.	Saint Louis, Mo., January 15, 1863.
	*	*	*	*		*	*

	III. * * * Col. J. M. Glover, Third Missouri Cavalry, will, on
16th instant, proceed to Holla, Mo., and resume the command of the Dis-
trict of Rolla.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	By command of Major-General Curtis:
	H. Z. CURTIS,
	Assistant Adjut*nt- General.


SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DIST. OF NORTHEASTERN MISSOURI,
	No. 7.	Warrenton, Mo., January 15, 1863.
	Under the orders heretofore made, the following amounts are assessed
in each county of the district, respectively. The committees will pro-
	See T. J. Weed to II. Z. Curtis, December 18, 1862 (Part I, p. 841), and Jannary
6, 1863 (p. 22).
	I See Vaughan to Curtis, December 9, 1862, Part I, p. 821

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48
MO., ARK., IiANS.~ IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.
ceed at once to collect these amounts, in accordance with orders hereto-
fore given.
	Whole amount to be collected in district, $300,000; of which will be
collected in

	County.		County.
		Amount		Amount.
Adair	$3	000	Montgomery..		*5, 700
Andrain		600	Marion		19, 800
Boone		000	Macon		7, 800
Callaway		000	Pike		10,800
Chariton	24	600	Putnam		2, 100
Clarke	6	000	Randolph		11,700
Howard		200	RaIls		7, 200
Knox	3	300	Shelby		5,400
Lewis	7	500	Scotland		3, 300
Livingston	7	500	Selinyler		2, 700
Linn		300	Saint Charles.		6, 000
Lincoln	5	700	Sullivan		2, 100
Monroe	38	700	Warren		3, 300

	By command of Brigadier-General Merrill:
GEO. M. HOUSTON,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.


HEADQUARTERS,
Saint Louis, Mo., January 16, 1863.
Maj. Gen. 11. W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief:
	Telegraphed and wrote yesterday, in reply to Secretary of War, ask-
ing time to communicate by letter on a change so radical as to provost-
marshals. The system began with the revolution. It is wide and deeply
rooted; substitution, not eradication, may be necessary. Property,
police, and public peace require caution. There are no troops where
provost-marshals are most useful. The system is no offspring of mine,
but I see no need of hasty change of quiet measures, and ask time for
explanations and instructions by letter.
SAML. T~. CURTIS,
Major- General.


HDQRS. THIRD BRIGADE, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp Curtis, MiaysviUe, January 16, 1863.
Col. N. P. CHIPMAN, Chief of Staff:
	M~ DEAR COLONEL: You will see by the date of this that my letter
of the 7th instant* is yet in my hands. I send it, as it contains all the
facts of which 1 Wished to write. The cartrid~es have come to hand all
safe and very opportune, as my last loads were in the guns. Many
thanks for your trouble and kindness. I will use them well.
	I preceded the advance of our brigade from Elm Springs to this place
in command of 500 mounted men. The distance of 25 miles I made
during the night, and surprised a party of Livingstons gang. I killed
9 and captured 13 of the gentry. We have sent the prisoners on to
Fort Scott. The country is fall of these marauding devils, but we are
clearing them out rapidly. This light 8110W for the past two days en-
ables us to track them to a charm. They have turned their heads south,

Not found

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and are making for the river. We are hauling them in and putting
them under every day. This country is in a terrible condition. Fam-
ilies, both Union and secesh, are fleeing for safety to our lines. Union,
however, are scarce in these parts. One of the devils that I took had
the scalp of one of our soldiers in his pocket.
	This brigade; well equipped and filled, will hold the Indian counties,
and I am of the firm opinion that the Indians can be used in no other
locality toso good an advantage; in fact, I believe that to divert them
to any other fiek~ of operations than the Indian counties will tend to
demoralize them to dissolution. Lieutenant-Colonel Wattles resigna-
tion is returned as informal. Although serious charges are preferred
against bim, he is yet in command. I think that a plenty of forage
can be had to sustain this brigLde during the winter between here and
Keosho and in the vicinity of Cowskin Prairie.
	I should still like to raise a battalion of sharpshooters and have the
Henry rifle. I can make it equal to two regiments and a terror to the
enemy, yet I am here and cannot figure for the thing. The weather is
cold and freezing very hard; real winter has come at last. Please use
the petition inclosed as best you may, and gum it together, as I have
not these little convenience ~. I send it simply to show you the feeling
amongst the Indian officers, not that I imagine it will have a feathers
weight with the Secretary of War. There must be a friend in court.
	Well, excuse me for my tedious letter, and the next will be short and
to the point.
I have the honor to be, your friend, A. ~. ELLITHORPE.


HEADQUARTERS,
Houston, Mo., January 16, 1863.
Col. N. P. CrnP~ AN,
Chief of St if, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	COLONEL: I have communicated, by telegraph, with the general com-
manding, but am not yet quite prepared to give an official report of my
operations for the last week. Lieutenant Brown, Third Iowa Cavalry,
captured on a reconnaissance and paroled, came in last night. He was
released on the North Fork of White River, ucar Indian Creek, 45 miles
below Hartville. He reports the enemy over 6,000, without including
losses. They marched ex~eri 1 miles toward Houston, but, for some reason,
headed their column south, and moved on toward Arkansas. They are
to rendezvous at Batesville, where they are to be j& ned by Hiudman,
and make another raid to Springfield. They buried an officer near
Barnetts farm, on Clark Creek, 10 miles below Hartville, whom he
has no doubt was Porter. He saw him after he was brought from the
field. He was then insensible, and said to be mortally wounded. Brown
was captured early in the morning, about 7 miles west of Hartville, at
the beginning of the first fight, and was with them all the time during
the engagement. Marmaduke had several conversations with him, and
expressed great admiration of the manner the men fought, repeating
that they were perfect devils.
	My whole command are now with me and in fine condition. I shall
send my official report to-morrow.
Meantime, I am, colonel, very truly, your obedient servant,
FITZ HENRY WARREN,
Brigadier- 6~eneral.
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, January 17, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis, ]lfo.:
	You may wait for instructions after the receipt of your communica-
tion before acting on my telegram respecting provost-marshals, but care
should be taken by such officers to avoid just grounds of complaint
against arbitrary proceedings.
EDWIN M. STANTO~,
Secretary of War.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, January 17, 1863.
H.	W. HALLECK, General-in. Chief, Washington:
	GENERAL: Two dispatches are before me, one from the Secretary of
War, of the 14th, and yours of the 15th, both ordering a change in the
matter of provost-marshals. 1 have telegraphed General Loan and
General Merrill, commanders of districts, to confer with them in the
premises so as to make the changes, if possible, without endangering
the peace of Missouri. I have replied to the honorable Secretarys let.
ter, and will inclose a copy to you. I cannot imagine the cause of such
orders being so precipitate. A little time should be allowed for substi.
tution of any police force even in time of peace, and I certainly think
in times like these any change ~should be cautiously, gradually, and
generally quietly made. It could not be understood that the provost.
marshal system is mainly effective where we have no Federal troops, or
where they are few and transient. Perhaps it is supposed the State of
Missouri is so far restored to a loyal condition we need no military
power and should rely solely on the civil. If this idea prevails, it is
certainly erroneous. I wish it was so, for God knows I would be glad
to be relieved from these police guards and responsibilities. Broken up
in their organizations or starved in Arkansas, rebels sneak into every
peaceable corner of the State with secret recruiting papers to enroll
guerrilla bands and engage in acts of cruelty and robbery. The entire
safety of the country depends on a steady, stern application of military
power. This idea of having a nation half peace and half war is death
to ns. War is everywhere while war exists, and we need sentinels
everywhere to prevent a surprise. Your telegraphic order embraces
three points:
	1st. Provost-marshals not to exercise power except at military
posts. If this means only where we have Federal force, it eradicates
the most important part of the provost service. It is where we have
no Federal force they remain to care for property, watch paroled rebels,
report conspiracies, and keep our friends advised and our foes in fear.
	2d. They are only to take notice of military offenses. This is right
if it is conceded that offenses may be both military and civil. But if it
means that provost-marshals shall have nothing to do with crimes
which civil authority can punish, it goes so far as to render them quite
useless. They could not arrest rebels who shoot Union men or assem-
ble to commence a raid, as the civil authority might act in either case,
considering it manslaughter or unlawful assembly. We must have
more summary proceedings in Missouri yet.
	3d. H~ must be an officer in the ljnited States service or be appointed
by the War Department. Most of our interior provost-marshals are not
United States officers, but all in Missouri belong to the Enrolled Nih

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tia. We have not the United States officers to spare to fill their places.
They have been selected by local commanders, and are generally the
very best men for their places. The War Department could not select
so as to improve the matter much. I have not appointed one of them,
as I wrote you in a former letter, and my provost-marshal-general has
appointed very few; but I am confident they generally represent the
loyal sentiment of each neighborhood. I have heard little or no com-
plaint. I have objected to the system because I could never perceive
the law upon which to base it and a system of rules by which it could
be regulated; and I have required my provost-marshal-general to com-
pile rules, which may be improved by abridgments or additions, as cir-
cumstances may require. The rules so compiled and originated are sub-
mitted as orders. They have been published extensively, and have been
some time in operation without any complaint that I have heard of. In
fact, they restrain rather than enlarge the customs of provost-marshals,
whose duties have heretofore been so undetermined that some of them
committed great indiscretions. Any rule of action is better than no rule.
I shall be glad to have the matter improved at headquarters, although
in the main you will find only well-known rules, many of them incul-
cated in your official orders. A growth of nearly two years, wide-spread
and deep-rooted, more needed as we have less Federal force in Missouri,
11 most respectfully submit that its eradication is not an easy or safe per-
formance to be executed by a process so summary. It has grown to be
a necessary institution, and, in my judgment, should be carefully per-
fected or very gradually removed. I certainly express the views of my
local commanders, and the opinion of every country friend that I have
seen since I received the dispatch, when I tell you the safety and
peace of various counties in Northern Missouri would be insecure and
our Union friends greatly alarmed by the withdrawal of these, the only
remaining legal representatives of the Federal Government.
	The Union men know that this rebellion is against the National Gov-
ernment, not against the State government; and even the Enrolled Mi-
litia desire some nucleus in each neighborhood where, in case of new
intrigues, they can rally around a national authority. You know, gen-
eral, I cannot be actuated by any personal regard for this illegitimate
offspring, and I trust you will not consider me liable to needless appre-
hensions; but I submit that, all but one Federal regiment being drawn
from Northern Missouri, I must object to the extinguishment of the only
remaluing element of power that I am to conimand. I do not see wliy
we should keep troops in Kansas, and even in Nebraska, and none in
Missouri. Is it supposed the Enrolled Militia of Missouri are better
than they are in other States ~ They are generally very good, but many
of them are very doubtful, and provost-marshals are generally the select
men of the Enrolled Militia. Besides, the Enrolled Militia are not con-
stantly, but only occasionally, in the service, while the provost-marshals
are always on duty. I had ordered the last regiment (Merrills) to move
south of the Missouri; but Colonel Farrar has just returned from that
l)ortion of the State, and insists that it will not be safe to do so.
	With this general statement of the matter, I respectfully ask full and
explicit instruction as to the disposition I shall make of property and
important papers now in the hands of such officers remote from all mil-
itary posts, and ask that reliable Federal troops may be sent to me to
compensate for this police organization before it is abolished.
	I have the honor to be, general, your obedient servant,
SAML. It. CURTIS,
Major-General

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[DEPiETMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]
January 17, 1863.
General SCHOFIELD:
	Your dispatches of the 14th and 16th received. Large expedition
started up Arkansas and White about the 10th. It may return to re-
sume Yicksburg, and may have gone to Little Rock. Marmaduke was
whipped at Springfield and llartville, retreating south, probably going
toward Batesville. Forces from Houston and Rolla are pressing down
on Marmaduke. Can you intercept his retreat ~ I hope the Fayetteville
troops will be cautious. Phillips must make his headquarters near the
southwest corner of the State. Where is most of your force ~
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.

[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]
January 18, 1863.
General SCHOFIELD:
	Our troops and gunboats took Arkansas Post, with garrison and
guns, on the 11th, and gunboats passed on toward Little Rock. If
water keeps up, hope they will clean out the rivers. Gorman was going
up White to Devalls Bluff if he could. Try to get communication with
river forces if they get near you, so junction may be formed.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EASTERN ARKANSAS,
/	Derails Blu]J January 18, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	GENERAL: By dispatches just received last evening from General
McClernand, I am informed that there is not yet sufficient water in the
Arkansas River to enable him to advance on Little Rock safely. He
also announces that he has been ordered by General Grant to Napoleon
at once.
	General Grant has informed General McClernand that he is about to
re-enforce him with one division of his army, one brigade from General
Curtis, and one brigade from General Wright.
	General McClernand has sent an order to General Fisk direct to re-
port to him immediately at Napoleon, or wherever he may be2 This,
you see, leaves me powerless for any practical purpose again. My
cavalry, sent by land from Helena to Clarendon (about 1,200), are water-
bound and utterly powerless, owing to the late snows and rain, and
gives me some apprehensions for the safety of the horses for want of
forage, as the country is utterly inaccessible for any distance. I shall
go to see General McClernand at once, but will hold this river at Clar-
endon and Saint Charles for the present.
	The country between this point and Little Rock is utterly impassable
for either infantry, artillery, or cavalry. It is one vast level plain, and
mostly prairie, covered with bogs and bayous, and scarcely any settle-
ments.
	The railroad to this point is in good order, and the rebels have a pon-
toon bridge at Little Rock. But I find I cannot tow up coal this high
to supply the gunboats. All the transports I have fully supplied with
axes to cut wood, but gunboats cannot burn wood, and must have coal

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The river above Clarendon is so crooked that it is with great difficulty
that the large boats can turn the bends, and I have not enough small
ones.
	As your instructions have always been to lend any possible aid to
the movements on the Mississippi River, I will obey the request of Gen-
eral McClernand for General Fisks brigade, and hold Clarendon and
Saint Charles, the former only being 15 miles by land from this bluff,
and no force dare venture to hold this place, as Clarendon seriously
imperils their right flank and the railroad in their rear.
	Much, general, has been accomplished by this move. All the enemy
have abandoned the east side of the Arkansas River, and left the whole
of Eastern Arkansas free of rebel forces.
	I assure you our fleet looked formidable, whether it was so or not,
and has caused all the people in this section to give up hope of its being
held by the rebels again.
I am, general, very truly, your obedient servant,
W.	A. GORMAX,
Brigadier~ General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS POST,
ilelena, Ark., January 18, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	GENERAL: General Gorman reached and captured Saint Charles on
the 14th; the enemy evacuated on the day before, carrying their guns
up the river on board the steamer Blue Wing. They had two large
guns and four small ones. General Gorman proceeded toward Devalls
Bluff.
	I have heard nothing from the cavalry expedition under Colonel
Clayton. I presume they reached Clarendon, as they had not arrived
at Saint Charles when General Gorman wrote me.
	General Grant passed down yesterday. He advised me to repair the
levee here as soon as possible. We have 1,000 sick men in hospital;
200 of these will never be fit for duty, and should be discharged. I
find much room for reform. In many respects the public business has
been extravagantly managed.
	I have issued, and will enforce, stringent orders to rid this post of a
host of mule and horse thieves who infest it.
	I would be glad to have this post designated the District of Helena.
I would then know the extent of my authority.
	I have 50 men, paroled prisoners, captured before January 1, 1863.
Are they exchanged; and will they be returned to duty without formal
official order from department headquarters ~
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
CYRUS BUSSEY,
Colonel, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EASTERN ARKANSAS,
Devalls Bluff, Ark., January 18, 1863.
Major-General iVIOCLERNAND,
Commanding, Px:
	GENERAL: I have taken and occupy this point. Here the Little
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They have 2 locomotives, 2 passenger cars, and 12 platform cars; 3 of
the latter we have here. I captured here two 8.inch columbiads in
good order, with the carriages complete; 90 new Enfleld rifles, and 25
prisoners.
	Our approach was sudden and rapid, and on arriving in sight two
companies of infantry were here busily engaged in getting the two large
guns on the cars. They ran at once and scattered into the woods. My
infantry, which had been landed below and sent to their rear, caught
all except those who took the Des Arc road and concealed themselves
in the woods. My cavalry lauded at once and penetrated the country
7 miles on the Little Rock road, until the mud and water became
utterly impassable.
	I started a gunboat and some infantry early this morning up the
river to Des Arc, where I hope to capture a train engaged in transport-
ing supplies to Little Rock, and, perhaps, a quantity of corn, oats, and
other forage.
	Hiudman, with his forces, is at Little Rock, arriving there last Mon.
day. General Henry [E.] McCulloch is believed to be at Pine Bluff.
	General Hawes, with three regiments of cavalry and six pieces of
light artillery, was ordered to re-enforce Post Arkansas, and started last
Sunday on a forced march, but only got as far as Hicks railroad sta.
tion, within 3 miles of Brownsville, and is supposed now to be on the
west side of the Arkansas.
	All the forces of the enemy, except two, or, possibly three, companies
of bushwhackers, are now west of the Arkansas River, and the people
are running their stock and negroes toward Texas; and it is quite sure
their army do not intend to fight at Little Rock if they are not able to
check our forces at Pine Bluff, which they do not seem to think they
can do.
	If it were possible for me to get cavalry across this low, marshy
country to Brownsville and Little Rock, I would start them at once;
but this is utterly impracticable. The snow is now 4 or 5 inches deep,
and melting, and the Grand Prairie is a vast sheet of water, precluding
the least hope of getting across to Little Rock with infantry, artillery,
or cavalry, until the rainy season is over, and the country, which is a
vast level plain, dries off. If it were possible to get cavalry across this
prairie, the enemy would cut the bridges over the Bayou Meto, and
other smaller streams, now swollen to overflow, and stop us there.
	1 am greatly at loss to know how I am to get my 1,200 cavalry back
to Helena, or out to the Mississippi River. Since they arrived at Clar-
endon, the rain and snow has fallen to such an extent as to fill the vast
bayous, lakes, and little rivers to such proportions as to make it a
serious question whether I shall be able to save the horses, as I have
not sufficient transportation to take them out by water, and forage can-
not be had, owing to like causes, except by the river. If General Fisk
is taken from me, I will be compelled to leave this point and go below,
as I shall be so crippled as to leave me utterly powerless. I have been
crippled by the withdrawal of ~ne regiment to New Madrid, and one
at Memphis. I then, unexpectedly, was required to leave a garrison
at Helena of 2,000 men. I have left a regiment of 800 infantry, two
companies of cavalry, and a battery at Saint Charles, and now I am
called on to part with my largest brigade, at least 3,500 strong, making
in all a draft of 0,400 men on me, leaving me less than 5,000 effective
men. I will be down at once to see you.
	I have not heard a word from General Curtis about parting with the
force you ask, but if any immediate move is to be made to Yicksburg

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I will not hesitate to order General Fisk to report to you at once, as I
cannot get to Little Rock from this point at present, and, perhaps, not
before the spring rains are over. General Curtis ordered me to remain
at Helena until I was re-enforced by General Fisk, becanse I was not
strong enongh to move here or anywhere else, and now I will be com-
pelled to withdraw to Saint Charles, and, perhaps, to Napoleon or
Helena; yet it is true that I can do nothing here at present. General
Fisk will get down as soon as possible.
I am, general, truly, your obedient servant,
W.	A. GOIRMAN,
Brigadier. General, Commanding.


WAR DBPARTME1~T,

Washington, January 19, 1863.
Brig. Gen. ThOMAS A. DAVIES, Columbus, Ky.:

	If you have been relieved by General Grant, you will report for duty
to General Curtis at Saint Lonis.
II.	W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief.


IIDQRS. 3n BRIG., 1ST Div., ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp Curtis, Ark., January 19, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	SIR: I have just received a dispatch from General Schofield, dated
Huntsville, Ark., 19th instant, informing me that, under orders from
you, I am to report directly to you as commander of the Eighth and
Ninth Districts.
	I have ordered my adjutant, Lieutenant Gallaher, to forward at once
a consolidated morning report of date, in addition to the tri.monthly re-
ports that have to be made, so that you may be advised of the condition
of my forces at the earliest possible moment. As soon as I receive re-
ports of the condition of affairs at Fayetteville I will report it. I started
my supply train to Fort Scott. The supply of commissaries stores left
with inc is inadequate, but I am running two little water mills and
thrashing wheat, and expect, by giving part rations of sugar, coffee, salt,
& c., to make supplies last until the train gets back. I was directed by
written orders from General Schofield to hold the line of Arkansas
River and subsist the destitute Cherokees and other destitute citizens.
In the Indian Nation there is no forage and little food. Every scout I
send toward Arkansas River costs just so much horse-flesh. Still, I
shall endeavor, if possible, to keep the enemy over the Arkansas River
until I go forward and occupy it in the early spring.
	There are several other matters of importance connected with the
Indian portion of my command requiring the profound and earnest at-
tention of the Government. I shall senti separate communications under
the separate heads accompanying this report. I have been informed
that a party of Indians, said to be Pawnees (I suspect Osages), are on
Grand River. I have sent a small scout to watch them and report what
they are and what they are really doing. As they are 90 miles off, I
sent no force. In fact, I shall not divide my force, unless ordered to do
so, until I know what has become of Marmaduke. My forces are barely
adequate to take him, even if I keep them together, and I am keepin

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scouts out north and northeast and watching for him, so as to take him
in if he comes this way. In watching for Marmaduke I ha~e been pre-
vented from doing several other things I desire to do.
	In being ordered to supply the distress of the Indian Nation, a task
of no common magnitude is imposed. In spite of the large numbers that
have left, of course the larger portion of the Cherokee Nation, estimated
at 2,500, are still in the Nation. Last summer was one of drought and
reduced crops. The men were in either army, and few were left to till
the soil. The armies of General Cooper, expecting the second attack to
be through the Nation or down Grand River, destroyed all crops, as a
scheme of military policy. The Army of the Frontier went down within
Arkansas, and so far has subsisted; but, owing to the causes enumer-
ated, the Nation is little short of a desert. During my last expedition,
when I burned Fort Davis, I had to subsist my horses principally on
wheat in sheaf, and sometimes I had to march 40 miles to get that, and
I had all the information as to supplies that could be obtained.
	I shall keep communication open with General Schofield as long as I
can reach him.
	Colonel Harrison is at Fayetteville, where there is a hospital. Besides
his reports, I have desired him to furnish a report of the condition of
the sick and wounded at Fayetteville and other matters of moment. II
have urged him not to leave Fayetteville unless positively driven away,
and that, if necessary, I would support him until your orders were re-
ceived to scout in the direction of the enemy, so as not to be taken by
surprise, and to send secret scouts to Clarksville or any point on the
Arkansas River where the enemymayhaveforces,and to ascertain,
as I have directed my own scouts to ascertain, where they get their
supplies and what transportation they have.
	The winter, which so long held off, has set in in earnest; snow three
days ago; thermometer four degrees below zero here; for two days it has
rained or sleeted, having moderated somewhat, but the country here is
saturated with water, and all movements, of course, retarded.
	I shall inclose a copy of the orders I have received from General Scho-
field, affecting my ~eneral movements. I shall send the following docu-
ments: First, a report of the peculiar features, character of and
present condition of the Indian command-
dition of the Nation; third, a report in second, a report of the con-
reference to negotiations with
rebels now in the Indian country, Colonel McIntosh and others, which
is, of course, to some extent secret, and, fourth, a statement of what may
be necessary for an early spring movement, or an immediate movement,
that would be of greater service, no matter who may have the command.
Awaiting your orders, I remain, with profound respect,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding Third Brigade, Army of the Frontier.

[Inciosure No. 1.]


IIDQRS. 3D BRIG., 1ST Div., ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp Curtis, January 19, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	SIR: I desire to report the peculiar features, character, and pres~nt
condition of the three Indian regiments. My close connection with them
in active service duriub the past nine months has given me opportunities
to judge, aud I submit a report as brief as it can be made, believing i

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is necessary to give the Government a clear idea of the nature and wants
of this branch of the service.
	1st. The First Indian Regiment is of Creeks, mustered at Leroy. The
only white officers at first were field officers. The regiment did some
service in June and July; it became badly demoralized for want of
sufficient and competent officers; partially broke up in August; was
collected in October, and had white first lieutenants mustered, under
General Blunts order. Some 300 or 400 of the regiment, who had
gone to Leroy in August, and who had refused to leave it, got down
with the train just at the time the Army of the Frontier was rebrigaded.
The regiment has drilled very little; are indifferently informed as to
their duties.
	These Creeks are about equal in scale of intelligence to the Delawares
of Kansas; they are inferior to the Cherokees. They are now in bad
shape, get out their details slowly, sometimes desert a post, or a party
when sent on duty; yet I would be lacking in my duty to them or the
Government if I failed to say that, with one or two good field officers,
military men, and two, or even three, company officers, they could be made
very effective. No party of them should be sent without a competent
officer. Their own officers are, with few exceptions, useless, but there
are one or two men of influence amongst the captains, brave fighters in
the field, and of influence not to be overlooked. This Creek regiment
gives me mnch more concern than either of the others.
	2d. The Second Regiment originally consisted of Osages, Quapaws,
& c., and, when it got into the Cherokee Nation, finally of Cherokees. The
Osages, who were neither more nor less than savages and thieves who
brought the whole Indian command into disgrace, were fin ally mustered
out during one of their periodic desertions, which fortunately happened
at pay time. So of the Quapaws and other broken fragments of tribes
that were little better. Under General Blunts orders, I recruited for
the Second Jndian Regiment, and its numbers have been brought up to
its present status (see reports) from Cherokees, half-breeds, and whites.
Last summer the regiment drilled but little; lately it has improved in
that respect. It still lacks necessary officers, but is in a fair way to make
a useful force. -
	3d. The Third Indian Regiment, which was my own, rejoined after its
organization, was literally taken from the enemy, and was the heaviest
blow dealt in the Southwest last summer. Profiting by the experience
of the first two regiments, it was organized by General Blunts orders, at
my suggestion, with first lieutenants and orderly sergeants picked out of
the white regiments in the field. I endeavored to secure active, intelli-
gent men, conversant with their duties as soldiers, or non-commissioned
officers, and just so far as I succeeded in this the result has been favor-
able. Unless when on actual march, the regiment had dress parade
every evening, and drill and officers schools every day. The result is
that it is as well drilled as many white regiments that have been a longer
time in the service. The regiment has done a great deal of active serv-
ice, besides innumerable scouts and skirmishes. They were for two
hours and forty minutes under hot musketry and finally artillery fire at
Newtonia. They participated at Fort Wayne, Cane Hill, Dutch Mills,
Prairie Grove, and other engagements. This is the only Indian regi-
ment that is really a success so far, although the Second undoubtedly
will be, but there are several errors in its organization, and some few of
this command and also the Third absent themselves without leave,
which is a chronic Indian weakness.
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MO., ARK., RANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.
captains or white officers to be fully responsible for property, and to see
orders carried out. I take the liberty of suggesting that the necessary
officers for an Indian company are, the captain (first lieutenant might be
an Indian) and second lieutenant white men; or, better yet, the captain
a white man, first lieutenant a white man, second lieutenant an Indian,
and orderly sergeant a white man. The white men to be selected from the
volunteer army, or from men who thoroughly understand military duties,
and who will work hard. It is a blunder to put men of poor ability in
an Indian regiment. It requires character, so that the Indians will
respect him, and a thorough knowledge of military duties. In a white
company, if the captain and lieutenants are ignorant, perhaps some
privates in the company can run it, but an Indian company improperly
officered is in a frightful mess.
	The officers in an Indian regiment have to work very hard to get
things in shape. The besetting sin of Indians is laziness. They are
brave as death, active to fight, but lazy. They ought invariably to be
mounted; they make poor infantry, but first-class mounted riflemen.
	The Third Regiment, most of the Second, and half of the First en-
tered the service with their own horses; were paid as infantry, but
foraged and shod by department order of General Blunt. Their horses
have nearly all been used up in the service. At this time the stock is
very poor.
	The Third Indian Regiment is of twelve companies mounted riflemen;
and has two howitzers attached. They are only paid as infantry, but
used as mounted men. About 100 of them are on foot, as their horses
have died in the service. To be efficient they ought to be mounted on
Government horses in the spring. The Third is armed with Mississippi
and Prussian rifles. The Second, Prussian rifles and muskets, and the
First with hunting rifles, and have to mold their bullets.
	Nothing but active steps to supply necessary orders can save the First
Indian Regiment from utter demoralization. My orders to drill are
disregarded. As I compel the regiments to draw on consolidated pro-
vision returns, I have difficulty in getting reports from them. I am
much embarrassed, as arresting all the officers of a regiment is not to
be thought of, and permitting it to run loose has a bad effect on the rest.
I earnestly desire instructions and necessary authority to myself or some
others. In the mean time I shall do the best I can.
	With great respect,	WM. A. PHILLIPS,

Colonel, Commanding Third Brigade.

[Sub-Inclosures.]

GENERAL ORDERS, ILDQRS. THIRD BRIGADE, FIRST DIVISION,
			   ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
	IN o. 6.	)	Camp Curtis, Ark., January 14, 1863.

	I. Commanders of regiments, battalions, and batteries will be held
responsible for keeping the men of their command within camp. No
man must leave camp but under orders, or with a pass signed by his
company and regimental commander and approved at these headquar-
ters.
	II. Any person found foraging for himself without orders will be at
once arrested. All commissioned and non-commissioned officers and
guards are specially charged with this duty. When arrested they will
be reported to the provost-marshal for punishment, and in every case
the article or articles they have taken shall be handed over to the reg

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CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.LYNION.
59
mental commissary of the regiment or command to which the party
arresting belongs, for distribution as public stores.
	III.	In accordance with general orders already issued from the War
Department and Departmeut of the Missouri, it is ordered that all con-
traband stock taken from the enemy be turned over to the brigade quar-
termaster, who shall brand, take charge of, and have the same used as
Government property. Every head of cattle taken by any officer or
soldier shall immediately be reported to the quartermaster, who will
keep au account, which shall indicate the exact place where taken, de-
scription, and name of owner, or, if unknown, shall so mark it; and
sajd books shall indicate whether vouchers have been issued or money
paid for them, and the amount, and the brigade commissary, in the ab-
sence of a properly authorized contractor, shall have such stock turned
over to him by the quartermaster, for beef, as needed.
	IV.	The brigade forage-master and regimental quartermaster shall
keep an account of all forage taken by foraging parties, or taken into
their regiments; said accounts will indicate where taken, and for what
voucher or pay have been given. No foraging party shall leave camp
save in command of a commissioned officer, who shall not permit the
men to straggle, and who shall be held accountable for the conduct of
his command. He will, on his return, hand in an account of forage
taken to these headquarters, to be in writing, certified by him.
	V.	All citizens shall be kept out of camp until permission has been
given them to enter. They will be stopped by the pickets, and de-
tained there until the provost-marshal be apprised of their presence,
names, and business.
	VI.	Commanders of regiments, battalions, and batteries will see that
all the men of their respective commands, reported for duty, and at the
time in camp, are present at drill and parade. Company drill, 10 oclock;
battalion drill, 11 oclock; dress parade, 4 oclock; regimental school
of commissioned officers, 7 to 8 oclock, Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays; company school of non.commissioned officers, 7 to 8 oclock,
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays; Sunday, inspection and dress
parade in the afternoon; no drill. These schools are enjoined to give
their earliest attention to all the details of guard duty.
	VII.	Commanders of regiments and battalions are ordered to report
the number of horses for duty in each company, and no others are to be
supplied with forage.
	VIII.	On the request of commanders of regiments, an additional wagon
or wagons shall be sent out for forage for food for refugees, to be issued
to them by the forage-master, in quantities that shall insure of its not
being wasted.
By order of William A. Phillips, colonel commanding:
	WILLIAM GALLAHEIt,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.

SPEcIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. THIRD BRIGADE, FIRST DIVISION,
			 ARMY OF THE IFRONTIER,
	No. 12.	)	Camp Curtis, Ark., January 15, 1863.
	I.	It is ordered that the senior white officer in any company of an In-
dian regiment be held fully accountable for the getting out of details,
roll-calls, drills, and for the performance of every other duty as com-
manding officer; and each company of such regiment shall at once be
put in such a condition as shall insure greater promptitude in reporting
details. This order is not to be construed as relieving any Indian officer
of any duty he is capable & f performing

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MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.
	II. Details, when immediate, must take no longer time to get out
the men than five minutes for footmen and ten minutes for mounted
men from the moment the order is served on the officer, which may
be verbally or in writing by the adjutant, sergeant-major, or on order
of a commanding officer.
	ilL All details ini~ist be made impartially, or in order from those re-
ported for duty, and those reported not for duty shall draw only hospital
rations by a medical officer, in such amount as may be allowed by the
colonel commanding. It shall be the duty of the senior white officer of
the company, when a man detailed for duty has not ep9rted promptly,
to put him ou a list, which must be handed in each time a consolidated
provision return is sent up, and such parties shall draw no coffee or
sugar for such term of days as in return; and such persons shall go iu
a mess by themselves, and this punishment shall not relieve them from
other punishment or the necessity of doing extra duty.
	IV. Whenever au Indian officer, lieutenant or captain, refuses to obey
the order of the senior white officer in getting out details, or doing any
necessary or legitimate duty, he will be reported to his regimental com-
mander, and through him to these headquarters.
	V. And it is further ordered that whenever any Jndiau captain or
senior officer shall notify the commander of his regiment that he is com-
petent for the business and responsibility of his company, and is desir-
ous of fully assuming it, he shall be authorized to do so, and that he
snall after such time be so held accountable.
	By order of William A. Phillips, colonel commanding Third Brigade:
	WILLIAM GALLAHER,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.

SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. THIRD BRIGADE, FIRST DFVIsION,
			   ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
	No. 19.	)	Camp Curtis, Ark., January 18, 1863.
	I. As it has been found by repeated experience that Indian soldiers
and officers get liquor when sutlers have it, even when they do not sell
it to them, it is hereby ordered that no sutler in the Third Brigade
shall be permitted to have or to keep in his possession any intoxicat-
ing liquor, and any sutler found with any article of that kind after
this date shall be liable to have his whole establishment confiscated.
	II. it is made the duty of all officers, commissioned or non-cominis-
sioned, immediately to report to these headquarters any knowledge
which may come into their possession relative to liquor of any kind
being in or near camp. Tho efficiency and existence of the Indian coin-
mand depends on the enforcement of this order, and an especial appeal
for it is made to all officers.
	By order of William A. Phillips, colonel commanding Third Brigade:
WILLIAM GALLAHER,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
[Inclosure No. 2.]

IIDQRS 3D BRIG., 1ST DIV., ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
	.,	ary 19, 1863.
Major General CURTIS,	Camp Curtis, Ark Janu
L1ommanding Department of the Missouri:
	SIR:	As my orders direct me to subsist, as far as possible, des-
titute Indians in the Nation, I desire to state its condition. Some
time ago Major Foreman, and a battalion of the Third Indian IReg

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ment, was ordered by General Blunt to Neosho. It was on the route
of supply from Fort Scott, which was then partially guarded. Major
Foreman is still there with his force (see reports). He moved down a
number of Cherokee families from the IDrywood, and Neosho, which
had been partially abandoned, is densely peopled. The bulk of the
Cherokee people are still in the Nation. Since our recent movements,
and since the rebels were driven toward the Canadian River, many
rebel families have fled with them and after them, to escape starva-
tion.
	There is not, to-day half enough food to do the people now in the
Nation. I am running Hildebrands Mill, and when I get some flour
and meal shall send it to Tahlequah, Park Hill, and Fort Gibson, to pre-
vent the people now in want from starving. I shall send 400 men with
the party the moment I can spare them, and this party, besides escort-
ing and delivering the breadstuffs, can keep the enemy over the river.
The opening season comes early in the Indian Nation. To escape
drought, planting should begin in March. The Nation is nearly desti-
tute of seed; the Government or the charitable should supply it early,
or all this people will be dependent on us another year. I beg leave to
submit my own plan, and it may be of service should 1 be superseded
by another. It is to have at least 200 or 300 wagons with supplies
ready at Fort Scott at the close of February, 50 that the command,
refugees and all, should move forward rapidly in a few days to Fort Gib-
son. Besides seed for the people, the train should carry commissaries
[stores] and ammunition for the whole command for at least forty days,
with some surplus rations to issue to the destitute and to the soldiers
to be brought over from the rebel ranks, the Choctaws and Creeks,
nuder McIntosh. With such supplies and a rapid movement, the coun-
try could be occupied in early spring. There are plenty of beef cattle
in the valley of the Arkansas. The train could bring supplies, and in
the mean time enough could be done to thoroughly redeem the Nation.
	I disapprove of covering more country than we can hold, or of invit-
ing people to show their devotion to the Government until we can pro-
tect them from the consequences of such manifestation.
	I am ordered to draw my supplies from Fort Scott. The line can be
maintained, but will require some force to sustain it. Besides the
Cherokee Nation, the Creek Nation is destitute of seed; seeds of all
kind will be needed. The families at Neosho and the Creek families
in Kansas will need transportation to move them into the Nation. Un-
less the Government makes up its mind to subsist them another year,
they oaghI~ to be sent home early.
	All of which I submit, with profound respect.
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding Third Brigade, Army of the Frontier.

[Inclosure No. 3.]


HDQRS. 3D BRIc~., 1ST DIV., ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp Curtis, Ark., January 19, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS,
-	tiommanding Department of the Missouri:
	SIR: I desire to report in reference to certain negotiations with per-
sons now in the rebel service in the Indian Nation. During my expedi-
tion at the close of the year, I crossed the Arkansas River and burned
Fort Davis, and opened negotiations with Colonel McIntosh and the
rebel Creeks, and also the rebel Choctaws. I did so because I asce

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tamed that Colonel McIntosh, who is an honorable gentleman, was
really sick of the rebel service, and had always been a lukewarm sup-
porter of it. The rebel Choctaws, the only Indians that have done real
hard fighting for the rebels, are dissatisfied and disgusted, and could be
brought over by proper effort. To open the Indian Nation and clear the
way to Texas through a country of friends I concluded was a wise and
true policy. I submit what has been done, and await orders.
	I burned Fort Davis, to root the rebel army out of house and home,
on the south bank of the Arkansas River, and as an exhibit of power
to affect the Indians. It was no mere wanton destruction. I treated
the private property of even rebels scrupulously, so as to pave the way
for negotiations, and spared the house of Colonel McIntosh, near Fort
Davis, although sold by him to the rebel Government, through Albert
Pike. In a note to him I told him I spared the house as private prop-
erty, not regarding the sale. Of course, you will understand that I acted
in the premises merely with the necessary delicacy required to facilitate
negotiations. 1 had no personal interview with Colonel McIntosh. I
had an interview with two of his intimate friends, and would have met
him at 10 oclock next day, but at 12 oclock at night I got General
Blunts order to hurry down the Arkansas to guard his flank, and started
at 12.30, and marched 50 miles before next night. I dissuaded Colonel
McIntosh from making an immedfrte demonstration for the Govern-
ment. I foresaw that the scarcity of all forage and eatables might render
it impossible that [we~j could be close to him before spring, and the ex-
perieuce of the Cherokees satisfied me that it was as unwise as cruel
to invite such a demonstration before we could protect it. From what
I did, and tried to do, I am satisfied that what we do with the Choctaws
must be by second class men and the people themselves; and yet every.
thing can be done by proper management. It requires an exhibit of
power. Our own soldiers should be well clad and fed, and proper meas-
ures furnished to clothe and take care of those who may be taken into
the service. A little means judiciously applied can accomplish a great
deal.
	Besides these facts, I have had communication with several parties
who belong to a secret Union league in Western Texas. This is a sig-
nificant matter. Captain [F. W.j Miner, now a prominent member of
Coopers staff; is an influential member of it. More than half of the
men and officers of Colonel [J. G.] Stevens (and [A. M.I Alexanders)
Texas regiment belong to it. The same is true of 6ther regiments.
	Into whatever hands the management of these very delicate matters
may fall, let me entreat you to preserve with the strictest secrecy what
I now communicate. It is, and ought to remain, a Government secret.
	I shall be happy to communicate anything further that I know or
may learn, and remain, with great respect,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding Third Brigade, Army of the Frontier.


CAMP OPPOSITE FORSYTH, Mo.,
General SCHOFIELD,	January 19, 1883.
L1ommanding Army of the Frontier:
	GENERAL: We arrived here at 12 oclock this day. I met Captain
Julian, Fourteenth Missouri State Militia Cavalry, at Forsyth, with
dispatches for you; the bearer also has dispatches fey yon; and. I hav

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CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION.
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directed them to proceed toward Cassville, thinking that they would
reach you. The river is 2 feet past fording. The ferry-boat is still
here, and I will have it put in order and cross the division as soon as
possible. Shall await your orders at Forsyth. Will suffer for bread-
stuf1~ in a few days unless we get some; also beef. Forage is scarce,
yet we will be able to subsist the animals for a few days.
Very respectfully, your obedient servaut,
	JAMES 0. GOWEB,
Colonel, Commanding Third Division.
	HEADQUARTERS,
Brigadier-General LOAN, -	Warrensburg, January 19, 1863.
Commanding District of Central Missouri:
	GENERAL: Quantrills band has again returned, said to number in
all from 200 to 500 men. One squad of 50, in passing north near Ger-
mantown, captured 1 lieutenant and 4 men of the Enrolled Missouri
Militia from that post. We captured one of the men. He stated that
he belonged to Quantrills original band, and that they had come up to
winter. I sent out this morning 125 men in search of a 1~and said to
have camped at head of Davis Creek yesterday.
	Major Penney has shipped me 13,000 instead of 35,000 rounds of am-
munition. Can I get ~he remainder ~ Please let me know what conclu-
sion you have come to in reference to moving the two companies at
Calhoun.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E.	C. CATHERWOOD,
Colonel, Commanding Post.

JkNUARY 19, 1863.
	Resolved by the House of Representatives, the & nate concurring, That
the thanks of the State of Kansas are justly and eminently due, and
are hereby tendered, to our brave soldiers and their gallant officers for
the unfading laurels won on so many bloody fields of battle, in Kansas,
Missouri, the Indian Nation, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi,
where they have so nobly sustained the glory of the Stars and Stripes.
We thank them for the deeds of valor shown at Wilsons Creek, at Dry-
wood, at Corinth, at Holly Springs, at Cane Hill, Newtonia, Prairie
Grove, and Van Buren, and for the almost innumerable and brilliant
skirmishes fought and won in Missouri, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Ten-
nessee. We thank them for the undaunted courage they have every-
where displayed, for the noble heroism they have shown in leaving the
comforts of home to do battle for the maintenance of the Government
and the preservation of our liberties.
	Resolved, That while we cannot be too grateful to the living for their
gallantry, we tender our heartfelt sympathies to the surviving friends
of our dead heroes, whose memories shall be cherished by a grateful
people, and whose names shall be as household words at every hearth-
stone in our State.
	Resolved, That the Secretary of State be, and he is hereby, requested
to forward a copy of these resolutions to our major-generals, brigadier-
generals, and to the colonel of every Kansas regiment, with the request
that they be read at the head of his regiment, in order that thereby our
soldiers may be irfcited to still higher patriotism and nobler deeds

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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, January 20, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS, & Ant Louis, Jib.:
	The order suspending for the present any further action upon assess-
ments for damages was not designed to be limited to Saint Louis, but
was meant to include all such assessments in the State of Missouri.
You will, therefore, suspend them until further instructions.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
& cretary of War.


CIRCULAR.] IIDQRS. DISTRICT OF NORTHEASTERN MISSOURI,
Warrenton, Mo., January 20, 1863.
	GENTLEMEN: You will not, for the present, continue the collection
of any assessments you have made. Tt is hoped that the proper knowl-
edge of this matter on the part of the President will soon permit the
resumption of your work, which for the present, on account of strong
opposition made to it by your Representatives in Congress and the
President, must be suspended. It would be well to let your Represent-
atives have a knowledge of your feelings on the subject, as they are
now working against it with such force as makes it advisable to bend
to the pressure for a little while, for fear of a Presidential order revok-
ing the whole thing.
With much respect, your obedient servant,
LEWIS MERRILL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding District of Northeastern Missouri.

	(Copies sent to Scotland~ Schuyler, Adair, Marion, Randolph, And-
rain, Shelby, Boone, Howard, Saint Charles, Monroe, Callaway, Lincoln,
Montgomery, Macon, Lewis, Knox, Clarke, Sullivan, Ralls, and Pike
Counties.)


GENERAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. CENTRAL DISTRICT OF MISSOURI,

No. 3.	Jefferson City, Mo., January 20, 1863.
	The armies of the enemy have been driven beyond the borders of
this State. For more than a year past he has been unable to maintain
any regular force within them. Yet, in violation of all known rules of
warfare, civilized or savage, the rebels are in the habit of sending their
emissaries within the State for the purpose of recruiting and for other
hostile purposes. Now, in view of the recent assassinations, robberies,
and murders committed in this military district by armed bands, who
in so doing assume to be acting gander authority derived from rebel
sources, and who are instigated thereto by the emissaries sent here
by our enemies to incite their adherents to the commission of the most
diabolical crimes, attended in some instances with acts of such savage
cruelty and fiendish atrocity that the history of the world can furnish
no parallel for them (the bodies of their victims are horribly mutilated
the bleeding, quivering flesh is torn from the cheeks, as the face 18
stamped with the boot-heels of the murderer; their ears are cut off;
powder is poured into their ears and exploded, and untold horrors fail
to satiate the malice of those who cause the fiends in hell to shudder by
the enormity of their crimes), it becomes an imperative duty to provide






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at once adequate means to suppress these outrages, and furuish full
and ample protection to loyal citizens against their recurreuce. To
these ends it is ordered:
	1st. That any person found within this military district attempting to
recruit or organize any force to act against the Federal Government, or
the government of this State, or against the peaceable inhabitants of
either, or who holds any commission or. other paper, purporting to be
a commission or other authority from those in rebellion or otherwise op-
posing Federal authority, to recruit, organize, or otherwise collect or
assemble any force to act in opposition to the Federal authority, shall
be promptly executed by the first commissioned officer to whom he may
be delivered or under whose control he may be placed.
	2d. That all persons who shall knowingly harbor, conceal, aid, or abet,
by furnishing food, clothing, information, protection, or any assistance
whatever to any such emissary, Confederate officer or soldier, partisan
ranger, bushwhacker, robber, or thief, shall be promptly executed by the
first commissioned officer into whose hands he or they may be delivered
or under whose control he or they n~ay be placed. The houses at which
such persons receive,food, protection, or assistance in any way shall be
destroyed, and the personal property found at such places or on the farms
belonging thereto shall be seized and applied to the indemnification of
Union citizens for the losses sustained by them in consequence of the
wrongful acts of these bands.
	3d. .That any officer in this military district who shall fail to execute
promptly the foregoing provisions of this order will be tried by a court-
martial f~r disobedience of orders.
	By order of Brigadier-General Loan:
J. RAINSFORD,
Assistant Adjutant- General.


Troops at Helena, Ark., Cot. Cyrus Bussey commanding, January 20,
1863.

2d Arkansas Cavalry (three companies), 4th Iowa Cavalry, Lient. Col. Simeon D.
Capt. Archibald B. Freeburn. Swan.
10th Illinois Cavalry (four companies), 33d Iowa, Col. Samuel A. Rice.
Maj. Elvis P. Shaw.	36th Iowa, Col. Charles W. Kittredge.
47th Indiana (one company), Capt. Will- 1st Missouri Cavalry (three companies),
jam Henley. Col. John F. Ritter.
3d Iowa Battery, Lieut. A. Beach. 10th Missouri Cavalry (three companies).
3d Iowa Cavalry (six companies), Maj.
Oliver H. P. Scott.



WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, January 21, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis:
	By direction of the President, Major-General Grant will assume the
command of all troops in Arkansas which may be within reach of his
orders. The portion of Arkansas occupied by such troops will be tem-
porarily att~tched to the Department of the Tennessee.
II. W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief
	(Same to Major-General Grant.)

5 R RYOL XXII, PT I

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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MIssouRI
Saint Louis, January 21,
1863.
Major-General MOCLERNAND,
Gommanding Army of the Mississippi:
	GENERAL:	Arkadeiphia, at the head of navigation on the Washita
River, 70 or 80 miles southwest from Little Rock, and 65 miles north of
Monroe, Ark., is the great store-house and arsenal of the rebels in the
west. They have there manufactories for guns, ammunition, and cloth-
ing, besides large supplies of various sorts. It generally has but a small
garrison. That point, it is said, can be reached by a good rQad from
Gaines Landing, on the Mississippi, in 87 miles, a point 21 miles below
Napoleon. If a dash could be made on Arkadelphia, it would terribly
disconcert and cripple the rebels of the Trans-Mississippi. If you should
have time, I recommend the matter to your favorable consideration. A
strong force, to prevent flank movements, should go out 40 or 50 miles,
and a force of cavalry and light artillery should do the rest in about
eight days. I fear the swamps in the eastern part of the route may
embarrass this undertaking. As I have ordered General Gorman, so I
recommend to you: We must defer everything to the opening of the
Mississippi.
I am, general, very truly, your obedient servant,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- Qeneral.


IIDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp on White River, January 21, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM R. JUDSON,
Commanding First Brigade:
	COLONEL:	We are crossing White River very slowly, but it is falling
very fast. As you have plenty of forage at War Eagle, I think you
had better stay there to-morrow, though cross over on this side. Start
very early next day, as I think we will get completely over to-morrow.
Please have the commissary train on the other side of War Eagle, as I
want to get out of it some rations for Colonel iluston. who is in your
rear. When the rations are taken out, then bring it across to your
camp. I send a letter to Colonel finston, which please forward to him
to-night, if possible. He is back at our old camp. I have asked him
t6 send his own wagons up to War Eagle to get the supplies he wants.
Mr. Bissell, who represents the commissary, leaves in the morning for
your camp to superintend the issue.
Yours, truly,
WM. WEER,
fJolonel, L1ommanding Division.



WASHINGTON, D - C., January 22, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS,
Saint Louis, Mo.:
	GENERAL:	The order relating to provost-marshals was transmitted
by me precisely as I received it from the Secretary of War. I shall lay
before him your protests of the 14th and lSth,* with inclosed papers, and
* Probably reference is to communications of l5tli and 17th

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await his orders. 1 understand, unofficially, that the order resulted
from the representations of the Congressional delegation and others of
the abuses of the provost-marshal system in parts of the State where
there was no military force nor any necessity for one.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
II.	W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF SOUTHEASTERN MISSoURI,
Camp in the Field, near Alton, January 22, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS,
Commanding Department:
	GENERAL: I send up an aide for dispatches. Warren has just re-
ported to me by letter. Marmaduke went down Bryants Fork on the
14th. Part of my cavalry are in his rear. Some prisoners have been
brought, who report llindman at Oil Trough Bottom, near Batesville.
	My last train of supplies ought to be here in four or five days. The
roads are most horrible. Warren has been ordered to come here, leav-
ing escort sufficient for his train. We now wait your orders, when and
where to move.
Most truly and respectfully,
J.	XV. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier. General, Commanding.



HEADQUARTERS FISKS BRIGADE, U. S. VOLUNTEERS,
flelena, January 22, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis:
	MY DEAR GENERAL: I am just returned from the White River, and
am organizing my command for Vicksburg. I go to-night. We shall
take Vicksburg sure, even though all the Confederacy should be there
to oppose it. Our expedition to Devalls Bluff has not been productive
of great results; some expeditions are not. I have done all I could in
my weak way to ci~owd a force up the Arkansas while the Vicksburg
expedition was being organized; in this I am opposed all around. I
called upon Admiral Porter yesterday to press the proposition npon
him, now while the river is full to its banks; no go. Perhaps it is best
it should not be done.
I remain, yours, to command,
CLINTON B. FISK,
Brigadier- General.


IIDQRS. 8TH AND 9TH DISTS., DEPT. OF THE MISSOURI,
Camp Curtis, Ark., January 22, 1863.
Colonel [JOHN F.] PHILIPS,
Commanding Federal Forces, N	Mo.:
	SIR:	I desire to forward the accompanying dispatches and mail mat-
ters to Springfield.
	By order of General Curtis, I take command of the Eighth and Ninth
Districts, Department of the Missouri, and my line of transportation to
Fort Scott. As I have to communicate directly with General Curtis, and
as part of my command is at Neosho, I design forwarding my dispatches

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& c., by Newtonia, Mount Vernon, and Springfield, instead of sending
by Elkhorn. I shall write to General Brown, and anticipate opening
communications in order to secure the regular passage of mail matter
and dispatches via Neosho, Newtonia, and Springfield.
	Have you heard anything of the rebel forces under Marmaduke? I
have had scouting parties looking for him, with little effect, and have
not yet been advised by General Schofield that he has gone down White
River.
	Please communicate through Major Foreman, at Neosho, any informa-
tion concerning his or other forces in the State. In case of necessity, I
am in supporting distance of yon.
	Respectfully,	WM. A. PHiLLIPS,

Colonel, Commanding Third Brigade, Army of the Frontier.



SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE TENNESSEE,
	No. 22.	]Jiliemphis, Tenn., January 22, 1863.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	XV.	In pursuance of orders from Headquarters of the Army, the
major-general commanding assumes command of all troops in Arkansas
which are or may be in reach of his orders, and that portion of Arkan-
sas occupied by such troops is temporarily attached to the Department
of the Tennessee.
	2d.	The forces under command of Brigadier-General Gorman are as-
signed to the Thirteenth Army Corps, Maj. Gen. J. A. MeClernand
commanding, and will report accordingly.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant:
	[JOHN A. RAWLINS,]
	Assistant Adjutant- General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, January 23, 1863.
Maj. Gen. U. S. GRANT, Memphis, Tenn.:
	The prisoners are arriving here, and what to do with them is a diffi-
cult question. I have them now on Arsenal Island, without shelter. I
am obliged to put them where a small guard will do,for I have sent
everything down to help you in the down-river matters. I telegraphed
General Gorman, through you, at Memphis, on the 11th instant, to
Continue to regard the Yicksburg movement of primary importance. Let all other
moves delay, if deemed necessary. Lend boats and men for that object, but do not
weaken Helena so as to endanger the position.

	Now I receive orders extending your command over-
All troops in Arkansas which may be within reach of his orders. That portion of
Arkansas occupied by such troops will be temporarily attached to the Department
of tbe Tennessee.

	You will please inform me, at your earliest convenience, what troops
and what territory you will assume, as I must arrange my supervision
of affairs [according] to your orders. I suppose you will include Helena
in the enlargement of your command. If Holmes and Hindman mass all
their forces this side of the Arkansas River, they may give me trouble

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but I hope you will close out Yicksburg before they can do much, and
return to my command all the force necessary to clean out Arkansas.
	With my best wishes for your success, I remain, general, very truly,
yours,
SAML. B. CURTIS,
Major- General.


[DEPARTMENT OF THE MissouRi,]
January 23, 1863.
General DAVIDSON, Alton, lJfo:
	If Hindman has got in your front, you must hold on until you get
more force. Warren seems almost immovable; have given him re-
peated orders to move forward. Arrest him for delay, if he does not
obey your orders in this regard promptly. A telegraph repairer was
captured on your line yesterday. I hope you will fall back, if troubled
about supplies. I think our river expedition, after taking the Old Post,
may go after Yicksburg, preventing you from help that way. In such
an event, you must delay any great movement for a return of the Ar-
kansas force to the Arkansas rivers. I expect further news from the
rivers soon.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


IIDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
	Camp on White River, January 23, 18639 a. m.
Lieut. Col. C. W. MARSH, Chief of Staff:
	I have constructed here a wagon-boat and flat-boat. Have crossed
already a battery, regiment of infantry, some cavalry, and some 100
wagons. Will, I think, have all my command over by to-morrow morn-
ing. I send a party to ascertain your whereabouts, in order that I may
receive directions as to marching. I understand that in the neighbor-
hood of Elkhorn forage is very scarce. I would also like to know
what to do with the flat-boat we have built. If Colonel Huston wishes
to use it, I, of course, could leave it as it is; if not, I would like to take,
with me the chain cable we are using. He is in our rear, and if he in-
tends to use it, should send a party forward to take possession. If we
go down White River, the boat could be floated down and made service-
able in crossing after forage.
	Yours, respectfully,	WM. WEER,
	Colonel, Commanding Division.


HELENA, ARK., January 23, 1863.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
	SIR: I have the honor to report that I have returned to Helena, bring-
ing with me the books and papers belonging to the office of the military
governor of this State. The army under General Gorman met with no
resistance in going to Devalls Bluff and Des Arc, on the White River,
but the heavy rains had rendered the roads impracticable for the march
of an army from the White River to Little RocL General Gorman wa

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prevented (as he informs me) by orders from the commandant of the
Department of the Missouri from advancing on Little Rock, by the way
of Arkansas River.
I am, sir, with respect, your obedient servant,
	AMOS F. ENO,
Secretary pro tern. and Adjutant- General of Arkansas.


GENERAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. STATE OF Mo., ADJT. GEN.S OFFICE,
	No. 4.	Saint Louis, January 23, 1863.
	The following changes in the military districts of Missouri are hereby

announced, for the information of all concerned:
	1st. The Eighth and Ninth Districts, composed of the counties of Put.
nam, Schuyler, Scotland Clarke Sullivan
Macon, Shelby, Marion,	, Adair, Knox, Lewis, Linn,
Randolph, Howard, Monroe, Ralls, Andrain,
Pike, Boone, Callaway, Montgomery, Lincoln, Warren, and Saint
Charles, are hereby united, and, with the county of Chariton,heretofore
belonging to the Sixth District, will hereafter form the Eighth Military
District of Missouri, to be commanded by Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Bar-
tholow; headquarters at Glasgow.
	2d. The Seventh Military District will hereafter be composed of the
counties heretofore forming the district, namely: Atchison, Nodaway,
Worth, Harrison, Mercer, Grundy, Livingston, Daviess, Gentry, De
Kalb, Andrew, flolt, and Buchanan, and of the following counties of
the Sixth District: Carroll, CaIdwell, Ray, Clinton, Clay, and Platte,
and will be commanded by Brig. Gen. 0. Guitar; head quarters at Saint
Joseph.
	3d. The counties of Jackson, La Fayette, and Saline, heretofore belong-
ing to the Sixth, are attached to the Fifth Military District; said dis-
trict to be commanded by Brig. Gen. Richard C. Vaughan; headquarters~
at Sedalia.
	Commanding officers of regiments and battalions within the above
districts will immediately report to their respective district commanders.
	By order of the commander-in-chief:
WM. D. WOOD,
Acting Adjutant- General.


SAINT Louis, Mo., January 24, 1863.
Major-General HALLEOK, General-in- Chief:
	General Gorman telegraphs from Devalls Bluff 18th instant, that?
aided by three gunboats, he ascended White River to Devalls Bluff and
Des Arc, taking about 150 prisoners, 2 columbiads, and about 200 small-
arms. This, with the taking of Arkansas Post, is successfully carrying
out plan arranged and concluded by us December 18.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


	[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI], January 24, 1863.
General SCHOFIELD, Camp on White River:
General Gornzan, with gunboats, ascended White River to Des Are,
reporting to me on the 18th, from Devalls Bluff, where he took siege

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guns and other arms. He may send troops farther, but the Vicksburg
move may require all the river force.
	If the rivers obstruct eastern movement, come round them.
SAML. iR. CURTIS,
Major- General.

HEADQUARTERS,
Houston, Mo., January 24, 1863.
Col. N. P. CHIPMAN,
Chief of Staff, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	COLONEL: The order of the general commanding which refers to
paroling officers, dated January 6, did not reach me until the evening
of January 20. All of my action with the prisoners at llartville was
taken, therefore, before the reception of the order. Twenty.seven pris-
oners were sent from Lebanon to Roila, and 69, including 2 captains
and 2 lieutenants, to llartville. General Davidson sent Major Lippert,
of his staff, to communicate with me yesterday. I wait his further
orders. The roads are said to be absolutely impassable for transporta-
tion. On receipt of your order to move on Monday last, I sent a courier
to iRolla to hurry forward my transportation, but yesterday it had not
moved. I am anxious and impatient to move, but I am helpless at this
time. I could send forward part of the command, but as you have
ordered me to keep it together, I shall not separate it.
	I am informed that Colonel Glover is anxious to have the six compa-
nies of his regiment now with me ordered back to IRolla. Youmay not
be aware that a portion of these soldiers are from Illinois. There is not
a good feeling between that part of the command and the Missouri con-
tingent. Those with me are averse to going back, and I should be very
sorry to lose them. Ii have drilled and disciplined them into good
soldiers.
Very respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
F1TZ HENRY WARREN,
Brigadier- General.

[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]
January 24, 1863.
General XXTARREN, Houston
	If you have not moved forward as ordered on the 19th, you will turn
over the command to next in rank, fall back to Rolla yourself~ and ex-
plain your neglect of orders. If the force has not moved, the Second
Missouri Artillery will remain.
SAML. iR. CURTIS,
Major- General.

[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]
January 24, 1863.
Col. W. M. STONE, Roll~:
	Move your regiment forward toward Houston. 1f when you get to
Salem or Houston, you find you are not likely to overtake the Warren
forces, halt and await further orders. I telegraph to relieve General
Warren. I cannot perceive why he should so long delay his march.
SAML. iR. CURTIS,
Major- General

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HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EASTERN ARKANSAS,

Maj. Gen. SAMUEL H. CURTIS,	Helena, January 24, 1863.
Commanding Department of the Missouri, Saint Louis, ]JiLo.:

	GENERAL:	1 am again permanently in position at this post. Gen.
eral Fisk is now all ready with a division of six regiments of infantry,
three companies of cavalry, and First Missouri Battery, leaving me in
command of less than 5,000 effective men.
	I trust you will allow me to have Generals ilovey and Washburn,
and so arrange it as not to send to this post any brigadier that ranks
either of them. They are eminently nnexceptionable officers, and we
harmonize well. One, you know, commands the cavalry; the other the
infantry. ilovey has at very slim division of infantry, and Washburn
a very slim division of cavalry. This organization, you will perceive,
is made as a compliment to their rank, and to dignify their commands.
	General Fisk would like to have staid with me, but General McCler-
nands orders, predicated upon General Grants, asked for General Fisks
forces, and I gave them as requested. I send this, fearing the public
dispatches may not reaCh you.
I am, general, very truly, your friend,
W.	A. GORMAX,
Brigadier. General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, Mo., January 24, 1863.
Brig. Gen. WILLIS A. GORMAN,
Commanding District of Eastern Arkansas:
	GENERAL:	Your dispatch from Devalls Bluff is duly received. I
congratulate you and your command on your success.
	I apprehended trouble at different points on White River, but you
must have overcome all of them. If we can retain one or two gun.
boats on White River, and your force can be united with other forces
on this side, we can soon clean out Northern Arkansas. But the Vicks.
burg matter is ofprimaryimportance,and before this reaches you I
may not have you within a hundred miles of my command. The tak-
ing of the forts on both the Arkansas and White Rivers is a complete
success, so far, in my general plan of the Arkansas campaign. The
only trouble is the necessity of withdrawing forces for Vicksbnrg that
I would like to move still farther, so as to join my frontier and south-
eastern armies, neither of which can proceed until they are certain of
receiving supplies by those rivers.
I am, general, very truly, your obedient servant
SAML. H. CURTIS,
]Iifajor- General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI
Saint Louis, ]JJio., January 24, 1863.
Maj. Gen. JOHN A. MOCLERNAND,
(lommanding Army of the Mississippi:
	GENERAL:	I am in receipt of yours of the 14th instant. The move
oui the Old Post was not only successful and exceedingly creditable t

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you and the forces that participated, but in conformity with plans other
forces were engaged in carrying out.
	I suppose the primary matter of taking Vicksburg will defer further
movements in Arkansas, but I hope you may be successful in the fur-
ther progress of your arms. The Vicksburg matter must now be ap-
proached with caution. After a full -knowledge of difficulties, and the
best way to surmount them, it may be necessary to delay until you can
combine your efforts with General Banks. It is a matter of vast in-
terest and great anxiety throughout the whole country.
I am, general, very truly, your friend and obedient servant,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


CAMP, Gross Timbers, JIJio., January 24, 1863.
Major-General CURTIs:
	We have crossed White River at lastthe First Division on flat-boats
and the Second on a bridge. Will be at Keytesville and Cassville to-
morrow. I will wait there for further information or orders from you,
and form preparation for a forward movement. I believe Hiudman has
crossed the river at Little Rock. If our troops have that place, and in-
tend to hold it, I can start from Keytesville in a few days with supplies
enough to carry me to Little Rock. If there is doubt about our troops
being or remaining there, perhaps I had better go to Batesville, from
which point I can operate with the river forces, and still draw my sup-
plies from Rolla, if necessary. The Third Division is at Forsyth, and
Colonel Clouds brigade, of the First Division, was in pursuit of Mar-
maduke, east of Springfield, several days ago. I have not heard from
him since. I can get my command together sooner on the Batesville
line than on this, and reach Little Rock about as soon.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Brigadier- General.


FAYETTEVILLE, January 25, 1863.
Lieut. Col. T. A. SWITZLER:
	Governor Phelps says General Curtis thinks no militia should be en-
rolled. No arms can now be had. Thinks I had better call all I can
into the tlnited States service for three years.
	There is already a very large list of names, and will be a great Union
meeting here on Tuesday. I. will do all I can to promote enlistments.
	Ask the general to let me use the six hundred stand of arms for some
companies here, not allowing them to be taken away; and dont stop
urging the militia organization with General Schofield and at Saint
Louis. We can, and must, hold this country.
		M. LA RUE HARRISON.
	(olonel, Commanding Post.


HDQRS. THIRD DATISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Forsyth, Mo., January 25, 1863.
CoL C. W. MARSH,
Assistant Adjutant-General:
	COLONEL: I have the honor to report that we are succeeding very
well in crossing the river, and will have everything over by to-morro

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	night. Both of the batteries are now safely over. On yesterday morn-
ing I sent a scout df 100 men, under Major Anderson, to Carroilton,
which will return to-morrow evening. I started Graysons train (60
wagons) to Springfield yesterday, also a train of 80 wagons, which
reached ns here on the evening of the 23d instant. You are probably
aware that General ilerron took with him his entire staff; except Cap-
tain Littleton, commissary of subsistence, and Lieutenant Pettit, acting
assistant quartermaster. Captain Littleton asked to be relieved on the
21st, saying that he had orders to report to General flerron in Spring-
field. I accordingly detailed Capt. H. Jordan, Nineteenth Iowa In-
fantry, to relieve him, and he has also gone, making a transfer of his
subsistence stores to Captain Jordan. Lieutenant Pettit desires also
to be relieved and join his regiment, the Thirty-eighth Iowa Infantry.
I have, of course, given no leave of absence, and very much doubt the
propriety of their leaving. I shall, however, be able to detail compe-
tent officers to take charge of these departments for the present. We
are suffering much for thu want of horseshoes and nails. The quarter-
master assures me that his requisition is in for a sufficient supply, but
is unable to get them. I report it to you because I think the service is
suffering and the Government losing vastly by not furnishing a supply
of these articles. I have called upon Lieutenant-Colonel Baldwin,
provost-marshal of the division, to furnish a written statement of what
disposition was made of the 9 prisoners of war (referred to in Col. iDan.
Hustons letter) supposed to have been murdered at Huntsville, Ark.,
on the 110th instant, and will report as soon as the matter can be investi-
gated. I have no doubt but that some officer of this division ordered
these	men shot, and regard it myself as a great outrage.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES 0. GOWER,
Gol. First Iowa Gay., Gomdg. Third Div., Army of the Frontier.



[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]

January 25, 1863.
General SCHOFIELD, in the Field:
	Halt the two divisions at Crane Creek. Come no farther north than
necessary to get round bad streams. Direct Third Division to remain
forward, reporting its location. Reports say General Gorman has re-
turned to Helena. I expect further news soon. Will confer with Colonel
Allen as to quartermaster matters.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
iliftrjor- General.


PRAIRIE LANDING, ARK.,
Twenty-five miles from mouth of White River, January 26, 1863.
	Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
	SIR: I have the honor to report that on the night of the 11th instant
I left Helena, Ark., with the army, under command of General Gorman,
and took with me the books and papers of the office of the military
governor of this State.
	If General Gorman is successful in his present undertaking, of which
there seems to be no reasonable doubt, Devalls Bluff; on the Whit

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River, the terminus of the railroad to Little Rock, will be in possession
of our army in at farthest a few days.
	The railroad to Little Rock, if obstructed, can easily be put in run-
ning order, and then the Government will have at all times of the year
a sure and safe means of transportation of supplies to Little Rock during
nine months of the year by the White River and railroad, from Devalls
Blnff; and during three months (when the White River is not navigable)
by land-carriage from Helena to IDevalls Bluff, and by railroad from
there. Besides this, for more than six months of the year the Arkansas
River is navigable above Little Rock.
	This railroad from Devalls Bluff to Little Rock is through a prairie
country. It is built in almost a straight line, with but few bridges, and
those over inconsiderable streams. It can easily be kept in running
order.
	The Post of Arkansas having been captured, and the entire. rebel
force captured, there is now no considerable rebel force north of the
Arkansas River. With a little effort on the part of the Government,
the line of our army can be extended to the Arkansas River, and that
line can be easily maintained. Should the railroad not be taken pos.
session of, and kept up as a military road to Little Rock, it is feared
that the Confederates will return to the north side of the Arkansas
River, and make raids into the State of Missouri. The military gov-
ernor is at present sick at Saint Louis, Mo.
I am, sir, with respect, your obedient servant,
AMOS F. EKO,
Secretary pro tern. of Arkansas, and Adjutant. General.

[Indorsements.]

WAR DEPARTMENT,
January 26, 1863.
	Respectfully referred to Major.General Curtis.
	By order of the Secretary of War:
P. II. WATSON,
Assistant Secretary of War.

SAINT Louis, February 2, 1863.
	In reply to the indorsement of the honorable Secretary, I have to say,
the railroad referred to will be used, of course, when we get it, and have
gunboat arrangements to hold the rivers and country.
	I most respectfully wish to decline any recognition of any such officer
in my command as Amos F. Eno, secretary pro tern. of Arkansas, and
adjutant.general,~~ unless so directed by law or by orders from head.
quarters.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major. General.


IIEApQUARTERS ARMY OF SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI,
Camp in the Field, near Alton, January 26, 1863.
General [CURTIS]:

	If the roads permit, I would like to make a push at Batesville. I can
send a train back from here to Rolla, for supplies, go down to BatesvilLe
and see what is there, and, if not supported by a column on my right or
left and I get no supplies from White River, I think I can light my wa

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out of the difficulty. It is of no use to have Pilot Knob as a base for
this army any longer. The roads are absolutely impassable. The train
which left my camp at Van Buren, on the 2d of January, has not, the
greater part of it, gotten up to Thomasville yet. I have ordered l)ack-
saddles to iRolla. I shall send back, say 100 of the worst wagons to be
repaired, and pack the mules of them with coffee, sugar, salt, bacon, and
some bread. The country is poor, but I will get what beef and pork
and meal can be got out of it. I have sent for portable corn mills and
shellers and sieves and bags. The capacity of these mills is such (so I
am informed) that two of them will grind for every 8,000 mouths.
	General Warren writes me he could not move before the 28th. I have
given him that much grace.
	I am sending an expedition to Pocahontas from here, under Colonel
Waring, with orders to sweep the lower settlements of Eleven Point
River, and if any troops are in Pocahontas to shell the town, and make
it unsatisfactory as a nest of traitors again.
	Major Pomeroy returned from his scout on Marmadukes rear, bring-
ing in some prisoners, and destroyed a mill and a tannery on Bennetts
River, Arkansas. The prisoners all say Marmaduke has gone to Oil
Trough Bottom, where iliudman is said to be also. The roads here
have no bottom, and it is raining now heavily. I would rather fight
quadruple my number (for Ii have good regiments) every day than this
mud one days march.
I am, general, most truly and respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TIlE FRONTIER,

Col. J. 0. GoWER,	Springfield, January 27, 1863.
Commanding Third Division, Forsyth, Mo.:
	COLONEL: You will please move your division toward Vera Cruz, by
the Ozark and Vera Cruz road, without delay. I am informed that the
usual route is north on the Ozark road, nearly to the latter place, and
thence northeast until you strike the road leading east from Ozark.
You may find a practicable road running northeast from Forsyth either
east or west of Swan Creek and intersecting the Ozark and Vera Cruz
road. If so, you will save a day~s march by taking such road. Take
whichever you learn to be most practicable. Inform me every day of
your location and movements and whatever else may be of importance.
Your movements should be as rapid as consistent with keeping your
animals in serviceable condition.
	Colonel Hustons division will follow you from Ozark, one or two days
march in your rear. Keep him informed of everything you may learn
which will facilitate his movements, such as the places where forage
can be obtained, & c.
	A train will be sent you on the 29th containing breadstuffs, cloth-
ing, & c. It will be directed to meet you at the point where you strike
the Ozark and Vera Cruz road. The chief quartermaster and commis-
sary will give directions as to the disposition of this and other trains.
Send forward a messenger to direct the train where to meet you.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Brigadier-General

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OFFICE PROVOST-MARSIIAL SAINT Louis DISTRICT,
January 27, 1863.
Brig. Gen. E. A. CARR,
Commanding Saint Louis District:
	GENERAL: I beg leave to call your attention to the fact that the
crime of desertion in the armies of the West is assuming fearful prqpor-
tions. The number of communications received by me daily show that,
while it has been serious for months past, it is a growing evil. Com-
munications are frequently received from the army of General Grant
and that of General Itosecrans, as well as from officers in this. depart-
ment. It is impossible for any considerable desertions to take place
from these armies if there is a proper surveillance observed at the sev-
eral military posts through which soldiers must pass to reach the loyal
States, and I beg leave respectfully to suggest that sure means of pre-
vention should be adopted at military posts such as Paducah, C~airo, & c.,
before they reach the public lines of travel. Before this they must
travel upon Government transports almost entirely, with persons every
one of whom should be able to show his right to travel upon them.
After they reach Cairo they become intermingled with the traveling
public,and it is impossible to detect them.
	I have reports of large numbers of deserters from the army while at
Helena. It cannot be presumed that any considerable number went
over to the enemy, or that in their desire to reach the loyal States they
traveled through the country held by the enemy. They must have
passed up the Mississippi upon Government boats. The same may be
said of deserters from Nashville, Corinth, Holly Springs, and other
military posts in the enemys country. They must travel on Govern-
ment boats, or on railroads used by the Government. If a proper sur-
veillance was exercised upon them, I feel confident that much good
would result.
	Another cause I believe to be the neglect to punish when returned
to their regiments. I have ascertained, upon inquiry, that it is a com-
mon practice to return deserters to the ranks when recovered with
scarcely an admonition. Such a practice prevailing, there is no re-
straint upon those who may wish to leave. The number of deserters
who have been returned to their regiments from Saint Louis are num-
bered by hundreds, and the number of stragglers, semi-deserters, & c.,
by thousands, and I cannot but think that, after all, it is but a small
proportion of those who desert who come to Saiiit Louis.
	I submit these suggestions in the belief that, if they can be followed
out, it will result in much good to the service.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEG. E. LEIGHTON,
Major and Provost-Marshal- General.

[Indorsements.l

HEADQUARTERS SAINT Louis DISTRICT,
	January 28, 1863.

	This paper is respectfully forwarded to higher authority, as I have
no control over the boats or the towns on the rivers.
	I think that the neglect to punish crimes is one cause of-many of the
disorders in the army.	E. A. CAIRII,
	Brigadier-General, Commanding

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		SAINT Louis, January 29, 1863.
	Respectfully forwarded to headquarters. I have great fears that we
will be troubled more after the large payments now being made to
troops, and it would, indeed, be well if any new vigilance versus deser-
tions could be invented.
	SAML. IR. CURTIS,
	Major- General.
	     HEADQUARTERS POST,
Hon. JOHN ~. PHELPS,	Fayetteville, Ark., January 27, 1863.
liliilitary Governor of Arkansas, ~ House, Saint Louis, ilJio.:
	Au enthusiastic Union meeting was held here to-day; 1,000 Arkansas
Union men present, exclusive of Arkansas troops stationed at this post.
Patriotic speeches were made by Dr. Johnson, of Huntsville; Lient. Col.
A. W. Bishop, First Arkansas Cavalry, and Captain Searle, of the Tenth
IllinGis Cavalry. The people are signihg a petition, asking Congress to
order an election for member of Congress in Western Arkansas. Fif-
teen Home Guard companies ask to be organized as militia for home
defense. Dr. Johnson can raise his infantry regiment from these organ-
izations. All who have arms have turned them over to the ordnance
officer at this post, for use in case they are needed. I have six hundred
stand of Government arms here. I most earnestly ask you to petition
General Curtis to allow Dr. Johnson to take command of these men and
use them as auxiliaries until his command is full, and to let me issue to
Dr. Johnson some arms and ammunition. These men willrequire no
pay, and only a little sugar, salt, and coffee, and will be a bulwark here
in raising volunteer regiments.
	A Union meeting will be held at Huntsville on Saturday.
	Dr. Johnson concurs with me
your consideration.	, and desires you to give this request
	   M.	LA RUE HARRISON,
		 Colonel, Cornmandinq Post.


HEADQUARTERS CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ~ISSOURI,
Jefferson City, JIb., January 27, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS:
	GENERAL: The letter addressed to Hon. Thomas Price, of date 4th
instant, and indorsed by thd President to you, under date of the 16th
instant, and by you referred to me for a statement of facts, is just re-
ceived.
	In assuming command of this district, in September last, I found
many disloyalists, with passes from the provost-marshal, and sometimes
from other military officials in Saint Louis engaged in trade, generally
purchasing stock for the Government, as they said. These men were
found in all parts of the district. I have reason to believe that they
visited the camps of Quantrill and of other guerrilla chieftains to pur-
chase the stock their bands had stolen from loyal citizens. These
traders hung around the posts where Federal soldiers were stationed,
and purchased stock from them which should have been either returned
to the owners thereof or been reported to the proper officers as contra-
band. In a word, I found the country being ruined by the contraban

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trade carried on by disloyalists. They were connected with wealthy
parties in Saint Louis, and they could command any reasonable amount
of money that they might require. Their agents and emissaries fur-
nished our enemies unequaled facilities for a thorough system of espi-
onage. They penetrated in safety districts where it was worth as much
as his life for a Union man to show himself.
	Under the orders of Governor Gamble, calling out all the loyal militia
of the State, the trade and commerce of the country naturally fell into
the hands of the disloyal. They had brought civil war on the country,
had enrolled themselves as disloyal, and were enjoying the monopoly of
the trade of the country under the protection of the laws which were
defended by the loyal citizens. All competition from loyal traders was
thus avoided. Under these circumstances, I attempted to prevent the
contraband trade with our enemies, the guerrillas, and all commerce
carried on by disloyal persons, by prohibiting the transportation or re-
moval of stock, goods, wares, and merchandise from one part of my
district to another without a permit therefor, obtained from the provost-
marshal-general of the department, a district provost-marshal-general, or
from the nearest local provost-n~arshal. This was effected by a circular
order, issued by my provost-marshal-general, acting under my directions,
a copy of which is inclosed.* Finding that this order was ineffectual to
suppress the contraband trade carried on by rebels, and that by certain
means it was perverted so as to discriminate against Union men and in
favor of rebels, it became necessary to adopt other means to furnish
protection to those who have the right to demand it under our if ag, and
to resist the influence of the disloyal. As a last resort, I believed it to
be my duty to issue Orders, No. 6, and by it test the virtue of my own
headquarters. Under this order an effectual check has been put upon
the contraband trade, and Quantrills friends have to rely on their con-
federates in Kansas fQr an outlet for their stolen stock. To show that
some of it has heretofore gone in that direction, I inclose herewith a slip
from a newspaper * sent me some time since. That this order has proved
a severe blow upon the disloyal was very apparent from the begin-
ning, and that they shonld use the most extraordinary exertions to
have it revoked is very natural, and whilst I admit its provisions are
very stringent, yet more stringent measures have been advised, as you
will see by reference to Colonel Woolfolks letter, sent you some ten
days since. (The colonel, you will remember, is the commander of the
post at Sedalia.) As a guard against the shipment of stolen stock, he
suggests that every trader, before shipment, should be required to pro-
duce a bill of sale for each animal that it is proposed to ship, and that
the lot be advertised ten days in advance, giving notice that the adver-
tiser would on a certain day ship a lot of stock, describing it, and that
it should remain open for inspection duriug that time, so that those
whose stock had been stolen might recover it before it was shipped
from the country. Nor are they near so stringent as they are repre-
sented to be by the complainant in his letter to General Price. The
order does not interfere with the purchase of salt, a bolt of cotton, a
piece of calico, or of wood or coal for fuel. It does, however, require
the trader who wishes to carry his cattle, horses, and mules to Saint
Louis to show his hand, that it may be known that he is an honest man,
who has come by such property honestly, and that he is not one of
Quantrills friends, in charge of the proceeds of the last raid made by
the band. And of this General Prices correspondent complains most
* Not found

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bitterly, and well he may, for his occupation is gone, as well as Quan-
trills market in this direction for his stock, unless this order can be
revoked.
	I regret that the name of the writer of this letter to General Price is
not given, as I make no doubt that his notorions disloyalty would ob-
viate the necessity for any reply to his letter. His statements in regard
to the condition of this district, as you well know, are unblushingly
false. The occasion which justifies martial law has not passed away.
The people are not generally quiet; those who sympathize with the re-
bellion will not yield obedience to the Government, for the sake of peace
or otherwise. It is not true that the civil officers performed their func-
tions fully or without molestation, and it is utterly false to say that
the machinery of civil government can now be operated as in times of
profound peace. On the contrary, there has been at no time since the
cemmencement of the present civil war when it~required more vigilance
or a stronger hand to protect Union citizens in parts of this district
than it does at this present hour. You know that the whole western
country is filled with guerrillas, who ~re carrying on a most bloody
and cruel warfare. You know of those men of the Fifth Regiment,
who were most cruelly assassinated by the guerrillas in Jackson County,
and their bodies most horribly mutilated, even to stamping with boot-
heels the flesh from their faces, cutting off their ears, pouring powder
into their ears and exploding it. In several counties in the district no
courts of record of any kind have held a session for several terms past,
say, for more than eighteen months. The records have been stolen,
perhaps destroyed, and the civil officers driven from the country.
Recently, I had arrested a Captain Walley, who had murdered one Harry
Younger, in Jackson County, for his money. The evidence of his guilt
was so clear and conclusive that he confessed it. Preferring that he
should be regularly tried and punished, I directed a court to be held in
Independence for that purpose. The witnesses, soldiers in the Fifth
Regiment Missouri State Militia, who were stationed at Harrisonville, in
Cass County, were sent to attend court. When on their way, they were
bushwhacked by a band under Bird Younger, a son of the murdered
man, and the court was not held. No court has or can be held in Jack-
son, Johnson, Cass, Bates, Henry, or Vernon Counties. Last fall, when I
was at Lexington, with at least 1,200 soldiers, 200 or 300 of whom were
enrolled militia of the county, and with scouts out daily, I had a guard of
50 men, as a sheriffs posse, attacked and driven back by aforce of some 200
rebels. It was impossible for the sheriff to serve a writ without a guard
stronger than 50 men. Weekly the stage is stopped, and the passengers
frequently robbed in this country, where all is quiet. You are well ad-
vised that the most thorough, constant, and energetic means are resorted
to to suppress these outrages, but a majority of the inhabitants are in-
tensely disloyal, and bitterly opposed to the Government; they harbor,
protect, and preserve these outlaws. Our forces are, to all intents and
purposes, in an enemy~s country, protecting these enemies in all their
rights, and [we are] so to conduct ourselves that we can hereafter live in
harmony and concord with them. As we claim to be honest people, and
loyal to the flag of our country, would it not be as well for the administra-
tion to change this policy and require them (the rebels) to so conduct
themselves that they can hereafter live in harmony and concord with us~
It is untrue that the business welfare of any loyal citizen is made to
depend upon the whim, caprice, or prejudice of any one, but it is true that
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marshals office that is injurious to their nefarious trade, but I do not be.
lieve the Government is seriouslyinjured thereby. It is not true that any
restrictions have ever been placed by military authority in this district
on wood-sawyers or a dealer in newspapers. The statement is untrue
where it is stated that it is not pretended that such measures (Orders,
No. 6) are justified by any military exigency. It is untrue that I ever
resorted to a public meeting of the loyal citizens of Sedalia or elsewhere
or to any other means to have my orders sustained- by an indorsement
from the people. I have always let my orders stand on their merits, or
I would let them fall, but it is a lamentable truth that our loyal citizens
have had to resort to such means as public meetings, petitions, and
memorials to induce the authorities to extend to them the protection
from the outrages of rebels that their allegiance entitled them to de.
mand, and it is still more lamentable that it has frequently happened
that more attention has been paid to the falsehoods of rebels than to
the remonstrances of loyal citizens. It is untrue that the effect of the
restriction will injure the people or destroy the legitimate trade of the
district. It was designed to check the contraband and dishonest trade
carried on by disloyalists. In that to a great extent it has succeeded.
When you called my attention to the complaints that were made at
your headquarters in relation to this order, I forwarded you a lot of
remonstralices against the rev6cation of the order that had been received
from various parts of this district. Among the rest, I think you will
find the proceedings of the meeting held at Sedalia, referred to in the
letter to General Price. These papers had been sent in from time to
time, and those forwarded you were of the last received. They were
laid aside, without any intention of forwarding them to you, but, on the
receipt of yonr letter of inquiry, it was thought they might serve to show
you the opinion of the people in relation to the order. They were sent
to prevent a repeal of the order which the Union people did not want
done, and because the rebels declared they would have it repealed, as
it destroyed their business. To sum up the whole matter in one word,
no city, town, village, post-office, or cross-roads in this district can be
found where a majority of the Union inhabitants will consent to a rev-
ocation of the order. I believe it is an absolute necessity to continue
in force the substance of this order as a peace measure. Our loyal peo
pie are proverbial for their patient endurance of wrong and injury, in
obedience to law and the orders of their officers. They will submit to
an almost unlimited amount of wrong and neglect, but there is a limit
beyond which even they might be aroused into action, and surely it is
enough to make the l7lood boil in the veins of any honest man to have
to perform military duty as an enrolled militia man, without pay or the
prospect of any, with his crops ungathered,.his stock scattered, his wife
and children without the common necessaries of life, that the laws may
be guarded and upheld by his privations and sufferings, while those
who have induced this war and have voluntarily enrolled themselves
disloyal, are allowed to monopolize the trade of the countrysuch as
Government contractors, who furnish the stock and other supplies re-
quired by the Government, and those who control the banks, the trade
and commerceand out of the profits indulge themselves and their fami-
lies in every luxury that wealth can purchase; but when these insolent
traitors go a step further and require this same Government that they
scerii and despise to compel these ~oldiers to protect them in the trade
carried on by them with guerrillas, robbers, and thieves, the demand
becomes intolerable, and the Govcrnment that requires such soldiers to
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perform such duties is advancing upon a dangerous experiment, as well
as inflicting a most intolerable outrage upon its most loyal subjects and
devoted supporters.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
BEN. LOAN,
Brigadier- General, ]Jliissouri State Militia.

	P.	S.Since writing- the above, a copy of the Lexington Union has
been sent to me by some friend, and as it contains some articles that
seem to have a bearing on the subject of the foregoing letter, I inclose
it herewith.*


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MIssouRI,
Saint Louis, January 28, 1863.
Brig. Gen. WILLIs A. GORMAN,
Commanding District Eastern Arkansas:
	GENERAL:	I am in receipt of three letters of yours from iDevalls Bluff,
and also your telegram of the 22d from Helena, via Memphis, saying you
are busy sending force down the river. Everything seems to depend on
the results at Vicksburg, so we must work, pray, and wait. I approve
of your return to Helena, as it was consistent with my orders from head.
quarters and my orders to you. Any further progress would have taken
you so far away as to delay some of the troops in the down-river move,
which now cannot be said of us. I hope you will retain ample force to
hold Helena and the neighborhood. An order from the President
authorizes General Grant to take temporary command of a portion of
Eastern Arkansas, and I have written to Grant t to know what he will
include in such command. You will, of course, obey his orders if he as~
sumes command extended over Helena or any other part of my depart-
ment in Arkansas, as he has orders to this effect, and I have desired he
should have all needful power to secure the earliest possible success.
I am, general, very truly yours,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major. General.



Major-General CURTIS:	SPRINGFIELD, Mo., January 28, 1863.
	I can build another boat at Forsyth in a few days, if deemed advisa-
ble. We should also have two or more at Yellville or some point below,
if that route be chosen. It was my original intention to construct them,
but the storms and bad roads, as reported by General Herron, rendered
it, as I believed, too dangerous a packet at this season, yet we may still
make that route practicable and safe, though I doubt whether there
would be much gain of time unless we can rely upon supplies by the
river when we reach Little Rock. It seems to me better to go north of
White River to Batesville if we are to go directly to Little Rock, with-
out reference to supplies after getting there. The best road is via Fay-
etteville and Clarksville. There will be no great difficulty in crossing
the mountains from Fayetteville if Generals Davidson and Warren will
move down where I can open communication with them when I rea~h
Little Rock, and thus get supplies. If the river source fail there will

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be no serious danger in taking the Fayetteville route. Do you not use
Vera Cruz for Galena, when you say we must go north of Vera Cruz,
and probably as far north as Ozark ~ No forage near Crane Creek.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Brigadier- General.

[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]
January 28, 1863.
Brig. Gen. JOHN M. SCHOFIELD, Gommanding Springfield:
	You will halt the army at Crane Creek. I thought I so directed in my
last dispatch. Where is it ~ Vera Cruz is the worst place in America
for an army. Keep the force which was at Forsyth at that place at
present. Crane Creek is a much more accessible and movable pivot
than any other for present purposes.
SAML. R. C1ITRTIS,
Major- General.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., January 28, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	Your dispatch is received, and your orders complied with. The First
and Second Divisions will be at Crane Creek to-morrow, and the Third
at Forsyth. I did not understand your previous orders to remain at
Crane Creek, but to move east and south, and to come around the rivers
if they. obstruct this movement. I did not imagine that my army was
to move around Crane Creek, or any other place, as a pivot, but to move
forward by one route or the other. I did not propose to go to Vera
Cruz because it was a good or bad place to stay at, but as a point on my
route to Batesville, or some other place where something can be done.
J.	M. SCHOFiELD,
Brigadier- General.

SPRINGFIELD, MO., January 28, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	I have ordered the construction of another boat at Forsyth. It will
be necessary to move in some direction quickly on account of forage.
It is scarce even below Forsyth. Much delay in that line will be ruin-
ous, from lack of forage and distance of supplies. In view of the un-
certainty of getting supplies by the river, would it not be better to
move east and connect directly with Rolla, thus shortening our line
and at the same time getting nearer the Arkansas River ~ The route
by Forsyth is the best if we can go directly to the Arkansas River; but
if we have to stop and send back for supplies, it will prove quite the
reverse. It will be better for the army to keep moving slowly than to
lie idle without forage.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Brigadier-General.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Springfield, January 28, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM WEER, Commanding First Division, Grane Greek:
	COLONEL: By direction of the major-general commanding the De-
partment of the Missouri, my orders of yesterday and to-day directin

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a movement of your division are countermanded. You will remain at
Crane Creek nutil further orders.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
	Brigadier- General.
	The general desires me to add the request that yon send put and col-
lect in all the forage possible.
	Very respectfully,	WM. M. WHEJIRY,
		   Major and Aide-de.Carnp.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, January 28, 1863.
General W. P. HALL, Jefferson City:
	M~ DEAR SIR: 1 have no idea of removing Guitar while he carefully
administers his district consistent with my orders. I saw some news-
paper complaints of his arrest of Union men, , knowing his general
good sense, I trusted he would carefully adjust the matter, as I under-
stand he did. I wish he had his regiment near him, and I do not know
how soon I may order it hack to the north side. The rebels do very
well while we have force always ready to take them by the throat, but
the Union men fear a renewal of devilment the moment occasion offers.
	We must retain a steady, strong government everywhere while the
war continues. In the main, however, the State is quiet. The rout of
the rebels on the Upper and Lower Arkansas has terribly crippled
their resources, but they cannot be effectually followed up till boats can
be procured to constantly run on White and Arkansas Rivers. Every-
thing is now moving on Vicksburg. Other movements contemplated
by me are suspended until supplies can be carried by water up the Ar.
kansas. Of course, the peace of Missouri depends very much upon the
success of our arms in driving the rebels below the Arkansas River,
which can soon be done when we have the gunboats requisite to hold
those rivers, which must be our main line of defense. I hope you will
run that legislature machine in the right loyal channel. If you can
elect a true man to the Senate, and dispose of the negro question, you
will be immortal, and, the State will be forever safe and prosperous. I
am glad to see you have meetings, which bring together all the true
Union men. Such meetings will secure final unity of action. Four
months have now transpired since I was unexpectedly, and without my
desire, placed in command of this department. It has been a most
laborious and difficult position, as you very well know. My troops have
everywhere behaved nobly, and success has continued to follow my
commands. For all this, I am sincerely thankful to the Ruler of na-
tions and armies. The people, too, have everywhere evinced patriotic
forbearance. The political issues pending in your legislative councils,
especially those involving the fate of slavery, have divided the people
considerably, and created fear, jealousy, and bickerings; but they are
conducted with more moderation than I had reason to apprehend.
Prudence and patience will wear through all this, but the times require
constant and universal vigilance in every quarter and in every branch
of the public service.
	Hoping that your councils may be guided by wisdom, and fully ac-
complish the patriotic desires of the people, and convince other border
States that Missouri is unquestionably loyal, I remain, general, very
truly, your obedient servant,
SAML. 11. CURTIS,
Major- General

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HDQES. 8TH AND 9TH DISTS., DEPT. OF THE MISSOURI,
Camp Curtis, Ark., January 29, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS,
(ommanding Department of the Missouri:
	SIR:	The scout I sent into the Nation, nnder Lieutenant-Colonel Down-
ing, has returned. They distributed the flour and meal I sent to the
most needy. He reports great destitution in the Nation. Some women
he supplied had not eaten grain or bread for two days. The transpor-
tation and other means here are too limited to do all that is required,
but what can be done will be.
	Owing to the difficulty of procuring forage, and the distance wheat
has to be hauled, and having to run a number of small and indifferent
water mills at considerable distances apart, and sending scouts to the
Arkansas River, I have to work the force and train.s to the extent of
their ability.
	The brigade train turned over to me was a miserable affairthirty
wagons, without a single cover, and four broken-down mules to a team.
They were the refuse rejected by the regiments at lEim Springs when
the transportation was cut down.
	Colonel Harrison has just informed me that Lieutenant-Colonel
Stuart, of the Tenth Illinois, who was sent on the scout to Fan Buren,
had entered that place and taken a number of prisoners. I directed
him to send a reconnaissance some distance down the Clarksville road,
and also to send spies from the Arkansas men into Clarksville. I have
not yet heard from Clarksville definitely, the rumor being that some
forces are there.
	My object in sending scouts to the Arkansas River is to keep strag-
gling bands of the enemy on the other side until the ground already
covered is fully occupied.
	Colonel [Stand] Watie is extremely anxious to get some of his com-
mand back into the Cherokee Nation. When I burned Fort Davis all
of General Coopers forces fled toward Red River; but a force was sent
back a few days ago, and jus1~ as Colonel Downing went down they
attempted to cross (some of [J. M.] Bryans men at Fort Gibson and
Waties at Webbers Falls). Hearing of the scout, they precipitately
recrossed the river. The great destitution and scarcity of forage renders
it difficult for them, as forces, to enter or travel over the country.
	I deem it proper to communicate to you that there is a proposed meet-
ing of the Cherokee council and committee. In the Second and Third
Indian Regiments are a quorum of these bodies, and other loyal citizens
not in the army are near or with it. I think it desirable that the rep-
resentative bodies of the Nation should meet. The acking chief Captain
Pegg, is here. I understand they propose rescinding the ordinance of
secession, that was forced on them, and of other actions of a similar
nature, and loyal demonstrations to the Government will likely follow.
I shall move across the line into the Nation when it convenes, to protect
them. The extreme anxiety of the rebel forces to get back into the
Nation is to prevent such o~cial action. So far as it can be done con-
sistently with my military duties, I deem it better to accord my aid to
a movement just in itself and significant for the future as regards the
whole Indian Territory.
I am, with respect, your obedient servant,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
~Jolonel, Commanding Third Brigade

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GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DIST. OF NORThEAST MISSoURI,
	No. 1.	Warrenton, Mo., January 29, 1863.
	Tn compliance with Special Orders, No. 24, current series, Headquar-
ters Department of the Missouri, Brig. Gen. Thomas J. McKean, U. S.
Volunteers, has assumed command of this district.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	By order of General Thomas J. MeKean:
	HARRISON A. GLEIM,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, January 30, 1863.
Brig. Gen. J. W. DAVIDSON, In the Field:
	GENERAL: I am in receipt of two dispatches, giving satisfactory
news of your movements and purposes. I think we must rely on the
Pilot Knob route as the proper line of communication to Batesville.
By keeping pretty near Black River our line is protected on that flank
and, moreover, we can unite operations with that river, which is navi-
gable a considerable portion of the year. Besides, the road to Rolla is
naturally just as liable to cut up and become bad, and also has a vast
deal more of crossing streams than we have on the Pilot Knob road.
Then, again, we have the old telegraph poles on the Pilot Knob route,
and I very much want you connected by the wires. If these arguments
are good in the main, do not abandon the Pilot Knob route, except it
may be temporarily, till the Houston route is also cut up, as it certainly
will be, after using it during these rains. If necessary, let us have
more work done on the road, but I suppose at present you have had
enough of this. Study the proper line from Van Buren toward Bates-
ville, in view of all I have now said, and let us have the wires following
you as fast as possible on what we will at all times consider the main
road to Jacksonport and Batesville. After Warren reaches yon, a dash
on Batesville would be a good move. You would gain nothing by delay
there. Till we get the boats to hold the rivers, some movements with
cavalry and light artillery beyond your main reserve will make the
rebels fear, and our friends feel your power and presence. Gunboats
went up White River to Des Arc and the Arkansas to Arkansas Post,
but the Yicksburg matter is deemed of primary importance, and every-
thing now moves in that direction. Pending that affair, yonrs will now
be my advanced army, and I hope you will have everything ready to
unite with the boats, if they come again into White River. If Hindman
is at Oil Trough Bend, which I doubt, he may try to fight you for for-
age, & c. He has, with Holmes force, a much stronger army than he
had at Prairie Grove, and would be too strong for you. Pilot Knob
would be your proper place to fall back upon, if he should attempt to
move upon you with superior force. But you will carefully study the
matter. II hardly think he will dare to come on this side of White River
with a considerable force. My last advices place him near Little Rock,
he having retreated fiom the vicinity of Fort Smith to that quarter. I
can appreciate your trials in the wet season, and commend your efforts
to procure means for self-reliance. I shall do all I can to aid you and
strengthen you, and remain, general, very truly, your obedient servant,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General

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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF SOUTHEASTERN MIssouRI,
Camp at West Plains, January 31, 1863.
Maj. II. Z. CURTIS,
Assistant Adjutant-General:
	MAJOR: I have the honor to report the concentration of the troops
composing the army at this point on yesterday. Warrens troops, from
Houston; my own, from Alton, flanking the supply trains, and the sup-
ply trains from Van Buren, via Thomasville, all reached here within a
few hours of each other.
	I have sent up for shoes. The paper soles the contractors, now fur-
nish render their frequent renewal a matter of vexation.
	I have sent wagons to Houston for the subsistence stores left there,
and a train to IRolla. I have put the troops on half rations, filling up
the balance with what can be gotten from the country, and very little it
is. I have drained the country from Pilot Knob to this point of cattle
and corn.
	An expedition sent by me into Arkansas, to the Stubbfield Settle-
ment, down on Eleven Point River, failed to get many cattle. We can-
not remain here long; we must keep moving for forage.
	My people are in good heart, and ready for your orders, but, I must
confess, this problem of food, over such roads, has put some gray hairs
in my head. Through a rich country it would be easy, in spite of the
roads, to bring out results; but South Missouri! your army went through
part of it, and it is worse now than then. I sent, by Colonel Boyd, a
suggestion to the general that it would be well, while in the Rolla
District, that I should have command of it. My trains could then run
to Houston as a base, my supplies being directed from Rolla to that
point.
	Refugees just in from Arkansas confirm the report brought in by Colo-
nel Waring that Holmes has ordered all citizens who claim to live under
Southern rule south of White River. I send Waring with a brigade of
cavalry to l3atesville, supported by a brigade of infantry and four guns
as far as Salem, and may be Evening Shade. I have confidence enough
in his adroitness. He brings, beside the reconnaissance, all the horses
and mules (which we need now very much) and cattle he finds upon the
road.
I am, sir, your most obedient servant,
J.	W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.



SPRINGFIELD, Mo., January 31, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:

	Cannot transports with supplies be sent, nuder convoy of gunboats,
up Arkansas or White River in time to meet us at Little Rock or Bates-
yule? My force, Warrens, and Davidsons would thus be in position to
assist the ffrlny before Vicksburg or elsewhere on the Mississippi River.
I believe the rebel force in Arkansas has all gone in that direction. Is
it not possible for us to join in the final struggle for the Mississippi?
Pardon the suggestion.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Brigadier- General

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UNOFFICIAL.] HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,

Maj. Gen. II. W HALLECK,	~& pringfleld, January 31, 1863.
General.in. Chief, Washington, D. C.:
	GENERAL: Pardon me for suggesting that the forces under command
of Davidson, Warren, and myself might be made available in the open-
ing of the Mississippi, should that result not be accomplished quickly.
	Before I left Saint Louis, it was understood that I should be informed
when expeditions were ready to start up the Arkansas and White
Rivers, so that I might march down the Arkansas Valley and join them;
but there seems to have been no concert of action in the matter. I
got no news of the movement of those expeditions until they had re-
turned.
	General Curtis now informs me that it is impossible to get supplies
by either river at present, and hence that we have nothing to do but
to wait until the Arkansas River shall be permanently held by the
forces from below. I have suggeste(l to the general that, possibly, trans-
ports and supplies might be sent up one river or the other to meet us.
We woul(l then be in position to hold the rivers, and strike out from
Little Rock, or go down and assist in the attack on Vicksburg, as might
be advisable.
	The river may be open before this letter can reach you, and again it
may not a month hence. I see no necessity for our lying idle to await
so uncertain a contingency. On the contrary, I believe we may be
placed in position to add much to the probability of speedy success in
the effort to open the Mississippi.
	There is no considerable force of the enemy north of the Arkansas
River; indeed, I believe they have all gone,-or are going as rapidly as
possible, to Yicksburg.
	Ten thousand infantry and artillery can be spared from Southern
Missouri and Northern Arkansas, and can easily reach Vicksburg in
twenty days from the time the order is given. If it be found unneces-
sary to go farther than Little Rock, so much the better. We will then 
be in position to operate toward Arkadelphia, where the enemy has
gone, if he has not gone beyond.
	The war is, of course, ended in this part of the country, at least for a
long time to come, and I am impatient of this long idleness.
I am, general, yours, very respectfully,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Brigadier. General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, Jan nary 31, 1863.
His Excellency President ABRAHAM LINCOLN:
	Mr. Broadhead, at your instance, brought me an order, published by
General Wrights subordinate, General Granger, in Kentucky, which
you wished me to consider as probably favorable to difficulties in Mis.
souri. The Union element in Kentucky seems to evade or ~qSose your
plans. The order excludes all persons not belonging to the army~
from our camps. This is General Hallecks Orders, No. 3, in different
words, and would not do in my command, where we are taking the bull
by the horns. If they would do so in Kentucky, I am confident you and
all would have less trouble. A few snarling officers and rebel slave.
holders oppose, but the great mass demand that the acts of Congress
and your proclamation shall appear a living reality. I am doing ver

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little more than to hold the matter before the people, as I am urged to
do by your most discreet and loyal friends. I claim that the success
of my commands, the popular demonstrations at the ballot-box, the
peace of Missouri, the public demonstrations, all demonstrate the, pro-
priety of such a policy. I earnestly try to prevent the gathering into
my lines of any, especially the negroes of loyal citizens, and especially
because they encumber my camps. There is no occasion for orders to
exclude, becau ~e the encumbrance prevents any considerable amount
of such fugitives, except in Arkansas, where thousands do come within
our lines, and I have tried to protect and use them for various purposes.
I have no trouble with the soldiers, the people, or the negroes; but a
few officers, a few slaveholders, and a few butternut politicians are
constantly trying to make a mouutaiA out of a mole-hill, and procuring
a false impression somewhere.
	Missouri can only be successful in her efforts to settle down quietly in
the Union by allowing the Union leaders, and not the Union doubters,
to hold the sway and direct public opinion. The slave power will be
respected, but it cannot lead itt this department. The people have
resolved to carry out your war policy, and I rejoice in their determina-
tion.
I am, Mr. President, your obedient servant,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.

Abstract from returns of the troops in the Department of the Missouri * for January 31, 1863.

	Present for	Pieces of
	a	a
	duty.	~	artillery.
		~
	Command.	.3	3~	Headquarters.
	a	ea	~.
a
	a	a
		a	n	be	
					a ~
		~4	i	-1	~
District of Saint Louis, Brig. Gen.
Eugene A. carr.

District of Southwestern Missouri,
Brig. Gen. Eghert B. Brown:
Staff                      
Yolunteer force             
Cavalry force, Missouri State
Militia.

Total District of Southwestern
Missouri.

Army of t.he Frontier, Brig. Gen.
John M. Schofield:
Staff                      
First Division, Col. william
Weer.
Second Division, Col. J. G. Clark..
Third Division, Col. James 0.
Gower.
Troops in the field, Capt. Albert
P.	Peahody.

Total Army of the Frontier

District of Kansas, Brig. Gee. James
G.	Blunt.

District of Colorado, Col. John M.
Chivington.
399
6, 591
9, 674 12, 358
	5            5 6.       
	32 356 752 878 .       
	113	1,889	2,510	3417


150 2,245 3,267 4,301 .
	11		11	  11         
	139	3,016	3,890	5,223 	22
	101	2, 101	2, 740	4, 145        
	130	3,087	3,946	5,844 	12
	9 .230 320 357        


390 8,434 10, 907 15, 380 . - -. 34
	60 1,333 1,966 2,425 7	8
	55	1,189	1,680	2,055 .--.	9
Saint Louis, Mo.
Springfield, Mo.







Springfield, Mo.












Denver City, Cob.

	5Compiled from district and other subordinate returns, and incomplete. No de.
partmental returns on file

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Abstract from returns of the troops in the Department of the MissouriContinued.

	4
	Present for	~	Pieces of
	duty.	~	artillery.
		a
 a
	Command.	Headquarters.
C
		en
	a	an	~
	en ~. ,~
	0	~	
Armyof Southeastern Missouri, Bria.					West Plains, Mo.
Gen. John Vt. Davidson:
Staff
	First Division, Brig. Gen. William	128	2, 378	2, 897	4, 268 . - -	10
	 P. Benton.
	Second Division, CoL Chester	154	3, 022	4, 061	5, 447 -- - -	6
	 Harding, jr.
	Cavalry Division, Col. George B.	49	1, 039	1, 683	2, 827         
	 Waring.

Total Army of Southeastern 331 6, 439 8, 641 12, 551 . - -. 16
Missouri.
District of ~ehraska, Brig. Gen.	28	524	758	819	Omaha City, Nebr.
James Crae~.

Missouri State Militia, Governor 351 6, 619 8, 384 10, 188 2 9 Saint Louis, Mo.
Gamhle.

Troops at Helena,* Col. Cyrus Bussey. 124 2, 556 3, 445 4, 288 - - -. 7
	Grand total	1, 894 35, 930 48, 722 64, 368 9	83

Abstract fro return of the Department of the Northwest, Maj. Gen. John Pope com-
manding, for January, 1863; headquarters Madison, Wis.

	Present	~	~ Pieces of
	for duty.	~		~	artillery.
		a	~	a
			a	 .	
				 n
	Command.	-	.,~	~			     Headquarters.
		    -	ci	ci5	S
			eij	ecu	ec~
			a	an	a	~
					e	e-	~
				~e~	en	a
		              a	en		en
Department staff	12	4	16	24	29	Madison, Wis.
First Military District, Brig. Gen. John		Sioux City, Iowa.
Cook:
	Staff                           3         3 4 4        
	Infantry                        6 129 154 289 289        
	Cavalry                        6 106 129 183 185        
	Total First Military District.. ~.... 15	235	286 476 478 .       
District of Minnesota, Brig. Gen. Henry						Saint Paul, Minn.
H.	Sibley:
	Infantry	153	2, 939	3, 432 4, 545 4, 545 1	20
	Cavalry	36	837	 962 1, 169 1,046        
	 Total District of Minnesota	189	3, 776	4, 394 5, 714 5, 591	1	20

State of Wisconsin, Brig. Gen. Washing.
ton B. Elliott:
Infantry:
	Madison, Col. Daniel J. Dill	50 1, 282 1, 775 1,867 1, 898        
	Ilacine, Col. Isaac B. Messmore. -	30	687	835 887 928        
	Bayileld, Capt. Harvey-Fairchild 2 48 55 71 71        
Superior, Capt. J. B. Dicksonl                                  
	Total State of Wisconsin	82 2, 017 2, 665 2, 825 2, 897     
	Grand total	298	6,032	7,361 9,039 8,995  1	20

	These troops belong to the Department of the Tennessee. Strength is given as
reported January 20.
	t Paroled troops organized into a company of about 60 men.
9

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 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MissouRI,
Saint Louis, February 1, 1863.
His Excellency Gov. HAMILTON IR. GAMBLE:
	I am in receipt of yours of the 24th instant, conveying the preamble
and resolutions of the honorable senate of the State of Missouri, stating
that it has been represented that a conflict of opinion has arisen among
the military forces at Chillicothe, Mo., growing out of the action of the
provost-marshal at that place, threatening collision and bloodshed, and
requesting me to investigate the causes of dissatisfaction, and, if neces-
sary, to sei~d a sufficient force there to enforce the [laws of the ?] State
of Missouri, has been duly received.
	At the breaking out of the rebellion, Chillicothe was the headquar-
ters of General Slack, a leader of the rebel forces, who fled precipitately
at the approach of my command on the 14th June, 1861, and finally fell
at the battle of Pea Ridge, in Arkansas, an unfortunate victim of my
pursuing forces. Some sympathizers remained near his old home, but
they are generally sensible of the hopelessness of their cause in Mis-
souri, and the loyal inhabitants are watchful and carefully enrolled to
preserve the peace and suppress further outbreak. I had not heard of
any recent difficulty or apprehension at that place, and have the honor
to submit a statement, signed by about 250 of the Enrolled Militia of
the township, assuring me no such danger of conflict is known to them,
and I am told these are all, or nearly all, of the Enrolled Militia of the
place. The provost-marshal is one of the Enrolled Militia, and there
is no other force in the vicinity. They are all equally interested in a
watchful supervision of the neighborhood, and I am glad to find, gen-
erally, a hearty co-operation to sustain regulations designed and calcu-
lated to preserve the peace of the State.
	As a further compliance with the wishes of the honorable senate of
the State of Missouri, I shall instruct the commander of the district to
make further examination, and specially notice the affairs of that vicin-
ity, and if such danger can be ascertained, it will, if possible, be sup-
pressed and the laws faithfully executed.
I have the honor to be, Your Excellency~s obedient servant,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


SPRINGFIELD, Mo., February 2, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	I have everything ready for movement. If you still adhere to the
Forsyth line, I might cross the river there, and move down the White
River Valley to some point below Yellvil]eMount Olive, perhaps
where I could easily draw supplies from Rolla, if necessary to wait for
boats. The weather and roads are good. I only await your orders.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Brigadier- General.


[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]
February 2, 1863.
General SCHOFIELD, Springfield:
	I decide in favor of the route b~y Forsyth. You must have ample
arrangements for crossing before main force moves over. It might be
well to have a small field-work or block-house to support the ferry cross

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ing, as we must have the ferry secure against rogues. All the rebel
force of Arkansas might venture to mass between Arkansas and White
in the absence of our gunboats, so we must have the means of return or
re-enforcement. Forage must be very scarce this side of White River,
but while we are delayed in the main object for boats, we must not ven-
ture too far for forage. It will be better to seek it, as you suggested,
on this side of Crane Creek till ferry and boats are ready.
SAML. It. CURTIS,
Major- General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, February 3, 1863.
Brig. Gen. CLINTON B. FISK:
	GENERAL:	I hardly dare to enter upon a line to you, I have so much
to say and so little time for talking. I cordially directed everything to
be turned to account of Yicksburg effort, and the order of the Presi-
dent giving General Grant temporary command was necessary and
proper to place everything in the vicinity entirely subordinate to his
efforts. I hope he will act with wisdom, prudence, fortitude, and dili-
gence, until you have the river cleaned out. I am very sorry that I can-
not be with him to help him and all of you in this important crisis, and
only console myself for my absence in knowing that I have enough to
do to regulate a department that somebody mnst take care of, and I am
always ready to do my share of drudgery. I suppose General Grant
will take most of the troops to Yicksbnrg, but I think he is wise in
going drown to see where he can camp them. It may be high water will
flood the whole country about there, and in that event our troops will
have a terrible time in camps which can only be below the general level
of the waters. I have seen Mrs. Fisk, and have acted upon her infor-
mation regarding the sick. I will order arrangements for 1,000 on
land and more on boats at Helena. The danger is we have not build-
iugs sufficient at Helena. I suppose General Gorman will go below. I
would immediately send a successor on this supposition if I considered
the point still in my command. Your rank may allow your holding
command of the post, while a higher officer might have the district.
Helena seems to be the center of distraction and detraction. I would
like to see new efforts to quiet the turbulent waters of that vicinity. I
see they have it that I am in partnership with Gorman in cotton specula-
tions. I hope he is as innocent as I am. They will probably scatter on
receipt of Grants order charging $100 for a permit. But my office calls
make it impossible to write. This is my birthday, and I have a few
friends to call this evening to visit me. I sincerely wish you could be
with them. Support and sustain everybody, especially the most infirm
of our comrades. Human frailty is very great, and we must make the
very best of the men around us. Your good virtue will enable you to
reconcile many difficulties, and I hope you will not weary in well-doing.
Do not run into needless exposures, and do not encourage rash or pre-
cipitate movements. I hope strategy will be well considered, and human
life saved as much as possible. Give my kind regards to my comrades
about you, friends especially. Hold up their hands, and be assured my
hopes and prayers will follow you in the trials and dangers of this event.
ful campaign.
I remain, very truly, your friend,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major-General

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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, Mo., February 3, 1863.
Brig. Gen. C. C. WASHBURN:
	GENERAL: I am just now in receipt of yours of the 22d, and certainly
approve of your conduct in writing me fully as to your views of things
around you. I participate with you in the most kind regard for General
Gorman. I knew him, and that was all. He was ordered to my com-
mand without a word from me, and his rank seems to entitle him to the
position which I have given him. I suppose General Grant has made
new arrangements, which I hope will quiet new difficulties and com-
plications which have accumulated in Eastern Arkansas. It is most
extraordinary that we have so many incompetent men in official posi-
tion, and still more that they seem to run things into excess of folly
whenever they have any chance to make character. I sent you down
to Helena, believing that men of no business capacity and very little
brains would listen to reason. You made some impression, I am con-
fident, but I afterward sent Colonel Chipman and Colonel Colburn to
help restrain folly and extravagance. Recently, however, 1 am assured,
things have got into utter confusion, which can only be rectified after
General Grant and I fully understand our relative position. In one
matter I shall exercise the functions of commander. I shall order the
assistant surgeon-general to provide hospital arrangements for a thou-
sand sick and wounded on shore, and further accommodations on water.
I will also require a change in medical control, being informed that in
this regard matters have become terribly deranged and disgusting.
But the moving, shifting attitude of troops at Helena must confound
and confuse matters at Helena, and I can make some allowances for diffi-
culties of this kind. I write in the hurry of business, and only to as-
sure you of my continued anxious efforts to keep matters right. We
must bear and forbear, toil and toil on, and hope that God in his mercy
will ultimately secure our triumph and peace.
Truly, & c.,
SAML. H. CURTIS,
Major- General.


SPRINGFIELD, Mo., February 3, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	Your dispatch of yesterday is received. I will go to Forsyth to-
morrow and push forward the construction of boats and block-house or
field-work, as you order. We have now lost five days of fine weather
and good roads, and it will take from seven to ten more to get across
the river at Forsyth: We could easily have reached Batesville in a
shorter time than that named. I apprehend no danger from the rebels
between the Arkansas and White Rivers; but if there is any, as you
believe, it would seem wiser to move on a line where re-enforcements can
be had from Warren and Davidson. There is forage enough for a mov-
ing army on either side of White River. There need be no delay, except
in crossing and what may be caused by bad roads. I do not understand
whether I am to judge when and how far I may move, or whether I must
wait for further orders. I will move at once with your permission.
	Colonel Cloud informs me that he and his brigade are ordered to re-
main here. Are they detached froni my command ~
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Brigadier- General

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		    HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,

Maj. Gen. II. ~. llALLE~IK,	~ringfteld, February 3, 1803.
General-in- Chief, Washington, D. C.:

	GENERAL: I am compelled to say that I believe the interests of the
service demand my removal from this command. While it would be
mortifying to me to be transferred to an inferior one, I will cheerfully
submit to it rather than remain here longer, because I believe it will be
much better for the country.
	I do not desire to impugn the motives of General Curtis. He may
be perfectly honest and sincere in all his official acts; whether so or
not is immaterial. The fact is undeniable that his whole course, while
I have been in command of this army, has been calculated to prevent
my accomplishing any good result. He has discouraged every advance
I have made, and repeatedly ordered me to fall back. He detained me
in Saint Louis nearly a week after I was ready to return to my com-
mand, for no other apparent reason than to give Blunt and ilerron time
to make their raid to Van Buren.
	As soon as I had ari4ved and assumed command, he ordered me to
fall back. At length I got this order modified, so as to permit me to
move east and south; but the mountains having become impassable, I
was compelled to come round by Crane Creek. Arrived at that place,
he refuses to let me go farther. I have been lying here five days, while
the roads and weather are fine, and I cannot get permission to move in
any direction.
	The entire force of the enemy in Arkansas is at Little Rock, or below
that point. No force can be subsisted in Northwestern Arkansas by the
enemy, and it is not possible for my command to do any good by re-
maining here. We must move to the eastern part of the State sooner
or later, of course. Why not do it now is more than I can imagine.
It may be that supplies cannot be obtained by the river for some time
to come; but this is no reason for our delay. We caii move 100 miles
nearer Little Rock, and yet draw supplies from Rolla better than now.
Besides, we would be in position to unite with Davidson and Warren,
should the enemys force be too strong for this command; not that I
believe it is. I have no doubt I can easily whip their entire force com-
bined.
	General Curtis has at length decided that when I move I am to go via~
Forsyth and close the White River Valley. He has directed me to con-
struct fiat-boats for crossing the river at Forsyth (which I am doing),
and a field-work or block-house, to protect the crossing. He also
directs me not to move my main force over until ample means shall be
provided for retreating, or bringing up re-enforcements. From what
point ~ Davidsons and Warrens are the only for~es available, and they
from 100 to 150 miles east of Forsyth.
	I have alreadylost six days since my eastward movement was stopped
by General Curtis order. The weather is fine, and the roads in splen-
did condition. With all possible exertion, it will take from seven to
ten days more to get my army across the river at Forsyth, even if not
interfered with any more. Long before that time my command would
have been at Batesville, had I been permitted to proceed.
	I can see in all this no other object but to delay my movement and
prevent my doing anything until some ulterior object can be accom-
plished; probably to give some other officer the command. What the
reason for this may be I will not assume to say. If Genefal Curtis
lacks confidence in me, I ought not to command under him. Bette

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that I be sacrificed, even, than that important movements be delayed a
single day. Better give the command to anybody, and leave him free
to act, than to keep me here and forbid my doing anything. A fool
could not go far wrong, so plain is it what should be done. Blunt and
Herron are in Saint Louis, or were a few days ago, and doubtless their
counsels have had much weight in determining the present delay and
annoyance to me. I observe they are both nominated major-generals,
and I know they both aspire to this command, and are favorites of
General Curtis. Better that either of them have it than that the pres-
ent state of things continue. It is true, they committed the most stupid
blunders at Prairie Grove and elsewhere, and have shown their utter
incapacity to command, yet they would be allowed to act, and could
hardly fail, under present circumstances, to blunder into success.
	Do not understand me, general, as being dissatisfied with my com-
mand or wanting a higher one. I have a fine little army, and it is all I
ask, if I can be permitted to use it. 1 did feel at one time, and so wrote
you, unwilling to take, voluntarily, a lower command; but that feeling
is gone. I will cheerfully accept anything to remove the present diffi-
culty, because I believe the good of the service demands it. I will
even content myself to remain here, if, after what I have told you, you
think no change for the better is practicable.
	I have received my appointment as major-general, and, of course feel
much gratified by this mark of confidence. I would feel much more so
could I be in position to render the service demanded by my additional
rank.
I am, general, yours, very respectfully,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EASTERN ARICANSAS,
Helena, February 3, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	GENERAL: By an order of Major-General Grant I am opening the
levee at Yazoo Pass, 8 miles below here, with a view of going with gun-
boats into the Tallahatchie, and I think it likely of success. The water
will rush through like a mill-race, as the Mississippi River is 10 feet
higher than the pass on the opposite side.
.1	write to advise you of events as they are transpiring.
	I could go to Little Rock easy, or I can connect with your forces at
Batesville, if I had a chance.
I am, general, truly, yours,
W.	A. GORMAN,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.


HDQRS. STATE OF MISSOURI, ADJT. GEN.S OFFICE,
Saint Louis, February 3, 1863.
Brig. Gen. T. J. BARTHOLO W,
Gomdg. Eighth Military District of Missouri, Glasgow, Mo.:
	GENERAL: By direction of the commander-in-chief you are instructed
to detail from the organized force of Enrolled Militia within the Eighth
Military District, for active service, twenty-fonr mounted companies, of
approved loyalty and efficiency, to be provisionally commanded as
follows:
	1st. Each company will consist of 80 non-commissioned officers an

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privates, with 1 captain, 1 first and 1 second lieutenant. For this spe-
cial service you will divide this force into two commands of twelve corn.
panies; each command divided into three battalions of four companies
each, and will assign to each command 1 colonel, 1 lieutenant-colonel,
3 majors, 1 adjutant, 1 quartermaster (who will act as commissary), 1
surgeon, and 2 assistant surgeons. And for this purpose you will de-
tail from the regiments of your district 2 colonels, 2 lieutenant-colonels,
6 majors, 2 adjutants, 2 quartermasters, 2 surgeons, and 4 assistant sur-
geons, whom you know to be reliable and efficient officers for this duty.
	For the purpose of regnlarity in reports, returns, & c., these commands
will be known respectively as the First and Second Provisional Regi-
ments of the Eighth Military District, Enrolled Missouri Militia.
	As soon as these details are effected, you will cause a consolidated
report to be forwarded to the adjutant-general, giving the names of all
commissioned officers, their rank, and from what regiments of Enrolled
Militia as signed, with the total of non-commissioned officers and privates.
	Duplicate muster-rolls will be made of each company, showing the let-
ter by which it is designated; as also duplicate field and staff rolls, one
of each of which will be forwarded to the adjutant-general at the same
time with the consolidated report. As it is designed that this force shall
be kept in active service continuously as long as their service may be.
required, you will direct that periodical muster-rolls be made in the
manner prescribed by Army Regulations.
	These commands while in active service will be governed by the rules
and regulations of the United States Army and the articles of war con-
tained in Revised Army Regulations; and as the design of this force is to
repress any attempt at insurrection, and to prevent any combinations
for rebellion against the Government, and to maintain the laws of the
State, you are enjoined to hold every officer to a rigid accountability in
regard to his immediate command, and suppress at once, with a strong
hand, any attempts at marauding, plundering, or insubordination of any
kind. Immediately upon these details being completed, you will make the
necessary requisitions for clothing and camp equipage upon the quar-
termaster-general, who will be instructed to fill the requisitions npon
the approval of the Governor. For the necessary supply of arms, you
will issue the arms heretofore issued to troops of your district, so far as
the same may be required, taking care as far as possible to arm each
battalion with the same caliber. It is deemed unnecessary to go further
~nto details, as these will suggest themselves in the process of compl~t-
ing the commands. Great confidence is reposed by His Excellency in
the energy and fidelity of the general commanding in carrying out these
instructions promptly, and much good will result from a hearty co-oper-
ation of the officers and men detailed for this duty.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. D. WOOD,
Acting Adjutant- General, Missouri.


llnQRs. 8TH AND 9TH DISTS., DEPT. OF THE MISSOURI,
In the Field, Gamp John Ross, February 4, 1863.

Major-General CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	SIR:	I moved my main command 10 miles northeast. I did so for
two reasonsto be nearer forage and to protect the assemblage of th

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national legislature of the Cherokee Nation, which convenes to-day, and
which had, of course, to meet in the Nation. Besides protecting a loyal
nation in its first exercise of civil authority since the rebels seized on
them, authorities and all, it cannot fail to have a happy effect on the
other Indian nations. This is precisely the sitme legislature that was
compelled, under a despotic pressure, to pass an ordinance of secession,
and their voluntary rescinding of it is more significant. I left a post at
Maysville, near Camp Curtis, of about 200 men to guard my connection
to the Arkansas and to Fayetteville, and to run a small mill that other-
wise would feed the rebel guerrillas.
	I sent another train of provisions down toward Fort Gibson, to re-
lieve destitute and starving citizens. I have a distributing agent at
Park Hill, and one at iluldebrands Mill, about the center of the Nation,
where I have a company running the mill. There is no grain there, and
I have to supply it from above and east of this place.
	The extreme want of the people below here steadily assumes a more
serious cast. My movements are much embarrassed for want of trans-
portation, as my brigade train was the broken-down teams of the First
Division. My supply train arrived safely from Fort Scott last night.
I have been able, up to this time, by hard labor of my command, in doing
very well. Since the 7th of January I have had about twelve or thir-
teen days rations for the Third Brigade. I have obtained the rest of
the subsistence required for the Third Brigade from the country. Have
sent six days rations of bread, beans, and several articles for hospital
to command of Colonel Harrison, at Fayetteville. Have sent two trains
of flour and meal into the Indian Nation, and have subsisted about 1,000
starving refugees, principally women and children, round my camp.
	Forage is scarce, and has to be hauled some distance and economized.
I can manage to subsist here for a week or two, perhaps three, and
could move east or southeast into Arkansas again and live some way,
until the 1st of March, when I propose moving forward to the Arkansas
River.
	I have as yet received no orders from you, and shall govern myself
on the general plan indicated until I do.
	We have here severe cold and snow.
	I have a scout now toward Fort Gibson, one toward Webbers Falls,
one toward Van Buren, and one on Grand River.
	Different parties of my command have had skirmishes with the guer-
rillas, always with good results. They attack my foraging trains and
scouts from the brush, but generally suffer severely, as the Indians are
dangerous customers in such conflicts, and bushwhacking is sensibly on
the decline here.
I remain, with profound respect, your obedient servant,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Golonel, Commanding Third Brigade.


IIDQES. STATE OF Missouni, ADJT. GRN.s OFFICE,
AS~aint Louis, February 4, 1863.
Brig. Gen. BEN. LoAN,
Commanding Central Dist4iet of Missouri, Jefferson City:
	SIR: I have the honor to inform you that the following distribution
of the companies composing the Third, Fifth, Twelfth, and Fourteenth
Regiments Missouri State Militia Cavalry has this day been ordered,
in conformity with General Orders, No. 5, current series, from these
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headquarters, consolidating the Missouri State Militia, a copy of which
is herewith inclosed :*
	Third Gavalry.Companies A, B, C, and E, of the Third, have been
attached to the Sixth Cavalry as Companies 1, K, L, and M, respect-
ively, and Company D, of the Third, has been broken up and the men
distributed among the Sixth. Companies F, C-, II, and K, of t1~e Third,
have been attached to the Seventh Cavalry as Companies I, K, L, and
M, respectively, and Company I, of the Third, has been broken up and
the men distributed among the Seventh.
	Fifth Gavalry.Companies B, C, and E, of the Fifth, have been at-
tached to the First Cavalry as Companies I, L, and M, respectively, and
Companies A and I), of the Fifth, have been broken np and the men
distributed among the First. Companies F, C-, H, an d K, of the Fifth,
have been attached to the Ninth Cavalty as Companies I, K, L, and M,
respectively, and Company I, of the Fifth, has been broken up and the
men distributed among the Ninth.
	Twelfth Oavalry.Companies A, B, and H, of the Twelfth, have been
attached to the Third (late the Tenth) Cavalry as Companies K, L, and
M, respectively; Companies ID, E, and F, of the Twelfth, have been at.
tached to the Fifth (late the Thirteenth) Cavalry as Companies K, L,
and M, respectively, and Companies C- and C, of the Twelfth, have been
broken up and the men distributed among the Fifth.
	Fourteenth Cavalry.Companies A and 1), of the Fourteenth, have
been attached to the Fourth as Companies L and III, respectively, and
Companies B and C, of the Fourteenth, have been broken up and the
men distributed among the Fourth. Companies C- and H, of the Four-
teenth, have been attached to the Eighth as Companies L and M, re-
spectively, and Companies E and F, of the Fourteenth, have been broken
np and the men distribnted among the Eighth.
	You will see that the foregoing orders of consolidation are promptly
and faithfully carried out among the regiments of Missouri State Mili-
tia, under your command.
	By order of the commander-in-chief:
WM. ID. WOOD,
	Acting Adjutant-aeneral.


SPECIAL ORDERS, WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJT. C-EN.S OFFICE,
	No. 57.	Washington, February 4, 1863.
	*	*	*	*	*	*

	XVI. Brig. C-en. W. F. Barry, Brig. C-en. C-. W. Cullum, and Col. C-.
Thorn will continue a board tQ consider and report npon the policy of
arming New Madrid with heavy ordnance, and whether field artillery
will not be sufficient for the defense of that place. The board will meet
on the 5th instant at Headquarters of the Army.
	*	*	*	*	* *	*

	By order of the Secretary of War:
	L. THOMAS,
	Adjutant-General.


	HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MIssouRI,~$aint Louis, Februa4ry 5, 1863.
Brig. Gen. R. C. VAUGHAN:
	GENERAL:	As a general rule, trade ought to regulate itself; yet
there is much force in your letter of the 26th altimo, urging entire pro-

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hibition of sales of stock, horses, and mules from your vicinity. It is
supposed that many sales are made for fear of confiscation or collection
of forfeited bonds.
	Such representations have been sent to Washington, and the Presi-
(lent is annoyed with protests against all restrictions. While so many
are (lisposed to misrepresent or misunderstand the restrictions upon
trade, I am disposed to gradually withdraw them when we can do so
with safety. We must do all in our power to restrain the trade in am-
mnnition, so as to prevent rebel bands from procuring it. All use of
gnns and ammunition for hunting may better be dispensed with than
allow rebels to get means to renew their robbing of peaceable citizens.
Some difficulty in regard to teams and hands must intervene before we
conclude our terrible struggle with rebels, and every class of society
must expect to share the general calamity.
	It is our duty to do all we can to avert evil, but by issuing orders
relating to buying and selling we must be very careful to avoid com-
plaint and clamor that may defeat our purposes by dividing our friends.
I will refer yonr letter to headquarters at Washington, where matters
of this kind seem to be generally discussed and considered more than
here.
	I am pleased, general, to perceive the fidelity and energy you are
manifesting in our common cause, and assure you I highly appreciate
your patriotism and loyalty.
	I have the honor to be, general, your obedient servant and fellow-
soldier,
	SAML. It. CURTIS,
	llifajor- General.


GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQR$. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSoURI,
	No. 11.	Saint Louis, ]Jfo., February 5, 1863.
	The following officers, additional to those named in General Orders,
iNo. 37, series of 1862, are announced on the staff of the general com-
manding, and will be respected and obeyed accordingly: Capt. F. S.
Winslow, assistant quartermaster, chief quartermaster, and Capt. iR.
McAllister, commissary of subsistence, chief commissary of subsistence.
	By command of Major-General Curtis:
II.	Z. CURTIS,
Assistant Adjutant- aeneral.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI
Camp at West Plains, February 6, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS,
Commanding Department
	GENERAL: Your letter, by Lieutenant Clarkson, of the 30th ultimo,
has been received and carefully digested.
	Your instructions will be cheerfully and honestly carried out. I will
endeavor to fulfill the duty, though the glory seems far ahead. Leeper
shall be tried for abandoning ~an Buren without authority.
	I have given the order for this army to fall back to a position nearer
its base of supply. It is given with reluctance, but it is forced upon us
by the poverty of the country and our wants. I have selected a posi-
tion about equidistant from Itolla and Pilot Knobsay, Chiltonsville
or Eminence, temporarilyso as to use two roads, one to Bolla, vi

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Salem, tne other to Pilot Knob, via Centreville. Meantime, while the
main supply trains are feeding and foraging us, the division supply
trains, of 50 wagons eacli, carrying twelve days subsistence, are kept
parked and untouched at our new position, ready to move to White
River when you give the word; the reserve ammunition the same way.
This is a mobile army, and I will keep it so. The cavalry will be kept
out ahead, examining the roads, making forays, & c.
	I see Pocahontas lies in the route you have laid down for me, and I
might as well accept it at once. All the information, therefore, that
can be gotten about the proper line via Van Buren and that point will
be gotten. Pocahontas is the head of navigation of Black River, I be.
lieve.
	I asked, by my aide, Lieutenant Gray, telegraphic permission to come
up for fwo days, while my divisions are taking up their positions. I can
be spared, and my health really requires even twenty-four hours relax-
ation. If a movement occurs, I can overtake, and my division com-
manders are trained now to take care of themselves.
	I am glad you sent me Colonel Stone. I had trouble with Kinsmans
regiment before; now I have none. I found Stone a ready soldier and
a gentleman, and I put the Iowa people in one brigade, the Iowa Bri-
gade under him, and he manages everything, to my great relief.
I am, general, most truly, with high respect,
J.	W. DAYJD$ON,
Brigadier- General.

IIDQRS. 8TH AND 9TH DISTS., DEPT. OF THE MISSOURI,
	In the Fipid, Camp John Ross, February 6, 1803.
Major-General CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	Sin: Up to date I am still without dispatches or orders from you. My
purpose has been to keep the enemy across the Arkansas River, to de-
moralize them there as much as possible by secret agents, and to feed
the destitute and starving people of an overrun and war-ridden country.
So far all has gone well. I have been very active cleaning out the bush-
whackers, who might assail our transportation in the spring, and en-
deavoring to restore the doubtful to loyalty. The result, in the latter
way, is also good and hopeful.
	There is nothing now to hinder a forward movement to the Arkansas
River but subsistence. There the country affords none; here it keeps
all my force busy to secure it and to do the other necessary work. If
I had the 200 wagons taken from the line of Fort Scott transportation,
and had in them the supplies that they and what I have could carry, I
could go in four days to Fort Smith, take and hold it, or to Fort Gib-
son, before the enemy could re-enforce it; throw up earthworks there
or at Fort Gibson, reach into the Indian Nation clear to the Texas line,
and be ready, when a larger army comes into Arkansas, with such leader
as might be sent, to co-operate with him, starting from the line of the
Arkansas.
	If the 200 wagons could not be obtained, I could get on with 100
more. If the Department of the Interior moves the refugees, as their
agent proposes doing, all I need is fifty or sixty days rations to hold
the line of the Arkansas until the middle of April, or later, or until a
heavy army could take the field and grass teams carry our supplies. I
am now ready for such a movement, but unless you order it I shall not
run forward and then run back for bread. With the supplies I spea

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of, I could stay. If I am to do so, I should like a regimentof infantry.
The Twelfth Kansas is 110W at Fort Scott, and I heard General Blunt
had intended them to come here, but pardon me for any snggestion as
to the force.
	I would like, if I am to remain in the Indian command, to have a
couple of companies of well-drilled regular infantry, as an example. In-
dians are imitative, and Ii think, frankly, that some volunteers would be
benefited by it. Besides, I onght to have a mustering officer or an in-
spector-general here.
	I assumed command of the district, but made no formal district
organization until I saw whether I was likely to retain it. I had no
desire, in any shape, to embarrass the action of any officer who might
supersede me, and have to organize for a spring campaign, the more so
that I had organization sufficient for my necessary business.
	Anxious for your instructions, I remain, with respect,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.

HDQLIS. 8TH AKD 9TH DIsTS., DEPT. OF THE MIssouRI,
	In the Field, Camp John ROSS, February 0, 1863.
Major-General CuRTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	Sin: The commands here at Fayetteville post, Fort Blunt (below
Maysville), are in good condition. Lieutenant Phillips is at Park Hill,
with train of subsistence for refugees. He is expected back to-morrow.
Heard from him this morning, all right.
	I sent Captain Lucas, Sixth Kansas, toward Cane Hill, with 160 men
and one howitzer, to clean out a bushwhacking force that was gathering
between that place and Illinois. We have intensely cold weather and
snow. I have several parties out to track these bushwhackers up.
	Captain Christy, Third Indian Regiment, has just returned from
Arkansas River, opposite Fort Smith. In the cane, on this side of the
river (in the big bend), there are about 300 half-breeds and whites of the
Nation, who have forsaken Stand Watie. They refuse to go south of
the river, and do not appear to want to fight, but are, I suspect, afraid
of the old feud between them and the full-bloods of the Nation. I think
the case is one requiring rather delicate handling, but from which good
results may follow.
	I learn that General Cooper has left Shelbyville, and is above North
Fork, on the Canadian River. He has Scanlands and another Texas
battalion, but few Indians. His effective force is small, and he appears
to be subsisting.
	Another scout, First Lieutenant Fox-Killer, arrived from below last
night. Except guerrilla companies of mounted men, from 40 to 200,
that prowl about, I do not think there is at the present moment any
force above Clarksville. At Webbers Falls, Lieutenant-Colonel Parks
has the remnant (all that is left) of Colonel Waties force. Watie in
person is at Briartown.
	I have just learned that a long line of persons, many on foot, are
straggling up this way through the snow from the direction of the
Creek Nation. They wear on their hats a white badge of cloth, on the
right side, the sign agreed upon with ~ men as the one to
wear when they come within our camp as friends.
	I have sent a train of 25 wagons and some ambulances to Fayette-
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(as all are reported to be) to Fort Scott. I deemed it better to reduce
the proportions of a hospital in such an advanced position as soon as I
could with propriety do so. Shall the sick and wounded of General
ilerrons command be sent to Springfield or remain at Fayetteville ~?
With respect, I remain, your obedient servant,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.


CAMP MORGAN, JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI,
February 7, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS, U. S. Army:
	SIR:	The troops of your command in this section of the country
are committing outrages known only to barbarians, such as the killing
of innocent and defenseless men, burning houses, and banishing men,
women, and children, for no other cause than being opposed to the
negro-thieving policy of the Administration, and they say that it is
agreeably to your orders. Now, sir, I want to know if such is the case.
And if, like the other Federals, you undertake to justify such conduct,
under the pretext that your troops have been bushwhacked, I will let
you know that there is not a bushwhacker in this county, nor has there
been since Quantrill entered the Confederate States army, though I
believe it is true that there are 100, more or less, Confederate soldiers
in Jackson County that are often, to use Federal phraseology, coin-
p~lled to ambuscade your troops to save their lives, as there is no dis-
position to show them any quarter. Further, I would ask of you to
inform me whether it is tolerated by you or not, this taking of Confed-
erate soldiers and throwing them into prison, and, when they get sick,
give them poison instead of medicine. This was done at Warrensburg.
Another was taken and shot at Lone Jack; this one~ was a hospital
nurse. Now, sir, if this is permitted, I will not only hoist a black flag,
as Major Foster did last summer, but I will fight under it, and show
no quarter to any claiming protection under the Stars and Stripes. If
this is your mode of warfare, you will please inform me, by the publi-
cation of such orders in the Republican.
	S. COCKERILL,
(olonel, C. S. Army.


GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
	No. 12.	Saint Louis, February 7, 1863.
	I.	District commanders are authorized to convene military commis-
sions, the duties, purposes, and jurisdiction of which are set forth by
Major-General ilalleck, in General Orders, No. 1, January 1, 1862. But
all sentences of such commissions, extending to loss of life, banishment,
confiscation of property, or imprisonment exceeding the term of thirty
days, must be confirmed by the commanding general of the department
(or higher authority), and no case which, by the rules and articles of
war, is triable by a general court-martial will be tried by a military com-
mission. Hereafter no punishment such as above mentioned will be
imposed by any commander within this department except by sentence
of a court-martial or military commission.
	II.	District commanders, where their commands are equal to a bri-
gade, may also (as commanding separate brigades) convene general
courts-martial. Such commanders will select a suitable officer from
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from these headquarters and assigned to duty at the headquarters of
the 4istrict as judge-advocate.
	JJJ. It will be the duty of the district judge-advocate to revise charges
and specifications, and see that they are technically correct before sub-
mitting them for trial to a general court-martial or military commis-
sion, and to draw up proper charges and specifications for trial in any
case that may be submitted to him by his commanding officer. He will
also report by letter, and from time to time, as circumstances seem to
require, for instructions to the judge-advocate at these headquarters.
	IV. Commanding officers and provost-marshals will make it a special
duty to ascertain, as far as possible, all cases of violations of the rules
and articles of war, and of the laws of war, in their respective districts
or sections, such as of spies, disloyal persons, guerrillas, and individuals
that have violated oaths of allegiance or paroles (in case there be such),
and will report them to the commanding officer of the district, who will
cause their arrest, imprisonment, and trial, as hereinbefore set forth. It
is believed that a great number of persons within our lines are carrying
on treasonable correspondence with the enemy, rendering him all the
aid and comfort in their power, and themselves amenable to the articles
of war as spies. Doubtless, also, numerous regularly employed spies of
the enemy frequent our camps and cities. Such persons, whether male
or female, old or young, will be brought to trial, and the strict severity
of military law administered as soon as practicable.
	V. As the rebel forces retire and civil authority resumes its proper
functions, many offenses may be turned over to the courts of law for
trial. This relates to offenses that are both military and civil, but the
right to a more summary proceeding by military power cannot be relin-
quished during a state of war.
	By command of Major-General Curtis:
II.	Z. CURTIS,
A8sistant Adjutant- General.


CIRCULAR.]	IIDQRS. DISTRICT OF EASTER2N ARKANSAS,
Helena, February 8, 1863.
	The President of the United States, Secretary of War, and all the
general officers of the army having issued orders against straggling,
plundering, and marauding, and affixed to such offenses the penalty of
death, therefore notice is given to this command that any soldier that
straggles from his camp, or enters a private dwelling, or takes property
belonging to a citizen, will be tried on the spot by a drum-head court-
martial, and its sentence be immediately carriedinto effect. The gen-
eral commanding will not allow his troops to suffer while the citizens
around them have plenty. He intends that, when necessary, they shall
live off of the country, but that what they need shall be taken by proper
officers, and vouchers for it given, to be paid upon proof of the loyalty
of the owner.
	This policy will make it an object for citizens to be loyal, and con-
vince them that the Government inti~nds only the suppression of rebel-
lion and the restoration of order.
	The commanding officer of the expedition to Yazoo Pass will have
this order read to his command.
	By order of Brigadier-General Gorman:
J.	W. GORMAN,
Assistant Adj~tant-Genoral

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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, February 9, 1863.
Major-General POPE, Madison, Wis.:
	Your attention is particularly called to the condition of the Sioux
and other Indians on the frontiers of Dakota Territory. Mr. Burleigh,
United States Yankton agent, represents that they are preparing for
hostilities against the whites.
H.	W. HALLECK
General-in- Chief.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, February 10, 1863.
Major.General CURTIS, Saint Louis, Mod:
	Information received here to the effect that most of the rebel forces
have left Arkansas to concentrate on Yicksburg and Port Hudson, and
that as many as 10,000 more men can be safely sent from your depart-
ment against Yicksburg. Your attention is earnestly called to the
necessity of sending down the Mississippi everything that can possibly
be spared. The President is exceedingly anxious tliat, if possible, you
send more troops to Yicksburg.
H.	W. HALLECK,
General-in- Ohief.

KEOXUK, IOWA, February 10, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	IDEAR SIR: Five days ago I passed into Southern Iowa at Burling-
ton, and have come to this city through Mount Pleasant, Ottumwa,
Croton, Farmington, & c., and what I have read in newspapers and seen
and heard in hotels and at railroad stations satisfies me of the existence of
an alarming state of things in this region and contiguous parts of Illinois,
which needs but some decided event, such as a failure of the Federal arms
at Yicksburg, Port Hudson, or Tullahoma, to produce the wildest social
convulsions, and possibly bring about the shedding of blood. In this
view, the letters which I inclose are deserving of attention. ~othing
is so well calculated to ward off trouble as to be prepared for it. Longer
to neglect the thorough arming of the Border Brigade, spoken of by
Mr. Hiatt, and its supply with ammunition, it seems to me, would be
next to criminal.
	A decided success at the first struggle to come be it on the Potomac
in Tennessee, or on the Mississippi, would doubtless quell the spirit of
insubordination that 4s now rising here and hereabout; but a failure,
and I fear .the loyal people of this region will be compelled to see
sights. There is much anxiety, and not a little depression here.
	Mr. Gerring is very sick. I am told that months must elapse before,
if ever, he will be able to attend the duties which you assigned to him.
That being so, would it not be well at once to designate Mr. Hiatt in
his stead?
Very respectfully, yours,
W.	D. GALLAGHER.
[Indorsement.)

SAINT Louis, February 24, 1863.
	Respectfully referred, for the information of commanding general, to
show how restrictions on trade are urged by the agent of the Treasury

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	I would take off restriction on everything but arms and ammunition
in Northern Missouri, if the loyal sentiment were not so earnestly op-
posed to it. I am doing it gradually.
SAML. B. CURTIS,
Major- General.
[Inclosure No. 1.]

OFFICE OF THE PROVOST-MARSHAL-GENERAL
OF THE IOWA AND MIssouRI BORDER,
Keokuk, Iowa, February 9, 1863
W.	D. GALLAGHER, Esq.,
Special Agent, Treasury Department:
	DEAR SIR: Our personal relations, and reference to some matters
within your l)epartment, ihust be my excuse for taxing you with this
letter. You know why I feel an especial interest in this section, and
something of my anxiety to be of service to it, and if- you can, inci-
dentally or otherwise, strengthen my hands, I feel that you will do so.
The political condition of the country bordering on the line dividing
Missouri and Iowa is anomalous. It being but a land line, the relations,
business, social, and political, of the people of each side have been, and
are, necessarily intimate. While it is true that there has been open re-
bellion only npon one side, it is not to be presumed that the sentiment
has been similarly restricted. In point of fact, and I speak it with deep
humility, there is a disloyal element on the Iowa side, dangerous from
its magnitude and its virulence. This element, secretly fusing with
avowed disloyalty across the border, has given to the latter a power for
evil that it never would otherwise have had. It is this very influence
that has so much embarrassed the execution of the wise restrictions of
your Department upon trade in certain articles; through it rebels are
furnished with arms and munitions of war. At the same time these
rebel sympathizers, protected by the broad shield of a loyal State, clamor
in safety against the Government for enforcing laws that deprive the
manlier part of their fraternity of the means for doing evil, and in this
clamor, by using most insidious means, they often get good men to join.
Magnifying a temporary inconvenience into a personal injury, they per-
suade men of limited vision, who cannot see the end, that the Govern-
muent is depriving them of sacred rights. But believe me, sir, there
never was a time when your restrictive orders preventing rebels from
obtaining supplies of certain things needed to be so rigidly enforced
as now, and for the same reason, it is important that loyal men be sup-
plied with those articles. It should be done, however, upon a system
and with a discrimination that would prevent mistakes.
	In illustration of this necessity, I inclose a copy of a letter from a loyal
and responsible citizen of Clark County. I have received many others
of the same tenor from along the border, and I have sent intelligent and
competent men to investigate thoroughly the foundation for such state-
ments. Their reports more than confirm Captain Johnsons. He has
not embellished facts, nor has he conveyed the urgency of prompt action
in the matter.
	It is painful, Mr. Gallagher, to a loyal, earnest man to be in a posi- -
tion where he can see clearly danger gathering and darkening over his
fatherland, and yet be powerless to avert it. I can make this J)laint
to you, for you were mainly instrumental in my being l)laced here; and
now, to do what might and should be done to arrest this rising storm,
I need some recognition from the Government; authority from the Go

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ernor to vitalize and mobilize the Border Brigade, and the control of
arms and ammunition. Thus clothed, I will answer with my head for
the substantial peace of this district. It is true, the Governor has
instructed the Border Brigade to obey my orders, but I can only nse
them as a provost guard, and when they appeal to me for arms, or other
necessary equipments, I can only say powerless.
	I do not complain of a want of labor in my position; it is abundaRt
and perplexing enough; but I almost regret the possession of percep-
tive faculties, that enable me to see so much more that ought to be done.
	There is a matter, I think of grave moment,.to which the attention of
Government ought to be promptly and earnestly called. My position
brings me in contact with a great many returned soldiers from the
Army of the Mississippi, and I find among them an almost universal
feeling of intense bitterness, from the conviction that they have been,
and are, used principally for the benefit of ~otton speculators, officers,
and outsiders. Judging from what I have seen and know, this is the
deadliest poisor& at work in the army, and if an antidote is not found
soon, it will be rednced to a skeletonnothing left but officers and
camp followers.
	Pardon me for taxing your time so extensively, and believe me, my
dear sir, very truly, yours,
J.	M. HIATT.
[Sub-IncloBure.]

OSCEOLA, February 5, 1863.
J.	M. HIATT, Provost-Marshal:
	SIR: I am induced to write and lay before you our grievances and
wants.
	1st. We are in a strong Union conntry, in proportion to our popu.
lation, and rebel sentiments have heretofore been badly rebuked. Of
late, since large numbers of our men have gone into service, Northern
rebels have become bold and insolent, and in this place are holding
their meetings of the K. G. C., as we believe, nearly public. At their
last meeting, they made a display of clubs and pistols, and talked of
being able, and rather anxious, to clean out thi~ Abolition town.
They say they are organized; that they can, and will, bring 500 from
Madison County and 200 from Decatur, who will burn up the town and.
clean out the Abolitionists, & c.
	A lieutenant of the State militia, of Decatur County, went through
here a few. days since to see the Governor. He says the rebels in his
county are scouring the country at night. The same is true of this
county. They claim the right to avow their rebel sentiments whenever
and wherever they please, and in the most provoking manner possible,
and swear the marshal can make no more arrests here, & c. You cer-
tainly know how they are doing the work of their master.
	2d. We want ammunition, and have as yet tried in vain to procure it.
We have three companies of Home Guards in this county, or have bad,
but they are nearly all gone to war, and their places are taken by old
men au(l boys, who want to do service if the wolf comes, but we are un-
prepared. There are in all about 175 muskets in the county, and not
over one load to each gun. We are advised to apply to you. Now, sir,
you know our helpless condition, and if you can aid us with cartridges
and especially musket caps, we pray you do so.
	That there will be trouble here I have no doubt. It is only a question
of time. We want more gnus, cartridges, caps, powder, and lead

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There are rifles, shot-guns, and pistols here that can be used if we have
the powder and lead. We have a small caution here that we expect to
use as a signal to call in our forces if needed, provided we get powder.
F.	W. JOHNSON,
Captain Clarke County Union Guard.

[Inclosure No. 2.]

OFFICE OF THE PROYOST-MARSIIAL-GENERAL
OF THE IOWA AND MISSOURI BORDER,
Keokuk, iowa, February 10, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL ft CURTIS:
	GENERAL: This will be handed you by C. E. Snow, esq., with whom
you are acquainted.
	Mr. Snow has for four months past been discharging the duties of
provost-marshal for Wapello County, and reporting to me.
	The termini of two railroads being in that county, it is a kind of
center for deserters, rebels, and contraband trade.
	Mr. Snows labors have been arduous and valuable. I deem it fortu-
nate to have obtained the services of so good a man at that point. He
can give you reliable information of the state of things along a consid-
erable extent of the border. Mr. Gallagher, when he returns to Saint
Louis, will confer with you in reference to the same matter.
I am, most respectfully and truly, yours,
J.	M. HIATT,
Provost-Marshal- General, cec.


HE4DQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, February 11, 1863.
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief, Washington:
	GENERAL: Your telegraphic dispatch of yesterday, saying you are
informed the most of the rebel force have left Arkamas to concentrate
on Yicksburg and Port Hudson, and that as many as 10,000 more men
can be safely sent from your department against Yicksburg~,~~ is re-
ceived. -
	My information, direct from Batesville, is that Holmes, Hiudman,
and Marmaduke are in the neighborhood of Litfie Rock, Marmaduke
being on the south side of White River. It seems to me almost impos-
sible for Holmes and Hiudman to get through to the Mississippi at this
season of the y6ar, and their army must be still in Arkansas, more con-
centrated than formerly. If this be so, they must have at least 30,000
or 40,000 troops, while my forces, under Davidson and Schofield, are
about 20,000 available, movable force. Davidsons force is near West
Plains and Schofields near Crane Creek, each extending down into
Arkansas. These two forces can move so as to check raids into North-
ern Arkansas, and repress insurrections feared in Missouri. In my
judgment they should be retained till gunboats can permanently assist
in holding White River and Arkansas, when they should move down
nearer the Arkansas, driving and holding the enemy below that river.
	If, however, the Arkansas troops have, as you suppose, gone to Vicks-
burg, Davidsons force can be moved to Saint Genevieve in about twelve
days, and it will take ten days more to get them to Vicksburg. Snow,
rains, and high waters make it very difficult to move, but I try to hav

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my troops always ready; and have directed General Davidson to move
eastward ror the purpose of conforming to your wishes. A large por-
tion of my troops are mounted, the better to get through mud, but the
more difficult to transport by river. I cannot select infantry and artil-
lery, as my forces are not near together, and by so doing I would de-
stroy the organizations and the effid~iency of the remainder.
	In view therefore, of the probability that the rebel force is still in
the central part of Arkansas, and the danger to Arkansas and Missouri,
and the difficulty of moving so far in time to be of nse in Yicksburg, I
most respectfully express my convictions against the movement. These
frontier forces are our only reserves for contingent necessities west of
the Mississippi, and, in my judgment, they should not be weakened.
Things are very quiet now, but great fears are entertained of more
trouble as soon as spring opens. I submit the matter, however, to your
judgment, willing to make great hazards for success at Vicksburg. I
send this by Mr. Chapman, a most worthy and reliable Union man, of
this city.
I have the honor to be, general, your obedient servant,
SAML. B. CURTJS,
Major- General.

HnQns. 8TH LND 9TH DIsTs., DEPT. OF THE Missouni,
	In the Field, Camp John Ross, February 11, 1863.
Major-General CURTIs,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	SIR: Up to date I have neither dispatch nor order from you since I
received command of this department.
	Lieutenant Phillips, Third Indian Regiment, who has just returned
from the Arkansas River at Fort Gibson, having escorted a train of
breadstuffs to the Nation, reports all quiet on this side. A portion of
his command, 70 men, crossed the Arkansas River. Captain Lucas,
Sixth Kansas Cavalry, has just returned from Illinois,* and the direc-
tion of Cane Hill. The guerrillas he was after retreated south, and he
could not overtake them. I learn from scouts in the Nation that Gen-
eral Cooper has retreated to Boggy Depot, near Red River. Colonel
Watie and Major Bryan have a command at Leaning Rock, near North
Fork, Canadian River. The mules belonging to their transportation
were dying very fast; 40 died in one night last week. I learn that they
have driven up cattle and are yoking them up as oxen. They have
driven the greater portion of their horses and ponies into Texas, and
all their men are thns dismounted except Butlers and Brewers com-
panies.
	Opposite Fort Smith, in the cane bottoms, are ~00 or 300 men, who
do not desire to cross the river or join the rebellion army, but who
have been in the rebel army, and are afraid of the loyal Cherokees. I
have sent secret agents to them, assuring protection to those of them to
whom it would be prudent to extend it. They are mostly half-breeds,
or partially white men, but are disgusted with the rebellion. I do not
think it would be advisable to enroll them in either of the two Cherokee
regiments (Second and Third), but if a sufficient number come over,
they could be enrolled in a separate battalion, and added perhaps to one
of the new regiments. Fort Smith has not yet been re-enforced; there
are the remains of five regiments there, guarding 1,500 sick and wounded.
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	I directed Colonel Harrison to send another scout to Clarksville, as
also secret spies into the place. I expected to hear from there ere this.
I desired to know if Marrnadukes cavalry division had gone round there
from White River, or where it was, as it behooves me to watch and
know its movements.
	The necessity of gathering food and forage for the Nation from a long
range calls for a distribution of my forces. I have force enough to meet
Marmaduke, if I have my command together.
	The post at Neosho guards my line of transportation and protects the
refugee Cherokee families. I had to re-enforce the post with another
company of the same regiment, as [Congreve] Jackson and [T. IR.] Liv-
ingston were getting troublesome in that country.
	There is great destitution in the Nation. My transportation is inad-
equate, and every time a train goes down into the Nation with flour or
meal there are hundreds of hungry persons who have been Waiting for
days. All the breadstuffs I send are of flour and meal made in Arkan-
sas, or hauled from Western Arkansas into the Nation to grind. Ac-
count of it is properly kept, and Judge Keys and Judge Thorn, together
with Rev. Evan Jones, the able and venerable missionary, attend to
disbursements. The first was 10 pounds per head; the second and
third, 8 pounds. 1 do not yet know the last pro ratas. I start my sup-
ply train to Fort Scott to-day. If the other 200 wagons are sent back
to the line, I could take fifty days rations for my command, and one new
regiment, if raised, and I propose to occupy the Arkansas River and
penetrate beyond it by the 1st of March.
I have the honor to remain, your obedient servant,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.

OFFICE OF THE PROVOST-MARSHAL,
SEVENTH DISTRICT, NORTHWESTERN DIVISION,
Smithton, Worth ~iJounty, Mo., February 12,11863.
Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	DEAR SIR: The great anxiety I have for the restoration and perpe-
tuity of our once happy country is the only excuse I have for again
presuming to address you. I will not be tedious.
	Cool deliberation and observation prove to us beyond doubt that our
liberties, and the cause we fight to sustain, are eminently endangered
by leading military men affiliating with sympathizers, and winking at
their fiendish opposition to the Government. Persons from abroad are
traveling through these uppnr counties by night, organizing Knights
of the Golden Circle. One of those travelers became drunk, and fell
into the hands of our unconditional Union men, who were iuitiated and
let into the secret plans of operation, the most important of which was
that there were 800 guns at Maryville, Nodaway County, and the same
number at Albany, Gentry County, and that as soon as they could raise
or initiate into the circle men to rise en masse and overpower the guards
and take the guns for Jeff. Davis use, they would do it.
	As Col. Manlove Cranor and Lieut. CoL J. W. Curry, of Gentry County
regiment, have declared boldly their opposition to the Administration and
the war, it is believed that they, too, are Knights. Lieutenant.Colonel
Cranor denounces us as unconditional negroes, and does all he dare do
to encourage rebels and dishearten Union men. Our people call for a
change. We are oppressed and discouraged, and cannot carry out your
orders urder the present rule, If the present going of things is no

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checked, supporters of the Government, without regard to previous
political opinions, will be down-trodden and driven from the country
by secessionists under the garb of democracy.
	Again we pray your honor to give us a brigadier of the type of Ben.
Loan, and under officers to suit, that we may serve our country without
being unjustly oppressive to any; otherwise our future is dark.
	Believing that you have information from others also how matters
have been going in this district, I subscribe myself, with much respect,
your obedient servant,
T.	H. COLLINS,
Provost -Miarshal.
[Indorsement.]

SAINT Louis, February 23, 18G3.
	This is a specimen letter coming in from all corners of the State. I
consider it necessary to have some reliable United States troops in
every district to keep the peace in States that have been infested with
rebel forces.
	This is respectfully forwarded, for the information of the Commanding
General, Washington.
	SAML. It. CURTIS,
	Major. General.


IIDQRS. 12TH Div., 13TH N. C., DEPT. OF THE TENI~ESSEE
Major-General CURTIS,	Helena, February 13, 1~63.
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	I have the honor to inclose herewith a copy of an order issued by
Major-General Grant, commanding the Department of the Tennessee,
reorganizing into divisions and brigades the troops in your department
at llelena.*
	I have the honor also to inform you. that Brigadier-General Prentiss,
of the Department of the Tennessee, has been assigned by General
Grant to the command of this district.
	Since the arrival of General Prentiss, he has assigned me to the com-
mand of all three divisions for all military purposes. General ilallecks
order directed General Grant (a copy of which I herewith incloset) to
assume command of all your forces within the reach of orders tempo-
rarily.
	Now, the question which I desire to present to you is whether any
one but General ilalleck can reorganize the troops in your department,
and assign a general belonging to another department to command those
in yours~
	General Prentiss was ordered to report to the general commanding
the Department of the Tennessee; I was ordered to report to the gen-
eral commanding the Department of the Missouri. I learn that there
are doubts at headquarters as to the authority to make this change.
By making the organization. and placing it in General McClernands
army corps, it evidently looks to permanency.
	In addition to this, General Ross, of the Department of the Tennessee,
has been sent here to take command of a division, and, as he ranks
General ilovey some three days, it compels Hovey to go back to the
command of a brigade, while General Washburn, who is junior to Gen.
eral ilovey by nearly one year, is placed in command of a division of

* See Series I, vol. XXIV, Part II, p. .
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~cavalry. This General ilovey protests against most bitterly. All these
orders I have promptly obeyed and faithfully executed, and am on the
kindest and most agreeable terms with General Prentiss and all others.
	You may rely, general, that Vicksburg can be attacked by the Navy
only, until the water falls, and this may not occur until midsummer, and
there do not seem to be two opinions on the subject, so far as my in-
formation goes. Most probably there will be a demonstration upon
Little Rock and Pine Bluff. Is this, therefore, to be done by you in
your own department, or by others out of it ~ I am ready to co-operate
with anybody or any general in any department where we can have
active service, and will do so heartily and cordially. I know of no rule
but strict obedience to orders, without evasion or mental reservation.
	I want to hear from you on this subject.
I am, general, very truly, your obedient servant,
W.	A. (IORMAN,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.


JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., February 14, 1863.

General CURTIS, Saint Louis:
	Last night I received the following from Independence:
MeFerrans order for five companies, is here. I have discovered that the men of
each company have passed resolutions to resist. I will do my best.
W.	R. PENICK.

	I sent a reply, which will keep them quiet for the present. I propose
being in Saint Louis to-morrow night, if no instructions to the contrary
are received.
BEN. LOAIN,
Brigadier- General, Missouri State Militia.


JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.,
February 14, 18638.20 p. rn.
Major [II. Z.] CURTIS, Saint Louis:
	I suppose Colonel MeFerran has issued orders on his own motion.
By telegraph I have corrected existing errors, I hope. Serious danger
apprehendedat Ransas City on account of the assumption of the com-
mand there by Colonel Kersey Coates, Enrolled Missouri Militia. Union
citizens are opposing him, and have telegraphed for assistance, which
has been ordered.
BEN. LOAN,
Brigadier- General, Missouri State Militia.


-	HDQRS. 8TH AND 9TH IDISTS., DEPT. OF THE MISSOURI,
	In the Field, Gainp John Ross, February 15, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	SIR: I have just received instructions that a force of the enemy is on
Arkansas River, at Clarksville, and a cavalry force at Ozark. Both of
these points were occupied by my scouts a few days ago, but a rebel
force of some size, with steamboats (eight reported going up), have
moved up this way.
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Colonel Harrison that the force of General Hindman is approaching.
I learned from Van Buren that a rebel force was expected at Clarks-
yule the day before it got there.
	It may be possible that the enemy intends to try and drive me out of
Arkansas this winter, although such a movement on his part would be
difficult. The roads in all Northwestern Arkansas are nearly impassa-
bledeep mud; no subsistence, or very lit~tle, for man or beast. I am
glad to report the hospital removed (except a small number that could
not be moved) from Fayetteville. Part of my supply train and ambu-
lances took the wounded and sick of the First Division, Army of the
Frontier; the rest went to Springfield.
	Colonel Harrison is intrenching.
	The half of my command Is out, and I have sent to recall it. I shall
move as soon as possible in close supporting distance of Fayetteville.
If the enemy moves on Fayetteville, I shall move my command to meet
him. I am inclined to believe that the movement is an attempt, under
cover of a heavy cavalry force, to send the eight boats, loaded with corn,
to Fort Smith and Van Buren; if so, I shall endeavor to cut them off.
I immediately sent to Colonel Harrison to send light scouts and spies
to ascertain whether suchwas the fact. I also sent reliable scouts and
spies from my own camp.
	I learn positively that greatest distress exists at Fort Smith and
Van Buren among citizens and rebel soldiers. As my scouts, in force,
have touched Arkansas River every frw days, from Clarksville to Fort
Gibson, the enemy can send up no boats, save under a cover of a heavy
force, and these, with other circumstances, have led me to suspect such
a movement, rather than an attack in front from Little Rock, or on my
flank from White River. Military movements look almost impossible
in the present condition of the roads, but we can move if the rebels can.
	Be8ides the earthworks being thrown up at Fayetteville, I have a
party fortifying on the Line road (between the Nation and Arkansas).
The latter, from the Third Brigade, is merely for the protection of an
outpost until I can support it. Of course, I do not expect tp depend
much on any fortifications I could erect or continue to occupy now.
If the army of Hindman moves this way, it is extremely probable that
its forage necessities may detach it from his infantry, which might
afford an opportunity to attack him in detail. I still cannot believe
it more than a movement up the river.
	My sending supplies to the Indian Nation has exercised the rebels very
much, and is rapidly destroying all their influence in that country. As
they threatened to take my subsistence train, twelve wagons of flour
that went down a few days ago, I sent a strong force with it, with
howitzers.
	I have a scout over to Canadian River. A communication was sent
to some of my Indian captains by some of the officers with Colonels
Watie and Bryan, proposing to take or destroy the leaders who were
ruining the country, and who held them (the parties corresponding) in
fear, as they were suspected of a desire to turn over. I sent a command
to the Canadian River, as I deemed the matter of considerable impor-
tance.
	The Indian council or congress is still in session, and when I move
forward I shall have to leave a commaud to guard it.
	All my wagons are out with parties getting breadstuffs and forage,
and I shall have to recall them before I move in force.
With profound respect, I remain,
WM. A. PHILLIPS
CoUnel, Commanding

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HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Washington, February 17, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL B. CURTIS, iSaint Louis:

	GENERAL:	Your letter of February 11 has been received and sub-
mitted to the Secretary of War.
	To operate from IRolla, Springlieki, or Ironton against Western Ar-
kansas is bad strategy at any time, and almost an impossibility in the
winter season. The only grounds in justification of your movement in
that direction last winter was the presence of Prices army in Missouri
and the complete blockade of the Mississippi River below Cairo. When
that river was opened to Helena and the mouth of the Arkansas, the
plainest principles indicated that all operations in Arkansas should be
based on the Mississippi. The advantages of this plan are obvious:
First, in securing beyond the possibility of a doubt our control of that
river; second, in the facility of supplying our army; third, in placing
it between the enemys forces; fourth, in cutting off the enemy~s sup-
plies of arms, clothing, & c., from one direction and of provisions from
the other, and, fifth, in having our forces in position to operate on the
Lower Mississ~ippi and open its navigation to the Gulf. This is not
merely my opinion; the plan was some time ago discussed and approved
by the best military men in our service. It was for these reasons that
I disapproved your bringing troops from Helena last summer to operate
from the interior of Missouri against Arkansas, and it is for these rea-
sons that I have opposed your retaining so many forces in Missouri,
and have so often urged you to send all that could possibly be spared
down the Mississippi. There is no enemy in Missouri nor near its bor-
ders, except guerrillas and small detached forces. Retaining forces suffi-
cient to hold a few important pointssay, Springfield,Rolla, and Iron-
tonagainst raids, all available forces should operate from the Missis-
sippi. With our army on their flank, no large army of the enemy would
ever attempt to move from the Arkansas River into Missouri. If they
should do so, their capture would be certain. On the contrary, we may
defeat the enemy a dozen times on the western border of the two States,
and our victories, like those of Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove, be with-
out important results. In addition to these military reasons, the Presi-
dent, for reasons of his own, has repeatedly ordered that all available
troops in your department be sent down the Mississippi. It is your
duty, as well as mine, to carry out these instructions. The orders which
have been telegraphed to you have not designated how many troops you
were to retain in Missouri; that question is left to your judgment and
discretion, under the responsibility which any officer incurs when di-
rected to send all available troops upon a specified point.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H.	W. HALLECK,
General-iu-Ohief.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
& tint Louis, ]lLo., February 17, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM A. PHILLIPS,
Camp John Ross, near Indian Territory:
	COLONEL:	Your letters concerning the Indians have been duly re-
ceived, and after laying them before General Blunt, and giving him my
views, which generally concur with yours, I have sent them to head-
quarters, Washington, with a request that they be laht before t1~e 1w
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dian Bureau, which ought to take care of the matter of food, seeds, & c.
You must keep the hospitals at Fayetteville supplied and supported in
preference to all other wants. We cannot occupy the immediate valley
of the Arkansas until we get full possession of the navigation of the
Arkansas River, which we ought to have this winter. You are in Gen.
eral Blunts command, and should report to him at Leavenworth, but at
the same time also report to these headquarters, if the lines to this
point are convenient. Colonel Harrison is also reporting to you and to
me. I hope the Indian legislature will repent the ordinance of seces-
sion, but they must have their own way about the matter, and not be
permitted to lay it upon any coercion of our troops. Yours is my ex-
treme post command, and I regard it as very important. Great dili-
gence and prudence are necessary to your security and success. I
approve of your course so far, and hope you will continue to keep watch
and ward against a wily and unscrupulous foe. It is painful to hear of
the suffering of the Indian inhabitants, who were so happy before the
breaking out of this infernal rebellion. But we all have to suffer wher-
ever the rebel flag is allowed to float.
I am, colonel, very truly, yours,
SAML. IR. CURTIS,
Major-GeneraL

HEADQUARTERS EIGHTH AND NINTH DISTRICTS

Major-General CURTIS,	Camp John Ross, February 17, 1863.
Commanding Department of the Missouri:

	SIR: I am again moving my whole command southwest. I have men
out to support Colonel Harrison and hold or take the rebel force at Van
Burennearly all my available mounted forceand I shall leave my
trains at or near Bentonville, so as to he in supporting distance of
Fayetteville, in front of Fort Blunt, southwest on the line between the
State and Nation,20 miles distant, where Ii have a strong station, and
also be in way of Elkhorn, by which point, if hard pressed so as to
meet them, any re-enforcements must come.
	Here there is mud that often makes my wagons sink to the bed; swol.
len streams that stop or retard my movements, and little forage. Still,
I hope to be able to hold at least all we gained in autumn.
	Our Arkansas friends are anxious for us to make a forward move-
ment southeast, but I have forbidden any movement of my troops in
that direction, unless needed to take the boats or forces that have ven-
tured to Fort Smith.
	Our friends in Arkansas are anxious to have us forward, to show
their loyalty, but I have deemed it inexpedient to call out demonstra-
tions of loyalty until we can protect them.
	I have not taken Fort Smith (however easily done, and gratifying to
our pride it might be), until we can hold the line of the river.
	I am still without dispatches or orders from you. Colonel Harrison
informs me that General Schofield ordered the battalion of the Tenth
Illinois away from Fayetteville. I thought it strange that orders to
weaken my force should be sent, and not to my headquarters. There
are strong reasons why I would urge that those three companies should
stay. The Arkansas force is very raw, and ought not, I would respectfully
suggest, be left without the countenance of other troops. The handful
of white troops I have got are insufficient to aid me in a proper disci-
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spare any. I have still one party across Arkansas, on the Canadian
River, on an important expedition. The heavy force I had in the Nation I
have ordered to fall [back] from the west toward the heavy force I had
sent toward Ozark and Van Buren. I sent my train toward Fort
Scott three days ago. I sent the sick and wonnded of the First Divis-
ion with it, and have thus got Fayetteville clear of a hospital.
	As the Cherokee legislature has not yet adjourned, I left at Camp
John Ross 100 men to guard it. I think they will be able to wind np
and follow me in two days.
	I have not yet heard a word about the transportation, about which I
wrote (200 wagons). My commissary, Captain Heath, has gone to Fort
Scott. If the wagons cannot be sent there, could they be loaded at
Springfield with commissary stores? If I had fifty days rations for
my command, I would move on the river to-morrow.
	I have ordered that, if any boats are taken, they be run up to Gibson,
nuder charge of Major Foreman, rather than burn them, as we shall
want them in the spring.
	Earnestly desiring dispatches, and determined not to be driven from
Arkansas, I remain, with respect,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.
[Indorsement]

	Better telegraph Phillips to hold back.
SAML. R. CURTIS.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST,
Milwaukee, Wis., February 17, 1863.
Brig. Gen. H. H. SIBLEY
Commanding District of Minnesota:
	DEAR GENERAL: I arrived here on the 14th, and yesterday received
your letter of the 11th. As you know, it has always been my purpose
to make a vigorous campaign against the Indians as soon as possible
in the spring. I desire you to organize the expedition sent out from
your district, and to command one column, with a general supervision
of the others from your district. I had hoped that you could organize
at least two columns, of sufficient strength, from your district, and hope
still that you may be able to do so~ The bulk of the troops in this de-
partment are in Minnesota. I desire to send three columns into the
field as soon as possibleone from head of navigation on Minnesota
River, as you suggest; one from the border of Iowa, bywayofBig
Sioux River, and one from Fort Randall, up the Missouri River. Some
small force should also visit the Red Lake Indians. The only objection
I have to your proposed organization is the small force of cavalry you
propose to take. I should suppose that the main portion, if not the
whole, of your force should be cavalry, with such artillery as is needed.
I can only assemble, outside of your troops in Minnesota, about 2,000
men for the Missouri River expedition, and these are mostly cavalry.
I should like you to organize two columns; if you can, of sufficient
strength to act separately. If not, you must move with one. I sup-
pose the horses bought last autumn, about 2,000 in number, would be
sufficient to give you a heavy cavalry force with e~tch column, say one-
half as strong as your infantry. I will have your requisitions attended
to, and the supplies forwarded from Saint Louis as soon as the river is
navigable. I think your estimate for tr nsportation very large, as o

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such a campaign your meat ration will be taken on the hoof, and you
need only sugar and coffee, flour (or hard bread), and salt, to be trans-
ported in your wagons. Celerity of movement, as I need not suggest
to you, is all-important on snch expeditions; with much infantry and
large wagon-trains, this would be next to impossible. Please make
every arrangement to move at the earliest moment, and I call your at-
tention again to an increase of the cavalry force. You will have to
mount some of your infantry for the pnrpose, but as the main object is
to transport your forces with the greatest rapidity from one point to
another, this arrangement will answer. In relation to Indian prisoners,
I hardly know how to answer you. I have endeavored to have some
disposition made of tbe prisoners, so as to relieve the military of any
charge of them, bnt, so far, unsuccessful. I will write again to the
Government, and send your letter. Please write me fully, and give me
all possible information concerning the Chippewas. I will write you
fully as soon as full preparations are made for the campaign.
Very respectfully, and truly, yours,
JNO. POPE,
]lilajor- General, Gommanding.


SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Thiruary 18, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	We are now sending 50 miles north and west of this place for forage,
and our teams are being rapidly worn out by this immense labor. I
must move my entire command at least 50 miles north from here, or else
cross White liver as soon as possible. I am decidedly in favor of the
latter, and do not see any danger in such a move. Two weeks more de.
lay will place my command about 100 miles from Forsyth in the wrong
direction. If you insist upon longer delay, I must, of course, submit,
but I deem it my duty to give you the facts as clearly as l)ossible, and
my views of what should be done. Even now it will be very difficult ~
to collect forage enough to last while crossing the river and reaching
the nearest forage beyond. When it shall a11 be gone for a distance of
80 or 100 miles from Forsyth, you can easily estimate the practicability
of that route. The move now is barely possible. A short time hence it
will cost more mules than I have with the army.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST,
Milwaukee, Wis., February 18, 1863.
Col. J. C. KELTON,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Headquarters of the Army:
	COLONEL:	I have the honor to state, for the information of the Gen-
eral-in-Chief, that reports from General Sibley, from the Indian agents,
and from other respectable persons on the frontier have been received
here, andt hese reports all concur in representing that extensive prep-
arations and combinations are being made among the Sionx for a
renewal of hostilities in the spring. Little Crow, it is stated, has suc-
ceeded in uniting several of the bands of the Upper Sioux, and that as
many as 7,000 warriors will be brought into the field as soon as the
spring fairly opens. This number is perhaps overestimated, but all in-
dic~tions point to sonie serious rind eNtensive operations againsV th

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white settlements, and it will be well to provide in timc against such an
outbreak. I have accordingly instructed General Sibley to organize two
columns, if possible, to consist of not less than 2,500 men each, with six
pieces of artillery to each column, and to be in readiness to take the
field as soon as the grass is sufficiently advanced to subsist his animals.
One column will move north from the Saint Peters (Minnesota) River, at
the mouth of Yellow Medicine, the other along the Big Sioux or between
that stream and the James River. The Indians are said to be assembled
in the vicinity of Devils Lake, on the northern line of Minnesota, and
these columns will move against them. At the same time I desire to
move a third column, under General Cook, up the Missouri River from
Fort Randall, so as to intercept any retreat of the Indians to the south
side of the Missouri. The attack of the Indians will doubtless be made
upon the settlements along the Missouri and James Rivers, if their
movements be not anticipated. The only troops I can give to General
Cook for this purpose are three companies of the Forty-first Iowa In-
fantry, now at Sioux City, and part of the regiment of cavalry in Iowa,
the organization of eight companies having been completed. I have
written to Governor Kirkwood to send up the eight companies of cav-
alry to report to General Cook at Sioux City, and I have suggested to
him that he should fill up the Forty-first Regiment by organizing as soon
as possible the remaining seven companies. In view of these opera-
tion~ in the spring, I request that the mounted regiments in Nebraska
be. placed at the disposal of General Cook for his movement up the Mis-
souri. Under all views of the Indian question, I think it very necessary
that demonstration in some force be made on the northern plains in the
spring. I think, with the regiments of mounted men in Nebraska, the
force will be sufficient. I will transmit to the Department copies of the
reports of Generals Cook and Sibley.
I am, colonel, respectfully, your obedient servant,
	JNO. POPE,
	]Jfttjor.General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST,
Milwaukee, February 18, 1863.
Col. J. C. KELTON,
Assistant Adjutant- Ceneral, Headquarters of the Army:
	COLONEL:	I desire again to invite the attention of the General-in-
Chief and the Government to the candition of the Indian prisoners now
held. in custody by the military authorities in the State of Minnesota.
There are two classes of these prisoners. The first class numbers about
270, and consists of those Indians immediately engaged in the outrages
during the late Indian outbreak in Minnesota. The second class num-
bers about 1,800, and consists of the women and children and old m~u
of Little Crows band of Sioux, who surrendered themselves to General
Sibley during his campaign of last autumn. The care of these prison-
ers is, under the circumstances, very embarrassing to the military au-
thorities, and will interfere considerably with the projected spring
campaign. It is also attended with much expense, which, by right,
falls upon the Indian Department. A considerable force is required to
guard these prisoners, not only to prevent escape, but to protect them
against the inhabitants of the State, who are so influenced by the atroc-
ities committed by the Indians that it has been with difficulty, and
only by the use of considerable force, that they have been prevente

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from putting the Indians to death. This state of feeling is principally
manifested toward the prisoners of the first class. I have the honor to
request that some immediate disposition be made of these Indian pris-
oners, so as to relieve the considerable force guarding them for active
service in the spring. The Indian Department is properly chargeable
with the care of these Indians, and I recommend and request that they
be turned over to that Department. The condemned Indians ought, at
once, to be sent to some place of confinement out of the State. May
I ask urgently speedy attention to the request, in order that the troops
now guarding these~ prisoners can be gotten ready for service on the
plains I Our operations will be embarrassed if deprived of the con-
siderable force needed to guard and protect these Indian prisoners.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JNO. POPE,
Major- General, Commanding.


WASHINGTON, D. C., February 19, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	GENERAL: I transmit herewith a copy of a letter from Colorado
Territory * in regard to the retention of troops in that portion of. the
country.
	Numerous communications have been received here to the same pur-
port, both in regard to Colorado Territory and to Kansas. Every sec-
tion of the country seems determined to retain in its vicinity as many
troops as possible, whether any enemy is likely to attack it or not.
The object evidently is to profit by the expenditure of public money.
When troops are so much needed in the face of the enemy, on important
points, it is the duty of military officers to resist these local influences,
and to concentrate his troops where they can do most service to the
country.
It is	hoped that you will give this matter your early attention.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
II.	W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief.


SPRINGFIELD, Mo., February 19, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	The Third Division has reached the headwaters of Finley Creek, in
Webster County, where they have found forage enough for five or six
days. Colonel Geiger reports the teams nearly all worn out and unfit
for service. The same is true of a large part of those in the other divis-
ions. I am compelled to repeat my opinion that the force should move
eastward, and thus shorten the Ilolla line until you are ready for it to
advance into Arkansas. This would enable me to replace the worn-out
teams by good ones, and send the former to IRolla to recruit. I am de-
cidedly of the opinion that the advance, via Forsyth, must be made at
once, if at all, for the reason stated in my last dispatch ; t but the roads
are still very bad, and the practicability of making the move extremely
doubtful. I will do as you direct, to the best of my ability, but I sen-
ously apprehend the loss of my entire means of transportation.
Very respectfully,
	J. M. SCHOFIELD,
	Brigadier- General.
	Not found.	tSoep. 116

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GENERAL OluEns, ~ lln QRS. ADJT. GEN2S OFFICE, STATE OF MO.,
	No. 7.	Saint Louis, February 19, 1863.
	The orders heretofore issued for the enrollment of the militia of this
State did not contemplate the enrolling of disloyal persons and their
organizations into companies indiscriminately with loyal citizens. It
was specially required that all disloyal men should be enrolled as such,
but their organization into companies was strictly forbidden. Some
enrolling officers, however, allowed disloyal organizations to be per-
fected, either through neglect or disobedience of orders, and others are
still in progress of organization.
	For the purpose, therefore, of separating disloyalists from Union men,
and in order that proper measures of precaution may be taken to pre-
vent the arming of such as cannot be trusted, it is hereby ordered that
all commandants of regiments and battalions of enrolled militia report
to the adjutant-general of the State, immediately on receipt of this
order, such companies of their commands of which all or any consid-
erable proportion of the men have been enrolled as disloyal, or are
known to be so.
	All officers are strictly enjoined to see that no further organizations
of this kind are made, and will report to their immediate commanders
any which may be in progress of organization.
	By order of the commander-in-chief:
WM. D. WOOD,
Acting Adjutant-General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST,
Milwaukee, February 20, 1863.
Brig. Gen. H. H. SU3LEY,
Commanding District of Minnesota:
	GENERAL: Your letter of the 16th has been received, and I must ex-
press to you my surprise and regret at its contents. You have under
your command five and a half regiments of infantry, one reginient
nearly full of cavalry, and as much artillery as is needed for the force.
You have plenty of horses to mount as much infantry as you desire,
independent of the cavalry regiment, and yet you ask for more troops.
So far as I know, there never yet has been assembled more than one-
half of this force in this country for operations against Indian tribes,
and, until the beginning of this civil war, I know no general who has
ever commanded the amount of force now under your immediate orders.
So far from thinking you have too little force, my impression is, and has
been, that there are more troops in Minnesota than are needed there,
and I beg you will make, as soon as practicable, every preparation to
move against the Indians in the spring. The large garrisons at every
frontier village will be wholly unnecessary after you commence your
campaign. In fact, I only left them where they are, to winter, to restore
confidence to a population panic-stricken at the outrages lately com-
mitted upon the frontier settlements, and not because they are really
necessary to protect these places from danger. There are no troops in
this State except the Thirty-first Regiment, now under orders from Wash-
ington to leave lbr the South. I shall not refer your letter to Wash-
ington, where I am sure it will occasion as much surprise as it did me,
until I hear from you again. Just consider, general, that you have
under your command quite one-half of the force constituting the whole
of the old army befQre the war, and which was scattered over ou

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whole country, from the Mississippi to the Pacific. Two thoushud men
has always been considered a very large force, as it has been a very
unusual amount of force to be used in any of our most important expe-
ditions against the Indians; and surely now, when the country is in
the most pressing need of troops at Murfreesborough and Vicksburg,
you should consider carefully before, with more than twice that number
of men in Minnesota alone, you apply for additional troops. I am sure
you know, general, that I am very desirous of supporting you in every
possible way, and of assuring success in all your operations, but your
application for more troops has so surprised me that I scarcely know
what to expect. Be good enough to send me, at once, a return of all
the troops in your district, and, if you continue to ask for re-enforce-
ments, I must refer your letter to Washington, for the information of
the Government. A vigorous campaign must be opened against the
Indians as soon as the spring opens, botl4 from Minnesota and from the
Missouri iRiver. The routes of travel can only be made secure in this
way. I shall with difficulty be able to assemble one-third of your
force on the Upper Missouri (certainly I shall not be able to assemble
one-half~, and that force is considered abundant by both officers and
agents in that section. I have little idea that any attack will be di.
rected toward Minnesota while such a force as you have is in that
State. On the contrary, all the information that reaches me makes it
certain to my mind that if the Indians make any concerted movement
t will be against the settlements in Dakota and along the Missouri
River. Such an attack is confidently expected by everybody in that
region, and yet no one living there has placed the amount of force
necessary for security, and to crush out the Indians, at more than 2,500.
I beg you to reconsider carefully your application for more troops, as I
shall dislike much to be obliged to forward it to Washington.
I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JNO. POPE,
]Jliajor- General, Gommanding.


IIEADQUARTEuS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURJ,
Saint Louis, ]Jfo., February 22, 1803.
lion. CHARLES II. lOWLAND,
House of Representatives, Jefferson City:
	Yours (private) of the 19th is duly received. I know there are many
aspirants for this command, which I neither sought nor desired, and
some in the State who do not like my orders would also like to have a
change. I always keep my trunk ready packed, knowing that a soldier
must be tortjours pr~t. For myself, I am not the least anxious to remain.
I have administered the department just five months. If success affords
proof of my ability, I have no reason to doubt a fair public verdict, and
the care, labor, and conflict of commands incident to the position are ex-
tremely oppressive on me. But, sir, I fully appreciate the difficulty of
procuring a substitute which would fill the position with more fairness
and success and at the same time give less occasion for doubts and dis-
satisfaction. I have traversed most of this district in peace and in
war; I have watched the varying hopes, fears, and purposes of rebel
leaders; I know their desire to take advantage of every social, religious.
or political sentiment, and I know how they rejoice at differences which
they seek to augment amongst us, and I am doing all I can to keep our
Union ranks steadily united against them. A shift of commanders i

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one mode of operation, and a change of plans is another. I hope your
body will settle some of the troublesome questions and relieve public
anxiety in those respects. In some respects, such a change as you sug-
gest would necessarily involve partisan fears and hopes that would be
pernicious and prejudicial to the harmony of our friends, but on other
accounts I would approve the change. It is not, however, likely to
transl)ire, or I am very much misinformed.
	We had quite a parade yesterday, and matters move quietly forward.
I hope some of the House will do justice to our troops, if the attempt is
made to charge them with controlling the elections. In one sense they
did, and will. A majority of the voters being Enrolled Militia, they cast
the most votes but, to my knowledge, the election in Missouri last fall
was the most quiet and free and fair ever had iu this region, and I have
rejoiced to see the propriety of our troops during the canvass and on the
day of election. Because all the voters were in some way volunteers,
it is easy to charge ever riot to the troops; but whoever saw as few
riots on election day as we saw at last falls election ~ I have seen sights
of elections in Missouri, long before this war brought troops here.
Truly, your friend,
SAML. IR. CURTIS,
]iliajor-General.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF KANSAS,
Fort Leavenworth, February 23, 1863.
Col. WILLIAII A. PHILLIPS,
(Jonunanding Indian Brigade:
	COLONEL: Your communication of February 6 to General Curtis,
having been referred to me for consideration, and to give such instruc-
tions as I might deem proper, I would, therefore, suggest that the force
under your command be kept~in as good condition as possible, to be
prepared for active service as soon as there is grass sufficient to move a
large body of troops. You will, in the mean time, endeavor to destroy
all bands of guerrillas in Western Arkansas and the Indian Territory.
Send scouts to penetrate as far south as practicable, to ascertain the
feeling and disposition of the people. Endeavor to open communication
with the Indians of the different tribes who have been misled into the
rebel service, and encourage them to abandon their hostility to the
Government, promising them pardon and protection when they do so.
	It is my desire, as it always has been, to get the nnfortunate refugees
back to their homes at the earliest period practicable. With the co-
operation of the Interior Department, which, I think, I will have, I see
no reason why they should not be returned in the spring, at least that
portion whose labor can be made available for raising a spring and sum-
mer crop.
	The whole Indian country must be occupied next summer. The Indian
troops will be used principally for that purpose, and it may be necessary
to use a portion of the Union soldiers, if practicable, to cultivate the
soil. The raising of a crop in the Indian country the coming season is
of great importance, not only to sustain the refugees, but forage must
be had for the use of the Government. The Superintendent of Indian
Afthirs has promised me that seeds of all kind shall be furnished early.
	You can assure the loyal Indians that nothing shall be wanting on my
part to advance their interest. I shall leave all the details to be man-
aged by you, knowing that they will be left in good hands.
	I am waiting for the return of Dr. Gillpatrick, whom I sent to confer
with you relative to the organization of the two new regiments author

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ized by the War Depai tment. The officers appointed by the President for
these regiments have all reported to me, according to their instructions,
and will be ordered to report to you as soon as I can hear from below.
	I expect to leave in a few days for Fort Scott, and will make ample
preparation for transportation and supplies for yonr c.ommand.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
	JAS. G. BLUNT,
	Brigadier- General, Commanding.


GENERAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
	No. 13.	f	Saint Louis, Mo., February 23, 1863.
	The Army of Southeastern Missouri being now within the District of
Saint Louis, Brig. Gen. J. W. Davidson will assume command of the
whole.
	Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr will report for duty to General Davidson.
	By command of Major-General Curtis:
	II. Z. CURTIS,
	Assistant Adjutant- General.


GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
	No. 14.		Saint Louis, JIb., February 24, 1863.
	I. No leaves of absence or orders will be given to officers to come to
this city, or leave their districts proper, without permission from the
commanding general; and, without such permission, commanders of dis-
tricts and armies are forbidden to absent themselves from their com-
mands, except in those cases of sickness or wounds provided for in
Qeneral Orders, No. 22, series of 1802, and of officers stationed in the Dis-
trict of Saint Louis, acting under the orders of the commander thereof.
	IT. The commanding officer District of Saint Louis will cause the
above order to be complied with (so far as officers coming to this city
are concerned), arresting and returning summarily to their commanding
officers, under charges, any and all officers who disregard the provisions
of the order. He will also advise commanders of other military depart-
ments, weekly, of all officers belonging to their commands visiting this
city, giving dates of arrival and departure, and their authority for being
absent, and, at the request of such commanders, will cause the arrest
and return, as above specified, of such as do not conform to their regula-
tions and orders. Unauthorized persons found in the uniform of officers
will be arrested and tried as spies, or for violation of military law.
	III. Provost-marshals (and other officers) will arrest as deserters or
spies all men wearing the uniform of soldiers at their posts or stations,
or in their districts, without proper passes, orders, or discharges. If
their regiments or corps can be ascertained, they will be sent to the
same, or to the next military post en route, and turned over to the com-
mander, as is done in forwarding recruits; but deserters will be kept
under guard or in irons, until delivered over to their proper command.
	Company commanders will cause the names of deserters to be pub-
lished in the States where they are from, so that their friends and the
proper authorities may induce their early return to duty.
	It is enjoined on all officers on recruiting or other duty, and on leave
of absence, and all provost-marshals and detectives, to arrest and re-
turn deserters to their command; United States marshals, sheriffs, and
constables are requested to do so likewise, and quartermasters withi

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this departmellt Will pay promptly to uch as deliver deserters the sum
of $5 for each deserter, together with the cost of transportation (includ-
ing the guard, if there be one) to and from the place of arrest.
By command of Major-General Curtis:
II.	Z. CURTIS,
Assistant Adjutan~t- General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST,
Milwaukee, February 25, 1863.
Brig. Gen. II. II. SIBLEY, Commanding District of ]Jliinnesota:
	GENERAL:	Your letter of the 19th, to Major Seifridge, has been re-
ceived. All stores, & c., will be sent you as soon as the river opens.
The information concerning Little Crow and the intentions of the Sioux
Indians is very conflicting, as it reaches me from different quarters.
From Fort Randall I learn positively that Little Crow is encamped on
the Missouri River, 150 miles above Fort Pierre, and that the attack of
the Sioux tribes (if any attack be made) will be upon the settlements
along the Missouri. About 2,500 men, most of them mounted, will be
assembled at Fort Randall as soon as the Missouri can be navigated,
for operations up the river, in conjunction with your operations in Min-
nesota. If, as you apprehend, there is likely to be a formidable move-
ment against Abercrombie, it seems to me that in your movement to-
ward Devils Lake you had best send a large detachment by way of the
post, instead of Big Sioux~or James River, to unite with you near Devils
Lake. It will not be necessary to keep any large garrison at Aber-
crombie after you commence your movement, nor do I think it at all
necessary or desirable that you should keep up the small posts you have
established for the winter along the frontier. Dont put yourself on the
defensive, but onthe offensive. With the force you have, it seems clear
to me that you can organize two columns, each of sufficient strength to
deal with the whole body of Indians. One of these columns you can
send, if you think best, by way of Abercrombie and the valley of the
Red River, but in order to do this you must abandon the idea of main-
taining all these small posts through the country. Five or six hundred
men will be enough to leave at Fort Ripley to keep the Chippewas quiet.
All the other (or most of the other) posts I would break up, and take
the troops with you as you pass beyond them in your march north.
Make your preparations complete. I will do all I can to forward your
plans. There are no troops in this State except those now under orders
for the South, where they are greatly needed, and I cannot bring myself
to believe that you lack troops in Minnesota. I have written fully to the
Department concerning the Indian prisoners,* both the condemned and
those at Snelling. I will have you relieved of them before you move.
	Respectfully, & c.,	JNO. POPE,
	Major- General, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,

Saint Louis, February 26, 1863.
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief:
	GENERAL:	I am in receipt of two letters of recent date from you on
the subject of economy of forces: one relating to Missouri, dated the
17th instant,t and the other relating to Colorado, dated the 19th instant4
	~Seep. 117.	tSeep. 113.	See p. 118

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	In regard to Missouri, you had asked me to send forward some 10,000
more troops to General Grant at Yicksburg, on your impression that
the Arkansas rebel troops had all crossed to Vieksburg and Port Hud-
son. I informed you I was withdrawiug the forces from Houstou and
Batesville, Ark., to comply, but doubted the fact of A:rkansas forces
having crossed the river, and the expediency of weakening Missouri
and Northern Arkansas until we have boats to take and hold the Ar-
kansas River as a line of defense. Your reply of the 17th does not
advise me further as to your knowledge of the departure of troops from
Arkansas, but seems to argue the propriety of sending on the troops,
and intimates that there is more thau necessary in Missouri, as we have
no enemy in or near the State.
	You must admit, general, that when Hindinan moved from Van ]3uren
and attempted his move north, we had none too wany troops there, and
when Marmaduke moved on Springfield we had none to spare, and must
justify his pursuit to Batesville by General Davidsons forces. We have
driven most of the rebels beyond the Arkansas, and to keep him below
that river we should have light-draught gunboats to move, as you
very properly suggest, from the Mississippi base. In this I have al-
ways concurred, and always will; but, as I wrote you when I first
arrived at Helena, we must have light-draught, well-protected steam-
boats to operate with; and I now add we should not have to depend
on the Navy for such necessary incidents to army movements. But, in
compliance with your suggestions, I am ready to forward the force
from the river and railroad near Pilot Knob, where they are ready to
embark as fast as new necessary equipments and transportation can
be procured. The march has been prosecuted Through mud and contin-
uous rains as fast as I could bring them forward. In view of my with-
drawal of this force from the Arkansas line, I brin g other force nearer
a central positionSpringfieldand hope the expedition up the Ar-
kansas may be made soon, so as to allow that river to be made a line of
defense for Northern Arkansas and Missouri.
	In regard to the troops in Colorado, referred to in your letter of the
19th, I had, on the 10th instant, ordered the Second and Third Regi-
ments forward, being the earliest moment I thought it safe to risk a
march across the plains. I leave the First in preference, because the
colonel (Chivington) is the best man to command the district.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


IN THE FIELD,
Kansas City, February 26, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS,
	Cm mandirtg, & c., & tint Louis, Mo.	-
	GENERAL: After four days of the hardest travel I ever experienced,
I arrived here on yesterday. I have seen Colonel Penick. He is very
decidedly of the opinion that if the Fifth Regiment is broken up (which
has now become a necessity), and the fragments forced into other coin-
mands, they will render no efficient service, and I must confess that I
concur with him in opinion. The movement, in my opinion, is a most
unfortunate one, as are all such. Similar attempts have frequently been
made to consolidate fragments of regiments, and in every instance such
attempts, so far as I am advised, have proven most disastrous. It
would be much better in every way to muster these men out of the servic

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at once, and authorize .the regiments which are to be retained to recruit
up to the required standard. It can be done at less expense and with
less trouble than it will take to force these men into an unwilling serv-
ice. This much for suggestion.
	Upon the theory that the regiment is broken up, which is accepted
as an existing fact, the following statement is made:
	Companies A, B, and C are broken up, and the men are to be distrib-
uted among the companies of the First Regiment. Companies .D and
E are to be added as companies to the First Regiment. Company E is
at my headquarters in Jefferson City, and must remain there for the
present. Company D i~ the only organized company that will be left
in Jackson County. This is insufficient. At least three companies of the
First, or some other regiment, must be sent here before the companies
can be safely broken up or ordered away. In my opinion, it would be
very desirable that Colonel McFerran,if retained (see letter of even
date on the subject*), should be assigned to duty in this county. I find
the county in a most unfortunate condition. The Union element here
is divided, and is assaulted continually by the bushwhackers from within
and by the Red Leggins from Kansas; and, strange as it may appear,
these extremes meet and fraternize in the common object of despoiling
honest men of their property, and in disturbing the public peace. The
citizens here require as much protection from the Red Legs of Kansas
as they do from the bushwhackers of Missouri. Colonel McFerran, I
am satisfied, will use every exertion of which his nature is capable to
properly punislithe Red Legs, whilstthe remains of the Fifth Regiment
will delight in continuing the destruction of the bushwhackers. In.
deed, I think, in consideration of the changes proposed, that a radical
change in stationing of troops in this district would be most desirable.
Without at present going into detail as to all the changes that should
be made, I think it would be best to assign to the First Regiment the
duty of guarding the border on the Kansas line, with its headquarters
in this county. Colonel Hall should make the headquarters of his regi-
ment at Sedalia, and Colonel Catherwoods headquarters might be made
at Liberty or Richmond, with a battalion of the Sixth Regiment, when
filled, retained at Lexington. In the mean time, with your approval,~
will order Colonel IVlcFerrau, with three of the companies of his regi.
ment, now at Lexington, to Independence, with instructions on arriving
there to relieve Colonel Penick and assume command. In the present
condition of affairs at Lexington, the three companies that will remain
will be sufficient to protect that post for the present.
	You will please send instructions to my headquarters in Jefferson
should you disapprove the change as above proposed, as my adjutant,
in pursuance of instructions, will issue the necessary orders to effect the
change unless you direct a different course.
	I would respectfully suggest that as soon as the roads become prac-
ticable you will order the section of [H. B.] Johnsons battery at Palmyra
and the seetion of Wachsmans battery at Rolla to Sedalia, where I will
order the remaining sections of the two batteries, for the purpose of
consolidation and re-equipment. As to Company I, of the Fifth Regi.
ment, broken up and ordered to be distributed among the companies of
the Ninth Regiment, I would respectfully ask that you make such
orders as will best accomplish the purpose intended.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
BEN. LOAN,
Brigadier- General, Missouri State Militia.
* Not found

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126	MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.

IIDQRS. 8TH AND 9TH DISTS., DEPT. OF THE MISSOURI,
in the Field, (Jump Blunt, February 26, 186~.
Major-General CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	SIR:	Owing to the depth of mud, and the fact that Colonel Harrison
was only able to furnish 100 men, in addition to those 400 from my com-
mand, the expedition I sent under Major Wright to Clarksville re-
turned without having accomplished its object. I regretted it, and am
making arr~ ngements which I think will enable me as soon as the stock
is rested to take a command in person, so as to accomplish the same and
other still more important objects.
	The rebels have had recruiting officers and parties here after deserters.
They have suffered pretty severely from us of late. Besides a number of
them being killed, I h ave some 30 of them in the guard-house. I will
not liberate them here, but send them to Springfield or Tort Scott, as
they would undoubtedly go to work again even if paroled. Lieutenant
Phillips was shot throu~,h the arm and thigh; both flesh wounds, but
severe. It was done in a personal encounter between Lieutenant Phillips,
U. S. Army, and Lieutenant Maizo, of the rebel army, a few miles south
of Pea Ridge. Maizo was killed. I find that numbers of rebel sol-
diers are drifting up this way from toward Little Rock, as guerrillas. I
shall try and get my Indians to clean them out in the next day or two, be-
fore I go forward. I have a number of parties. These I must move for-
ward on the river in the next two weeks, or before the rebels can drive
the stock from the Canadian. I have heard nothing about the addi-
tional wagons for commissary transportation. . I should have desired to
know about it, so as to accommodate matters to it. I certainly think that
the interests of the service and the Government could be furthered in
no cheaper or better way than in clothing and feeding the Choctaws
and Creeks, who can be relied on and desire to turn over. I receive no
instructions from you, and for the general ordersthe result of recent
courts-martialall cases affecting commissioned officers I have for-
warded to you, as you might desire to revise them, and as they throw
some light on the Indian command. I desire to have the general order
printed as it comes from you.
Very respectfully,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS Anui~ OF THE FRONTIER,

Col. ~. F. GEIGER,	~pringfteld, Mo., February 27, 1863.
(Jommanding lihird Division, Finley Greek:
	COLONEL:	It is reported that Marmaduke is in the vicinity of Salem,
Ark., with a considerable force of cavalry, perhaps intending to make
a raid upon Rolla, or upon our trains along the Rolla and Springfield
road. You will please move your division eastward to some point on
the headwaters of the Gasconade, Big Piney, or Big North Fork of
White River, where forage can be obtained, and from which you can
watch the enemy~s movements. Send scouts and spies to Marmadukes
camp frequently, and endeavor to keep yourself thoroughly informed of
his movements. You will act, according to circumstances, to meet any
movement he may make, keeping e advised of everything. You may
delay your movement until the 1st of March, with a view to the muster-
ing of your command to-iuo~r-~w, and to allow the commissary train, no

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CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNJON.

on the way, to reach you, unless you have information which indicates
the necessity of immediate movement. The train now on the way to
join you will not be returned to this post, but will remain with your
division until farther orders. Please have the animals as well cared ftr
as possible.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.

MILWAUI~EE, Wis., February 27, 186312 m.
Major-General IIALLECK, General-in- Chief:
	Will you please answer my letter in relation to disposing of condemned
and other prisoners in Minnesota ~ Unless disposed of by sending out
of State, large force will be required to guard and protect them from
the citizens, and that force is absolutely needed for spring campaign.
General Sibley writes me urgently on the subject, and no time should
be lost, as military operations will be delayed.
JNO. POPE,
Major-General.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, February 28, 1863.
Major-General POPE, Milwaukee, Wis.:
	Your letter in regard to Indian prisoners has been submitted for the
action of the Cabinet. No answer has yet been returned. I cannot yet
answer in regard to the Nebraska cavalry.
H.	W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief.

Abstract from return of the Department of the Missouri, Maj. Gen. SamueZ B. Curtis com-
manding, for the month of February, 1863; headquarters Saint Louis, Mo.

	T Present for 	-~	- -~		~	Pieces of
	duty.	artillery.
	94	~
	Command.	-~
			tS
			a
	o	n	      ,~
	H	-	
	a	ee	~	a
	o ~	~	~4	-~	~
Department staff                           15           15 16 16          
Saint Louis District, Brig. Gen. Eugene A. Carr 427 7, 589 10, 999 14, 399 13,440          
[Brigadier-General Davidson].
Rolla District, Col. John NI. Glover	156	2,941	4, 642	5,393	5,294	4	2
Southwestern District of Missonri, Brig. Gen. 150 2, 245 3, 267 4, 301 4, 301          
Egbert B. Brown [Colonel Cloud].
Army of Southwestern Missouri [Army of the	372	8,474	10, 507	14, 903	15,379	22
 Eroutier], Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield.
Central Distri6t of Missouri, Brig. Gen. Ben.	80	1, 523	2, 181	2, 760	3, 082	9
 Loan.
Northeastern District of Missouri, Brig. Gen.	26	635	953	1, 020	1, 027	2
Thomas J. McKean.
District of Kansas, Brig. Gen. James G. Blunt. -	8.	1,449	2,207	2, 546	2, 546	7	10
District of Colorado, CoL John M. Chivington. - 63 1, 198 1, 719 2, 050 2, 058	9
Alt on, Ill., Col. Jesse Rildebrand               27 313 523 508 1, 154          
Army of Southeastern Missouri, Brig. Gen. 346 6, 439 8, 6o6 12, 551 12, 551	16
John W. Davidson.
District of Northwestern Arkansas, Col. Will- 90 2, 480 3, 250 4, 949 5, 109          
iam A. Phillips.
District of Nebraska, Brig. Gen. James Craig. 26 296 634 705 705          
	Total	1,863	35,582	49,553	06,161	66,662	11	70
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MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. XV. [CHAP. XXXIV.

Organization of troops in the Department of the Missouri, commanded by
Maj. Gen. Samuel R. Gurtis, February 28, 1863.

First Brigade.

Col. CHARLES L. HARRIS.

33d Illinois, Col. Charles E. Lippincott.
99th Illinois, Col. George W. K. Bailey.
11th Wisconsin, Col. Charles L. Harris.
DISTRICT OF SAINT LOUIS, MO.

Brig. Gen. JoHN W. DAVIDSON.

FIRST DIVISION.*

	Brig. Gen. WILLIAM P. BENTON.

Second Brigade.
Col. DAViD SHIJNK.t

8th Indiana, Col. David Shunk.
18th Indiana, Col. Henry D. Washburn.
1st Indiana Battery, Capt. Martin
Klauss.

Cavalry.

4th Missouri, Company I, Capt. William S. Burns.

SECOND DIVISION4

Col. CHESTER HARDING, Jr.

21st lowa, Col. Samuel Merrill.
22d Iowa, Col. William M. Stone.
23d Iowa, Col. William H. Kinsman.
24th Missouri, Col. Sempronins H. Boyd.
25th Missouri, Col. Chester Harding, jr.
13th Illinois Cavalry, Lieut. Col. Theobald Hartmann.
1st Nebraska Infantry, Col. Robert R. Livingston.
1st Missouri Artillery, Battery B, Capt. Martin Weliley.
2d Missouri Artil]ery, Battery M, Capt. Gustave Stange.

CAVALRY BRIGADE.~

Col. GEORGE E. WARING, Jr.

3d Iowa (six companies), Lient. Col. Henry C. Caldwell.
3d Missouri (six companies), Capt. John H. Reed.
4th Missouri, Maj. (ii ustavus M. Elbert.
1st Wisconsin, Maj. William H. Torrey.

GARRISONS.

	Benton Barra s, Mo.	Benton Barracks, Mo.Continued.

	Col. BENJAMIN L. E. BONNEVILLE. 2d Missouri Artillery (detachment), Capt.
5th Iowa, Lieut. Col.John C. Ferguson. George Riemann.
Mississippi Marine Brigade (detachment),
12th Iowa, Col. Joseph J. Woods.	 Lient. Col. George E. Currie.
14th Iowa, Lieut. Col. Edward W. Lucas.	Exchanned men, Lieut. Stephen Water-
34th Iowa, Col. George W. Clark.	 bury.
23d Missouri, Company K, Capt. Richard	Newbys detachment, Lieut. Aaron J.
     H. Brown.	 Newby.
3d Illinois Cavalry (detachment), Capt.	Paroled men, 1st Battalion, Col. J. Fry.
     John L. Campbell.	Paroled men, 2d Battalion, Col. C. H. Fox.
11th Missouri Cavalry, Company A, Licut.	Paroled men, 3d Battalion, Lieut. Col
    Peter F. Clark.	 Harry S. Smith.

	*Army of Southeastern Missouri, at Middlebrook.

	So reported in district and division returns, but district roster reports Brig. Gen.
E. A. Carr in command and en route to Saint Genevieve. Department return reporte
Carr as commanding the District of Saint Louis, and Davidson as commanding the
Army of Southwestern Missouri.
	t Army of Southeastern Missouri, in Belleolne Valley. Bri~ades not indicated b~
return.
	~ At Camp Curtis, near Iron Mountain,
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CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION.

GARRIsoNsContinued.
Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Maj. GUSTAVUS A. EBERIIART.

32d Iowa, Companies A, D, F, and G, Maj.
Gustavus A. Eberhart.
2d Missouri Artillery, Battery D, Capt.
Charles P. Meisuer.


Patton, Mo.

12th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Coin-
pany C, Licut. Henry Renner.


Saint Louis, Mo.

Col. HENRY ALMSTEDT.

37th Iowa, Co). George W. Kincaid.
23d Missouri, Company I, Capt. Marion
Cave.
2d Missouri Artillery (eight companies),
Maj. Theodore Wilkins.
Pilot Knob, Mo.

Col. JOHN B. GRAY.

1st Missouri State Militia, Lient. Col.
John F. Tyler.
3d Missouri State Militia Cavalry (nine
companies), Licut. Col. F. Morsey.
13th Illinois Cavalry (four companies),
Maj. Charles A. Bell.
Jackson, Mo.

12th Missouri State Militia Cavalry,
(eight companies), Lient. Col. Bazel
F. Lazear.

Pacific City, Mo.

234 Missouri (nine companies), Col. Will-
iam P. Robinson.

Bloomfield, Mo.~

2(1 Missouri State Militia cavalry, Col.
John McNeil.

New Madrid, Mo.

38th Iowa, Col. D. Henry Hughes.

DISTRICT OF ROLLA.

Col. JOHN M. GLOVER.
Rolla, Mo.

Lient. Col. JOHN F. WILLIAMS.

1st Missouri Cavalry, Companies H and
I, Maj. .James M. hubbard.
3d Missouri Cavalry (five companies),
Lieut. Col. Robert Carrick.
9th Missouri State Militia CavaWy (seven
companies),*Maj.Daniel M.Draper.
27th Missouri, Company H,t Lieut. John
Keis.
Salem, Mo.

9th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com
pany G, Lient. James MeKinsey.
Waynesville, Mo.

5th Missouri State Militia Cavalry (eight
companies), Col. Albert Sigel.

DISTRICT OF SOUThWESTERN MISSOURI.

Col. WILLIAM F. CLOUD.
	Springfield, Mo.	Linden, Mo.
	Col. THOMAs M. BOWEN.	14th Missouri State Militia Cavalry (four
Clouds brigade (nineteen companies)4	companies), Maj. John C. Wilber.
18th Iowa, Col. John Edwards.
7th Missouri State Militia Cavalry (four	Lebanon, Mo.
companies), Maj. Henry Suess.
3d Indiana Battery, Capt. James M.	8th Missouri State Militia Cavalry (six
    Cockefair.	    companies), Maj. John E. Collins.
1st Kansas Battery, Capt. Norman Allen.
	(3reenfteld, Mo.	Newtonia, Mo.

7th Missouri State Militia Cavalry (eight 8th Missouri State Militia Cavalry (four
companies), Col. Jobn F. Philips. companies), Maj. Edward B. Eno.

* One company temporarily at Houston, Mo., vacatin~ post.

	Remainder of regiment ordered to Saint Louis.
	~ Viz: Second Kansas Cavalry, ei~ht co ~panies, Thirtecuth Kansas Infantry, and
Second Indiana Battery.

9 R RYOL XXII, PT II
~si~AP. XXXIV.)
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MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAr. XXXIV.


ARMY OF THE FRONTIER.

Maj. Gen. JOHN M. SCHOFIELD.

CENERAL HEADQUARTERS.

1st Missouri Cavalry (three companies), Capt. Albert P. Peabody.

Schofield Hussars, Capt. C. G. E. N. Westerberg.
FiRST DIVISION.

Col. WILLIAM WEER.
First Brigade.

Col. WILLIAM R. JUDSON.

11th Kansas, Col. Thomas Ewing~ jr. 10th
9th Wisconsin, Col. Charles E. Saloinon. 13th
6th Kansas Cavalry (four companies), 2d
Lient. Col. William T. Campbell. 24
3d Wisconsin Cavalry (six companies),
Col. William A. Barstow.
25th Ohio Battery, Capt. Julius L. Hadley.

SECOND DIVISION.

Brig. Gen. JAMES TOTTEN.
First Brigade.

Col. JOHN G. CLARK.

26th Indiana, Capt. Harvey Johnson.
10th Illinois Cavalry (eight companies),
Lient. Col. James Stuart.
7th Missouri Cavalry (eight companies),
Mimi. Milton H. Brawner.
Peoria (Illinois) Light Battery (one sec-
tion), Lient. Herman Borris.
Second Brigade. *



Kansas.
Kansas.t
Kansas Cavalry.t
Kausas Battery.t
Second Brigade.

Col. WILLIAM MCE. DYE.

37th Illinois, Lient. Col. Henry N. Frisbie.
20th Iowa, Maj. William G. Thompson.
6th Missouri Cavalry (four companies),
Maj. Samuel Montgomery.
1st Missouri Artillery, Battery F, Capt.
James Marr.

Cavalry.

1st Missouri, Company C, Capt. Miles Kehoe.

THIRD (IIERRONS) DIVISION.

Col. WASHINGTON F. GEIGER.
First Brigade.

Col. HENRY BERTRAM.

20th. Wisconsin, Licut. C ol. Henry A.
Starr.
1st Iowa Cavalry, Maj. Daniel Anderson.
24 Wisconsin Cavalry (four companies),
Maj. William H. Miller.
1st Missouri Artillery, Battery L, Capt.
Frank Backof.
Second Brigade.

Lient. Col. J. MCNtJLTA.

94th Illinois, Maj. Rankin G. Laughlin.
19th Iowa,~ Lient. Col. Daniel Kent.
1st Missouri Cavalry (four companies),
Capt. Amos S. Burrows.
8th Missouri Cavalry, Maj. John XV.
Lisenby.
1st MissouriArtillery,!! BatteryE, Licut.
Cyrus L. Edwards.

	According to department return. Not reported either in division or army returns.
tThe Thirteenth Kansas and eight companies Second Kansas Cavalry, reported in
Clouds brigade, at Springfield, Mo.
	One section reported at Fort Scott.
	(i On detached service at Forsyth, Mo.
	I On detached service at Springfield, Mo.
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CHAP. XXXIV.]
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION.


DISTRICT OF NORTHWESTERN ARKANSAS.

Col. WILLIAM A. PHILLIPS.

1st Indian, Lient. Col. Stephen H. Wattles.
2d Indian, Maj. Moses B. C. Wright.
3d Indian, Lieut. Col. Lewis Downing.
1st Arkansas Cavalry, Col. M. La Rue Harrison.
6th Kansas Cavalry (four companies), Capt. John W. Orahood.
3d Kansas Battery, Capt. Henry Hopkins.


DISTRICT OF COLORADO.

Col. JOHN M. CH1VINGTON.

Fort Lyon, Cob.

Lient. Col. THEODORE H. DODD.

2d Colorado Cavalry (six companies),
Lient. Col. Theodore H. Dodd.
1st Colorado Battery, Capt. William D.
McLain.
9th Wisconsin Battery, Capt. Cyrus H.
Johnson.

Fort Garland, N. Mex.

1st New Mexico Cavalry, Company D,
Capt. Ethan W. Eaton.
Camp Weld, Cob.

Lieut. Col. SAMUEL F. TAPPAN,

1st Colorado Cavalry (nine companies),
Maj. Edward W. Wynkoop.
3d Colorado Cavalry (six companies),
Lieut. Col. Samuel S. Curtis.

Camp Collin8, Cob.

1st Colorado Cavalry (Companies L and
M), Capt. Joseph S. Maynard.
DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA.
Brig. Gen. JAMES CRAIG.

Fort Kearny, Nebr.

Col. EDMITND B. ALEXANDER.

10th United States, headquarters, and
Companies D an~ K, Col. Edmund
B. Alexander.
2d Nebraska Cavalry, Companies B and
C, Capt. Roger T. Beau.

Fort ffalleck, Idaho.

9th Kansas Cavalry, Company B, Capt.
Asaph Allen.
Fort Lararnie, Wyo.

Capt. JOHN A. THOMPSON.

6th Ohio Cavalry, Companies A and C,
Capt. Francis M. Shipley.
4th U. S. Cavalry, Companies F and H,
Capt. George G. Huntt.

On Telegraph Line.

6th Ohio Cavalry, Companies B and D,
Lient. Col. William 0. Collins.

DISTRICT OF NORTHEASTERN MISSOURI.

Brig. Gen. THOMAS J. McKEAN.
	Palmyra, Mo.	Warrenton, Mo.

Section of artillery, Missouri State Militin,~ 2d Missouri Cavalry (eleven companies),t
	Lieut. Alexander McLareu.	Lient. Col. Charles B. Hunt.

* Detachment of Johnsons cavalry company.
t Two of them oa the march near Hannibal.
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MO.,	ARK., KAKS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF MISSOURI.

Brig. Gen. BEN. LOAN.
Jefferson City, Mo.

Lient. Col. H. L. BEUNS.

4th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com
pany I, Capt. Daniel Rice.
5th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com-
pany E, Capt. George D. Wakerlin.
Light Artillery, Missouri State Militia,
Capt. Albert Wachsman.
Sedalia, Mo.

1st Missouri State Militia Cavalry (four
companies), Lieut. Col. Alexander
M. Woolfolk.

Lexington, Mo.

1st Missouri State Militia Cavalry (six
companies), Col. James McFerran.

Independence, Mo.

Col. WILLIAM R. PENICK.

5th Missouri State Militia Cavalry (four
companies).
Light Artillery, Missouri State Militia.

Kansas City, Mo.

5th Missouri State Militia Cavalry (one
company), Maj.William Drumhiller.
Flarrisonville, Mo.

5th Missouri State Militia Cavalry (three
companies), Licut. Col. Philip A.
Thompson.

Jl7arrensburg, Mo.

6th Missouri State Militia Cavalry (eight
companies), Col. Edwin C. Cather-
wood.

Pleasant Hill, Mo.

5th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com-
pany H, Capt. John Pinger.

Bi4ler, Mo.

2d Battalion Missouri State Militia Cav-
alry (one company), Capt. Frank-
lin E. Mix.

En Route.

2d Battalion Missouri State Militia Cav-
alry (one company), Capt. Reuben
Smith.

Gaseonade Bridge, Mo. *

234 Missouri, Company A,Lieut. Ephraim
L. Webb.

DISTRICT OF KANSAS.

Brig. Gen. JAMES G. BLUNT.
Fort Leaveaworth, Hans.

Lieut. Col. JOHN T. BUERIS.

12th Kansas Infantry (Companies H and
K), Capt. James W. Farmetar.
3d Wisconsin Cavalry (Companies B and
H), Capt. Nathan L. Stout.
1st U. S. Infantry, Company B, Capt.
Robert H. Offley. -

Fort Scott, Hans.

Maj. BENJAMIN S. HENNING.

12th Kansas (three companies), Capt.
James M. Steele.
3d Wisconsin Cavalry, Companies C, G,
I, and M, Maj. Benjamin S. lien-
mug.
2d Kansas Battery (center section),
Lieut. Andrew G. Clark.

Fort Lamed, Hans.

Lient. WILLIAM WEST.

2d U. S. Infantry, Company H, Lient.
William West.
9th Wisconsin Battery (section), Lieut.
Watson D. Crocker.
Fort Riley, Hans.
9th Kansas Cavalry, Companies C and I,

Capt. John E. Stewart.

Paola, Kans.

12th Kansas (six companics), Maj. Thomas
Ii. Kennedy.

Wyandotte, Hans.

12th Kansas, Company K, Capt. Joseph

T. Gordon.

Old Trading Post.

12th Kansas, Company G, Capt. Ezekiel
Bunn.

West I~oint, Mo.

6th Kansas Cavalry (one company), Maj.
Wyllis C. Ransom.

ALTON, ILL.

77th Ohio, Col. Jesse Hildebrand.

* Does not appear on the (listrict return.
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CHAP. XXXIV.]	CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION.	133

A bstract from return of the District of Eastern Arkansas,* Brig. Gen. Benjamin A!. Pren-
tiss,t U. S. Army, commanding, for February, 1563.

	Present for	~
		a
	duty.	g
	~4	a

Command.
	~D	bu~	bt
	a
	a	.
	o	~
	a	bC	u~
	o
Districtstaff	6	6	6	5

Twelfth Division, Thirteenth Army Corps (Hovey):
	Staff (division)	4		4	4	8
	Infantry	130	2, 666	3,425	4, 046	4, 110
	Artillery	14	356	445	560	563
	Total	148	3, 022 3, 874	4, 610	4, 681

Thirteenth Division, Thirteenth Army Corps (Ross):
                                                   3            3 3       
	Staff (division)	24~	4, 632	6, 126	7, 135	7, 263
	Infantry	2	117	130	146	149
Artillery                                      
	Total	253 4, 749 6, 259	7, 284	7, 412

Second Cavalry Division, Army of the Tennessee (Washburn):
	Staff (division)	~	~
	Troops - 	141 2, 520 4, 000	5, 281	5, 312
	Total	.	146 2, 520 4, 005	5, 286 I	5. 317
	Grand total	553 10, 201 14, 144	17, 186	17, 415


Troops of the Army of the Tennessee, in the District of Eastern Arkansas,
Brig. Gen. Benjamin ilL Prentiss, U. S. Army, commanding, Febru-
ary 28, 1863.

TWELFTH DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS.


Brig. Gen. ALVIN P. HOVEY4

First Brigade.

Col. GEORGE F. MCGINNIS.

11th Indiana, Maj. William W. DarnalL
24tVt Indiana, Lient. Col. Richard F. Bar-
ter.
34th Indiana, Col. Robert A. Cameron.
29th Wisconsin, Col. Charles R. Gill.
Second Brigade.

Col. PETER KINNEY.

24th Iowa, Lient. Col. John Q. Wilds.
28th Iowa, Lient. Col. Johu Connell.
56th Ohio, Lient. Col. William H. Raynor.
Artillery.

2d Illiuois, Battery A.
1st Missouri, Battery A, Capt. George W. Schofield.
2d Ohio Battery, Capt. Newton J. Smith.
16th Ohio Battery, Capt. James A. Mitchell.

	* It is impossible to determine from the retnrn which of the troops in this district
were actually serving in Arkansas. On or abont the 23d, Ross division was detached
for service in the Yazoo expedition, and, as early as the 8th, General Washbnrn, with
some of the cavalry, had already been detached on that expedition.
	t Assigned to command by General Grant, February 8.
	~ Return for February 20 reports Brigadier-General Gorman commanding. He is
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134 MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. XV. [CHAP. XXXIV.

THIRTEENTH DIYISION,~ THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS.


Brig. (len. LEONARD F. Ross.
	First Brigade.	Second Brigade.
	Brig. (len. FREDERICK SALOMON.	Brig. Gen. CLINTON B. FISK.


43d Indiana, Maj. Wesley XV. Norris.	29th Iowa, Col. Thomas H. Benton, jr.
46th Indiana, Col. Thomas H. Briuahurst.	33d Iowa, Col. Samuel A. Rice.
47th Indiana, Col. James R. Slack.	36th Iowa, Col. Charles W. Kittredge.
28th Wisconsin, Col. James M. Lewis.	33d Missouri, Col. William A. Pile.
35th Missouri, Maj. Thomas H. Penney.

Artillery.


3d Iowa Battery, Capt. Mortimer M. Hayden.

SECOND CAVALRY DIVISION.


Brig. (len. CADWALLADER C. WASHBURN.
	First Brigade.	Second Brigade.
	Col. CONRAD BAKER.	Col. CYRUS BUSSEY.

5th Illinois, Maj. Abel H. Seley.	2d Arkansas (four companies).
10th Illinois (three companies), Maj. Elvis	9th Illinois, Maj. Henry B. Burgh.
    P. Shaw.	3d Iowa (six companies), Maj. Oliver H.
1st Indiana, Lient. Col. William F.	    P. Scott.
    Wood.	4th Iowa, Maj. Alonzo B. Parkell.
6th Missouri (six companies),Maj. Samuel	5th Kansas, Col. PoWell Clayton.
    Montgomery.	2d Wisconsin (one company 





HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, March 1, 1863.
I.	M. BASSETT, Esq., Saint Joseph, 31o.:
	M~ IDEAR SIR: I have a slip of the Herald of the 27th ultimo. show-
ing that you have a bad state of affairs still prevailing in Saint Joseph.
Some of the denunciations of General Guitar, calling him a petty
tyrant, seeking a brigadiership, are so subversive of all military power
that you ought to take notice of it in an official way. I would not blame
Gnitar if he closed the concern temporarily. I can see the trial and con-
viction of men out of their own vicinage may be a matter worthy of
complaint and consideration; but such tremendons newspaper assaults
seem to preclude a fair remedy or revision by competent anthorities.
They embarrass my action in the premises, and for that reason I trust
you will show this to the editor, and ask him to desist or moderate his
terrible warfare.
	I see you narrowly escaped a conflict with the civil authorities. I am
glad you did. The rebels would rejoice to see further complications
and altercations. W~ must not throw away any of our Union strength.
Bona fide Union men must be treasured as friends, although they may
be pro-slavery Union men. We have some such, you. know, who are
fighting friends. Slavery exists in Missouri, and it may continue for
some time, in spite of all our emancipation friends can do. While it

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exists we must tolerate it, and we must allow the civil authorities to dis-
pose of the question. Negroes that belong to loyal citizens we have to
regard as owing service to their masters, and we must respect the legal
rights of loyal masters. This may be done without doing violence to
the law of Congress that makes the slaves of rebels in the rebel service
since the 17th of July captives of war, when such slaves come within
our lines.
	The Herald is a spirited paper, and I do not wish to impair its force,
but I hope it may be more useful. ilolt County, too, is evidently a star
iu the north, and their resolutions have the ring of the true metal; but
let us not alienate any of our friends, but try to cultivate loyalty where
there is the least sign of germination, and by prudence, discretion, and
firmness we will keep down the copperheads, and ultimately conclude
this devilish rebellion.
	I wish.we had more reliable force there at Saint Joseph; but we
have not got it there, and you must not, therefore, attempt too much,
especially on the occasion of a public meeting, which, some think, may
attempt treasonable practices or speeches. On such public assembling
of a convention or a church, where treason is likely to be displayed, it
is better to note the parties and the exact crime, and take another time
to redress it.
	Hoping that you will appreciate the solicitude and sympathy I feel
for all the earnest, loyal friends of my country, who I know are generally
also friends of mine, I am, sir, very truly, your obedient servant,
SAML. R. CURTiS,
]Jliajor- General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MissouRi,
Saint Louis, life., ]liliareh 1, 1863.
Brig. Gen. ODON GUITAR,
Saint Joscph, Jib.:
	GENERAL: I hope you have already arrived at Saint Joseph, and
earnestly desire you will act with great prudenc~ and discretion. The
editor of the Herald is too severe, and his tirade of abuse heaped upon
you personally must be suspended. I shall so advise the provost.mar-
shal. It embarrasses me, and you also, and certainly does no good.
I hope you will, now that the Holt County matter is disposed of, try
to conciliate our friends, and avoid any and all measures that are cal.
culated to further divide our Union strength. There is no sense in it.
We may, by heated debates and denunciation, make rebels very daring
and dangerous. They are sneaking about, always seeking opportunity
to take advantage of our weakness. I am told the rebels threaten the
press, and, no doubt, they hope to excite your sympathy by espousing
your cause. I trust you will perceive the object, and yourself prevent
such an outrage. I have directed that moderation must be practiced
by everybody opposed to you, and I trust you will enjoin the same thing
on your friends who may not see my letter. It is said there is a Demo-
cratic meeting coming off soon. It is the duty of all military authorities
on such occasions to keel) the peace. That is all they should try to do.
If (as II am informed did occur a little north of the line a few days ago)
speakers, or actors, under cover of any party or religious name, make
treasonable speeches or commit treasonable acts, if your force is ample,
they should be arrested; but if otherwise, as I think more likely, you
will see that proper account be taken of the l)erpetrators, so they may
be properly treated at the proper time. All liquor establishments mus

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be closed if the least danger of ~riot exists, and no acts calculated to
incite strife must be evinced by the military. There must be no need-
less ground for charges of military oppression, but military power must
not be despised and degraded. When we have no force, we may sus-
pend military action, but traitors must be advised that punishment will
soon follow offenses. I hope you will confer with General Loan, who, -
as you know, has got leave of mine to go to Saint Joseph to look after
his private affairs, and also inquire into the matters that divide our
friends. He has the advantage of not having been mixed up in the
ilolt County matter, which is the gravamen of all the arguments I have
seen in regard to the special strife now existing.
I am, general, very truly, your friend and obedient servant,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major. General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
& tint Louis, Mo., March 1, 1863.
SMITH 0. SCoFIELD, Esq.,
AS~aint Joseph, Mo.:
	M~ DEAR SIR.: I hope you will allow the Democratic meeting to go on
unmolested. Let them show their hand. It will not do for us to pre-
vent a Democratic meeting per se. If treason is preached, take a note
of the perpetrators, and we can attend to them at the proper time. I
do not wish to give rebel leaders the advantage of a cry of military per-
secution of any political or religious sect, and prefer to run some risk
rather than allow such an effort to divide our Union men. Although
many of the leaders may be secessionists, there will be many followers
whom they would like to alienate by some demonstration which would
excite passion. Discreet and prudent measures are especially neces-
sary now, when we have little or no reliable force to depend upon in
your county. The constant public assaults upon General Guitar em-
barrass me, and do no good. I have read all the paper and your letters
have said about your difficulties, and, of course, sympathize with you
most sincerely; but I see no need of proscribing our pro-slavery Union
men, who, we know, are not actual rebels, but some of them fighting
friends. Much as we may deplore slavery, it is an existing fact in Mis-
souri, sustained by the laws, and we must tolerate it and respect loyal
slave-holders. I see you came near having trouble on the subject of
negroes who were arrested by the sheriff. The right of provost-mar-
shals -to give free papers, I confess, is somewhat poorly supported at
Washington, and I therefore hope that only- the most unquestionable
cases will be noticed. The sheriffs conduct merits and receives my
thanks. Both the civil and the military authorities must try to avoid
conflicts. We want no further war in Missouri; and if they do tear
- down your press, or do other mischief, I will try to visit the villains
with all the punishment in my power.
	Keep the peace as far as you can, and tell the provost-marshal this
- is his only duty on the day of election, or the day of a political meet-
iug. Have the grog-shops closed, and make no efforts to silence speak-
ers, or otherwise attempt to provoke strife at the time and place named.
If we had a proper force there, I would advise immediate arrest for
treasonable words or acts; but the policy of withdrawing force from
Northern Missouri has been pressed upon me till I feel too weak to do
justieB to those who you ~ay threaten mischief. I shall expect Genera

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Loan in your place before that time you mention, and he will confer
with General Guitar and all of you without feeling himself involved in
the troubles that have incensed many of our Union men in Saint Joseph.
Ii	am, my dear sir, your friend and servant,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


SAINT Louis, Mo., March 2, 1863.
Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK.
General-in- Chief:
	Have ordered Nebraska regiment to report at Sioux City. They are
locatedtwo companies at Fort Kearny, balance in eight other places
in the Territory. If all~ go, General Craig telegraphs, the northwest
will be left without any protection, and will probably stampede. May
I direct two or three companies to remain west of the riverf
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


OMAHA, NEIIR., March 2, 1863.
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief:
	The order for the cavalry regiment organizing in this Territory to
report to General Cook, Sioux City, will leave a large portion of the
frontier settlements, that have contributed half their men, unprotected.
Regiment not yet full, and wholly unprepared to move. I request sus-
pension of order until you receive further information from Governor
Saunders, now in Washington.
A.	S. PADDOCK,
Secretary and Acting Governor of Nebraska.



HDQRS. 8TH AND 9TH DISTS., DEPT. OF THE MISSOURI,
	in the field, Camp at Bentonville, Ark., ]Jlarch 2, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	SIR:	I received and acknowledged your telegraphic dispatch. I
shall maintain myself as well as possible, but it is injurious to the
stock, as the forage in all this country, and in Missouri adjoining, is
about exhausted. But for your telegraphic dispatch correcting me, I
would have marched forward to-day, my design being to get on the
grass in the Arkansas Valley, and take some of the boats loaded with
corn, with which they expect to organize their force. They are just
making the attempt to reorganize their forces now at Fort Smith. I
deemed it extremely desirable to demolish all the force up the river
before others got to them, and I could have kept my stock and mules
from starving in the valley. I mention this, as I deem it necessary that
you should know the condition of affairs here, but will obey orders to
the best of my ability.
	I inclose an order I sent to the rebel hospital at Cane Hill. They
have abused their privileges all the time. 1 have had two companies
stationed at Hermansburg, 8 miles southwest of Cane Hill, and prevented
the dishonor of the hospital, by sending an ex-rebel in to attend a friend

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The chief rebel surgeon gave him dispatches to Fort Smith, under the
impression he was going there, informing them of my movements, and
how to scout up the Arkansas Iliver, and cut up the Arkansas Union
forces before Icould reach them. The uneasiness of the rebel forces
about the organization of the Arkansas troops gives me a great dea
more confidence in the Arkansas forces.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.
[Inclosure.]


HDQRS. 8TH AND 9TH DISTS., DEPT. OF THE MIssouRI,
in the Field, Camp at Bentonville, March 2, 1863.
CHIEF SURGEON,
In charge of hospital, Cane Hill, Ark~:
	SIR: I have just learned that you have abused the privileges of the
flag of truce under which you have been permitted to retain a hospital
at Cane Hill. Although it is no more than my duty to arrest you
promptly, and make your whole establishment prisoners of war, I pre.
fer to adopt a different course for the present, and notify you:
	1st. That the hospital at Cane Hill must leave our lines and recross
the Arkansas River within five days of the receipt of this notice.
	2d. That no communication of any kind must be sent from the hos-
pital at Cane Hill, except a notification for transportation to the com-
manding officer at Fort Smith, which must be submitted to the inspec~
tion of the officer (Captain Anderson) who carries this dispatch.
	3d. All wounded or sick persons unable to travel without risk of life
(and bed-fast) must be left to the care of the citizens of Cane Hill, and
their number and names immediately reported to m~, with the amount
of subsistence and medical stores left there.
	In order that you may understand the nature of your offense, I will
state that you intrusted one of your military dispatches to the com-
manding officer at Fort Smith to one of our soldiers, formerly in the
rebel service, and this was the means of detection of what, there has
been too much reason to believe, has flagrantly been done for some
time.
I have the honor to remain,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, C~ommanding.


TIDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp on Finley 6~ree1c, Mo., March 2, 1863.
COI. C. W. MARSH,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Army of the Frontier:
	COLONEL: I am directed by the colonel commanding to inform you
that the Third Division will move this morning at 8 oclock in an east-
erly direction, and, according to present arrangement, will go to what
is known as the Mountain Store, in Texas County, a distance of 35 miles
from here.
	The colonel will move forward, in advance of the inthutry and trans-
portation, with the most effective force of cavalry, leaving a sufficient
force of cavalry back with the main command. When he will arrive at
the Mountain Store, he will send out scouting parties from there unti

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the infantry and transportation comes up, which will be at least four
days, with the present condition of the roads.
	I received reports from the forces left at Forsyth, pursuant to Gen~
eral Orders, No. 13, very late last night, which are in very awkward
shape and not correct, but it would be almost impossible to get another
return if sent back from here, which accounts for their being forwarded
in such shape.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A.	(1. McQUEEN,
Gantain and Acting As8istant Adjutant- General.



CIRCULAR.]	HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF KANSAS,
Port Leavenworth, Kans., March 2, 1863.
	information having been received at these headquarters of such a
character as to leave little donbt that there is an organization in this
State for the ostensible object of protecting themselves and loyal per-
sons against the enemies of the Government, but whose real design is
to engage in a system of illegitimate and iudiscrimiuate plunder, ren-
dering property, and even life, insecnre, and exempting no class of per-
sons from the operation of their piracy, all such persons are therefore
notified that ample opportunities are allowed to manifest their zeal for
their country and punish her enemies in a legitimate manner and under
proper authority, and that it is the determination of the general com-
mamiding that all lawlessness shall be suppressed. Peaceable and loyal
citizens must and shall be protected in their property and lives, and the
offenders, whoever they may be, punished according to law. To this
end all commanding officers within this district are hereby directedto be
vigilant and prompt in detecting such offenders, and aiding the civil
officers in causing the arrest of all persons engaged in a violation of the
civil law. When the civil authorities have no place of safety to hold
such offenders in custody, they will be received by the commanding
officers of Forts Scott and Leavenworth, to be held until demanded for
trial.
	By order of Brig. Gen. James G. Blunt:
THOS. MOONLIGHT,
Lientenant-Golonel and Chief of & aff.


IIDQRS. 8TH AND 9TH DISTS., DEPT. OF THE MISSOURI,
In the 1ield, Camp Bentonville, March 3, 1863.
General BLUNT:
SIR:	The forces in the district are at present located as follows:
Third Brigade, Army of the Frontier, here; First, Second, and Third
[Regiments], except two companies, at Fort Blunt, near F ort Wayne;
five companies of Third Indian at Neosho, Mo., and one company of
First at Waters Mill.
	The Third Battalion Tenth Illinois was gone to Cassville, under some
telegraphic orders from Schofield, no notice being sent me. I stopped
them until some order in proper shape, and through the proper channel,
had been sent, but they got out of the district before I had notice or time.
At the post Fayetteville is the First Arkansas Cavalry, in poor con-
dition; First Arkansas Infantry, 400 present, absent, sick, & c., and a
battery (50 men without guns), the latter two forces being of no cons

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quence at present. The whole effective force is not there; is not as
great as it appears on paper. I send you a consolidated report of the
district. I have now one company mounted at Dripping Springs as an
outpost, 12 miles from Van Buren. I have a company on the head of
Lees Creek (Indians), and Captain McCoy (First Arkansas) on the
Cave Creek road. I have a company of Arkansas militia 15 miles from
Clarksville, and two companies out on White River. These are out-
posts. I have been cleaning out the bushwhackers in this country with
considerable success. Getting it clear.
	I have had to watch the flank of my forces, as Marmaduke might re-
turn, perhaps with Brooks command, in that way, as there is forage on
White River. Here I have had to work all my forces hard. Forage is
scarce (almost exhausted). I do not think I can get more than eight or
ten days more in Northwestern Arkansas, even by hauling it from 20 to
30 miles. Hard on the stock. My design was to move on the Arkan-
sas River by the 5th. I would have started yesterday to the Illinois,
where I have found wheat enough for twenty days bread, but a tele-
gram from General Curtis stopped me. I wish to urge on you the
necessity of going forward immediately to the valley of the Arkansas.
There will be grass enough there in ten days for ponies, and I could
in a few days haul the wheat to Hildebrands Mill. I wanted a train of
200 wagons, so that I would have five days rations. If I cannot get
them I had determined to go anyhow. The trains would bring so much;
the wheat I will haul to Hildebrands Mill will do some more, and I
thought I would rather go on half rations and beef than let the enemy
organize the Indians south of the river. If we do not organize them
immediately the enemy will. If we had means, we could organize a
Creek and Choctaw regiment. If we do not, we must fight these men
this summer. While I will be willing to attempt it, with the limited
means I have, let me again appeal earnestly to you that its success
to a great extent depends on our clothing them neatly, feeding them,
and to some extent their starving families. After all, a little goes a
great way. It is cheap recruiting. I have sent eight trains at different
times into the Indian Nation this winter loaded with flour and meal I
made in this country. Its effect has been most happy, in addition to
its humanity. The rebels are alarmed, and are trying the same game.
I intended to make a dash on their corn boats. I sent 800 men on the
three boats that went up, but Colonel Harrison (against my positive in-
structions) sent them around 110 miles, instead of going straight through
to Osage, as I imperatively ordered. The result was that Major Wrighf
(Second Indian), Foreman (Third Indian), and Haynes (First Arkansas)
unanimously voted to come back when they got in belly.deep mud on
White River. I was deeply mortified, and would have gone with the
party in person, but it was utterly unwise to have the scattered forces
here and at Fayetteville so long.
	Let me urge you to have me authorized to go forward. I will risk it,
and rather burn up my old wagons in attempting it than let the enemy
get foothold in the Arkansas Valley this spring. If I have to stay here,
I have no forage, and if I dump down 100 wagon-loads of commissary
stores, I cannot move. I will do the best I can, but ask to be allowed
to send all my train to Gibson, while I make a demonstration on the
river and rake the river.
I have the honor to remain, your obedient servant,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding

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PRIVATE.] IIDQES. 8TH AND 9TH DISTS., DEPT. OF THE Mo.,
In the Field, Camp at Bentonville, March 3, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	The enemy have given furloughs to April 1. They are rapidly calling
all soldiers in. ~ forces are being recalled. Marmadake in
person was at Arkadeiphia when last heard from. Part of his com-
mand (Shelbys brigade) was at Batesville a few days ago, preparing for
some movement. Brooks brigade, which includes Carrolls regiment,
now in Van Buren, amounts to some 1,200 men, and they have a bat-
tery (Wests) of four brass pieces, two of them rifled, good gnus. Car-
rolls regiment crossed the Arkansas at the month of Mulberry, and
went southwest, a week ago, on the rumor of an approaching scout from
my command. The regiment is often called 500. A spy of mine saw
them cross. It took from 10 a. m. till 5 p. in.; counted 285 mounted
men. They recrossed the river, and entered Van Buren, last Friday.
The troops near Fort Smith changed camps four days ago; part are 2
miles from Fort Smith, beyond the powder mill; the rest between Fort
Smith and Van Buren, south side. If I could seize one or two boats,
to cross and recross rapidly with, I have force enough to thrash all, I
think, they can bring there for a couple of weeks yet. Independent of
Brooks command, the force at Fort Smith is the debris of five infantry
regiments, with from 600 to 900 men for duty. Colonels Waties and
Bryans battalions, made into one regiment, under William Penn Adair.
I do not think exceed 500 men. These likely would reach Fort Smith
if threatened. I would also have to calculate on forces being sent up
the river, which is bank full. At Little Rock there are five regiments
~infantry), probably not over 1,200 men for duty.
	The enemy holds Clarksville, although they have made several stam-
pedes ont of it, on report of my scouts approaching. Their passage from
Clarksville to Fort Smith is over the debatable ground, and they move
rapidly, and i~arely stay long on this side of the river. A scout last
night reports the infantry at Fort Smith crossing the river d~nbtful.
-	The rebel hospital at Cane Hill, which has been a spy den inside of
our lines, I have detected in sending dispatches to the commanding
officer at Fort Smith, informing him of all my movements. I ordered
it south of Arkansas River within five days; and Captain Anderson
(Third Indian Regiment), with a force, is between Cane Hill and Dutch-
town, watching the re-establishment until it is gone. Captain McCoy,
(Arkansas troops) is at Dripping Springs, 12 miles from Van Buren.
Another company is at the head of Lees Creek. Lieutenant Walker
(Sixth Kansas) is at Cincinnati, to support Anderson. I review and
inspect Arkansas troops at Fayetteville on the 5th instant.
	The enemy succeeded in running up their boats and landing cargoes
of corn. Two others loaded, got scared, and went back. Fort Smith and
Van Buren were starving. I sent 600 men and two pieces of artillery to
take the boats. They did not succeed, although sent with full informa-
tion and with ample time. Roads belly-deep in mud. [will report case
by mail.
	The enemy is exercised by the subsisting of the Indian Nation. One
of the boat-loads of corn was for the Choctaws. I wanted to take it
before it reached them, but not afterward.
	All the men I could get at Fayetteville were 100 mounted men. Stock
is too low, but I have spies at every point on the river, and will see that
no more boats get up. 1 want permission to go and take any others
that may attempt to run up, and run them up the river. Also to mov

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the commissaries to Fort Gibson. Forage is gone. If we do not organ-
ize the Indian fo,rces south of the river in the next few weeks, the enemy
will. I propose moving the Third Brigade on the Illinois River, where
there is seven or eight days forage. There is wheat there to make two
weeks bread for my command, which I shall move to ilildebrands Mill,
Cherokee Nation, to grind. The mill is 35 miles from Tahlequah and
50 miles from Fort Gibson. My train of commissaries is due, and will
urrive from Fort Scott within a week. I am on short, half or less, rations
of everything but bread. We do not suffer. I have plenty of flour
made here. My train (brigade) was always, and is, worthless.
	The enemy want to get possession of Northwestern Arkansas to con-
script in it. Should I fall back, the Arkansas force we have will be
greatly in peril, and the enemy will conscript where we could recruit.
Difficulties are great, but Twill try to hold unless ordered out. It would
undoubtedly be a great misfortune to evacuate Arkansas. I would
rather risk something. I could strike at the river in a few days, pre-
vent them from organizing, and send my commissaries to Fort Gibson,
so as to organize the Indian forces south of the river before the rebels
get there. I want orders.
Respectfully,
WM. A. PflILLIPS,
	Colonel, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis March 4
Brig. Gen. JAMES Cm& Ia,	1863.
Commanding District of Nebraska:
	GENERAL:	I am in receipt of two letters from you of the 23d ultimo *
in relation to the Indians, one proposing a spring campaign and the
other mentioning a pursuit of the Utes and the fight of C~ptain Allen.
	The order of General Halleck moves the Nebraska regiment to Sioux
City, and renders it quite useless to consider the matter of the first
letter. I do not know the object of the Sioux City move, but suppose
there is danger of an attack from the north by the Sioux Indians. Pope
probably wants the regiment in his department, and secures it by this
order. Great prudence with the Indians must be practiced. I am
bringing most of the troops away from Colorado, and you will, there-
fore, have but a slender force to depend upon. The great effort is to
crush out the rebellion as the first thing. Meantime we must make the
best possible use of what we have to keep the overland route safe.
Every year renders it more important.
	I telegraphed General ilalleck, asking that you might retain two or
three companies to take care of settlements in the Northwest, but have
not yet received a reply. I think he will consent, but you must hire
teams. and push the remainder over, let them go where grain and
other forage can be had most abundant. It will probably be best to
move over into Iowa, at Omaha, and pass through the settlements, but
you will exercise your discretion as to this. It is not necessary that the
detachments should be united before reaching their destination, as they
can probably get better accommodations by going in separate commands.
I am, general, very truly, yours,
SAMI. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.
* Not found

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143
CORRESPONDENCE, FTC .UNION.
CAMP OF 2D REST. MISSOURI STATE MILITIA CAVALRY,
Bloomfield, Mo., March 4, 1863.
Brigadier-General DAVIDSON,
Commanding District of Saint Louis:
	GENERAL: I have the honor to report a cursory reconnaissanCe of the
surroundings of this place, and respectfully to make such suggestions as
occur to me for the fortifying it for permanent occupation.
	This ridge of firm earth between the swamps Varies in breadth from 4
to 10 miles, being widest at this place. The town is situated on the comb
of the ridge, with only two or three hills, within range of cannon, that
command it, but these could be occupied by outworks. Neither of these
hills would do for the location of a principal work, on account of water.
The public square of the town could be fortified with an earthwork, so
as to include water for stock and men, either in the work or in its rear
within musket range. For armament, at least from six to ten heavy guns
shouldbe sent to this place via Cape Girardean. The addition of aninfan-
try regiment and an artillery battery to this command would, on the com-
pletion of these works, make this great gateway of the southeast secure
against any probable attempt. A work might be constructed and a
garrison posted at or about Chalk Bluff, and another near the Arkansas
line, to render the matter entirely secure. The infantry regiment could
be immediately employed in the construction of works, thus relieving
so much of the cavalry as will be required for scouring the several coun-
ties, suppi~essing guerrillas and protecting the few Union people now
left here, as well as returning fugitives.
	The disloyal, who have property, will have to be put under oath and
bond, and when a rule of exacting the extreme penalty for the viola-
tion of parole shall have been adopted by our Government, we may
hope that this class of disturbers will be effectually disposed of. But
few examples will be needed to point and emphasize the meaning and
extent of parole obligation. Humanity and sound policy alike demand
them.
	1 have required of the quartermaster at Cape Girardean shovels, picks,
and wheelbarrows. As soon as they are received, I shall begin the work
on the public square. To render it as permanent as possible, 1 shall en-
deavor to revet it all with sod. A few houses will have to be removed,
but they are in a ruined condition from a former attack on th~ town,
when it was surrounded by Captain Hyde. Some trees will have to be
felled in front of our outworks; the timber will be required for fuel,
stockades, & c.
	Jintended to move last night against Thompson, who, I am informed,
is at Clarkston with from 300 to 500 men. He has a lot of dug-outs, from
which I hope to cut him off and bag his command. My command will
move to-night if my scouts and spies report in time.
	There is an unaccountable detention of my howitzers, which I left
Captain McClanahan, with one company at the Knob, to bring up. This
has embarrassed and delayed me. At Chalk Bluff, even against 20 men
on the bluff, I must have them to enable me to seize the boat, the op-
posite bluff commanding all approach from this direction
	I have the honor to inclose report of Lieutenant Poole, of operations
in taking possession of this place and breaking up a small camp yester-
day.* We are scouring the country in every direction.
I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,	-
JOHN MCNEIL,
Colonel, Commanding.
See capture of Bloomfield, Mo., March 1, 1863, Poole to McNeil, Part I, p. 235

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FORT RILEY, KANS., March 4, 1863.
Lieutenant LORING,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General, Fort Leavenworth, Kans.:
	DEAR SIR: I have the honor to inform you that the detachment of
Company J, Ninth Kansas Volunteers, whom I informed you were in
pursuit of the Pawnee Indians, were compelled to fall back, not being
strong enough to risk an engagement, and that I have sent a re-enforce-
ment of 60 men, under command of Captain Read, who I have no doubt
will give a good account of himself
	Last night two citizens arrived here, giving a most fearful account of
the ravages of Indians on the Solomon River. The settlers were stripped
of everythingcattle, horses, food, clothing, bedding, & c., and all their
arms they could get. I have dispatched every available man to their
assistance, retaining hardly sufficient for post duty, and it may even be
necessary to send what are remaining. In such a case, would it be
proper for me to call upon the citizens to guard this post, if I left a
commissioned officer here, and should I be justified in issuing rations
to citizens thus called in l An early reply will greatly oblige.
I have the honor to be, yours, respectfully,
JOHN E. STEWART,
Captain, Commanding Post.

IIDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp Mountain Grove, Wright County, Mo., March 5, 1863.
Col. C. W. MARSH,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Springfield, Mo.:
	The colonel commanding the Third Division [directs me] to inform
you that the scouting party which was sent a few days [ago] to West
Plains returned last evening, and brings reliable iuformation of the
rebel force under Marmaduke being encamped a short distance below
Batesville, Ark., and is shoeing his horses and getting his command in
good condition; also [that] Burbridges command is iu and around
Salem, but has no l)ermanent place, but keeps moving about as cir-
cumstances may dictate. The scouting party came close upon a party
or independent company, who keep skulking through the mountains in
this vicInity, dressed in the Federal uniform, numbering about 100 men,
but did not capture any of them.
	I inclose a copy -of a communicatiou* sent to these headquarters by
Lieut. Col. D. Kent, commanding the Nineteenth Regiment Iowa In-
fantry, at Forsyth, in reference to casualty which happened to some
of his men while crossing the river; also his opinion about the practica-
bility of crossing on said boats.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A.	G. MCQUEEN,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.


CIRCULAR.] IIDQRS. DIST. OF ROLLA, DEPT. OF THE MISSOURI,
Rolla, Mo., March 5, 1863.
	During the two years war and rapine which has reigned within the
limits of this district, the military authorities of the United States have
exercised great clemency and indulgence toward rebels and their sym-
pathizers, while they, regardless of civilized customs, enlightened laws,

* Not found

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and their most solemn oaths, have done all in their power to annoy
and maltreat loyal citizens, and to murder and waylay the soldiers of
the Union. Snch outrages will no longer be tolerated. Guerrillas will
be dealt with in accordance with the established military laws of civil-
ized nations and with orders issned from the general commanding the
department. Citizens nttering disloyal sentiments, or aiding either by
word or deed the enemies of the Government, will be escorted without
the limits of the district under gnard, and if found again within its lines
they will be promptly arrested and dealt with as spies. Citizens must
be wholly loyal or thorough traitors. There is no middle ground to
occupy, and, while extending protection to Union men, no leniency will
be shown to those who are rebels.
S.	Th BOYD,
Colonel, Commanding District.
[Indorsement.]

	Sharp, but probably all right.

SAML. ft CURTIS.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF ROLLA,
	March 6, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS, AS1aint Louis, Jib.:
	CTENERAL: A young man (of Benton County), representing himself
as a deserter from Hindman, surrendered yesterday. He imparts the
following information: Marmaduke is just across the river from Bates-
ville; his force is 3,000. Holmes and llindman at Little Rock; strength,
10,000. Colonel Coffee was acquitted by the court-martial is now in
Missouri on recruiting service. A large number of officers and privates
of Hindmans army are sent to Missouri to bushwhack and recruit;
mostly gone north of the river. Colonel Porter died near Batesville;
Jeff. Thompson takes his place. The Third Division, Army of the
Frontier, is at Mountain Store.
	I have thought proper to hold Houston Post a while longer. Glover
has sent all the wagons from here there, to call them in. If the Third
Division proceeds in a southeasterly direction, it appears warrantable in
holding Houston as an important intermediate, & c.
	General, I deserve your severest censure for furloughing some of my
men without asking your permission. I confess my guilt and shame,
and ask you to attribute it to my precipitancy of feeling in their behalf.
It is the first act of my life for which I am justly guilty of disrespect and
disobedience; it shall be the last. After and since doing so, I have un-
dergone severe punishment in mind and feeling of no ordinary measure.
	A great many 7efugees, mostly females, are here destitute. I am reg-
istering them, and think proper to notify the aid society of their wants.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
		S.	H. BOYD,
	- Colonel, Commanding		Post and District.


HDQRS. SECOND MISSOURI STATE MILITIA CAVALRY,
Bloomfield, March 6, 1863.
General DAVIDSON,
~Jomdg. Saint Louis Dist. of the Missouri, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	GENERAL:	Large supplies of corn are being collected at Chalk Bluff.
Couriers have been sent to Marmaduke, who was expected therG last
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night with his whole command and nine pieces of artillery. My com-
pany, left in the rear to bring up the two howitzers, has not arrived,
and I can hear nothing of them. 1 have sent a messenger to look for
Colonel Lindsay, and hear nothing of him. Can you re-enforce us
with a good regiment of infantry and a battery? We made a dash for
Thompson on the 5th and 6th, going to Clarkton, where his force was
reported; captured all his pickets, which extended for 30 miles up the
road; killed 9 and captured 27. Thompson dropped down the point,
trying to get me far enough from this post to~put it in the power of his
force at the bluff. I fell back for the protection of Bloomfield. Will
make a dash at Chalk Bluff as soon as my howitzers come up.
JOHN McNEIL,
Colonel, Commanding.

IIDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp Mountain Grove, March 6, 1863.
Maj. Gen. JOHN M. SCHOFIELD,
(ommanding Army of the Frontier:
	GENERAL:	We will be obliged to leave this point, on account of
scarcity of forage, within five days, which will be as soon as the horses
and mules will reach us from Rolla. We can obtain no forage this side
of Spring Creek, some 40 miles southeast of this point.
	Marmaduke is said by my scouts to be below Batesville, shoeing
horses, & c., preparing for a move in some direction. Burbridge is re-
ported as being below Salem, Ark., with 1,000 men. There are small
scouting parties of the enemy between Salem, Ark., and West Plains,
Mo. I have a scout of 75 men at or near West Plains.
	Unless otherwise ordered, I will, when we move again, take the cav-
alry belonging to the division and move on Salem, Ark.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W.	F. GEIGER,
Colonel, Commanding Third Division.

HEADQUARTERS,
Saint Louis, Mo., ]Iilarch 7, 1863.
Major-General IIALLEcK, General-in- Chief:
	General Davidson reports that Colonel McNeil encountered forces of
Jeff. Thompson below Blooinfield; killed 9 rebels and took 20 pris-
oners; also considerable live stock. Marmaduke is reported near Chalk
Bluff with his force from Nebraska. General Craig reports the Ute In-
dians stealing horses on stage line; were pursued, and stock recovered.
Lieutenant commanding badly wounded. Fifty of trooj3s under Colonel
Collins, Ohio cavalry, going to relief of Fort ilalleck c
storm and badly frosted. Two frozen to death.	aught in snow
SAML. H. CURTIS,
Major- General.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Springfield, Mo., March 7, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM F. CLOUD,
Commanding District of Southwestern Missouri:
	COLONEL: It is impossible for me at present to give a very satisfac-
tory answer to your iuqniries about the positions and movements of m

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troops. Colonel Weers command is a few miles west of Mount Vernon,
and will probably remain in that vicinity as long as forage can be obtained.
The Second Division is near llartville, and the Third has gone east to
about the limit of your district. I have still a considerable force at
Forsyth and a battalion of cavalry at Cassville. I would much like to
have the latter relieved by some of your troops, if practicable, so as to
avoid too great separation of the battalion from the division to which it
belongs. 1 would also ask you to relieve the force at Forsyth, bnt I
presume yon have not the force to spare. I will give you additional in-
formation on the subject of your letter as soon as I obtain it.
Very respectfully,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.

[DEPARTMENT OF TIlE MISSOURI,]
March 7, 1863.
Colonel PHILLIPS, Fayetteville:
	Fort Smith is no account to us till we get the entire commerce of the
river. If you get boats, destroy them, as the enemy is probably too
strong on the south side for your force to hold the navigation. No force
could have crossed into Arkansas at Vicksburg. It is not certain that
Price has come over. Marmaduke is near Batesville, or was a few days
since. He has 3,000 or 4,000 troops.
SAMTJ. H. CURTIS,
Major- General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, March 9, 1863.
Brig. Gen. B. M. PRENTISS,
Commanding Eastern Arkansas, Helena:
	DEAR GENERAL: Yours of the 28th, with a boat-load of contraband
negroes, is duly received. I have more of these, unfortunately, than I
know what to do with. The State of Missouri must not be made the
depot for the paupers of Arkansas, and it is not a safe way of disposing
of free negroes, because the laws of this State are such as to endanger
the freedom of persons of African descent. I know the subject is tron-
blesome and perplexing, but I respectfully suggest that you only trans-
fer it by sending the negroes to my command. I would be glad to
relieve you of difficulty, but it is out of my power. I will have to send
back if you repeat the shipments.
	I am, general, very respectfully, and truly, your friend and obedient
servant,
SAML. H. CURTIS,
Major- General.


HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF KANSAS,
In the Field, Fort Scott, March 9, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM A. PHILLIPS, Commanding Indian Brigade:
	DEAR COLONEL: On my arrival here, I found several dispatches from
you, relating to aft~Ars in Western Arkansas and the Indian Territory,
and also obtained information from Dr. Gillpatrick, corroborating your
statements.
	I am highly gratified at the result of your efforts to hold your ad

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vanced position, and also your exertions to provide, as far as in your
power, for the unfortunate loyal Indian families that have been depend.
ent upon the Government for sustenance. I shall necessarily have to
leave the details of the disposition of the forces under your command
to yourself, having full confidence in your judgment and skill to con-
duct their operations for the best interest of the service.
	The main points that I desire you to keep in view are, briefly, these:
That the country to the Arkansas River must be occupied at the ear-
liest day practicable, which will be as soon as grass is sufficiently raised
to sustain animals. It is important that this movement be made as
soon as possible, in order to pre~ent the organization and concentra-
tion of the rebel forces that have been temporarily disbanded, and to
facilitate the raising of the two new Indian regiments, the officers of
which I have ordered to report to you, and are now on their way. The
greatest obstacle in the way of an early movement will be want of sub-
sistence, as it will be difficult to get a supply train down to the Arkansas
River before grass, and our transportation here is rather limited at
present. I shall, however, do the best I can for you. You should not
detain any of the wagons from the supply trains, but have them un-
loaded and returned promptly. Captain Insley will probably be able
to send 140 wagons the next train. You must economize in the matter
of rations as much as possible. It is better the command be placed on
half rations (except beef) for a short time than that there should be
any delay in occupying the country.
	In moving your forces south, you must provide for protecting your
flank and rear and supply trains. A small force should be kept at
Maysville and such other points as may be deemed advisable; for this
purpose you can use the Arkansas troops. I will endeavor to have a
force sent to Neosho to relieve the troops there belonging to your com-
mand, and I shall send a sufficient force of white troops to Fort Smith
to occupy that post as soon as they are placed at my disposal. You
will encourage and facilitate the organization of the loyal men in West-
ern Arkansas. All will be received who offer as infantry, and must be
organized in accordance with law and existing orders. A mustering
officer will be sent to you as soon as one can b~ procured. In the mean
time recruits can be enrolled and sworn, and then muster will date back
to time of enlistment. I will urge the payment of your command with
as little delay as possible, and endeavor to have them paid up to last
of February, 1863.
	Colonel Coffin has made arrangements for taking the refugee Chero-
kees back as soon as the country is occupied by troops; has provided
seeds, farming implements, & c I think it advisable that the refugees
locate and form for the present season, at least, in colonies, and at such
places as may be selected as depots or military posts. This will afford
them protection, and enable the Indian soldiers to assist in cultivating
a crop when not otherwise engaged. I would suggest Tahlequah and
Park Hill, Fort Gibson, and Lewis ~ place as among the points suit-
able for occupancy. It is also desirable that you put some of the salt
works in operation at an early day, and manufacture sufficient salt for
your command and the loyal people.
	Keep me informed frequently of all your movements, and matters
generally in the Indian country and Western Arkansas. I shall leave
here for Fort Leavenworth on the 12th instant.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. G. BLUNT,
Brigadier- General, Gommanding

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IIDQRS. 8TH ~n 9TH DISTS., DEPT. OF THE MIssouRI,
In the Field, Camp at Bentonville, Ark., March 9, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	SIR:	The small-pox has gained no further headway. There are four-
teen cases at quarantine hospital, 14 miles distant. Strict sanitary reg-
ulations have been adopted, although it is somewhat difficult to regulate
Indian habits.
	Major Maynard, surgeon First Arkansas Cavalry, was appointed med-
ical director of the District of Western Arkansas, by Special Orders,
No. 12. It was necessary to place some person in the position, and I
deemed it best to take a man from the Arkansas command, as I learned
that he was competent.
	I visited and reviewed the Arkansas troops three days ago. I was,
in the main, pleased with their appearance, but the disposition to go
home is too general, and I found it necessary to check it. This has
given me a good deal of trouble in the Indian command, but I find the
Arkansas command worse than they are.
	I desire to secure for the First Arkansas Cavalry a couple of 12-
pounder mountain howitzers. Will you order them sent to Springfield,
so that they can be properly drawn and sent forward as early as possi-
ble ~ I find a much better sentiment in Arkansas than I expected. The
infantry regiment of Colonel Johnson will be filled up whenever we can
go forward to the river, and one other regiment. Perhaps Johnson may
get his regiment full before.
	There are a number of outside companies, nnmbering from 20 to 50,
that are stationed around at different points, as outlying posts or
scouts.
	Unless you order, I have forbidden the enrollment of any militia, but
most of these men had fully committed themselves prior to that time,
and have to keep up these volunteer organizations. When armed, it
has only been by arms taken from the enemy and given with caution.
This is, of course, a matter of the utmost delicacy, and I felt the great-
est apprehensions abont it; but, with proper care, these may be made
good schools for the volunteer service, and all they get is rations. It
happens in this way: Some men, long desiring to be loyal, when a scout
or party goes forward, believing the day comeq do not hesitate to make
unequivocal demonstrations. For protection, they have then to join the
service, or, if reluctant to take that step, they are compelled thus to or-
ganize to protect their families, and being thus in service without pay
is not easy done; they drift into the volunteer service, and in the mean
time are good scouts.
	The lack oC funds in this district is very embarrassing. All forage
has to be paid for in vouchers. I desire to have a number of good scouts
and spies, as I deem it of the first importance to keep posted as to the
whereabouts of the enemy. Quartermasters and commissaries have
made the necessary estimates for funds, but I prefer to have a disburs-
ing officer sent here. This will save me a great deal of trouble, watching
that everything runs honestly. I need a mustering officer for the two
new Indian regiments ordered. Be ought to be here and muster the
men as received into the Indian and Arkansas regiments. I under-
stand that General Schofield appointed a mustering officer from the
volunteer service, who has been carrying on business at Fayetteville.
I do not ii~nderstand it, but, out of respect to General Schofield, refer the
matter to you, and at the same time earnestly urge that a lieutenant o

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the Regular Army be ordered to report to me as mustering and disburs-
ing officer.
	An officer of the Ninth Kansas, while in my command, recently on
a scout found some gold coin hidden near the premises of a rebel.
The parties living there professed to know nothing of it. Captain Cole.
man and the lieutenant counted out the money$540 in gold cointo
the provost-marshal (Lieutenant Moody), in whose charge it is. Hear.
ing nothing of a legitimate owner, I design sending it forward, small
though the sum is, to aid in paying the interest on the national debt.
I do not permit it to be disbursed here for two reasons: there is a pre-
mium on it, and I prefer to have greenbacks circulated here. It is the
tirst money taken in my command, and I shall forward it at the earliest
safe opportunity to your headquarters.
	By the last train the post quartermaster forwarded 42 bales of cot-
ton. It was chiefly taken from rebels on the Arkansas River, and goes
to the credit of the Government. Twelve bales are claimed by Mr.
Powell. Colonel Harrison writes about his claim. The cotton was sent
to the quartermaster of the post, Springfield. I desire that it be for-
warded to your headquarters, Saint Louis, Mo. As to the right of the
gentleman, Powell, to the 12 bales, I can say nothing, knowing of it but
by hearsay and his own statements. The 30 are clearly contraband, and
the 12 you can adjudicate when you get them to Saint Louis.
	My horse stock suffers. Forage is almost entirely gone from this
region. In the Arkansas Valley there is a little grass. I was in hopes
of getting some boat-loads of corn, and taking them to subsist my stock
there, but your orders to burn any makes it difficult for me to push my
half-starved stock down to Clarksville, merely to burn a boat.
	General Blunts instructions, while they do not order, seem to indi-
cate that I should prepare to go forward. Your dispatches forbid it.
I am waiting to cover my commissary train of 125 wagons. I intend
having them unloaded at Fort Gibson. I cannot keep the mules here
and go forward. My broken-down brigade train cannot take one-fourth
of it. However, I shall manage somehow.
	I mu watching for Marmaduke. I have a reconnaissance at Hunts-
ville, one on White River, one near Clarksville, one at Dutch Mills, and
one at Dripping Springs.
I am, general, your obedient servant,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
olonel, Commanding.


HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE INDIAN TERRITORY,
Fort Smith, Ark., March 9, 1863.
Col. M. LA RUE HARRISON,
Commanding United States Forces, Fayetteville:
SIR:	Your letter of 8th instant by flag of truce has been received.
The subject-matter is one over which I have no control. Sergeant-
Major Thompson has never been under my jurisdiction. I have
appointed Captain Crosby, adjutant-general, to confer with Lieutenant
Stark.
Your obedient servant,
WM. STEELE,
Brigadier-Ueneral

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HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF CoLuMBUS,
Marclv 9, 1863.
Major-General HuRLBUT,
commanding Sixteenth Army Corps, Memphis, I~nn.:
	I have just received the following telegram:
HEADQUARTERS,
Saint Louis, March 9, 1863.
	From information received from Blooxnfield arid Jericho, there is danger of an at-
tack by 4,000 troops, nuder Jeff. Thompson, upon New Madrid. If it is possible, will
you warn the commander of New Madrid to be on the alert l
J.	W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier-General, Commanding District of Saint Louis.
	In accordance with above, I have sent information to commanding
officer New Madrid, Island INo. 10, and of the gunboat New Era, stating
that, if needed, I would send re-enforcements at once.
ASBOTH,
	Brigadier-General.

COLuMBUS, March 10, 1863.
Brig. Gen. [J. W.] DAVIDSON, -
Commanding District of Saint Louis:
	Col. ID. H. Hughes, commanding at New Madrid, just informs me that
no enemy is this side of iReelfoot Lake, to his knowledge, and that he
will send out scouting parties to ascertain the truth. A combined bri-
gade of line was ready to move at a moments notice and take Jeff.
Thompson in the flank, and Captain Glasfords gunboat, New Era, will
also co-operate whenever reqnired.	  ASBOTH,
	Brigadier- General.

FORT SCOTT, KANS., Marcl* 10, 1863.

Maj. Gen. SAMUEL iR. CURTIS,

Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	GENERAL: Colonel Phillips has doubtless kept you advised of the
state of affairs in Western Arkansas and the Indian Territory. I have
lately been receiving freqnent and full reports from him, and have also
received full and correct information from one of my spies (an intelli-
gent and trusty man), who has just returned from a pilgrimage through
the Indian country south of the Arkansas River. Forty miles this
side of Fort Washita, Cooper has about 4,000 men, mostly deserters from
Hindmans army. They have no horses, or equivalent to none, and a
very ineffective force. At Fort Washita there are 80 men; 50 miles
south of Fort Gibson is Stand Watie, vith about 700 men; at Fort
Smith there is part of five regiments, numbering about 18 [sic] men,
and some artillerytwo pieces certainly, and possibly four pieces. They
have no horses fit for service. Marmaduke is reported to be at Clarks-
yule, but I do not know the strength of his force.
	I consider it of the utmost importance to occupy the Indian country
as far south as the Arkansas River at as early a day as possible, and
have so instructed Colonel Phillips. A copy of my letter to him of yes-
terdays date is herewith iuclosed* for your information upon this subject.
1 would like you to inform me if these instructions meet with your ap-
proval. I think a sufficient force of white troops should be sent to garri-
son Fort Smith, in conjunction with the movement of Colonel Phillips
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command, but I have none at my disposal for that purpose. I shall
leave here on the 12th and be at Fort Leavenworth on the 15th instant.
	I desire to call your attention to the payment of the Indian regiments,
as their families are very destitute and dependent upon the soldiers
pay. If there is any lack of funds at Saint Louis, I think that Major
Hunt, at Fort Leavenworth, has sufficient to pay them to the last of
February, and he might be directed to send a paymaster for that pur-
pose, as it will be now convenient to send an escort this way, as it will
be on the line of communication for supplying that command. I think
the rolls of the last muster have been sent to Fort Leavenworth.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
	JAS. G. BLUNT,
	Brigadier- General, Commanding.


SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ WAR DEPT., ADJUTANT-GENERALS OFFICE,
	iNo. 114.	Wa8hington, March 10, 1863.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	XVIII. Maj. Gen. B. V. Sumner, U. S. Volunteers, having been as-
signed to the command of the Department of the Missouri, will proceed
to Saint Louis, Mo., accordingly.* The quartermaster will furnish nec-
essary transportation for his horses.
	By order of the Secretary of War:
L.	THOMAS,
Adjutant- General.

COLUMBUS, Ky., Marsh 111, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	The Tennessee Forts Henry and Heiman, transferred to the Depart.
ment of the Cumberland, were evacuated, by order of General Bosecrans,
yesterday, and occupied by the rebels to-day. General Sullivans forces
are all withdrawn to Jackson, leaving open the way for the rebels either
to Paducah or Columbus. I embark with troops to retake the fort, and
would request you to re-enforce Columbus for the time of my absence
with two regiments of infantry and one light battery. Please answer.
ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General.

SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT, March 11, 1863.
Gommanding Officer Gape Girardean:
I have just received information from General Asboth, commanding
at Columbus, that the scouts from New Madrid have discovered Mar.
maduke in the neighborhood of Bloomfield with a large force. Inform
General McNeil by express at once. Cape Girardean may also be threat.
ened, but, with the infantry you now have, you ought to whip ten times
your numbers of Marmadukes men. Warn McNeil to be on his guard,
as, if Marmadukes force is very heavy, he may have to retire upon
Girardeau. Keep me advised by telegram. Troops are at hand if
waiited.
DAVIDSON,
Brigadier- General.
P. S.This must be acknowledged from Girardeau to-night. Let me
know if the First Nebraska has got down.

General Sumner died ca March 21, 1563

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COLUMBUS, March 11, 1863.
Brigadier-General DAVIDSON:
	I just received information from Captain Glassford, commanding
United States gnnboat New Era, that the scouts of Colonel [D. H.]
Hughes, commanding at New Madrid, had discovered Marmaduke with
a large force in the neighborhood of Bloomfield, apparently threatening
Cape Girardean.
ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General.


HEADQUARTERS EIGHTH AND NINTH DISTRICTS,
In the Field, Arkansas, March 12, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	SIR:	For the past two days I have been in shape, expecting attack.
Cabell came up a few days ago from IRoseville to Clarksville with two
Texas regiments, and some others, probably Marmadukes, as most of his
men started for the Arkansas IRiver. Brooks is at Ozark, with Carroll.
Manlow [Monroe ~?] has crossed from Fort Smith, and has an outpost 10
miles from Van Buren, a few miles frolli mine. I have a reconnaissance
at fluntsville; spies and scouts watching the force toward Clarksville;
an advance at Cane Hill and at Dutch Mills. The force at Fayetteville I
ordered to fall back before our approach to Elm Springs, 8 miles from
Major Foreman, with my howitzers, and a good. force of mounted rifles
is within supporting distance of Payetteville and my main force. If
attacked, I design lighting about Elm Springs, so as to have my trans-
portation well in the rear. I begin to fear they will not leave the river.
It is, I think, impossible to surprise us, an~ I think we can destroy them
if they venture up. General Steele threatens to hold Fort Smith if at-
tacked. Efforts are being made to keep the Indians south of the Ar-
kansas, with the rebels. Clothing and food have been sent by the boats.
Six bushwhackers were killed yesterday; some are killed or taken
every day. The Arkansas River is in good stage. There are no heavy
siege guns on the Arkansas River since the river was taken; 12-pounder
field piece the heaviest; 700 or 800 men at Pine Bluff, but no works or
heavy guns; a few thousand men at Little Rock, in bad condition (200
to the regiment), with three batteries, or parts of field batteries, 6s and
12s; between 7,000 and 8,000 rebels in hospital at Little Rock; 28 boats
now on the Arkansas River, mostly at Little Rock. It is reported that,
if attacked by a heavy force, they will abandon the river, burn the boats,
and concentrate at Arkadelphia. General Steele claims to command the
(rebel) Indian Department.
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
	Colonel, Gommanding.


[DEPARTMENT OP THE MISSOURI,]
WILLIAM A. PHILLIPS,	12, 1863.
Col. Comdg., Hdqrs. Eighth and Ninth Dists., in the Field:
	You should not fight a battle; yours an outpost duty. So fall back
or dash forward, striking the enemy only where he does not expect you,
and never waiting an attack.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
	Major- General

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HpQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE INDIAN TERRITORY,
Fort Smith, Ark., March 13, 1863.
Comdg. Officer United States Forces, Northwestern Arkansas:
	SIR: Within the past few days a party of Indians and white men
combined have visited the northern banks of the Arkansas, and have
perpetrated acts only characteristic of savages; among other atrocities
an old man some fifty years of age, who has taken no part whatever in
the war, was taken from his house and brutally murdered. A youth,
some sixteen or seventeen years of age, who was at his home sick with
the small-pox, was also causelessly and inhnmanly mnrdered. Murders
of other harmless and inoffensive non-combatants by the same party are
also reported to me. I am informed that this party was composed of a
mixed body of Indians and white men, nnder the ostensible leadership
of a man by the name of Benge, and that they claim to be soldiers of
the United States. I would respectfully ask whether or not they are
recognized as such, and whether the acts herein referred to are approved
and justified by the officer in command of the district in which they
operate? In the interview had between Lientenant Stark, U. S. Army,
bearer of a flag of truce, and my assistant adjutant-general, Captain
[J. F.] Crosby, reference was had to the removal of families without
either line occupied by the armies respectively. It was understood that
there had not been, and would not be, any objection made by the United
States commander to such removal. Such a course accords fully with
my views and actions in regard to this matter, and if there be no
mistake in regard to your views, I would be pleased to enter into an
officially mutual engagement to that effect.
	I am informed that John Cottrell and William Tendon, soldiers of the
Confederate States Army, while at their home sick, in the vicinity of
Van Buren, were captured and taken off as prisoners of war. I would
ask if these and other similar cases are to be so regarded? Will they
be paroled, or are you disposed to arrange for an exchange?
	I am in receipt of a copy of communication from Colonel Phillips, U.
S. Army, to Col. M. La H. Harrison, U. S. Army, commanding post at
Fayetteville, Ark., dated March 10, referring to a prior order in regard to
the removal of the hospital at Cane Hill, Ark. The iumates of this hos-
pital will be removed as rapidly as their condition will justify. The
implied charge of a knowledge on my part of violations of flag of truce
going to and from this hospital is both gratuitous and void of founda-
tion. I must beg leave to protest against the application to myself of
the same rule which appears to control the officer in command of United
States forces. An agent is surely presumed to be better informed than
his principal, yet Captain Anderson seems to have been fully aware of
the convention referred to.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
	WM. STEELE,
	Brigadier- General.


GENERAL ORDERN,) HDQPS. DEPARTMENT OF TIlE MISSOURI,
	No. 20.	S mt Louis, Mo., March 13, 1863.
	I. Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Davies, U. S. Volunteers, is assigned to
the command of the District of Ilolla, vice Col. J. M. Clover, Third
Missouri Cavalry, relieved.
	IT. Capt. Martin Welfiey, Battery B, First Missouri Light Artillery, is
assigned to duty at th ~se headquarters, as chief of artillery, to date
from the 1st instant, ~nd will be respected and obeyed as such

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	III. Surg. Madison Mills having been relieved from duty in this de-
partment, Surg. ID. L. Magruder is assigned to duty as medical director,
to date from the 5th instant.
	By command of Major-General Curtis:
H.	Z. CURTIS,
Assistant Adjutant-General.

HDQRS. NINETEENTH IOWA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY,
Forsyth, Mo., March 14, 1863.
General [SCHOFIELD]:
	I have the honor to relate that our forage train has been attacked,
about 20 miles from here, by about 400 of the enemy. The messenger
coming in after re-enforcements informs me that they are being held in
check by the escort to the train, composed of about 70 cavalry and 50
infantry. I have just dispatched all the wagons I had loaded with
infantry (only six), with about 25 cavalry (all in camp), to their relief.
From several scouts, and from other sources, I learn that we shall be
attacked at this place before many days by a combined force under
Coffee and several other leaders, and would respectfully suggest that
you send re-enforcements immediately, composed in part of artillery.
Most respectfully, your obedient servant,
D.	KENT,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS AR~IY OF THE FRONTIER,
Lebanon, March 15, 1863.
Brigadier-General TOTTEN,
Commanding & cond Division, 61amp on Elk Greek:
	GENERAL: I am informed by General Curtis that he has information,
via Helena, to the effect that McCul]och has re-enforced Marmaduke at
Batesville, and contemplates a movement northward toward Pilot Knob
or Rolla. I have instructed Colonel Geiger, commanding Third iDivis-
ion, to watch the enemys movements and inform you, as well as me, of
all that may occur, so that you may re-enforce him, if necessary. If you
receive information from Colonel Geiger of any movement of the enemy,
such as to require your action, you will please move at once, without
waiting for instructions from me, join the Third Division, assume com-
mand of the combined force, and act according to your judgment. I
do not think an advance of the enemy at all probable, notwithstanding.
the report, but give these general instructions in view of possibilities.
I will join you if future information corroborates that just received. I
inclose dispatch to Colonel Geiger on same subject. Will you please
forward it to his camp ~i He was at Mountain Store when last heard
from; may have gone to Houston, West Plains, or Salem, Ark.
Very respectfully,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.
[Inclosure.]

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Lebanon, March 15, 1863.
Col. XV. F. GEIGER, Commanding Third Division:
COLONEL:	Information received by way of Helena is to the effect
that McCilloch has joined Marmaduke at Batesville, making their coin-
bined force about 6,000 men, and that they design moving north1 eithe

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156

toward iRolla or Pilot Knob. I desire you to keep yourself thoroughly
informed of their movements, and to be prepared to meet them. I will
instruct General Totten to move to your support in the event of an
advance by the enemy. General Tottens division is encamped on Elk
Creek, about 22 miles southeast of this place. Inform General Tottcu
of any movement of the enemy which may require his co-operation with
you, and he will act accordingly. You will, of course, keep me advised
of all that may be of importance. I will advise you of any movement
I may make from this place.
Very respectfully,
J.	N. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.

LEBANON, March 15, 1803.
Col. WILLIAM WREn,
Commanding First Division, near Mount Vernon:
	I have reason to apprehend an attack upon the force at Forsyth by
Marmadukes force. You will please move rapidly with the main body
of your command toward that place, and support it If it be threatened.
I have directed Lieutenant-Colonel Kent, in command at Forsyth, to
communicate with you~ Be guided by the information you may get
from him and from other sources. It may not be necessary for you to
go entirely to Forsyth; possibly also Springfield may be threatened.
You will, of course, support the garrison there, if necessary.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.

LEBANON, Mo., March 15, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	Your dispatch of yesterday was received this morning. I have in-
structed Colonel Geiger to watch the enemys movements,, and General
Totten to join him and move against MeCulloch, if he came in a northern
direction. I apprehend his move will be on Forsyth or Fayetteville,
rather than in the direction indicated. I have ordered Colonel Weer
to move to the support of Forsyth, and requested Colonel Cloud to send
a battery and some cavalry there at once, as he is nearer than Colonel
Weer; but, as you are aware, no considerable force can be supported
there longer than a few days. The small force now there has to go from
30 to 40 miles south for forage. A foraging party was attacked 20
miles south of Forsyth yesterday, by about 400 rebels. They were still
fighting when heard from, and Lieutenant-Colonel Kent had sent out
re-enforcements. To attempt to hold that place longer with the small
force that can be supported there, while the other troops are in their
present positions, will only be to expose the small force to capture if the
enemy choose to make the attempt.
J.	N. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.

HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Washington, March 16, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL ILl. CURTIS, Saint Louis:
	GENERAL: I have just received Colonel Boyds letter to you,* with
your remarks on it, in regard to influences brought to bear to procure

Not found; but see Curtis to Howlund, p. 120, on the same subject

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your removal. I have no knowledge, official or unofficial, in regard to
the allegations of that letter. I saw it stated in the newspapers that
the Missouri delegation in Congress had nearly unanimously asked for
your removal, but for what reason was not stated. Nothing on the sub-
ject was said to me till I received the order to assign General Sumner
to the command of that department. I was informed at the time t}iLat
the command had been promised to General Sumner some four or five
months ago.
	I can only add that this assignment was made without any interven-
tion or advice on my part, and I am entirely ignorant what charges, if
any, were made against yon by the delegation.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H.	W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
March 16, 1863.
General SCHOFIELD, Lebanon:

	Forsyth can be held with a small force, surrounded as it is with
almost impassable streams at this season of the year. Was our forag-
ing party on the opposite side of White River ~ I suppose it must have
been. Such parties should be very guarded, foraging in front of our
posts. The streams and mountains between West Plains and Forsyth
are such obstructions as to render co-operation almost impossible in any
direct line. The enemy will have to choose which side of White River
he will take if he dares to try another northern movement. You will
see the necessity of keeping your main force far enough north to move
down on him on either route. I agree with you that it will be his safest
way to approach on south side of White River to Forsyth, and, there-
fore, he is most likely to come up that way. If he does, he should be
attacked at the river and in the defiles this side, if he does succeed in
crossing to this side.
SAML. H. CURTIS,
Major- General.


HEADQUARTERS SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT,
Saint Louis, Mo., M~irch 16, 1863.
Maj. H. Z. CURTIS,
Adjutant- General, Department of the Missouri:
	MAJOR: The accompanying dispatch is respectfully inclosed for the
general.
	McNeil will have; or on glit to have, to-day 2,500 men at Bloomfield;
so I see no occasion for his stampede. He is ordered to throw np a re-
doubt, fell abatis, put his guns in position, and hold Bloomfield against
Marmadukes ragamuffins. I apprehend no other result but success for
him, as at present strengthened.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier- General, Gommanding.

	P. SThere is a regiment of infantry at Girardeau, and Warings
regiment of cavalry is on its way now to McNei

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[Inclosure.]


CAPE GJRARDEAU, March 15, 186310 a. m.
II.	C. FILLEBROWN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
	I have just received the following dispatch from General McNeil, sent
from Bloorufield at 3 oclock this morning. I have sent a note to Colo-
nel La Grange, hurrying him up with his column, double-quick, to re-
enforce the general. Colonel La Grange will reach Bloomfield, with the
First Wisconsin Cavalry, Welfleys battery, and a detachment of Thirty-
second Iowa, to-morrow morning. Colonel La Grange has gone out 15
miles to seek a location for a battery across Whitewater. Following
is General McNeils message:

	I have just returned from a scout against Thompson. I have driven him from the
State, and captured half of his ragamuffins. Marmaduke now threatens me, and,
from the way I am re-enforced, I expect they intend he shall have me and my regi-
ment. Major, for Gods sake, hnrry up the command sent to n~e. Do get Weitley
to march night and day. Until he gets here with his battery, I shall not feel right.

JOHN McNEIL,
Colonel, Commanding.

F.	S. CRAMER,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.


HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Washington, March 17, 1863.
Major-General [E. V.] SUMNER, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	GENERAL: In my letter of February 17,* to Major-General Curtis, in
regard to operations in the Department of the Missouri, I urged upon
him the importance of sending all the forces he possibly could down the
Mississippi River to assist in the operations nnder General Grant. If
Vicksburg should be reduced, the line of the Arkansas River can be so
occupied as to prevent any large forces of the enemy from threatening
Missouri. It seems most probable that, if the enemy should evacnate
Yicksburg, he will throw strong re-enforcements into Tennessee and
Kentucky. You will, therefore, send all disposable cavalry in your de-
partment to General Rosecrans, on the Tennessee River. Cavalry is
more needed there than on the Mississippi River. It is reported here
that the Fourth Missonri and the First Wisconsin Cavalry can readily
be spared from near Pilot Knob. If so, you will send them to General
Rosecrans as early as possible.
	It is represented here, by very reliable persons from Missouri, that
General Curtis has retained in that department an unnecessarily large
force, at the very time, too, when troops are most needed on the Mis-
sissippi River. Applications are continually made to send troops to
l)articular localities, or to retain those now there, on exaggerated ac-
counts of impending dangers. I have found that most of such accounts
are mere pretenses, gotten up by interested persons. If these applica-
tions were granted, our entire army would soon be so scattered as to be
utterly paralyzed. There are not many points in Missouri that require
military occupation, if the points of concentration are judiciously se-
lected. All of Missouri is now in the military occupation of the United
States. The inhabitants are, therefore, bound by the laws of war (with-
out any regard to their civil allegiance to the Government of the United

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States as the sovereign power) to render obedience to the occupying
military authority. If they take Ul) arms in insurrection, or render aid
and assistance to the enemy, they become military insurgents or mili-
tary traitors, and thereby forfeit their lives and property. Every one
who was not in arms at the time of the occupation, and who has not
continued in arms, but who subsequently takes up arms within the ter-
ritory militarily occupied by us, is not to be regarded as a prisoner of
war, bnt is to be punished as a military insurgent. So every one, be he
a citizen of Missouri or not, who comes within our lines as a non-com-
batant, and afterward takes up arms, is a military insurgent. If he
comes in disguise or under false pretenses, for the purpose of obtaining
military inform tion, he is a spy. If in the service of the enemy, and
he comes in disguise, the law presumes him to be a spy. All persons
guilty of such offenses forfeit their lives. As flags of truce are fre-
quently used to cover the operations of spies, they should never be per-
mitted within our lines.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
II.	W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief.


CAlUP AT BLOOMFIELD, March 17, 1863.
Brigadier-General IDAvIBsoN,
Commanding Saint Louis District, Mo.:
	GENERAL:	I have the honor to report that the alarm at Chalk Bluff
the other night was partly groundless. Our company the next day
moved back to Four tile, and our scouts have since discoVered that
there were only on the night before last about 300 men, but these were
making preparation for a larger force. I have scouted toward Poplar
Bluff, but hear nothing of Marmaduke in that direction. It is doubtful
whether he can cross the Cache Swamp with his artillery. Six com-
panies of the First Wisconsin are here. The other command and Wel-
fleys battery will be up to-day. I shall try to cross a dashing party
of my own regiment into Arkansas from some of the islands, while I
amuse them at the river with a strong force, and bag all that are there.
This, however, will depend on the report of my scouts and spies. If
Marmaduke approaches he can scarcely be in fighting trim after his
march through a desolated country. I will attack him with my entire
force at some advantageous position. Any field is better than the
chances of defendiu~, this place without works. Our intrenching tools
have not come up yet, and I have no advice of them. There are not
spades and picks enough in all this country, outside of a small supply
in my regiment, to dig the graves of the poor devils that inhabit it as
they die. We have a floating brid~e over the Castor, and, now I have
the men, I shall restore that over Whitewater. The road to the Cape
has been made quite passable. I pressed the inhabitants into the work.
I would respectfully ask the assignment of an assistant quartermaster
and a commissary for this post, and that it be made a depot of supplies.
The force here being mostly cavalry, their teams will have to forage for
them. What I can spare for my own regiment will scarcely do its commis-
sariat transportation. The sleek mules and lazy drivers at the Cape
seem infected with all the post vices, and to be very capable in doing
nothing. Either these supplies should be here or my authority should
extend there. I will cure them if they come imito my hands. My regi-
mental commissary is sick at the Cnpe, which keeps me moving on on

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wheel for provisions all the time. He is a most respected gentleman,
and T have the highest respect for him as such, but to this regiment he
is a rheumatic incumbrance that it should be rid of.
	I dispatch you a telegram, and will do so as I am better posted. I
now feel safe in holding these counties.
I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,
JOHN McNEIL,
Colonel, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Lebanon, Mo., March 17, 1863.
Col. W. F. GEIGER,
Commanding Third Division:
	COLONEL: I am directed by the commanding general to inform you
that these headquarters will, on to-morrow, the 18th, be removed to
Waynesville, to which point please send all communications for the
same.
	Lieutenant Thatcher will go at once to iRolla, from which point all
mail matter for your division will be sent.
I am, colonel, yourobedient servant,
C.	W. MARSH,
Assistant Adjutant- General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST,
Milwaukee, Wis., March 17, 1863.
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief, Washington, D. C.:
	GENERAL: I transmit inclosed a letter which General Curtis has for-
warded to me,* and invite your attention to it. The statements con-
tained ill it are, I have no doubt, true, as they came to me through other
reliable sources. The condition of things set forth as obtaining in the
southern counties of Iowa is to be found in less, but increasing, degree
both in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The same reports are also sent to
me from Dakota, but the presence of a military force in the Territory
will be sufficient to prevent any serious consequences. I think that the
state of affairs in the Northwest, in the particulars referred to in the
accompanying letter, is grave enough to engage the serious attention
of the Government. It is, doubtless, impolitic to take any present
action on the subject, but matters should be so arranged that the neces-
sary steps can be taken as soon as the emergency arises. Some well-
considered system to meet the condition of things which is likely to ob-
tain in this department as soon as it is attempted to execute the late
conscription act should be determined on in advance, and the necessary
means be placed in readiness to carry it out. I am not prepared to say
how much or how extensive the danger is from these sources, but that
organizations are being made in various parts of Wiscousin, Iowa, and
Minnesota to resist, by force, the execution of the conscript law, I do
not doubt, and I therefore consider it proper to invite the attention of
the Government to the subject in time to provide for any contingency.
I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JNO. POPE,
]lIajor- General, Commanding.
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WAYNESYILLE, Mo., March 18, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM WEER:
	Dispatch received. You need not go to Forsyth unless you rechive
information from that place showing it to be necessary. I have heard
nothing from there since my order for you to march, and hence infer the
danger cannot be so imminent as was represented. II would like you to
occupy, if possible, a position from which you can support the force at
Forsyth in case of danger. I hope in a few (lays to be able to know
the difficulty under which we are laboring. Do the best you can for
forage.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.


IIDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp Spring Valley, Texas County, Mo., March 18, 1863.

Col. C. W. MARSH,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Army of the Frontier:

	~DSThONEL: The colonel commanding directs me to inform you that
the Third Division will leave this place this morning at 7 oclock and
march to Gladden Valley, which is near the line of Shannon and Dent
Counties. We find but very little forage in this section, and are in-
formed that Casto Valley, 6 miles north of here, is more destitute than
this, as the troops from Houston have foraged through here. You will
find a note inclosed from Captain Burrows,* who was sent on a road
south of the one the main command traveled on, which will give you an
idea how forage is in that section. From the best information we can
obtain, there is sufficient forage in Gladden Valley to subsist the com-
mand ten days or two weeks, unless the natives right smart chance
turns out as it does through here. Roads good; transportation gets
along very well.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
	A.	G. MCQUEEN,	-
Gaptain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.



HEADQUARTERS SAINT LOUIS DiSTRICT,
Saint Louis, March 19, 1863.
Maj. H. Z. CURTIS,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Departm6nt of thc Missouri:
	MAJoR : In answer to your communication of yesterday,* I have the
honor to inform you that the following-named regiments and battery
and detachment, with their commanders, have left this district for
Major-General Grants army: Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr, Brig. Gen. Will-
iam P. Benton; Eighth Indiana Infantry, Col. David Shunk; Eight-
eenth Indiana Infantry, Cbl. H. D. Washburn; Eleventh Wisconsin
Infantry, Col. C. L. Harris; Thirty-third Illinois Infantry, Col. C. B.
Lippincott; Ninety-ninth Illinois Infantry, Col. G. W. K. Bailey;
Twenty-first Iowa Infantry, Col. S. Merrill; Twenty-second Iowa In

* Not found.

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fantry, Col. W. M. Stone; Twenty-third Iowa Infantry, Lieutenant-Col
onel [Samuel L.] Glasgow; First Indiana Battery, Capt. M. Klanss, and
detachment Third Illinois Cavalry, Captain [John L.] Campbell.
I am, major, with much respect, your obedient servant,
	J. W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.



HDQRS. 8TH AND 9TH DISTS., DEPT. OF THE Missouni,
	In the Field, Camp ilfoonlight, Ark., March 19, 1863.
Major-General BLTJNT:
	I am in camp 20 miles east of ilildebrands INlill, east of Camp Bab
cock, in supporting distance of Fayetteville and ~ where
I have made a post. It holds all the upper part of the Nation. The
only good mill, and where I can saw pine lumber for bridges and boats.
The Indians are very impatient to have the refugees home, and go into
the Nation. Colonel Ross writes me an imploring letter from Neosho.
Is the train furnished by the agents, or has it started I I am ignorant
of the movements of the other troops. Advise me. The enemy intended
to take Fayetteville, and moved on Clarksville and Ozark for that pur-
pose. I made my dispositions to fight them at Elm Springs, but they
found out I was on hand, and backed out. They still have forces on the
river, but do not pretend to come above Clarksville on this side, except
temporarily. The Arkansas River is falling; fordable, but deep, above
Webbers. There is grass, so that stock could live in Arkansas Valley.
I have been directed not to go on the river, bnt expected to hear from
you for a week. My stock has suffered some, but not so much as I ex-
pected. The First Arkansas Cavalry can only furnish me 100 mounted
men, and I have had to escort their trains, partially, from Cassville.
My mule teams are nearly as good as when I got them, but that was
poor; horses poor; very difficult to scont far with my stock. Could take
Fort Smith any moment that I was permitted to do so. Rebels have
begun to feed destitute Indians south of Arkansas River, in imitation.
We ought to be there. Magee and train started to Fort Scott two days
ago.
	Respectfully,	WM. A. PHILLIPS,
	Colonel, Gommanding.


IIDQRS. 8TH AND 9TH DISTS., DEPT. OF HE Missouni,
	In the Field, Camp ]Jfoonlight, Ark., March 19, 1863.
Major-General CuRTIs,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	SIR:	Camped midway between ilildebrands Mill, Cherokee Nation,
and Fayetteville, Ark., in supporting distance of the latter; made post
at the mill and run the pest hospital I mile from there.
	Occasionally a new case of small-pox in camp, but have kept it down
very well so far. Sent starving refugees, who have come to camp from
the Nation, to the mill; also stock, disabled and poor, to pasture on Illi-
nois cane bottoms. Grass in Arkansas Valley; Arkansas River fall-
ing; fordable, but deep fording, above Webbers Falls. Rebels are
trying to furnish corn for Indians south of the Arkansas River, and
also to drive stock from there and the Canadian River. Rebel India

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soldiers are, to some extent, home, on farlough, planting corn in Creek
and Choctaw Nations. Cooper at Cole Creek, 85 miles from Fort Smith;
Colonel Watie at Scullyville and Potean IL~iver; McIntosh at Noyth
Fork; General Steele commands at Fort Smith; Carroll and Brooks at
Ozark. Cabell, who, with the others, proposed taking Fayetteville,
has, I learn, abandoned the idea when they learned I was prepared to
support Fayetteville. All the country on this side of White River hills
is denuded of forage. There is plenty of it in the valley of White
River.
	I can take Fort Smith and drive everything out of the Indian Nation
if the force below does not come upon me. The Indians are greatly
distressed about returning the refugees to their homes. The interest of
the Government, as well as of these people, suffers by the delay. Have
issued district orders condemning bushwhackers not regularly in the
Confederate service to hard labor on fortifications or public works
during the war.
	Indian command improving in discipline and appearance; First Regi-
ment being drilled every dQy; have now great hopes it may become as
good as the Third. Stock low, but better than 1 expected.
	The horses of the Arkansas troops are nearly used up. Colonel Har-
rison can only mount about 100 men.
	Report of court-martial has not yet reached us; need it. Expect
ammunition by next train from Fort Scott; need it; sent requisitions.
	In the Magazine Mountains numbers of loyal men are anxiously wait-
ing the approach of the Union Army to join it. Good loyal sentiment
in Arkansas. Much suffering, both here and in the Nation. The
country is swept bare of everything. Grass for stock now in Arkansas
Valley.
	Respectfully,	WM. A. PHILLIPS,
	Colonel, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS FIPTH KAxsAs REGIMENT,
Camp Yandever, March 19, 1863. -
[Commanding Officer District of Eastern Arkansas:]
	GENERAL: I have the honor of forwarding to you a communication
addressed Commanding Officer United States Forces, Helena, Ark.,
brought to my camp by a flag of truce, under command of Lieutenant
Stevenson, adjutant C. S. Xrmy. I have receipted for said communi
cation, and await further orders. The lieutenant is anxious to return
as soon as possible, but I do not feel myself authorized to dismiss him
until I hear from you. Will not this flag of truce make it inappropriate
for our scout to start to-morrow ~
Very respectfully, your obedient servant
		  POWELL CLAYTON,
	-	Colonel, Commanding Regiment.

[Inclosure.]

HEADQUARTERS TL?ANS-MISSJSSJPPJ DEPARTMENT,
Little Rock, March 13, 1863.
6ommanding Officer United States Forces, flelen a,.Ark.:
	SIR:	I have the honor to transmit to you under flag of truce an offi-
cial communication to Acting Rear-Admiral ID. D. Porter, commandin

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Mississippi Squadron, which I will thank you to have forwarded to its
destination. An additional copy of the same I hereby inclose for your
own information as to the subject of the communication.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your most obedient servant,
Til. II. HOLMES,
Lieutenant. General, Corn manding Trans-Mississippi Department.

[Sub-Inclosure.]

HEADQUARTERS TRANS-MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT,
Little Rock, March 12, 1863.
Acting Rear-Admiral DAVID D. PORTER:
	SIR: I have received a paper said to have been posted in the village
of Columbia, by your direction, in the following words:

NOTICE.

	Persons taken in the act of firing on unarmed vessels will be treated as highway-
men and assassins, and no quarter will be shown them.
	Persons strongly suspected of firing on unarmed vessels will not receive the usual
treatment of prisoners of war, but will be kept in close confinement.
	If thin savage and barbarous Confederate custom cannot be put a stop to, we will
try what virtue there is in hanging.
	All persons, no matter who they are, who are caught in the act of pilfering the
houses of the inhabitants along the river, levying contributions, or in burning cotton
will receive no quarter if caught in the act, or if it can be proved upon them.
DAVID D. PORTER,
Acting Bear-Admiral, Commanding Mississippi Squadron.

	It is inferred from this that you maintain:
	1st. The capture of enemys property is not a legitimate belligerent
right.
	2d. That it makes no difference that the property is on transports en~
route for the enemys camp and consists of military supplies.
	3d. That a belligerent combatant or non-combatant has no right to
destroy his own property to prevent it from falling into the hands of
the enemy.
	It is much to be regretted that the nsages of civilized nations in war
will not be respected in this age of the world.
	Under the circum~tances no remedy remains except to notify you that,
for every violation of the rights of prisoners under the order cited, re-
taliation will be visited in kind, reserving the privilege of selecting as
its subjects those who are most prominent in violating the laws of war,
and without regard to rank.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
TH. II. HOLMES
Licut. Gen., Provisional Army C. IS., Comdg. Trans-Miss. Dept.



HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES FORCES,
Camp at Bloomfield, Mo., March 20, 1863.
Capt. II. C. FILLEBROWN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
	CAPTAIN: I reached General McNeils headquarters at noon yesterday,
and find there the Second Missouri, the First Wisconsin Cavalry, four
companies Thirty-second Iowa, and Welfleys battery. Four companies
Fourth Missouri Cavalry will come in this morning; four companies
more in a day or two. Gencral McNeil has now all the troops he wishes

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Weifleys battery is in great need of horses, as many have died from the
battery. In case of necessity, General McNeil will move the heavy guns
with mules or oxen.
	The Fourth Missouri, as usual, complain that they have nothing at all
to march on, and are the most abused of men. it was with difficulty
they could be gotten away from the Cape. The other troops are ~velt
supplied for the most part.
	From the most reliable inform~ttion, it is ascertained by the general
that Marmaduke is at Pitmans Ferry, on Current River, with 4,000 men
and nine pieces. He was compelled to abandon the idea of crossing at
Chalk Bluff; as General McNeil destroyed a very large ferry-boat which
Marmaduke was building, and a very large supply of bacon and corn
which he had stored at the ferry. Hence he has gone to Pitmans, 53
miles below Greenville. The evident intention of the rebels is to get
into the bottoms between here and Chalk and Poplar Bluffs, which are
now very rich in corn. There has also been ~ great deal hauled in to the
roads from the neighb6ring country, evidently for the consumption of
Marmadukes army, thus showing plainly that his intention must be to
get in there so as to live, his army heing now in an almost starviug
condition.
	General McNeil sent his adjutant last evening to reconnoiter between
here and Poplar Bluff, so as to see if it is possible for us to occupy
that position, and (lispute with the enemy the passage of Black River.
If it is, General MeNcit will immediately occupy there. The adjutant
will also encounter the enemys pickets, and capture some, so as to ob-
tain information of their numbers and movements. In case of an action
taking place here, it would seem to me that I could be of much more
service to General Davidson by remaining on the spot and.taking part,
that I might report personally what takes place, than by returning now,
while matters of such importance are going on. I consequently take the
liberty of remaining here a few days, until I see what preparations are
made and how matters are conducted. If an engagement is imminent,
I will remain and take part, unless otherwise ordered. The troops are
in good health and spirits.
	Matters at Cape Girardean are much improved; as a citizen there in-
formed me, they have stepped, in one day, from purgatory to heaven.
Confidence and good feeling are restored.
	Awaiting such orders as the general commanding may have to com-
municate, or the transpiring of important events at this post, I have the
honor to remain, captain, your obedient servant,
T. S. CLARKSON,
Lieutenant and Aide de-Gamp.


HDQRS. Sm AND 9TH DISTS DEPT OF THE MISSOURI,
	In the Field, Camp Moonlight, Ark., March 20, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	SIR: For forage and other necessaries, 1 moved from Bentonville, 16
miles southwest, to this point; am a Jittle nearer Fayetteville; can reach
the Nation more easily, and am able to run Huldebrands Mill ,20 miles
west, the only good mill left in the Nation. I stationed three compa-
nies at Hildebrands, where the Indian soldiers are throwing up some
small earthworks for its defense. It is in the pine region, about 50 miles
from Fort Gibson. The mill is a saw-mill, and I expect to get the lumbe

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there for any ferry-boats or temporary bridges I may have to make, the
work being done chiefly by soldiers or bush whackers sentenced to labor
on public works during the war.
	I am happy to inform you that the discipline of the Indian forces has
very much improved. The First Indian Regiment, which I had almost
despaired of after it was added to my command, is now being drilled
and taught every day, and is learning rapidly. They go through the
common evolutions, by company or battalion, very creditably. The Third
has always had schools of commissioned and non-commissioned officers,
and I have been establishing them in the First and Second. Lieutenant-
Colonel Dole, now in command of the First, is working in a creditable
manner to secure these results.
	The general health of the command is better than it has ever been
since the Indian regiments were organized. The small-pox broke out
a few weeks ago and caused some alarm, but has not exceeded twelve or
fifteen cases, three or four fatally. I have a quarantine hospital 1 mile
from ilildebrands Mill, and strict sanitary regulations in camp. Dr.
Maynard, First Arkansas Cavalry, was appointed medical director, and
I am getting hospital and sick arrangements in better shape. We are
vaccinating throughout the command as rapidly as possible.
	I have been a good deal embarrassed by the crowds of starving refu-
gees from the Nation, or driven from the enemys lines. The condition
of my transportation drove me to the necessity of being very cautions,
and while I have not been able to relieve all positive suffering, I have
done what I could.
	The rebels south of the Arkansas River have been giving the Choc-
taws and Creeks corn and clothing, even, to keep them from turning
over to the Government, as many of them have agreed to do in my corn-
munication~ with them. A small amount of means used now would save
a Creek and Choctaw regiment (one of each), which we may otherwise
have to fight this summer.
	The Cherokees, whose demonstrations of loyalty last summer were
partly instrumental in plunging them in their present misery, are sin-
cerely loyal, but very much grieved because the refugees have not been
sent back to the N4tio~n, as promised them. I have been extremely care-
ful not to promise them anything, only what I could perform, but they
seem to hold me accountable for the promises of others.
	1 write this for your information, and for the information of the De-
partment.
	March is the planting month in the Indian Nation, and no crops are
secure planted after that time. Not only as a question of justice to
them, but policy as to holding and occupying the country, makes the
restoration and raising of a crop desirable. Absent refugees will not
give us the Indian country, save as an army covers it. The gates of Texas
may be opened through the Indian country, in a country of friends, if
it is judiciously and actively done. I feel that I am but doing my duty
as an officer of the Government in urging instant action in such mat-
ters, and informing you of what presents itself. It would, indeed, be a
great misfortune if any disaster should now happen to us in the I~ndian
Nation.
	During the winter I have held the line of the Arkansas River from
Clarksville to Fort Gibson, my scouts and expeditions touching it every
few days, and my force here holding the enemy in check. There are
very many loyal men in Arkansas besides the two regiments in the
district at Fayetteville. I am assured that one or two others could
be raised, raw, of course, at first, but making good soldiers in the end

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and taken from those the enemy would Con Scrij)t. I am still of opinion,
as stated in a former communication, that at least one regiment of other
troops should be with them. Here in my two districts, in the face of
the enemy, and skirmishing all winter, I have had very little save troops
raised in the Indian Nation and Arkansas.
	The lack of transportation is my greatest embarrassment. I designed
going to Fort Gibson March 5, and throwing up earthworks to defend
it, making the post my commissary depot. As I was interdicted from
doing so, I am anchored where my commissary train arrived. I have
sent it back, as it could not stay, and put all the commissaries [stores]
I could not haul in the post at Hildebrands. That point cannot now be
attacked in force; besides, I support it and Fayetteville, and am able
to move.
With profound respect, I remain, your obedient servant,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.
[Indorsement.]

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF TEE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, March 31, 1863.
	These districts being now within Major-General Blunts command,
this report is respectfully referred for his information.
	Colonel Phillips will hereafter make reports through Major-General
Blunt.
	By order of Major-General Curtis:
H.	Z. CURTIS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.


IIDQRS. FIRST DIVIsIoN, ARMY OF TIlE FRONTIER,
	Camp on James Fork, 2 miles north of White River, March 21, 1863.
Lient. Col. C. W. MARSH, Chief of Staff:
	I have been suddenly water-bound by both White and James Rivers,
but think that to-morrow I will get over the former under difficulties.
Colonel Kent, at Forsyth, importunes me for assistance. I go, but must
take the south side for forage, unless instructed by you to the contrary.
I Will arrange an attack cautious on Yellville, which seems to be the
next, now interfering with the Forsyth people. I have already scoured
the country to Berryville. No rebels; but have a forage train on south
side which I cannot get over, for high water suddenly interposed. Tell
the general I hope he is in command, at least enough to take me with
him. We have heard of Sumners death, and are expecting to hear
that he commands the department. ~TM WEER,

Colonel, Commanding Division.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Roila, Mo., March 21, 1863.
Brig. Gen. JAMES TOTTEN,
Comdg. 2d Div., Army of the Frontier, Camp on Elk Creek:
	GENERAL: It is still reported that Marmaduke intends making
another raid in some direction; what, does not appear. He may possi-
bly attempt to pass between your division and White River, for th

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purpose of attacking Forsyth in the rear. This would be compara-
tively easy, now that the Third Division has moved east. It will be
necessary for you to watch that region of country carefully.
	You are authorized to move your division for forage whenever it shall
become necessary, and in whatever direction you find it expedient, keep-
ing in view, however, the necessity I have mentioned of guarding the
passes between the position you may occupy and White River.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.


IIDQRS. THIRD DIvIsIoN, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp Gladden Valley, Mo., March 21, 1863.
Col. C. W. MARSH,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Army of the Frontier:
	COLONEL: I am directed by the colonel commanding the division to
inform you that he has taken all the available cavalry force of the divis-
ion, and started after the party of whom Lieut. Col. J. MeNulta speaks
in the inclosed report.* Also three pieces of artillery, and six days
rations for the men, in wagons.
	After joining with the different scouting parties now out, his whole
force will be between 700 and 800. It is the intention to attack the
party of rebels said to be on Spring River, and to gain more definite
information of Marmadukes whereabouts.
	There are indefinite rumors in circulation that the force left at For-
syth have been attacked by a party of rebels, with artillery, & c., from
the opposite side of the river, killing 12 of the Nineteenth Iowa, and
sinking all the ferry-boats. If such is the case, the presumption is that
you have been informed of the fact ere this.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A.	G. MCQUEEN,
Captain and Actinq Assistant Adjutant- General.


IIDQRS. 8TH AND 9TH DISTS., DEPT. OF THE MissouRI,
In the Field, Camp Tom. Moonlight, March 21, 1863.
Major-General BLIJNT:
	SIR: I have so far heard nothing from you since your first general
letter of instruction. From Dr. Gillpatrick I have not heard. The
refugees at Neosho send heart-rending appeals to me. Twice the In-
dian officers have signed an earnest appeal. I read your first letter to
them, and, after waiting two weeks, they sent a most earnest protest
against Major Harlan and the Indian Department (which I forwarded).
The truth is, something has got to be done promptly, or the interest of
the Government in the Indian Nation will suffer. So far, their confi-
dence in me has made them wait, but it places me in a condition at once
critical and embarrassing. I think I can keep the most of them all
right, but our interests south of the Arkansas are suffering. Hours are
precious. I am now near Illinois River, midway between Fayetteville
and ilildebrands Mill. I am able to-day to clean out Fort smith, and
all above it, and hold Fort Gibson, reaching into the Creek and Choc-
taw Nation. I wait orders to move, and am willing to take upon myself
all the responsibility. I sent Captain Anderson with the pay-rolls to

* Not foirncl

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give the paymaster, if he meets him, or to carry them to Leavenworth.
All the other troops have been paid; let me urge that these be. The
condition of my force has much improved. The general health of the
Indian command never was so good. Small-pox broke out, but we have
quarantine hospitals, and keep it down very well. The discipline of the
whole force has much improved since Colonel Wattles and Major Elli.
thorpe left. The Creek regiment has steadily improved. The whole
three regiments drill every day when not marching. Lieutenant-Colo-
nel Dole is making a good officer. Schools of non-commissioned offi-
cers have been create(l. The Second Regiment is now nearly as good
as the Third, and the First is rapidly catching up~ The First is nearly
as good as the Third was when you saw it, and the Third is as good as
any regiment in the service. The progress of the First gives me great
pleasure, for I had nearly despaired. When you come down I will show
them to you. It is now the 21st of March there is grass in the valley
of the Arkansas. The stock in the valley is liable to be driven away.
My scouts and parties have touched the Arkansas River every few days
all winter, holding the line from Clarksville up, but they cannot be
everywhere, and my stock is too much used up for efficient work of
that kind. There is a telegraph to Fayetteville; telegraph me.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Gommanding.


CAPE GIItARDEAU, [March] 21, 1863.
General J. W. DAVIDSON,
Gomdg. Saint Louis Dist., Planters House, Saint Louis:
	General McNeil sends me dispatch to-night stating that Marmadukes
advance camped at Cane Creek, 7 miles from Poplar Bluff, last Wednes-
day night. He sent his adjutant with 50 men to reconnoiter on Thurs-
day noon, but has not heard from him since. He calls very anxiously
for my regiment to defend the crossing of Castor River, and fears the
enemy may cut off his supplies and communication with this place. He
says there is nothing iu the nature of the ground to prevent this. Cane
Creek is south of Reeves Station.
Respectfully,
R.	R. LIVINGSTON,
Colonel, Commanding.


SPRINOPIELD, March 22, 1863.
Maj. Geu. SAMUEL R. CURT-Is,
(Jommanding Department of the Missouri:
	An intelligent scout just arrived from Texas reports large bodies of
Union men lying out in the bush, anxiously awaiting an advance of the
Federal army. There are but two companies of cavalry at Arkadel-
phia, Ark., and about the same at Centre Point. A force of 700 was
concentrating at Roseville, with the intention of attacking Fayetteville.
	On the 20th of February a light occurred at Cads Gap between a
party of rebels and Union men, called by the rebels outlayers, iu which
the rebels lost 7 killed; the Union party, 9 killed and 16 taken pris-
oners, of whom three were hanged.
	Most all of the Texas troops were being concentrated at Fort Washita

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He represents that a majority of the people are of the opinion that the
Confederacy has played out, while others are enthusiastic over the ex-
pected return of Price.
iRespeetfully, your obedient servant,
W.	F. CLOUD,
Colonel, Commanding.


HDQRS. 8TH AND 9TH DISTS., DEPT. OF THE MIsSOuRI,
In the Field, [March 22, 1803.]
Major-General BLUNT:
	I inclose a very singular set of documents, being part of negotiations
entered into by Colonel Harrison. It is needless to add that I have
quashed the thing. So far I have been able to keep very good relations
with these Arkansas fellows, but they have misconstrued my civility
into fear. Harrison is a man I think probably well of~ but a little weak.
I think he can be got to do good work. I inclose it for your informa-
tion.
Very respectfully,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.
[Inclosures.]

HEADQUARTERS INDIAN TERRITORY,
Fort Smith, Ark., March 14, 1863.
Commanding Officer United States Forces at Fayetteville:
	SIR:	The bearer of this letter, Capt. J. F. Crosby, assistant adjutant-
general, goes to your headquarters, under a flag of truce, with certain
communications. He is fully empowered to make arrangements with
reference to the matters treated of. I commend him to your favorable
consideration.
Very respectffilly, your obedient servant,
WM. STEELE,
Brigadier- General, C. S. Army.

HDQRS. 8TH AND 9TH DISTS., DEPT. OF THE MISSOURI,
In the Field, Camp Moonlight, Ark., March 21, 1803.
Memorandum of an agreement entered into between Col. M. La IRue Har-
rison, U. S. Volunteers, commanding at Fayetteville, Ark., and Capt.
J. F. Crosby, assistant adjutant-general, C. S. Army, as the agent and
representative, under a flag of truce, of Brig. Gen - William Steele,
C. S. Army, commanding Department of the Indian Territory, viz:
	1sL On the application to the proper authorities, families are per-
mitted .to remove without the lines of either force, provided that, when
an election has been made to so remove, such removal shall be deemed
permanent.
	2d.	Families availing themselves of the privilege herein granted shall
be permitted to carry with them their personal effects, and all articles
(not being contraband of war) necessary for their convenience and com-
fort, subsistence, & c., while en route from one line to the other. They
shall be allowed to purchase or hire the necessary transportation for the
purposes herein indicated, and all hired transportation shall be per-
mitted to return

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	3d. For the protection of such families, their effects, and transporta-
tion, a safe conduct from one line to the other, in all cases, shall be
given.
	4th. A public notification of the agreement hereby shall be given at
the respective headqnarters herein represented within three days from
the signing thereof.
	Entered into this 17th day of March, 1863, at Fayetteville, Ark.
M.	LA RUE HARRISON,
Colonel First Arkansas Car., Comdg. Post at Fayetteville, Ark.
J.	F. CROSBY,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., C. S. Army, Department of the indian Territory.

IIDQRS. 8TH AND 9TH DISTS., DEPT. OF THE Missouui,
In the Field, Camp Moonlight, Ark., March 21, 1863.
Col. M. LA RUE HARRISON,
Commanding Post, Fayetteville, Ark.:
	Siu: Your messenger last night brought me your negotiation be-
tween you and rebel officers. If it had been proper to enter into such
negotiations at all, it would have been the correct course for you to re-
fer all communications affecting such matters to these headquarters, as
commander of the post at Fayetteville, subject to my orders. I regret
that you should have complicated any portion of my command with pro-
posals so dangerous to the interests and dignity of the Government.
	In the first place, the rebels are evidently preparing for a stampede
to Red River, and it can be no part of the policy of a Government offi-
cer to permit disloyal citizens to crowd into Texas after them, with their
property, to strengthen their tottering cause. Neither do I believe for
a moment that they would permit loyal men in South Arkansas and
Texas to bring their families and property here unmolested. They are
holding them now in an iron despotism, and the proposal is as treach-
erous as it is unfair.
	While the Government of the United States has recognized the rebel
army as having belligerent rights to negotiate exchanges, it is utterly
inadmissible for any one assuming to be the representative of the Gov-
ernment to authorize persons to cross and recross any boundary line,
whether it be the Arkansas or Red River, and permanently remain as
two distinct nationalities on either side. Of this insidious attempt at a
geographical demonstration, I am happy in being able to assure you
that the Government has never, for a moment, authorized any military
officer in this district to make or receive a proposal so dangerous. Our
duty is in the field. The so-called articles of agreement, with my
indorsement on them rejecting them, you will send back to the com-
manding officer at Fort Smith.
	I regret that you should again have permitted rebel officers bearing
a flag of truce to come within your lines. I distinctly notified you when
it occurred before that it must not be permitted to occur again.
	In reference to your other negotiations for the exchange of prisoners,
Jinclose you a copy of the cartel adopted [illegible] Landing, which
governs it. When you have prisoners to exchange you will notify me,
and I will give the commanding officer of any Confederate forces in the
vicinity who has exchanges to make an opportunity from time to time
to exchange at such places in the district as may be suitable for them
and for me. The negotiations which you have thought proper to make
for the district are sent back rejected. I shall cheerfully furnish all
proper facility to exchange prisoners, but can never consent to parol

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prisoners and let them run loose in my camp, subsisted by us until
exchanged.
	I regret most profoundly, colonel, anything which might disturb the
hearty co-operation we both owe the Government, and desire that the
anxiety I may have exhibited to cultivate it may not be misconstrued
as a wish on my part to shift any of the responsibilities imposed on me.
Tam, with respect,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.

IIDQR~. SECOND HEGIMENT COLORADO VOLUNTEERS,
	Fort Lyon, ~Jolo. (Old Fort Wise), March 22, 1863.
Maj. Gen. E. V. SUMNER,
~Jommanding Department of the Missouri;
	GENERAL: Believing that you will, upon assuming command of the
Department of the Missonri, wish to know the situation of military
matters in Colorado, I take the liberty of writing, and shall try and
give you a correct idea of what we have and what we need out here.
in the first place, Colorado is strongly loyal to the Union, and her posi-
tion is such that no fear need be apprehended from any outside attacks,
and as for the Indians, not the least fear should be thought of.
	There have been raised in this Territory what has been called three
regiments, but they are somewhat mixed. The force is as follows: First
Regiment Colorado Cavalry, twelve companies; Second Regiment Col-
orado Volunteer Infantry, eight companies, and one battery of artillery,
not armed; Third Regiment Colorado Volunteers, only five companies
full. These have marched for the States, under command of Lieuten-
ant-Colonel Curtis, leaving some fractional companies here recruiting
under Colonel Ford and Major Pritchard.
	The Second was raised under an order given me by the Secretary of
War, and at the time the order was given General Hunter then com-
manded the Department of Kansas, an~d he, fearing that the Texans,
who were then advancing into New Mexico, might reach the Arkansas
River by the Old Santa F6 road, furnished me with 1,000 stand of arms,
200,000 ball cartridges, and a battery of field artillery complete, all of
which I arrived with at Denver, Cob., on the 25th of May, 1862. At
Saint Louis, General Halleck manned the battery with the Ninth Wis-
consin Battery, 150 men, commanded by Captain Johnson. Two sec-
tions of this battery are now at Fort Lyon, Cob., and one section at
Fort Lamed, and as it has been in service a long time, well officered
and in fine condition, it should be ordered into active service.
	A few interested parties have been very anxious to get a large vol-
unteer force retained in this Territory, more for speculation than any-
thing else, and I do hope they will be disappointed. There is no more
necessity for troops at this point than at Syracuse, N. V. Two com-
panies of the First Cavalry at Fort Lyon, one at Fort Garland, and one
at Camp Collins, on the overland mail line, a~re all the troops required,
in my estimation, in Colorado. All the rest retained are to protect new
town lots, and eat corn, at $5.60 per bushel.
	Eight companies of the First Cavalry, all of the Second and Third,
together with the Ninth Wisconsin and First Colorado Batteries, should
be ordered into the States at once for active duty. The material of
these troops is not excelled by any other in the world, and, if put into
service under a good and active officer, will do honor to any depart-
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	The First Regiment was originally infantry, but, when mounted, two
companies of the Second were transferred to it, leaving me with but
eight companies and one battery. The officers being appointed by my-
self, makes us somewhat independent of the Governor, and, I think,
disposes him to do us no more than justice.
	Major Fillmore, paymaster, brings a report that all my regiment is
ordered to the States, but I am informed that General Curtis has or-
dered one of my companies to Fort Garland and one to remain at Fort
Lyon. This, I hope, General $umner, will not be allowed by you. I
wish my regiment together, if the good of the service does not require
it to be separated. And should you require good mounted troops, I can
assure you you will find the mountain men of the Second Regiment
Colorado Volunteers as good material as any to make them from.
	You will also find the quartermasters department out here also a
little mixed. Captain [S. H.] Moer, of the Volunteers, was the assistant
quartermaster when General Curtis took command of this department.
He was relieved by Lieutenant Anderson, of the First Colorado Cav-
alry, but he, I believe, did not give satisfaction to the Department, and
Captain Alley, of the Third U. S. Infantry, who has been here for nearly
two years as general disbursing officer of the War Department, has
been ordered to relieve him. If so, the Government may be saved
thousands.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	H. LEAVENWORTH,
Colonel, Commanding Second (Jolorado Volunteers.



HEADQUARTERS SAINT Louis DISTRICT,
Saint Louis, March 23, [863.
Maj. H. Z. CURTIS,
Adjutant- General, Department of the Missouri:
	MAJOR: By direction of the general commanding the department, I
report briefly the location and employment of the troops in my district:
One regiment of infantry guarding Pacific Railroad; one regiment ot
infantry guarding Iron Mountain Railroad; one regiment of artillery,
garrison of forts of Saint Louis; one regiment of infantry, provost and
prison guards of Saint Louis City; at New Madrid, a fort and heavy
guns, and one regiment of infantry; at Cape Girardean, four forts and
heavy guns, and one small regiment of infantry; at Pilot Knob, and
operating from that base, Third Iowa Cavalry (part of a regiment),
Third Missouri Cavalry, Tenth Missouri State Militia, and part of the
Thirteenth Illinois Cavalry, and one battery of four guns, on the west
side of Saint Francis River to the State line; on the east side of the
Saint Francis River, General McNeils troops, consisting of the Fourth
Missouri Cavalry, First Wisconsin Cavalry, Second Missouri State Mil-
itia, and one battery.
	Two columns are necessary, one on each side of the Saint Francis,
owing to the swamps extending along the river, every path through
which is known to the enemy.
	I do not believe any of the above troops can be spared, except, l)roba-
bly, the Fourth Missouri Cavalry, after McNeils operations are over.
Isaythe Fourth Missouri,because the other troops are more familiar
with the country.
	The troops at Benton Barracks make a great show on paper, but the

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are parole(l men and incomplete regiments that are sent off as fast as
their organization and equipment is made.
	Appended are telegrams, showing necessity of operations flOW going
on and need of troops in my district.
I am, sir, your most obedient servant,
J. W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.

[Inclosures.]


BALINESYILLE, Miarch 21, 1863.
Brigadier-General DAVIDSON:
	James II. McChord, a painter by trade, and originally from Indiana,
coming from Pocahontas, Ark., has just entered our lines. He left
Pocahontas on the 16th instant, and crossed Current River some 10
miles above Van Buren. He reports IReves and Carters band to be
about 250 strong, combined. They are now infesting the country lying
between Doniphan, Greenville, and Martinsburg, and are principally
engaged in enforcing the conscript law. iReves men are all dressed in
Federal cavalry coats. Colonel Greene, with 400 or 500 men (conscripts)
stationed at Pocahontas.
	Marmadukes force, including Colonel Burbridges regiment, is esti-
mated to be 2,000 strong. lbs headquarters are now at Alton, Oregon
County, Missouri, and his command is scattered along Spring River
down to Batesville, Ark. Marmaduke is said to have six pieces of
artillery.
	Will send MeChord, under guard, to Pilot Knob.
THEO. HARTMANK,
Lieutenant. Colonel, Commanding Post.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, March 22 [21 VI, 1863.
General J. W. DAVIDSON,
Commanding District:
	General McNeil sends me dispatch to-night, stating that Marina-
dukes advance camped at Cane Creek, 7 miles from Poplar Bluff, last
Wednesday night. He sent his adjutant, with 50 men, to reconnoiter
on Thursday noon, but has not heard from him since. He calls very
anxiously for my regiment to defend the crossing of Castor River, and
fears the enemy may cut off his supplies and communication with this
place. He says there is nothing in the nature of the gronud to prevent
this. Cane Creek is south of Reeves Station.
R. R. LiVINGSTON,
Colonel, Commanding,

PATTERSON, MO., March 22, 1863.
Brigadier-General DAViDSON:
	This a. m. my vedettes, on the Doniphan road, reported rumors of
rebel cavalry, in large force, advancing from below Doniphan on that
place. Report is confirmed by the statement of one Penny, a British sub-
ject, refugee from White County, Arkansas. Substance is, he passed,
March 20, with three battalions and three pieces of artillery, under
Burbridge, on the Pocahontas road, en route for Doniphan. There are
two companies west of Van Buren, at Eleven Points, 10 miles from Van
Buren; does not know if it is part of Burbridges force; thinks not. He
could learn nothing of the point Burbridge wished to strike. This i

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the force IL telegraphed General Gray was at Pocahontas. My couriers,
28 miles south and 15 miles on the Van Bureu road, all report rumors
of large force advancing; they are in now, but start in a few moments.
Enemy will strike either at IRolla or this point; donbtless here, as the
other country has no forage. I have 200 mounted infantry and 18 cav-
alry. I can rely on them. I will have three hours notice of their ad-
vance, and will obstruct the roads. I have everything ready, and, if
pressed, will retreat to Strong Battery. I have every confidence in the
command. On a false alarm to-day, they formed, mounted, in three
minutes. They will sleep on their arms, which are good. I have dis-
patched Colonel Glover. The town, 1 mile from here, is encircled on the
approaches by a cordon of sentries. Owing to last nights heavy rain,
I deem it impossible for artillery to be brought over the Saint Francis.
I cannot learn their force. I will dispatch you at 12 m.
II.	L. McCONNEL
Major, Commanding Post.


HEADQUARTERS SAINT Louis DISTRICT,
March 23, 1863.
Colonel LiVINGSTON,
Commanding Cape Girardeau County:
	Has the telegraph line been started to Bloomfield yet ~ Send the fol-
lowing by express to General McNeil:
	A regiment of cavalry has been ordered to Poplar Bluff, on the west side of Saint
Francis. If Marmaduke comes up, keep yonrself advised, and get in his rear, if pos-
sible. I want you to report if a road cannot be made to New Madrid from Bloomfield;
also from Bloomfield to Poplar Bluff.

	Glover will command the column on the west side of Saint Francis,
when it moves. The cavalry regiment leaves to-morrow, via Patterson.
J.	W. DAVIDSUN,
	Brigadier- General.


CAMP AT BLOOMFIELD, March 23, 1863.
Brigadier-General DAVIDSON,
	Commanding District of Saint Louis:	-
	GENERAL: I have the honor to report that from my scouts and spies
I get information leading me to the conclusion that Marmaduke is not
on this side of Pocahontas, if he has ever left Batesville.
	Lieutenant Poole, who has been with a party beyond Pitmans Ferry,
found IReves, with his guerrillas, 12 miles beyond the ferry, acting as
advanced pickets. Captain McClanahan and Lieutenant Poole each
killed a picket, Poole getting his horse shot.
	There are about 1,000 men at Gainesville and Scatterville, on Crow-
leys Ridge. They ale badly armed and scattered, in order to subsist.
I shall beat up these quarters early this week.
	I called on Colonel Livingston for help in the way of infantry. Find-
ing soon that I would not probably need it, I notified him. I thought
if Marinaduke crossed the Saint Francis in large force, while my move-
ments of artillery would he impeded by lack of horses, he might cut
off my communications with the point of supply, by getting between me
and the Castor. 1 have now found out how I can prevent that. You
will see the report of an observation of the road by which he must
come. If he crosses the Saint Francis, my point is well indicated, an

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1 can there hold three times my force. I have sent a company of the
First Wisconsin, with a good officer, to repair bridges, culverts, and
mend the roads, that we may get there with least possible delay when
the time comes. if he entertains any ideas of crossing at Chalk Bluff;
I will soon put an end to them.
	I inclose you copy of report of Lieutenant-Colonel Pomeroy,* and
am, your obedient servant,
JOhN McNEIL,
Colonel, Commanding.


XXASHJNGTON, D. 0., March 23, 1863.
Major-General POPE, Milwaukee, Wis.:
	GENERAL: Your letters of the 12th, in regard to condemned Indian
prisoners, and also requesting that additional brigadier-generals be sent
to you, are received.
	Your letters in regard to the Indian prisoners have several times been
laid before the Secretary of War, and always with the same result. The
Department of the Interior refuses to take charge of them, or to furnish
any means for their sul)port. We, therefore, have no alternative but to
guard and feed them until the President sees fit to otherwise dispose
of them.
	Brigadier-General Sibley has been reappointed, and is for duty in
your department; as also General Smith, formerly of your staff. Gen.
eral Roberts will be sent to you as soon as he can be replaced at Har-
pers Ferry. Probably another will also be sent. But three brigadier.
generals are a full proportion for the number of your troops. In all the
departments brigades are commanded by colonels.
-	Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H.	W. HALLEOK,
General-in. Chief.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
& mint Louis, March 24, 1863.
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief:
	GENERAL: Pursuant to your letter marked official, and directed to
the late General Sumner, as commander of this department, I have di-
rected a change in the destination of the Fourth Missouri and First
Wisconsin Cavalry, from General Grant to General Rosecrans. I have
sent the Marine Brigade, under General Ellet, and eight regiments,
under General Carr, and three Iowa regiments, parts in Iowa and parts
in Benton Barracks, await the union contemplated in their orders
to move if transports can be secured. I have only sent infantry and
artillery, supposing these arms were most available for General Grant;
and transports being insufficient for the whole, I send these forces first.
- Every order or request requiring troops from my command has been
filled with all the promptness possible, and to the full extent of your
meaning, and whoever reports to the contrary, gives you false and
pernicious representations. There is an effort, as you know, to get all
the Federal force out of the State (a consummation devoutly desired by
me), and those who cater to this idea may make a showing of the sick,

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the broken regiments, and paroled I)risoners to some effect; but, in fact,
my force has been relieved from battle to press forward through rain
and mud and snow, barefooted, to meet your utmost expectations.
When you require me to judge of numbers and destination, I use my
best judgment. If you interpose yours, 1 obey. The moving of Gen-
eral Steeles force is no exception, as I will show you by the papers,
although you continually present this as a mistake or insubordination.
I have a single purpose in view, from which 1 will not swerve during
this war while I am kept in service, and that is to labor to the utmost
of my ability for the success of our arms, regardless of all consequences
to myself. If my services here demonstrate the least incompetency or
interference with the rights of others, Ishould be removed. It is no time
for me to accept personal favors. I should despise myself if I urged
any personal accommodation which might embarrass your general com-
bination for the national success. Since His Excellency has published
au order relieving me from this command, 1 hpe the untimely death of
the gallant Sumner will not prevent him from a consummation of his
purpose, and I have taken the liberty to so request him, for the order
being published seems to augment the arguments iu favor of a change.
However he or you may determine my position, I shall promptly
obey, and cordially continue to do all in my power to accomplish your
purposes.
	Just half a year has transpired since I was assigned to this command.
You, know, from experience, the labors incident to it, and I am conscious
of having exerted my utmost efforts to fulfill my duty, which is all a
just commander or a generous country will require of frail humanity.
	If we can occupy the Arkansas River with a force, the troops needed
in Missouri will be less; but it will not do for my successor to rely on
civil authority, while the rebels continue to receive promise of some
returning wave of rebellion, and the demon of discord continues to reign.
	With a reasonable force and prudent successor, I shall confidently
rely on the future progressive success of the Department of the Mis-
souri.
I have the honor to remain, genera], your obedient servant,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


BLOOMFJELD, March 24, 1863.
Brigadier-General DAVIDSON,
Commanding District of Saint Louis:
	GENERAL: I have the honor to state that I am now well informed,
from several different sources, that Marmaduke has not left Batesville.
He cannot move a numerous army in this direction at present. Even
with the means of transporting his subsistence for men, he would have
to wait for the grass for his horses. This will not be high enough be-
fore the middle of April.
	From 400 to 700 of Jeffers and Clarks men are scattered along from
Chalk Bluff to Scatterville and Gainesville. I have spies amongst them,
and will get well advised of situation and force. So soon as the storm
now raging abates, I will move sufficient cavalry to take them by a
bold dash. I shall also scour this ridge down to the Arkansas line, and
send a strong detachment into Mississippi County to bag some guer-
rillas that have been running riot there for a long time, and to break up
a contraband trade between Lanes Landing and Bayou ~,aiut3 James~

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	I desire leave to come to Saint Louis about the 1st of April. I want
to arrange my military family as a brigadier, of which I only have news-
paper intelligence; to get my commission, and attend to some impor-
tant private matters, such as breaking up my house establishment for
my family to go East, on account of my wifes health, and the consequent
sale of my furniture. I would also like to confer with you about what
ought to be done for the defense of this country, and the disposition of
force for the better protection of it. Many things might be exPlained
in an interview that are not so easy to explain [in writing].
	General Curtis promised me a respite from duty as soon as matters
were settled in this quarter. If he is still in command, I doubt not he
will grant it. If not, I respectfully ask your kind intercession with
his successor. You know, should the state of things require it, I can
be back here any time in from twenty-four to thirty-six hours. If leave
is granted, please notify me, via Cape Girardean, by telegraph, and
much oblige one who has the honor to be, your obedient servant,
JOHN MCNEIL,
Colonel, Commanding Expedition.


CAMP AT BLOOMFIELD, March 24, 1863.

Brigadier-General DAVIDSON,
Commanding District of Saint Louis, Jib.:
	GENEi~AL: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your telegram
of yesterday. It came this evening from the Cape, by the messenger of
Colonel Livingston. I notice the assignment of Colonel Glover to the
west side of the Saint Francis, and will put myself in communication
and act in concert with him.
	Your orders in regard to Marmaduke will be obeyed. But I fear that
he will not come until Prices army is organized, when Missouri will be
invaded at her least defended point, be that where it may. I think
this is the only direction in which they can get bread or forage.
	I send an officer to-morrow to survey the road across East Swamp and
Nigger Wool to New Madrid, via Piketon. By inquiry from citizens, I
learn that the turnpike, or rather corduroy road, has been washed away
in many places, and needs repairing, and that bridges and culverts are
in the same condition. The road from Piketon to New Madrid is tolera-
bly good, running through a sandy country. To New Madrid this route
is about 45 miles. I have no doubt that the road can be put in order
soon. One hundred of the contraband negroes thatI notice as occasion-
ally arriving at Saint Louis could be well employed on the roads here-
abouts, or even double that number.
	Toward Poplar Bluff I have a company of the First Wisconsin Cay-
lary, engaged in repairing bridges, culverts, and mending road this
side of the Saint Francis. I will direct the turnpiking of a had piece
of bottom, of three-quarters of a mile, and the rendering of the ferry-
crossing easier and safer for teams. Lieutenant Poole reports that a
mile of turnpike at the Black River will make the road good from the
Saint Francis to the bluffs.
	We have had heavy rain for two days, and our floating bridge at the
Castor was broken by the drift last night. We lost only a small piece
of it, and will have it all right for our next supply train.
	I start a party of 250 for Arkansas to-morrow, under Major Torrey (a
good leader), and a strong~ party, with a howitzer at the bluff, to cove

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their retreat, if they should have to back out. I also send another down
the ridge to act in three directions, and catch those who, driven from
Crowleys Ridge, come across in dug-outs to the islands or the main
land.
	I shall, by preventing their collection of supplies and breaking up
their scattered camps in this way, do them much damage.
I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,
JOHN MCNEIL
Colonel, Commanding.

IIDQRS. DISTRICT NORTHWESTERN MISSOURI,
Saint Joseph, March 25, 1863.
Maj. II. Z. CURTIS,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Dept. of the ilitissouri, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	SIR: I have the honor to report that, since my return to this post, I
have information from all parts of the district, confirming the reports
which I had previously heard of preparations being made by the rebels
~to rise during the spring. Much evidence on this subject has been for-
warded to the provost-marshal-general at Saint Louis, and can be fur-
nished to the general commanding the department by that office. Let-
ters and reports of spies all have the same purport. An extensive secret
organization, for the overthrow of the Federal power, exists in the coun-
ties upon the southern boundary of Iowa, in Kansas, Nebraska, in this
district, and south of the Missouri River. Price is expected to re-enter
this State in force, coming through the Indian country, and, when he is
within striking distance, a simultaneous movement of the rebels in the
localities above named is to be made; first, to obtain arms and ammu-
nition, and, next either to possess themselves of the country or force
their way through to Price. Everything favors such a movement. The
United States forces .in this district consist of my own infantry regi-
ment, about 400 strong; two companies of the First Colorado Cavalry,
under orders to proceed to Fort Leavenworth, and some recruits for
the Eleventh Missouri Cavalry, now forming, who are unarmed and but
partly mounted. A large portion of the Enrolled Militia are disloyal;
but few of them are in active service, and those are so employed guard-
ing their armories as not to be movable. The Governor has just ordered
out of active service the companies of the Saint Joseph regiment here-
tofore on duty here. I have no power to call into active service any of
the militia, and those now in service can be withdrawn by the State au-
thorities at any moment.
	The arms of the militia are stored for the most part at the county
seats or principal towns of the different counties, and are so feebly
guarded that they would fall an easy prey to any considerable force of
rebels.
	I need cavalry here, good, we1l-trained cavalry, to strike before the
rebels plans are fully matured.
	I send out a scout of 50 of the Colorado cavalry to-morrow, to pro-
ceed to the Iowa line and apprehend several rebel recruiting officers
whose names I have.
	I respectfully suggest that the Governor of Iowa be requested to put
his militia on the border into the field, for the lower tier of counties in
that State is full of refugees and recruits for the South.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CHESTER hARDING, JR.,
(olonel, Gommanding District of Northwestern ]Jlissouri

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[Indorsements.]

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, March 28, 1863.
	Respectfully referred to His Excellency Governor Gamble, inviting
his attention to the matter of the Enrolled Militia and the insecure con-
(lition of the State arms. Many similar letters have been received, and
much apprehension exists concerning this matter among the people of
that vicinity.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
llliajor. General.

SAINT LoUis, March 30, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	The intent of the preparation for renewing the war in Missouri is new
to me. I had information of a band in Illinois, and am preparing to
demand the leader as a fugitive from justice, with the hope that Gov.
ernor Yates will arrest the band.
	Governor Kirkwood informs me of fugitives, but has not furnished
me with names. I send you a copy of the letter in reply to his.*
	Iii view of possible trouble in Northern Missouri, I have ordered the
organization of four regiments of picked men, Enrolled Missouri Militia.
1 send copy of order issued to one of the district generals.* Similar
order issued for Northwestern District.
	Ju respect to arms, I have directed Colonel Wood, one of my aides, to
l)roceed through Northern Missouri, and cause all public arms to be col-
lected and sent to depots to be established at posts where a strong force
is always kept. This direction was given in the latter end of last week.
The purpose has been to send home all the Enrolled Missouri Militia.
except the regiments selected and organized as provisional regiments.
There will be an earnest co-operation with troopa of the United States
in putting down any nprising.
	If you approve of the organization and calling out of these selected
regiments, you can help me very much by recommending to the Presi-
dent to furnish the required funds for their expenses.
H.	R. GAMBLE.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, April 4, 1863.
Respectfully returned, and attention invited to indorsements.
	By command of General Curtis:
H.	Z. CURTIS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.


SAINT LOUIS, March 2~, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM WEER,
Gomdg. First Division, Camp near Mou~th of Kings Fork:
	Your dispatch of yesterday is received. The troops at Forsyth are
temporarily attached to your division, and you will assume command
over them accordingly. You will so dispose your troops as to hold For-
syth securely against any probable attack. If it be necessary, on ac-
count of forage, cross a part of your division over the river and occupy

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a position toward Carroilton or YellviLle, where forage can be had, but
no more distant from Forsyth than necessary. The advanced force
must guard against attack by a superior force, and, if threatened by
such a force, fall back and hold the crossing at Forsyth. The object is
to protect the ferry-boat and prevent the rebels from crossing north of
White River.
	J. N. SCHOFIELD,
	Major- General.

GENERAL ORDERS, ~ EIDQR s. DEPARTMENT OF TUE MISSOURI,
	No. 22.	f	Saint Louis, Mo., March 25, 1863.
	Pursnant to Paragraph II, General Orders, No. 48, War Department,
Col. B. L. E. Bonneville, U. S. Army, is, in addition to his other duties,
assigned to duty as commissary of musters for this department.
	District and army commanders will, as soon as practicable, indicate
the officers to be assigned to duty at their respective headquarters as
assistant commissaries of musters. Such as have no officer of the Regu-
lar Army (including additional aides-de-camp, appointed by the Presi-
dent, under the act approved August 5,1861) under their commands to
recommend for this duty, will report the fact, by telegraph or otherwise,
that proper officers may be assigned as soon as possible.
	By command of Major.General Curtis:
II.	Z. CURTIS,
Assistant AdjutantGeneral.


ll~Rs. DJSTS. WEST. ARK. AND IND. T., DEPT. OF THE Mo.,
	In the Field, Camp Pomeroy, Ark., March 27, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
SIR:	The tn-monthly return has been forwarded. The general health
in this immediate command is good, although we still have os~casional -
cases of small-pox. By to-morrow I think all of the Indian regiments
will be vaccinated. In all, there have been about forty cases, eight
fatal, since it broke out six weeks ago. Our sanitary regulations have
much improved the general health of the army.
	The enemy still hold Clarksville, although no point on this side of
the river above it. They hold Fort Smith, from which I could very
easily dispossess them, but have been embarrassed by the Arkansas
command at Fayetteville. I have ordered some small earthworks to
be thrown up by the soldiers there, so that one or two companies could
hold it against guerrilla bands that might be massed in force enough to
take a small command. Guerrillas have been pretty well driven out of
this section.
	The Indian soldiers are exceedingly anxious to move forward on the
Arkansas River and into the Nation, and continually press it, as the
cropping season is wearing on and the refugees expected down.
	I have sent scouts to Clarksville, and, if the enemy attempts to
remain there, I will try and take in Cabell, and then move up the river
on Fort Smith, the design being to frustrate any attempt of the enemy
to reorganize or mass his forces.
	I have four companies at ilildebrands Mill, Cherokee Nation, where
the upper portion of .the Nation is protected. I run the mill, hauling
grain from this section of Arkansas. I have the quarantine hospital
there. Many citizens of the Nation are in great sulh3ning for bread

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182	MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. XV. [CHAP. XXXIV.

	The weather has been fine, and the roads are getting good. Stock
reduced; indeed, at the post of Fayetteville, very much reduced.
	The report of the Arkansas command, Colonel Harrison, shows sev-
eral things I have been trying to correct. I believe Colonel Harrison
does the best he can with it, and I hope that a more rigid discipline
may be gradually introduced.
	I am 11 miles from Prairie Grove. I have a command now at Dutch
Mills, and an outpost at Dripping Springs, and one 15 miles from Clarks.
ville. These are mere reconnaissances.
Very respectfully,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Gommanding.


IIDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Berryville, Ark., March 29, 1863.
Maj. Gen. JOHN N. SCHOFIELD,
Commanding Army of the Frontier
Saint Louis, Mo., or at his headquarters:
	Your dispatch of the 25th instant received, but behind time. After
much difficulty, I have succeeded in crossing White River, it being
swollen by rains. I had completely exhausted forage on north side.
My advance at Carrollton has captured some rebels, and from them and
others learn that 300 or 400 are concentrating at Crooked Creek, be.
tween Carrollton and Veliville. They are committing all sorts of atroci.
ties on Union people.
	To-morrow early I will march to Carrollton, and next day attack
them with a part of the force. The remainder I will keel) at Carroliton,
foraging. My only fear is Marmaduke getting from Batesville in my
rear6 You, however, will see to that. I have found more forage here
than I expected, and think I can live in the country a few days. We
have already captured several leading guerrillas.
WM. WEEk
Colonel, Commanding Division.


IIDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp at Berryville, Ark., March 29, 1863.
Lieutenant-Colonel KENT,
Commanding Troops at Forsyth:
	I am in receipt of a telegraphic communication from Major-General
Schofield, which attaches the troops nuder your command to my divis-
ion temporarily. I send you the usual order in such cases. I propose
to leave you at full liberty to discharge, as in your opinion best, the
duties of your command, as I presume the attaching was made in con-
sequence of the fact that I am ordered south of White River. You will,
therefore, simply at present carry out such instructions as you have
received heretoibre.
	I have had great difficulty in crossing White River, it being swollen,
and only reached here to.day. I, however, have a party at Carrollton,
vho report to me (Sunday) captured rebels, and from them and others
have gathered the information that a rebel force of some 300 to 400 are
concentrating at Crooked Creek, between Carrollton and YellviIle. They
are committing all sorts of atrocities on Union people

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CHAP. XXXIV.3	CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION.	183


	To-morrow early I will march to Carroliton, and next day attack them
with a part of the fbrce. The remainder I xviii keep at Carroilton, for-
aging. My only fear is Marmaduke getting from Batesville in my rear.
You, however, will see to that. I have found more forage here than I
expected, and think I can live in the country a few days. We have
already captured several leading guerrillas. WM. WEER,

Colonel, Commanding Division.



HEADQUARTERS CENTRAL DISTRICT OF MIsSouRI,
Jeffer8on City, March 29, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL It. CURTIS,
Commanding, & c., Saint Louis, JIb.:
GENERAL:	The following telegram has just been received:
INDEPENDENCE, March 28, 1863.

Gaty * robbed to-day by guerrillas. Meyers and Henry, of Company E, killed; others
escaped. Twenty negroes killed.
W.	U. PENICK.

	Of which I have forwarded you a copy by tel~graph.
	I write this now to say that there can no longer be any question but
that the contest for the supremacy in this State must be made a war of
extermination; that is, one party, either the loyal or the disloyal, must
be permitted to hold exclusive possession of the country. It is utterly
impossible for both parties longer to dwell together. The guerrillas
and the rebel sympathizers are waging a relentless, cruel, and bloody
war upon our unarmed and defenseless citizens, and are determined to
continue it until the last loyal citizen is murdered or is driven from his
home to escape being murdered. The loyal citizens look to us for pro-
tection. They have a right to expect it, and. it is the imperative duty
of the Government which we serve to give them protection, and, on its
part, it is the most heartless cruelty when, in its zeal to conciliate rebels
and traitors, it allows the loyal citizens to be deliberately murdered by
the allies of the rebels, the guerrillas.
	The means that I have heretofore taken to furnish protection to our
friends in this district (and which would have succeeded with the loss
of much less blood of outlaws than has been by the acts of these out-
laws shed by honest men whom the outlaws have murdered) have been
so emphatically condemned at Washington that I feel some hesitancy
in resorting to any stringent policy without first having your sanction.
If ordered to compel peace in my ~ in forty days an honest man
can ride from one end of it to the other without question or being harmed;
or, if you will be kind enough to indicate what steps in the premises
would be judicious, and will fix the limits in which I may act, I will feel
much obliged.
	It may be proper to add that the guerrillas are becoming quite active
in every part of the district, and from the north side of the river I hear
frequent complaints of them. They are much more active and numerous
than they were this time last year.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
BEN. LOAN,
Brigadier- General, Missouri State Militia.
* Steamer Sam. Gaty

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184 MO., ARK., KANS., IND. ni., AND DEPT. N. W. LCnAP. XXXIV.

[Indorsement. I

SAINT Louis. March 31, 1863.
	Respectfully referred to headquarters, Washington, for information.
I have directed the general to visit the perpetrators with death and
destruction if he can catch them. They deserve summary punishment,
and I hope they will have it meted out to them.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major-General.

SAINT Louis, Mo., March 30, 1863.
President LINCOLN:
	General Schofield is here. Please order him to Washington immedi.
ately.
H.	R. GAMBLE,
Governor.

[DEPARTM]~NT OF THE MISSOURI,]
]Jlarch 30, 1863.
General BARTHOLOW, Glasgow:
	All right. I am misinformed as to the locality of Sibleys Landing.
I had telegraphed Loan, who has, no doubt, telegraphed commanders
everywhere. iDeath to bushwhackers is the order. Have a commission
always ready to try, determine, and execute immediately, if they are
unfortunately taken alive.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major. General.

HEADQUARTRRS,
Greenfield, Mo., March 30, 1863,
Col. WILLIAM P. CLOUD,
commanding Southwestern District of Missouri:
	COLONEL: I have the honor to present to your consideration the con-
dition of affairs hereabouts and the operations of my command.
	It is manifest that there has been, in the last week, quite an influx of
guerrillas in this vicinity, particularly to the west of Greenfield. Sev-
eral new bands, but under old leaders, have appeared within the last
few days, and they exhibit unusual activity and much familiarity with
the country and their sympathizers. The Horse Creek region is 12 or
15 miles west of this. It is there they most frequently appear. The
country is open, and a spy is easily stationed on amit eminence command-
ing the country for miles in every direction. This prevents us from
getting on to them suddenly.
	On Saturday last, I chased a band of about 10 or 12 from this creek
to Bear Creek, in Cedar County. There the pursuit became so hot they
were forced to stand, rather than scatter. We charged them immedi-
ately, but, owing to the dense brush and jaded condition of our horses,
we were unable to fall on them precipitately. The result was, they
scattered in great confusion, and every devil of them struck for his
destiny. We ran one down and killed him outright, capturing his horse
and arms; others seemed wounded, but the thick brush prevented pur-
suit, and it already being dark, they made good their escape. We
bivouacked on the ground, and scoured the country thoroughly, but
made no discovery. Our casualties were 1 horse killed and 1 saber lost,
and about 6 horses run down in the chase

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CHAP. XXXIV.)	CORkESPONI)ENCE, ETC UNION.	185

	Yesterday (Sunday) I chased West and his gang until 12 oclock at
night. It seems impossible to catch him. My men have been on the
move incessantly through the past week, until their horses are com-
pletely jaded. I have at least 25 men dismounted, and it is almost
impossible to get horses here.
	I wish very much, colonel, if you can possibly do it, that you would
send the Second Battalion, at Linden, out here, to be divided between
Colonel Crittenden and myself. We need them, and can use them to
good advantage to the country and your district. The rebels are pass-
ing almost daily to the north, and trouble may be anticipated west and
northwest. We have to send out heavy escorts with trains after forage,
after flour, after rations, and for everything; besides, our patrol guards
are heavy. This soon consumes a battalion that is small.
	I have frequent reports from Colonel Crittenden. He is having a
lively time with bushwhackers; says they are numerous. He caught
Walton, of Newton County, a few days since. I have him here in irons;
will send him up to Springfield in a few days. The scoundrels, Dan.
Creach and William Homes, whom I sent to Springfield last week in
irons, got out of prison next night, after your provost-marshal received
them. Your l)rovost needs stirring up. Creach and Homes, I under-
stand, state that they bribed the sentinel. They were 12 or 14 miles
north of this last Saturday,jayhawking, devastating, & c. I have caught
them twice, and the third time ought to suffice.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
	JNO. F. PHILIPS,
Colonel Seventh Missouri State Militia Cavalry.

GENERAL ORDERS, flDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
	No. 24.	Saint Louis, Mo., March 30, 1863.
	I.	The District of Kansas, Major-General Blunt commanding, is
hereby modified as follows: To extend south to the Arkansas River;
the eastern boundary line south of the Missouri River to the east line
of the western tier of counties in Missouri, and such line prolonged to
the southern boundary. Other districts are modified, and commanders
will report accordingly.
	II.	Maj. Gen. F. J. Herron will assume command of the Army of the
Frontier.
	III.	The District of Southwestern Missouri is extended southward to
the Arkansas River, and Brig. Gen. J. M.. Schofield is assigned to the
command.
	IV.	The District of Rolla, Brigadier-General Davies commanding,
never having been designated in orders, is described as follows: Com-
mencing at the intersection of the fifth principal meridian and the north-
ern line of Washington County, Missouri; thence west to the Gasconade
River- thence up that stream to the western line of Pulaski County;
thence south to the State boundary line between Arkansas and Mis
- souri; thence east to the fifth principal meridian, and thence north to
the place of beginning. Other districts concerned are modified accord-
ingly.
	V.	Maj. W. M. Dunn, judge-advocate, having reported for orders, is
assigned to duty at these headquarters, on the staff of the major gen-
eral commanding.
	By command of Major-General Curtis:
H.	Z. CURTIS,
Assistant Adjutant- General

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186	MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAr. XXXIV.

HEADQUARTERs DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST,
Milwaukee, March 30, 1863.
Col. J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant-General:
	COLONEL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of
the letter of the Secretary of War, of March 24, to the Secretary of the
Interior, in relation to troops for the Upper Missouri.
	I am assembling at Sioux City and Fort Randall 2,000 cavalry and
eight companies of infantry, with a battery of mountain howitzers.
This force includes the regiment of Nebraska cavalry, which, as I am
informed by telegram from the General-in-Chief, has been ordered to
report to me at Sioux City, direct from the headquarters of the army.
These forces will have assembled by April 15, and by May 10, the
earliest moment at which the grass on the plains will subsist the ani-
mals, they will move up the Missouri against the hostile Indians. This
expedition is designed to be simultaneous and to act in co-operation
with a similar expedition, somewhat larger, which will move from the
Upper Minnesota in the direction of Devils Lake. I had intended to
send a third expedition up the Big Sioux to unite with the Minnesota
expedition near Devils Lake; but the refusal of the Indian Depart-
ment to take charge of the Indian prisoners captured last September
deprives me of the use of so large a force to protect them against the
whites in Minnesota, that I am not able to command a sufficient force.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JNO. POPE,
Major-General, Commanding.


IIDQ~IS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Gamp at Carrollton, Ark., March 31, 1863.
Maj. Gen. JOHN M. SCHOFIELD,
Commanding Army of the Frontier,
& tint Louis, Mo., or where his headquarters may be:
	I reached here yesterday, and found the rebel force farther from here
than I expected, say some 30 miles toward Yellville. I have sent an ex-
pedition after them, who will make a night march, and come upon them
from the south to-morrow at daybreak. The Union people here are in
a deplorable condition, robbed of everything, and the men secreted in
the thickets to save their lives. The guerrillas who traverse the coun-
try shoot every Union man they see mercilessly. A proposition is made
to me to countenance the raising an independent organization of citi-
zens (Union men). They feel confident that if I will sustain them a few
days, until they are collected, they can hold the country; otherwise
they must all abandon it. They cannot bear the idea of entering the
service generally, and thus, perhaps, be carried from their homes, leav-
ing their families at the mercy of these murderous bushwhackers.
The operations of the enemys guerrillas in Arkansas are far more vin-
dictive and remorseless than anywhere else under my observation.
These independent organizations could ask no further aid from you than
ammunition and, perhaps, guns, if possible; everything else they will
provide themselves, and ask no pay. If-the department would authorize
them, and afford the slight aid I mention, I believe they would effect-
nally hold Missouri and Arkansas, as they would rise up in every
county. I have thought the matter of sufficient importance to telegraph
to you, as I cannot remain here very long, and if the above suggestion
is not adopted, I will be compelled to take with me every Union family

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CHAP. XXXIV.]
CORRESPONDENCE, EiT~UNION.
187
	My trains are procuring forage in abundance at present. To-morrow
I will try the country thoroughly, by sending out every wagon that can
be spared. I believe I could remain here several days. Do you think
my locality a proper one to accomplish your purposes? No word from
you since your dispatch of the 25th.
Your obedient servant,	WM. WEER,

Colonel, Commanding Division.


IIDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp at Carroilton, Ark., March 31, 1863.
Lieutenant-Colonel KE1iT,
Commanding Troops at Forsyth:
	I reached here on last evening, and to-day have sent an expedition
against the rebel forces at Crooked Creek, who are distant some 30
miles. I have thus far found forage in abundance. How long it will last
I do not knoxv. The effect of my expeditioll will at least have the efii~ct
to clean Crooked Creek. In the mean time I would recommend that you
send your forage train to Berryville vicinity. There is a large amount
of forage on the Osage and Kings Rivers, in that neighborhood. They
should go prepared to make at least a two days trip of it. A direct road
leads from Forsyth. If I can accumulate any forage here, so as to sup-
ply you, will let you know. I have had no response to my letter sent
yesterday, thongh three of my men came down to-day. I trust it has
reached you. Please attend to the suggestions therein made, particu-
larly in regard to my ambulance and train. We are here on half rations
of some articles. Can White River be forded at Forsyth with loaded
wagons? What is the depth of water at present, and is it rising or
falling? Please communicate any news in regard to Marmaduke, and
also inform me, if possible, the locality of the other two divisions.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,	WM. WEER,

Colonel, Commanding Division.


Abstract from return of the Department of the Mi8souri, Maj. Gen. SamueZ 1?. Curti8 com-
manding, for March 31, 1863; headquarter8 Saint Louis, Mo.

	Present for	~	~	Pieces of
	duty.	n	~	artillery.
			-p
			U
			H
		~
	~,	U
		0
	Command.	..~
	a	bOO
	p.~	~	Q
	o	-	~	~H	~
		b~	H
	bD	UJ	o
	o	~	~1
Department staff (Saint Louis, Mo.)	- 17 17 17 17     
District of Saint Louis, Brig. Gen. J. W. Davidson:
Staff (Saint Louis, Mo.)	
Benton Barracks, CoL B. L. B. Bonneville
(Saint Louis, Mo.)
Post of Saint Louis, CoL Henry Almstcdt
(Saint Louis, Mo.)
Bloomfield, Mo., Col. John McKeil	
Cape Girardeau, CoL Robert ZR. Livingston.
Pilot Knob, Mo., Col. John F. Tyler.	
Other troops in district                

Total District of Saint Louis	
	6            6 6 6          
	183	3, 537	5, 014	6, 756	6, 028	12
	48 756 1,419 1,664 1,664          
	68	1561	1,846	2,522	2,402	6	2
	38 807 1,260 1,764 1,778          
	86 1,478 2,097 2,416                 
	09 1, 923 2, 192 2, 895 1, 854        
	528	10,062	14,054__18,023~ 13,732	6~	1

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MO., ARk., RAN~., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [ChAP. XXXIV.

Ab8tract from return of the Department of the Missouri, c5~c.Continued.

	Present for
	a	~	Pieces of
	duty.	a	~	artillery.
		a
	,n	u4.~	+~
	0	~a	 ~
	,~	a
	.
	Command.	-4	.4~5
		~jfu
	a	a~	~	fr~
	a	~e	~e~
	a	re
C
District of Rolia, Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Davies:
Staff (Rolla. Mo.)	
Troops in district                     

Total District of Rolla                

District of Southwestern Missouri, Col. William
F.	Cloud:
Staff (Springfield, Mo.)....	
Volunteer force                       
Total force Missouri State Militia         

Total District of Southwestern Missouri...

	Army of the Frontier, Maj. Gen. 1. M. Schofield:
Staff (Rolla, Mo.)	
First Division, CoL William Weer (Carroll.
ton, Ark., & c.)
Second Division, CoL Dudley Wickersham
(Elk Creek, Mo.)
	Thfrd Division, Col. Washington F. Geiger
(near Rolla, Mo.)
Cavalry detachment (IRolin, Mo.).	

	Total Army of the Frontier            
Central District of Missouri, Brig. Gen. Eghert B.
Brown:
Staff (Jefferson City, Mo.)	
Troops in district.                    

Total Central District of Missouri       


Northwestern District of Missouri, Col. Chester
Harding, jr. (Saint Joseph, Mo.)

District of Northeastern Missouri, Brig. Gen.
Thomas J. McKean:
Staff (Palmyra, Mo.)	
Troops in district                     

Total District of Northeastern Missouri...


Alton, Ill., Col. Jesse Hildehrand	

District of Kansas, Brig. Gen. James G. Blunt:
Staff (Fort Leavenworth, Kans.)	
Fort Leavenworth, Lieut. CoL John T. Burns.
Fort Scott, Maj. Benjamin S. Henning.	
Fort Lard, Lieut. William West        
Fort Riley, Capt. John E. Stewart	
Paola, Kans., Col. Charles W. Adams.	
Near Fort Ream , Lient. CoL George Baldey.
NearFortScott, IYieut.Col. James M.Williams

Total District of Kansas              


District of Colorado, Col. John M. Chivington...

Districtof Nehraska Territory, Brig. Gen. James
Craig:
Staff (Omaha City, Nehr.)	
Troops in Territory                   

Total District of Nehraskn            

District of Western Arbansas and indian Tern.
tory, CoiW. A. Phillips (Porneroy, Ark.)
	9.          9 10 10          
	43	888 1,345	1,709	2,236	4
	52	888 1,354 1,719 2,246	4
	7            7 7                 
	04	1,218	1,889	2,510 		14
	66 1,160 1,624 1,914                
117 2,378 3,520 4,431	14
	9	9	9	.9.       
123 2, 284 3, 042 3, 866 3, 970	14
122 2,653 3,314 4,033 4,172	2	18
	6
108 2, 184 2, 987 4, 072 4, 166
	10 264 385 418 427          
	372	7,385	0,737	12,398	12,744	2	38
	5            5 6                
	70 1,374 1,732 2,153                

75 1,374 1,737 2,159                
	8 95 133 703 693          
	9 3 12 12 12          
	25	650	860	966	968	2
	34	653	872	978	980		2
	32 368 536 564 561          
24 .		24	24	24 .        
	16	291	425	607	627	7	6
	19 360 525 656 663          
	2	72	99	105	107 	2
	4 71 123 193 193          
	6 79 102 108 107 .        
	13 267 157 382 409          
	18 423 525 627                
	102	1,563	2,180	2,702	2,130	7	8
	53	1,061	1,537	1,778	1,778		10
	6  --. 6 7 7          
	45	1, 244	1, 555	1, 786	1, 608          
	51	1, 244	1, 561	1, 793	1, 615 ...... .  
	1.13	2, 034 3, 269 4, 973	6
is

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CHAP. XXXIV.]	CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION.	189

Abstract from return of the Departmcnt of the Missouri, 4~c.Continued.

RECAPITULATION.
	Present for	~	~$	Pieces of
	duty.	~	artillery.
	a
	02a	~
	Command.
	502
			02	02
	o	~	e~c
		02	5~
	o	~	-1	-4	,4
Department staff                            17           17 17 17          
District of Saint Louis	528	10, 062	14,054	18, 023	13, 732	6	14
District of Rolla	52	888	1, 354	1, 719	2, 246		4
District of Southwestern Missouri.	137	2, 378	3, 520	4, 431			14
Army of the Frontier	372	7, 385	9, 737	12, 398	12, 744	2	38
Central District of Missonri                   75 1, 374 1, 737 2, 159                 
District of Northeastern Missouri	34	653	872	978	980		2
District of Kansas	102	1, 563	2, 180	2, 702	2, 130	7	8
Northwestern District of Missouri               8 95 133 703 693          
Alton, flI                                  32 368 536 564 561          
District of Colorado	53	1, 061	1, 537	1, 778	1, 778		10
District of Nebraska                         51 1, 244 1, 561 1, 793 1, 615          
Western Arkansas and Indian Territory         113 2, 634 3, 269 4, 973 							6
	Grand total	1, 574 29, 705 40, 507 52, 238 36,496	15	96



GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. ARMY OF THE FRoNTIER,
	No. 1.	Rolla, Mo., April 1, 1863.
	In accordance with Paragraph II, General Orders, No. 24, Headquar-
ters Department of the Missouri, the under signed hereby assumes com-
mand of the Army of the Frontier.
F.	J. HERRON,
	Major- General.


GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DIST. OF EASTERN ARKANSAS,
	No. 22.	Helena, Ark., April 2, 1863.
	Maj. Gen. C. C. Washburn, U. S. Folunteers, having reported at these
headquarters, is hereby assigned to the command of the United States
forces in the vicinity of Helena.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	By order of Major-General Prentiss:
JAMES 0. PIERCE,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.


HDQRS. FIRST DIYISIoN, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Carroliton, April 2, 1863.
Maj. Gen. JOHN M. SCHOFIELD:
	I am enveloped in a cloud of guerrillas. They are firing into my for-
age trains. One of the drivers will, I presume, die of his wounds. A
small reconnoitering party I sent to Huntsville could not reach there;
was driven back. Marmaduke was at the rebel camp on Crooked Creek
a few days ago. I have a lot of prisoners; some just from the Arkansas
River. From them and from Colonel Kent, who has spies out, and from
the whole country, I believe that some movement on the part of the
rebels is imminent. Prico and Kirby smith are at Little Rock, makin

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190	MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.


every exertion to fill up their ranks. Price is writing everywhere that
he will move north as soon as grass grows. Marmaduke has sent a
party of some thousand men to Vera Cruz, Mo. The boldness with
which the guerrillas hang around my camp, coupled with information
received, and the behavior of the secession inhabitants, all convince me
that we had better prepare for another invasion. Of course, movements
of our armies elsewhere being unknown to me, may change this pro.
gramme. I find forage in-great abundance as yet, and can remain in this
country for some time. I want more cavalry just now. The Arkansas
troops would be invaluable if over here, so that I might throw them out
south. Prisoners state Marmadukes forces were to assemble at Yell-
ville on the 1st of April. I sent a party in that direction while we
were over attacking the rebel camp at Crooked Creek. They had two
reconnoitering parties examining my camp. Vegetation here is very
forward; animals can live now upon the grass. I am thrashing corn, so
as to deposit it at Forsyth. Let us make the fight that is approaching
in Arkansas. If we gain a victory, we have the State. Marmaduke
can now be bagged if some force is moved against his front. I take him
in the rear.
Yours, respectfully,
WM. WEER,
Colonel, Commanding.


IIDQRs. DIST. WEST. ARK. A~D liD. T., DEPT. OF THE Mo.,
In the Field, Camp Park Hill, April 2, 1863.
Major-General BLUNT, Fort Scott, Kans.:
	Sm:	The refugees arrived here two days ago. I appointed a commit-
tee to allot land districts, and they have gone to work. The Cherokees
are greatly rejoiced. A considerable portion of my command is at Fort
Gibson. The enemy are trying to concentrate on the other side. I wish
they would, as it would save us the trouble of hunting them up. They
seem determined to resist the crossing of the river. I moved into the
Nation toward Lees Creek, within 30 miles of Fort Smith, and would
have crossed there and driven them fron4 Fort Smith, but the river was
too deep to ford. No boats would come up, and I had to come up here
to organize matters. We drove a lot of stock from the Arkansas Val-
ley to keep the rebels from getting it. Had a fight at Webbers Falls,
killing 7of the enemy and driving the rest into the river; some wounded,
drowned, and taken. The enemy are coming up toward Gibson. A
force on the opposite bank; good thing if they will only stay. I go to
Gibson with the rest of my command. The Department of the Interior
notifies me, through its agents, they intend to subsist the refugees as
soon as they can get bread here. I have to turn over some flour now,
but will be relieved from the burden as soon as they get it down. I
had to furnish them an escort to go up with the train. I have Captain
Spring Frogs company making salt at Albertys Lick. Everything is
in excellent shape. As soon as I get a crack at the rebels on the south
bank I can recruit the two regiments. Some of the officers are here.
Pomeroy is sick at Fayettevilie. I will do the best I can for them, but
I wish they could do more for themselves. Colonel Drew sent over terms
of peace, but he has only 40 men, and they will come any how. I have
issued orders for all irregularities to cease, and those who desire to be
loyal to move in. The enemy are afraid of the recruiting, which is the
reason they are so nervous about my getting over the river. They pai

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off all the rebel Indians lately, deserters and all. They die hard, but
I think they will only fall into my hands by venturing to remain. I am
most anxious to hear from you. I telegraphed you from Fayetteville.
Very respectfully,
		WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.

HDQRS. DISTS. WEST. ARK. AND INn. T., DEPT. OF THE Mo.,
In the Field, Camp Porn eroy, April 2, 186& 
Colonel HARRISON,
Commanding Post, Payetteville, Ark.:
	Siu:	Your dispatch of the 31st received, and contents noted with
regret. You will see that your command is called in and kept at the
post. You will throw up such earthworks as you can speedily con-
struct, without delay, nsh~g the soldiers, and keeping several hundred
men constantly at work. I shall leave the plan of defenses with you,
but as we shall be farther apart immediately, you will lose no time in
putting these defenses. into shape. During one week Fort Blunt has
been rendered so strong that a small force can hold it against three
times their numbers.
	I sent telegrams to General Curtis abont your outfit. I desire you to
see that your men are put in effective shape as soon as possible. In
the mean time make their present position strong. I regret that you
are unable to aid me; and urge that the most active exertions on the
part of your whole command be made, so that you do not embarrass me.
The honor and best interests of the Government imperatively require
action on my part, and I shall act as rapidly as possible. I move to
Cincinnati to-morrow, where I may camp for some time. I desire that
daily communication be kept open between us. When the train goes
up to Cassville and Springfield, the escort ought to be of footmen chiefly.
Send up your battery and one infantry company to be outfitted, and
arm them temporarily. Send a few mounted men. It will be out of the
question for my corhmaiid to guard your trains longer. In fine, colonel,
the time for active service has fully arrived. I regret that it should
have found yo~ur command in such condition. My own is far from
being as well equipped as it should be, but time is up, and I am going to
use it. I may be compelled to delay a little, but shall delay as little as
possible. I hope you may get your outfit, so that you can garrison Fort
Smith soon. I should say, leave for Springfield in person; but I am
going farther away from you, colonel, and I have confidence in your
judgment with your peculiar command, and if you can get your outat,
I should rather have you stay at present. Telegraph and importune!
I will. It is already the 2d of April.
	Very respectfully,	\YM. A. PHILLIPS,
	Colonel, Commanding.
	P.	5.Inform mc immediately the moment the wires commence
working.

HEADQUARTERS POST,
Fayettevilie, Ark., April 2, [1863.]
Maj. Gen. SAI~IUEL II. CURTIS:
	GENERAL:	Since writing the inclosed letter to you, I have received
one (a copy of which is op this sheet) from Colonel Phillips. I sincerel

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hope that something can be (lone to equip my forces, so that we can par-
ticipate in this movement. I shall fortify here immediately, and put this
post in condition to be held by a few men as a point on our line of com-
munication with Saint Louis. 1 hope the field pieces will be forthcoming.
Many men in the battery have served in that arm before, and nearly all
are picked men, and will do honor to themselves and the service.
I am, general, your most obedient servant,
M.	LA RUE HARRISON,
Colonel First Arkansas Cavalry, Commanding Post.

[Inolosures.]


HEADQUARTERS POST,
Fayettevilie, Ark., April 1, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R - CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	GENERAL: Being ordered by Col. W. A. Phillips, commanding this
district, to hold myself in readiness to move on Van Buren with my
command within the next five days, and having stated fully to him the
present ineffective state of the command, and some reasons why I con-
sider such a movement premature, I have thought it not improper to
state the same facts to yourself directly, inasmuch as I have been or-
dered to report to you as well as to the commander of this district.
	1st. The state of my command. The First Arkansas Cavalry num-
bers an aggregate of 1,032 men; probably when all are at the post they
may number 850 effective men. They have 154 serviceable horses and 65
unserviceable, all told. The regiment has not received any clothing for
three months, and only a very small supply since November, so that a
large part of the men are in a destitute condition.
	The First Arkansas Infantry will number in a few days an aggregate
of 830 men; probably 700 of them effective. They are totally without
transportation, clothing or tents, or equipments of any kind, except the
arms picked up on the Prairie Grove battle-ground, which are of all
patterns and calibers. The destitution of. clothing is very great, and
much suffering and sickness prevails on account of it; besides, it would
be a ruinous policy to place this undrilled, barefooted, butternut regi-
ment in the field to be mixed up with and cut in pieces by rebels in the
same dress.
	The First Arkansas Light Artillery numbers 110 men, who are desti-
tute of clothing, and have never received their guns. Of course, nothing
can be expected of them; ammunition is scarce; we have only caliber
.58 and .69 enough to give an average of 40 ,rounds to each man; but
we have a large number of .54 guns and no ammunition for them, while
we could only furnish from 15 to 20 rounds for the .58 guns. The post
train is reduced for want of mules from 14 to 4 wagons. Forage must
be hauled from Kings River, 45 miles, and trains must be escorted by at
least 100 men, and even then the danger of their capture cannot be dis-
guised. A trip seldom is made without a skirmish with guerrillas.
There being no brigade train, and no transportation for either infantry
or battery, we are obliged to depend entirely for our trains furnished at
Springfield, Mo., which thus far we have failed entirely to receive, ex-
cept a partial supply of subsistence stores, having been at two different
times reduced to extremity on account of the delay in furnishing trains.
No quartermaster stores have been sent (except a few brought by the
First Ark~ns~s Cavalry train) since I have been at tiPs posb and tI

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reply to all my entreaties is that stores are to be had, but transporta-
tion is so scarce that they cannot be forwarded.
	The state of the country i~ this: Livingston, with 800 guerrillas, is
in Southwestern Missouri, watching for an opportunity to pick up for-
age and subsistence trains. One or two bands are in Benton C~rnty,
Arkansas, and on White River, War Eagle, and Kings are several more.
A large band frequents Sugar Creek Bottom, north of Elkhorn, and an-
other Cross Hollows; they fire upon our mail riders and telegraph re-
pairers, and destroy the wire daily; they attack all stragglers from
train escorts, and many have been taken to the brush, robbed, and
turned loose, while others have been killed. The want of horses has
complicated this evil, for I have been obliged to send dismounted es-
corts or depend on the Indian Brigade. South of this the rebel bands
are scouting the Boston Mountains constaiitly. Cabell, now in com-
mand, has about 1,500 men between Clarksville and Fort Smith, which
can be concentrated in a few hours, and they are all mounted on the best
of horses-
	I am obliged to depend mainly on spies for information, though I
koep constantly one dismounted scout in the neighborhood of Frog
Bayou, Mulberry, or head of White River. Not less than 800 men can
safely be left at this post, and none of them can be mounted, for, in
case of a movement, I must take every mounted man with me, and then
not have enough to do half the duty that will be required of them. Our
line of transportation will be increased, so as to require about eight
additional days to each trip. To make a successful movement on Van
Buren or Fort Smith, we need no new troops, but supplies of all kinds
should be furnished to those already here, and especially should horses
enough be had, so that we can furnish quick and effective escorts to
our supply trains. I have 800 revolvers in Springfield, which cannot be
forwarded for want of transportation, and the repeated requisitions for
ammunition have been ignored for the same cause. Could I be allowed
to go to Springfield for a few days, I think I might at least manage to
get our supplies as far as Cassville, where in a short time we might get
most of them. It is absolutely necessary that some one should see to
this matter in person. Will you try and help us ~l
I remain, general, your most obedient servant,
M.	LA RUE HARRISON,
Colonel First Arkansas Volunteer Cavalry, Commanding Post.

IIDQRS. P1ST. WEST. ARKANSAS AND INDIAN TERRITORY,
Camp Pomeroy, Aprit 2, 1863.
Colonel HARRISON,
Commanding, Fayetteville, Ark.:
	Dispatch of 31st received and regretted. Call in the command, and
keep it at the post. Throw up earthworks as speedily as possible. De-
fend yourselves as you see fit, but lose no time. Sent telegram to Gen-
eral Curtis about the outfit. Put your men in effective shape. Make
their position strong. Exert yourself so as not to embarrass me. Action
must be had as rapidly as possible. Shall move to Cincinnati to-morrow
and camp there for some time. Daily communication should be kept
up between us. Trains up to Cassville and Springfield should be es-
corted by footmen. Send up one battery and one company of infantry
to be outfitted. Arm them temporarily. I cannot guard your trains
longer. Shall delay as little as possible. I should say to you, leave
for Springfield in person, but, as I am going away still farther, and have
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confidence in your judgment with your peculiar command, I would rather
liave you stay at present.
	Telegraph and importune! I will. It is already 2d of April. Inform
me as soon as the wires are working.
		WM. A. PHILLIPS,
	Colonel, Commanding.

GENERAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST,
	 No. 12.	Milwaukee, Wis., April 2, 1863.
	I. Lieut. Col. Frederick Myers, U. S. Army, having reported at these
headquarters, in accordance with orders from the War Department, is
assigned to duty as chief quartermaster, and will be obeyed and re-
spected accordingly.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	By command of Major-General Pope:
R.	0. SELFRIDGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.


[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]

April 3, 1863.
General BLUNT, Leavenworth:
	Put only very reliable troops on border counties. Missourians fear
the Red Legs~~ will have too much license under your command.
That band of rascals must be checked. Better, as far as possible, have
Missouri troops in Missouri, so far as Jackson and Cass Counties are
concerned. Encourage Enrolled Militia, and treat them kindly~
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,

Saint Louis, April 3, 1863.
Brig. Gen. BEN. LOAN, Jefferson City:
	GENERAL: I have just finished your report onWinsors papers, which
is rich and racy. II have allowed him to go scot-free to Jefferson, but I
agree with you that the Government can find plenty of more reliable
agents. I do not know that I acted wisely in turning over the west
tier of counties to Blunts command. I supposed Jackson County was
so near Leavenworth he could take better care of it. I would like to
have your views. Blunt avows his determination to put down the Red
Legs, and it seems to me necessary that each of the adjacent command-
ers should have a cordial understanding and cross lines whenever a real
necessity exists. Of course, I want no such marches for the purpose of
plunder, and hope that none but good, orderly troops will operate in
that vicinity. The order does not interfere with the free action of the
State troops, as General Vaughan still commands the Enrolled Militia
as before.
	You sent an order of General Vaughan, and subsequently a letter
of instructions from Governor Gamble, taking the ground that the
Enrolled Missouri Militia should obey no laws but those of the State.
I referred the Governors letter to him for correction, and he properly
did so in relation to ignoring all other laws

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	The other clause in his instruction, affirming that the ordinance re-
quiring the Enrolled Missouri Militia to be governed by the Army Reg-
ulations does not include the new article, because it has been subse-
quently enacted, is not so clearly erroneous. It is entirely a State
question, as the Enrolled Missouri Militia are State troops. As a lawyer,
however, I differ with the Governor. When a soldier enters the serv-
ice, he swears he will obey the rules and articles of war, and he is not
to be sworn for every change or addition subsequently made by Con-
gress. Yet it is clear the convention would have hesitated if the new
article had been one of the rules, as they would not like to bind the
Enrolled Missouri Militia not to return fugitive slaves.
	I hope your troops have avenged that infernal slaughter on the Sam.
Gaty. I suppose the people of Sibley and the officers of the boat may
not be culpable. Still, the people of Lexingtonsome of themmust
have known the matter was going on. General Vaughan said to me he
heard such talk, but did not heed it. ,It would be well now to find out
who in Lexington engaged in such talk and the nature of the talk, for
it seems to be admitted the gilerrillas followed the boat a long distance,
and some of them may have gone from Lexington. That place is far
from being void of secession. I get no letters as to any determination
of this command. The President assures my friends he has no fault to
find with me. Lane says it was necessaiy to remove me, because I didnot
perceive that the Government should extend the Southwestern Branch
of the Pacific Railroad, while Henderson told Blow he demanded my
removal because I differed with Governor Gamble.
	Mr. Bates is convinced that no Federal troops are needed in this State,
and I have written the President that if he entertained these views I
think he ought to change the commander.
	I have written enough for one time, and remain, yours, very truly,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major. General.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Rolla, Mo., April 3, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	GENERAL: I arrived on Tuesday and assumed command Wednesday
morning. The Third Division Ii found camped 13 miles from this place,
on the Elk Creek road; the Second Division on Spring Creek, but under
orders to move in this direction. The latter camped last evening about
20 miles from Rolla. There is no forage in the country east of the Tele-
graph road and south from here to the State line. Under the circum-
stances, therefore, nothing can be done but to supply them from this
post, for a southward movement cannot be made until the grass is up.
	I think it is unfortunate that the divisions are so far away from
Springfield, or rather from that section of the State. Between Carroll-
ton and Yellville, along the Crooked Creek Valley, forage can be had in
abundance, while the task of watching Marmaduke would be much
easier, and our line better protected. At this distance it is almost im~
	possible to get correct information about the movements of the enemy,
or to keep posted as fully as we should. While I believe, therefore,
that your ideas and intentions could be best carried out by having the
whole force south of Springfield, I see no way of moving it from here
until spring is further advanced. From Yellville we could watch the
roads to botheast and west, and prevent any movement of rebel troop

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north. With Phillips on the line of the Nation, and the First Arkansas
Infantry and First Arkansas Cavalry at Fayetteville, I believe that
section of country to be perfectly secure. From that point they can
control the roads east to Huntsville. They will never, in my opinion,
attempt to move north again, as far west as Fayetteville, and we may
only look for movements along the White River.
	On March 25, General Schofield telegraphed Colonel Weer, command-
ing the First Division, to move in th~ direction of Forsyth, and, if nec-
essary to procure forage, to cross White River. By a telegram received
yesterday, it seems he has crossed, and is now at Carrollton. He was
to leave his main force there, and, with cavalry, advance and attack a
band of guerrillas on Crooked Creek. That county is inhabited by the
most desperate villains on the face of the earth, and Weer can do good
service by making their number less.
	Should Marmaduke make a movement from Batesyille to get in the
rear of Weer, I can only relieve him by the troops at Springfield under
Cloud, and for that it would reqnire your order. It would be an utter
impossibility to move the troops from here at the present time, over the
desolate country intervening.
	I am getting the Second and Third Divisions in condition for a new
campaign by trimming everything down to the lowest extent. Ten
wagons to the regiment is my order. General Yandever has been as-
signed to the Second Division, and, if Orme comes np, as I hope he
will, I propose to give him the Third. There are, in the three divisions,
about 1O~OOO effective men.
	I should very much like to have your ideas about the new campaign
of this spring, and know whether the Army of the Frontier is to occu-
py the Arkansas River as a new base of operations. General Halleck,
Ii know, is somewhat opposed to it, but the movement can be made, and
it would have a good effect.
	Will you please write me in regard to matters?
	I am, very truly, yours, & c.,	     F. ~. JIERRON
		Major- General, Commanding.


[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]
	April 3, 1863.
Maj. Gen. F. J. HERRON, Commanding, Rolla:

	You must support his rear. There is danger of Marmaduke moving
up on the east side of White River. Forsyth and the ferry must be
carefully held while he is down there.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major. General.


ROLLA, Mo., April 3, 1803.
Col. WILLIAM WEER,
Commanding First Division, Carrollton, Ark.:
	Your telegram of March 31 received. Remain in the country and or-
ganize companies as you suggest, being careful, however, into whose
hands you l)ut arms. The place is a good one, and we can effectually
hold Northern Arkansas by it. You can strengthen yourself by these
organizations and hold that section for awhile. Send to Springfield for
arms and ammunition to distribute. I have issued an order for some t

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be turned over to you. Keep a strict watch on the movements of Mar-
maduke, and see that he does not get by you. He has abont 3,000 men
and six pieces of artillery, and is on the north side of White River, at
Batesville. What force have yon left at Forsyth ~
F.	J. HERROX,
Major-General, Commanding.


FAYETTEVILLE, April 3,1863.
Major-General IIERRoN, Rolla:
	My command consists of First Arkansas Cavalry, 1,020; First Ar-
kansas Infantry, 830; First Arkansas Light Artillery, 110; total ag-
gregate, 1,960 men. At present about 1,500 are effective, were they
supplied. The cavalry have only 154 serviceable and 65 unserviceable
horses, and are destitute of clothing and ammunition; only a partial
supply. The infantry have the picked-up guns from Prairie Grove, but
neither tents, clothing, nor transportation. I have long begged for sup-
plies. I nuderstand General Schofield commands our district, and have
telegraphed these facts to him. Colonel Phillips moved to Cincinnati,
25 miles west of this, and expects to move on Fort Smith in a few days.
I cannot assist, for want of supplies, and must fortify here. Cabell is
in command of the rebel forces of Southwestern Arkansas. The rebel
cavalry are under Brooks, and are scattered at Clarksville, Roseville,
Ozark, and Frog Bayou. Cabells and two other regiments are on this
side, at month of Frog; and Brooks, with the d6bris of five regiments,
is on the other side, in supporting distance. They have hauled most of
their corn on the south side, and have depots all the way to Red River,
whither they skedaddle if vigorously attacked.
M.	LA RUE HARRISON,
Colonel, Commanding Post.


FAYETTEVILLE, April 4, 1863.
Major-General HERRON, Rolla:
	I sent a man to Batesville two weeks ago; he has just returned; he
says Marmaduke crossed White River and moved northeast with 3,000
men on Sunday, March 29; expected to move up into Missouri near
Black River; he left two companies in Searcy County, which were
routed a few days ago by a part of Colonel Weers command, and they
have sent to Little Rock, to Greene, for re-enforcements. A lady has
just come in from Little Rock. Price arrived there on the 25th, with
his staff and a small escort, but brought no forces across the river. He
is reported to have 6,000 men about 2 miles below the Rock.
M.	LA RUE HARRISON,
Colonel, Commanding Post.


HDQES. FIRST DIvIsloN, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
6~arrollton, Ark., April 4, 1863.
Lient. It. CARPENTER,
Third Wisconsin C~avalry, Comdg. Expedition to Osage Fork:
	It having come to the knowledge of the colonel commanding that the
forage trains of this command are repeatedly fired into on Osage Fork
of Kings River by lawless men, who secrete themselves in the bushes

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and are encouraged and entertained by the inhabitants in that vicinity,
you are, therefore, instructed to proceed to said neighborhood with the
wagons placed in your charge, destroy every house and farm, & c., owned
by secessionists, together with their property that cannot be made avail-
able to the army; kill every bushwhacker you find; bring away the
women and children to this place, with provisions enough to support
them, and report to these headquarters upon your return.
WM. WEER,
Colonel, Commanding Dimswn.


HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA TERRITORY,
Omaha City, Nebr., April 4, 1863.
Maj. II. Z. CURTIS,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Dept. of the Missouri, Saint Louis, Julio.:

	SIR:	I have the honor to forward the following report of an affair
with the Indians on the Swectwater, just received by telegraph from
Lient. Col. William 0. Collins, Fort Laramie:

FORT LARAMIE, April 4, 1863.
Captain Exo, Assistant Adjutant-Gen~ral:
	Sweetwater Station attacked last night by about 20 Indians; driven off. One man
seriously wounded. No property destroyed except some wagon harness.
WM. 0. COLLINS,
Liet& tenant-Colonel Sixth Ohio Cavalry.

	The detachment at Sweetwater Bridge consists of 26 men, of Com-
pany L, Sixth Ohio Cavalry, and is stationed at that point for the pur-
pose of protecting the telegraph line.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
FRANK ENO,
Assistant Adjutant- General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST,
Milwaukee, Wis., April 4, 1863.
Col. J. C. KELTON,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., fldqrs. of the Army, Washington, D. C.:
	COLONEL:	I have the honor to report, for the information of the
General-in-Chief, that I have received letters from General Cook, in-
forming me that scouts and runners, whom he sent up the Missouri
some weeks since, have returned and report that the Indians having
been informed of the proposed movements against them from the Mis-
souri and Minnesota, have moved off toward Devils Lake, with the pur-
pose of taking refuge in the British possessions on the Lower lIed River.
From the account sent by General Cook, it seems that the fact of the
-	expedition moving against them as soon as the spring opens was com-
municated to the Indians by white traders from the Selkirk settlements,
who invited them, in view of their danger, to move into the British pos-
sessions, assuring them of protection and assistance in the way of arms
and ammunition. I do not doubt that much of this information is true.
and that the Indians, if they find themselves unable to resist, will re-
treat north beyond our frontier. How much assistance they will receive,
or how much encouragement will be given them at the British post and
agencies I do not know, but it seems now probable that the expedition

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will find none of these Indians within our own territory. I am going
up to Saint Paul in the course of a couple of weeks, and shall instruct
Generals Sibley and Cook to pursue these hostile Indians who have
committed depredations within our lines, or whose usual homes are iu
our country, wherever they may go, regardless of boundary lines. These
orders will be carried out unless I am otherwise instructed by the Gov-
ernment. Otherwise the result will be that the Indians, having a secure
place of refuge, will be at liberty to resume hostilities whenever a favor-
able occasion presents itself, and all expeditions against them must fail
of success. This result will involve the necessity of keeping the large
force in this department constantly on the frontier uiitil the Indians
choose to close their hostilities. Unless they are followed into the Sel-
kirk settlements, or anywhere else they may choose to go, the campaign
against them must of necessity be a failure, unless, indeed, they choose
to risk a battle. If they are not pursued, as soon as our forces are with-
drawn to Minnesota and Missouri, the Indians will follow them up and
renew their attacks upon defenseless settlements. Unless thoroughly
punished this summer, there will be constant difficulty with them, for
years to come. If the Government do not desire me to push into the
British possessions in pursuit of any hostile Indians, 1 respectfully
request to be informed of it as soon as possible.
I am, colonel, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JNO. POPE,
Major- General.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Rolla, April 5, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM WEER,
Commanding First Division, Carroliton, Aric., via Forsyth:
	I learn that Marmaduke is at Batesville with 3,000 cavalry and six
pieces of artillery, his advance (200 strong) being at Salem, Ark. It
may be the intention of Price to re-enforce him by small detachments,
and, when strong enough, to attack you. I want you to stay iu that
section as long as l)ossible, but not to let Marmaduke slip up on the
north side of the river. Keep a good lookout. Have you received my
telegrams of the 2d, 3d, and 4th instant ~
	F. J. HERBON,
		Major- General, Commanding.


GENERAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DIST. OF EASTERN ARKANSAS,
	No. 24.	Helena, Ark., April 6, 1863.
	I.	Maj. Gen. C. C. Washburn, having been assigned to duty in West
Tennessee, by orders from department headquarters, is relieved from
command of the forces at Helena.
	II.	Brig. Gen. A. P. Hovey, U. S. Volunteers, is assigned to the com-
mand of the United States forces at Helena, and will take charge of the
defenses of the place.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

By order of Major-General Prentiss:
	JAMES 0. PIERCE,
	Acting Assistant Adjntant-General

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[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]
April 6, 1863.
General BLUNT, Leavenworth:
	To prevent confusion, General Loan suggests that your troops coming
into Missouri should report to Colonel King, now scouring the country
iu La Fayette. I also enjoin on Kansas troops operating in Missouri
not to take contraband property from one State into the other. If
spoils of war be taken in Missouri, let them be retained with our troops
on this side. The people are glad to be nnder your command, but they
wish to avoid grounds of complaint.
SAML. B. CURTIS,
Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS,
Saint Louis, April 6, 18639.30 a. m.
General HERRON, Rolla:
	I feel much anxiety about Weers division. It is too far from sup-
port. You must remedy this as soon as possible. It seems to me he
should get on this side of White, in connection with Springfield. Give
your whole attention to the troops. I fear Marmaduke may get be-
tween Weer and Springfield with force enough to overpower Forsyth
and Weer.
SAML. B. CURTIS,
Major-General. ~

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF KANSAS,
Fort Leavenworth, April 6, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL B. CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	GENERAL: In reply to your telegram of the 3d instant, I have the
honor to say that the utmost prudence and cautiou will be exercised by
me in regard to the management of affairs in the border counties of
Missouri. Missouri troops will be used as far as available for that pur-
pose. If additional troops are needed, I shall send such as are reliable,
and the whole, so far as Jackson County, at least, is concerned, will be
under the immediate control of Colonel Penick, who I understand is an
efficient officer.
	Upon reaching here, on my return from Saint Louis, I learned that
the Eleventh and Tenth, a part of the Sixth Regiments, and the First
Kansas Battery had arrived near Fort Scott, and a part of the men had
been sent home for thirty days. This was done by Colonel Weer, and,
as I understand, with the approval of General Schofield. Colonel Weer
himself went with a part of the Wisconsin Third and the Wisconsin Ninth
in the direction of Forsyth. Before leaving the Kansas troops, Weer
made an inflammatory speech to them, in which he declared that he
(Weer) and General Schofield were their only friends, and that he would
take the responsibility of sending them home. He also denounced me to
the troops in the most disrespectful and violent terms. For this and for
many other acts of insubordination he should be dishonorably dismissed
from the service. I shall have the matter put in proper shape and for-
warded to you for your action. I shall get the troops together again as
soon as possible, at least by the time there is sufficient grass to make
any movement south, as there is no forage south and east of Fort Scott,
but there is plenty of corn in the immediate vicinity of that place

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Phillips has sufficient force below to hold all the country we have oc-
cupied unless a larger rebel force is massed in front of him than seems
probable at the present time. As soon as there is sufficient grass to
subsist animals, I hope to have the stock recruited, which at present is
in bad condition; also have the scattered troops together, and be in
readiness to move in any direction you may direct; and I would suggest
that, in consequence of the condition of the stock and scarcity of forage
in Southwestern Missouri, as much time be given them to recruit as
possible, unless some demonstration should be made by the rebels in
force toward Springfield or Rolla that would require them to be sent in
that direction.
	Has the Thirteenth Regiment been ordered to report to me, as was
talked of when I was in Saint Louis? I am quite anxious that this
should be done, for the reasons I then assigned. General Lane is very
solicitous about the matter.
	I have the honor to be, general, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. G. BLUNT,
Major-General.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TilE FRONTIER,
Rolla, Mo., April 6, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CuRTIs, Saint Louis, ]lIio.:
	I learn to-day for the first time from Colonel Ewing, who has just
arrived, that Weer did not take his whole division with him. It seems
he took two regiments and one battery, and sent Colonel Ewing with
the balance to Fort Scott. I can find no authority in any of General
Schofields orders or dispatches for such a movement, so he must have
done it on his own responsibility. I have been acting on the presump-
tion that he had his entire division with him. Yesterday I telegraphed
him, and send with this a copy of my dispatch.* On learning to-day the
truth, I ordered him back to Forsyth, where, with the Nineteenth Iowa,
he can give Marmaduke fight. I cannot believe Marmadukes force is
over3,000,andfivepiecesofartillery. All accounts agree in this. I
have instructed Cloud to support him, and have also ordered the First
Division back to Springfield, from Fort Scott. Colonel Cloud is per-
fectly safe at Springfield. It is unfortunate the Second and Third
Divisions are so far away from there, but it will be impossible to move
them down now, without carrying forage from here. I have ordered
Colonel Ewing back to his command. He will call at Saint Louis and
explain the action of Weer in dividing the First Division. I am an-
noyed at being so far away from the scene of operations. The divisions
here are rapidly getting into shape. I am giving the closest attention
to matters, and will endeavor to keep things straight. General Vande-
ver and myself inspected the Third Division to-day. He will assume
command of the Second Division to-morrow.
F.	J. HEIRRON,
Major- General, Gommanding.

HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp on Long Creek, Ark., April 6, 1863.
Maj. Gen. F. J. HERRON, Rolla, Mo.:
	Your dispatch of 3d instant is received. It reached me while on the
road from Carroliton to Forsyth. I had started because of the repre
* Not found

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sentations of Lieutenant-Colonel Kent, that Forsyth was in danger of
attack by Marmaduke. Your order requiring me to take a position at
Talbots Crossing has caused me to change my programme. I will leave
the Forsyth road at this point to-morrow morning, and endeavor to
move down Bear Creek and establish a camp intermediate between For-
syth and Talbots Crossing. I notify Lieutenant-Colonel Kent of this
change of march so that in case of danger he may promptly inform me.
I have scoured the country thoroughly, but have no tidings from Mar-
maduke, except through Lieutenant-Colonel Kent. He states to me
that he is encamped in North Fork of White River, some 60 miles from
Forsyth, with 7,000 men. I have had some 200 men toward Yellville
for three days, whom I decided to march to Forsyth. I sent a party of
10 men to order their return. They were cut off and compelled to come
back; they report the main detachment as having gone to Yellville,
killing some rebels. I have heard nothing from it directly. A small
party previously sent to Dubuque, on White River, returned and report
nothing special. My forage trains having been repeatedly fired into
by bushwhackers at a certain locality on Osage Fork of Kings River,
I have destroyed some forty buildings, including dwelling-houses. I
offered the women and children wagons to move their effects and subsist-
ence in my camp, all, of which was very contemptuously refused. I have
already notified General Schofield, aiid would here repeat that, in con-
sequence of the reputed absence of forage in this country, I sent one of
my brigades back from Crane Creek. It is now near Fort Scott, recruit-
~ng its animals and supplies which could not be obtained at Springfield.
Forage, however, I find abundant and grass very forward. The Army
of the Frontier could easily subsist on Crooked Creek. From all the signs
in the country, I am of the opinion that the enemy will shortly make
a demonstration in this direction. Allow me again to suggest that the
Arkansas troops at Fayetteville be sent into this region; they would be
invaluable here.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. WEER,
Colonel, Commanding Division.


IIDQRS. SECOND DIVISIoN, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp Totten, Mo., April 6, 1863.
lVIaj. WILLIAM HYDE CLARK,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Army of the Frontier, Rolla, Mo.:
MAJOR: I have the honor to report that, in obedience to instructions,
I am now encamped with the cavalry and artillery of my division at and
near the first crossing of Little Piney, from Rolla, on the Relfe road,
and 10 miles distant from Rolla.
I shall be happy to receive the visit from the major-general command-
ing, and my successor, Brigadier-General Yandever, and will try to make
the same as pleasant as circumstances will permit. If the major-gen-
eral commanding desires to review the troops, I would request previous
notice. Ground is very scarce for such a ceremony, and would need
considerable preparation.
The infantry under Colonel Dye will be here at an early hour this
morning.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
D.	WICKERSHAM,
Colonel, Commanding

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PILOT KNoB, April 6, 1863.
Col. J. M. GLOVER,
Commanding Sub-District:
	William ft Johnson, forty-nine years old, lived in Texas; is going to
Iowa. Says he lives in Dallas County, Texas, and left there with the
ostensible pnrpose of coming to Missouri, but wished to go to Iowa.
Was stopped in the Choctaw Nation by Albert Pike. He had about
400 Indians and a few Texans. Was also stopped by Hindman, 15th of
January, 11863, at Dardanelle, on Arkansas River, 80 miles below Fort
Smith. Was stopped by Marmaduke 1st of February at Batesville.
Marmaduke was then encamped beyond the river. Heard then and
since his intention was to come to Pilot Knob. He had about 4,000
men, all mounted on very poor barefooted horses, and nothing with
which to feed or shoe them, except what they took. His commissaries
had provided provisions for his force as far as Powhatan, Ark. He
had six pieces of artillery, that I saw. Price was at or near Little
Rock, moving or about to move north. I heard, about six days ago, from
a conversation between Colonel [W. M.] Ponder and Marmadake, that
Price was to come up the White Piver, thence to Salem, thence to Rolla.
He is reported to have 14,000 men, one-third being mounted. They are
all scarce of ammunition; they expected a supply from Vicksburg, but
it has been refused because of the siege of that place. They intend to
take our outposts, with the expectation of getting ammunition.
	Mr. Johnson thinks Price will have to move his artillery with oxen.
	Very respectfully submitted.
JOHN F. TYLER,
Colonel, Commanding Pilot Knob.

[InJorsemeut-]

SAINT LOUIs, April 11, 1863.

	Respectfully referred to Headquarters, Washington, for information.
Price is, no doubt, going to move heaven and earth to raise or mass
forces in Arkansas. He ought to be attacked from Helena before he
gets far in this scheme; his popularity in Arkansas and Missouri will
enable him to do much mischief.
	As now situated, Eastern Arkansas is under General Grants com-
mand. I am obliged to stop sendiug more troops from Southeastern
Missouri until I ascertain the whereabouts of Marmaduke.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


SAINT LOUIS, Mo., April 7, 1863.

Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief:
	General Blunt telegraphs from Leavenworth as follows:
	Major Ransom, Sixth Kansas, informs me that he has destroyed Hicks band of
guerrillas, in Jackson County, Missouri, killing 17, and hung 2 engaged in the rob-
bery of the Sam. Gaty. Also recovered some of the coutrabands, and captured 21 of
the bushwhackers horses and seven guerrilla camps, with all their equipage, ammn-
nition, & c.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major-General

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WASHINGTON, April 7, 1863.

Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis, Jib.:
	Brigadier-General Schofield will report to Major-General Rosecrans,
Nashville, Tenn.
	By order of Major-General ilalleck:
J.	C. KELTOK,
Assistant Adjutant- General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI
Saint Louis, April 7,
1863.
Maj. Gen. JOHN POPE, Milwaukee:
	GENERAL: Yours of the 4th instant, asking me to furnish four com-
panies to escort boats up the Missouri, is duly received. I am stripped
of every possible man for every adjoining department, and Price is try-
ing to raise a new army to give new life to the rebels about me. I can-
not tell what may be my necessities when your boats arrive. I can as-
sure you, general, I will do the best I can. I think, however, it would
be safest for you to pick up such force in Illinois as you come through,
for I am obliged to send out escorts every day, and very likely I may
be stripped so bare when you come I cannot make such a detail. As to
artillery, I cannot furnish it; and from your letters I do not understand
that you expect me to do so. If you had two light pieces of artillery on
each boat it would be better, and less infantry would be required. With
two guns you cau keep up such a fire as to prevent an Indian charge,
which might be made while a single gun Was loading. I have been try-
ing to arm all the boats that run on all the Western waters, bat cannot
procure the sort of guns necessary.
I am, general, very truly, your obedient servant,
SAML. IR. CURTiS,
Major- General.


IROLLA, April 7, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis:
	Colonel Cloud informs me that a scout is just in fi-om Talbots Ferry,
east of Yellville, and that no force is on the north side of the river.
Schuable has 250 men at Yellville. iNothing from Forsyth. There is
nothing to confirm the reported approach of Marniaduke.
F.	J. HERIROX,
Major- General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS,
Saint Louis, Mo., April 7, 1863.
General HERRON, Rolla:
	Colonel Cloud cannot leave Springfield, and I do not think much of
- Weers standing to fight anybody. It is not best to risk a battle by a
single division; such a force is only fit for a reconnaissance or foraging
expedition. Weer should avoid a battle, and so should the troops at
Forsyth, as all reports place Marmadukes forces at 4,000 to 7,000, with
several pieces of artillery.
SAML:	B. CURTIS,
Major.General

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BOLLA, April 7, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	My idea was not for Cloud to leave Springfield, but to co-operate
with Weer to such extent that he will not have to abandon Forsyth
without it is absolutely necessary. Should they leave Forsyth our troops
at Fayetteville would have to abandon that point. Had Weer retained
the whole division with him all would have been welL My accounts
represent Marmadukes force at from 2,500 to 3,000 cavalry and five
pieces of artillery. This is corroborated every day. Colonel Cloud
telegraphs to-day that Marmaduke is not on the north side of the river.
I will bring Weer back to Forsyth at once. What is to be done about
the First Division ~ Colonel Ewing will explain the condition of affairs
to you.
F.	J. HERRON,
Major-General, Commanding.



HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD,
Camp Lane, 10 miles southwest of Evansville, April 8, 1863.
Major-General BLUNT:
	I am 33 miles from Van Buren. The enemy were crossing the river
to take off stock. I have sent a large scout, under Major Foreman, to
drive the stock in the valley up the Gibson. We drove their scouts
back yesterday. The train of refugeee is at Park Hill. I shall go there
and put matters in shape immediately; shall then drive the enemy from
the south bank of the river, aA that will be the only way to keep them
from scouting in. No forage. Refugees all need to be fed. Depart-
ment of the Interior should send some food. The part of Arkansas
adjoining is exhausted of wheat or corn. The enemy are evidently
determined to contest for Fort Smith. The Arkansas troops, until
equipped, are unable to furnish me a man to go outside of Fayetteville.
Would like to have them in shape, and a white regiment to garrison
Fort Smith, and I can take it myself. It will be slow recruiting among
the Choctaws until I take it. Curtis telegraphed me not to cross the
river. I must cross to raise the two regiments, if it should be but to
drive them away from Fort Smith and Canadian and recross. The enemy
about Fort Smith are reported 6,000 strong.
Respectfully,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.


[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]
April 8, 1863.
General HERRON, Rolla:
	I am not particular how you arrange your force about Forsyth, so it
is not liable to be overpowered. I would like to hold Forsyth, but if
that point cannot be held safely, it will be necessary to bring the First
Division north and near enough to Springfield to support that point.
Probably Liun Creek would be a good place. We must be where feed
can be had, and at the same time we must try to check raids and pro-
tect people as well as we can. I am informed Price is on this side of the
Mississippi, trying to recruit an army. Kirby Smith was at Little Roc

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about the 15th ultimo. General Schofield goes to Rosecrans. He wants
to take battalion of First Missouri Cavalry. Had they best go ~? Does
Major Banzhaf wish to. go ~
SAML. R CURTIS,
Major-General.


HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,

Maj. Gen. F. J. HERRON,	Forsyth, Mo., April 8, 1863.
Comdg. Army of Frontier, Rolla, Mo., or at his headquarters:

	Reached here to-day. Your dispatch ordering me to reconnoiter both
sides of the river determined my coming here, as I could not do so,
being on the south side. Have not received dispatches of 2d and 4th
instant. I understand Orders, No. 27, Department Headquarters, is
out, in regard to furloughs and muster; have not received it. Please
give me instructions, as I am beset with applications. My party sent
to Yellville, under Captain Derry, of the Third Wisconsin Cavalry, has
returned to Carroliton; absent some days. They drove the enemy every-
where; killed some, took prisoners, and only lost 2 horses. The bands
in that region may be regarded as having fled to Marmaduke. He
learned at Yellville that Marmaduke was at Batesville, 5,000 strong.
Two other parties are yet out. Union families are all leaving the neigh-
borhood of Carrollton. Allow me again to suggest the moving of the
Fayetteville troops eastward. Let them be stationed at Huntsville,
Carrollton, Yellville, & c. Two companies at Jasper have held their
own very successfully. Those troops know the by-paths. Their pres-
ence would aid and encourage Union organizations; as it is, their horses
are dying at Fayetteville for want of forage, and doing no duty. Colo-
nel Phillips Indian and white troops are certainly ample to guard all
approaches south of White River. I can assure you of an abundance
of subsistence for animals. If the Second and Third Divisions move
south toward Batesville, could I not move down the north side of the
river ~ The force at Forsyth was the Nineteenth Ohio Infantry and two
squadrons of the First Iowa Cavalry. I have now added to it the Ninth
Wisconsin Infantry, Twenty-fifth Ohio Battery, and six squadrons of
the Third Wisconsin Cavalry. The Second Kansas Cavalry, at Spring-
field, could do good service down the river. The Ninth Wisconsin In-
fantry was not paid last payment, because certain allotment rolls were
with some other paymaster. They are suffering, and request a pay-
master sent, ordered to pay regardless of these rolls.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. WEER,
Colonel, Commanding Division.


ROLLA, Mo., April 9, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis, Mo.:

	Colonel Harrison informs me that a spy has just reached him, direct
from Batesville, with information that Marmaduke crossed the north
side of White River, on March 30, with 3,000 men, and intended on
entering Missouri near Black River. It may be his intention, by a
dash, to damage. our railroad, or he may locate at Pocahontas, to carry
out their conscription act. I have sent spies to West Plains and eas

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of that. If I could get 1,000 cavalry horses at once, and he should
move in this direction, I would try and prevent his returning to Ar-
kansas this season. My cavalry horses are used up, and it is absolutely
necessary that I have a new lot. I could not follow the enemy 10 miles
with what cavalry I have now.
F.	J. IIERRON,
Major-General, Gommanding.


SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 9, 1863.
Major-General HERRON, Rolla:
	Scout named Glenn, employed by Captain Pierre, just arrived, via
Gainesville; left Batesville on 3d instant. Marmaduke, Burbridge,
Shelby, and others, in all eight regiments, all mounted, seven pieces ar-
tillery, including one 24-pounder, at Batesville when he left; plenty
of ammunition, but transportation scarce and poor. Intend to move
on Pilot Knob or Cape Girardeau, forming junction with Jeff. Thomp-
son, who is now in vicinity of Crowleys Ridge. Confirms Prices arrival
at Little Rock, but it is not certain whether he or Marmaduke will
command the expedition into Missouri. Their movements each with a
view to co-operating with Copperheads of Southern Illinois, so they say.
Respectfully,
W.	F. CLOUD,
Colonel, Commanding.


ROLLA, Mo., April 9, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM WEER,
Commanding First Division, near Forsyth:
	All information here agrees in one thing, viz, that Marmaduke crossed
to the north side. of White River on March 30, and moved in some di-
rection with 3,000 men and five pieces of artillery. You had better
locate your infantry and artillery as near as possible to Forsyth, and
with your cavalry keep a lookout to the east and southeast. A scouting
party occasionally to Talbots Ferry will be better than a permanent
camp or picket. Keep me fully informed as to your location, and any
news you get.
F.	J. HERROK,
Major- General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD,
Cincinnati, April , via Fayetteville, Ark., April 9, 1863.
General JAMES G. BLUNT:
	Main command here; force at Park Hill; post at Hildebran& s Mill;
Fort Bennett being fortified; Captain Spilman with refugees, moving
into the Indian Nation. He camped at Fort Wayne last night. Shall
march below Evansville to-morrow; there I expect to get wheat or
corn enough to give two quart8 a day to battery and cavalry horses; feed
ponies on grass; move on Park Hill to meet refugees; have issued
orders and directions to farm in Cincinnati and Arkansas. Troops at
Fayetteville not able to move in this direction; have ordered them to
fortify rapidly. Rebgl scouts were pushing this way from the river be-
fore I came down; were driven back. Loyal refugees coming fro

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south of Arkansas River and Texas. Have got wheat, and made 500
sacks of flour in two weeks, but will need supplies when they get here.
Has the train started l I shall be on the Arkansas immediately.
Respectfully,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.


SAINT Louis, Mo., April 10, 1863.
Major.General HALLECIC,
General-in- Chief, Washington, D. C.:
	Mv DEAR GENERAL: I thank you for the order sending me to the
Army of the Cumberland, and for your efforts to secure my promotion.
There is a powerful combination of military and political aspirants in
this department, whose success requires my removal from any impor-
taut command here, and sufficiently unscrupulous to resort to any means
that might be necessary to accomplish it. I was aware of my inability
to withstand such attacks as might be expected from these men, and
hence desired to be separated from them before it was too late. I am
as willing as anybody to be sacrificed when any good is to be accom-
plished by it, but do not like to be slaughtered for nothing. Had Gen-
eral Sumner lived to take command here, I should have been glad to
remain here; as it is, it would be deep humiliation to me, without any
probable chance of good to the service.
	I make these remarks because of a letterjust received from Professor
Bartlett, in which he mentions having received one from you contajuing
a reference to a letter you had written me a few weeks before. I did
not receive the letter you refer to.
	Please accept my hearty thanks for the kindness you have always
shown me.
Your sincere friend,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT 01 THE MISSOURI,
A$1aint Louis, Mo., April 10, 1863.
Maj. Gen. JAMES G. BLUNT,
Leavenworth, Kans.:
	GENERAL: Yours of the 6th was duly received. I have directed
Weer to be arrested. Send on your charges. General Ewing~~ report
corroborates your statements.
	Efforts are made to confound the Red Legs with our Federal troops,
and prejudice your command of a part of Missouri. I therefore sent the
telegram to which you refer. I told everybody you would be better
able to put down the Red Legs. As to moving the Thirteenth, that
must be delayed until we get back some of the troops sent away by
Weer. I have also news of a movement by Marmaduke, and we cannot
tell where he may turn up. He gave out that he was moving against
Pilot Knob, but he may be going quite a different way. It is pretty
certain he has moved over to this side of White River and moved north.
It is also pretty certain that Price is trying to muster forces for a move-
ment northward. Our troops must be completely fitted for a fight, and
you must get all the new recruits you can. I am trying to get a com-
plete outfit for a battery which has been mustered at Fayetteville. Har-
rison informs me that Johnsons regiment is full, and they have co

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menced raising another. It is time to increase our infantry, as cavalry
will soon be almost useless, for the want of forage in the country where
we will have to operate. Grass will not do for moving armies in the
South; there is not enough on the ground. I do not see how Price can
equip and feed an army in the Arkansas Valley. I hope we will be able
to drive him down into Texas, but even there grass grox~s very thin on
the ground. The great fight at Charleston is now the absorbing topic.
I have no doubt oar troops will make great efforts to beat down those
terrible batteries, but they have a work of giants before them. Keep
me posted, general.
I remain, very truly, yours,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major. General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TUE FRONTIER,
Rolla, Mo., April 10, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS,
Saint Louis, Julio.:
	Colonel Cloud telegraphs me that one of my spies has just arrived
at Springfield from Batesville, which place he left on the 3d instant.
Marmaduke, Burbridge, Shelby, and others were there with light cav-
alry regiments and seven pieces of artillery, including one 24-pounder.
Had plenty of ammunition, but scarce of transportation. They intend
moving on Pilot Knob or Cape Girardean, and forming junction with
Jeff. Thompson, who is said to be in vicinity of Crowleys Ridge. This
agrees with other information that I have to about the same effect.
Price arrived at Little Rock on the 25th of March. Kirby Smith is also
there beyond any question. The rebels say the movement of each is
with a view to co.operate with the Copperheads of Southern Illinois.
F.	J. HERROX,
Major- General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION,
Forsyth, Mo., April 10, 1863.
Maj. Gen. F. J. HERRON
Gommanding, Rolla, Mo.:
	Your dispatch of the 9th instant is received. My scouting party from
Yellville has returned this evening. They were under Captain Derry,
Third Wisconsin Cavalry, and have done excellent service, killing and
capturing another party under Major Schroeling. Same regiment has
also returned, coming up White River, by way of Dubuque. They have
done similar execution. This morning I started a party of 10 men from
the First Iowa Cavalry down north side of White River, to Talbots
Ferry. Enrolling men, under your authority to raise iizidependent organi-
zations, has commenced. I have a lot of prisoners, among them one
who left Marinadukes command the 1st of April. I have also letters
taken from bodies of killed. I can only give you my conclusioh. It is,
that Price intends to invade Missouri. He and Kirby Smith are at Little
Rock with 20,000 and sixty pieces of artillery. Marmadukes command
moved from Batesville last Sunday, but for a short distance. He has
Shelbys and Shailens [Shalers ~] brigades and Elliotts battalion, with
six pieces of artillery, all iron save one, which is a brass piece they claim
to have captured from Springfield. His men are in flue spirits; were
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paid to last December, and have unbounded faith in old Pap. He has
received supplies from below by two steamboats, Blue Wing and Tom
Suggs. The river is getting low, and his late move was simply to place
himself at the head of navigation. He can easily be captured if you
will move toward his front, and let me go between him and Little
Rock. I can see no escape. White River is a humbug; it can be
crossed anywhere. Unless a movement is made offensive my opinion
is that he will hUl back to Little Rock and escape us. A splendid
foraging region is below us. To-morrow I will commence arranging
defenses for my artillery; but in all candor I must say to you that I feel
that my place is nearer the enemy than where I am. You may have
better information than my own, but I feel it a duty to say to you that
an army is organizing in our front; that we can destroy that army by
detail. In the mean time I shall faithfully obey your instructions.
WM. WEER,
Colonel, Commanding Post.


FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANS., April 11, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM A. PHILLIPS, Fayetteville, Ark.:
	You are directed not to cross the Arkansas River with the view of
holding a position there until further orders. But these instructions
are not to be construed to I)revent you from making a dash upon the
enemy upon the other side of the river, when it can be done with ad-
vantage and safety. But any arrangements to occupy a position there
permanently must be deferred for the present. Keep your forces within
supporting distance, and do not suffer the enemy to mass their forces
and attack you in detail.
JAS. G. BLUNT,
llKliajor.General, Commanding.


ROLLA, Mo., April 11, 1863.
Brig. Gen. J. W. DAVIDSON, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	I have 3,000 cavalry here, but poorly mounted; probably one-half that
number fit for service. If my requisitions for horses were promptly
filled, I could have the whole force ready for duty. They will all be
needed soon, -and the horses should be sent me without delay. Urge
the matter, for I desire to follow Marmaduke in his proposed move-
ments.
F.	J. HERROX,
Major-General, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS,
Saint Louis, Mo., April 11, 1863.
Capt. WiLLIAM ilYDE CLARK,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Rolla:
	I have cavalry posted as follows: Two regiments at Pilot Knob, two
battalions at Batesville, one regiment at Patterson, and two regiments at
Bloomfield. From these I have outposts at Centreville, Van Buren,
Greenwood Valley, Reeves Station, Poplar Bluff, and Chalk Bluff, and
fr~m these outposts the line of Black River is picketed. I send you
this information, so as action can be [taken] and in concert.
DAVIDSON,
Brigadier-General

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Major-General HERRON FAYETTEVILLE, ARK., April 11, 1863.
Commanding Army of the Frontier:
	A man is here from Little Rock. Lieutenant-Colonel Bishop knew
him at Elkhorn last fall, and thinks him truthful. He says Price made
his speech at Grand River on the 26th to about 8,000 troops. He saw
three pieces of artillery shipped to Brooks command, which is at Ozark,
for the ostensible purpose of attacking Fayetteville. He overheard
General Fagan asking Colonel Gunter if they could subsist in Madison,
Washington, and Benton Counties. Gunter said yes. Fagan says Gen-
eral Kirby Smiths plan is to send the main army to Devalls Bluff and
attack Weers division that way; then attack Fayettevilie with the cav-
alry and some artillery. This man says three men have told there in
his hearing that our fighting force is from 10,000 to 12,000 men, which
is about correct, as some are always out on scouts and for forage. I
think a raid is intended next week, and have requested Colonel Phillips
to assist in breaking up the Ozark command before he does anything
else, but have no reply. You know our fighting condition. We should
be re~enforced by some, at least till we get our own artillery and arms.
M.	LA IRUE HARRISON,
Colonel, Commanding Post.


SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., April 11, 1863.

Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief:
	We understand that the Second Nebraska Cavalry has been ordered
to cross the Missouri and report at Sioux City. If this order is carried
out, it will leave the whole frontier of Nebraska, as well as the emi-
grants stage and telegraph to the mountains, unprotected. In our
opinion these troops should be left on the west side of the river, at
least for the present.
ALVIN SAUNDERS,
Governor of Nebraska.
E.	CREIGHTON,
AS~uperintendent Pacific Telegraph Company.



WAR DEPARTMENT

Major-General POPE, Milwaukee, IYis.: Washington, April 11, 1863.
	The President directs that under no circumstances will our troops
cross the boundary line into British territory without his authority.
H.	W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief.


HDQRS. DIsTS. W. ARK. AND IND. T., DEPT. OF THE Mo.,
In the Field, ~Jamp at Park Bill, Cherokee Nation, April 12, 1863.
Major-General BLUNT, Leavenworth, Kans.:
	SIR:	We have swept this side of the Arkansas River clean. A con-
siderable portion of my force holds Fort Gibson. I shall move the
whole command there, except a small force to guard my hospital, which
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	The refugees have arrived, and are greatly rejoiced. They are putting
in crops.
	We had two successful skirmishes with rebels; one at Lindsays Prairie
took in or destroyed one entire guerrilla company that has infested
there. The captain and 7 men killed. The other affair was below the
Illinois. The rebels attempted a surprise, and were badly cut up, the
commanding officer being killed, and a number of his men, in their attack
or while trying to swim the Arkansas.
	General Steele is on his way to the force they are gathering on the
south side of the Arkansas River. They are firing over the river at my
pickets; drove a force out of Gibson. The fords are deep, and the en-
emy seems to expect to hold them. Every ford to Fort Smith is guarded,
the purpose being to keep the people south of the river from coming over
to me. I have had overtures from Colonel Drew, Captain Vaun, and
also from the Creeks. The enemy is nervous about my crossing the
river, and I expect to amuse him in front while I take him in. A good,
decent crack at him will fill up the Fourth and Fifth. The agents agree
to bread the refugees as soon as they get it down. I furnished an escort
for their trains of 50 men. Owing to the flour I made at Huldebrand~,
we will all get along well enough, but I had to feed the refugees the
moment they came. Colonel Harrison wants me to go back and ~stand
guard over Fayetteville. If be should be threatened, shall I order him
this way? Please advise me of your designs and movements, and re-
port my course for the satisfaction of the commander of the department.
Respectfully,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.


HDQRS. DISTS. OF W. ARK. AND IND T., DEPT OF THE Mo.,
in the Field, Park Hill, [April 12, 1803.]
Col. M. LA RUE HARRISON,
Commanding Post, Fayetteville, Ark.:
	SIR: I regret to learn that the guerrillas have been threatening your
communications. I presume the secret of it is that Colonel Weer, who
was southwest of Carroliton at last accounts, had driven the bush-
whackers toward White River. Open communications with Colonel
Weer.
	A part of my command took in a whole company of guerrillas near
Lindsays Prairie, Ark., two days ago. The captain and 7 of his men
were killed, and the remainder wounded or taken.
	Major Foreman has returned to my command. When I marched here
from Lees Creek, I made him sweep the valley of the Arkansas River
on my flank with all the mounted men I could spare.
	The rebels had been driving the cattle of the Cherokee people into
herds, preparatory to driving them over the river. These cattle we took
from them, and drove them this way. At the mouth of Illinois River
we had an affair with a rebel force, which resulted in the complete rout
of the party. The rebel commander was killed and a number of others
wounded or taken prisoners. Some were drowned attempting to swim
over. We were so fortunate as to lose no one in either of these affairs.
	A large portion of my force is in Fort Gibson. The enemy is on the
opposite bank, and seems inclined to contest the passage. The fords
are very deep. The rebels have sent to Fort Smith for all but a garri-
son of 200 men, and General Steele is now up this way somewhere

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The rebels guard well their fords, to keep deserters and runaways or
loyal people from coming over. I have had overtures from a number
of prominent persons over the river, but they cannot get to us until I
drive the enemy away. I should infinitely prefer to draw them from
Fort Smith out to the prairies opposite. Of course it would be impos-
sible for me to move a large force on Ozark River; doing so would
leave the enemy on my rear; Fort Smith even would be my rear. But,
apart from all questions as to the policy of it, it would be against the
orders of General Blunt, in whose command I am placed. He has sent
the refugee families into the Nation. I had to drive a force of 200
rebels out of Gibson when I came in. The enemy has been massing a
force there since, and my going toward Ozark would require the evacua-
tion of the country by these people. In addition, my stock is not in.
condition to warrant an advance on Ozark, and the attempt to send my
poor horses would merely scatter my command on the road between
this and Ozark.
	If the enemy gets the regiment that was on Fetter Creek, with Bryan,
and the other forces he has, Steele may be tempted to stand and fight.
If so, I will surely whip him, and any blow would open the country
south, and enable me to fill up the two regiments I am ordered to re-
cruit. I still think, when I can drive the enemy from the river toward
Red River or take them, that I will thereby not only carry out my or-
ders, but relieve you. Even should I find it proper to take Fort Smith,
it would necessitate the evacuation of Ozark. However, I will do the
best I can. I do not believe Brooks has so many men at Ozark. Dan-
nerberg and other men came to me, with pale faces, at Lees Creek, when
I was marching in, and told me that Price was at Van Buren and Fort
Smith, with 30,000 men. I knew then, as I know now, that it was all
nonsense. If you should be pressed, fall back on Hildebrands Mill,
where I have a fortification and a command, and II will support you
there. Keep your rear open. My rear, which is now up the Grand
River Valley, is perfectly clear and open. An advance to Ozark, until
I drive the enemy before me, would cut it off.
	I shall cheerfully render such support to you as is consistent with the
orders I receive.
	With earnest wishes for your success, I remain, respectfully,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Golonel, Commanding.

HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Forsyth, Mo., April 12, 1863.
Gommanding Officer, Galena:
	I am informed that great numbers of refugees from Arkansas have
started to your place, on their way north. They have with them, to
some extent, property which was taken under the protection of my com~
mand. I desire an account of the same to be taken, not intending,
however, to interfere with its present use, but desiring to have a report
made to me of the names of those who possess it and the description of
the property.
	My chief purpose in sending messengers to you is to inform you of
the fact that I am authorized by General Herron, who commands this
army, to raise organizations of Union men in Arkansas, and to arm them
and furnish them with ammunition. I wish this news communicated to
all persons in your vicinity, and particularly to the State of Arkansas;
it should have the effect of raising men in great numbers, and thereb

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214
MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXflV.
increase the strength of the Union cause. What I desire is that the
men who wish to enter the organization will enroll themselves nnder
some person of their own choosing, and report the names to me. I will
turn over to such persons, so selected, arms and ammunition. I will ex-
pect that the companies thus equipped will take care of themselves,
and play themselves out of secesh. They will be- under no orders save
their own as long as I am in the country. I will help them when hard
pressed. Perhaps the best way to accomplish the end desired is to send
to me all persons, refugees from Arkansas, who are wishing. to take up
arms in defense of their homes, when I will give them such information
as may be in my power.
Your obedient servant,
WM. WEER,
Colonel, Commanding Division.



HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO,
Denver City, Cob., April 12, 1803.
Capt. J. C. DAVIDSON,
Commanding Company C, First Colorado Cavalry:
	CAPTAIN:	I am directed by the colonel commanding to say to you
that, on the morning of the 11th, Lieutenant Shoup captured an entire
band of 3 [~] guerrillas 10 miles east of the head of Squirrel Creek.
Riley killed, Waggle wounded, and Way taken prisoner. There were 7
together the day before, but only 3 in camp at night. There are in all
about 90; they are yet scattered, but will be most likely to rendezvous
at or near Grays Ranch, on the Purgatory. Captain Kerber is at Cailon
City, with Company I; Captain Backu, with Company L, at Pueblo;
Lieutenant Shoup at Colorado City, with 25 men, and Captain Robbins
at liussellville, with Company K; and we will give theni a lively turn.
We must catch and exterminate these villains. They are not honorable
combatants, but sly thieves and cold-blooded murderers. They have
already killed 3 men and stolen much stock. Give us all the informa-
tion you can get, and let me know your wants.
	Captain Logan is down the Platte after the Indians. Cant tell what
will come next.
I am, with much respect, your obedient servant,
S.	S. SOULE,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.



HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO,
Denver, Cob., April 12, 1863.
Lient. GEORGE L. SHOUP,
tiomdg. Detachment Coinpany L, First Colorado Cavalry:
	LIEUTENANT:	I am directed by the colonel commanding to say to
you that he highly appreciated your energy and sagacity in the capture
of the entire band of guerrillas. Hopes you will be able to catch more
of the same kind, and, if they show any resistance, that you will not
give yourself much trouble with them. They are not honorable combat-
ants, but miserable, sneaking thieves and murderers, aud deserve to be
treated accordingly. Your course is fully approve(l, and commended to
others. You must close in on and exterminate these wretches and vi

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215
COkEESPONDENCE, ETC .UNJO~.

lains before they gain confidence and strength, or they will be very for-
midable in this mountainous and thinly sett!ed country. The colonel will
send a detachment down after the prisoners, so that your force may not
be weakened too much, and your horses, already reduced, may have the
better chance to recruit. Let your wants be known ~t these headquar-
ters, and, if in the line of possibilities, they shall be met. rfhe man you
sent will remain here to rest a day or two, and will return to your com-
mand. Have the prisoners put in irons, so they may be sure not to
escape.
I am, with respect, your obedient servant,
S.	S. SOULE,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
	HEADQUARTERS CAMP DOUGLASS,
Utah, April 13, 1863.
Maj. Gen. II. W. ITALLECK,
General-in- Chief:
	Unless immediately re-enforced with cavalry, the Indians, urged on
by Mormons, will break up the overland mail and make the emigrant
route impassable.	~. EDWD. CONNOR,
	Brigadier- General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, Mo., April 13, 1863.
Brig. Gen. CLINTON B. FISK, Helena, Ark.:

	GENERAL:	Your favor of the 9th, by your good wife, has just been
received. 1 have also had a long talk with her about matters. lit must
be deeply mortifying to you and all our troops to come out of that pass,
but I am rejoiced to know that you are out, I believe I wrote you my
misgivings at the first. I am glad to hear also that the troops are in
pretty good health. They are no doubt much needed somewhere, and
I hope somebody will make better use of them in the future thau in the
past six months. This is rather harsher expression than I uHually in-
dulge in, but everybody seems to be coming down on everybody, and I
may as well begin. I am going to send your wife to Washington on
the matter of your return to this city. I think she can see the officials
when others may not be able to do so. I am not able to promise you
the Saint Louis District, but you will have enough to do at headquar-
ters, if not elsewhere, and in the mean time you can take care of other
interests outside of military matters, and very important to the safety
of our country. I am glad to hear you are in good health. The suc-
c~ss of the negro enrollment is a triumph for me. 1 hope they will be
made good soldiers. It will be well to keep the public posted on this
matter. The Democrat this evening has a letter giving the result of
the meeting at Fort Curtis. These things will return to our troops and
increase the enthusiasm. I shall do all I can to keep the ball a rolling.
Then, if our Government will conscript, so as to fill up the old regiments,
we can put down the rebellion very soon. I got a good letter from Noble
yesterday, but the Yazoo squirrels which he kindly forwarded were both
lost in the Father of Waters. Tell him I will write soon, but at present
I unite with him in mourning their untimely end. Keep me posted a

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well as you can. I have been always anxious to hear everything about
the Yazoo move, but now that it has signally failed, I suppose no one
will become its historian. I have written the President that I will be
pleased to have him consummate his effort to relieve inc from a very
difficult command, but I got no response. it seems that the idea was
to get the matter more nuder the influence of State authority and State
troops, and Attorney-General Bates was backed by the Missouri dele
gation in this effort. If they wish to try it, I want to step out. Indeed,
I have weakened my force so much I can do very little. Meantime I toil
on and ever, and remain, very truly, your friend,
	SAML. R. CURTIS,
	Major- Gencral.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Major-General CURTIS,	- Rolla, ]iJio., April 13, 1863.
Commanding Department ~/ the ]iliissouri:
	GE1~ERAL:	I am at a loss to know how I stand with the First Divis-
ion of the Army of the Frontier. Since assuming command I have not
received any order detaching them from this corps, but they have moved
into General Blunts district, and do not report here, with the exception
of that portion under Weer, at Forsyth. If they are attached to this
army, I would like to or~anize the division and get it into shape for
operations. General Ewing stated that he would like that division for
his command. With Weer under arrest, the command devolves upon
Salomon, an officer in whom I have not much confidence. Will you
please inform me in regard to this ~? It is said that Colonel Boyds regi-
ment goes to Springfield, and that he will have command of the South-
western District. If such is the case, I would like to have Cloud, andh~
also desires to go with me.
	Very respectfully, your obedient servant,	-
F.	J. HERRON,
]lliajor- General of Volunteers.


HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION,

Maj. Gen. F. ~. HERRON,	Forsyth, Mo., April 13, 1863.
Commanding Army of the Frontier:
	I have in my camp prisoners captured and deserters from Little Rock,
Texas, Bragg~s army, and Marmadukes. The sum of the information
furnished is as follows: In Texas every one available is being con-
scripted. Marmaduke has moved to Pocahontas. Price is to be there
on the 15th instant. Missouri is to be invaded in its eastern portion. At
Little Rock are twenty regiments of infantry, averaging about 400 each.
A battery was sent to Marmaduke about the 20th of March. At Pine
Bluff is a large force, under McCulloch. The Missourians at Vicks-
burg are to join Price at Pocahontas. The rebels are badly pushed for
subsistence, so far as I can understand. I can find nothing worth
mentioning. My command has spread terror through the whole country.
Allow me again to suggest that an offensive movement on our part will
prevent an invasion of Missouri. If this movement be not correct, the
enemy is manufacturing a well-planned lie. It requires my utmost
efforts to forage this small command. I could do it far easier, an

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watch the enemy at the same time, if close up to their front. Let me
beg you, general, to attend to the matter of paying off the Ninth Wis-
consin Infantry. Its claims in this behalf are certainly meritorious.
Respectfully,
WM. WEER,
	(Jolonel, Commanding Division.


GENERAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST,
	No. 14.	]Jlilwaukee, Wis., April 13, 1863.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	I. Maj. William W. Burns, commissary of subsistence, having reported
at these headquarters, is assigned to duty as chief commissary in this
department, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	By command of Major-General Pope:
	R. 0. SELFRIDGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April 14, 1863.
Major-General POPE, Milwaukee, Wis.:
	I regret that I cannot jnst now give you any more troops. There is to
	be a Cabinet council on the disposition of the Indians under your charge.
As soon as anything is decided on, I will telegraph to you.
II.	W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April 15, 186312.25 p. m.
Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	The First Wisconsin Cavalry was suggested ou their own, or the Gov-
ernors, request. Of course, you will exercise your discretion what to
send. It is important, however, that you help General Rosecrans all
you possibly can. No serious demonstrations can be now made against
your department. On the other hand, the enemy is massing his strength
against General Itosecrans.
II.	XV. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief.


SAINT LOUIS, Mo.,
April 15, 18633.50 p. m.
Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief:
	The Burdell matter will not result harshly. Burdell himself is on
trial. Price is moving heaven and earth to get up forces, and is re-
ported at Pocahontas to-day. Will keep Itosecrans wants in view, and
do all I can for my comrades everywhere. The State militia go to plow-
ing instead of soldiering, and Federal troops are my sole reliance.
SAML. H. CURTIS,
iltliajor- General

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LEAVENWORTH Ciii, KANS., April 15, 1863.
General JAMES (1. BLUNT,
Commanding District of Kansas:
	Sin: The city of Leavenworth is now quiet. The citizens generally
have confidence in the administration, and believe it for the best inter-
ests of our city to abolish martial law. I therefore request you to do
~o, as I am confident that, with the -police force I have, the lives, persons,
and property of loyal citizens will be fully protected. I would ask you
to permit Captain Killens company to remain here for the present, sub-
ject to my order when needed to protect the peace or execute the laws,
and to do such duty in the surrounding country as you may deem best.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
D.	R. ANTHONY,
Mayor.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Rolla, Mo., April 15, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL IR. CURTIS
Comnwxnding Department of the Missouri:
	GENERAL:	It is evident from the rebel movements that a demon-
stration will soon be made on some point in Southeastern Missouri, and
that, under cover of it, the balance ofthe rebel force will be moved from
Little Rock to Batesville or Pecahontas. How well General Davidson
is prepared to receive them in the southeast I do not know, but it is a
question whether we should not make some effort to cut off or capture
Marmadukes force, while it is so far from the main body. I think it
might be done, and his artillery captured. Generals Price and Kirby
Smith are working all their infantry force at building fortifications on
the Arkansas River, between Little Rock and Arkansas Post. Marina-
duke in the mean time hovers on our front. They will not make another
effort in Western Arkansas, and by adopting the proper plan I think
we can hold that portion of the State, even to the river, with Arkansas
troops. I have stu(lied the matter thoroughly, Since my arrival here,
and as the time is rapidly approaching when we can move, it would be
well that we have a consultation in regard to matters.
	There are also many things connected with the First Division that I
am unadvised about, and cant tell what to do. They are matters that
devolve upon you to settle. As yet the First Division is not organized
to suit me.
	I n ould report the Second and Third Divisions in good condition,
ready and anxious to move. Our only want is cavalry horses, and these
I think Captain Bradley will have in a few days.
	I think, in order to have a full and complete understanding, it would
require a personal interview.
With kind regards, I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. J. HERROK
Major- General, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMEI~T OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, Mo., April 16, 1863.
Maj. Gen. JAMES G. BLUNT,
Commanding District of Kansas:
	GENERAL:	Yours of the 11th instant, concerning the disposition of
the First Kansas, is duly received. All our forces must be held read

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to act in reference to the progress of affairs on the Mississippi and
Arkansas Rivers. At present the troops are well located at Saint
Joseph, where our Union people fear trouble from surrounding traitors.
I fear the troops in Northwestern Arkansas are too far from supporting
forces; they must not b~ so far from reserves as to be caught. Price
and Kirby Smith are active in their efforts to strike a blow somewhere.
Colonel Harrison has fears that he may be caught at Fayetteville. No
such point should be regarded as worth the hazard of a siege or battle
against superior numbers, but be ready to fall back, if necessary.
	Very truly, yours,	SAML. H. CURTIS,
	]Jilajor- General.


JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., April 16, 1863.

Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis:
	Colonel King reports having surprised a guerrilla camp on Sni; killed
6, and routed the band; captured their horses, carbines, and revolvers.
Had 1 man wounded.
	BEN. LOAN,
Brigadier- General, Missouri State Militia.


FAYETTEVILLE. ARK., April 16, 1863.

Maj. Gen. SAMUEL H. CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	I have news to April 1, direct from Little Rock. Price is there with
from 6,000 to 8,000 men. No fortifications; very little artillery. Is evi-
dently hesitating how to act until decisive results at Vicksburg. All
the cavalry are said to be ordered to join Marmaduke. Tie expects to
have 10,000 cavalry for a raid into Missouri. Guerrillas are joining
him, taking every horse fit for service that they can buy or steal. Horses
are in good order. Reports say 20,000 Missouri troops are expected to
come west of the Mississippi, and come near New Madrid. This lacks
confirmation.
-	M. LA RUE HARRISON,
Colonel, Commanding.


SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT, April 16, 1863.

Colonel BELL, Commanding, Barnesville, Mo.:
	Keep your patrols well to the front. Dont let any force get in be-
tween you and Patterson. If the enemy comes up in force, move back
to Pilot Knob, via Lesterville and Centreville, recalling the (letachnwnt
at Centreville. Organize good spies, and send them out in your front.
		J. W. DAVIDSON,.
Brigadier- General, Commanding.


SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT, April 16, 1863.

General JOHN MCNEIL, Commanding, Bloomfield, Mo.:
	You will concentrate all your troops at once at Bloomfield, calling in
all your detachments except the ones at Poplar Bluff and Chalk Bluf

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and on the ridge watching your front. Theae need not be stronger than
one company.
	I cannot as yet tell which side of the Saint Francis the enemy will
move up. Be prepared, therefore, to fall back by the way of Dallas and
Fredericktown, so as to concentrate with the troops from Patterson and
Pilot Knob. Be vigilant, and ready to fight or move according to orders.
Organize good spies, and send them out.
J.	W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier-General.


SAINT Louis DISTRICT, April 16, 1863.
Colonel SMART,
Commanding, Patterson, Mo.:
	Keep your patrols well to the front, as ordered, examining well the
line of the~Black River from Greenwood Valley to Reeves Station. If
the enemy comes up in force, move back to Pilot Knob. Report all
occurrences at once by telegraph. Matthews has been ordered to join
you from Jackson. Organize good spies, and send them out in your
front.
J.	W. DAVIDSON
Brigadier- General, Commanding.


IIDQRS. FIRST Drvisiox, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Forsyth, Mo., April 16, 1863.
Maj. Gen. F. J. HERRON,
Commanding Army of the Frontier, Rolla, Mo.:
	I have had two scouting parties down each side of the river some
days. As they sent back n~ message, I infer from this that they have
heard nothing of any enemy. I start another party out this morning
to West Plains. Four refugees, after being iu the woods some time,
arrived here from Searcy County. Last they heard of Marmaduke he
was at Batesville~ I accordin~ly concluded, as informed heretofore,
that he has moved to Pocahontas. The supply of forage within obtain-
ing distance of here is about given out. I have a forage train now out
eight days; have heard from it. The country is so broken between
here and the forage region that wagons move slowly. Already a num-
ber of companies (independent) are operating on our side in the country
south of us. The inhabitants are movin~some north, some south.
I have sent for the other brigade to return from neighborhood of Fort
Scott. We badly need quartermaster stores, which can only be pro-
cured at Rolla. Under these circumstances, might I not join your head-
quarlers with my command ~ I could join the other brigade and pro-
ceed throngh a good forage region down the Osage. No rebel army can
come north by this point, as there is no forage north of the Crooked
Creek country. Grass is well advanced, but it grows too sparsely on
the mountains to support a large army; besides, White River can be
forded anywhere. I ford it here with my loaded wagons and artillery.
The mounted militia and Arkansas troops could make this a rendezvous,
and, by being out continually scouting, could subsist themselves and the
better watch the movements of the enemy. There are no inhabitants
here. The proposition above made is, of course, upon the idea that no
movement south could be made before I reached Rolla. I am requested
to ask if the men to be furloughed may not visit you in person to obtai

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your approval. It will nearly consume the time of their furloughs to
await starting until your approval reaches them here. Paymaster has
not arrived. News from Little Rock is that Kirby Smith commands the
department, Holmes the District of Arkansas, Price that of Missouri.
Woman just in h7om there, seeking the exchange of an officer, her hus-
band, with letter from Holmes on subject, directed to the commander
at Springfield, where the husband is confined. She left on the 6th in-
stant. No movement then made.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
	WA. WEER,
	Colonel, Commanding Division.


IIDQRS. DETACHMENT ND~TH REGT. KANsAs VOL. CAY.,
	-	Humboldt, Kans., April 116, 1863.
Maj. Gen. JAMEs G. BLUNT,
Commanding District of Kansas:
	SIR:	I have the honor to report that, on the 10th day of April, I sent
a detachment of my company to the Cottonwood country in search of
contraband property, agreeably to your orders of the  instant.
About 40 miles from its month, the detachment came up with a herd ot
about 1,000 head of cattle, in charge of about 40 Delaware and Shawnee
Indians. The Indians resisted, and the detachment (of 6 men) were
unable to take possession of them, the Indians being armed and mounted.
The above information I got to-day. Under the present circumstances, it
is impossible for me to send a force sufficient to take the cattle. I have
in herd here or near here about 550 head of cattle, which I have been
unable to send to Fort Scott, for the reason that I deem it unsafe to do
it without an escort of at least 20 men, for the following reasons: About
one week ago a party of bushwhackers made a raid on Lightning Creek,
capturing a large amount of stock, and committing other depredations;
and a few days previous to that a raid was made, I think by the Osage
Indians, in the same vicinity, who murdered a very worthy citizen, about
sixty years of age, and his son. I am also informed that there is much
dissatisfaction among the Osages, and that they are holding secret coun-
cils, and have about come to the conclusion that the whites are so divided
among themselves that they can make a successful fight against us.
To-day one of my pickets was taken prisoner; his horse and arms taken.
Other reliable reports lead me to the belief that the enemy are in force
some 40 miles below, on the Neosho. I have detachments out in pursuit
of them, and, as soon as they report, I will report the result to you at
once. I must, from necessity, keep a force on the Verdigris, in order to
enforce your orders of the instant. Taking all the facts into con-
sideration, I would respectfully suggest the propriety of sending at least
two companies more here, not only to protect the citizens from outrages
of Indians, but to carry out your orders above referred to, and to protect
the Government from depredations in stealing stock by the Indians.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W.	DOUDNA,
Captain Company C, Ninth Regt. Kansas Volunteer Cavalry.

	P. S.I presume it is unnecessary for me to add that I feel that I am
in a very critical situation, and feel the importance of re-enforcements
at the earliest possible moment. Livingston and the Osages, I am in-
formed, have had consultations

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HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF KANSAS,
Port Leavenworth, Kans., April 17, 1863.
Maj. Gem SAMUEL R. CURTIS
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	GENERAL:	I telegraphed you this morning relative to the Fifth Regi.
ment Missouri State Militia (Colonel Penicks regiment). I understand
Governor Gamble designs having it mustered out of service. I know
not for what reason, except that the regiment is too loyal to suit his
theory of war. The regiment is the most efficient of all the Missouri
State Militia; the men and officers are reliable, and for this reason it
should be the last to be mustered out of the service. I do not see how
they can be spared from Jackson County at this time. They are willing,
and even anxious, to change their military status, and be remustered
as regular volunteers. I think measures should be taken to have the
transfer made without delay.
	A portion of the First Regiment Missouri State Militia (Colonel Mc.
Ferrans regiment) is in this district, stationed at ilarrisonville. I have
no confidence in them. Rebels and bushwhackers speak of them in
true commendable terms. I shall send them out of my district. I have
no use for them, and shall not feed them. If Governor Gamble has any
use for them, he can take them. You need have no apprehensions in
regard to the Red Legs. I shall treat them and all other lawless bands
as I shall treat bushwhackers. I expect to hang a few of them soon by
way of example. Inclosed you will find a copy of instructions to Colo-
nel Lynde to govern his action upon the border. I hope it will meet
your approbation.
	I have the honor to be, general, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. G. BLUNT,
	Major. General, Commanding.
[Inclosure.]

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF KANSAS,
Col. E. LYNDE,	Port Leavenworth, April 16, 1863.
Commanding Ninth Regiment Kansas Volunteers:
	COLONEL: The western tier of counties of the State of Missouri, lying
south of the Missouri River, being now embraced within the limits of
this district, you will, therefore, for the purpose of protecting loyal citi.
zen~ and punishing traitors and insuring peace and quiet upon the
borders of Kansas and Missouri, move the troops under your command
into the border tier of counties before mentioned (your headquarters
remaining at Paola, Kans.), and co-operate with such other loyal Federal
troops as you may find within the limits of this district. The troops
should be kept moving or patrolling the border counties, and exercise
the utmost vigilance and promptness in discovering and destroying all
bands of guerrillas and outlaws, and when such parties are met with
arms in their hands, opposing the Federal authorities, they are not to
be considered as belligerents, according to the rules and usages of civ-
ilized warfare; but, having organized within the Federal lines to oppose
the Federal authorities by armed resistance, they must be treated as
insurgents, and shall suffer death. When such persons are taken pris.
oners, which should as much as possible be avoided, they will be sum-
marily tried by a military commission, to be appointed by the senior
officer present, and, if found guilty, must be executed by hanging or
shooting, without delay; but, in carrying out these instructions, grea

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discrimination and judgment should be exercised, to the end that no
loyal or innocent person shall sulThr. The troops must be kept under
complete discipline and subordination, and all officers held accountable
for the conduct of the men immediately under their command.
	No person or parties bearing arms, and not in the military service,
will be allowed to go into the State of Missouri as camp followers, nor
will such person or parties be tolerated within this military district.
	All operations against rebels must be directed by the legal military
authorities. This injunction is to apply especially to an organization
known as the Red Legs, which is an organized band of thieves and
violators of law .and good order. All such persons found prowling over
the country, without a legitimate purpose, must be disarmed and if
they shall be caught in the act of thieving or other lawlessness, or in
the possession of stolen property, for which they cannot give a good
and sufficient reason, they shall be shot upon the spot. And as there
is reason to believe that officers in the military service are implicated,
directly or indirectly, in the offenses committed by Red Legs and
other lawless bands, therefore, upon the evidence that any officer has
failed or neglected to carry out the foregoing instructions in reference
to such offenders, they will be dishonorably dismissed the service of the
United States. General Orders, No.9, of March 27, issued by Brigadier-
General Loan, will remain in force in that portion of Missouri embraced
within this district until further orders. All stock and other property
taken from rebels in the State of Missouri will be turned over to the
commanding officer at Kansas City.
	Copies of the foregoing instructions will be furnished commanding
officers in the border counties of Missouri, for their information and
guidance.
JAS. G. BLUNT,
Major- General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS DISTRIcT OF KANSAS,
Port Leavenworth, Kans., April 17, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	GENERAL: Recent telegraphic dispatches from Colonel Phillips (a
synopsis of which was telegraphed you by my adjutant on yesterday
during my absence at Kansas City) report that he has had two skir-
mishes with the enemy this side of the Arkansas River, completely
routing them, killing their leader and a number of men,and driving
them all across the river. Colonel Phillips is now occupying Fort Gibson
with a portion of his command. The refugee Cheroke& s have arrived
at their homes, and are putting in their crops. They are in fine spirits,
and much pleased at the prospect of again occupying their country.
Rebel forces on the south side of the river are guarding all the fords to
prevent Union citizens from Southwestern Arkansas and Texas, as also
well-disposed Choctaws and Creeks, from crossing over to join our
forces. I have directed Colonel Phillips not to attempt to hold any
position on the south side of the river, and to keep his forces within
snpporting distance, to prevent being attacked in detail by the enemy
in force. It is quite evident that the rebels intend to make an effort to
cross the river, and advance north through the Indian country. In my
opinion their purpose is not to move through Missouri, but upon Kan-
sas. This opinion is confirmed by information I obtain through th

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Knights of the Golden Circle. I have a man who joined some time since
in Missouri for certain purposes. fle has been for some time with
Todds band of guerrillas in Jackson County, and is well posted in the
working of the order, and the purposes for which they are organized.
Jexpecttomakeadescentupononeoftheirlodgesafewnightshence,
and, if successful in taking them in, I think I shall hang all I catch.
There are about 800 of them in Kansas and 10,000 in the State of Mis-
souri. They are all sworn to support the Southern Confederacy, and
are secretly procuring arms, and are confident that Price will succeed
in invading Kansas and Missouri. iLlecrniting officers from Prices
army are constantly arriving, and a regular correspo.ndence by rebel
mail is carried on between here and the rebel army. The plan of Price,
as revealed by these Knights of the Golden Circle, is to make a feint
with a small force in the direction of Springfield or Itolla, while with
his main force he ~vill move up the Arkansas, and through the Indian
country upon Kansas, while the troops for the protection of thi.5 line are
diverted for the protection of IRolla. Thus, in addition to being the most
desirable plan for themfor there is no State they would so much like
to devastate as thisit is the most feasible plan; for, leaving Fort
Smith with ten days supplies of rations, they could reach Fort Scott
through a country well provided with grazing, provided there was no
force to oppose them; whereas they cannot move a large army up through
Arkansas, for the want of grass. Besides, there is nothing to attract
them in Missouri, or supplies to sustain them, except the Government
stores at the posts, which could be easily destroyed by ns if necessary,
while Kansas would furnish abundance of supplies after reaching her
south border. We should not suffer ourselves to be deceived in regard to
their anticipated movements. Whatever 1 may be able to learn through
the order I will keep you posted in. The telegraph should not be
used in making mention of the Knights of the Golden Circle. General
Ewing has received orders from General Herron to join his conimand
with the Kansas troops now in this district. I shall retain them in my
district unless I receive orders from you to the contrary, as I believe
that all of them and many more will be needed here before long.
I have the honor to be, general, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. G. BLUNT,
Major. General, Commanding.


WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April 18, 1863.
Governor SAUNDERS, Omaha, Nebr.:
	It was the opinion of military officers in the West that the Nebraska
cavalry could be spared to operate against hostile Indians up the Mis-
souri iRiver.
II. W. HALLECK,
General-in. Chief.


HEADQUARTERS EIGHTH AND NINTH DISTRICTS,
Port Gibson, C. N., April 18, 1803Evening.
Colonel HARRISON,
Commanding Post, Payetteville, Ark.:
	Sn~:	I am here, and operating in the Creek Nation, south of the river,
to raise the new Indian regiments. With the pledges given by other
parties and Government agents, it would be difficult to carry the India

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force again to Fayetteville; so, if you are threatened, or if you should
need my support, it would be necessary for you to enter the Nation. If
you get equipped and armed, and could march your force to join mine,
we could demolish any force at Van Buren or Fort Smith. My line of
supplies will now be by Grand [Neosho] River, and I could not leave
the forces below here at Webbers or Fort Smith to go below. In fact,
it would be ruinous to attempt to move the Indian force into Arkansas
until they are drawn sufficiently far from the Arkansas River that they
would not cross it.
	I write this fully so that you will understand our mutual necessities.
I thought, when I formerly wanted the aid of your command to take
Fort Smith, that driving the enemy from that point when it was weak
would relieve you, and permit me to perform a useful and inevitable
duty in the Indian country. For the past, however, I have no repin-
inbs, and merely refer to it so that you will understand me.
	If you get fully equipped, as you desired, I think our joint force suf-
ficient to drive the enemy from Fort Smith, Ozark, and even Clarksville.
In the mean time I shall try and break up the forces trying to be or-
ganized in front of me. The Arkansas River is np past fording. It
will be impossible for me to move all of my force from the Nation, as I
shall have to leave some to protect the people.
	Keep me advised as to your condition. Send scouts (spies) on to the
Arkansas River to learn if there is any attempt to mass a force, and
inform me of what you learn.
	How are your fortifications ~ Mine are progressing rapidly here.
	As I have already written, if you are threatened, move westward and
join me, informing parties in your rear of the movements.
	Have you had communication with Colonel Weer I
	Please send me some late papers if you have them.
WA. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.

CASSYILLE, Mo., April 18, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM F. CLOUD, Commanding:

	I would state that, on the morning of the 15th instant, I sent a lady as
a spy down in the section of country near Berryville, and she has just
returned, making the following report:
	She says she stopped on the night of the 16th 5 miles west of Berry-
ville, and that, on the morning of the 17th instant, 100 men of Marina-
dukes command passed the house where she had stoppedthe same men
whom Captain Humphrey fought. They said that they were going to
Newton County, Missouri, but were to report back to their commander
within twenty-one days, nd that Col. Congreve Jackson was 6 miles
south of Berryville with 600 men, and that Marmaduke was at Poca-
hontas with a considerable force, which was confidentially told the lady
of the house by the captain in command of the party ; also that General
Price was between Little Rock and Batesyihle, en route for Missouri, but
was marching slowly, and foraging for his Missouri troops that were in
behind. They asked a great many questions with regard to our strength,
situation, & c., and then said they might not attack this place for several
days. An officer told the lady of the house that we would not be here
five days for all the reenforcernent~ that could get here within that
tinie.
DAVID MCKEE,
JiThjor, Comm ndiug Post.
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GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF KANSAS,
iNo. 10.	Fort Leavenworth, Kans., April 18, 1863.
	I. Martial law is hereby abolished in the city of Leavenworth, K~ns.,
and the troops on provost duty relieved.
	IT. The provost-marshal will turn over and account for all property
in his possession to the proper department.
	Contraband stock, & c., will be turned over to Maj. L. C. Easton, quar-
termaster, Fort Leavenworth, on a special order from these headquar-
ters.
	By order of Maj. Gen. J. G. Blunt:
THOS. MOONLIGHT,
Lieutenant-Colonel and Chief of Staff.


BLOOlVEFIELD, April 20, 1863.
Brig. Gen. J. W. DAVIDSON,
Commanding Saint Louis District of Missouri:
	GENERAL: I have the honor to inclose you report of Major [Hiram
M.] Huller of his expedition into Arkansas.*
	All probably was accomplished by that expedition that could have
been done, but it is easy to see the depressing effect that the mutinous
spirit displayed at Chalk Bluff must have had on the command. I have
42 mutineers in arrest, working them on the defenses of this place, and
it is not supposable that the arrests indicate the full proportion of this
mutinous spirit. I have every reason to believe that this objection to
moving out of the State originated amongst commissioned officers. I
have directed inquiries, but may not be able to report evidence suffi-
cient for conviction before a court, although abundant for our moral
conviction of their guilt. Examination as to military capability before
a properboard would rid the service of these self-emasculated gentry,
who desire to circumscribe their service of their country by State lines.
	I shall move a reconnaissance in force toward Doniphan to-night,
under command of Colonel La Grange, who, with a truly honorable
spirit of enterprise, desires the assignment to that duty. Due care has
been had to keep us advised of what is doing within the enemys lines.
	The First Wisconsin are encamped 4 miles on the other side of the
Castor, where I can hold them for any move. I have commenced works
of defense, plans of which I will forward as soon as I can get copies,
and have been felling timber and making abatis.
	I shall keep fully in view, in every move I make, the importance of
covering and protecting Ironton, by falling back on Patterson, if neces-
sary. In doing this, I will afford what protection I can to Cape Girar-
dean, and at the same time seek to harass and cut off the communica-
tions of the enemy. I pray you not to be apprehensive about my keep-
ing my little force compact and in hand. If you hear of my allowing
enterprising moves by detachment, be sure I am proceeding on well-
founded information of the enemys weakness in that quarter, and I
shall endeavor not to sacrifice the chance of a victory over an army by
minor enterprises, however tempting the opportunity.
	I am still keeping 40 wagons here loaded with commissary supplies.
I left Major Crane at the Cape, and expected him here yesterday. I
regret this delqy, as we might have been paid while waiting, and no
time lost.

~ Not found

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	We succeeded in capturing the quartermaster of Colonel Kitchen
yesterday, and also received a prisoner from Captain ilulse, at Chalk
Bluff, whom papers, captured with him, dellote to be a lieutenant in the
rebel army.
	We have captured 2 men who were engaged in taking our couriers
on the Ironton route. One of them, in attempting to escape,was shot
dead.
	All communication by telegraph has been cut off for three days. I
hope to have it right soon.
I have tEe honor to be, your obedient servant,
JOHT McNEIL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.



HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
& tint Louis, 1~o., April 20, 1863.
Maj. Gen. F. J. HERRON:
	GENERAL: Yours of the 15th is duly received. I suppose you have
seen the dispatch from Fayetteville, reporting our successful repulse of
the ebels. My information from Little Rock is not very recent, but all
accounts concur in showing that Price is there or on this side, trying to
rally an army. I cannot ascertain the whereabouts of Marmaduke, but
some circumstances induce me to think he is still near Batesville. I hope
to go and see your troops, and could then confer with you persinally. I
shall determine in a few days (two or three), and if I cannot go, you must
come. I hope your horses are now being well fed and improved, ready
for marching. My orders all tend to the idea of holding on until boats
go up the Arkansas River. If you get news of the enemy in front, give
me immediate intelligence. I have just seen your dispatch to Colonel
Chipman, which this letter sufficiently answers. I do not see that I can
say anything more in regard to your First Division. I leave it to your
own discretion as to its command and movements.
	Forsyth is an important crossing, which we may desire to use, and I
therefore require a good ferry to be arranged. I hope it may be con-
venient to preserve it.
I am, very truly, yours,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
	]ifajor- General.


[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]
	4	.	April 20, 1863.
Major.General HERRON, Rolla:
	Your cavalry should move forward. Marmaduke is driving the Pat-
terson pickets toward Pilot Knob.* The enemy is said to be 4,000
strong, and your force may be of great use before we are through with
him. Other forces might be advanced to Salem to support your cav-
alry. General Davidson is massing troops in this district.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
	Major-General.
* See Marmadukes expedition into Missouri, April 17May 2,1863, Part I, pp.251305

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Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R CURTIS,	ROLLA, Mo., April 20, 1863.
Saint Louis, Mo.:
	Would it not be best to advance the cavalry of both divisions as far
as Centreville ~ I can send 3,000 cavalry and one battery, under Gen-
eral Yandever, to that place, leaving the infantry here. There is no
forage abont Salem, and the command cannot snbsist there until spring
is fnrther advanced. Your latest telegram is just received. Orders all
issued to move at once. General Yandever goes in command. If you
think the infantry had better move, please telegraph.
F.	J. HEIRIRON,
Major. General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION,
Springfield, Mo., April 20, 1863.
Maj. Gen. F. J. HERRON:
	I rode last night from Forsyth, to get in closer communication with
you. My last forage train arrived before I left. I became convinced
that I could not snbsist my animals any longer at Forsyth. I was corn-
pelled to make trips for forage which consumed ten to twelve days.
South of the region I foraged in subsistence could be had,but itwas
too far; the danger of starvation was imminent. I therefore started
all the transportation and the battery to Springfield last evening.
They will be here to-morrow. The cavalry and two mountain howitzers
I have sent south, with such instructions as will nOt only effectually
ascertain the approach of an enemy to Forsyth or Springfield, but will
insure the destruction of the guerrilla bands that inhabit the region at
Yellville. Two of my men taken prisoners were inhumanly butchered.
The place will probably be destroyed. This matter demands an expla-
nation from Marmaduke. I will write, by mail, particulars. I have
left at Forsyth two regiments of infantry (Nineteenth Iowa and Ninth
Wisconsin), but without transportation or camp and garrison equipage.
I can subsist my command at Springfield much easier than at Forsyth,
and would respectfully ask permission to move the whole here. I will
nndertake, with my cavalry, to scour the country into Arkansas from
this point, so as to protect it. White IRiver can be crossed anywhere.
These operations of the cavalry will assist Union men out of the bushes,
where they are secreted, and arm them. I dislike to have the infantry
encamped without tents, & c., for fear of sickness, yet to keep their
transportation would insure its loss. I have hastened ahead, so that
if you disapprove this action of mine, I will promptly return, and re-
main at Forsyth, as heretofore. I hear that you have issued some
order to the troops near Fort Scott as to their movements. May I ask
the favor of being informed as to its nature, that I may prepare accord-
ingly0?
WM. WEER,
6~olonel, ~7Jomnmanding Division.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TIlE FRONTIER,
April 20, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM WEER, Springfield, Mo.:
	You will bring your infantry from Forsyth to Springfield, and move
in the direction of Houston, selecting some good foraging country nea

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that place. I have ordered the balance of the First Division to join you
without delay. Supply yourself with any quartermasters stores that
can be had at Springfield. I send with this a message for Colonel
Ewing. Have it forwarded to him by the quickest possible mode.
F.	J. HERRON,
Major. General, Gommanding.

[Inclosure.]

IROLLA, Mo., April 20 1863.
Col. THOMAS EWING, Fort Scott, Kans.:

	You will move that portion of the First Division near Fort Scott
across the country north of Springfield to Houston, in Texas County,
where the balance of the division, under Colonel Weer, will be found.
Leave an energetic officer at Fort Scott, to bring up any of the com-
mand not back in time to move with you. You will please move the
command to the place named without delay. Report to me, by return
messenger, what route you have taken. Take with you from twenty to
thirty days rations.

F.	J. HERRON,
Major. General, Commanding.
S



SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 20, 1863.

Colonel SALOMON:

	DEAR SIR: General Herron consents that the infantry be moved to
Springfield. You will, therefore, start them as soon as possible, including
your own regiment and the Nineteenth Iowa. The cavalry will carry
out the programme already made known to them by me. They, how-
ever, should be paid before you start, and bring with you the paymaster.
Let the cavalry go south, and return by way of Hartville, where they
will probably find us. Let them inquire for us all along from White
River north, as we may be in the south part of Wright County. Cap-
tains Shaw and Off should join Lieutenant-Colonel White, if practi-
cable. If they have not arrived before you start, some word should be
left with the inhabitants to that effect. Arrangements should also be
made with the paymaster to deposit their pay here for them.
	You will remember there are some one hundred guns and ammunition,
intended for armingindependent organizations in Arkansas. If any well-
known, loyal, and responsible man, leader of a company, will receipt for
them, you may turn them over to him, or any portion of them, taking his
receipt and the names of his men; if not, bring them with you. Let the
idea be circulated that this class of meu can get arms by calling upon
me anywhere. If the cavalry do not hear of ns at Hartville, they will
have to come to Springfield. Bring away the ferry-boat rope, and se-
cure the boats by hiding them, if possible.
Yours, truly,
WM. WEER,
Colonel, Commanding Division.

	P. S.The rebels made a dash at Fayetteville and got whipped. No
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, Mo., April 20, 1863.
Col. CHESTER HARDING, Jr., Saint Joseph, JYfo.:
	COLONEL:	Yours of the 14th was duly received. I am glad to see
you have put the troops to moving about; it is far better for them,and
will keep the rebel camps in great fear. I am glad also to see that Gen-
eral Hall heartily co-operates. I think you are making a favorable im-
pression in the district. There is no law which would give us authority
to receive the militia as United States troops, unless the President will
so accept them under the conscript law. By that law, all persons be-
tween twenty and forty-five are the United States forces; and it may
be the President could, under that law, continue the neighborhood or-
ganizations, and furnish the forces as ,United States troops. I have
not studied the question. When the proper officers are appointed, this
may be considered. In the mean time, when we have a sensible man
like General Hall to deal with, I think we can get on very well. I sup-
pose the quartermaster furnishes those who are in the service, and I do
not care what they are called, if they will only be ready to fight rebels
when they show their hand in Missouri.
Very truly, your friend,
SAML. B. CURTIS,
~ajor-General.

[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,] April 20,1863.
Colonel PHILLIPS, In the Field:
	Colonel Harrison has repulsed the enemy; but the danger was immi-
nent, and the risk should not have been taken. You must be near
enough to support him, or he must be near enough to support you. If
you had been near enough to co-operate, the enemy could have been
pursued, and his artillery taken. Your force is not strong enough to
operate in separate commands against formidable force. There is no
need of it. You, being the senior officer in that portion of General
Blunts district, will see that such risks are not repeated.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 20, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL B. CURTIS,
Commanding Department, Saint Louis:
	Parties of 200 and 300 are continually passing into the southwest
portion of this district. Will have to abandon the western tier of coun-
ties in order to protect my center, or have more troops placed at my
disposal. Will General Blunt garrison the counties thus abandoned~l
They are McDonald, Newton, Jasper, Barton, and Vernon.
Respectfully,
W.	F. CLOUD,
Colonel, Commanding.

ROLLA, Mo., April 20, 1863.
Brig. Gen. W. W. ORME,
Commanding Third Division, Army of the Frontier:
	GENERAL:	The major-general commanding directs that your division
be at once put in readiness to move at a moments notice. You will se

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that every exertion is used to make the most of the lirnite(l time which
will probably intervene before taking the field for active sei~vice. Fif-
teen days~ rations will be carried by the wagons, and, if not on hand;
must be at once procured.
Very respectfully, ycur obedient servant,
J.	D. BREWSTER,
Captain and Aide-de-Gamp.


PILOT KNoB, Mo., April 20, 1863.
General DAVIDSON, Saint Louis:
	I understand Colonel [Edwin] Smart has fallen back to Stony Bat-
tery, and is fighting like a hero. The rebels have two pieces of artil-
lery. Marmaduke undoubtedly commands. He (Smart) wants assist-
ance. The last report says nothing of the number of the rebels. Can
I dismount the 32-pounder guns in Fort Curtis and bring the 24-pounder
howitzers up here and put them on the hill above the depot ~ I will go
out to meet the rebels if they come, and [have half a chance, but would
like to help Smart, if you say so. Please answer immediately, for I am
making my arrangements now. The mutineers of Stanges battery
say they will man the-guns if there is to be a fight.
JOIJIN F. TYLER,
Colonel, Commanding.


PILOT KNOB, April 20, 1863.
General DAVIDSON, Saint Louis:
	A messenger from Colonel Smart says the rebels, under Marmaduke,
are fighting with about 4,000 men and artillery, partly heavy. Our men
were only about 300, the others being on scouts. Colonel Smart is fall-
ing back as fast as he can, but fighting as he comes. I think it would
be best to order Colonel Bell and the troops at Centreville to concen-
trate at this place, that our forces may be hurled against them in a mass.
Advise me early. I will be ready here.
JOHN F. TYLER,
Colonel, Commanding.


SAINT LOUIS, Mo., April 20, 1863.
Colonel TYLER:
	You stay where the depot is and protect that. The rebels are fight-
ing for supplies. Bring the 24-pounder howitzers up to the depot and
place them in position. Hold on to Fort Curtis; it covers the entrance
to Bellevue Valley. Send the Third Iowa to cover Smarts retreat.
Concentrate your troops in good position at the depot.
J.	W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.



OMAHA, KEBR., April 20, 1863.
Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLEOK.
General-in- Chief:
	A part of our troops can and ought to go up the Missouri. None, in
my opinion, should cross the river. If they are taken from the wes

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side, Kearny, Laramie, ilalleck, telegraph and stage lilies, and the
frontier will have less than 400 troops for protection. Popes demon-
stration in the north will drive hostile tribes npon our frontier.
ALVIN SAUNDERS,
Governor of Nebraska.


SAINT Louis, Mo., April 21, 1863.
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief:
Colonel Smart, commanding a picket at Patterson, was approached
by a large force yesterday at 12 oclock. He fell back, bringing away
or destroying supplies. Skirmishing continued 8 miles. Our loss about
50. Forces are being concentrated at Pilot Knob, and General David-
son and General Yandever will probably unite a sufficient force.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.

SAINT Louis, Mo., April 21, 1803.
Colonel TYLER:

	Have the Third Iowa and the Third Missouri Cavalry and Stanges
 battery pnt in marching order immediately, ready to move the moment
Glover and Caldwell come down. Say to Colonel Glover as soon as he
comes down that he must pursue Marmaduke with great caution and
advise ns where he has gone or is. He ought to be able to cut up
Marmaduke if he has only 1,500 men. After his fight I shall telegraph
Glover to move at once. Concentrate Smarts regiment and your in-
fantry at the depot; same with Mortons troops and the b~ ttery as soon
as they come down. McNeil is moving up to re-enforce the Knob.
	Have you heard from Bell? You must have cavalry patrols in every
direction for 20 miles out, watching the movements of the enemy.
	Telegraph freely everything.
J.	W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier- General.


SAINT Louis DISTRICT,
April 21, 186311 p. m.
Major-General HERRON, Rolla:
	The following dispatch just received:
PILOT KNOB, April 2110 p. m.
	From a reliable man, who this day came in from Patterson, I nnderstand that Price,
with a very large force (reports say 20,000 men), was early this morning at McKenzie
Creek, 8 miles west of Patterson, and was moving this way. One of Colonel Smarts
men, who was on picket at Patterson, left behind, and just returned, says he saw
about 10,000 troops and counted nineteen pieces of artillery.
JOhN F. TYLER,
Colonel, Commanding.

	This is probably an exaggerated account, but I have no doubt but
that there are from 6,000 to 7,000 troops at or near Patterson, and that
Price is there in person. I shall go down to the Knob in the morning.
I have sent out to communicate with Yandever. As yet we do not
know where the enemys maiu force is. I can hold the Knob with m

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3,000 men against what is coming. General Curtis desires me to give
you the above information. I believe they will try to get as near Saint
Louis as they can.
J.	W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier-General.


SAINT LOUIS, No., April 21, 186311.50 p. m.
Colonel TYLER:
	Send hired express (Deer, or any trusty man) to Centreville, to com-
municate your last dispatch about Price to General Vandever, who is
marching toward the Knob. Send hired express of trusty men to Fred-
ericktown rapidly to ascertain whereabouts of General McNeil, and to
hurry him up, by my order. Call out Lindsays and Whitelys regiments
of Enrolled Militia immediately; put them in camp as fast as you can,
or in proper buildings at Arcadia. Put the court-house and main build-
ings in a state of defense at Arcadia; do the same, if required, at the
Knob. The two 24-pounder howitzers must be planted at the depot in
proper position. I will be down in the morning with an extra engineer
officer. Drill your troops; drill three times a day.
	Have you ammunition enough for small-arms ~? You ought to have
150 rounds per man. Office open all night. Acknowledge receipt.
J.	W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier-General.


SAINT Loins DISTRICT, April 21, 1863.
General HERRON, Rolla:
	The enemy drove Smarts regiment out of Patterson, one of my out-
posts, yesterday about 4 p. m. Hard fighting; our loss in killed,
wounded, and missing said to be 200. The enemys force variously
estimated from 2,500 to 4,000, with artillery. Marmaduke said to be
in command. The worst of it is, Smart has lost Marmadukes where-
abouts. I send Glover, with 1,500 cavalry and four pieces, after him.
If your cavalry could co-operate, we may get him or his artillery. I
think he will go out by the way of Barnesville, as he knows I have a
small post there.
J.	W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier-General.


SAINT LouIs, Mo., April 21, 18631.30 p. m.

Colonel TYLER, Commanding:
	No flag of truce can go to the enemy until this fighting is over. You
must defend Fort Curtis; it covers the entrance to the Bellevue Valley.
J.	W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier-General.


ROLLA, Mo., April 21, 1863.
Brigadier-General DAVIDSON, Saint Louis:
	I have sent General Vandever, with 2,500 cavalry and six pieces of
artillery, in the direction of Pilot Knob. Should he hear of the enem

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at Barnesyille, he is instructed to go down by way of Centreville.
Glover had better be notified of his approach, and, if possible, open
communication with him.
F.	J. HERRON,
Major-General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Rolla, Mo., April 21, 1863.
Brig. Gen. W. W. ORME, Commanding Third Divi8ion:
	GENERAL:	You will have the First Iowa aiid Eighth Missouri Cav-
alry in readiness to move at 12 oclock, without wagons, and with five
days rations in the haversack.
	The enemy are moving on Pilot Knob, and all our cavalry force, under
General Vandever, will move to that point without delay. General
Yandever will send orders to the commanding officers of the regiments
at what hour and by what route to move. The balance of your com-
mand will be prepared to move forward at such time as may be neces-
sary to co-operate with the cavalry. Compel the regiments to turn out
as many men as possible.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F.	J. HEIRROI{,
Major- General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, April 21, 1863.
Maj. Gen. F. J. HERRON, Commanding, Roila:
	Your dispatch, in regard to moving to Houston, received this morn-
ing. Your dispatch to Colonel Ewing was sent by me to Fort Scott
early in the day. My transportation and battery are all here, and will
start to-morrow morning to Houston, via H artville. The infantry, no
doubt, left Forsyth this morning, as I sent a messenger through last
night. I will remain here until they arrive and go on with them. I
would call your attention to facts, as I learn, that the other part of my
division is about to be paid in Kansas. This is contrary to my pro.
gramme, and, if persisted in, will lead to delay in their moving. Pay-
masters here say that they have plenty of money, and will pay them on
sight. I have so written them. Please ask General Curtis to stop their
payment in Kansas. I would not mention the matter had I not heard
things here that render me somewhat suspicious. My scouting parties
to West Plains and Talbots Ferry got to Forsyth last evening. They
report no enemy of importance; nothing but guerrilla bands. The whole
cavalry and two mountain howitzers left there to-day for the South; will
meet me at Houston. They will take a considerable journey in Arkansas.
WM. WEBB,
Colonel, Gommanding Division.


HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF KANSAS,
Fort Leavenworth, Kans., April 22, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL B. CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	GENERAL:	I have information that some 2,000 or 3,000 rebels are
collected on the Canadian River, for the purpose of making a raid int

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the settlement of Southwestern Kansas. Raids by advanced parties
have already been made. Large herds of stock are being driven from
the Indian country, in the direction of Pikes Peak, by bands of them.
The Osage Indians. on the southern border, are also becoming trouble-
some, and a part of them, no doubt, are allied with the rebels. I have
not sufficient mounted force to meet the emergency. It is quite evident
to me that the demonstration made upon Southwestern Kansas, as well
as that made in Southeastern Missouri, is to create a diversion of our
troops, to ]et the main rebel force come up through the Indian Territory,
npon the border of Kansas and Missouri.
	In my opinion there is not half troops enough in your department to
meet the coming crisis.
	The Knights of the Golden Circle are becoming bolder here every day.
They are evidently posted, and understand the movements of the rebel
forces.
	Respectfully, & c.,	JAS. G. BLUNT,
	]lfajor.General, Commanding.

ROLLA, Mo., April 22, 186310 p. m.
Major.General CURTIS:
	I will move my entire command to Salem to.morrow, and encamp 5 or
10 miles south of that place, awaiting news from Vandever. I have
ordered the First Division to Houston, but to.night received a letter
from Ewing, stating that Blunt said he would not permit any of the
troops to move without an order from you. The sending of the First
Division to Fort Scott was part of a scheme to get them detached from
this army. Will you please issue an order for them to move ~l
	F. J. HERRON,
Major. General, Commanding.


SAINT LouIs, Mo., April 22, 186310 p. m.
Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief:
	I wish Major [E. D.] Major, Alton prison, exchanged for Major McCon-
nel, taken and paroled by rebels yesterday. McConnel has important
intelligence to disclose after exchange. Immediate answer is desired. -
Rebels 10,000 strong in South Missouri. They hope to co-operate with
forces raising in Illinois. Much excitement at Pilot Knob, but the enemy
seems to move toward Camp Girardeau or Dallas, to cut off Bloomfield
forces. Their move seems daring and confident.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


ROLLA, Mo., April 22, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS, ~S1aint Louis, Mo.:
	General Davidson has telegraphed me the latest information. Should
Price come up farther, I would like to move over and attack him. My
infantry is ready to march whenever ordered, but ~ol onel [Franklin
D.] ~ refusal to send carriages for [David] Murphys battery
may leave me short several pieces of artillery. I think he should be
ordered to furnish me the new carriages at once, as the want of them
might prove serious. I have ordered the First Division to move from
Fort Scott across to Houston, and will concentrate it at that point

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MO., ARK., KANS., END. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.
Should a strong move be made in the direction of Pilot Knob, our whole
force will be necded. General Vandever is near Centreville this morn-
ing with 2,500 cavalry and six pieces of artillery. I had to send heavy
guns with him, not having howitzers. General Davidson can commu-
nicate with him from Pilot Knob.
F.	J. HERRON,
Major- General, Gommanding.


SAINT Louis, Mo, April 22, 1863.
Major-General HERRON, Rolla, ]Jfo.:
	There is no time for changing your carriages. If a strong force is at
or near Pilot Knob, your whole available force should be moving for-
ward to support Vandever. Reports are extravagant as to Prices num-
bers, but your forces at Salem or Houston would be in better position
if occasion requires help. Move forward, and keep me advised. Will
post Davidson.
SAML. H. CURTIS,
Miajor. General.

IIEADQUARTEi~S FIRST DIVISION,
Springfield, Mo., April 22, 1863.
Maj. Gen. F J. IIERRON, Rolla:
	One of my scouting parties to Talbots Ferry reports that Price is
moving up the Arkansas River. I can hardly credit this intelligence.
I have a number of officers promoted from ranks, and men who need
service of a mustering officer. Please inform me if you will send one to
Houston, or shall I send them to Rolla. Paymasters refuse to pay until
they are mustered in. Will you also give me the necessary authority
to take the paymaster to Houston ~ Infantry left Forsyth this 6 a. m.
Cavalry went south yesterday. All my transportation left here this
morning for Houston.
WM. WEER,
6~olonel, Commanding.

ROLLA, Mo., April 22, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM WEER, Springfield, Mo.:
	Your telegram received. Move your command~o Houston with as little
delay as possible, notifying mc of the time you start from Springfield,
and of your arrival at Houston. You can communicate with me at
Salem from Houston. Keep a strict lookout to the east and south, for
Marmadukes cavalry will be in front of you. I will regulate the pa.y-
master. Get what quartermasters supplies your command needs from
Springfield. IReduce baggage, and do not draw any tents. Shelter tents
will be sent here and issued to this army. Do not start the battery and
transportation until the infantry comes up. It would not be safe.
F.	J. HERROK,
Major- General, Commanding.

SPECIAL ORDEThS, ~ WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJT. GEN.S OFFICE,
	Ko. 183.	f	Washington, April 22, 1803.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	VII. Brig. Gen. Clinton B. Fisk, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby relieved
from duty in the Department of the Tennessee, and will report in person

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without delay, to Major General Curtis, commanding Department of the
Missouri, for duty.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	By order of the Secretary of War:
	E. D. TOWNSEND,
	Assistant Adjutant- General.


GENERAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE Missouni,
	No. 30.	Saint Louis, Mo., April 22, 1863.
	To warn the public of the severe penalties which will follow new trans-
gressions in this department, and for the convenience of district com-
manders, judge-advocates, and military courts, the following laws of war
and general instructions are prescribed. Judge-advocates will be gov-
erned accordingly in drawing their charges, and military courts in their
findings, throughout this department:
	I. THE Spy.Some questions having arisen where authorities cannot
be conveniently referred to as to what constitutes a spy, attention is
invited to the following:
	Spies are persons who, in disguise, or under false pretenses, insinuate themselves
among the enemy, in order to discover the state of his affairs, to pry into his designs,
and then communicate to their employer the information thus obtained. * * *
The term spy is frequently. applied to persons sent to reconnoiter an enemys position,
his forces, defenses, & c., but not in disguise, or under false pretenses. Such, however,
are not spies in the sense in which that term is used in military and international
law; nor are persons so employed liable to any more rigorous treatment than ordinary
prisoners of war. It is the disguise or false pretense which constitutes the perfidy
and forms the essential elements of the crime, which, by the laws of war, is punishable
with an ignominious death. (Halleck, International Law, chap. 16, sec. 26.)
	It may be added here that a person proved to he a regular soldier of the enemys
army, found in citizens dress (disguise), within the lines of the captor, is universally
dealt with as a spy. (Lieber.)
	If he (in the service of the enemy) comes ia disguise or under false pretenses, for
the purpose of obtaining military information, he is a spy. If in the service of the
enemy, and he comes in disguise, the law presumes him to be a spy. (Letter of in-
structions from Major-General Halleck, General-in-Chief.)

II.	CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE ENEMY, MAIL CARRYING, & c.:

	A person dwelling in a district nuder military occupation and giving information
to the enemy is universally treated as a spya spy of a peculiarly dangerous char-
acter. * * ~ Even mere secret correspondence of a person in an occupied district,
with the enemy, though the contents of the correspondence may have been innocent,
has subjected the correspondent to serious consequences, and sometimes to the rigor
of martial law, espesially if the offense be committed after a proclamation to the con-
trary. * * The spy becomes in this case peculiarly dangerous, making hostile
use of the protection which, by the modern law of war, the victor extends to the per-
sons and property of the conquered.

	By the Fifty-seventh Article of War, whosoever shall be convicted of
holding correspondence with, or giving intelligence to, the enemy, either
directly or indirectly, shall suffer death, or such other punishment as
shall be ordered by the sentence of a court-martial.
	Persons engaged in carrying such correspondence will be held liable
to the same punishment as the correspondents themselves.
	III. GUERRILLA.Under the general term of guerrilla will be more
particularly considered:
	1st. Military Insurgents or War Rebels.The war rebel is defined by
Lieber as follows:
	Similar remarks [referring to those given under the preceding head] apply to the
rebel, taking the word in the primitive meaning of rebellare, that is, to return to war
~fP~r having b~n conquered, and to conspiracies, that is, secret agreements leading
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MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.
to such reassumption of arms in bands of whatever number, or, which is still worse,
plans to murder from secret places.
	The war rebel has been universally treated with the utmost rigor of the military
law. He exposes the occupying army to the greatest danger, and essentially inter-
feres with the mitigation of the severity of war, which it is one of the noblest objects
of the modern law of war to obtain. Whether the war rebel rises on his own account,
or whether he has been secretly called upon by the enemy to do so, would make no
difference whatever.

	And particular attention is further called to the following extract from
a letter of instructions, addressed by the General-in-Chief to the corn-
ihanding general of this department:

	All of Missouri is now in the military occupation of the United States. The inhabit-
ants are, therefore, bound by the laws of war (without any regard to their civil alle-
giance to the Government of the United States, as the sovereign power) to render
obedience to the occupying military authority. If they take up arms in insurrection,
or render aid and assistance to the enemy, they become military insurgents or mili-
tary traitors, and thereby forfeit their~lives and property. Every one who was not in
arms at the time of the occupation, and who has no con inued in arms, but who sub-
sequently takes up arms within the territory militarily occupied by us, is not to be re-
garded as a prisoner of war, but is to be punished as a military insurgent. So every
one, be he a citizen of Missouri or not, who comes within our lines as a non-combatant,
and afterward takes up arms, is a military insurgent.

	The above remarks are applicable to all other parts of this depart-
ment now in the military occupation of the United States.
	Officers or men sent by the enemy within our lines to recruit, thereby
inciting insurrection, become themselves (when not indeed actual spies)
military insurgents. Such also are Knights of the Golden Circle, and
members of other secret organizations looking to any opposition to the
laws of the United States, being in the nature of conspirators.
	Whoever shall be convicted as a military insurgent shall suffer death,
according to the usages of nations, by sentence of a military commis-
sion.
2d.	The Partisan:
	The partisan corps designates bodies detached from the main army. * * The
partisanleader commands a corps whose object is to injure the enemy by action separate
from that of his own main army. The partisan acts chiefly upon the enemys lines of
connection and communication, and outside of orbeyond the lines of operation of his
own army, in the rear and on the flanks of the enemy. Rapid and varying movements
and surprises are the chief means of his success; but he is part and parcel of the army,
and, as such, considered entitled to the privileges of the laws of war, so long as he
does not transgress them.

	Partisan soldiers must have the organization and equipment of sol-
diers, or they are brigands or guerrillas, and will be punished as ~such.
3d.	The Brigand:
	The brigand is, in military language, the soldier who detaches himself from his
troop and commits robbery, naturally accompanied in many cases with murder and
other crimes of violence. His punishment, inflicted even by his own authorities, is
death. The word brigand, derived as it is from brigner, to beg, meant originally beg-
gar, but it soon came to be applied to armed strollers, a class of men which swarmed
in all countries in the middle ages. The term has, however, received a wider mean-
ing in modern military terminology. He that assails the enemy without or against
the authority of his own Government is called, even though his object should be
wholly free from any intention of pillage, a brigand~ subject to the infliction of death,
if captured. * * * When Major Von Schill, commanding a Prussian regiment of
huzzars, marched, in the year 1809, against the French, without the order of his Gov-
ernment, for the purpose of causing a rising of the people in the north of Germany,
while Napoleon was occupied in the south with Austria, Schill was declared by Napo-
leon and his brother, a brigand; and the King of Westphalia, Jerome Bonaparte,
offered a reward of 10,000 francs for his head. Schill was killed in battle; but 12
young officers of his troop, taken prisoners, were carried by the French to the For-
tress Wesel, where a court-martial declared them prisoners of war. Napoleon quashed
the finding, ordered a new court-martial, and they were all shot as brigands. Napo-
leon is not cited here as an authority in the law of war; h~ and many of his general

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frequently substituted the harshest violence for martialusages. The caseis mentioned
as an illustration of the meaning attached to the word brigand in tbe law of war, and.
of the fact that death is the acknowledged punishment for the brigand.

	Whoever shall be convicted as a brigand, no matter whether of our
own forces or those of the enemy, shall suffer death, according to the
usage of nations, by sentence of a military commission.
	4th. The Guerrilla Proper.Guerrillas proper may be defined as
Troops not belonging to a regular army, consisting of volunteers, perhaps self-con-
stituted, but generally raised [within the lines of the enemy as a contradistinction
from military insurgents] by individuals authorized to do so by the authority they
acknowledge as their Government. They do not stand on the regular pay-roll of the
army, or are not paid at all, take up arms and lay them down at intervals, and carry
on petty war chiefly by raids, extortion, destruction, and massacre, and who cannot
encumber themselves with many prisoners, and will, therefore, generally give no quar-
ter. They are peculiarly dangerous, because they easily evade pursuit, and, by laying
down their arms, become insidious enemies, because they cannot otherwise subsist than
by rapine, and almost always degenerate into simple robbers or brigands.

	Whoever shall be convicted as a guerrilla under this order shall suf-
fer death, according to the usage of nations, by sentence of a military
commission.
	JV. RELIEVING THE ENEMY.Fifty-sixth Article of War:
	Whoever shall relieve the enemy with money, victuals, or ammunition, or shall
knowingly harbor or protect an enemy, shall suffer death, or such other punishment
as shall be ordered by the sentence of a court-martial.

	Those harboring and feeding guerrillas are included in this class, and
will be so punished.
	V. DISLOYAL PERSoNS.All persons not in the military service,
who shall be convicted of disloyalexpressions, oral, written, or printed,
favoring the rebellion, shall be punished therefor by fine [assessment]
or imprisonment, or both, or by being sent beyond the lines, by sentence
of a military commission.
	VI. TRANSGRESSION OF THE LAWS OF WAR is generally punishable
by sentence of a military commission, and commanders will see that
the strictest punishment is inflicted not less rigorously on the enemy
than upon those of our own men who transgress them. It is only by
strict adherence to these laws (and the more strict conformity should
now be required because of the character of this war) that we can hope
to restore peace to our distracted homes. We are at war with those
who were brothers, friends, neighbors. They are now enemies. While
we show them the severity of military power, we must not forget, that
it is our object to bring them back again to the relations enjoyed in past
times, and all inflictions are only designed to subdue the rebellion.
	Although assessments have been suspended in this department, they
are not abrogated. No law of Congress or restraining order revokes
the laws of war, which apply to confiscation of property to weaken the
foe and strengthen outrselves. Property can and will be confiscated as
occasion may justify. General Orders, No. 12, current series, of this de-
partment, relating to this matter, will be observed.
	The following extracts from International Law, and Laws of War, by
II. W. Halleck, now General-in-Chief of the Army, will suffice for field
instructions:
				CHAP. XIX.
	*	*	*	  *	*	*	.	*

	Sno. 12. Private property on land is now, as a general rule of war, exempt from
seizure or confiscation; and this general exemption extends even to cases of absolute
and unqualified conquest. Some modern text writersHautefenille, for examplecon-
tend for the ancient rule, that private property on land is subject to seizure and con

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fiscation. They are undoubtedly correct with respect to the general abstract right,
as deduced from the law of nature and ancient practice; but while the general right
continues, modern usage and the opinions of modern text writers of the highest author-
ity have limited this right by establishing the rule of general exemption. * * *
	Sno. 13. But it must also be remembered that there are many exceptions to this
rule, or rather that the rule itself is not by any means absolute or universal. The
general theory of war is, as heretofore stated, that all private property maybe taken
by the conqueror, and such was the ancient practice. But the modern usage is not
to touch private property on land, without making compensation, except in certain
specified cases. These exceptions may be stated: * First. Confiscations or
seizures by way of penalty for military offenses. Second. Forced contributions for
the support of the invading armies, or as an indemnity for the expenses of maintain-
ing order and affording protection to the conquered inhabitants. * * *
	SEC. 14. In the first place, we may seize upon private property by way of penalty
for the illegal acts of individuals, or of the community to which they belong. Thus,
if an individual be guilty of conduct in violation of the laws of war, we may seize
and confiscate the private property of the offender. So, also, if the offense attach
itself to a particular community or town, all the individuals of that community or
f own are liable to punishment, and we may either seize upon their p~operty or levy
upon them a retaliatory contribution, by way of penalty. Where, however, we can
discover and secure the individuals so offending, it is more just to inflict the punish-
ment upon them only; but it is a general law of war that communities are account-
able for tbe acts of thefr individual members. This makes it the interest of all to
discover the guilty persons, and to deliver them up to justice. But if these individ-
uals are not given up, or cannot be discovered, it is usual to impose a contribution upon
the civil authorities of the place where the offense is committed, and these authorities
raise the amount of the contribution by a tax levied upon their constituents. * * *
	SEC. 15. In the second place, we have a right to make the enemys country con-
tribute to the expenses of the war. Troops, in the enemys country, may be subsisted
either by regular magazines, by forced requisitions, or by authorized pillage. It is
not always politic, or even possible, to provide regular magazines for the entire sup-
plies of an army during the active operations of a campaign. Where this cannot be
done, the general is obliged either to resort to military requisitions or to intrust their
subsistence to the troops themselves. The inevitable consequences of the latter sys-
tem are universal pillage, and a total relaxation of discipline; the loss of private
property, and the violation of individual rights, are usually followed by the massacre
of straggling parties, and the ordinary peaceful and non-combatant inhabitants are
converted into bitter and implacable enemies. The system is, therefore, regarded as
both impolitic and unjust, and is coming into general disuse among the most civilized
nations, at least for the support of the main army. In case of small detachments,
where great rapidity of motion is requisite, it sometimes becomes necessary for the
troops to procure their subsistence wherever they can. In such a case, the seizure
of private property becomes a necessary consequence of the military operations, and
is, therefore, unavoidable. Other cases of similar character might be mentioned.
But even in most of these special and extreme cases provision might be made for sub
sequently compensating the owners for the loss of property.	*	*	*
	SEc. 16. In the invasion of the Spanish peninsula, Napoleon had to choose between
methodical operations, with provisions carried in the train of his army, or purchased
of the inhabitants and regularly paid for, and irregular warfare, supplying his troops
by forced requisitions and pillage. The former was adopted for some of the main
armies, moving on prescribed lines, and the latter for the more active masses. Soult
and Suchet, in favorable parts of the country, succeeded for a considerable length of
time in procuring regular supplies for their armies, but most of the French generals
obtained subsistence for their troops mainly by pillage. * * *
	SEc. 17. Upon the invasion of Mexico by the armies of the United States, in 1846,
the commanding generals were, at first, instructed to abstain from appropriating
private property to the public use without purchase, at a fair price; but subsequently
instructions of a severer character were issued. It was said by the American Secre-
tary of War (Mr. Marcy) that an invading army had the unquestionable right to draw
its supplies from the enemy without paying for them, and to require contributions
for its support, and to make the enemy feel the weight of the war. He further ob-
served that, upon the liberal principles of civilized warfare, either of three modes
might be pursued to obtain supplies from the enemy: First, to purchase them in open
market at such prices as the inhabitants of the country might choose to exact; second,
to pay the owners a fair price, without regard to what they themselves might demand,
on account of the enhanced value resulting from the presence of a foreign army; and,
third, to require them as contributions, without paying or engaging to pay therefor.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	SEC. 22. While there is some uncertainty as to the exact limit fixed by the volun-
tary law of nations to our right to appropriate to our own use the property of an
enemy, or to subject it to military contributions, there is no doubt whatever respect

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ing its waste and useless destruction. This is forbidden alike by the law of nations and
the rules of war. But if such destruction is necessary, in order to cripple the opera-
tions of the enemy, or to insure our own success, it isj ustifiable. Thus, if we cannot
bring off a captured vessel, we may sink or burn it in order to prevent its falling into
the enemys hands; but we cannot do this in mere wantonness. We may destroy
provisions and forage, in order to cut off the enemys subsistence; but we cannot
destroy vines and cut down fruit trees, without being looked upon as savage barba-
rians. We may demolish fortresses, ramparts, and all structures solely devoted to
the pnrpose~ of war; but, as already stated, we cannot destroy pablic or private
edifices of a civil character, temples of religion, and monuments of art, unless their
destruction should become necessary in the operations of a siege, or in order to prevent
their affording a lodgment or protection to the enemy.

	VII.	The following laws passed by the last Congress are published
for the information of all concerned:
AN ACT to prevent and punish frauds upon the Government of the United 51 tes. Approved
March 2, 1863.
	Be it enacted by the Sepate and House of Be~resentatives of the United Stmtcs of America
in Congress assembled, That any person in the land or naval forces of the United States,
or in the militia in actual service of the United States, in time of war, who shall make
or cause to be made, or present or cause to be presented for payment or approval to
or by any person or officer in the civil or military service of the United States, any
claim upon or against the Government of the United States, or any department or
officer thereof, knowing such claim to be false, fictitious, or fraudulent; any person
in such forces or service who shall, for the purpose of obtaining, or aiding in obtaining,
the approval or payment. of such claim, make, use, or cause to be made or used, any
false bill, receipt, voucher, entry, roll, account, claim, statement, certificate, affidavit,
or deposition, knowing the same to contain any false or fraudulent statement or
entry; any person in said forces or service who shall make or procure to be made,or
knowingly advise the making of any false oath to any fact, statement, or certificate,
voucher or entry, for the purpose of obtaining, or of aiding to obtain, any approval
or payment of any claim against the United States or any department or officer
thereof; any person in said forces or service who, for the purpose of obtaining or
enabling any other person to obtain from the Government of the United States, or
any department or officer thereof, any payment or allowance, or the approval or
signature of any person in the military, naval, or civil service of the United States,
of or to any false, fraudulent, or fictitious claim, shall forge or counterfeit, or cause
or procure to be forged or counterfeited, any signature upon any bill, receipt, voucher,
account, claim, roll, statement, affidavit, or deposition; and any person in said forces
or service who shall utter or use the same as true or genuine, knowing the same to have
been forged or counterfeited; any person in said forces or service who shall enter into
any agreement, combination, or conspiracy to cheat or defraud the Government of the
United States, or any department or officer thereof, by obtaining, or aiding and assist-
ing to obtain, the payment or allowance of any false or fraudulent claim; any person
in said forces or service who shall steal, embezzle, or knowingly and willfully misap-
propriate or apply to his own use or benefit, or who shall wrongfully and knowingly
sell, convey, or dispose of any ordnance, arms, ammunition, clothiun, subsistence
stores, money, or other property of the United States, furnished or to be used for the
military or naval service of the United States; any contractor, agent, paymaster,
quartermaster, or other person whatsoever in said forces or service having charge,
possession, custody, or control of any money or other public property, used or to be
used in the military or naval service of the United States, who shall, with intent to
defraud the United States, or willfully to conceal such money or other property, de-
liver or cause to be delivered to any other person having authority to receive the same
any amount of such money or other public property less than that for which he shall
receive a certificate or receipt; any person in said forces or service who is or shall be
authorized to, make or deliver any certificate, voucher, or receipt, or other paper
certifying the receipt of arms, ammunition, provisions, clothing, or other public
property so used or to be used, who shall make or deliver the same to any person
without having full knowledge of the truth of the facts stated therein, and with in-
tent to cheat, defraud, or injure the United States; any person in said forces or service
who shall knowingly purchase or receive, in pledge for any obligation or indebted-
ness, from any soldier,, officer, or other person called into or employed in said forces
or service, any arms, equipments, ammunition, clothes, or military stores, or other
public property, such soldier, officer, or other person not having the lawful ri~ht to
pledge or sell the same, shall be deemed guilty of a criminal offense, and shall be
subject to the rules and regulations made for the government of the military and
naval forces of the United States, and of the militia when called into and employed
in the actual service of the United States in tune of war, and to the provisions of this

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act. And every person so offending may be arrested and held for trial by a court-
martial, and if fonnd guilty shall be punished by fine and imprisonment, or snch
other punishment as the court-martial may adjudge, save the punishment of death.
	SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That any person heretofore & alled or hereafter to
be called into or employed in such forces or service, who shall commit any violation
of this act and shall afterwards receive his discharge, or he dismissed from the serv-
ice, shall, notwithstanding such discharge or dismissal, continue to be liable to be
arrested and held for trial and sentence by a court-martial, in the same manner and
to the same extent as if he had not received such discharge or been di8missed.
	*	*	*	*	*	*



AN ACT for enrolling and calling out the national forces, and for other purposes. Approved March
3, 1868.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	SEC. 21. And be it further enacted, That so much of the fifth section of the act ap-
proved seventeenth July, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, entitled, An act to amend
an act calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the Union, and so forth, as
requires the approval of the President to carry into execution the sentence of a court-
martial, be, and the same is hereby, repealed, as far as relates to carrying into execu-
tion the sentence of any court-martial against any person convicted as a spy or deserter,
or of mutiny or murder; and hereafter sentences in punishment of these offenses
may be carried into execution upon the approval of the commanding general in the
field~
	SEc. 22. And be it further enacted, That courts-martial shall have power to sentence
officers who shall absent themselves from their commands without leave, to be reduced
to the ranks to serve three years or during the war.
	SEC. 23. And be it further enacted, That the clothes, arms, military outfits, and ac-
couterments furnished by. the United States to any sctldier, shall not be sold, bartered,
exchanged, pledged, loaned, or given away; and no person not a soldier, or duly au-
thorized officer of the United States, who has possession of any such clothes, arms,
military outfits, or accouterments, furnished as aforesaid, and which have been the
subjects of any such sale, barter, exchange, pledge, loan, or gift, shall have any right,
title, or interest therein; but the same may be seized and taken wherever found by
any officer of the United States, civil or military, and shall thereupon be delivered to
any quartermaster, or other officer authorized to receive the same; and the possession
of any such clothes, arms, military outfits, or accouterments, by any person not a sol-
dier or officer of the United States, shall be prima facie evidence of such a sale, barter,
exchange, pledge, loan, or gift, as aforesaid.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	SEC. 27. And be it further enacted, That depositions of witnesses residing beyond the
limits of the State, Territory, or district in which military courts shall be ordered to
sit, may be taken in cases not capital by either party, and read in evidence; provided
the same shall be taken upon reasonable notice to the opposite party, and duly authen-
ticated.
	SEC. 28, And be it further enacted, That the judge-adv.ocate shall have power to ap-
point a reporter, whose duty it shall be to record the proceedings of and testimony
taken before military courts instead of the judge-advocate; and such reporter may
take down such proceedings and testimony in the first instanc& in short-hand. The
reporter shall be sworn or affirmed faithfully to perform his duty before entering upon it.
	SEC. 29. And be it further enacted, That the court shall, for reasonable cause, grant
a continuance to either party for such time and as often as shall appear to be just:
Provided, That if the prisoner be in close confinement, the trial shall not be delayed
for a period longer than sixty days.
	SEC. 30. And be it further enacted, That in time of war, insurrection, or rebellion,
murder, assault and battery with an intent to kill, manslaughter, mahem, wounding
by shooting or stabbing with an intent to commit murder, robbery, arson, burglary,
rape, assault and battery with an intent to commit rape, and larceny, shall be pun-
ishable by the sentence of a general court-martial or military commission, when com-
mitted by persons who are in the military service of the United States, and suhject to
the articles of war; and the punishments for such offenses shall never be less than
those inflicted by the laws of the State, Territory~ or district in which they may have
been committed.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	SEC. 38. And be it further enacted, That all persons who, in time of war or of rebell-
ion against the supreme authority of the United States, shall be found lurking or
acting as spies, in or about any of the fortifications, posts, quarters, or encampments
of any of the armies of the United States or elsewhere, shall he triable by a gener~il
t~ourt-martial or military commission, and shall, upon conviction, suffer death

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AK ACT making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the year ending June
thirty, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, and for the year ending the thirtieth of June eighteen hun-
dred and sixty-three, and for other purposes. Approved March 3, 1863.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	SEC. 25. And be it further enacted, That every judge-advocate of a court-martial or
court of inquiry hereafter to be constituted, shall have power to issue the like pro-
cess to compel witnesses to appear and testify which courts of criminal jurisdiction
within the State, Territory, or district where such military courts shall he ordered to
sit may lawfully issue. -

	VIII.	The laws of war apply equally to all portions of our country
while war exists, and they will be obeyed in all parts of this depart-
ment. To secure prompt trial and punishment, district and corps com-
manders will have courts and commissions always ready to act sum-
marily when occasion requires prompt punishment. Courts and com-
missions may be designated to accompany detached expeditions; the
persons composing such courts not to be excused from field duty, except
when actually trying a cause. When it is expedient, criminals will be
turned over to the civil tribunals; but civil tribunals must not be used
to embarrass or prevent military operations. When officers or soldiers
transgress, they should be reported to superiors, who are required to
redress wrongs inflicted on loyal and peaceable citizens, by turning the
transgressor over to civil or military authority.
	iX.	Where an oath of allegiance is to be adruinistered by the mili-
tary authority, the following, and, no other form, will be adopted:
	I solemnly swear that I will bear true allegiance to the United States, and support
and sustain the Constitution and laws thereof; that I will maintain the national
sovereignty paramount to that of all State, county, or Confederate powers; that I
will discourage, discountenance, and forever opuose secession, rebellion, and the disin-
tegration of the Federal Union; that I disclaim and denounce all faith and fellow-
ship with the so-called Confederate armies, and pledge my honor, my property, and
my life to the sacred performance of this my solemn oath of allegiance to the Gov-
ernment of the United States of America.
	Subscribed and sworn to before me this  day of , 1863.

DEsCIuPrION.
	Age, ; height, ; color of eyes, ; color of hair, ; character-
istics,

When a bond is required the following form is prescribed:
	Know all men by these presents, that we, , of ,in the c ountyof
and State of , as principal, and , as sureties, are held and firmly bound
unto the United States of America, in the sum of dollars, for the payment of
which, well and truly to be made, we hereby bind ourselves, our heirs and assigns,
firmly, by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this  day of ,
A.	D. 1863.
	The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden
has been arrested on the charge of , and has been discharged from impris-
onment upon his  and this bond.
	Now, if the said	shall carefully and truly observe all the terms and condi-
tions of said , abstain from all words or deeds tending to aid, encourage, or
promote the existing rebellion against the authority of the United States, or to
disturb the existing Government of the State of Missouri; and shall not, directly or in-
directly, furnjsh information, arms, money, provisions, or any other commodity what-
ever to, or hold communication with, any person or persons engaged in hostilities
against the Government of the United States or the State of Missouri, then this obli-
gation is to he void. It is else to be in full force. And it is hereby understood and
agreed that in case said shall be found guilty of violating the conditions of
this obligation or said by any military commission or tribunal, appointed
under orders of the commanding general to try such offenses, then any officer in
the military service acting under orders from the department headquarters may seize
and sell, or otherwise dispose of any property of the above-named obligors, to an
amount sufficient to satisfy the amount above named.
		[SEAL.]
		[sEAL.]
		[SEAL.]
Uniformity in these matters is enjoiriea.
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	X. All proceedings of military courts will, as soon as practicable
after confirmation, or necessary action by the convening authority, be
transmitted through intermediate commanders to the judge-advocate at
these headquarters.
	XI. All newspapers within this department will give one insertion
of this order in their columns, and fbrward a copy, with reasonable bill,
to the assistant adjutant-general, at these headquarters.
	By command of Major-General Curtis:
II.	Z. CURTIS,
As8istant Adjutant- General.


[SAINT Louis, Mo.,] April 23, 1863.
General HERnON, Rolla:
	Send three infantry regiments by earliest trains. Nothing new, but
I want to strengthen Pilot Knob, so as to take the initial with cavalry
from that point.
[SAML. R. CURTIS,]
Major- General.


[SAINT Louis, Mo.,] April 23, 1863.
Major MCKEE, Cassville:
	I have directed the Fayetteville force to full back to Springfield.
You will fall back with then) as tar as Crane Creek, taking a command-
ing position on this side of the stream.
[SAML. R. CURTIS,]
Major- General.


IIEADQUARTER8 DEPARTMENT OF THE MIssouRI,
& tint Louis, Mo., April 23, 1863.
Major-General BLuNT:
	GENERAL: Yours of the 17th instant,* and also your telegram of yes-
terday I concerning armed expeditions in southwestern portions of Elan-
sas, is received. I also received a copy of your order concerning mat-
ters in the western tier of counties. The instructions go a little further
than my Orders, 12, as you will perceive, and may do much good without
your transcending my order in practice. A formidable [move] is made
by Marmaduke in the southeastern corner of the State, which I find it
very difficult to find a competent force to repel. Phillips is entirely too
far off for support, and I have so telegraphed him. I am ordered to
especially avoid remote Arkansas movements at present, and if Fay-
etteville forces had been overpowered somebody would have been se-
verely reproached. The troops that properly belong to the Army of
the Frontier must come under the command of General ilerron as a
necessary movable force, to be kept as a reserve, not to be used to gar-
rison posts. The temporary use in your command cannot be delayed,
as I necd that army strengthened for immediate repulse of rebels now
mustering in Arkansas and moving north. A considerable emigration is
preparing to go to the mines. This is to be expected as the result of new
gold discoveries, and the disorder and conscript laws which will be more
active in the settlements. I fear, as you do, that sac gathering may be
somewhat disloyal, and they may commit some thefts and other villainies.
Still, 1 do not believe the matter connected with the Knights of the Golden
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Circle, so as to make a formidable matter of it. However this may be,
we have too much to bear from organized, armed, and equipped rebel
forces now to allow our forces to range far from central positions, where
succor can be certain, and effective resistance secured. Phillips must
come back, and, I think, Harrison also, at least until they can be more
fully equipped, and a reserve force is more completely massed in a cen-
tral position. It is very difficult to supply a mass of troops anywhere
except on some of our railroads, and, therefore, iRolla and Sedalia must
be important places to gather forces. I am particularly anxious to get
the two or three regiments sent away from the First Division of the
Army of the Frontier, and General Ewing was specially directed to col-
lect what he had helped to scatter of the division. It is also necessary,
in order that I may carry out my agreement to favor Colonel Clouds
regiment going west, as I promised you and General Loan I would do.
I am embarrassed, of course, by the great demands which I have had
to fill in sending troops to Generals Grant and Rosecrans, but I shall
try to do all in my power to preserve the peace of all parts of the de-
partment when Vicksburg is taken, and I shall hope to have help from
that quarter. In the mean time we must keep closer within our cir-
cumference.
Very truly, yours,
SAME. iR. CURTIS,
iJiajor- General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, Mo., April 23, 1863.
His Excellency Gov. HAMILTON R. GAMBLE:
	I desire to strengthen my forces on the Southwestern Branch Rail-
road, and also on the Iron Mountain road. A formidable rebel force
has entered Southeastern Missouri, which must be immediately repelled.
I desire you to call out three or four regiments of Enrolled Militia on
each of these roads for thirty days service, and that three regiments
may be added to the strength of this city.
I have the honor to be, Governor, your obedient servant,
SAME. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.

HEADQUARTERS,
Saint Louis, Mo., April 23, 1863.
General HERRON, Rolla:
	Remain at Dayli~ht. McNeil is safe at Cape Girardean. The enemy,
it seems to me, must fall back from Fredericktown as I
strong forces on two sides of him.	,	have pretty
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


SAINT LOUIS, Mo., April 23, 1863.
General HERRON:
	The enemy seems to have moved east from Patterson. Halt your
columns, and have three regiments of infantry at railroad ready to
move, with only camp equipment. Nothing from Vandever.
CURTIS,
]Iliajor-General

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 23, 1863.
Nlaj. II. Z. CURTIS,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Saint Louis:
	Major Eno, commanding at Newtonia, reports having surprised and
broken up two rebel camps within the last week, killing 8, wounding
10, and capturing 15 horses and mules, and scattering the guerrillas in
every direction.
Respectfully, & c.,
W.	F. CLOUD,
Colonel, Commanding.


WA~ DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April 23, 18632.40 p. m.
Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	All exchanges must be made under the cartel. Only two modes are
provided, one by delivery at the points named and the other at the
poiuts agreed npon in the field. Exchange requires actual delivery
across the lines. If necessary to act in Illinois, along the Mississippi
River, you will do so without regard to department lines.
H.	W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief


FAYETTEVILLE, ARK., April 23, 1863.
General CURTIS:
	Can we be re.enforced, and that immediately l We can never hold
this place without artillery and horses. There is no use in disguising
the fact. Last night I was positive that Cabell and the Fort Smith In-
dians had combined to attack me at daylight. My men stood under arms
from midnight until after sunrise. Such an attack is brewing, and will
come in force in a few days. We have no stores here; we have nothing
to eat, and cannot get our trains, with good luck, till the 28th. Must
we starve, and theu have all, the conscripts surrender to an overwhelm-
ing force, that will shoot them as deserters ~ We haul forage 45 miles,
and weaken our command by large escorts. We can make no recon-
naissances nor scouts for want of horses, and could not protect our rear
and flanks in a retreat. The enemy are splendidly mounted. The men
are brave, and have achieved a splendid victory, but we must have
help or fall back. Answer immediately what I shall do. Colonel Phil-
lips is about 90 miles from here, and of no use to us in case of an attack
from Fort Smith. I should have to face the enemys artillery all the
way to get there.
M.	LA RUE FIARIIISOX,
Colonel, Commanding Post.


CAIRO, April 23, 1863.
General AsnoTa:
	I will dispatch the first gunboat at my disposal to Cape Girardeau.
S.	L. PHELPS,
Lieutenant- Commander of Station, pro tempore

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ROLLA, April 24, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis, Jib.:
	Colonel Cloud telegraphs me that one of my scouts has just arrived
at Springfield from Batesville. He left Batesville on the l9th ?fhere
was but one company of rebel cavalry at that place, with all the trans-
portation belonging to Marmadukes forces. The understanding there
was that Marmaduke had 10,000 men and moved north to Pilot Knob.
The forces at Cotton Plant were moving up Saint Francis River. Price
still at Little Rock.
F.	J. HERRON,
]Jiliajor- General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS INDIAN BRIGADE,
Fort Gibson, C. N., April 24, 1863.
Major-General BLUNT:
	SIR: I have just received your dispatches of the 20th instant; also
General Curtis dispatches of same date.
	Your dispatches direct me to do just precisely what I have done.
General Curtis seems to intimate that I should not have left Arkansas,
which I had to do under your orders. His orders in this dispatch are
to move back to Arkansas, or move Harrison toward me. As I cannot
go toward Fayetteville without disobeying your orders and injuring the
Indian command, and prejudicing the Government interests in the
Nation vitally, I ordered Colonel Harrison to proceed toward the
Nation, to the prairie near Huldebr nds Mill, where there will be
grass for his stock, and where if can support him. I design keeping
this post, where there is a strong fortification that will be in good shape
in a few days. I will also keep a command at Park Hill to watch to-
ward Evansville. We have so far driven them back both in Western
Arkansas and the Indian Territory. Colonel Harrison has no horses;
ponies are run down and grass-fed. As I have orders from two sources,
and as Colonel Harrison seems to get orders occasionally from other
quarters, and his supplies and position have been placed beyond my
control, my situation has been very embarrassing. I ordered him to
move once before, but failed. If I am to be accountable for it, I must
control its movements. The enemy are making terrible efforts to re-
organize their force.
	Had I not been here, this country would have been overrun, as the
grass maintains stock. If I leave it,it will be overrun again, and the
families sent in here by the Government plundered and ruined.
	In order to save Fayetteville, I ordered Colonel Harrison to join me
in an attack on the enemy on the river, that lately attacked him. He
refused to, or could not move his command. If I had insisted on moving
him, he would merely have furnished me a handful. I feel delighted
that he has repulsed Cabell. It was well done. My first report was
he was taken in. I had ordered him to throw up earthworks, so as to
guard against a cavalry raid, and fall back on me if a solid force threat-
ened him. I do not see what else I could have done with him. If I get
him off in the field, and away from Fayetteville, I think that command
will be in better shape. -
	Steele is at Fort Smith with Colonel Waties men, Bryans and
Coopers. Cooper in person is at Scullyville. The enemy have a force
at Webbers Falls again, south side. The rebel Creeks and some Tex-
ans are at North Fork, but it is reported that all the rebel force nuder
Cooper and Steele, with some Texans they have, will be concentrate

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over the river. If I get Colonel Harrisons command with mine, we can
take care of Cabell, Steele, Cooper, and all, unless Price re-enforces them.
He must bring a heavier force than I think he can bring for a month
to come, to drive us back. I do not know what the condition of Colonel
Harrisons supplies are. When I order him to move, I will direct that
his commissary trains be sent from Springfield (from which their sup-
plies, I have been informed, are to come), via iNewtonia, Maysville,
Hildebrands, & c.; a little farther than Fayetteville, but not very much.
I want to know whether their transportation will warrant me in moving
them this way. I would rather concentrate our forces at a l)Oint near
the line,about Evansville,for in-stance, leaving a garrison in the fort
here when I complete it.
	The Creeks urge that they have been promised to get back to their
Nation. Lieutenant-Colonel Dole thinks moving them from. here would
have a bad effect. I have no doubt but taking them to Arkansas would
be very difficult.
	This Indian command and the Governments interests here involve
many delicate questions, as you are well aware, requiring prudent man-
agement. I do not fear keeping it in shape, but I beg of you to con-
sider the pressing embarrassments that surround it,. and the difficulty
or impossibility of my keeping this command in Arkansas, until I have
secured some degree of safety for the people brought in here.
I am, with respect,
W.	A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.

SAINT Louis, Mo., April 25, 1863.
Maj. Gen. II. W. IIALIJEOK~ General-in-Chief:
	General McNeil telegraphs from Cape Girardean that he expects an
attack to-day. Is approached by two forcesone from the west (Mar-
madukes) and one from the south (Burbridges), the latter force 8,000
strong. Our force about 3,000. I wish you could send some re-enforce.
ments from other departments. Immediate answer requested.
SAML. It. CURTIS,
Major. General.

HEADQUARTERS,
Saint Louis, Mo., April 25, 18631 p. m.
Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief..
	Last night rebels attacked Scott Bridge and cut the wires this side of
Pilot Knob. Were repulsed. They also appear on river bank this side
of Cape Girardean. I have forces at both places, but not strong enough
to attack Marmaduke, who is near Fredericktown in force. Am trying
to raise militia to help drive them back. Can I issue clothing and guns
when the Governor thinks it necessary, to induce them to take the fieldi
SAML. H. CURTIS,
Major- General.

HEADQUARTERS
For( Scott, Kans., April 25, i863.
Maj. Gen. JAMES G. BLUNT,
Commanding District ~. Kansas, Fort Leavenworth:
	GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of yours of
the 22d instant, directing me to send all the mounted forces of For

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Scott that can be spared to Humboldt and points west and south of that
place.
	I received also, a few days since, a dispatch from Captain Doudna,
and a letter from Mr. Thurston, of Humboldt, asking for assistance and
re-enforcements. The tenor of these letters showed considerable alarm,
but upon questioning the express messenger I was inclined to think that
perhaps their apprehensions had somewhat exaggerated the danger, as
but 6 or 7 persous had been seen, and they seemed to be engaged in a
sort of stealing and robbing expedition. But whether the danger was
imminent or not, I could not render any assistance. Of the three cavalry
companies stationed here, I could only raise about 130 or 140 mounted
men as an escort to the train. I started to Colonel Phillips on the 8th
instant, and the escort was not as large as it should have been, espe-
cially in view of the fact, now shown, that the train will have to go to
Fort Gibson. I have not a mounted man left. I tried to mount 3 men
to send out for deserters, a few days sipce, but could not get horses.
There is, to be sure, Captain Stevens company at Morris Mill, on Dry-
wood, numbering some 50 or 60 men for duty, but that is such an im-
portant outpost that I do not think it safe to weaken or break it up.
They also are short of horses, and cannot mount probably more than
40 men. They are all that could be sent, and they cannot be spared.
I trust you will let me know your wishes in the matter as soon as pos-
sible; meantime hold me blameless in not sending off~ this company until
Ii know you certainly desire it. I inclose to you a letter* from Dr. Dodge,
who resides on the Osage, near McNeils. It seems to me that a com-
pany of the Ninth in that region would do good service, not only to the
loyal citizens there, but to the troops elsewhere, in the information they
would be able to furnish of the movements of the wandering bands of
bushwhackers that infest the border. Major Henning promised me he
would urge upon your favorable consideration the importance of increas-
ing the cavalry force at this post. It is utterly insufficient for present
purposes. Last summer the headquarters of the department were here,
and the enemy was concentrating for a decisive blow against your entire
force. Now he is demoralized and scattered, he will split up his forces
into small bands, and as there is nothing here but the garrison, it will be
impossible to give such protection as should be given to exposed citizens
without additional force. We should have at least three or four Mis-
souri companies of cavalry. Two should be constantly engaged in scat-
tering, for as soon as the leaves are out the bushwhackers will be swarm-
ing through the country. I do hope you will think of this matter favor-
ably, and let me have the additions as soon as pr~icticable.
	I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
CHAS. W. BLAIR,
Major Second Kansas Cavalry Volunteers, Gommanding Post.



SAINT Louis, Mo., April 25, 1863.
General HERRON:
-	The enemy is reported close on Cape Girardean. Can your force be
moved by rail to this place quickly ~ Is it near the depot ~
SAML. H. CURTIS,
]iIajor- General.

~Not found

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SAINT Louis, Mo., April 25, 1863.
General HERRON:
	flave things ready to guard railroad well. Where is Weer ~ Part
of the First had better keep on the Springfield road or come to IRolla.
I dare not weaken iRolla till I hear more of reported force coming up
between Black and Current Rivers. Yandever has moved from Pilot
Knob to attack rebels in Fredericktown. All quiet in other parts of
the State.
SAML. fi. CURTIS,
Major-General.


[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]
April 25, 1863.
General BUFORD, Cairo:
	There are rebels on river bank trying to capture boats. It would be
better to have boats armed, or let them be escorted by gunboat, if
Captain Pennock, U. S. Navy, can furnish one.
[SAML. R. CURTIS,]
Major- General.

CAIRO, April 25, 1863.
General ASBOTH, Columbus, Ky.:
	General McNeil, at Cape Girardeau, telegraphs to the naval com-
mander here to send him a gnnboat. He expects to be attacked to-day.
If the rebels capture a steamboat, they might make a raid into Illinois.
N.	B. BUFORD,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.



[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]
April 25, 1863.
II.	W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief, Washington, D. C.:
	I sent re-enforcements to McNeil last night, and the naval commander
at Cairo sent two gunboats, which I suppose arrived there in the night.
At 2 this morning General McNeil received, by flag of truce, a demand
for a surrender in half an hour, signed by order of General Sterling
Price, which was declined. It has been said Price was coming up, but
I doubt his being present.
11 OcLOCK.
	Firing just commenced.
[SAML. R. CURTIS,]
Major-General.

APRIL 25, 1863.
General DAVIDSON:
	General Yandever has left here with all the available force. Colonel
Glover has gouc with him.
JOHN F. TYLER,
Colonel, Commanding

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	APRIL 25, 1863.
General DAvIDSoN:
	My strength is as follows: Twenty-third Missouri, 140; Thirty-fourth
Iowa, 240; Twenty-fourth Missouri, 74~ First Missouri State Militia,
125.	I cau turn out about 100 men from the different cavalry regiments
left behind. The rest of the Twenty-fourth Missouri Volunteers is on
the railroad mutineers; [l] 56 with my cannon. Colonel Whitely tele-
graphs from Mineral Point there are 200 rebels near Caledonia. Major
Barnes says the rebels have retreated toward Dallas. They may go
around toward Bangor and come back on me.
JOHN F. TYLER,
Colonel, Commanding.

SAI~T LOUIS, Mo., April 25, 1863.
General BLUNT:
	Send the Colorado troops by rail to this place. Marmaduke is near
Cape Girardeau; expected to attack General McNeil to-day. All quiet
in other parts of the country; but the road between Cassville and Fay.
etteville is infested with guerrillas watching for a train, which we will
not send, as Harrison will fall back.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
]Jlajor. General.

ROLLA, Mo., April 25, 1863.
General CURTIS:
	I have only two regiments of infantry and one battery left. Can have
them ready to move in three hours, if cars are here. My First Division
is in the southwest. I would like to go down there with the balance of
my command and try Marmaduke. Will see about the cars. Answer.
F.	J. HERROY,
Major-General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT,
Saint Louis, Mo., April 25, 1863.
Colonel CALLENDER,
Commanding Arsenal, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	COLONEL: I am directed by the general commanding district to no-
tify you that I take command of the troops going to re-enforce Cape
Girardean, and that you will, without delay, ship the regiment you send
from the arsetial on board of steamer conveying this letter to you, and
now lying at the wharf of the arsenal.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
R.	R. LIVINGSTON,
Colonel First Regiment Nebraska Infantry,
Gommanding Troops en route to L1ape Girardeau, Mo.


HEADQUARTERS,
Saint Louis, Mo., April 25, 1863.
Major-General flERRoN:
	General Vandever has arrived at Fredericktown. Marmaduke left
there last night and went toward Cape Girardean. Vandever wil

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move after him in the morning. McNeil reports from Cape Girardean
that the enemy are within 12 mileson two roads. He is ready for
them. Gunboats assist him. Colonel Glover Third Missouri Cavalry,
is with Yandever.
Respectfully,
L.	OREILLY.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Rolla, Mo., April 25, 1863.
Brig. Gen. THOMAS EWING, Jr.,
Leavenworth, Kans.:
	You are hereby assigned to command of the First Division, Army of
the Frontier. Colonel Weer, with his portion of the division, is at
Houston, in this State. You will at once move that portion of the com-
mand now at Fort Scott to Houston, taking a route north of Spring-
field to secure forage. I have ordered the ~paym aster to meet you at
Houston. Leave a detail of cavalry to accompany Allens battery, and
issue orders for its completion at the earliest possible time. Take with
you twenty days rations from Fort Scott, and have all unnecessary bag-
gage left. Important movements are on foot, and require quick action
on our part. Answer.
F.	J. HERIRON,
Major- General, Gommanding.


HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp near Bloomington, Mo., April 25, 1863.
Maj. Gen. F. J. HERRON,
Commanding Army of the Frontier:
	SIR: I reached here to-day with all the command that was at Forsyth,
except a portion of the cavalry, which I expect to find at llartville to-
morrow. I would have made greater progress to-day, but a heavy rain
came up this morning, which made the roads almost impassable. Some
of my wagons will not get up to-night. I propose to camp at Hart-
yule to-morrow night, and will push on to Houston as rapidly as possi-
ble. I have thus far been able to get forage by dragging it froni under
beds and other hiding places. Though my animals, from so much con-
tinuous service, are losipg flesh fast, I shall have to rely, I presume,
chiefly on grass for subsistence. The horses of the Twenty-fifth Ohio
Battery are failing fast; they are part of the unserviceable lot sent from
Saint Louis a few weeks ago, and are utterly worthless for that kind of
service. it would be a public benefit if substitutes could be found for
them. Otherwise, with some slight repairs and outfitting, the battery
would be very efficient.
	The Nineteenth Iowa are in great need of shoes, and the Third Wis-
consin Cavalry of clothing. It is generally understood that at Houston
we rid ourselves of a vast amount of baggage, including tents. This
will give a great abundance of transportation. I presume, and have
so said, that all the surplus baggage will be sent to IRolla from lions-
ton, atid the necessary quartermaster stores received from there.
	Allow me, general, to again call your attention to the question of pay.
The Nineteenth Iowa, Twenty-fifth Ohio Battery, aftd Ninth Wisconsin
have not yet been paid. The latter has been eight months without pay,
and they are receiving accounts from Wisconsin of suffering in thei

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253
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION.

families for want of it. Necessity drove us from Forsyth; the paymaster
present. The men expected to be paid at Springfield, but the want of
forage there (Colonel Cloud ordered his quartermaster not to furnish
me any) comVelled a hasty departure from there. It is difficult to get
men to be reconciled with what to them appears a running away from
the paymaster. I have assured them, upon the faith of your telegraphic
dispatch, that they will be paid at Houston. There is still, however,
some murmuring, aggravated, no doubt, from the fact that they have for
two days been marching in rain and mud; and to-morrow, before start-
ing, I propose to talk to them, collectively, upon the matter, renewing the
assurance above mentioned. Major Jones, senior paymaster at Spring-
field, informed me thathis subordinate paymasters have plenty of money;
that Major Adams, who bad commenced the payment at Forsyth, could
as well go with us as not ; that he had force enough without him to
settle with the troops in that district- but he felt unauthorized to send
Major Adams with us, as we were going into another district, He re-
marked that a telegraphic order from Major Brown, at Saint Louis,
would remove the difficulty. Allow me to beg you, general, to obtain
this, so that we may meet the paymaster and a mustering officer at
Houston. We will hardly reach there before some time on the 28th.
The men paid, I would have a thoroughly satisfied command, and cer-
tainly this part of the division deserves some extra attention, as they
have had no rest since the battle of Prairie Grove. I have heard noth-
ing as yet from the troops near Fort Scott, hut presume they are on the
way. They, no doubt, will be looking for payment.
	Nothing is known on my route thus far as to the enemy. Thieving
bands have been through this country, among others Quantrill and
some 30 men.
	Upon reaching Houston, I will, if you have no objections, call upon
you at Salem.
	A small advance of my cavalry occupy Hartville to-night.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. WEER,
Colonel, Commanding.


[DEPARTMENT OF THE Missouni,]
April 26, 1863.
H.	W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief, Washington, D. C.:
	Dispatch received from General McNeil, dated 12 m. Two gunboats
had arrived; our troops in good spirits. General Vandever left Fred-
ericktown this morning with strong cavalry force to attack rebels in
rear. Fifty miles to go, but will travel night and day. The firing heard
at telegraph station (Jonesborough) has just ceased.
[SAML. It. CURTIS,]
Major- General.


[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]
April 26, 1863.
H.	W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief, Washington, D. C.:
	General McNeil telegraphs, 2 p. in., from Cape Girardeau, that the
enemy had ceased firing, and seem to be changing position to renew the
attack. Some of my re-enforcements had arrived safely by steamers

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There has been no further firing heard at railroad station. Every mo-
ment admits of ~ nearer approach, near the enemy~s rear, and
our troops are behaving well.
[SAML. R. CI~RTJS,]
Major. General.


[DEPARTMENT OF THE MIssouRI,]
April 26, 1863.
H.	W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief, Washington, D. C.:
	Another dispatch from Cape Girardean to General Davidson, just
receivedq asks the whereabouts of General Yandever, preparatory to a
sortie. The repulse of rebels seems complete, as there is no new attack.
Our long-range guns made great havoc in the rebel lines. Our loss is
only 20 killed and wounded. The enemy may take advantage of the
darkness to retreat before Yandevers cavalry arrives. So far we claim
a decided victory.
[SAML. R. CURTIS,]
]ifajor- General.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April 26, 186311 a. m.
Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis, hub.:
	No troops from other departments can be sent. You are stronger, in
proportion to the enemy, than any other general in the field. You keep
your forces too much scattered. Concentrate them upon the enemy, and
you will have nothing to fear.
II.	W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief.

SAINT Louis, Mo., April 26, 1863.
Major-General HERRON:
	Information just received from Pilot Knob that 300 reb~ls crossed the
Iron Mountain Railroad last night, moving toward the Pacific Railroad.
I will look out from here to Franklin. Cau your troops, general, look
out from Rolla to Franklin ~ I am pushed for men for the ordinary de-
tail of the prison guards.
Respectfully,
J.	W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadter- General.

SAINT Louis, Mo., April 26, 1863.
Maj. WILLIAM HYDE CLARK:
	Arrived here at 4 oclock. Send order to General Orme to start out
two detachments of cavalry, 50 men each, to scour the country south
of the railroad. Have them go at once. Marmaduke has attacked Mc-
Neil at Cape Girardeau; fighting going on to-day. XTandever is moving
up rapidly to attack Marmaduke in the rear. I instruct Orme to keep
his men on the alert.
F.	J. HERRON,
Major- Geu~ra4
	(Sent by Major Clark to General Orme, same date.

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IROLLA, Mo., April 26~ 1863.
Col. WILLIAM WEER,
En route to Jflou8ton, Springfield, Mo.:
	Move on from Houston to Salem, keeping your cavalry well out on
your flanks. Inform me by messenger of your progress.
F.	J. HERRON,
Major- General, Commanding.


WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April 26, 1863.
Major-General POPE, Milwaukee, Wis.:
	No orders have been issued from here countermanding the movement
of the Nebraska cavalry, although several times asked for. -
	II.	W. HALLECK,
		   General-in-Chief.
	WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April 27, 18634.30 p. m.
Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	Island No. 10 does not command the channel of the river opposite
New Madrid. It is distant some 10 miles. If the enemy should make
a lodgment at New Madrid, and establish a battery, he would cut oft
General Grants supplies until we could retake the place. It should
not be given up.		~. HALLECK,
		   General-in- Chief.


[DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,]
	April 27, 1863.
Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief, Washington, D. C.:
	General Yandever came on the enemys rear near Cape Girardeau last
night and routed him, taking a large number of prisoners, horses, arms,
& c. The enemy retreated toward Bloomfield in great disorder, pursued
by the victorious and combined forces of Geiierals Vandever and McNeil.
I have telegraphed General Asboth, at Columbus, asking him to strike
a blow through New Madrid, to prevent or embarrass their escape.
[SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.]


SAINT LOUIS, Mo., April 27, 1863.
General ASBOTH:
	If you can send force to Chalk Bluff, via New Madrid, you may take
Marmaduke in flank, or cut off his retreat. Some artillery and cavalry
would be necessary. The Little River Swaiup would be the proper base
to hold, while light troops act toward Chalk Bluff. New Madrid in-
fantry will co.operate.*
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.

See Buford to McNeil, April 28, j~ 259

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HEADQUARTERS,
Saint Louis, Mo., April 27, 1863~
General AsnoTil:
	My troops have routed the rebels near Cape Girardeau, and they
retreated toward Chalk Bluff. Even a small additional force at New
Madrid would admit of a successful move from that point. There is
some trouble crossing Little River, but this makes it safe if the enemy
goes down on the west side of Little River.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
]Jiiajor- General.


HEADQUARTERS INDIAN BRIGADE,
Fort Gibson, C. N., April 27, 1863.
Major-General BLUNT:
	Dispatches of the 20th are received. Have received orders from Gen-
eral Curtis to move toward Harrison or move him to me. I have ordered
him to Hildebrands, 36 miles west of Fayetteville good grass there
for his stock. I move on the enemy to-night, as they have a force at
Webbers Falls. If I abandon Fort Gibson, I cannot recruit the two
regiments. Recruits are coming in. I am erecting a strong earthwork
here, including a strong and large commissary building. In a week it
will be almost impregnable. It is constructed on scientific principles,
and as soon as it is in shape I purpose moving toward the line near
Evansville, taking the Arkansas men with me. I beg of you to urge on
General Curtis the ruin that will ensue to the Indians just taken into
the Nation. If I cannot protect them, the failure to do so will seriously
injure the Indian commander.
	Slot [Steele ~] and Ewing are south of the river; the former was at
Fort Smith and latter at Steelville. It is reported that they are with the
forces at Webbers Falls. I have sent scouts down to Ozark and Clarks-
ville; also south of the river. I have ordered Colonel Harrisons sup-
plies to be sent from Springfield, via Newtonia and Maysville, to Hilde-
brands, and desire that he be supplied, so as to be kept near me. I
believe that the enemy are reorganizing their forces rather than bringing
new troops. These dispositions suggest themselves as best. If Price
comes iu force, I shall fall back on my supplies by the Grand River;
above there is good grass. If you approve, will you see that I am sus-
tained in Colonel Harrisons supplies and my own? The train started
four days ago for Fort Scott, by Grand River. It is indispensable that
it should stop only one day at Fort Scott. It was not half a day here.
We are on half rations.
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, Mo., April 27, 1863.
Hon. ISAAC H. STURGEON,
President of New Mexico Railroad:
	Mv DEAR SIR: I am in receipt of yours of the 26th, inclosing a letter
from a director of your road, living at Danville, concerning the dangers
apprehended to your line. I have immediately notified my officers, who
will do all iu their power. I am not strong enough to guard all points
as I would like to do, and I am greatly annoyed by efforts made at
Washington to represent that I need no Federal fov~e in the State, o

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that it should all be massed at some certain point of attack, which, of
course, no man knows. The idea has been that the Enrolled Missouri
Militia could always answer the purpose, and I will refer your letter to
the Governor, to~ show the matter of militia being unarmed, as your
friend states, operating as a dangerous arrangement. The fact is, the
Enrolled Missouri Militia will go to the corn-fields instead of remote
battle-fields, which they think others may attend to; and when they
get no pay, and know the needy condition of their families, how can we
expect them to turn out promptly 0U I am doing all I can to keep every
point qniet, and will especially try to protect the railroad bridges.
I am, my dear sir, very truly,
[SAML. B. CURTIS,]
Major- General.


FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANS., April 27, 1863.

Maj. Gen. F. J. HERRON,
Commanding, Bolla:
	Will march Friday morning next. Battery, under escort, will leave
here Thursday morning, and meet me about Andersonville, Dallas
County, Missouri. Could not march earlier without being crippled for
want of mules, purchased and just being sent from here for brigade and
regimental trains.
THOMAS EWING, JR.,
Brigadier- General.


COLUMBUS, Kr., April 27, 1863.

Lient. Col. HENRY BINMORE,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Memphis, ffenn.:
	At the urgent solicitation of Brig. Gen. John McNeil, commanding at
Cape Girardean, I have this morning sent him two regiments of tufantry,
a section of artillery, and 100,000 rounds of ammunition for his com-
mand, with directions to send back the troops as soon as re-enforced by
Brigadier-General Vandever, which he expected to-day. General Mc-
Neil wrote me that he had been attacked by Marmaduke with four bri-
gades (8,000 men), and repulsed him, but would be attacked again. As
my troops here were all provided with condemned arms, I considered it
necessary to take from a large lot of good arms on steamer Bostona,
No. 2, consigned to Captain Harper, Memphis, 3,000 Enfield rifled mus-
kets, as alluded to in yesterdays telegram, and had my explanatory
report ready to send by Bostona, but she left from the lower depot with-
out orders or permission.
	The report will be sent by first boat.
ASBOTH.


HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION,
Camp at Biartville, Mo., April 27, 1863.
Maj. Gen. F. J. HERRON,
Gommanding Army of the Frontier:
	A dispatch from you, via Springfield, has been received late this
evening. I have been detained by rain, mud, and high water. I have
spent nearly all day crossing the Gasconade at this point, which is very
high. Some of my wagons are twenty-four hours behind. The roads
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258 MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAr. XXXIV.

over the Ozark dividing ridge were almost impassable. I have at this
moment crossed over the Gasconade the Nineteenth Iowa and train, the
Twenty-fifth Ohio Battery and train, and will spend the night in cross-
ing troops and trains as fast as they arrive. I shall .move the head of
the column early to-morrow toward Houston, from its camping place
some 3 miles east of here. All the serviceable cavalry will be sent by
way of Mountain Store, or Montreal, to Houston. They will start in
the morning. I will march to Salem as rapidly as possible.
	I sent a communication to you yesterday by messenger, and accom-
panying this goes a small party who will occupy Houston to-morrow
morning. Saving the bad roads, high water, and the bad condition of
our animals, we are getting along well.
	Respectfully, your obedient servant,	WM. WEER,

Colonel, Commanding Division.


FORT GIBSON, C. N., April 27, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	Your telegram of 20th instant just received from Cassville.~ In obedi-
ence, have ordered Colonel Harrison to move west to ~ Mill,
wherelhavea post and can support him,and he have grass for his
stock. I directed him that his supply trains go, via Springfield, New-
tonia, and Maysville, to Hildebrands Mill at present, so as to be as little
exposed as possible. My own trains go up Grand River, through good
grass and road, which is my retreat if hard pressed. Under orders from
General Blunt, I moved into the Nation to defend the refugee families
sent in; if I was not here they could be overrun. I ordered Colonel
Harrison, when I received my first instructions from General Blunt, to
throw up earthworks to resist a cavalry raid, and move west toward
me if he was threatened with a heavy force. I received a dispatch from
Generaf Blunt with yours, ordering me to reconnoiter the enemy and
learn his movements over the river on my front. I desire to apprise
you of the embarrassment of the Indian command, and the bad effect
on the whole Indian command and the country a movement into Arkan-
sas would cause, leaving the families just brought in here to the mercy
of Cooper, Steele, and Stand Watie. Colonel Harrison has repulsed the
enemy gallantly. I never would have asked the separation of my com-
mand if I had understood that I controlled its position or line of sup-
plies.
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.


[SAINT LOUIS, Mo.,] April 28, 1863.
[Maj. Gen.] H. W. HALLEOK,
General-in- Chief, Washington, D. C.:
	Generals Vandever and McNeil united in pursuit of rebels yesterday.
Firing was heard from 10 to 3 p. m. The rebels destroyed bridge after
crossing White River, and retreated pell-mell beyond. Bridge was being
repaired for farther pursuit. They move west from New Madrid to in-
tercept retreat, going forward. No further particulars.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.
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CHAP. XXXIV.]	CORRESPONDENCE, ETC .UNION.	259


SAINT Louis, Mo., April 28, 18639 p. m.
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief:
	Part of the Second Artillery prove to be Reserve Corps, and claim
benefit of orders in regard to such troops. They have refused duty on
this claim, and are worthless. I ordered a court of inquiry, which de-
cided tbj matter on proof, and have ordered their muster-out, pursuant
to orders concerning such Reserve Corps. I have induced them to do
duty during present troubles, and can rescind the order if you desire it.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


HEADQUARTERS DIVISION OF CAIRO,
Cairo, Ill., April 28, 18635 p. m.
General McNEIL,
Commanding, Cape Girardeau:
	SIR: General Asboth telegraphs me, at 2.30 this p. in., that he sent
last night six companies of cavalry to New Madrid, to march thence in
the direction of Cape Girardeau, to intercept the enemy and co-operate
with you. At 2.30 he heard cannonading. He desires me to send you
this information by special messenger. His telegram reached me at 5
p. m. 1 instantly sent a dispatch boat with Lieut. J. H. Livingston to
deliver this to you or the commanding officer at Cape Girardeau, re-
questing the latter, if you are absent, to take the steps the information
suggests.
I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,
N.	B. BUFORD,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,

Saint Louis, Mo., April 28, 1863.
His Excellency HAMILTON R. GAMBLE, Governor:
	A Mr. James H. Robinson, director North Missouri Railroad, expresses
great [fear of] an attack on that road. lie says the Enrolled Missouri
Militia, recently relieved, should be again called out to do duly, and
says at least four companies in Montgomery may be considered strictly
loyal. He writes from Danville:
	I have called special attention of United States forces to the railroad, but General
McKean says he is hard pressed, with guerrilla symptoms in the district everywhere,
and has not sufficient force to do much. He will do all he can to prevent the rising
of rebels, which we may still apprehend when force and fear are withdrawn from
rebel communities.

	I hope Your Excellency will exercise a liberal discretion in aid of the
Government, and keep me advised of just what military force is held by
you at any and all times, so I can dispose of other forces to the best
possible advantage.
	I have apprehended much difficulty in keeping the Enrolled Missouri
Militia in the field during the season of planting, and I still consider it
very uncertain as to how many you may be able to command at a given
time and place. To mee~t such attacks as we have repnlsed in Southeast

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260 MO., ARK., KANS., ~ND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.

em Missouri the best possible efforts have been made, as I know, on the
present occasion, and exact results are desired so we will know what to
depend upon if another occasion arises. We are all interested in exactly
knowing our available strength, a matter that a soldier studies with the
deepest anxiety. Casual observers generally take the apparent or prob-
able force for the certainly available, but I have all my life had much to
do with volunteers, and understand better than most persons the diff~r-
ence between these items of power.
	I have the honor to be, Governor, with great respect, Your Excel-
lencys obedient servant,
[SAML. II. CURTIS,]
		Major- General.


WAR DEPARTMENT,

Washington, April 28, 1863.
Maj or-General POPE, Milwaukee, Wis.:
	General Curtis reported that he had ordered the Nebraska cavalry to
report at Sioux City. The Governor of Nebraska telegraphed that they
had received the order and were moving, lie twice beg~,ed to have the
order countermanded, which I refused.
	H. W. HALLECK,
	& 	General-in- Chief.


HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF KANSAS,
Fort Leavenworth, Kans., April 29, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL II. CURTIS,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	GENERAL: The Third Colorado left last evening for Saint Louis.
General Ewing left yesterday for Fort Scott, to move with the First
Division to Houston, in obedience to an order from General ilerron.
This leaves me entirely destitute of troops, except the Ninth Kansas
(which also belongs to the Army of the Frontier). They are now doing
duty on the border, and will be insufficient for the purposes there when
Colonel Penicks regiment is mustered out. If you desire that they
shall join the First Division, under General Ewing, please direct me by
telegraph. I have no mounted troops to do escort duty with the sup-
ply trains to Colonel Phillips command, which pass over a long route
infested with guerrillas. I have ordered the negro regiment south to
support Phillips.
	If the management of affairs in Western Arkansas and the Indian
Territory is to be left to my judgment and discretion, not one foot of
ground shall be given np that we now occupy, until driven from it by
superior force. I have so directed Colonel Phillips, and shall so direct
him until my superiors order me to do otherwise, and take the respon-
sibility of making a direct order on the subject. I know too well what
it has cost to obtain the occupancy of that country, and the disastrous
consequences that would result from its abandonment. I need hardly
tell you that I do not feel myself particularly flattered in having all my
troops taken from me, after laboring assiduously in raising and organ-
izing them, and, with them, maki~~g the only successful campaign that
has been made during the war~ Every one knows that the operation

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CHAP. XXXIV.]	CO1~liESPONDINCE, ETC.UNION.	261


of the Army of the Frontier last fall against an army greatly superior
in numbers was conducted on my own responsibility and against the
advice of my superIors. I could, with much more propriety, in coTh-
pliance with your views, have fallen back to Fort Scott or Springfield,
as other would-be heroes did, without ever firing a gun. Had I failed,
the responsibility of the failure would have rested upon me, yet I have
never heard that others were not willing to avail themselves of my success.
Daring that campaign a formidable rebel army was defeated,broken up,
and dispersed, and the country occupied to the Arkansas River, and with
the few troops that were left me has ever since been held, under many
discouraging circumstances. To give it up now would be extremely fatal.
The Indians have been promised protection, and the loyal citizens of
Western Arkansas expect it. They are now organizing for the defense
of their homes, and every encouragement should be held out to them.
The refugee Indians have been taken back to their own country, and are
now putting in their crops, feeling much encouraged for the future. The
Creeks and Choctaws, who have heretofore been allied with the rebel
cause, are making overtures to join our forces and look to the Federal
Government for protection. If we continue to hold the country, the two
new Indian regiments can be speedily raised and organized, and the
Union element in Western Arkansas and Northern Texas will have an
opportunity to develop itself; but if the country is to be abandoned
for the want of a few troops to strengthen the small force now there,
then the labor of last fall is all lost, and the blood of our gallant men
has been shed in vain. The Indians will lose confidence in the Govern-
ment, or its ability to protect them, and will become completely de-
moralized, and many whom we might have with us will be fighting
against us. The loyal people of Western Arkansas and Northern Texas
will become disheartened, and rebel enthusiasm will be increased in
proportion. I address you frankly and plainly upon the matter, be-
cause I feel its importance. In vain have I asked for troops. There are
not sufficient in the whole district for a brigadiers command, and they
are mostly negroes and Indians; yet I am willing to lay aside all per-
sonal feelings and take command of those in the field in person, and
contest for every foot of ground this side of the Arkansas River. I am
willing to take the responsibility of attempting to hold the country;
but if it is to be given up, and a retrograde movement made, others
must take the responsibility of ordering it, and shoulder the disas-
trous consequences that will follow.
	Until otherwise ordered by my superiors, I shall direct Colonel
Phillips and Colonel Harrison to hold the country to the Arkansas
River until they are driven from it by an overwhelming force. If you
desire any other policy pursued, please give me instructions, direct and
positive, and they will be carried out.
	I liave the honor to be, general, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. .G. BLUNT,
Major- General.


IIDQIIS. FIRST DIVISION, AR1~IY OF TIlE FRONTIER,
Hou8ton, 31o., April 29, 1863.
Col. CHARLES E. SALoMoN:

	Orders from General Herron having arrived, which require a thorough
reconnaissance of the region lying upon the waters of Current River

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262	MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.

you will detail all the available cavalry in your command for that duty.
The efficient mounted men of the First Ohio Cavalry will be placed
UI)Ofl the same duty. It should be communicated to them that the main
column will march to Salem in two days; that the business of this cav-
alry detachment is to guard well the right flank of the main column.
They may rejoin the command at Salem as soon as circumstances per-
mit, taking into account travel and forage. This cavalry will take with
it rations for three days, & c. Its transportation will accompany the
main column. The other troops under your command will march early
to-morrow morning to Salem with the transportation. The First Iowa
Cavalry will be ordered to report to you for instructions.
Respectfully,
WM. WEER,
Colonel, Commanding Diviswn.



HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF KANSAS,
Port Leavenworth, Kans., April 30, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM A. PHlLLLPS:
Commanding Indian Brigade, Payetteville, Ark.:
	General Curtis policy is to have you fall back, but he must take the
responsibility of ordering it. I have ordered the negro regiment to
Baxter Springs; they are intended to support you; are 1,000 strong.
These are all the troops I have, all others having been taken from me.
Colonel Williams and Colonel Harrison will report to you for orders.
You will order the negro regiment near you, if you think best. Keep
your force concentrated, and do not give up the country until forced to
do so by superior force, unless ordered to do so by General Curtis. I
will try to keep you supplied.
JAS. G. BLUNT,
Major- General.


HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Houston, Mo., April 30, 1863.
WILLIAM HYDE CLARK,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
	Your communication of 25th instant was received upon my arrival
here last evening. I start this morning with the head of the column to
Salem, and will encamp about midway between there and here, reach-
ing Salem to-morrow. My cavalry is all in, and start this morning, with
very serviceable horses, by the way of Current River, to Salem, spending
some three or four days en route. My commissary train is yet some
miles in the rear, but will overtake us at Salem, as the roads are now
good; it is well guarded. We are suffering for forage, and if some could
be furnished at Salem it would be a great relief.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. WEER
Colonel, Commanding

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CORRESPONDENCE, ETC .UNION.
263
Abstract front return of the Departme t of the Missow i, M~j. Gen. Samuel R Curtis com-
manding, for April 30, 1863; headquarters Saint Louis, Mo.

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	duty.	a	~	,~	artillery.
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Department staff (Saint Louis, Mo.)	

Districtof SaintLouis, Brig. Gen. J. W. Davidson:
Staff (Saint Louis, Mo.)	
Benton Barracks, Col. B. L. E. Bonneville.....
Pilot Knob, Mo., CoL John G. Clark	
Post of SaintLouis, Col. Robert R. Livingston.
Arcadia, Mo., Lieut. Cot Robert Carrick   
Patterson, Mo., Cot Edwin Smart        
Barnesville, Mo., Col. Joseph W. Bell.    
Centrevile, Mo., Capt. Adam Sachs	
Jackson, Mo. (commander not given)	
New Madrid, Mo., Col. D. Henry Hughes   
Cape Girardean, Licut. Cot Henry Pomeroy..
Bloomileld, Mo., Col. John McNeil       
Pacific City, Mo., Cot William P. Robinson. -

Total District of Saint Louis          

Central District of Missodri, Brig. Gen. Egbert B.
Brown:
Staff (Jefferson City, Mo.)	
Troops in district .                    

Total Central District of Missouri	


District of Rolla, Mo., Brig. Gen. T. A. Davies:
Staff (Rolla, Mo.)	
Troops in district                    

Total District of Rolla	


Army of the Frontier, Brig. Gen. F. J. Herron:
Staff                              
First Division Cot William Weer        
Second Division, Brig. GenWilliamYandever
(Pilot Knob, Mo.).
Third Division, Brig. Gen. William W. Orme
(Lake Spring, Mo.).
Detachment under Maj. Charles Banzhaf..

Total Army of the Frontier           

District of Southwestern Missouri, Cot William
F. Cloud:
Staff (Spring field, Mo.)	
Springfield Post, Cot John Edwards (Spring.
field, Mo.).
First Brigade, Arkansas volunteers, Cot M.
La Rue Harrison (Camp on Flat Creek, Mo.).
Newtonia, Lient. Col. Thomas T. Crittenden..
Cassville, Mo., Maj. David McKee	
Other points                        

Total District of Southwestern Missouri...

Northwestern Missouri, Col. Chester Harding, jr.
(Saint Joseph, Mo.).

District of Northeastern Missouri, Brig. Gen.
Thomas J. MeKean:
Staff (Palmyra, Mo.)	
Troops in district                     

Total DistAct of Northeastern Missouri...

Alton, Ill., Col. William B. Mason           
16
	17 18 18 .  
	 9.  . 9 9 10.      
110 2, 767 4, 067 4, 989 5, 622 .	
104 1, 557 2, 128 3, 526 2, 982 .	
63 1,005 1,855 2,103 1,632 .	
51 869 1,316 1,442 1,424 .	
	26 445 559 722 722 .        
	21 137 227 265 323 .        
	2 31 38 48 31 .        
	3 95 119 143 143 .        
	30 664 806 856 859         
55 1, 035 1, 433 1, 817 1, 844          
	44	1,062 1,233 1,687 1,544 	2
	18 476 515 572 574 .        
	4           4 6 6          
	79	1,385	1,716	2,116	2,153 	6
	83	1,385	1,720	2,122	2,159	6
516 10, 143 14, 325 18, 179 17, 710	2
9      
	32	620
9
1, 020
	io 10          
	1, 262 1, 193          
	41	620 1, 029 1, 272 1, 203          
	15           15 15 9         
	111	2, 016	2, 633	3, 488	3, 488	10
	124	2,458	2,921	4,315	4,031	20
	83 1, 602 2, 258 3, 844 3, 914          
	10 243 379 427 347          
	343	6,319	8,206	12,089	11,789	30
9

57

60

11
12
51
1, 123

307
271
759
9

1, 533

1, 409

470
384
994
9

1, 996

1, 928

710
515
1,229
7       
1,971     
1,911

696
506
1, 252
2
	200	3,381	4,799	6, 387	6, 343		14
	11 402 490 937 900          
	9 3 12 12 12 .     
	41	1,101	1,327	1,522	1,505		2
	50	1,104	1339	1,534	1,517 		2
	32	375	506	565	564	f  
CHAP. XXXIV.

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264 MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.

Abstract from return of the Department of the Missouri, ~-c.Contiuued.

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District of Kansas, Brig. Gen. James G. Blunt:
	Fort Leavenworth, Col. Charles W. Adams...	22	504	673	801	606	7~	14
	Fort Scott, Maj. Charles W. Blair.    .	15	268	397	616	619          
	Fort Riley, Capt. John E. Stewart	3	108	154	194	193 .        
	Fort Lard, Capt. Roratio N. F. Read	3	111	162	199	105	2
	Troops at other points	. .~	96 1, 820 2, 354 2, 763 2, 265          
	District staff (Fort Leavenworth, Kans.)      26           26 27 24          
	 Total District of Kansas	165	2, 811	3, 766	4, 640	3, 852	7	16

District of Northwestern Arkansas, CoL William
A.	Phillips:
	Staff (Fort Gibson, C. N.)                   2            2 2 1          
	Troops in district	83	2, 399	2, 623	3, 109	3, 161 	6
	Total District of Northwestern Arkansas....	85	2, 399	2,625	3, 111	3, 162	6

District of Colorado, CoL John lvi. Chivington 41 716 1, 035 1, 246 1, 694	12
(Denver, Cob.).
District of Nebraska, Brig. Gen. James Craig	25	387	569	706 1, 697          
(Omaha, Nebr.).


RECAPITULATION:
Department staff	. 16           17 18 18          
District of Saint Louis		536	10, 143	14, 325	18, 179	17, 710		2
Central District of Missouri		83	1,385	1, 720	2, 122	2,159		6
District of Roila	. 41 620 1, 029 1, 272 1, 203          
Army of the Frontier		343	6, 319	8, 206	12, 089	11, 789		30
District of Southwestern Missouri		200	3, 381	4, 709	6, 387	6, 343 		14
Northwestern Missouri                       11 402 490 937 900          
District of Northeastern Missouri		50	1, 104	1, 339	1, 534	1, 517		2
Alton, Ill                                  32 375 506 565 564    
District of Kansas                          165 2, 811 3, 766 4, 640 3, 852 7    
District of Northwestern Arkansas		85	2, 309	2, 625	3, 111	3, 162		6
District of Colorado		41	716	1, 035	1, 246	1, 694		12
District of Nebraska                         25 387 569 706 1, 697 .        
	Grand total	. 1, 628 30, 042 40, 426 52, 806 52, 608	7	88

Abstract from return of the District of Eastern Arkansas, .lJJiaj. Gen. Besjamin .211. Pren-
tiss, U. S. Army, commanding, for Api-it, 1863.

Command.




District headquarters                          
Postof Uelena,* Brig. Gen. Willis A. Gorman	
Twelfth Division, Thirteenth Army Corps I         
ThirteenthDivision, Thirteenth Army Corps        
Cavalry~                                    
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8
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4, 328
2, 323
4

5,232
2,678
* Staff officers only indicated under this heading in the original.
tAt Bruinsburg Landing, Miss., under command of Brigadier-General Hovey.
~ Return does not indicate where the troops were actually serving.
6
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CHAP. XXXIV.]	CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION.	265



Troops in the District of Eastern Arkansas, Maj. Gem Benjamin Mi.
Prentiss, U. S. Army, commanding, April 30, 1863.

THIRTEENTH DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS.


Brig. Gen. LEONARD F. Ross.
	First Brigade.	Second Brigade.
	Brig. Gen. FREDERICK SALOMON.	Brig. Gen. CLINTON B. FISK.
43d Indiana, Col. William E. McLean.	29th Iowa, Licut. Col. Robert F. Patter-
35th Missouri, Col. Samuel A. Foster.	    son.
28th Wisconsin, Lieut. Col. Charles Whit-	33d Iowa, Col. Samuel A. Rice.
    aker.	36th Iowa, Col. Charles W. Kittredge.
	33d Missouri, Lient. Col. William H.
	    Heath.


Artillery.

3d Iowa Battery, Capt. Mortimer M. hayden.

CAVALRY DIVISION.


Col. CYBIJS BUSSEY.
	First Brigade.	Second Brigade.
	Lieut. Col. BENJAMIN L. WILEY.	Col. POWELL CLAYTON.
5th Illinois, Maj. Abel H. Seley.	24 Arkansas, Capt. James W. Demby.
1st Indiana, Maj. Thomas N. Pace.	3d Iowa, Maj. Oliver H. P. Scott.
	5th Kansas, Lient. Col.Wilton A. Jenkins.





IIDQRS. I IFTH CAVALRY, MISSOURI STATE MILITIA,
Independence, Jillo., May 1, 1863.
Maj. Gen. JAi~us G. BLUNT,
Leavenworth, Kans.:
	GENERAL:	Quantrill, Parker, and company are undoubtedly here or
in Cass County with a force of from 150 to 300 men, and contemplate
attacking one of our posts. Kansas City, Independence, and Blue
Springs can take care of themselves, but I will be very uneasy about
Harrieville. As soon as the first cavalry leaves, you can send me four
companies of infantry to hold the posts. I will see that my [men] hunt
them up immediately. One hundred of my cavalry have hunted for
them three days this week, bat without success. We are busy to-day
destroying the skiffs, & c., on the river, to keep those on the north side
where they are. Telegraph if you can furnish the men desired. If yon
cannot, Col. Chester Harding will probably do so. He kindly offered
me two companies of cavalry not long since. I would suggest that you
make a station at Pink Hill and one at Pleasant Hill as soon as con-
venient.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W.	B. PENICK,
Colonel P~fth Missouri State Militia Cavalry

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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Rolla, Mo., May 1, 1863.
Maj. (len. SAMUEL TI. CURTIS, & unt Louis, ]llio.:
	Major Miller, of the Second Wisconsin Cavalry, has just returned
from an extended scout south of Salem and Houston. He reports no
enemy in that direction, except Colonel Freemans band, some 200
strong. I send a party after them to-morrow. The stage, with mails,
has been robbed twice within the past week between this place and
Waynesville, but as yet nothing has been done by the commanding
officer of this district toward looking up the thieves. A stirring up
from headquarters would be of some avail.
F.	J. HERRON,
Major- General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Rolla, Mo., May 1, 1863.
Citizens of Pulaski County, Missouri:
	The stage on the route from Bolla to Springfield having been robbed
three times within the past week, at or near the California House, and
the mails abstracted therefrom, the undersigned hereby gives notice
that he will hold the citizens along the route responsible for these acts.
	1st. That in future any horse stolen will be replaced at once by stock
taken from citizens in the vicinity.
	2d. That any and every one captured who has been connected with
these robberies will be shot without ceremony.
	Without the citizens take measures to rid their neighborhood of these
thieves, a very summary mode will be adopted to correct this matter.
F.	J. HERIRON,
Major. General.

FORT GIRSON, C. N., May 1, 1863.
Major-General BLUNT:
	SIR: After defeating the enemy at Webbers Falls, I sent Lieuten-
ant-Colonel Schaurte and Major Foreman, with a heavy force, and ar-
tillery, toward Fayetteville. Colonel Bryan and Major Pickler were
about Dutch Mills or Cane Hill. The enemy had, however, on receiv-
ing the news of Webbers Falls, retreated precipitately, and ~rossed the
Arkansas River at Fort Smith. I have ascertained that the loss of the
enemy at Webbers Falls is much greater than at first reported. Rebels
are moving families south of the river. The rebels report Price coming,
but I get no definite data of him. I intend to strike North Fork, so as
to recruit, and because striking is the best policy. Arkansas River is
high; Grand River up; Verdigris up. I have strong works here that
cannot be taken; inclosed 15 or 16 acres; water, and strong commis-
sary buildings. Made three ferry-boats on the Grand River, under the
works; will make a floating bridge, if I have time. Suffering for bread.
The agent has been very derelict in not sending bread to the people.
Command on very short rations; unless train has started promptly, will
suffer. Evacuation of this country would lead to untold disaster to
these people and our cause. I consider the possibility of other iris-
fortunes less dangerous. I can hold my works and send heavy mounted
scouts out. My responsibilities press, but I am not afraid of them.
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding

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LICKING, Mo., May 2, 1863.
Capt J. LOVELL, Assistant Adjutant- General, Rolla District:
	CAPTAIN: I have the honor to make, for the information of the gen-
eral commanding, the following report:
	On the 29th of April a squad of horse thieves, numbering 17, under
th~ leadership of one Captain Cook, arrested and carried away 5 loyal
citizens living on the Salem road, about 8 miles from this place. Three
of the men arrested were discharged soldiers, and were living together
for mutual protection. Immediately upon learning of the affair, Ii sent a
squad in pursuit, and also caused to be arrested 5 of the most promi-
nent rebel sympathizers in that vicinity, whom I shall retain as hostages
for the safe return of the loyal prisoners. The squad which Ii sent in pur-
suit returned without having accomplished anything. My force pursued
them 30 miles, but as they had some live hours advance it was deemed
useless to pursue them farther, and theyaccordingly gave up the chase,
and returned to camp on the following day.
	On the 29th, I also sent out 3 men as spies, and also for the purpose of
capturing, if possible, a notorious character named Reed, living about
30 miles south from this place. They were not successful, however, in
arresting Reed, but on their way to camp fell in with one D. C. Boone, a
recruiting officer for Freemans guerrillas, whom they arrested and
brought in. Boone reports that he left Treeman on Spring River, about
80 miles distant from this place, where he has something over 100 guer-
rilas encamped, and that he had authority to recruit a full regiment.
I have Boone in close confinement, and will see that he does not escape.
	I have the honor to remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	B. KAISER,
Major, Commanding Post.

SAINT LOUIS, Mo., May 3, 1863.
Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief:
	General Yandever came upon the rear of enemy at Bloomfield, when
some skirmishing occurred, and the rebels were again repulsed. By de-
stroying bridges pursuit is embarrassed, but continued in the direction
of Chalk Bluff. I hope my directions of a movement from New Madrid
may meet them at that crossing. All accounts concur in stating the
force at 7,000 or 8,000 and ten pieces of artillery. Price is not with the
command.
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major. General.


WASHINGTON, D. C., May 3, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	You are authorized to fill up the Second Missouri Artillery as rapidly
as possible.
II.	W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief.


WAYNESYILLE, Mo., May 3, 1863.
Brig. Gen. THOMAS A. DAVIES,
6~ommanding Rolla District, Rolla, Mo.:
	GENERAL: For the last few weeks, as you are aware, this section
of country ha~ been infested with horse thieves, who have committe

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many depredations, and who have as yet eluded our utmost vigilance.
I have kept all my available men almost constantly in the saddle. Many
I send ouI~ daily in disguise, both on horseback and in wagons, to repre-
sent farmers and movers, but as yet to no purpose. The stage has been
stopped several times, and once the horses and mail carried off. I im-
mediately sent detachments out in all directions, leaving the post almost
deserted. I now furnish an escort to the mail going both ways, but my
men and horses are fast giving out under the daily amount of work they
have to perform. If the mail could be detained at this post over night,
or the stages meet at Piney and Gasconade, it would obviate the neces-
sity of sending two escorts with the stage in one direction. If this ar-
rangement could be made, I hope you will take into consideration the
importance of this place as a military post, the vast amount of labor to
be performed by such a small force, and, if you have any troops at your
disposal, I hope that you will send me a few at least to hold this place
whileikeep my men scouring the country for miles in all directions,
hunting those thieves and meting summary justice to them.
	Hoping this will meet with your favorable consideration, I have the
honor to subscribe myself, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WALDEMAR FISCHER,
Major. commanding Post.


UNITED STATES STEAMER CONESTOGA,

Maj. Gen. B. M. PRENTISS,	Off White River, May 3, 1863.
Commanding United AS~tates Forces, Helena, Ark.:
	SIR: I have understood that you are threatened with an attack at
Helena. If it proves to be in force, and you consider it necessary, let
me know, and I will re-enforce you with gunboats.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
TUGS. 0. SELFRIDGE,
	Lieutenant. commander.


SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. OF THE ARMY, ADJT. GEN.S OFFICE,
	No. 202.	Washington, May 4, 1863.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	II. Brig. Gen. James Totten, U. S. Volunteers, will immediately re-
turn to his command in the Army of the Frontier.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	By command of Major-General ilalleck:
	E. D. TOWNSEND,
	Assistant Adjutant- General.


WAR DEPARTMENT,
IVashington, May 4, 18632 p. in.
Major-General CURTIS, AS~aint Louis, Mo.:
	General Rosecrans asks for more troops. Your department is the
only one which can possibly give him any at this time. Can any be
spared for him ~?
II.	W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief

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SAINT Louis, May 5, 1863.
Major-General HALLECK:
	C an spare no more force at present. Will write.
SAML. H. CUIRTIS.

hEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, Mo., May 5, 1863.
Brig. Gen. BEN. LOAN, Jefferson City:
	GENERAL: Yours of the 23d,* on the subject of the African, I have
referred to Judge-Advocate Major Dunn, who will, doubtless, give you
the benefit of his views. He was in Congress when the confiscation act
passed. The question as to our lines is very difficult to answer.
	Yours of the 24th,* concerning the exchange of Colonel Lazears regi-
ment, is rather evasive and sarcastic on him. You must recollect the
colonel was writing to the Governor, who, he supposed, was exercised
on the subject of the negro in Merrills regiment, and Lazear was advo-
cating his own cause. The letters of McFerran are in the same temper.
It will be well to look after the men that are so tender of the constitu-
tional rights of rebel sympathizers, but let us be charitable to our pro-
slavery Union friends, who are sorely tried. But yet the question
returns upon us, Would he not recruit his regiment sooner and do bet-
ter in Northeastern MissourH Lazear has done some good service in
Southeastern Missouri, and that would be a good place for him. Yet
I do not think he could fill up his regiment in that quarter, and it is not
so easy as you think to fill it up where it now is. If he can fill up, there
is no need of shifting him.
	I telegraphed to-day, asking if you have spare troops. I do this to
fortify myself against complaints that I am keeping troops here that
are not needed. I have driven Marmaduke out of the State, but may
be attacked by another force coming from Arkansas. We must make
the very best use we can of our material. I am unable to send you more
force. I am obliged to send away troops that are much needed. If we
ever get Yicksburg, I hope to have some relief from these demands,
but at present we must depend on vigilance and celerity of movement.
	Have your troops generally oii the move. Some complain that the
troops at Lexington are rather disorderly, and that Colonel King is not
able to control them. Perhaps it will be best to change or shift them.
Lexington deserves more trouble than any other place.
I am, general, very truly, your obedient servant,
[SAML. 11. CURTIS,]
Major- General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, Mo., May 6, 1863.
General II. W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief:
	GENERAL: Your telegram and letters, urging me to send troops to
General Rosecrans, have been received, and I have responded that I
can spare none.
	The Marmaduke attack required me to concentrate and move most of
the force denominated the Army of the Frontier by long and rapid
marches, which has, no doubt, much impaired the mules and horses.
It is now returning to Pilot Knob, when 1 will refurnish it as soon as

Not found

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possible. It will have marched about 500 miles in about ten days, over
very bad roads.
	The Indian troops and Kansas troops have, against my orders, gone
home, and the officer who took the responsibility is arrested. I never
knew such an outrage on discipline as the act of Colonel Weer, dispers-
ing most of a division of Kansas troops to go from the neighborhood of
Springfield to their homes. I am getting them back as fast as possible.
The Indians are doing all they can to hold their own country, but they
are too far down southwest by neglect or disobedience of orders, which
I am trying to remedy as fast as possible. I have but few volunteer
troops in this region. The Missouri State Militia cannot be sent out of
the State. The Enrolled Missouri Militia will not stay in the field dur-
ing this season of corn-planting. They will not turn out quick enough
to resist a raid, as was shown by the recent attack from Arkansas. If
I had not retained some of the volunteers I had started to Rosecrans,
the rebels would have rushed in and taken Pilot Knob and Cape Girar-
deau, if not this city. I am obliged to keep my force distributed to
prevent the rebels from assembling recruits, and also to procure forage
for horses.
	As soon as General Vandever gets back to Pilot Knob with the por-
tion of the Army of the Frontier, I will try to scrape up re-enforcements
to send forward. The Governor is trying to change Enrolled Missouri
Militia into provisional regiments, some of which are now collecting to.
gether, and giving some hope of success. But at present I have demands
for troops coming from every neighborhood, and cannot send a man away
till I get news of the returning troops, and what the militia will do. I
send also with this letter a specimen of demands and reports of de-
partment commanders relating to the police force needed in different
districts of Missouri.
	The Union people cannot stay on their farms if we withdraw this
police force. Besides this, a reserve must be held ready to resist such
raids as Marmaduke has twice attempted. He has gained comparatively
nothing so far, but Price is now on the Arkansas trying to raise new
forces, and he will soon try to renew the effort to attack Missouri. A
move from Helena against him should be made at the earliest possible
moment, but I suppose your demands for Vicksburg prevent General
Grants notice of Price at this time; yet you cannot fail to perceive
that Prices reported presence in Arkansas, and the movement of Mar-
maduke, ostensibly under his orders, tend to stimulate new movements
throughout Missouri, which can only be restrained by considerable force
and constant vigilance.
	With greatest desire to do all I can in all directions, I remain, general,
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
SAML. IR. CURTIS,
Major-General.
[Luclosure No. 1.]

LOUISIANA, Mo., April 1, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL It. CURTIS,
Commanding Western Department:
	DEAR Sm: Some few weeks since I had the honor to communicate
to you the notice for a public meeting to be held in Bowling Green on
the first Monday of March last, and to make some suggestions in regard
to it. Though my letter and suggestions were only such as any loyal
man ought to have communicated, I was gratified to learn that m

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letter had the effect to send a confidential agent of the Government to
the meeting for the purpose of watching the movements of parties there.
	In consequence of the exertions of loyal men of our county, and the
suspicion attached to certain party movements, the meeting passed off
with no other effect than the collection together of a considerable num-
ber of the worst secessionists of our county, and the passage of resolu-
tions not positively disloyal, but bordering on it in part, and strongly
anti-emancipation in sentiment. For any positive influence it was an
abortion.
	I trust you will pardon my using this matter as an introduction to
another subject which I consider greatly concerns the peace and welfare
of our State. I allude to the recent act of the Missouri Legislature for
exemption from military duty of all persons who wish it, for the sum~of~
$30. Immediately previous to the passage of this act, as you are aware,
orders were issued for drafting into immediate service several regiments
of the State militia. Under this order, about 200 men of this county had
been enrolled and organized for immediate duty, and the officers have
been making their arrangements for immediate service. Of the number
drafted for duty from this county, there were three companies, com-
manded by as many captains. This day one of the captains informed
me that he did not believe a dozen men iu the county would comply with
the draft, and that all would pay the commutation penalty and be re-
leased. I am fully persuaded such will be the case, and that the same
state of facts will exist all over the State. If this be the case, and
another uprising of rebels in the State be meditated, as it is generally
believed there will be in certain contingencies, our State will be wholly
dependent on the United States troops and volunteers for defense. If
they were sufficiently numerous to defend the State and suppress dis-
loyal collections of troops at all points, I do not know that the absence
of the militia would be a subject for regret; but I think there is very
great danger that the rebels, numerous, determined, and vindictive in
our State, may seize on the occasion of a real hiatus in our military~
strength to do much mischief at least. I do not presume to doubt that
you are more fully posted as to all apparent movements of the traitors
in our State, and as to the actual condition of our State militia, than I
possibly can be; but as to the disposition of the militia in the present
attitude of State affairs, I have supposed it would be of interest to you
to be advised as far as practicable.
	Our county (Pike) is believed, I think justly, too, to be the most loyal
county in the State; but no one wishes to undergo the fatigues and
hardships of military life, when the prospect of pay is so poor as that
of our militia. My opinion is very decided that we shall soon have no
militia force or organization in the State except those in the service of
the United States, and that various causes are combining to encourage
new risings and raids of rebels in the State.
	Excuse the liberty I have taken in throwing out these suggestions, in
the hope that you may have the power, as you assuredly have the will,
to apply a remedy, in the event of my apprehensions proving to be well
founded. I desire to call your attention to one other matter, perhaps
of local rather than general interest, but still of general interest to the
service: There are certain families living in this place and county
whose husbands and relations are in the rebel army. I allude to the
wife and family of John Q. Burbridge, a brigadier-general in the rebel
army; to the wife and family of J. P. [P. S.] Senteny, a major in the rebel
army; to the family of George 0. Matthews, a captain in the rebel army,
and various privates in that army. Ever since the rebellion commence

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the wives of the above-named officers and their friends have kept up a
constant communication with their friends in the rebel army, sending
clothing and other articles for their use. They keep up constant mail
communication with them, and by these means they greatly aid and
comfort the rebels. Mrs. Burbridge has twice been passed through our
lines to the rebel army, and it is understood here that she is shortly ex-
pected back again. Mrs. Senteny, wife~of Major Senteny, was passed
through our lines at Corinth to her husband, and is expected back here
soon. In all these trips they carry rebel mails, clothing, & c. While
humanity is certainly commendable in some cases, it is a question how
far these conrtesies ought to be extended to the most inveterate rebels
male and female, In the rebel army, who have been protected here in
the enjoyment of all the rights and privileges due to loyal citizens,
and they have repaid it by constant abuse of Union citizens. I speak
what I know to be the desire of every loyal lady and gentleman of this
town, that the friends of these rebel officers should be treated as the
friends of any other rebels, and from whom we have to expect, in the
event of their ever getting into power here, nothing but the most de-
grading aiid brutal treatment, though I must say as yet we have not
much apprehension of danger from that source.
	Again, sir, excuse the liberty I have taken, and the length of this
letter, and ascribe it to an ardent desire to contribute my mite to the
cause of our country.
I am, with much respect, your obedient servant,
EDWIN DRAPER.

	P. S.Since the above was written I have learned from an undoubted
source that Clinton Burbridge, a brother of the general, and a most
notorious guerrilla and outlaw, has been seen in Saint Louis within the
last few days, and is no doubt there now unless he is here secreted
somewhere.
	Burbridge is a brother of Mrs. Samuel Gaty, where he would find
shelter and protection, though it is likely he would not lodge there, as
Gaty would not wish to be compromised by his detection in his house.
The house of John S. McCune, esq., has heretofore been a grand place
of rendezvous for female traitors, who met there for the purpose of mak-
ing and dispatching clothing, & c., to the rebels. I cannot say that Mr.
McCune is cognizant of or a party to, these proceedings, bat there is
no question of the facts. Mrs. McCune is a most uncompromising and
persevering rebel, and rules all matters connected with her household.
She has a son, a Confederate officer, now or recently a prisoner at Alton.
The active operations of Mrs. MeCune and friends to which I refer were
some time since, but doubtless still carried on to some extent. In this
connection I would prefer my name not mentioned, as Mrs. MeCune is
an old friend, but I can give names of persons who personally know of
the disloyal gatherings and preparations there in former months.

[Indorsements.1

SAINT LouIs, April 7, 1863.
	Respectfully referred to Col. F. A. Dick, who will look after the Bur-
bridge matter, and then refer this to His Excellency Governor Gamble,
for his notice, with a request that he will return it to these headquarters.
SAML. B. CURTIS,
Major- General

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OFFICE PRoY. MAR. GEN., DEPT. OF THE Missouni,
& tint Louis, April 23, 1863.
	Respectfully forwarded and submitted to His Excellency Governor
Gamble, whose attention is called to the indorsement of General Curtis.
F.	A. DiCK,
Lieutenant-Colonel and Provost-Marshal- General.

SAIT~T Louis, April 24, 1863.
	I do not know what part of this communication produced its refer-
ence to me. If that relating to female rebels, I would send them down
the river to Dixie. If that concerning the paying the commutation tax
by the Enrolled Militia, I can only say that, by special message, I warned
the Legislature of the effect of the act, and urged upon them that if they
would exempt men for money they ought to make the sum so large as to
pay another for doing the serviee. I am trying by orders to remove or
diminish the evil.
H.	B. GAMBLE.

SAINT Louis, May 6, 1863.
	Respectfully forwarded to headquarters, for the information of the
General-in-Chief. The reference to Governor Gamble was not to com-
plain of him, but to present the facts that relate to the Enrolled Missouri
Militia, and the effect of the new law which has entirely unsettled the mi-
litia organization just at a season of the year when they are most needed.
SAML. L. CURTIS,
Major- General.
Llnclosure No. 2.]
HEADQUARTERS SAINT Louis DISTRICT,
Saint Louis, Mo., April 27, 1863.
[General CURTIS:]
	M~ DEAR GENERAL: Now that our troops have been successful, and
Marmadukes attempts repelled, there will, no doubt, be a great deal of
talk about the whole matter.
	I desire, as you have been blamed for withholding troops from the
armies? to explain the state of affairs. When I took command of the dis-
trict (embracing, as it does, the camp of instruction), New Madrid had
one regiment at it; Cape Girardeau had four companies of the Thirty-
second Iowa and one company of the Second Missouri Artillery at it;
General McNeil was in the field with only his own regiment; Pilot
Knob had two companies of the First Missouri State Militia, Smarts
regiment of cavalry, and one battalion Thirteenth Illinois. There were
no antenna~ out; no troops at Patterson, nor at Barnesville, nor Centre-
yule. Within as little time as possible, the First Nebraska Infantry was
sent to Cape Girardeau; McNeil was re-enforced by the First Wisconsin
Cavalry and Welifeys battery; Smarts regiment was put on outpost
duty at Patterson, and the Thirteenth illinois Cavalry at Barnesvi]le.
The Twenty-Fourth Missouri Volunteers, by your order, re-enforced the
Knob, and our affairs were in a position to meet attack. If these pre-
cautions had not been taken, and the Twenty-fourth Missouri and First
Wisconsin retained by your order and permission, and but for the timely
march of General Vandever, 1 leave it to any soldier to say where the
enemy might have been, if bold and persistent enough in his advance.
I am, general, most respectfully,
J.	W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier-Generals
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HEADQUARTERS,
Fort Scott, Kans., May 7, 1863.
Major-General BLUNT,
Commanding District of Kanse~s:
	SIR: I regret to have to inform you that the busliwliackers are getting
more troublesome and venturous every day. I have every reason to be-
lieve that they had concentrated to attack the returning tr~iin from Fort
Gibson, but I was informed of the time and place of the intended attack,
and by marching infantry and artillery 55 miles in a little over a day,
got to the place (Baxter Springs) simultaneously with the train. Since
then they have been prowling in small parties in every direction, thiev-
ing, robbing, and murdering.
	Yesterday word was brought me of four incursions on Drywood, 12
miles south of here. I started off immediately with what cavalry I could
muster and 50 infantry in wagons, and in an honr was at Drywood, but
scoured the country in vain. They had robbed Mrs. Jewell and three
or four other persons of money and valuables, taking two horses only.
I rode all day and night, and on my return this morning to Fort Scott
was met by the news that another small party of bushwhackers had last
night gone to the house of Mr. Baker, on the Marmaton, 5 miles from here,
and robbed his house and killed him. He was one of the most upright
and respected citizens, a man highly esteemed by everybody. Our whole
community is in a state of feverish excitement on the subject. I have
a faint trace of the murderer, and shall pursue it to the last. But my
cavalry, not over 100 of which is mounted, is pretty well ridden down,
and must start back to Gibson as soon as the train is ready, and I am
therefore much crippled. I fear for the trains. A hundred men are but
a poor escort for 150 wagons, and yet it is about all I can mount, leaving
myself without pickets and only what scouts can be furnished from my
outpost at Morris Mill.
	In order to effectually check this bushwhacking withiu the precincts
of the post, there should be two more companies of cavalry for escort
duty alone, and they, with what there is here, would be enough. Then
there should be two more for outpost and scouting duty; one stationed
partly at IRedfield and partly north of there, toward the Marmaton,
and one on Cox Creek, up toward the head of Cow Creek. These, with
the present one at M6rris Mill, having nothing to do but scour the
country, could keep it entirely clear of these vermin. ~I?his is the only
way life and property can be made safe here. I fear there will be no
crops raised unless something of the sort is done, and yet I hesitate
very mucht to ask it, for by the return of all these troops recently here
to Springfield I perceive that you have scarcely anything left with
which to defend your district, although it has been largely increased.
If it is possible to increase our cavalry here without detriment to the
service elsewhere, I beg you to do it.
	I rejoice very much that you have established a station at Baxter
Springs. On my return from there last week I had just sat down to
write a letter, suggesting the matter for your consideration, when I re-
ceived your order. It will materially lessen the danger to our trains.
	Is it possible for any of Captain Insleys recent purchases of horses
to be issued to these cavalry companies on duty at this post? The force
might be largely increased by getting horses for the dismounted.
	I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
CHAS. W. BLAIR,
Major, Gommanding Post

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IROLLA, Mo., May 7, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS:
	DEAR SIR: General Davidson not appearing within Arkansas, as
anticipated at the time 1 last saw you, I did not join him in his opera-
tions in this State, as I understood you to wish me to serve within my
own State and, having arrived at this post in the last hour, I improve
this the first opportunity of reporting to you. The conscription having
been completed throughout the State, and the entire force gathered at
a few points, I have very recently visited every point where they were
assembled, and find them about as follows: On the 26th ultimo I was
at the headquarters of Lieutenant-General Holmes, at Little Rock. The
forces there are mostly infantry of three brigades, comprising about
11,000 men, constituting Prices division. General Price is there, and
is to head these forces in the field in person. At Pine Bluff there is a
force of about 1,800 men. These have been employed in strengthening
a position about 1 mile above the town, and another position 8 miles
above, both on the right bank of the river. They have but four guns at
the first named and six at the other position. I could not ascertain the
size of the guns, but was told that all the large guns were lost at the
Post of Arkansas, and inferred therefrom that these are only mounted
with inferior pieces. No defenses have been made at the town of Pine
Bluff, or at any other point on that river. I had, about the 5th ultimo,
ascended the river as far as to Roseville (about 100 miles above Little
Rock), where a force of 400 mounted men were posted. These, with a
few hundred gathered in the counties immediately north of Clarksville,
have since moved northward, and are probably the force recently in the
vicinity of Fayetteville. Their entire number I have good reason to
compute at not exceeding 1,000. A portion of these are commanded
by Colonel Schuable, of Missouri. At the time of the departure of Mar-
maduke from White River, I visited nearly all of his command, and
found it to consist of the forces which had been with him on his former
raid into Missouri, augmented by three regiments of cavalry from Texas,
and one regiment, under Colonel Porter, raised on Little Red and White
Rivers, and two companies of artillery with nine guns, the whole com-
prising a force of about 7,500 men. All, except the two companies men-
tioned, are mounted and tolerably well armed. Another company, with
four guns, was forwarded from the Rock, but are now detained south of
Pocahontas by the floods of Strawberry and Spring Rivers. The whole
length of White River to its mouth, as far as I can learn, is clear of
defensive works, nor can I hear of any forces thereon. The foregoing
comprises the entire strength north of the Big Red River and west of
the Mississippi, excepting a band, now under Coleman, collected at the
mill at the head of Spring River, at the State line, and one other regi-
ment, of 700 men (mounted), now posted at Wittsburg, or in its vicinity,
on Crowleys Ridge, at least as far as I can ascertain. Of artillery I
can discover none, except that referred to above, and about fifteen
pieces at Little Rock. The small-arms are of good quality, but in every
other feature of equipment the entire force is in sad condition. About
one-half only are provided with tents, and everywhere men are seen
without shoes or hats, and clothed in rags.
	It is understood that General Price is to invade Missouri as soon as
subsistence can be obtained on which to move his troops. Perhaps I
need not inform you that this is only announced to keep up the enthu-
siasm of the people, and to create discontent and an outbreak in Mis-
souri. The arrival of General Price has indeed induced to the field the
entire strength of Arkansas. Every man under forty years of age (no

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disabled) is out, except those who have fled, and a very few who are
still in the mountains; still, it does not but little exceed 20,000 men,
chiefly divided between Price and Marmaduke. Perhaps it will ap.
pear almost incredible to you if I refer to the subsistence to which the
rebels are reduced in Arkansas. The only meat obtainable, as far as
I have seen, is stock hogs and cattle dying with starvation, both eaten
fresh, and half the time without salt. When I was on the Arkansas
River and at the Rock, flour sold at $200 per barrel and bacon at $1 per
pound. If a 10-pound fish was caught, it sold readily for $5 to the
hungry soldiers; corn from $2 to $5 per bushel, and it may almost
be said that it is now all consumed. This state of things can only be
mitigated by obtaining beef-cattle from Texas, for meat, and the ap-
proaching wheat harvest for bread. I know, sir, with what zeal the mis-
guided people everywhere keep a watch of and report the movements
of the Government troops to the rebel leaders, and conscious that there
are but too few left in my wretched country who dare to make an effort
to oppose this terrible rebellion, are among the motives which have sus-
tained me in this dangerous work, and to trouble you with this lengthy
communication. After a rest of a few hours at this place, I intend pro.
ceeding to Saint Louis, and will, with much pleasure, pay my respects.
Very respectfully,
JOHN CAMPBELL.

HEADQUARTERS INDIAN COMMAND,
Fort Gibson, C. N., May 9, 1863Evening.
Major.General BLUNT:
	SIR:	I send dispatch bearer with reports, mail, & c. I am in intense
anxiety about the trains, now twenty days out. A large scout I sent
out to Keosho Crossing is just in, having heard nothing of the train
or of the refugee train.
	There is the greatest amount of actual distress among those who ex..
pected to depend on the Indian agents. Some one has been very rep-
rehensible. I have been making terrible efforts, but although I took
what little the rebels had at Webbers Falls, and also some subsistence
in the last dash into Arkansas, still, the country is too exhausted to fur-
nish anything of substantial support. My own command are on half
rations, and have been. The recruiting service for the Fourth and Fifth
is crippled and injured to some extent for want of bread. In fact, my
command, instead of being better off, is worse off than the rebels. Some
officers at Fort Scott must be worse than careless. I appeal to youi,
and to the Government through you, against a system which seems
bent on crippling and injuring the Indian command. So far, in spite of
their privation, the men (because they are holding their country) are
in good spirits and have done nobly. I still keep the whole country
swept by my scouts, and have in the last six days thrown up a fortifi-
cation of which the Indian command may well be proud. I shall send
you surveys and plans of it when completed. The line is now made and
it is quite defensible, although the works are not finished. It has cost
the Government literally nothing, and renders this post impregnable.
I propose, as soon as completed, changing the name of this post to Fort
Blunt. If it is a compliment worthy of the hero of the Southwest, I feel
sure that the army and the people will unite with me in paying it. I
hope this party and the scout I sent up to Neosho River will meet the
supply train this side of the Keosho; it is easy fording now. I shall not
delay the train except a few hours unloading, and shall send pine him

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277
ber up with it to make a ferry-boat at Neosho; I have made four ferry-
boats here. During my last demonstration southeast, the enemy burned
all the boats this side of Van Buren.
	Captain [Henry S.] Anderson arrived, and at your request I assigned
him to the recruiting service. I have got some Arkansas recruits for
him here, quite a squad, and the captain is now at the head of an In-
dian scout, and, with some Arkansas men in Washington and Crawford
Counties, watching my flank and recruiting.
	Colonel [B. P.] Crump and some Texas troops arrived at Fort Smith
last Friday. Kirby Smith commands in Arkansas, and the rebels are
very active. My scouts have had several little brushes since the fight at
Webbers Falls, and have been uniformly successful. I urge with the
deepest earnestness upon you that you secure a proper amount of food
for my command. The Government has really furnished much less than
half rations to my command since last January. If I could make it
here I would say nothing, but I urge on you, and I know you must feel,
that a command that has behaved so well deserves better than to be
half starved.
I remain, very respectfully,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.

EXECUTIVE MANSIoN,
Washington, May 11, 1863.
Hon. SECRETARY OF WAR:
	DEAR SIR: I have again concluded to relieve General Curtis. I see
no other way to avoid the worst consequences there. I think of General
Schofield as his successor, but I do not wish to take the matter of a suc-
cessor out of the hands of yourself and General Halleck.
Yours, truly,
	A. LINCOLN.


SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. OF THE ARMY, ADJT. GEN.S OFFICE,
	No. 213. * f	Washington, May 12, 1863.
	*		*	*	*	*	*

	IV. Brig. Gen. A. Sully, U. S. Volunteers, will report in person to
Maj. Gen. John Pope, U. S. Volunteers, commanding Department of
the Northwest, Milwaukee, Wis.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

	By command of Major-General Halleck:
	E. D. TOWNSEND,
	Assistant Adjutant-General.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Major-General SCHOFIELD,	Washington, May 13, 1863li a. m.
Murfreesborough, Tenn.:
	You have beeu appointed by the President to the command of the
Department of the Missouri. You will accordingly immediately repair
to Saint Louis and relieve Major-General Curtis from that command.
H.	W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief

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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, Mo., May 13, 1863.
Maj. Gem H. W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief, Washington, D. 0.:
	GENERAL:	At such a crisis east, west, and everywhere, I will not
trouble you with details in this department. Reliable information just
received satisfies me that the enemy west of the Mississippi is located
as follows: Near Little Rock, mostly infantry, under General Price,
11,000; near Batesville, and on this side, extending into some of the
lower counties in Missouri, under Marmaduke and others, about 8,000;
in the region of Fort Smith, including rebel Indians under General
(i3abell and others, about 4,000. General Price has sent recruiting
officers into this State, who are everywhere busy trying to raise the
rebels of the neighborhood, but my troops are vigilant and earnest in
all parts of the department, and they make but little headway so far.
But the rivers of Arkansas are again high, and we now have a great
many small gunboats that could run up White and Arkansas Rivers.
It is the time to clean out Arkansas the instant such boats can be had.
Price is sending out his recruiting officers with circulars enticing the
Arkansas conscripts to return to the lines. A move up White River
now would separate Marmaduke and Price, and totally dishearten all the
rebels in Missouri, Arkansas, and everywhere west of the Mississippi.
I think a junction could be formed between forces now at Helena and
General Herrons force (the Army of the Frontier), now massing west
of Pilot Knob, and thereby complete the discomfiture of every rebel
hope in this region. The temporary withdrawal of Eastern Arkansas
from this department has prevented a united effort in regard to Marina-
duke, which may yetbe accomplished, I think, without inconvenience
to General Grants movements. Captain Eads new monitors are just
coming out, and a few days on White River would be a good work for
them. Marmadukes equipment is mainly at Oil Trough Bottom, on the
other side of White River, while his troops are along Black River,
unable to get over the river. I could reuew and extend my attack on
Marmaduke, but without supplies by river I could not go fast enough
to prevent his escape.
I submit the matter for your consideration.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major- General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, Mo., May 13,.1863.
Brig. Gen. BEN. LOAN, Jefferson City, Mo.:
	GENERAL:	Yours of the 9th is received. Bani~hment to the free
States is doing us more harm than anything else. They join the Cop-
perheads, and do all the mischief possible. I am sending them south, -
but this, too, is difficult; the rebels despise, and I think they will refuse
them; nevertheless a first installment starts to-day. My Orders, No.
30, is designed to keep within strict law. One county will get cases
enough. I hope you will keep them at work. The object is to create
a wholesome fear. That is already established here in the city. You
can arrest and hold for trial. There is now no doubt as to the propriety
of punishing with death those who come into our lines to recruit rebels.
A case has been taken up to the President and approved by him. 

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few executions will check that business in this State. Price has sent
recruiting officers through the country, and we must look out for them.
Major [Robert] Smith, paymaster, reported everything remarkably quiet
in your district, and seemed to think we might bring away some of the
force now there. Consider the matter of sending some of your force to
Rolla or Springfield, if forage could be had there. I must have our
forces forward, and so convenient as to meet intended raids from Ar-
kansas. Try to make your troops move about in various directions, and
report to me how and where they move. We must not allow the vipers
to make their nests, or, if they do, we must crush the eggs before they
hatch. I think, on the whole, our news from the east and south is
encouraging.
	Very truly, yours,	[SA.ML. B. CURTIS,]
	Major-General.


IIDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Salem, Mo., Mat, 13, 1863.
Brigadier-General ORME,
Commanding Army of the Frontier, Bolla, Mo.:
	SIR: I reached here this afternoon with the Tenth, and Eleventh
Kansas, and 10 men of the Sixth Kansas Cavalry as escort.
	Lieutenant-Colonel Campbell, with two companies of the Sixth Kan-
sas, and men of the Second Brigade not returned to Fort Scott when the
brigade left there, will be here on the 16th instant.
	I will, to-morrow, communicate to the commanding officers of that
portion of the First Division which I found here my order assuming com-
mand, a copy of which I inclose. I would have delayed issuing that
order until my arrival here had it not been necessary to assume the
command before leaving Kansas, so as to issue to the Sixth Regiment,
which had not been in my brigade, the orders necessary to carry out the
telegram of General ilerron of the 25th April, sent to me at Leaven-
worth, as to marching the troops back from Kansas.
I am, general, very re~pectful1y, your obedient servant,
THOMAS EWING, JR.,
Brigadier- General, Comdg. First Div. Army of the Frontier.

[Inclosure.]

GENERAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. 1ST Div., ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
No. 1.	Camp Jewell, Vernon Co., Mo., April 26, 1863.
	Pursuant to orders from Major-General ilerron, the undersigned as-
sumes command of the First Division of the Army of the Frontier.
THOMAS EWING, JR.,
Brigadier-General.


IIEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF KANSAS,
Fort Leavenworth, Kans., May 14, 1863.
Col. N. P. CHIPMAN,
Chief of Staff, Department of the Missouri:
	COLONEL:	I am just in receipt of your telegram of yesterday, inform-
ing me that the general commanding has approved of the proposition to
exchange the Wisconsin trooPs for the Sixth Kansas. It will be im-
possible for me to send the Wisconsin troops to General ilerron until I
have the Sixth Kansas or other troops to relieve them. I am greatl

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embarrassed for want of troop& I have not only insufficient to support
Colonel Phillips in his efforts to hold the Indian country and Western
Arkansas, but have not half the number of troops required to defend
the border from guerrilla raids and to do escort duty. After furnishing
escort for a supply train and paymaster, just left for Colonel Phillips
command, I have not a mounted man at Fort Scott or within 25 miles
of that post. The post is garrisoned by only about 200 infantry at Fort
Leavenworth and one-half of a squadron of cavalry. All the other
troops, about 500 mounted men, are in Jackson, Cass, or Bates County,
Missouri, where rebel guerrillas are every day becoming more numerous.
They have all crossed the river from the north side, and are concentrat-
ing in the frontier counties between Kansas City and Fort Scott. Many
are returning from the south, and their numbers are swelling daily.
They are also making raids into the southwestern portion of Kansas,
and a general state of alarm exists among the settlers, and as a last re-
sort, for the protection of the loyal people of this State, which has fur-
nished 30 per cent. more men than any other State to enter the service,
I have been compelled to authorize the sheriffs of the border counties
to raise a posse from among the few that remain at home for the pro-
tection of their laws and property. I shall furnish them such arms as
Ihave,anddirectthemtoco-operate~th the regular forces. This is
the only way that loyal people can be protected until I can have troops
furnished me.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. G. BLUNT,
Major-General.

OFFICE KANSAS CITY AND SANTA F MAn1 COMPANY,
Kansas City, Mo., May 14, 1863.
Maj. Gen. JA1~rEs G. BLUNT:
	SIR:	The late raid upon the Santa F6 road, of which you are doubtless
advised, and by which this company have lost some valuable stock and
travelers money and other valuables, furnished evidence that without
suitable protection from the military authorities, by way of sufficient
guards at different points between this city and Council Grove, Kans.,
the United States mails, which we have contracted to carry according
to schedule received from Post-Office Department at Washington, are
liable to be much delayed, if not entirely lost, as well as life and prop.
erty of citizens and travelers upon the route endangered, and the mail
contractors made liable to loss of such stock as may be placed upon the
road for the transportation of said mails. We were assured at the De-
partment that the military commander of this district would furnish
requisite protection when needed. We have, therefore, taken the lib-
erty of addressing you, to request that, if this portion of the mail route
be within your jurisdiction, it may be rendered safe from the incursions
of these bands of armed men known to exist for the avowed purpose of
plunder, which incursions are both easy and profitable to them from the
necessarily exposed condition of the stock of this company at different
stations. To this end we petition you as military commander of this
district to dispose such a force as is in your judgment necessary at
points upon the line.
Very respectfully, your obedient servants,
M.	COTTRELL & CO.,
Proprietors Kansas City and	Santa P6 Mail and Stage Company,
Per D. W. WELLS

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S]~cIAI. ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. OF THE Ai~i~, ADJT. GEN.S OFFICE;
	No. 216.	Washington, May 14, 1863.
	I. Brig. Gen. C. T. Campbell, U. S. Volunteers, will report to Maj.
Gen. John Pope, U. S. Volunteers, commanding Department of the
Northwest, for assignment to duty.
	*	*	*	*	*	*

	By command of Major-General Halleck:
E.	D. TOWNSEND,
	Assistant Adjutant- General.

EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, May 15, 1863.
Hon. H. T. BLOW, C. B. DRAKE, and others, A9aint Louis, Mo.:
	Your dispatch of to-day is just received. It is very painful to me
that you in Missouri cannot or will not settle your factional quarrel
among yourselves. I have been tormented with it beyond endurance
for months by both sides. Neither side pays the least respect to my
appeals to your reason. I am now compelled to take hold of the case.
A.	LINCOLN.

POST, Waynesville, Mo., May 15,1863.
Brig. Gen. TIiOJ~rAs A. DAVIES,
Commanding District of Rolla, Mo.:
	GENERAL: I have just received the important information, from B.
Colwin, one of General Herrons scouts, that they discovered a large
camp of upward of 100 bushwhackers, with a great many stolen horses,
in the vicinity of Mountain Store, near Hutton Valley, about 80 miles
from this place. I intended to telegraph immediately to the commanding
officer at Lebanon, and request him to send about 30 men, under com-
mand of Lieutenant [David] Hunter, who knows that country well, to
join my men; but B. Colwin believes that it would be better to postpone
an expedition some eight days, in order to lay some traps for them. He
will start again ou Monday to get all information he possibly can, and
will notify us where our forces, who will be sent after the bushwhackers,
can meet him. But I beg leave to state to you that we have not men
enough at this place to send out strong scouting parties, escort the stage
and trains, and hold this post; therefore I would suggest to you, if you
would send some infantry to hold this post for a short time, our cavalry
would be more effective. Infantry would answer all the purpose,
especially as forage is scarce in this country; and if you could not send
us any from Rolla, would you permit me to call in some of the Enrolled
Missouri Militia in this vicinity, to serve at this post on guard duty,
when our men have left?
	To deceive the people around here, in order to prevent the bush-
whackers getting any information, I have circulated the false report that
we would be removed from here in some eight or ten days,~and some in.
fantry be put in our place.
	I am earnestly determined to break up these camps of bushwhackers
and marauders, who have recently committed so much depredation,
and I hope you will excuse me if I put you to any trouble, and would
respectfully request you to give me your assistance and instructions.
Very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
WALDEMAR FISCHER,
Major Fifth Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Commanding Post

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IIDQRS~. INDIAN TERRITORY AND WESTERN ARKANSAS,
Port Blunt, (I. AT., May 15, 1863.
Major-General BLUNT:
	Sn~: I am happy ill being able to inform you that everything in a
military point of view is in good condition. The line of fortifications
are completed, although, of coarse, the works are not finished. It can-
not be taken even by a large force. My command has worked hard. I
have now a large mounted force on Grand River, guarding my line of
transportation. It is under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Schaurte.
	Colonel Dole is now at Maysville, with a large scout and howitzer,
to aid Schaurte in breaking the line the rebels tried to open through
that way to Maysville. I sent Colonel Dole, with 500 men and howit-
zers, into Arkansas, toward Dutchtown, Cane Hill, and Prairie Grove.
I sent 13 wagons, which were filled with wheat and corn, just ground
at Hildebrands Mill, and on the way here.
	Captain [Henry S.] Anderson was assigned, at your request, to recruit
a battalion in Arkansas. Some of the militia I employed last winter
havejoinedhim,andhehasonecompanyalreadywellunderway. I
have no doubt but he will raise at least a battalion.
	With some Cherokee soldiers and Arkansas recruits, Captain Ander-
son fought a portion of Carrolls command near Cincinnati, on the 10th
instant, routing a force much larger than his own; killed the rebel Cap.
tam Brown and 10 of his men in the engagement.
	Lieutenant [Maxwell] Phillips, who recently came down with a de-
tachment of stragglers from the Creek regiment up at Fort Scott, had
a fight at Cabin Creek with Livingstons men. After an hours fight,
he routed them, killing 3 and wounding several.
	The Arkansas River is down so as to be nearly fordable. The enemy
have been for the past five days in considerable fQrce on the river, and
fire heavily at my pickets all the time. I do not permit my pickets to
waste their ammunition by returning the fire, except when they come
to the waters edge.
	So close a surveillance is kept that I find it difficult to keep posted as
to the enemys movements. Several of my spies have been taken. One
soldier, Third Indian Regiment, was mortally wounded two days ago,
by firing, over the river.
	The river has not been fordable; besides, I have all the force I could
spare from the defense of the front (nearly half of my command) scout-
ing in my rear to keep my line open, and on my flank in Arkansas.
When my train is in and safely back, probably I will strike over the river
again at the enemy. I learn that the enemy has a considerable force 15
miles this side of North Fork, their transportation being at North Fork,
50 miles distant. They have conscripted everything in the country,
and hold them in a vise. I will have to break them up to fill up the two
new regiments.
	Fort Smith has been reinforced by two new regiments, under Crump,
from Texas. Cabells forces have been in Arkansas; Carrolls and
Monroes regiments near Rheas Mills, and a battalion at Fayetteville.
When my command entered Arkansas they fell back southeast; but,
as they are a light-mounted force, will probably soon return.
	My horse stock is a good deal run down, as it is grass-fed and has
had very hard work. I have been keeping out on my rear and flanks
all I can mount.
	I directed Colonel Williams to send 200 men to Cabin Creek, to escort
the train, until he met Colonel Schaurte, who is at the forks of the road
near Cabin Creek, guarding the approach of the refugee and suppl

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train. By some unaccountable affair, the refugee train, which ought to
have been here two weeks ago, is not here. I ordered the lieutenant in
charge of the escort not to permit the men to scatter. I furnished
the escort because I knew beforehand that my commissary train would
not bring bread enough, and the people were starving. I expected to
get from it flour for my soldiers, as I loaned the agent the last I gave
him (a month ago).
	With the train and supplies in the commissary building within the
walls of Fort Blunt, I would be in a good deal better shape. I intend to
nnload the train in as few hours as possible, and send it straight back.
Can I order the colored regiment to support me here, if necessary?
	Yery respectfully,	WM. A. PHILLIPS,
		   Colonel, Commanding.

IIDQRS. INDIAN TERRITORY AND WESTERN ARKANSAS,
Fort Blunt, C. N., May 15, 1863.
Major.General BLUNT:
	SIR: I have learned with deep anxiety that my supply train, which
I directed should be returned immediately, was sent off to Missouri after
corn, and a deliberate intention expressed of not sending it for twelve
days or two weeks. I learn positively that it had not started some time
after its arrival at Fort Scott, and that language in the last degree dis.
respectful to me was freely uttered in Fort Scott, and a determination
expressed by certain officials to starve me out. XV hen the command of
the brigade was given, on your direction, by General Schofields order
last winter, the supply train was then (as a separate commander in the
field) placed under my control. This was formally done by Schofields
order, without a syllable having been said on the subject by me. When
General Curtis gave the command of the Eighth and Ninth Districts
to me, the same control over my supply train was nominally conveyed,
and yet I never have had such control. A quartermaster at Fort Scott
has even presumed to send me orders. The most disrespectful language
toward me was contini~tally used to subordinate officers of my command.
My directions for the return of the train were in every instance trampled
upon and disobeyed, and in the dead of winter, before the enemy, the
line that was to have supplied me up to this day has not actually fur-
nished me over one-third of what we were legitimately entitled to. So
long as by terrible efforts I could subsist my command, even in a meager
way, I did not murmur, for I thought, as an officer of the Government,
it behooved me to do and suffer all that might be necessary in the hour
of its trials and calamities. Now, however, a point has been reached
that would subject me to the just censure of the Government and every
honorable man, if allowedwhat would ruin the command intrusted to
me. When the train left, Quartermaster [Merritt H.] Insley and Com-
missary [Robert W.] Hamer were notified that we had only about twenty
days short (or partial) rations. For the past ten days we have had very
little, bread, although carrying on extensive fortifications. My men are
now on two ounces of flour per day. The effective power of my force
in the field and on the works is reduced. My power to recruit the two
Indian regiments is crippled, as also the battalion raising under your
instructions in Arkansas.
	I am again startled by an increase of sickness, carefully noted by my
medical director, IDr. [Henry J.] Maynard, First Arkansas Cavalry, who
has been of eminent service to me. At the close of the winter, even with
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good as that of any corps inthe United States. An increase of sickness
at the beginning of the season, evidently caused by partial starvation,
has awakened my profoundest regret. I believe you know that it is true
when I say that perhaps no commander was ever more beloved by his
men than I am by my Indian command. Acting nuder the inspiration
I give them, they have attempted and accomplished almost impossi-
bilities. They are suffering now, but they bear with a heroism that I
admire, while it grieves me. That theyshould do so is no reason why
I should continue to see them suffer. 1 would be utterly unworthy of
the command I hold nnless I nttered my most earnest protest and made
every possible effort against the action of these men at Fort Scott, so
damaging, impolitic, and wicked; deliberately to starve a heroic com-
mand to death is surely the most culpable of crimes.
	I understand that complaints have been made, or pretext raised, that
I interfered with the trains, & c. Had I done so as a commander before
the enemy, it was not competent for a captain or major and quartermas.
ter to regulate or censure. As a question of fact, snch complaints are
simply ridiculous. There is not a man iu all Fort Scott that feels as
intense solicitude as I do about every ounce of transportation in my
snpply train. [ask of you, however, and demand, if such charges are
made, the strictest scrutiny into my conduct in the premises; and I ask
of you, General Blunt, for that command of which you might be proud,
as well as 1 am, that it be saved from the recurrence of such calamities.
While a separate commander, surely my orders about my supply trains
ought to be respected. Out of the respect I bear you, and not knowing
what embarrassments might present themselves as regards your affairs
at Fort Scott, I have suffered as long as I can quietly suffer with honor.
	I have just been able, with 500 men and 13 wagons, to make a dash
into Arkansas, driving back Cabells forces and gleaning out 400
bushels of wheat and corn, which will be ground and here to-morrow,
and will give me 12 ounces for six or seven days.
	I send you this by my commissary, Captain [George S.] Gaylord, who
will explain thoroughly the condition and necessities of my command.
If necessary, I have directed him to proceed to Saint Louis, if it should
be deemed proper after he sees you. Captain [Chester] Thomas, my
quartermaster, also proceeds with him, to secure a better arrangement
for the future. I did not desire them to wait for the train, for fear the
misfortune of this last train should be duplicated, and the train again
lie at Fort Scott long enough to make a trip.
	I respectfully urge upon you that, if necessary, you will present this
matter to headquarters of the department and the War Department. I
have found it necessary to follow the trains and strip from them the
horses and stock, which certain parties seemed to think these trains
were sent into the Nation to steal. I have prevented gamblers and
loafers from coming into the command, and have punished the petty
liquor venders who brought in liquor into this Indian command, to its
ruin, if permitted.
	With the deepest regard for the Government interests, I have done
all this, and have done it with a hand of iron. If I have offended any
parties by doing so, I think I can assure you that I have no desire to
serve the Government a moment longer than I can do so honestly and
with honor.
	Believing that from you I will receive all the aid you can afford when
the case is laid before you, I remain, with respect, yours, very truly,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding

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MEMPHIS, Ti~NN., May 16, 18636 p. in.
lVlaj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK,
	General-in- Chief:
	Marmaduke, with 4,000 men, is near Wittsburg or Crowleys Ridge,
Ark. Price is reported to have sent 5,000 to Monroe to Kirby Smith,
and to have left Little Rock on May 11 to join Marmaduke. They
threaten Helena or some other point on the Mississippi. Cavalry in
considerable force are gathering at Okolona. Moores brigade is being
mounted. I shall mount infantry from horses captured in Mississippi,
and look them up in a few days.
S.	A. HURLBUT,
Major- General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Rolla, Mo., May 16, 1863.
Hon. E. N. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
	It is telegraphed here that Brigadier-General Schofield has been as-
signed to the command of this department. If such is the case, I would
respectfully ask to be relieved from duty in this department and ordered
somewhere else. I cannot consent to serve under General Schofield, and
would prefer to have my resignation accepted than be compelled to do
so. Brigadier-Generals Yandever and Orme make the same request.
F.	J. HERRON,
Major~General, Commanding Army of the Frontier.


WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, May 17, 1863.
Maj. Gen. F. J. HERRON, Rolla, Mo.:
	Your dispatch threatening to resign rather than to serve under Gen-
eral Schofield has been received and shown to the President. He directs
me to say that he is unaware of any valid objection to General Scho-
field, he having recently commanded the Department of the Missouri,
giving almost universal satisfaction so far as the President ever heard.
He directs me to add that he has appreciated the services of General
Herron and rewarded them by rapid promotions, but that, even in him,
insubordination will be met as insubordination, and that your resigna-
tion will be acted upon as circumstances may require whenever it is
tendered.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
	Secretary of War.


HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Major General CURTIS	Louis:	Washington, May 17, 1863.

	GEMERAL: Your letter of the 13th is just received. The gunboat
flotilla has been requested to operate up the Arkansas River as early
as possible, and General Grant will assist the moment his troops can
be spared for that purpose. I think you overestimate the rebel force in
Arkansas. Accounts received from other sources give Marmaduke only
4,000 or 5,000. Price has sent 5,000 men to Monroe, to re-enforce Kirb

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Smith, who is marching against General Banks by Alexandria. It is
not possible that Price can have 11,000 men at Little Rock; moreover,
rebel accounts admit that he is very deficient in arms and munitions.
I can only repeat the opinion so often expressed, that a force moving
from the Mississippi River into the interior of Arkansas will prevent
any attempt to invade Missouri. I regret that I have no control of the
gunboat flotilla.
Very respectfully, yonr obedient servant,
II.	W. HALLEOK,
Generat.in4Jhief.


OFFICE NEOSHO INDIAN AGENCY,
Fort Scott K
Maj. Gen. JA~vrEs G. BLUNT,	, ans., May 17, 1803.
Leavenworth, Kans.:
	DEAR GENERAL: I have often written you on matters appertaining to
mutual and the public interest, without making any apparent impression
on your mind. I feel prompted, from the deep regard I feel for people
living on the Osage Reservation and along the northern boundary, to
say that raids are constantly being made into that country by small
bandits for the purpose of plunder, and I am informed that official in-
formation has been conveyed to you (which you are bound to respect)
that the Osages are in collusion with these rebel bands. This I utterly
deny, and the achievement of the 15th clearly proves their loyalty and
good feeling. I write for the purpose of suggesting the propriety of
organizing one company of Osages, under one of the captains of Osage
companies, who are not now on duty, and who have not been mustered
out, and detail them on duty in this country, to report to and be under
command of Captain Doudna. They know that country, and will, in
my opinion, protect it against all invasion, for which they should be
paid. This, it seems to me, can be done under the old organization.
	On the 15th, they met a party of robbers on the Verdigris. After the
proper inquiries, and receiving no satisfaction from them, they attacked
them and killed the entire party (19 in number), leaving no one to tell
the tale. They cut off their heads, over which they held a war dance.
Two Osages were killed.
	If this suggestion should meet your view of the exigencies pending, I
should, with pleasure, render any assistance in my power. They are in
high glee, and have been furnished with plenty of ammunition. They
are anxious to be thus organized and act for their mutual protection.
Very respectfully, yoi~s, & c.,
P.	P. ELDER.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF NEW MEXICO,
Santa P6, N. JJJiex., May 17, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS, 15. S. Volunteers,
Comdg. Dept. of the Missouri, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	GENERAL: We have circumstantial intelligence that a rebel force
from Texas is moving toward this Territory, with a view to its conquest,
and to the conquest of the Territory of Arizona as well. I have spies
and scouts out to ascertain the strength of the enemy, which is reported
as being twice as strong as all the force within I~his department. These
reports are doubtless greatly exaggerated, but I deem it prudent to as

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you to give orders that all the availableforce in Colorado Territory beheld
in readiness to march tQ New Mexico at a days notice. I have rumors
that a force of rebels with five pieces of artillery is on the plains south-
eastwardly from this city. If so, it is doubtless some marauding force
sent out to depredate on the trains, public and private, which will be
coming to New Mexico from Missouri during the next four mouths. I
have applied to the War Department for a regiment, say twelve com-
panies of cavalry, to be stationedfour companies at old Fort Atkinson,
four at the Lower Cimarron Springs, and four at or near Cold Spring.
The property at stake is very large, and the stores destined for this
remote department are vital to the existence of the troops. I have no
troops that I can put upon that road, and must leave it~ protection to
yourself.
	Inclosed please find the copy of a letter from the Headquarters of the
Army, authorizing me to call upon you for help in case of actual danger.
	I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient
servant, JAMES II. CARLETON,

Brigadier- General, Commanding.



WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, May 17, 1863.
Major-General POPE, Milwaukee, Wi8.:
	General Roberts will be sent to report to you as soon as General
Scheuck can relieve him, probably in a few days. General Sully has
probably joined you by this time. I think he had better take General
Cooks place, on the Upper Missouri. It is urged that that column
should move on the west side of the river, so as to cover Nebraska and
the Overland Stage and Telegraph Route. Of course, it should operate
where it can give the most protection. In these movements you will
not be restricted by department lines.
II.	W. HALLEOK,
General-in-Chief.


ll~QRS. THIRTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT IOWA INFANTRY,
New Madrid, Mo., May 18, 1863.
Capt. II. C. FILLEBROWN,
Assistant Adjutant-General:
	CAPTAIN: A large amount of contraband goods are carried back from
Commerce, Lanes Lauding, and other points between Cape Girardean
and this post, through the swamp to the rebels. I have captured in this
swamp during the last week 49 barrels of whisky, some quinine, mor-
phine, & c. The whisky was destroyed, except 3 barrels given to guides.
The smugglers I send to Saint Louis for trial. We have destroyed over
100 barrels of whisky on its way to the rebels through this swamp, in
dug-outs, ferry-boats, & c., during last mouth and this, and a large amount
has gone through. No shipment should be allowed to other than mili-
tary posts below Cape Girardean.
	Rebel deserters report conscripting going on throughout Arkansas,
the rebels preparing for an advance into this State. They have col-
lected supplies at Powhatan. Arkansas is represented as being almost
destitute of provisions, and their army poorly supplied

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	The German Texas troops, Walkers division, disaffected to the rebel
cause. Raids into this State for horses and supplies, in advance of
Price, should he move, may be expected.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
D.	H. HUGHES,
Colonel, Commanding.


MILWAUKEE, May 18, 1863.
General HALLEOK:
	General Sully arrived, but health not strong enough for active cam-
paign. I had designed to send Roberts or Elliott iu charge of expe-
dition from Missouri River. Shall send Roberts at once, if he can be
got here in time. In consequence of delays or embarrassments, only
part of Nebraska cavalry reported, and they in bad condition. Sent
you report by mail. General Cook has only about 1,600 men for expe-
dition; I have no more. I would be glad to have Roberts at once, if he
can be sent. Some officer of experience and activity should command
the expedition from Fort Randall. Would be glad to know if he can
come, so as to decide on the subject. I leave for Minnesota on the 23d
JNO. POPE,
Major- General.


WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, May 19, 1863.
Major-General POPE, Milwaukee, Wis.:
	Orders to General Roberts issued two days ago. General Schenck
has probably relieved him by this time. I think you will do wrong to
send Roberts in charge of the Missouri expedition. Sully is the man
for that place. On seeing your telegram, the Secretary directed me to
say to you that Roberts should not be assigned as you propose.
H.	W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief.


MILWAUKEE, May 19, 1863.
Major-General HALLEOK:
	I had no sort of wish to send Roberts in command of Indian expedi-
tion, except that I thought it would be best for the service. As you
desire, I have sent Sully. I hope the War Department is assured that
I have no object, except to do the best I can with the means at my
command.
JNO. POPE,
Major-General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST,
Milwaukee, Wis May 19, 1863.
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK,
General.in-Chief, Washington, D. C.:
	GENERAL: I have the honor to transmit inclosed copy of dispatch
from General Sibley, which reiterates views and opinions I have already
laid before the Government. This dispatch is submitted only for the
purpose of again inviting the attention of the President to this subject

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I understand that the authorities of the Hudson Bay Company in the
region concerned are more than willing that our troops should pursue
their operations against the hostile Sioux anywhere within the British
possessions, and 1 submit this telegram of General Sibley in the hope
that the necessary authority may be obtained from the English Gov-
ernment through its minister in Washington. The people of this region
of British America are qnite as much interested as ourselves to keep
the wild Indians in subjection, but they have neither the militaryforce
to do this themselves nor the influence to control the action of these
Indians, either in regard to themselvea or to us. Unless, therefore,
authority can be obtained to pursue the hostile Sioux wherever they
may seek refuge north of our boundary, it is nearly certain that the
Indian campaign will be fruitless of results. The subject is worthy of
the serious attention of the Government, and I submit it accordingly.
I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JNO. POPE,
Major- General, Commanding.

[Inclosure.]


HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA,
Saint Paul, May 19, 18632 p. m.
Major-General POPE:

Reliable dispatches from Pembina, of 6th instant, state that Little
Crow and others, leaders in the massacres of last year, are seeking to
obtain land within the British territory. Unless permission can be
procured to pursue the Indians across the line, the main object of the
expedition may be frustrated.
II.	H. SIBLEY,
	Brigadier-General, Commanding.



SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. OF THE ARMY, ADJT. GEN.s OFFICE,
	No. 224.	Washingt~n, May 19, 1863.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

 II. Brig. Gen. Benjamin S. Roberts, U. S. Volunteers, will report, in
person, to Maj. Geii. John Pope, commanding Department of the North.
west, Milwaukee, Wis., as soon as he is relieved from duty in the Mid-
dle Department.
	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

By command of Major.General Halleck:
	E. D. TOWNSEND,
	Assistant Adjutant-General.


OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT QUARTERMASTER,
Kansas City, Mo., May 21, 1863.
Maj. Gen. JAMES G. BLUNT,
6~ommanding District of Kansas, Port Leavenuiorth, Kans.:
GENERAL: I take the opportunity offered by the visit of Captains
[John J.] Sears and [D. M.j Jarboe to your headquarters to furnish you.
I~9 I~ RYOL ~XII~ PT I

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with a few facts in regard to the operations of the guerrillas and bush-
whackers in this vicinity. They have hitherto confined their operations
to robbing Union men of Missouri, with few exceptions. They are now
invading Kansas and robbing Santa F6 trains leaving this city, and
this is of nightly occurrence.
	These Mexicans are all loyal citizens, and deserve the protection of
United States troops. They only ask a slight aid from the military, being
able and willing to defend themselves, if permitted to do so; but their
arms have been taken from them by the commander at Westport, as I
am informed, and they are defenseless. The citizens of this city con-
sider it the duty of the military authorities to furnish the necessary pro-
tection to these loyal people, as well as to the trade of this place.
	As an officer, I can only recommend that adequate protection be im-
mediately furnished.
	The circumstances of these attacks upon the Mexican trains are most
atrocious, as will be explained by the officers above named.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
THEO. S. CASE,
Captain and Assistant Quartermaster.


WASHINGTON, D. C., May 22, 1863.
Maj. Gen. JOHN M. SCHOFIELD,
Saint Louis, Mo.:
	GENERAL: You have been ordered, bythe direction of the President,
to relieve Maj. Gen. S. R. Curtis from the command of the Department
of the Missouri. This is one of the most important military departments
in the United States, and the command will require the exercise of mili-
tary talent as well as administrative ability, and the utmost vigilance.
Your acquaintance with the country and the leading men of yonr de-
partment will be of great value to you in the performance of the arduous
and important duties of your command.
	It is not intended to embarrass you with minute and detailed instruc-
tions. The correspondence between these headquarters and Major-
General Curtis will put you in possession of the general views of the
Government in regard to military operations. I will state them briefly.
	General Curtis Pea Ridge campaign was simply to expel Prices army
from Missouri; that was not deemed a proper line by which to invade
Arkansas. Hence he was directed to unite with Steele and move down
White River. As soon as the Mississippi was opened to the Arkansas,
the former became the true base and the latter the true line of opera-
tions. I endeavored to impress this upon General Curtis. But he
brought troops from Helena to operate from Pilot Knob, and again
pushed forward a column into Western Arkansas. If, on the contrary,
he had simply held two or three fortified points, like Springfield, Rolla,
and Pilot Knob, and pushed his entire force from the Mississippi River
to Little Rock, I think Missouri would have been freed from all fear of
invasion and the enemy kept south of the Arkansas River.
	Again, my dispatches to General Curtis will show that I have fre-
quently urged upon him not to scatter his troops so much in tbe inte-
rior of the department, but to push them forward for the defense of the
southern frontier, and send all who could be spared for such purpose
down the Mississippi, or to General Rosecrans; but it seems that th

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general has been under a serious apprehension of insurrections in the
interior and northern counties. From the best advices we could obtain
here, there were not sufficient grounds for such apprehensions. But,
as General Curtis had better means of judging of the dangers, I did
not deem it proper to entirely disregard his fears. In the early part of
the war, when Price was within the State, or near the frontier, with a
large army, there was a necessity for a considerable force in the inte-
rior, but the case is now very different, and I am told by reliable Union
men that the volunteer troops, especially those from Kansas, in the
counties on the Missouri River, do much more harm than good by an-
noying, irritating, and plundering the inhabitants. It is said that
those there who at the outset sided with Price and his rebel gang, but
have since been permitted to return and settle down as quiet and peace-
able citizens, are now treated as enemies. No worse policy could pos-
sibly be adopted. It is hoped you will remedy these alleged evils, and
send south into the field all the volunteer troops who can be spared
from Missouri and Kansas. There has been no hostile force in Kansas
since the beginning of this war, nor has there been, so far as I could
learn, any danger of an invasion of that State, or of an insurrection of
it~ inhabitants against the Government and authority of the United
States; and yet a very large force has been kept and supported there,
at an enormous expense to the National Treasury, and to the annoyance
and injury of the inhabitants of the bordering territory. Both while in
command of that department and since, I have endeavored to bring
these forces into the field, where they could be made useful to the Gov-
ernment; but in these efforts I have been overruled, and, for reasons
which I could never fully understand, these enormously expensive
troops have been left in Kansas, where they were of no possible use, or
sent into Missouri, where they were very much worse than useless. In
my opinion, they should be either sent to Salt Lake, to guard the emi-
grant trains, or moved south to fight the rebels. In whatever use you
may determine to make of these troops, you will have all the support
which the War Department and these headquarters can give you. A
regiment of Nebraska cavalry, on report of General Curtis that it could
be spared from his department, was ordered some time ago to report for
duty to General Pope, at Sioux City, for operations against the Indians.
The authorities of Nebraska afterward protested against this order,
and General Curtis asked that it be rescinded. This was refused.
Nevertheless, General Pope reports that the order has never been com-
plied with, and I cannot ascertain from General Curtis how the matter
now really stanus. You will immediately examine into this matter,
and either carry out the original order to General Curtis, or use these
troops to escort emigrant trains to Salt Lake, as under existing circum-
stances you may deem best. You will, as soon as you ascertain the real
facts of the case, advise General Pope, and give him all possible assist-
ance in his contemplated Indian campaign. At this distance, and act-
ing nuder very imperfect information, I cannot give you on these
subjects very positive or minute instructions. Much must be left to
your discretion and more enlightened judgment; but we will leave,
for the present, actiVe military operations in the field, and direct our at-
tention for a moment to administrative matter, which will constitute
thj~ most annoying, arduous, perplexing, and responsible duties of your
command.
	On this subject I commend to your careful attention the field instruc-
tions published in General Orders, No. 100, current series. These in

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structions have been most carefully considered before publication.
Nevertheless, they are very imperfect, and as Missouri is peculiarly
situated, many questions may arise which are not here alluded to. I
can only advise you, in regard to such matters, to consult the best
authorities, and to act with deliberation and [coolness ~] upon each sep-
arate question as it arises. A hasty and inconsiderate decision often
leads to serious difficulties and embarrassment. On snch matters I will
give you all the assistance which time and opportunity will permit. In
referring these questions to these headquarters, you will take into con-
sideration that I have very little time to devote to a single military
department, and more particularly to an individual case.
	In conclusion, general, I desire to assure you that in the high and
responsible position and duties to which you are assigned you will have
all the support, assistance, and co-operation which can be given you
from these headquarters. You owe your present appointment entirely
to the choice of the President himself. I have not, directly or indirectly,
interfered in the matter; but I ftllly concur in the choice, and will give
you all possible support and assistance in the performance of the ardu-
ous duties imposed upon you.
	You have just left General II5~osecrans, and know his want of cavalry.
If you can assist him in this matter, I desire you will do so without
delay. If you can raise any troops in Northern Missouri, Kansas, Ne-
braska, or Colorado to guard emigrant trains, report by telegraph.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
II.	W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief.


GENERAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
	No. 41.	f -	Saint Louis, Mo., May 24, 1803.
	Pursuant to orders from the War Department of the 12th instant, the
undersigned relinquishes the command of this department to Major-
General Schofield.
	In separating from troops with whom he has served so long and
shared so much of privation, toil, and danger, he avails himself of the
occasion to express his feelings of friendship and affection for his com-
rades in arms.
	To the officers and soldiers of the Army of the Southwest, of the
Army of the Frontier, and of the Army of Southeastern Missouri, and the
illustrious generals who have led them, he tenders his grateful acknowl-
edgments. Your long and weary marches are marked by victorious
battle-fields that will perpetuate your memory.
	The general also tenders his thanks to the commanders of districts,
his staff officers, and the provost-marshals and troops that have stood
watch and ward throughout the country, remote and near, during the
eight months of his department comman~t, for the prudence, wisdom,
and fidelity they have displayed, securing general success and safety
throughout the States and Territories embraced in this command.
	Soldiers of the Department of the Missouri! Continue to display your
loyalty and valor in the service of your country; show to your new
commander that you deserve the honors you have won, and to the
world your devotion to civil and religious liberty.
SAML. II. CURTIS,
Major-General

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GENERAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MIssOuRI,
	No. 42.	Saint Louis, Mo., May 24, 1863.
	In compliance with orders from the War Department, the undersigned
hereby assumes command of the Department of the Missouri.
	The following staff officers are announced, viz: Lieat. Col. A. V. Col-
burn, assistant adjutant-general, in charge of office; Lieut. Col. C. W.
Marsh, assistant adjutant-general, Missouri State Militia; Maj. William
M. Wherry, aide-de-camp, and Maj. A. H. Engle, aide-dc-camp.
	With thi above exceptions, the staff of the department will remain
unchanged until further orders.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major. General.


ROLIAA~ Mo., May 25, 1863.
Brigadier-General YANDEVER,
Planters House:
	The balance of your command, including cavalry, artillery, and some
infantry, left here on Saturday morning for Pilot Knob, by way of
Salem. Have you anything new? Can you not come up here before
returning to the Knob?
F.	J. HERRON,
Major. General.


EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, May 27, 1863.
General JOHN M. SCHOFIELD:
	Mv DEAR SIR: Having relieved General Curtis and assigned you
to the command of the Department of the Missouri, I think it may be
of some advantage for me to state to you why I did it. I did not relieve
General Curtis because of any full conviction that he had done wrong
by commission or omission. I did it because of a conviction in my mind
that the Union men of Missouri, constituting, when united, a vast ma-
jority of the whole people, have entered into a pestilent factional quar-
rel among themselves, General Curtis, perhaps not of choice, being the
head of one faction, and Governor Gamble that of the other. After
months of labor to reconcile the difficulty, it seemed to grow worse and
worse, until I felt it my duty to break it up somehow, and, as I could
not remove Governor Gamble, I had to remove General Curtis.
	Now that you are in the position, I wish you to undo nothing merely
because General Curtis or Governor Gamble did it, but to exercise your
own judgment, and do right for the public interest. Let your military
measures be strong enough to repel the invader and keep the peace,
and not so strong as to unnecessarily harass and persecute the people.
It is a difficult role, and so much greater will be the honor if you per-
form it well. If both factions, or neither, shall abuse you, you will,
probably, be about right. Beware of being assailed by one and praised
by the other.
Yours, truly,
A.	LINCOLN

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DENVER, CoLo., May 27,
Via Saint Louis, May 30, 1863.
[General SCHOFIELD:]
	I sent a special messenger to Washington in reference to Indian diffi-
culties, and should have an answer soon. Indians have given notice
we must fight or leave. Have just had report of a big secret confer-
ence between Sioux, Arapahoes, and Cheyennes, about 100 miles north.
May want our forces strengthened in a few days. Colonel Chivington
has everything in good shape, and understands the situation well. I
have confidence in a favorable issue. All quiet at present. Will keep
you posted. Forward copy to Secretary of War.
JOHN EVANS,
Governor of Colorado Territory.



SAINT PAuL, MINN., May 27, 1863.
Major-General HALLECK, Washington:
	Expedition under Sibley leaves Upper Minnesota, June 12. Will be
a delay on Upper Missouri on account of low stage of water. Indians
still in camp at Devils Lake, but not in very considerable force. Only
fear is that they will take refuge in British possessions. Difficulties
on account of enrollment for conscription take me back immediately
to Iowa and Wisconsin. By prudence I hope they may be avoided.
JNO. POPE,
Major. General.


HEADQUARTERS CENTRAL DISTRICT OF MISSOURI,
Jefferson City, Mo., May 28, 1863.
[Lieut.] Col. C. W. MARSH,
A. A. G., Missouri State Militia, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	COLONEL:	Herewith I have the honor to transmit a copy of a report
just received from Major Mullins, of the First Missouri State Militia
Cavalry, commanding at Germantown. The report is sent for the in-
formation of the general commanding, as showing the condition or affairs
in the Southwest.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant, BEN. LOAN,

Brigadier-General, Missouri State Militia.

~Inc1osure.]

GERMANTOWN, Mo., May 24, 1863.
Maj. JA~IES HAINSFORD,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Jefferson City:
	SlR:	On the 21st instant I sent out a scout from Companies F and G,
numbering 30, with Captain Moore, of Company F, and Lieutenant
Groomer, of Company G. The next day they came upon a band of
rebels on Monigan, or some such creek. Dismounted, unobserved by
the rebels, and approached within 75 yards of them, and opened fire.
Without returning the fire, the rebels sought safety by running. The
creek being between the two parties, it became necessary for our men
to remount, in order to pursue, and by the time they were over the cree

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CHAr. XXXIY]	CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNJON.	295


the rebels were out of sight. One little boy, who was with the rebels,
remained on the ground. Captain Moore brought him into camp. In
the m4he our men captured 20 horses and some number of saddles,
bridles, & c., 2 Mississippi rifles, 1 carbine, and 1 double-barrel shot-gun,
and a number of saddle-bags, a variety of clothing, & c. There were
only 22 of the rebels; hence they only got away with 2 horses. From
the trails of blood, several were wounded, and could have been easily
followed had not, unfortunately, a heavy rain come on just at the time,
and also night. These two difficulties baffled all farther successful pur-
suit, and the captain gave up the chase for the night. Yesterday, the
23d, another scout I sent into the same neighborhood, found a horse,
saddled, very much besmeared with blood. The horse belonged to an
Enrolled Militia man, and was stolen only a few days before by the
bushwhackers. My command yesterday shot and killed a very bad
bushwhacker. I learn he was guilty of all manner of crimes, stealing,
robbing, and bushwhacking, and last, but not least, rape upon the wife
of a loyal man belonging to the Enrolled Missouri Militia. This prop-
erty we have captured is here, subject to orders, and now in the custody
of a sergeant or acting quartermaster. I have mounted some of my
men out of these horses, they giving receipts for them. I can use, per-
haps, all of them in this way; and, in fact, it is very difficult to keep the
men all mounted, and such a thing as buying a cavalry horse is next
thing to impossible.
	The boy we have here is a captive; is about fourteen years old, but is
very small. He represents that he and his brother, who escaped, left
Texas about six weeks go for the purpose of hunting their father. This
boys brother is a year older than the one we have. He says they have
been in Texas four or five years, living with their grandfather; that
their mother is dead, and that they have not heard from their father for
two or three years, not since the war began; that they have some rela-
tives in Kansas and some in Marion County, Illinois. He says they met
with this band of rebels at Pineville, and started from there last Mon-
day. He says there were 200 or more rebels at Pineville, and more
gathering in daily; that there are rebels now in the State sent up from
the south, arranging for forage and subsistence for their army. He
says he heard the men that he was with say so. Some of this band
formerly resided in Northern Missouri, from the names the boy gives;
and a miniature, captured, is the likeness of a young lady residing in
Liun County.
Fery respectfully, your obedient servant,
	ALEX. W. MULLIKS,
Major First Missouri State Militia Gavairy.



GENERAL ORDERS, HD QRS. DEPARTMENT OF TIIE~ MIssouRI,
	INo. 43.	Saint Louis, May 28, 1863.
	Brig. Gen. James Totten, Assistant Inspector-General, U. S. Army,
is assigned to duty as inspector-general of this department.
	An inspector will be appointed for each corps, division, and brigade
in the field, and one for each military district, who will be styled, re-
spectively, corps, division, brigade, and district inspectors.
	A corps inspector will be a field officer; a division or district in-
spector will be a major or captain, and a brigade inspector will be a
captain or lieutenant

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296	MO., AEK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.

	The inspectors will be appointed by the department commander, upon
the recommendation of the corps, division, brigade, or district command-
ers, approved by the intermediate commanders.
	Inspectors will be selected for their high qnalities as officers, and for
the faithful and fearless discharge of their duties. The appointment
will be considered a high mark of distinction and confidence of the com-
mander. They are expected to discharge their duties rigidly, and with-
out partiality, favor, or affection.
	Printed instructions and forms will be furnished from the inspector-
general~s office.
	Commanders will make nominations of suitable officers for inspectors
of their commands, with as little delay as practicable.
	By command of Major-General Schofield:
A. V. COLBURN,
	Assistant Adjutant- General.


SAINT Louis, Mo., May 29, 1863.
Major-General BLUNT:
	Coffee is moving north through the western counties of Missouri, to
co-operate with Livingston. Colonel Cloud is in pursuit. Look out for
him.
			J. M. SCHOFIELD,
	Major- General.


GENERAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. STATE OF Mo., ADJT. GEN.S OFFICE,
	No. 17.	f	Saint Louis, May 29, 1863.
	The command of the Enrolled Militia, now in actual service within
the State, including the provisional regiments, is conferred upon Maj.
Gen. John M. Schofield, commanding the Department of the Missouri.
	By order of the commander.in.chief:
ALEXANDER LOWRY,
Gaptainand Acting Assistant Adjutant.General.



SAINT Louis, Mo., May 30, 1863.
Major-General BLUNT, Leavenworth:
	Maintain Colonel Phillips present line, if possible. I should think
the troops you propose to send would be sufficient. I have made no
change in the location of the Second Kansas or Colonel Harrisons
command thus far.
	It will be diffic~ilt to support Fayetteville and Fort Gibson until we
get possession of the Arkansas River. Can you spare any more troops
from the northern part of Kansas ~ I propose to move some of General
~ troops into the western counties of Missouri, and transfer those
counties to his district. This may relieve you somewhat. Are there
any objections to such change ~
	I will see what can be done about horse equipments, and let you know
as soon as possible.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General

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	CHAP. XXXIV.]	CORRESPONDENCE, ETCTJNION.	297

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF KANSAS,
Fort Leavenworth, Kans., May 30, 1863.
Maj. C. W. BLAIR,
Commanding Post, Fort Scott:
	MAJOR: I am just informed, by telegraph from headquarters at Saint
Louis, that Coffee is moving north through the western tier of counties, to
re-enforce Livingston, and that Colonel Cloud is looking after him. You
will be required to be vigilant, and watch well the county south of you.
if Cloud is west of Springfield, keep open communication with him,
and co-operate with him with such force as you may have, if it is neces-
sary, to repel any threatened attack. Guerrillas are very numerous
and troublesome between Kansas City and Fort Scott. Advices from
Fort Lamed, which I deem quite reliable, state that large forces of
Texans and Indians, with artillery, are approaching from Red River
toward the Santa F6 road, which is poorly protected. I am greatly
embarrassed for want of troops, yet everything must be done that is
possible to maintain our present lines until troops can be procured. If
Phillips should be compelled to fall back, it would be fatal in the ex-
treme to our cause in the Indian country. With our present limited
force, it will require great effort to keep open his line of communication
for supplies. Six companies of the Second Colorado Infantry will be
at Fort Scott in a few days. I have directed the Thirteenth Kansas
to camp southeast of Fort Scott, on Drywood. They will serve as an
outpost. -
	The new companies of the Sixth Kansas must be armed with such
arms as there are in the ordnance department, and made available for
duty. If they cannot get their horses immediately, they must serve on
foot. You are authorized to furnish arms, ammunition, and rations to
such of the Osage Indians as tender their services to sustain our cause,
but they should be under the control of competent and trustworthy men.
	Keep me promptly advised of all information you may receive of move-
ments below.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,	0.. BLUNT.



HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF KANSAS,
Fort Leavenworth, Ifans., May 30, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM A. PHILLIPS,
Commanding Indian Brigade:
	COLONEL: Yours of the 22d, giving account of engagement on the
20th near Fort Gibson, is received, and I congratulate you upon your
success in defeating the enemy and maintaining your position against
great odds. I am greatly embarrassed in all parts of my district in not
having sufficient troops. Guerrillas on the border between Kansas City
and Fort Scott are multiplying daily, and are very annoying, and Ijust
learn from Fort Lamed that a force of Texans and rebel Indians, with
artillery, are approaching the Santa F6 road from Red River. The line
below Fort Scott has to be strongly guarded, and our forces at every
point are inadequate for the work they are required to do; yet I shall
 make use of the little means at my command to maintain my lines,
hoping that I will soon be able to procure help. I shall do all in my
power to support you in your present position. Knowing full well the
disastrous consequences that would follow the abandonment of the In-
dian country, I trust that the cOlored regiment (Colonel Williams) ha

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298	MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.

reached you crc this. Six companies of the Second Colorado Infantry
will arm at Fort Scott in a few days, when they will be sent forward to
you with two J)ieces of artillery. I learn that the Second Kansas, with
one section of battery, has gone to Fayetteville, which will be a support
to you. You know my views in relation to the necessity of holding the
Indian country to the Arkansas River. I shall expect you to exercise
your own judgment as regards the details. You should act prudently
and not take too great risks. If you can maintain your present lines
until you can be re-enforced, you will do well. Keep me advised promptly
of all movements.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. G. BLUNT,
]lliajor- General.


HEADQUARTERS INDIAN BRIGADE,
Fort Blunt, C. N., May 31, 1863.
Major-General BLUNT:
	SIR:	My supply train starts this morning, it having been delayed one
or two days on account of the paymaster. In coming in it was attacked
by the rebel forces. The evening before, I had sent out all the force I
could mount to meet it, under Colonel Schaurte, and sent a force to
guard the Arkansas on my right, under Colonel Corwin. The evening
before, I made a feint at the Rabbit Ford, with a battalion of infantry
and two pieces of artillery, under Foreman, as if I designed crossing.
The rebels were too well posted, however, to be deceived, as Livingston
had been following the train. Suspecting an attack, I ordered Colonel
Schaurte to bring it through from Flat Rock in the night (18 miles).
This movement confused the rebel forces, and although they attacked
the train at daylight, their forces were divided, and I was able to get
up my infantry and artillery, and get my train immediately within the
fort. The enemy had left his infantry and artillery over the river,
bringing over only a mounted force, which was sent separately, so as to
cut off my train. I endeavored to cut off his retreat from the river, but
my stock is so poor that it was impossible. Our loss in the last attack
was 4 killed and several slightly wounded. The river rose immediately;
has not been fordable for several days, but is falling. Learning that
the negro regiment was ordered here, I directed Colonel Williams not
to diVide his force, but to hurry forward. The enemy are re-enforcing
and massing against me troops from Arkansas and Texas, as well as
the Indian Nation. I learn that they give their forces engaged at the
battle on the bayou at 4,000. I have your orders not to give up a foot of
soil until driven from it, and do not shrink from the somewhat heavy
responsibilities that press me. I do not regard the massing of the
rebel force across the river as a misfortune, if I can hold out until re-
enforced, and the enemy will be more easily and completely broken up
there than anywhere else. I had intended crossing to attack them
while the train was here, and would have done so, but the river was up,
and I expected that they might try to cross, and so divide their forces.
My position requires the utmost prudence and circumspection.
	Again I say that while I make no special appeal, I desire to add that
I ought to be re-enforced speedily.
Respectfully,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding

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CHAP. XXXIV.]
299
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION.

Abstract from return of the Department of the Missouri, Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield,
commanding, for May 31, 1863; headquarters Saint Louis, Mo.

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District of Saint Louis, Brig. Gen. J. W.Davidson
Staff (Saint Louis, Mo.)                
Benton Barracks, Cot B. L. E. Bonuevill~. -
Franklin, Mo., Cot George W. Kincaid    
Postof Saint Louis, Col. Robert R. Livingston.
PilotKnob, Mo., Lieut.Col. WarrenS. Dungan.
Patterson, Mo., Maj. Lothar Lippert	
Victoria, Mo., Maj. Charles Biehie	
Potosi, Mo., Maj. George Duffield         
New Madrid, Mo., Cot D. Henry Hughes*.
Pacific City, Mo., Maj. John McCullough   
Cape Girardean, Mo., Cot John McNeil    

Total District of Saint Louis...       


Central District of Missouri, Brig. Gen. Ben. Loan:
Staff (Jefferson City, Mo.)	
Troops in district                   

	Total Central District of Missouri      


District of 1lolla~ Mo., Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Da-
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	Staff (Rolla, Mo.)                   
Troops in district                  
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Army of the Frontier, Brig. Gen. Francis J. Her.
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Staff t	
First Division, Cot Thomas Ewing,jr     
Second Division, Brie. Gen.Wiliam Vandever
Third Division, Col. Washington F. Geiger...
Detachment under Maj. Charles Banzhaf..

Total Army of the Frontier	


District of Southwestern Missouri, Cot William
F. Cloud:
Staff (Springfield, Mo.)                 
Spring field, Cot John Edwards         
7~ewtonia, Col.Johu F. Philips           
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Total District of Southwestern Missouri...


District of Northwestern Missouri, Cot Chester
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District of Northeastern Missouri, Cot Odon
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Staff (Palmyra, Mo.)                 
Troops in district                  

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Troops in the District of Eastern Arkansas, Miaj. (len. Benjamin Al. Pren.

tiss, U. S. Army, commanding, May 31, 1863.

POST OF HELENA.

Brig. Gen. LEONARD F. Ross.

THIRTEENTH DIVISION.

Brig. t~en. FREDERICK SALOMON.
	Fir8t Brigade.	Second Brigade.
	Col. SAMUEL A. FOSTER.	Brig. Gen. CLINTON B. FISK.

43d Indiana, Lient. CoL John C. Major. 29th Iowa, Lieut. Col. R. F. Patterson.
35th Missouri, Col. Samuel A. Foster.	33d Iowa, CoL Samuel A. Rice.
28th Wisconsin, Maj. Edmund B. Gray.	36th Iowa, Lieut. Col. Francis M. Drake.
	33d Missouri, Lieut. CoL W. H. Heath.
	3d Iowa Battery, Capt. M. M. Hayden.


SECOND CAVALRY BRIGADE.


Col. CYRUS BUSSEY.

1st Indiana, Maj. Thomas N. Pace.
3d Iowa (six companies), Maj. Oliver H. P. Scott.
5th Kansas, Col. Powell Clayton.



HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, June 1, 1863.
The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
Washington, D. C.:
	PRESIDENT:	I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your
letter, dated May 27, explaining the reasons which.induced you to make
a change in the command of this department, and your wish as to the
principle which shall guide me in the discharge of my most difficult and
important duties. I shall not fail to carry out your wishes to the fullest
extent in my power, and shall be thankful for such instructions and
advice as you may at any time be pleased to give me. The most serious
difficulty I shall have to overcome will arise from the differences to
which you allude between the factions into which the Union people are
unfortunately divided. It shall be my highest aim, while keeping aloof
from either faction, to reconcile their differences so far as my influence
should extend, or at least to so conduct my administration as to give
neither any just cause of complaint.
	I have strong hopes that the Missouri State Convention at its ap-
proaching session will adopt such measures for the speedy emancipation
of slaves as will secure the acquiescence of the large majority of Union
men. If this hope be realized, one of my most embarrassing difficulties
will be removed, or at least greatly diminished.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major-General.

Thirteenth Army Corps, Department of the Tennessee

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302 MO., APK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ThSSoURI,
& tint Louis, June 1, 1863.
Maj Gen. H. W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief, Washington, D C.:
	GENERAL: I would like very much to have the troops in this depart-
ment organized into au army corps. I believe it is the only department
in which there is no such organization. I do not desire to press the
matter, but simply ask your attention to it. I wish to reorganize the
command now known as the Army of the Frontier, which has become
much too small for a corps, but too large for a single division. It would
relieve me from some embarrassment if all the troops in my command
were organized into a corps and recognized as such. Will you please
inform me soon whether this can be done, and greatly oblige, yours,
very truly,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major. General.


SAINT LOUIS, Mo., June 1, 1863.

Major-General BLUNT, Leavenworth:
	I will have General Loan send his best troops into the border coun-
ties. There is some foundation for what you say about the Enrolled
Militia. I intend to weed them out, and use them in some of the in.
tenor counties.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major. General.


HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO,
Denver, Cob., June 1, 1863.
	SIR: Having recently been on a tour through the southern part of
this Territory and district, I have the honor to report that the guerrillas
which a few weeks ago infested that portion of the district are entirely
cleared out. The largest number have most likely gone via the Red
River route into Texas.
	The Indians, I find, are somewhat more restive than usual, but I
think they may be gotten along with without fighting, by a firm and
prudent course on our part. Yet 1 am not without fear that there may
be an outbreak among them, and, in view of this condition of things, I
have stationed at Fort Lyon, 240 miles from this city, and which is the
southeastern key to this Territory, two companies of cavalry, one sec-
tion of the Ninth Battery Wisconsin Volunteers, and one company of
infantry; at Fort Garland, 240 miles from this city, on the Rio Grande
del Korte, two companies of cavalry; at Pueblo City, on the Arkansas
River, 140 miles above Fort Lyon and 100 miles from this city, I have
one company of cavalry. Onecompany of cavalry is for the present
stationed at Caflon City, 60 miles above Pueblo City, on the Arkansas
River. I have one company of cavalry stationed at Camp Collins, 65
miles north of this city, on the Overland Stage Route. One company
of cavalry is stationed on the Platte River, 70 miles below this city.
Besides these companies, I have a detachment of 40 cavalry in the
South Park, scouting. The balance of the troops in this district are
stationed at Camp Weld, near this city. They consist of the First Col-
orado Battery, as yet unarmed, except four small howitzers; one sectio

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C~r. XXXIV.]	CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION.	303


of the Ninth Battery Wisconsin Volunteers, and parts of four companies
of cavalry.
	An agency for the Ute Indians is to be established in the Middle Park
this month, and there will have to be at least one company stationed
there, to keep down the growing hostility of the Indians to our people.
	The forces in this district have not been idle of late. Bands of
guerrillas broke out simultaneously in all parts of this district, and we
put such a force on their track that we made short work of it, and they
are all killed, captured, or dispersed. Two additional companies of
cavalry will be here soon, as escort for the Ute chiefs from the Missouri
River. I deem the forces in this district all-sufficient to take care of all
the enemies of the Government, white or red; but, should it be mate-
rially weakened, I seriously apprehend there would be trouble with both
white and red. I have been notified by General Carleton, commanding
Department of New Mexico, that he has made a requisition for all our
troops to come to New Mexico. I hope that our people will not be left
to the uncovenanted mercy of the most virulent Copperheads and treach-
erous Indians, thousands of whom are right here in our midst.
I am, with much respect, your obedient servant,
J.	M. CIIIVINGTON,
Colonel First Colorado Cavalry Volunteers, Comdg. District.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST,
]Ifilwaulcee, June 1, 1863.
Col. J. C. KELTON,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Bid qrs. of the Army, Washington, D. C.:
	I have the honor to report, for the information of the General-in-Chief,
that the threatened difficulties in this place on account of the enrollment
for conscription, which prompted my return from Saint Paul, have been
satisfactorily arranged, and I am satisfied that the enrollment in this
State will be made without trouble. I was called on whilst on my way
to Saint Paul, by dispatches from this place and from Madison, for sev-
eral companies of troops to be sent to Milwaukee, to enforce the enroll-
ment, and I was very unwilling that the military should be brought into
collision with either the civil authorities or the people. I thought it
best to return at once, and, if possible, settle the matter without resort
to military force. It was done satisfactorily. I am altogether satisfied
that with ordinary prudence the enrollment can be made throughout
this department without any sort of resistance or difficulty; but I fear
that in some cases the assistant provost-marshals for districts have not
been the best that could have been selected. Some of them are rash,
imprudent men, whose zeal outruns all discretion, and who, acted upon
by extreme men, who rather desire to stir up a riot, in order to rid
themselves of offensive opponents, may probably get the authorities
into difficulty. I shall, as far as the military are concerned, endeavor
to prevent this, and so far I have been successful. I shall go down to
lowa day after to-morrow.
	In reply to the letter of the General-in-Chief, dated May 21, I have
to state that his remarks concerning the troubles likely to be made
between the civil and military authorities in the State by imprudent
district commanders had engaged my attention when I first reached
here, and I therefore desired to get officers of judgment and discre-
tion for that service; I wished to place them in command of districts to
avoid these very disturbances which had arisen from the unwise an

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304 MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. tOITAP. XXXTht~

utterly useless action of provost-marshals appointed long since, and
which had involved detachments of soldiers recruiting, in hospitai~,
and otherwise on duty. Much unnecessary disturbance of this kind
had been made in Iowa, and whilst, perhaps, it was in some cases una-
voidable in the northern counties of Iowa, I am convinced that in
other localities it was quite unnecessary. I desired to have brigadier-
generals to command such districts in order that such matters might be
controlled. You need not apprehend any such extraordinary perform-
ances in this department as have characterized some others. There
is no sort of occasion for any collision between the civil and military
authorities in this department, nor any trouble or even business be-
tween the military and the people. I have no doubt, so far as the mili-
tary authorities are concerned, everything will remain quiet in this
department, and on that question I desire to know precisely how far I
am expected to supply the requisitions or applications for military
force from the provost-marshals. Am I to furnish military aid on their
application, or am I to exercise my own discretion on the subject? No
instructions have been received defining the relations between the mili-
tary and the provost.marshals~ departments.
I am, colonel, your obedient servant,	POPE

Major-General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST,
Milwaukee, June 1, 1863.
Col. J. C. KELTON,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
	COLONEL:	1 have the honor to report, for the information of the Gen-
eral-in-Chief, that the following plan of operations for the summer cam-
paign against the Indians has been made, and will be carried out as
fully and expeditiously as practicable. The hostile Sioux are encamped
at Devils Lake and on the upper waters of the James River (Rivi~re an
Jacques). There are a number of bands, some of them from the Upper
Missouri. it is believed that there is great dissatisfaction amongst
them, and very great difference of opinion, both as to the policy of
making war at all and as to the manner and place of carrying it on.
It is very doubtful whether any sort of understanding will be arrived
at between the various bands. General Sibley marches from the Upper
Minnesota (above Fort Ridgley), with 2,000 infantry and 800 cavalry
and the necessary batteries of mountain howitzers. He carries supplies
for upward of three months. He will march nearly direct upon Devils
Lake, sending detachments by way of Red River. He leaves behind
him about 3,000 men, under a competent officer, for the protection of
the frontier against moving bands during his absence. These troops
are established at various points, from north to south, along the whole
line of outer settlements, and are certainly more than sufficient, even
if the whole of the Indians should disperse themselves for such desul-
tory warfare. It is probable that you may be annoyed with complaints
of insufficient forces being left for the defense of frontier settlements;
such complaints are sometimes really dictated by fear, but in many
cases by very different motives. In all events, you will understand that
3,000 men are thus left, and I am sure no reasonable people could ask
more. I do not myself believe that one-half this force is needed for such
a purpose, but I have left them in order that the timid, spiritless pop

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lation of foreigners along the frontier (Norwegians and Germans) may
not abandon their villages and farms and ponr into the river towns.
General Sully moves np the Missouri, with 2,000 cavalry and some light
howitzer batteries, to a point southwest of Devils Lake, and will then
cross the country to that place to meet Sibley, thus cutting off any re-
treat of the Indians toward the Missonri River. He is directed to move
a portion of his command up the south side of the Missouri River, in
case there is any apprehension of Indian troubles on the frontier of
Nebraska~ Late advices from there certainly contradict any report of
trouble in that region. As soon as operations against the Indians near
Devils Lake and on James River are completed, Sully is directed to re-
turn to the Missouri River, to traverse the whole country on both sides
of the rivei~ as far as the Black Hills, visiting all the Sioux tribes he
possibly can. He will be supplied with rations for four months, to be
kept on the steamers which accompany his expedition np the river. He
has a small train of wagons, and can move with great celerity. Sibley
is instructed to move east from Devils Lake to Pembina, one portion of
his command returning on the west side of Red River, whilst the other
visits Red Lake and all the Chippewa tribes between that place and the
Mississippi at the mouth of Crow Wing River. He will take such [forcesj
as are necessary to insure quiet in that region for some time to come. My
own belief is that there will be no considerable, if, indeed, there be any,
fight. Most of the Indians assembled near Devils Lake and on James
River are planting Indians, who have been accustomed to depend npon
their crops of corn for a large part of their supply of food. The moment
they find they will be prevented from raising any crops at all by the
advance of our forces, and that they must fight so large a force success-
fully, I do not doubt that a very large part of them will come on and
deliver themselves up. It will be well for the Government to consider
carefully in advance what disposition had best be made of such Indians.
There is no sort of use to make a treaty of peace with them; such trea-
ties amount to nothing, as they are only kept by Indjans as long as they
find it convenient; but such a condition of things will give the Govern-
ment the opportunity to make a final and favorable disposition of a
large number of troublesome Indians, so as to secure perfect quiet in
the future. I therefore invite attention to the subject at this early day,
as I do not doubt that much of what is here stated as my belief is true.
My own views as to the disposition of these Indians I have already laid
before the Government, and it is unnecessary to repeat them here. A
portion of the Indians will, without doubt, take refuge in the British
possessions, and such must be left to be dealt with as the Government
determines hereafter. It is possible that I may be mistaken in this
view of the conduct of the Indians, but even if they are united and
give battle, or make war in any other way, there is abundant force to
deal with them. The Missouri River is lower than it has been for thirty
years, and as little snow fell in the mountains, the June rise will be
slight. I fear, therefore, that Sully may be delayed somewhat, though
I have done all that is possible to prevent it. After the expedition
leaves the frontier, nothing more will be needed by them, and we shall
probably hear but seldom from them during their absence. I hope
early in the autumn to be able to send nearly the whole of these forces
south.
I am, colonel, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JNO. POPE,
Major- General, Commanding.
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST,
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL,
Milwaukee June 1 1
Brig. Gen. ALFRED SULLY,	863.
Commanding First Military District, & oux City:
	GENERAL: Your letter of May 25 is received, and, in answer, I am
directed to say that you are authorized to offer rewards for the appre-
hension of certain Indians, as you suggest. The major-general com-
manding last autumn offered $500 1-eward for Little Crow, dead or alive.
The matter of the delay of the steamboats for your expedition has been
referred to Lieut. Col. F. Myers, chief quartermaster, who is instructed to
take immediate measures to get them forward, either by substituting
other boats or by lightening them of a portion of their cargoes, so that
they can proceed. I also inclose to you a copy of a telegram received
from the General-in-Chief in reference to pursuing the Indians into
British territory.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
li.	0. SELFEIDGE,
Major and Assistant Adjutant-General.

[Inelosure.]

WASHINGTON, May 30, 18632.35 p. m.
Major-General POPE:
	Lord Lyons has deemed it necessary to refer the application to his
Government. Care must be taken that our troops do not cross the
frontier in the eagerness of pnrsuit until permission is given by the
proper authorities.
H.	W. HALLECK,
General.in- Chief.


WASHINGTON, June 2, 1863.
Major-General SCHOFIELD, & tint Louis:
	If you can possibly spare some troops, send them immediately to
General Grant. They can be returned to you the moment Yicksburg
is taken.
H.	W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief.


SAINT LOUIS, Mo., June 2, 1863.
Major-General HALLECK:
	I will send six regiments of infantry. I can spare three excellent bat-
teries. Shall I send them also?
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.


WASHINGTON, June 2, 1863.
Major-General SCHOFIELD:
	Yes. Send everything you can to General Grant. Send those nearest,
and replace them fr.om the interior. It is all important that Grant have
early assistance.
H.	W. HALLECK

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SAINT Louis, Mo., June 2, 1863.
Major-General HERRON, Rolla:
	I am about to send six regiments of infantry and three batteries to
Yicksburg. It is your privilege to command them, if you so desire.
Please answer immediately. ~ M. SCHOFIELD,

111 ajor. General.


SAINT LOUIS, Mo., June 2, 1863.
Major-General HERRON, Rolla:
	Send to Saint Louis, by rail, as soon as possible, the Twentieth Wis-
consin, Ninety-fourth Illinois, and the Nineteenth Iowa. They will
bring only three teams to each regiment, and no tents except for officers.
Other tents and teams will be turned over to the quartermaster at Rolla.
Let the regimental quartermaster make requisitions for shelter tents in
Saint Louis. Brigadier-General Orme will go in command of the bri-
gade if he so desires.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major. General.


HEADQUARTERS TRANS-MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT,
Shreveport, La., June 3, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL B. CURTIS:
	GENERAL: Your communication of December 27 ultimo, to Lieu-
tenant-General Holmes, has been forwarded to me.
	The position you have taken on the subject of the murder of ten
citizens of Missouri, by the order of General McNeil, U. S. Army, is
not recognized by me. The subject is referred to Richmond for the
consideration of the President.
I have the honor to be, respectfully, your obedient servant,
E.	KIRBY SMITH,
Lieutenant- General, Commanding.


WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, June 3, 18634.10 p. m.
Major-General SCHOFIELD, Saint Louis, Jib.:
	General Banks reports that the rebel force on the Arkansas River has
been drawn down to Shreveport, La., where they are to be joined by
a Texas force, to operate in Louisiana. General Carleton reports evi-
dence of Indian hostilities iii Western Kansas and the western frontier
of Missouri. This should be looked to, as the New Mexico trains will
be exposed.
II.	W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief.


WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, June 3,18634.30 p. m.
Major-General SCHOFIELD, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	The Secretary of War authorizes the issue of clothing, camp and gar-
rison equipage to militia in active service under your command, and t

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remain in active service as long as the department commander shall
require them. This should enable you to send troops down the river.
II.	W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief.


SAINT Louis, Mo., June 3, 18633 p. m.
(IReceived 7 p. in.)
General II. W. HALLECK, Washington:
	I have concluded to send eight regiments and three batteries; the
last will be off to-morrow. This leaves me very weak, but I will risk
it, in view of the vast importance of Grants success.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD.

SAINT Louis, Mo., June 3, 186311.30 p. in.,
(Received June 4, 8.30 a. in.)
Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief:
	Kirby Smith went to Louisiana some time ago, with a considerable
force. Is not this what General Banks refers to l My latest informa-
tion is that Price has still 10,000 or 1.2,000 infantry near Little Rock.
If satisfied that this force has gone also, I can send more troops down
the river. Shall I run the risk of sending them now~
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major. General.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, June 4, 186310.30 a. m.
Major-General SCHOFIELD, saint Louis, Mo.:
	I think you had better send no more at present. The moment Gen-
eral Grant succeeds on the Mississippi, an expedition will be sent up
the Arkansas to drive out Price or take him in the rear. Banks thinks
that most of Prices forces have been drawn south.
H.	W. HALLECK,
General-in- (Jhief.

HDQRS. THIRTEENTH DIv., THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Helena, June 4, 1863.
Maj. Gen. JOHN M. SCHOFIELD,
Oommanding Department of the Missouri:
	GENERAL: From the best information we can gather at this post
touching the whereabouts, number, and designs of the wandering Con-
federates and marauders who have for many months been beaten and
banged about the borders of Missouri and Arkansas, we judge they are
about to mass their strength, less than 10,000, all told, at such point as
will be convenient for them to strike for either the Missouri or Mississippi
River.
	Flags of truce parties have just returned, one from Little Rock and
another from Hughes Ferry, on the LAnguille, near to the headquarters
of Marinaduke. Price has been restive, impatient, and disconsolate
under the restraint placed npon him by Lieutenant-General Holmes,
commandant of the Trans-Mississippi Department. General Holmes
has thought it best for all hands to wait the results at Yicksburg. After
Grant shall have been destroyed by Pemberton, then Prices old com-
mand, his Missouri veterans, were to be transferred to this department,



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as the nucleus around which Old Pap would gather an immense
army of Arkansas and Missouri patriots, with whom he would march
triumphantly to the Missouri River and establish the authority of Jef-
ferson Davis over all our fair heritage. Price has insisted upon an
immediate push toward Rolla. Marmaduke says he has had enough of
Missouri. Price believes that the people of Missouri very much desire
his advent among her oppressed people. Marmaduke dont believe any
such thing. Price believes that thousands would flock to his standard
could he but once unfurl the Confederate flag on the banks of the Mis-
souri. Marmaduke declares that his experience in Missouri teaches him
that Missourians are not desirous of Confederate protection. Price and
Marmaduke, with about 25 officers of their commands and numerous
citizens, among them Polk and others, are in session this very day at
Jacksonport. They are to look over the ground and decide upon the
summer campaign. Marmadukes forces are scattered from Jackson.
port to Mount Vernon, near Saint Francis River, his headquarters being
at Taylors Creek. His force numbers about 5,000, with ten pieces of
artilicry. Dissertations on civilized warfare have been passing between
his command and this. Price has three brigades at or near Devalls
Binif; they aggregate about 5,000, with eighteen pieces of artillery.
There are about 1,000 Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri horse thieves
banded under one Colonel Dobbin, a notorious brigand, who refuses to
be restrained by orders from anybody. I do not think there is any other
force of moment north of the Arkansas River. Kirby Smith has gone
toward Alexandria with all other available troops. I do not believe
that Prices convention will conclude to move anywhere in force until
the siege of Vicksburg is ended. If Grant crushes Pemberton, as he
must, then there will be a grand skedaddle for Texas. In the mean time,
in small parties, they will harass our lines, fire upon steamers, and
annoy us generally. A rebel success at Vicksbnrg would encourage
Price to go northward, of course. Whether he visits you or turns his
attention to ns at Helena, he will receive the attention befitting his
position. Somebody will be hurt.
	Many deserters are coming to our lines.. They represent great despond-
ency among both citizens and Confederate soldiers. A quartermaster
and major, who has been with General Holmes the last year, has just
arrived at this post, and at my headquarters renounced the world, the
flesh, the devil, and Jeff. Davis, and, with his wife and children, with
uplifted hands, renewed their allegiance to the Stars and Stripes.
	if Vicksburg and Port Hudson fall, we have but little fighting to do
west of the Mississippi River. If we could hang Price and twenty others
(catch them first), I believe the masses might be easily brought into the
old fold, by encouraging all who, with hearty repentance and true
faith, turn unto Father Abraham. Let the returning prodigals be
met with open arms and with welcome even, when they shall have done
works .meet for repentance, and have forsaken those who have led theni
into riotous living, poverty, and husky diet with the swine.

Then pity, Lord! 0 Lord, forgive!
Let a repenting rebel live.

	The news from Generals Grant and Banks is encouraging. May the
good Lord grant us a speedy victory and an entire squelching of the
rebels in the Mississippi Valley, and then we can go forward to Rich.
mond.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CLINTON B. FISK,
Brigadier.Ge~cru~t

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SAINT Louis, Mo., June 5, 1863.
Major-General BLUNT, Leavenworth:
	It will be necessary for you to send a regiment of cavalry to protect
the Santa F6 route. I will try to send another to take its place, if nec-
essary, but this will be difficult, as I have sent a large force out of the
department. Please inform me what you can do.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.


SAINT Louis, June 5, 1803.
Colonel CLOUD:
	I cannot order the bushwhackers to be shot without formal trial and
conviction after they have been taken prisoners. You will have to pro-
ceed in the usual manner. Iron them heavily, and take care that they
do not escape.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.


SAINT Louis, Mo., June 6, 18631.15 p. m.
Maj. 0-en. H. W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief:
	I have just received reliable information from Little Rock, up to May
28.	Price has sent some of his force to Shreveport. Has sii or seven
thousand infantry and artillery at Little Rock. Marmaduke is at Jack-
sonport with his cavalry, and is said to be preparing for another raid.
I have cavalry enough to beat him, and infantry to guard important
points which he might strike suddenly, but I believe no more than
necessary.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Miajor- General, Gommanding.


SAINT Louis, Mo., June 6, 1863.
Col. WILLIAM F. CLOUD, Springfield, Mo.:
	A report via Helena says Price is moving toward Fort Smith with
considerable force. The date of this report is not so late as that you
sent me yesterday, but it will be well to look out for some such move.
Keep men down on the Arkansas River to give you information. You
may come to Saint Louis if on your arrival at Lebanon the condition
of your district will justify your absence.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Jifajor-General.


HEADQUARTERS INDIAN BRIGADE,
Fort Blunt, C. N., June 6, 1863Evening.
Major-General BLUNT:
	SIR:	The last few days have witnessed a slight change in the pro-
gramme. The enemy still lies in front of me, across the river, and has
thrown up rifle-pits (small) on the river bank at the fords. Their actual
strength at present (although reported 11,000) is, to the best of myjud

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ment and information, between 5,000 and 6,000 men. They report that
they have sent for re-enforcements, and they pretend to tell their secesh
friends that Marmadukes forces are coming round, which, when added
to what they have massed of Steeles, Cabells, Coopers, and Grumps
(Texans), will make about all they can scrape up in Arkansas or the
Indian Nation. Such a force would not only coop me up within my
works, but give me a severe siege, but I am not discouraged. I hope,
however, my re-enforcements will reach me before anything of the kind
occnrs.
	The most remarkable event was a cavalry raid across the Arkansas
River at Greenleaf, 16 miles below. They crossed in the night, in heavy
force, and went to Park Hill and Tahlequah. There they divided, one
part swinging round to Evansville, and some 400 or 500, with Colonel
Watie, going to Maysville. The condition of my stock would not war-
rant my following either party, but I have small scout and spies watch-
ing here, and if they come within 50 miles, on their return, will try and
take them. I immediately, on hearing of this raid (which I did imme-
diately from my scouts), sent a warning to Colonel Williams, fearing
that the whole column, with what Livingston, Harrison, and others have
about Maysville and Southeast Missouri, might mass on him. If he is
on the way down he is safe, as the half of the column that went up will
be at Maysville to-night.
	I earnestly desire, as soon as the re-enforcements you have promised
me arrive, to break up the enemy in front of me, which will open the
gates to the Creek Nation and prevent them from harassing my line
with any force of consequence. Substantially, I have had a siege, al-
though out, and striking whenever they venture within striking range
on this side of the river.
	I apprehend that the extreme tenacity with which the rebels contest
this point ls due to the double fear that my advance south of the river
would leave us the whole Indian Nation, and at the same time menace
their overland line of supply for the whole Confederacy, which largely
comes from Mexico. At all events, they seem bent on getting me out
of here. My fortifications, though not finished, are in good order for
defense.
I am, with respect,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
Colonel, Commanding.


HDQRS. CAY. BRIc~., 2n Div., ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Camp ilierron, 11Th., June 6,1863.
Brig. Gen. J. W. DAVIDSON,
Commanding District of Saint Louis:
	SIR: I have the honor to report that, in accordance with instructions
from Brigadier-General Yandever, I have assumed command of the cav-
alry belonging to the Second Division, Army of the.Frontier.
	I have the honor to inclose returns * of the cavalry under my com-
mand, including one section Peoria Light Artillery.
	The Second Batttdion Sixth Missouri Cavalry Volunteers have been
sent to the river with the infantry, to escort back the train to this post.
I am, very respectfully, your obedi~nt servant,
P.	WICKER~HAM,
~7olonel, tZlommanding Cavalry Brigade, Second Division.
* Not found

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UDQRS. CAY. BRIG., 2D DIV., ARMY OF TIlE FRONTIER
Pilot Knob, June 7, 1863.
Brig. Gen. J. W. DAVIDSON,
commanding District of Saint Louis:
	SIR: I have the honor to state that on yesterday I received conflict-
ing orders from you and from department headquarters.
	I have under my command the First, Third, Sixth, and Seventh Mis-
souri Volunteer Cavalry, Tenth Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, and one sec-
tion Peoria Light Artillery.
	I would respectfully ask that the name or title of my command and
the troops composing it may be definitely ordered, to prevent future
misapprehensions.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
	B. WICKEIRSHAM,
Colonel, cQn~manding cavalry Brigade.



GENERAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
	No. 47.	Saint Louis, June 7, 1803.
	I. Authority having been given by the War Department to furnish
clothing, camp and garrison equipage, and medical supplies to the En.
rolled Missouri Militia in continuous active service, under the command
of the commanding general of the department, requisitions will be made
in due form by the proper officers for such of the above-named supplies
as are required by the eight provisional regiments now in service.
These requisitions will be based upon the number of men now actually
in service, and will bear the certificate of the regimental commander to
their correctness, and be approved by the commander of the district in
which they are serving. The requisitions, so certified to and approved,
will be forwarded to these headquarters without delay.
	Officers of the Enrolled Militia desiring to draw subsistence for their
men must certify upon their provision returns that the troops returned
for are in actual service, and that all the men returned for are actually
present for duty.
	The United States officers in command of each district will inform
the commissaries in their districts of the regiments an(l companies of
Enrolled Militia that are in service, the number of men for duty, and to
whom they may issue rations, without referring the returns to the dig..
trict commander. Commissaries will report to the chief commissary of
the department any officers whom they have reason to believe return
for more men than are actually in service and present for duty at the
time the return is made.
	Regimental quartermasters should draw the subsistence for their regi-
ments upon consolidated provision returns, and distribute them to their
companies.
	II. Maj. J. A. Campbell, assistant adjutant-general volunteers, having
reported for duty, in accordance with Special Orders, No. 228, Paragraph
II, current series, from Headquarters of the Army, is hereby assigned
to duty at these headquarters, to date from 4th instant.
	By command of Major-General Schofield:
A.	V. COLBUTIN
Assistant Ad
jutant-General

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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, June 8, 1863.
Brigadier-General QARLETON,
Commanding Department of New Mexico:
	GENERAL:	I inclose herewith a copy of a letter to Colonel Chivington,
commanding District of Colorado, instructing him to render you what-
ever assistance he may be able should he be called upon.
	I am also taking immediate steps toward re-enforcing the Santa F~
line, so as to render it safe, and will inform you before long what troops
I shall be able to send there.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.
[Inclosure.]


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, June 8, 1863.
Col. J. M. CHIVINGTON,
Commanding District of Colorado:
	COLONEL:	I have received information from Brigadier-General Carle-
ton that a rebel force from Texas is threatening a movement into the
Department of New Mexico, and that it may be necessary that he should
be re-enforced very suddenly. You will, therefore, please hold yourself
in readiness to render him any assistance in your power, should it be-
come necessary; and, if called upon, you may move, with such of your
command as may be spared without jeopardizing your own district, to
General Carletons assistance, subject to his orders, and without waiting
for further orders from these headquarters, reporting, however, anything
of the kind you may do. In this matter you are to exercise your own
discretion, however, as to the necessities of your own district.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
	J. M. SCHOFIELD,
	Major- General.


GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. OF TROOPS ON SANTA F~ ROAD,
	No. 1.	~.	Fort Lamed, Kans., June 8, 1863.
	In compliance with Special Orders, No. 116, issued from the headquar-
ters of the District of Kansas, dated Fort Leavenworth, June 1, 1863,
the undersigned assumes command of all the troops on the Santa F6 road
within the District of Kansas.
J.	H. LEAVENWORTH,
Colonel Second Regiment Colorado Volunteers.


HEADQUARTERS,
New ]ltiadrid, Mo., June 9, 1863.
Hi C. FILLEBROWN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General:
	CAPTAIN:	I have the honor to report my arrival here, with seven com-
panies of my regiment, on the 7th instant. The Thirty-eighth Iowa left
upon our arrival. The general feeling in this portion of the State, as
you are doubtless aware, is adverse to our cause. From the best infor-
mation I have been able to collect in the brief period I have been here

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there are in this vicinity about 700 of Jeff. Thompsons men. They are
scattered, many of them being at their homes, but all ready to concen-
trate at a moments notice. JefL himself was reported to be at Point
Pleasant, 8 miles below here, yesterday noon. A few of his men showed
themselves 5 miles west of town. I am in great need of cavalry, to
scout and for pickets. If consistent with your views, I hope they will
be sent immediatelyone or two companies. I am pressing horses from
the vicinity to-day, to send out to collect information. I have not among
my men a single man familiar with the use of artillery. Can you not
send me a sergeant as instructor ~
I am, captain, most respectfully, yours,
JAMDS K. MILLS,
Golonel Twenty-fourth Missouri Yolunteers, (ommanding.

	P. S.I should have added that Captain Bonner is at the landing here,
with his gunboat, from Island No. 10, and urges strongly that some
cavalry should be sent here. He returns to the island immediately.



HEADQUARTERS CAMP BEN. BUTLER,
June 9, 1863.
Maj. C. W. BLAIR,
Commanding Post, Fort Scott, Kans.:
	MAJOR: The messenger, with dispatches from General Blunt, found
me en route to Diamond Grove, and as I had made arrangements with
the Newtonia forces to move at the same time, I did not think it proper
to give up the trip, but marched on, and had reached the vicinity of
Iteeders, on Turkey Creek, at 4 p. in., when the same messenger came
up and informed me that my camp was attacked by a large force of the
enemy. This, in connection with information which I had the day pre-
viously received from Colonel Phillips, that a bo~ly of the enemy, 1,200
in number, was marching in my direction, determined me to return to
camp, which I did, arriving here at 9.30 p. in., having marched 30 miles
and forded three large streams in ten hours. It was my intention to
press sufficient wagons to convey my commissary and ordnance supplies,
and then march immediately for Fort Gibson, to the relief of Phillips,
but this failure will prevent my moving at all, without the destruction
of a large amount of ordnance stores, consisting of arms and ammu-
nition now in my possession, as well as my commissary supplies. In
view of this, I again urge upon you the necessity of sending me trans-
portation, to move at once. I have some quartermasters and ordnance
supplies in Fort Scott, awaiting transportation, which I very much need
before going below, and I hope that they may come forward at once,
with sufficient transportation to move my supplies. I have written to
Captain Insley as to what I need.
	I do not know who it was that made the attack on the camp. They
are nowhere to be seen this morning, and, as I have no cavalry, I am
without the proper requisites to make a successful reconnaissance. They
succeeded in stampeding some of the battery horses, which could have
been entirely prevented had there been any mounted men here for picket
and outpost duty. I feel that there is a fault somewhere in not furnish-
ing a small cavalry force for operations against these bandits.
I am, major, with high respect, your obedient servant,
J.	M. WILLIAMS,
Colonel, Commanding

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CHAP. XXXIV.]	315


GENERAL ORDERS, IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE Missouni,
	No. 48.	Saint Louis, June 9, 1863.
	I. The Indian Territory, the State of Kansas south of the 38th par-
allel, the western tier of counties of Missouri south of the same parallel,
and the western tier of counties of Arkansas will constitute the Dis-
trict of the Frontier, and will be commanded by Maj. Gen. James G.
Blunt; headquarters at Fort Scott, or in the field.
	The State of Kansas north of the 38th parallel, and the two western
tiers of counties of Missouri north of the same parallel and south of the
Missouri River will constitute the District of the Border, and will be
commanded by Brig. Gen. Thomas Ewing, jr.; headquarters at Kansas
City.
	Brig. Gen. E. B. Brown will relieve Brig. (jen. Ben. Loan in command
of the District of Central Missouri.
	Maj. L. C. Easton, assistant quartermaster, U. S. Army, is assigned
to duty as chief qnartermaster of the Districts of Nebraska, of Colorado,
of the Border, and of the Frontier.
	II. Lieut. Col. J. 0. Broadhead, Third Missouri State Militia Cavalry,
is appointed provost-marshal-general of the Department of the Missouri.
	By command of Major-General Schofield:
	A. V. COLBURN,
	Assistant Adjutant- General.

GENERAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. DEPT. OF THE N ORTHWEST,
	No. 21.	Milwaukee, Wis., June 9, 1863.
	Surg. T. M. Getty, U. S. Army, having reported for duty at these
headquarters, is announced as medical director for this department,
and will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
	By command of Major-General Pope:
R.	0. SELFRIDGE,
	Assistant Adjutant- General.

SAINT Louis, Mo., June 10, 1863.
Major-General BLUNT, Fort Leavenworth:
	It is impossible to send you any considerable re-enforcements. A
large part of my force has been sent to Vicksburg. If Phillips cannot
maintain his present line without too great risk, he must fall back. I
will have plenty of troops for aggressive movements as soon as Nicks-
burg is taken; until that time we are compelled to act defensively. In
view of the importance of operations in the southwest, I have decided
to remove your headquarters to Fort Scott, or in the field, and have
made some change in district organization. The order will reach you
in a few days. It may be well for you to go to the front soon, so as to
decide for yourself what is necessary to be done.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.

HEADQUARTERS SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT,
Saint Louis, Mo., June 10, 1863.
Brig. Gen. J. W. DAVIDSON,
Commanding District of Saint Louis, Mo.:
	GENERAL: I have the honor to report that, as I could not succeed in
bringing before you the man who was in the lines of Marmaduke, I too

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his statement circumstantially. He left his lines one week ago last Sat-
urday, at a point immediately below Chalk Bluff. Marmadukes force
consists of Burbridges, Greenes, and Carters brigades, and the regi-
ment of iDobbin, 600 strong, made up by the consolidation of the swamp
guerrillas. They are on the extreme north of his line, excepting the
little guerrilla force of Thompson hovering about Bloomfield and below.
The whole force is actively engaged in shoeing horses and fitting np
for a move.
	There was an additional force of 4,000 drawn from Little Rock, con-
structing a military road from near Little IRock to Wittsburg, on the
Saint Francis. They were making a very good road, bridging streams
and cordnroying swamps. He did not learn from them their destina-
tion. These are all the facts. His deductions are, first, that an imme-
diate movement is contemplated; second, that they intend to operate
to seize and hold some point on the river, to obstruct navigation and
seize supplies, and, third, that the road is intended for the purpose of
bringing up supplies and as a line of retreat. He estimates Marina-
dukes force at 6,000 to 8,000, mostly armed; horses pretty good; forage
sufficient along and each side of Crowleys Ridge. He does not credit
the rumor that Price has moved west, but believes he will co-operate
with Marmaduke, with his base at or near Little Rock. He is intelli-
gent, and, I believe, truthful; he has formerly been a captain in Prices
army. I give it to you as I got it. I do not doubt the facts as stated.
You can judge better than I as to his deductions. I was relieved from
duty here too late to leave yesterday; I go to-day.
I have the honor to be, your most obedient servant,
J.	B. ROGERS,
Colonel Second Missouri State Militia Cavalry.



IN CADDO CAMP,
Thirty ~iles from Fort Lamed, Kans., June 11, 1863.
Maj. II. Z. CURTIS,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., District of Kansas, Fort Leavenworth:
	MAJOR: A large body of Comanche Indians have just arrived at the
Big Bend of the Arkansas, with 3,000 or 4,000 horses and ponies (so
reported), many of them large American horses. These, with the great
number of Comanches heretofore on the Arkansaswith the Kiowas,
Apaches, Cheyennes, Arapahoes, and Caddoesfill this part of Kansas
full to repletion with Indians, and, if anything should occur to arouse
their passions, nothing could save us all from certain destruction, and
unless some more troops are sent promptly on to this Santa F6 route, I
cannot vouch for its safety one day.
	To-day, in coming down the river, I met a great number of teams
bound to New Mexico, mostly owned by Mexicans, and about three in
every five were loaded with whisky. Is this proper? They have no
permits to carry this articleonly passes for a number of men to go
and return from and to New Mexico. Now, it only requires a spark to
set the whole of this country in a blaze. Let a few Indians threaten
one of these Mexican trains but with a show, and compel them to give
them one canteen of whisky, and fearful, indeed, may be the conse-
quences. There is whisky enough in one train that I met to-day to
intoxicate every Indian on the plains. 1 shall send an express to Cap-
tain Ronell, at Council Grove, to stop every train that has liquor unti

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he receives orders from the general on this subject. The train I met
today 1 placed in charge of a guard, to keep the Indians from it, and
shall hold it and every other one until I receive orders about them,
which, I hope, will be without delay.
	Please send me all orders in relation to permits to ship goods from
the Missouri River over the plains to New Mexico, if there are any. I
am greatly in want of a few more troops here. Could I have the two
companies of my regiment now in Colorado, and have them mounted,
together with the two sections of the Ninth Wisconsin Battery, at Fort
Lyon, I should not call for any more troops until the general makes his
move into Texas.
	Please forward all the men at or near Fort Leavenworth that belong
to the Ninth Wisconsin Battery, now there. They are very much
wanted with the section at Fort Lamed.
	Captain [N. L.] B enter marched for Fort Riley on the morning of the
10th, With instructions to move slowly, by the way of Council Grove, so
as to be on hand for anything that might occur on the Santa F6 road. I
did not feel authorized to keep him, as Captain [H. N. F.] Read had
been ordered to Fort Lamed.
	Lieutenant [George F.] Crocker shot himself, accidentally, yesterday,
and will be laid up for weeks. I at once sent a request to Lieutenant-
Colonel [S. F.] Tappan to detach an officer from Fort Lyon to this sec-
tion of the Ninth Wisconsin Battery, there being two sections of that
battery at that post.
	This is all the paper I have; consequently cannot keep a copy.
Please return me a copy for file.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	II. LEAVENWORTH,
Colonel Second Regiment Colorado Volunteers, Commanding.

	P. S.Major Colley, the Indian agent for the Upper Arkansas, has
just said to me if the New Mexican trains are allowed to carry whisky
to the extent seen to-day, that he very mach fears for the consequences,
as they will sell, more or less, to the Indians.




MEMPHIS, TENN., June 11, 1863.
(Received June 12, 1.33 a. in.)
Major-General HALLECK,
General-in-Chief:
	A man just in from Little Rock reports that Price left there a week
since with four brigades, of about 1,200 men each, with five days ra-
tions, professing to attack Helena. He had two batteries of four guns
each, and intended to join Marmaduke near the Saint Francis. My
opinion is that he has gone to Jacksonport to create a diversion of troops
from Vicksbnrg. He has not been heard of near Helena. Kirby Smith
sent orders that Price should create a diversion. His force is badly
armed. Little Rock is left with one brigade. Supplies and provisions
very scarce there. River too low for navigation. Price may be looked
for in Southeastern Missouri, in my judgment. Prentiss does not report
to me any force near him.
S.	A. HURLBUT,
Major-General

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318

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, June 12, 186312.05 p. m.
Major-General SCHOFIELD, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	It is reported to me that Price, with about 4,000 men and eight pieces
of artillery, has gone to Jacksonport to make a raid into Southeastern
Missouri.
II.	W. HALLECK
General-in- Chief.

SAINT LouIs, Mo., June 13, 1863.
(Received 4.40 p. in.)
II.	W. HALLEcK, General-in-Chief:
	It seems impossible to send more troops west from Kansas. General
Blunt is continnally asking for re-enforcements for Colonel Phillips, at
Fort Gibson. Price is threatening Southeastern Missouri. I will arm
some more militia, and send a regiment of cavalry west. I am told no
more troops can be raised there.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.

SAINT LouIs, Mo., June 13, 1863.
(Received June 14, 9.45 a. in.)
Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLEcK, General-in-Chief:
	I believe Price intends to strike some post on the river, probably
New Madrid. I have only one small regiment there, and cannot send
any more. Would it not be better to abandon that place, under these
circnmstances ~
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, June 14, 18631.30 p. m.
Major-General SCHOFIELD, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	New Madrid in the hands of the enemy would close the river. It
must be held. In case of danger, get re-enforcements from Island No.
10, Columbus, and Cairo. General llurlbut will be ordered to give you
all possible aid. Also apply to Captain Pennock, at Cairo, for aid of
any gunboats on hand. Strengthen the works. Impress labor for that
purpose, if necessary. Put a reliable officer in command, with orders
to hold it to the last moment.
H.	W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief


SAINT LouIs, Mo., June 14, 1863.
Governor GAMBLE, Jefferson City:
	Additional demands upon me for troops compel me to ask you for four
additional regiments of Enrolled Militia for active service for thirty days.
I would suggest that they be called out in Saint Louis County, as they
will probably be required at Pilot jKnob and Rolla.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General

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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, ]ilio., July 15, 1863.
Col. B. 1). TOWNSEND,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., U. S. Army, Washington, D. C.:
	COLONEL:	I have received, from various sources, official and unoffi-
cial, reports of fraud, corruption, and maladministration in the Depart-
ment and District of Kansas, while under the command of Major-General
Blunt, which seem to demand official investigation. These reports are
not sufficiently circumstantial as to details to enable me to frame specific
charges against particular individuals. Hence a court of inquiry seems
to be the only method of ascertaining the facts and bringing the guilty
to punishment. I therefore respectfully recommend that a court of in-
quiry be appointed by the President, with full power to inquire into the
whole matter.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient 8ervant,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTME~NT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, June 15, 1863.
Capt. A. M. PENNOOX,
Fleet Capt. and Station Commandant, Mississippi Squadron:
	SIR:	By direction of the Commander-imChief, I,have instructed the
commanding officer at New Madrid to call upon you for assistance in
case of danger to that place, which I have reasou to apprehend. I re-
spectfully request that, in the event supposed, you will give him all the
aid in your power, and inform me promptly what you are able to do.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.

	(Copies furnished commanding officers Cairo, Ill., Island No. 10, and
Columbus, Ky.)


FORT LEAVENWORTH, June 15, 1863.

Maj. Gen. JOHN M. SCHOFIELD,
C~ommanding Department of the ]llissouri:
The proposed regiment reliable for service indicated. Colonel Penick
turned over arms at Kansas City, and took regiment to Saint Joseph by
boat and landed. Three hundred guerrillas reported as threatening In-
dependence, being 10 miles southeast of the town. General Blunt has
ordered withdrawal of troops from border to re-enforce Independence.
I will assume command at Kansas City to-morrow morning.
THOMAS EWING, JR.,
Brigadier- General.


IIDQRS. 1ST BRIGADE, 1ST DIVISION, 15TH ARMY CORPS,
June 15, 1863.
Major-General SCHOFIELD, Commanding:
	GENERAL:	On my arrival here I found that I was the senior colonel
of this brigade, and, by the advice of General Blair, I reported to Ge

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eral Steele for duty, and was immediately assigned by him to this com-
mand. I trust that my conduct will meet with your approbation. I
have seen but little active service, and I should ever reproach myself
were I to go through this war without having participated iu a general
engagement.
	I have writteu to Captain Foster to furnish you with a full report. I
would be much pleased if you would send an officer of your staff to
examine the books and papers of the office previous to receiving Cap-
taiu Fosters report.
	I take great pleasure in recommending to you Captain Foster as my
successor. The captain is a man of property and well connected in
Missouri. He acted as quartermaster in the Home Guards ~va s assist-
ant paymaster under Colonel Smith, paymaster-general of Missouri;
afterward served in my office as clerk, and on the organization of my
regiment was tendered by me the position of regimental quartermaster, in
which capacity he served until promoted and assigned to duty by Major-
General Curtis in my office. He is well acquainted with the duties of
the office, and, to the best of my knowledge, has ever shown himself an
honest and trustworthy officer.
	Permit me, general, to return you my sincere thanks for the kind con-
sideration which you have ever shown me, and, with feelings of respect
and gratitude, I remain, yours, truly,
BERNARD G. FARRAR,
Colonel, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF KANSAS,
Port Leavenworth, June 15, 1863.
Brig. Gen. THOMAS EWING, Jr.,
Commanding District of the Border:
	GENERAL: I have the honor to report to you the foLlowing militia
organizations in that portion of Kansas in your military district all
supplied with arms and ammunition, to wit: Capt. John James, Olathe,
Johnson County, 50 men; Capt. S. M. Wood, Council Grove, Morris
County, 50 men; sheriff of Miami County, 50 men; Capt. Henry Weber,
Douglas County, 45 men; Captain Bailey, Osage County, 50 men, and
Capt. P. 5. Ferguson, Wyandotte County, 50 men.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H.	G. LORING,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.



SAINT LOUIS, Mo., June 16, 1863.

Brigadier-General BROWN, Jefferson City:

	General Ewing reports guerrillas in force threatening Lexington and
Independence. If you can spare any force from the western part of
your district, send them in that direction.
	Inform me when the Fanny Ogden, with the Eleventh Kansas on
board, passes up.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major-General

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CHAP.
XXXIV.]
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION.

Major-General SCHOFIELD:	JEFFERSON CITY, June 16, 1863.
	The Fanny Ogden passed here yesterday about 2 oclock. I will try
and send a force toward Lexington. The troops are much scattered in
this district.
E.	B. BROWN,
Brigadier- General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI
AS~aint Louis, June 16, 1863.
Brigadier-General EWINQ
Commanding District of the Border, Kansas City:
	GENERAL:	I have sent the parts of the Sixth Kansas and Third
Wisconsin Cavalry which were at iRolla to Fort Scott, the entire Sixth
Kansas to be placed under General Blunt, and the Third Wisconsin to
be concentrated at Fort Scott, and there await further orders. My in-
tention is to send it on to the Santa F6 route, or on to the telegraph line
in Nebraska, or, perhaps, both, as circumstances may require. It will
probably be necessary to send four companies into Nebraska, though I
hope only temporarily. I expect a battalion from Ohio in a few weeks
for that service. I prefer not to divide the Third Wisconsin again if it
can be avoided, and would like to send the whole of it into the Santa
F6 line.
	Please inquire into the matter, and ascertain what disposition of troops
will be best under the circuipstances, and inform me by the time the
Third Wisconsin is concentrated at Fort Scott.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.


HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE BORDER,
Kansas City, Mo, June 17, 1863.
Maj. Gen. JOHN M. SCHOFIELD,
Comdg. Department of the Missouri, 8aint Louis, Mo.:
	GENERAL:	The report I sent you from Leavenworth, as to the guer-
rilla force, I think was greatly exaggerated, though it is confirmed by
the last advices I have. I sent a force of about 200 to meet it last even-
ing, and have ne doubt it will be abundant.
	I cannot yet tell whether the force allowed mewillbesufficient,but
think it will when I get it arranged and distributed to suit me. I shall
want to place half of one of the militia regiments along the border line.
	General Blunt is very emphatic in his declarationi; of danger to Colo-
nel Phillips, and asks that one battery, the four companies of the Sixth
Kansas at IRolla, and the Twelfth Kansas, which I propose to relieve
with the Eleventh Kansas, be sent to him at Fort Scott. He says with
that he can not only hold Fort Gibson, but also take and hold Fort
Smith. He says that, by order of General Curtis, the Thirteenth re-
ported to him, and that he will send that regiment to Colonel Phillips
as soon as the men can be collected at Fort Scott, say the last of this
month. The Twelfth and Thirteenth, you will recollect, are infantry
regiments, and the former is nearly a maximYim regiment.
	The information I gather as to the danger of Phillips command does
not all of it support the generals information. I am satisfied, however,
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that the force there is insufficient to maintain that advanced position
and keep undisturbed the line of communication, and that the force
asked for by General Blunt is not too large, with what hc has, to take
possession of Fort Smith and the country behind it.
	I need very much two mountain howitzers, which I wish you would
direct Colonel Callender to send to the ordnance officer at Fort Leaven-
worth. There are none in my district, unless the militia regiments have
them, those belonging to Colonel Lyndes regiment (Ninth Kansas) hay.
ing been taken from it, you may recollect, and given to Colonel Phillips
regiment last winter.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
THOMAS EWiNG, JR.,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE BORDER,
Kansas City, ITo., June 17, 1863.
Col. C. W. MARSH,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Saint Louis, .lJfo.:
	SIR: I send below a statement asked for by you of the forces in this
district and their stations. I can give only the names of the companies
of the Sixth, Ninth, and Twelfth i~(ansas, and the number of companies
of the First and Fourth Missouri State Militia. 1 applied at General
Blunts headquarters for a copy of the last tn-monthly return for the
District of Kansas, but failed to get it. I suppose Captain [Horace G.]
Loring, to whom I applied, forgot to send it here, as he promised to do.
	Sixth Kansas Cavalry, Companies A and H, stationed at Westport,
Mo.; Ninth Kansas Cavalry, Company A, Paola, Miami County, Kan-
sas; Ninth Kansas Cavalry, Company F, Trading Post, Linn County,
Kansas; Ninth Kansas Cavalry, Company D, Butler, Bates County,
Missouri; Ninth Kansas Cavalry, Company E, Coldwater, Miami
County, Kansas; Ninth Kansas Cavalry, Company H, Fort Leaven-
worth, Kaus. (escorts); Ninth Kansas Cavalry, Company I, Fort Riley,
Kans.; Ninth Kansas Cavalry, Company K, Aubrey, Johnson County,
Kansas; Twelfth Kansas Infantry, Companies D and K, Kansas City,
Mo.; Twelfth Kansas Infantry, Companies A, 0-, and I, Fort Leaven-
worth, Kans.; Twelfth Kansas Infantry, Companies H and C, Fort
Lamed, Kans.; First Regiment Missouri State, Militia, four companies,
Lexington, Mo.; First Regiment Missouri State Militia, one company,
Waynesburg, Mo.; First Regiment Missouri State Milifia, three com-
panies, Germantown, Henry County, Missouri; First Regiment Mis-
souri State Militia, three companies, Taberville, Saint Clair County,
Missouri, and Fourth Regiment Missouri State Militia, two companies,
Warrensburg, Mo. Cavalry: Sixth Kansas, two companies; Ninth
Kansas, seven companies; First Missouri State Militia, eleven compa-
nPis; Fourth Missouri State Militia, two companies. Total cavalry,
twenty-two companies. Total infantry: Twelfth Kansas, seven com-
panies.
	There is a force at Independence of the Twenty-fifth Missouri Infantry,
under Lieutenant-Colonel Van Horn, which General Blunt ordered there
from Liberty on the 15th instant, and which I can relieve as soon as the
Eleventh reaches here, if necessary.
	In addition to the above enlisted men, there are six companies, nuni-
bering about 40 men each, of citizens of Kansas; l)art of the companies
organized under militia laws of the State, and part who are merel

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sheriffs posses, to whom General Blunt has issued arms and rations,
and most of whom are mounted. Four of these companies are on the
Santa F6 road, at Olathe, Black Jack, Marion Township, and Council
Grove; and the others on the border, at Paola and Atchison. I cannot
yet speak advisedly as to the value of these organizations.
	Two companies of the Ninth are in General Blunts district, and will be
sent me for two of the Sixth. I have one company of the same regiment
(B). Captain [Asaph] Allen is at Fort Halleck, Nebr., and woulddoubt-
less be returned to this department on application from your headquar-
ters. You will see I have not the cavalry force we supposed I had when
the district was formed. I understood the Fourth Missouri State Militia
were here, but when the four companies ordered from Sedalia reach Lex-
ington there will then be but half of it in the district. I am satisfied
three full cavalry regiments are necessary. The border counties of Kan-
sas need a larger force than those of Missouri, for the Kansas border is
rich and that of Missouri poor and uninviting to robbers. One corn-
pany is as small ~ force as can safely be stationed at any one place, and
one company to a county is not enough to guard it. For the present,
until I can reduce the maximum size of the guerrilla bands very greatly,
or until efficient local companies are organized, I shall need two regi-
ments, scattered by companies at stations, for local protection of inhabit-
ants and for small scouting parties, aud then one regiment for cease-
less pursuit of the gangs throughout the infested regions. I can get
along well with the Ninth Kansas and the First Missouri State Militia, the
one chiefly for guard and small scouting parties on the very border, the
other in portions of Missouri somewhat removed from the border. The
third regiment, however, should be a first-rate one, and experienced in
such work. For this duty I wish you would send me the Ninth Missouri,
Colonel Guitar. I am sure there is scarcely anywhere a regiment so good
for that work, and the work must be done thoroughly and savagely, or
the last fighting of the war will be along the border. With a view to this
application, I will keep at Lexington and Warrensburg all the six com-
panies of the Fourth Missouri State Militia, and will send them back to
General Brown, or wherever ordered. If I cannot have Guitars regi-
ment, I shall need six more companies to make the three regiments, and
would be glad to have that part of the Third Wisconsin at iRolla, or the
four companies of the Sixth Kansas there.
	Your telegram to General Blunt to keep Penick here did not reach
Penick, in consequence, I was informed by the general, of the telegraph
line being down. The sudden withdrawal of Penicks regiment threw
the border into consternation, and large bands of guerrillas at once rose
and threatened the border towns. I can do nothing more than garri-
son duty with the cavalry here now.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
THOMAS EWING, JR.,
Commanding District, & c.


HEADQUARTERS DIVISION OF CAIRO,
Cairo, June 17, 1863.
Maj. Gen. JOHN M. SCHOFIELD, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	SIR: Your letter of the 15th instant is this day received.* I have
the honor to inform you that all my troops, except five small companies
of infantry, have been sent south, the last of them to Columbus, Ky.

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Also the fort has been dilapidated by the high water, and all the guns
removed or dismounted, except three. I have also daily evidence that
there is getting up an armed opposition to the war policy of the Govern-
munt in Southern Illinois that may require a small army to quell. All
the State of I11ino~s is in General Burusides department, except Cairo,
Mound City, and Alton. You will see from these statements in what a
poor condition 1 am to render aid to New Madrid or any other post. I
have in the guard-house here and at Mound City more prisoners of war,
stragglers, and deserters from our own army than I have troops.
I have the honor to be, yonr obedient servant,
N.	B. BUFOIRD,
Brigadier- General, Commanding~


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, June 17, 1863.
Col. J. M. CHJYINGTON,
Commanding District of Colorado, Denver City:
	COLONEL: Your letters of the 1st and 6th instant have been received.
Your disposition of troops appears to be wise and judicious. I have
full confidence that you will do the best possible iii your important com-
mand, it is impossible for me at this distance to give minute directions
for the disposition of your forces, and I desire to leave you free to act
as your judgment and accurate knowledge of the country shall indicate
as best for the service.
	Forces so remote and scattered as those of Nebraska, Colorado, and
New Mexico are necessarily very dependent upon each other for mutual
support in case of unusual danger, and are too distant to act in such
emergency under orders from department headquarters. Hence I rely
upon the commanders in those districts to give each other all possible
assistance in case of need, and to act promptly, without waiting for orders
from me.
	I am about sending a regiment of cavalry (Third Wisconsin) to re-
enforce the Santa Fd line or the overland route in Nebraska, or both,
as shall seem to be most needed. The regiment will be ready to leave
Fort Scott about the 1st of July. I believe about four companies will
be needed in the western part of Nebraska, and the remainder on the
Santa Fd route, perhaps in New Mexico. I desire, if possible, to avoid
so great a separation of a regiment. If you can supply the necessity of
the overland route by moving a part of your force, and allow the Third
Wisconsin to occupy the Santa F6 route and points in its vicinity, this
difficulty will be removed. Please consider the matter, and inform me
soon how it can be arranged.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.

COLUMBUS, June 17, 1863.
Major-General SCHOFIELD:
	The commanding officer at New Madrid assisted me yesterday with
three companies of infantry. Finding, however, from your communica-
tion of the 15th instant, that danger is apprehended to that post, I
will at once return those companies; but, being myself threatened, I
cannot possibly spare a man from my much reduced command.
ASBOTH

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Jane 17, 1863.
Maj. Gen. JOHN M. SCHOFIELD:
	Four compauies of the Fourth Missouri State Militia and one section
of artillery moved from Sedalia last evening, at 9 oclock, for Lexington.
E.	B. BROWN,
Brigadier- General.


DENVER, CoLo., June 18, 1863.
Major-General SCHOFIELD,
Commanding Department of the Missouri:
	Will move four companies of cavalry immediately iu direction to as-
sist General Connor, but fear at this time to weaken my force perma-
nently.
J.	M. CIIJYINGTON,
Colonel, Commanding District of Colorado.


DENVER CITY, Mo., June 18, 1863.
Major-General SCHOFIELD:
	A war council of Sioux, Cheyennes, and Arapahoes to be held be-
tween here and Fort Laramie soon. rfhat part of Idaho Territory taken
from Nebraska should be in this district, to enable us to protect our-
selves and the overland route from. here to Salt Lake. Please tele-
graph order if made to Colonel Chivington.
JOHN EVANS,
Governor of Colorado Territory.


HARRISONVILLE, Mo., June 18, 1863.
Brigadier-General EWING,
Kansas City, Mo.:
DEAR SIR: We write these few lines in relation to the condition of
things in Cass County, aud iu behalf of the citizens of the same. At
the time Major [T. B.] Biggers, of the Fifth Regiment Missouri State
Militia, left this post, he left forty stand of arms, which, with those in
the hands of citizens, gives arms to about 100 citizens, for the protection
of this post. Many of the citizens of this county have moved to and near
this post for protectiqn, and are endeavoring to support their families by
farming around and near the post. Their families and all their effects
are here. All the county records and papers are here, and it would be
an irreparable loss to the county if we should lose our records. The
citizens have had to leave their crops to assist in protecting the post;
and, as the time is short for working thhir crops, if they are not soon
relieved they will lose the same. From the best information we can get,
there is a larger number of Confederates, or bushwhackers, hovering
around us and east of us. We dont know at what moment the post
may be attacked. We earnestly hope that you can and will relieve us
immediately. Please let us hear from you at once.
Respectfully,
JAMES ALLEN,
County and Circuit Clerk of Cass County, Missouri.
R.	S. JUDY,
Sheriff of Cass County

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DEPOT QUARTERMASTERS OFFICE,
Fort Leavenworth, Kans., June 18, 1863.
General ROBERT ALLEN,
Chief Quartermaster, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	GENERAL: General Blunt, as commander of the District of the Fron-
tier, claims that he has a right to give me orders, on the ground that
General Orders, No. 48, Department of the Missouri, appoints me chief
quartermaster for several districts, including the District of the Frontier.
I do not consider he has, as commander of the District of the Frontier,
any authority over me either as chief or depot quartermaster; yet he
insists that he has the right, and continues giving me orders as the
commander of that district. Will you please lay the question before
the general commanding the department, and, if he takes the same view
of the question as I do, ask him to issue an order forbidding the dis-
trict commander from giving me orders either as chief or depot quar-
termaster ~ It seems to me the military rule would be for the district
quartermasters to make their requisitions on me for such funds and
property as they may require, and the district commanders can then
order whatever they reqnire from their own quartermasters. If I neg.
lect my duty in furnishing the supplies, & c., required by their quarter.
masters, the district commanders can prefer charges against me.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
L.	C. EASTON,
Major and Chief Quartermaster.

[Indorsement~.]

	Respectfully referred to Major-General Schofield, commanding De-
partment of the Missouri.
ROBT. ALLEN,
Chief Quartermaster.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, June 24, 1863.
	Respectfully referred to Major-General Blunt, with information that
the views expressed by Major Easton are correct. He receives orders
only from department headquarters and the chief quartermaster of the
department.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
	Major- General.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE FRONTIER,
Fort Scott, Kans., June 30, 1863.
	I respectfully submit that if Major Easton is the chief quartermaster
of the district which I command, I have the right to order him; if I
have not the right to order him, then he is not the chief quartermaster
of my district.
	Respectfully appealed to the honorable Secretary of War,* and atten-
tion invited to General Orders, No. 48, Department of the Missouri,
herein inclosed and now in force.t
	JAS. G. BLUNT,
		Major- General.
	* See also Blunt to Stanton, July 26, p. 398.	 tSeep. 315

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hEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,

Saint Louis, July 5, 1863.
	Respectfully forwarded to the General-in-Chief.
	I am endeavoring to correct the irregularities and abuses to which
my attention has been called through the headquarters of the army.
The order and decision from which General Blunt appeals were made
with that object. Major Easton is depot quartermaster at Fort Leaven-
worth (which is not in General Blunts district), and is chief quarter-
master of all the districts which draw their supplies from that depot.
He has, I believe, the full confidence of his superior officers in the quar-
termasters department, and the present arrangement was made at the
suggestion of General Robert Allen, chief quartermaster of this depart-
ment. General Blunt has a quartermaster of his district, who is, of
course, subject to his orders. He can no more command Major Easton
than he can the chief quartermaster of the department. I do not desire
to restrict the authority of General Blunt any further than the rules of
the service and the abuses which.have existed in his command seem to
require. If he is not willing to submit to such restrictions, I see no way
of preventing the recurrence of such abuses but by removing him from
his command.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.

JULY 21, 1863.
	The foregoing views of General Schofield are approved.
II.	W. HALLECK,
General.in-Cldef.


HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE BORDER,
Kansas City, Mo., June 19, 1863.
Col. C. W. MARSH,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
	COLONEL: I reached Leavenworth on Sunday, the 15th, and next
day heard that Colonel [William R.] Penicks regiment had gone by
land and boat to Saint Joseph, and that a band of about 400 guerrillas
were collected 10 miles southeast of Independence and threatening the
place, which was unprotected. As I had not assumed command, I tele-
graphed General Schofield, asking him to order General Ben. Loan
(who I supposed had not relinquished command at Lexington) to send
forward temporarily four or five companies to fill the gap left by Colo-
nel Penicks force. General Blunt at the same time ordered the two
cavalry companies stationed at Westport to Independence. At the
same time the colonel of the Ninth Kansas ordered detachments
from four of his companies stationed in Kansas along the border to
this place, ordering that the detachments should unite at Aubrey,
Johnson County. About 50 men of these detachments, uniting at
Aubrey, came, through Westport, here at about 4 oclock of the 17th
instant, while about 70, composed of men who were out scouting when
the orders were first received, uniting also at Aubrey, followed the first
detachments about three hours behind on the same road. This last
party, under command of Captain [Henry] Flesher, who has a good repu-
tation as an officer, was ambuscaded by a party of rebels, under Todd,
1~ miles south of Westport. Our men were just emerging from a long
lane at the foot of a hill, and the rebels were concealed in a ravine an

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covered in front by a stone fence parallel to the ravine and at right
angles to the lane. It is reported that Fleshers men had their guns
strapped to their saddles, and could not disengage them until the rebels
had delivered two volleys and charged and thrown them into confusion.
I believe the report, for our force was as large as that of the rebels, or
nearly so. Captain Flesher says he could not rally the men in the lane,
but that he rallied them at the other end (say one-fourth of a mile),
and drove off the rebels, who retreated eastwardly. Captain Flesher
lost 14 killed and 4 wounded. The rebels are not known to have lost
but 4 killed and 6 wounded. I immediately on hearing of the firing sent
Major [Liun K.] Thacher, with a detachment which had just reached
here, in pursuit. He caught np yesterday with a portion of the band
in an extremely rugged part of the country, about 8 miles southeast of
Westport, where he surprised them, killed 3, captured or recaptured 15
horses and some guns, pistols, & c. Major [Wyllis C.] Ransom and his
two companies were on a scout southeast of Independence in
not available in the pursuit, & c.	d were
I am, colo~el, very respectfully,
THOMAS EWING, JR.,
Brigadier- General.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE BORDER,
Kansas City, Mo., June 19, 1863.
Maj. Gen. JOHN M. SCHOFIELD,
Commanding Department of the ]Jlissouri:
	GENERAL:	I have your favor of the 16th instant. There are two in-
fantry companies at Fort Lamed, and, as I wrote you day before yes.
terday, four companies of citizens at as many different points on the
Santa F6 road, numbering each about 40 men, and reaching out from
Westport 120 miles to Council Grove, near the verge of settlements.
These, with two companies at Westport, which escort the mail beyond
Olathe, are the forces at present protecting settlements and trade and
mails on that road. There is so much of stock, merchandise, and valu-
able mail on that road, and it is so approachable from the haunts of
bushwhackers in Jackson County, that there have been frequent incur-
sions along it, and I think six companies of cavalry are really needed
to protect the line to and including Fort Lamed. They will also afford,
of course, at this end. protection to a traveled section of the border. I
think, perhaps, the work might be done with five companies, but six is
a safe estimate. If you conclude to put half the Third Wisconsin under
my command for that duty, I shall be well satisfied with the selection.
I do not askfor it in preference to the Ninth Missouri, but would rather
have it than any Missouri regiment I know of which you could probably
send me other than the Ninth.
	General Blunt did not ask for the half of the Third Wisconsin now at
IRolla, and I suppose does not at all need them, if he gets all the Sixth.
The whole border, for 30 miles into Kansas, is at present greatly dis-
turbed. The farmers have splendid crops, and a pretty large area,
quite as large as usual, in cultivation. It would take little more than
the present demonstration of the guerrillas to stampede the whole coun-
try. The band which ambuscaded a detachment of the Ninth Kansas
near Westport night before last, numbering about 80, was one of at
least three gangs of that size in Jackson and Cass Counties, which have
grown formidable suddenly on the removal of ~ men. I am
satisfied that, nntil Governor Carneys new regiment is ready for th

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field, I sbould have either the Ninth Missouri or half the Ninth Mis-
souri and half the Third Wisconsin, or some other full regiment, com-
posed of officers and men who will hunt down the guerrillas without
flagging or remorse. I do not think the Fourth Missouri will do for
that purpose. I can do all the work in the district with the three cav-
alry regiments, including guarding the Santa F6 road, but three regi-
ments and a half could be well employed.
I am, very respectfully,
THOMAS EWING, JR.,
Brigadier- General.


IIDQRS. 8TH MIL. DIST. OF Mo., ENROLLED MO. MILITIA,
Macon City, Mo., June 19, 1863.
Maj. II. A. GLEIM,
As8i8tant Adjutant- General, Sturgeon, Mo.:
	MAJOR: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your commum-
cation of the 18th instant, inclosing copy of General Orders, No. 47,
from the Department of the Missouri, and requiring a complete list of
the Enrolled Missouri Militia in active service in this district, which is
hereto appended, viz:
	First Provisional Begiment, Col. Joseph B. Douglass, headquarters
Mexico, 740 men; Second Provisional Regiment, CoL Ed. A. Kutzner,
headquarters Hannibal, 1,000 men; detachment Sixty-ninth Regiment,
CoL William M. Redding, headquarters La Grange, 140 men; detach-
ment Thirty-fifth Regiment, Capt. George W. Cunningham, headquar-
ters Brunswick, 50 men; detachment Forty-fifth Regiment, Col. William
A. Shelton, headquarters UniopviLle, 30 men; detachment Thirty-sev-
enth Regiment, Col. C. W. Parker, headquarters Troy, 25 men; detach-
ment Sixty-sixth Regiment, CoL 0. P. Phillips, headquarters Milan, 25
men; detachment Sixty-seventh Regiment, Col. James G. Kettle, head-
quarters Danville, 45 men, and detachment Twenty-seventh Regiment,
Col. Benjamin Emmons, jr., headqnarters Saint Charles, 125 men.
	The 50 men on duty at Brunswick are detailed for First Provisional
Regiment, and are held there for the purpose of completing the detail.
This regiment will be filled up to the maximum, 9G~5 men~ The Second
Provisional Regiment is full and now being organized. Whatever sur-
plus of men it may have, when the organization is completed, will be
transferred to the First Provisional Regiment. The detachments from
the Sixty-ninth, Forty-fifth~ Thirty-seventh, Sixty-sixth, and Sixty-sev-
enth were placed upon duty by orders from these headquarters. The
detachnient from the Twenty-seventh is guarding Perrongere Bridge,
and furnishing a provost guard at Saint Charles; were placed on duty
by orders direct from headquarters State of Missouri.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
TH. J. BARTHOLOW,
Brigadier- General.


SPRINGFIELD, Mo., June 19, 1863.
Major-General SCHOFIELD:
	SIlt: In the absence of Colonel Cloud, J deem it my duty to advise
you of the present status of the enemy in the southwest. On the 9th
instant, Generals Price, Marmaduke, and Colonel Shelby were at Jack-
sonport, Ark. Parsons brigade of iiifantry was there, and an Arkansa

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brigade of infantry were arriving on same day. [Colton] Greenes and
one Texas brigade of cavalry ou Crowleys Ridge. Stand Watie is at
Maysville with 500 troops. Coffee and Livingston, with 300 men, passed
Carthage, going north, a few days ago.
Very respectfully, yours,
JNO. EDWARDS,
Colonel, Commanding Post.


SAINT Louis, Mo., June 19, 1803.
Colonel EDWARDS, Springfield:
	Where is Colonel Cloud ~ When did you get the information con-
tamed in your dispatch, and from what source ~ Is it perfectly reliable ~
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.


SPRINGFIELD, Mo., June 20, 1863.
Major-General SCHOFIELD:
	Colonel Cloud, I presume, is on his way here from Saint Louis. Mr.
C. C. Jones, of this county, left Jacksonport on the 9th instant, who is
vouched for by General Holland and Colonel Shepard as entirely relia-
ble. He also fell in company with six prominent rebels of this place,
who are, doubtless, in this vicinity, who left General Price about the
same time. The news in relation to Stand Watie and Coffee I have
derived from Colonel Allen, stationed at Mount Vernon, and Lieutenant
Kelso, just in from Newtonia.
	Very respectfully, yours,	JNO. EDWARDS,

Colonel, Commanding Post.


SAINT Louis, Mo., June 20, 1863.
The PRESIDuNT OF THE UNITED STATES:

	The action of the Missouri State Convention upon the question of
emancipation will depend very much upon whether they can be assured
that their action will be sustained by the General Government, and the
people protected in their slave property during the short time that slav.
ery is permitted to exist. Am I authorized iii any manner, directly or
indirectly, to pledge such support and protection ~ This question is of
such vital importance to the peace of Missouri that I deem it my duty
to lay it before Your Excellency.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major. General.


SAINT LouIt4, Mo., June 20, 1863.
Brigadier-General DAVIDSON, Arcadia:

	Can you send a company of cavalry into Washington County, to assist
the provost-marshal at Potosi ~ It is much needed. The county is full
of robbers, and is a thoroughfare for rebel recruits from Illinois.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General

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CoLuMUUS, Ky,, June 20, 1863.
Major-General SCHOFIELD:
	I sent last night a steamer to Hickman, to convey the detachment of
the Twenty-fourth Missouri Volunteers, and Company D, Thirteenth
Wisconsin Volunteers, being the entire garrison, about 190 men, to New
~adrid,in accordance with orders from the General-in-Chief.
	Your communication of the 15th, to the commanding officer at Island
10,* has been sent me, with his reply. There is bnt an aggregate of 86
men on the island, to defend it and guard. a contraband colony of 1,000
souls, which will render it difficult to reduce the small garrison. The
gunboat New Era is at Island No. 10, which can, and will, be sent to New
Madrid in case of an attack, and I will always be ready to give, as I
have done heretofore, all possible assistance from my district, provided
I am not menaced or attacked.
ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General.

SAINT LOUIS, Mo., June 20, 1863.
Brigadier-General ASBOTH, Columbus, Ky.:
	Thanks for your co-operation. I have sent a small detachment to
New Madrid, and will send another in a few days. This, with the gun-
boat, will, I believe, make all secure. Colonel Harding, who goes in
command, is instructed to help you in case of need.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
llfajor- General.


HEADQUARTERS INDIAN BRIGADE,
Fort Blunt, C. N., June 20, 1863.
Major-General BLUNT:
	SIR: I have had no mail, dispatch, or communication for two weeks.
I have sent messengers to the colored regiment, but cannot hear of it.
I have heard nothing of my train. Having repulsed the enemy on this
side of the river, south of me, I sent this morning a heavy force, with
howitzers, under Major Foreman, to clear out the west side of Grand
River and go up to meet and cover the approaching train, nearly due.
I have sent messengers, and also employed spies, to go to Fayetteville
and open communications with the United States forces you informed
me were there, but neither messengers nor spies have returned. Colo-
nel Coopers headquartersprobably Steeles alsoare over the river,
about 3 or 4 miles distant. The smoke of their camp-fires is visible.
They had a large train from Texas yesterday. The river is very deep
fordingscarcely fordable.
Respectfully,
WM. A. PHILLIPS,
6olonel, ~Jommanding.


EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, June 22, 1863.
General JOHN M. SCHOFIELD:
	Mv DEAR SIR: Your dispatch, asking, in substance, whether, in case
Missouri shall adopt gradual emancipation, the General Government
will protect slave-owners in that species of property during the short

* See Schofield to Pennock, p. 319

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time it shall be permitted by the State to exist within it, has been
received. Desirous as I am that emancipation shall be adopted by
Missouri, and believing as I do that gradual can be made better than
immediate for both black and white except when military necessity
changes the case, my impulse is to say that such protection would be
given. I cannot know exactly what shape an act of emancipation may
take. If the period from the initiation to the final end should be corn-
~)aratively short, and the act should prevent persons being sold during
that period into more lasting slavery, the whole would be easier. I
do not wish to pledge the General Government to the affirmative sup-
port of even temporary slavery beyond what can be fairly claimed nuder
the Constitution. I suppose, however, this is not desired, but that it is
desired for the military force of the United States, while in Missouri, to
not be used in subverting the temporarily reserved legal rights in slaves
during the progress of emancipation. This I would desire, also. I have
very earnestly urged the slave States to adopt emancipation; and it
ought to be, and is,~ an object with me not to overthrow or thwart what
any of them may, in good faith, do to that end. Von are, therefore,
authorized to act in the spirit of this letter, in conjunction with what
may appear to be the military necessities of your department.
	Although this letter will become public at some time, it is not intended
to be made so now.
Yours, truly,
A.	LINCOLN.

ARCADIA, Mo., [June] 22, 1863.
Major-General SCHOFIELD:
	The following telegram received from Colonel [J. B.] Rogers, com-
manding Cape Girardean:
	I have information on which I rely. Kitchen is at Browns Ferry with 400 men.
Price at Jacksonport with 8,000 infantry. Marmadnke moving up to Price with his
cavalry; this one week ago Satnrday. They are probably there yet. This is from
citizens of assnred loyalty and trnthfulness.

	I have proper measures taken to ascertain the truth of above state-
ment. Will you be down to-morrow? If so, please advise me. I hope
you can come.
J.	W. DAVIDSON,
Brigadier- General.

WAR DEPARTMENT,

Washington, June 2?, 18634.10 p. m.
Major-General SCHOFIELD, Saint Louis, Mo.:
	If it be true that Prices forces are on the Mississippi River, above
Memphis, had you not better send forces from Missouri down the river
to attack him there? This would prevent the danger of a raid into the
State.
II.	W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief.

SAINT Louis, Mo., June 23, 1863.
Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief:
	Prices infantry is at Jacksouport, and his cavalry along Crowleys
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not better send it down Crowleys Ridge, threaten Jacksonport, and
attack the scattered cavalry with two or three regiments of infantry,
or send them down the river 1
J.	M. SCHOFIELD.

NEW MADRID, Mo., June 23, 1863.
Capt. H. C. FILLEBROWN
Asst. Adjt. Gen., District of $outheastern Missouri:
	Sin: I have the honor to report that I arrived at this post early this
morning, and shall assume the command to-morrow. As far as practica-
ble, I have examined the works and the approaches to them. For
several miles up and down the river bank the site for batteries is the
same. The enemy need not attack us in order to blockade the river.
He could throw up sufficiently strong works in one night to give ns con-
siderable trouble in dislodging him, and to hold temporary control of
the navigation. There is nothing in the town of New Madrid itself to
make it an object of temptation to the enemy or ourselves. There are
two forts and quite an extensive line of rifie.pits around them. The
upper fort is in a very dilapidated condition, almost ruined; there are
no guns in it. It is something over a mile from the lower fort, which
is in comparatively good order, and is a much stronger work than
the other ever was. There are three 24-pounders mounted, one dis-
mounied which can be mounted, and one which is dismounted, spiked,
and the carriage unfit for service. There is also a 12-pounder iron.
There were until recently two 20.pounder Parrotts, but these have been
sent below. We need two more heavy guns for the platforms.
	I propose to destroy the upper fort, or what little there is left of it;
complete the exterior defenses of the lower fort by connecting the rifle-
pits, and building breastworks for field-pieces at proper points in the
outer line, as well as to build a magazine, repair the ramparts, & c., of
the fort itself.
	I find that we are very short of ammunition for the guns. There is
no spherical case or canister to speak of and but little grape and solid
shot on hand. I shall send a messenger up to Columbus, by the boat
which takes this communication, with a dispatch to Colonel Callender
for an immediate supply.
	The dispatch boat which was formerly here has been taken by the
authorities at Memphis. I have to trust to chance to communicate with
any one. No troops have arrived here as yet6.30 p. m. The place
appears to be healthy.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CHESTER HARDING, JR.,
Colonel Twenty-fifth Missouri Volunteers.


HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO,
Denver City, Cob., June 23, 1863.
Lent. Col. SAMUEL F. TAPPAN,
Commanding Post at Fort Lyon, Cob.:
	SIR: Your letters of the 20th instant are received, and I am directed
by the colonel commanding to say, in reply, that Colonel Phillips has
had re-enforcements sent him, and will not in all probability be defeated
nor compel led to surrender. If he is, the rebels will not be permitted to
march on Lamed. It can and will be re-enforced strongly before the
rebels can reach there. The rebels will be much more likely to strik

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at Lyon than at Lam ed; at least such is the present indication. You
will not, therefore, send or go with your forces to Lamed, or indeed out,
of the district, except for temporary purposes, and then you will not
report for duty; only co-operate with other troops. You will keep your
pickets well out, and arrest and detain all suspicious persons that may
be roaming around, no matter which way they are traveling. The time
has come when we must use decisive measures. Colonel L. has not
authority to call for troops from this district, and will not have. Ad.
ditional troops are ordered in this direction from the Missouri River,
and Colonel C. is ordered to co-operate with General Connor against
the Ute Indians on the Overland Mail Route. He will keep an eye to
the Arkansas, and has additional forces which he will send if there is a
necessity for so doing. We have the mail three times a week, and are
within two days by telegraph of department headquarters, from whence
all reliable information must come. All report there, and from there
all that is reliable is quickly sent out. The colonel feels that with the
troops you now have, with your usual vigilance, you will be able to give
timely notice, that you may be re-enforced if necessary.
I am, with much respect, your obedient servant,
S.	S. SOULE,
First Lieutenant and Acting As8istant Adjutant- General.


WAR DEPARTMENT
Washington, June 24, 186312 m.
Major-General SCHOFIELD, Saint Louis, Jib.:
	Move the troops as you deem most advantageous, with the view of
keeping Prices forces away from the Mississippi River till Grant gets
through with Vicksburg.
H.	W. HALLECK,
General-in- Chief.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, June 24, 1863.
Brigadier-General EWINQ
Commanding District of the Border, Kansas City, Mo.:
	GENERAL: Your letters of the 17th and 19th are received. It is im-
possible to give you the Ninth Missouri, though I would gladly do so if I
could. Colonel Guitar commands the District of Northeastern Missouri,
and has his regiment and Enrolled Militia alone. I can give you the
Third Wisconsin to guard the Santa F6 route as far as Fort Lyon, in-
clusive. This will strengthen you a good deal. I shall hardly be able
to do more at present. I will, however, endeavor to do more as soon as
the fall of Yicksburg shall relieve the pressure on our southern border.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.

SAINT LoUIS, June 24, 1863.
Colonel CLOUD, Springfield:
	Can you, with the force now under your command, occupy the western
counties of Missouri, so as to relieve Colonel Philips regiment, Seventh
Missouri State Militia? It is important that this be done, if possible.
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General

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CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION.
CHAP. XXXIV.]	335


ROLLA, Mo., June 24, 1863.
Major-General SCHOFIELD:
	On receipt of your telegram, informing me of a contemplated rebel
raid, I sent a scout of two companies from Salem. They went about 80
miles south of Salem. I shall forward, to-morrow, by mail, the report
from scout. I learn that Colonel Old, of Thomasville, had just returned
from Little Rock, who reports Price as moving north of Arkansas River;
would strike through the Indian Nation, and the talk is, would make
his headquarters at Jefferson City, driving all who would not join be-
fore him. Price had visited Marmadukes command, and had ordered
him to join Price, and was now moving.
THOS. A. DAVIES,
Brigadier- General.


HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
]Jfemplzis, leun., June 24, 1863.
Maj. Gen. B. M. PRENTISS, Helena, Ark.:
	GENERAL: I am informed that Price is at Jacksonport. He is re-
ported to be building sixty deep flat-boats on Black River. He may
mean to drop down with them, but his men believe that he is bound for
Missouri. His forces line the river bank in squads, and I think he will
open a battery about Island No. 35. This, however, may be only to
divert attention while he drops down back of Helena, with provisions
and artillery in flats, or he may be moving in force on New Madrid.
	Every point on my lines in front and rear is threatened, and if Price
gets over the Mississippi I shall have a warm time.
	Heavy forces are gathered west and south of Corinth. A consider-
able force, cavalry and artillery, are over the Tennessee at mouth of
Duck ~iver. Okolona and Oxford are rallying points for the enemys
irregular [forces]. Panola and the road thence south to the Vockna
have been destroyed by my cavalry.
	Garrisons on Memphis and Charleston Railroad are dreadfully light,
and the road is liable to be cut at any time, leaving my remnant of a
corps part in Memphis, part at Corinth.
	In case of a movement by Johnston north, in advance of Grant, it
may be necessary to move your command up here and abandon Helena.
In this matter, however, I shall receive instructions from General Grant
in time. I wish you would keep good men on, the Mississippi side to
watch this movement.
	I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
S.	A. HURLBUT,
Major- General.


HEADQUARTERS OF TROOPS ON SANTA F~ ROAD,
Fort Lamed, Kans., June 24, 1863.
ASST. ADJT. GEN., DISTRICT OF THE BORDER,
Kansas Gity:
	SIR: Please call the attention of the general commanding district -
to the inclosed,* just received from Fort Lyon.
I would say to the general what I have said to General [E. V.] Sumner

Not found

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336	MO, ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.

and to General Blunt, that there are a great many more troops at aiP
around Denver not needed in Colorado, and nnless this post is re-enforced
500k we may expect trouble. There are no indians above but are within
a hundred miles of this place, and if the rebels should make a dash at
this post and be snccessful; all the Indians will at once join them, and
New Mexico be entirely cut off, together with the loss of millions of
property now en route for that Territory.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	II. LEAVENWORTH,
Colonel Second Regiment Colorado Volunteers.


SAINT Louis, Mo., June 25, 1863.
Captain PENNOCK, Cairo:

	Can you furnish a gunboat about the first of next week to operate
with troops between New Madrid and Memphis l
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.

MEMPHIS, June 25, 1863.
1~ajor-General SCHOFIELD:
	My last information puts Price, with 6,000 men, at Jacksonport. He
has built sixty fiats. Purpose not kgown; is believed to be bringing
12-pounder guns to Arkansas shore near Tsland No. 35, to interrupt navi-
gation. Subsistence reported scarce with his command. If he has force
enough, I think he will try New Madrid o~
into Tennessee.	, - endeavor to force a crossing
	       HULILBUT,
	Major- General.


GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF IIOLLA,
	No. 7.	Rolla, Mo., June 25, 1863.
	I. There having been great latitude taken iu the definition of contra-
band property by troops within the District of Rolla, resulting in great
injustice to the inhabitants, while the troops supposed they were per-
forming their duty by seizing upon such property, it is ordered
	II. That contraband property shall be considered such as is movable,
and has been or is in the use of men in arms against the Government,
for their aid and comfort.
	III. No officer or soldier in the District of iRolla will take possession
of any contraband property, except it be in the use of men in arms
against the Governnient, or on good proof that the same has been used
to aid and comfort such men.
	IV. All officers iu command of posts, regiments, companies, and
scouting parties and scouts will be held accountable for the taking of
any horse, mule, or other property, except it is in the use of men in
arms against the Government, or has been used by such, for their aid
and comfort, provided the same is not required for the immediate neces-
sities of troops, scouting parties, and scouts, when receipts will be givemi
by the commanding officer (in case a quartermaster is not present), to
b~e paid on proof of loyalty.
	By order of Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Davies:
J.	ILOVELL,
(J~ptain and A~sistant Adjutant- General

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CHAP. XXXIV.]	CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION.	337

COLUMBUS, Ks., June 26, 18634 p. m.
Major-G-eneral SCHOFIELD,
	Saint Louis, Mo.:
	Major-General iluribut thinks that Price is at Jacksonport with about
6,000 men, and his destination probably New Madrid. I am under
orders to re.enforce that post if attacked, and would request any re-
liable information regarding the force or movements of tbe enemy, and
also the strength of the garrison at New Madrid.
ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE FRONTIER,
Fort Scott, Hans., June 26, 1863.
Major-General SCHOFIELD:
	GENERAL; I am just in receipt of dispatches from Col. William A.
Phillips to the 20th instant.* He still maintains his position at Fort
Gibson, although the enemy are securing re-enforcements and massing
quite a large force on the south side of the river. The pickets of the
two forces are within hailing distance. They have attempted to shell
Fort Gibbon, but without any damaging effect to our forces. Lately
they have been throwing up earthworks and placing their artillery at
the different crossings of the river, to prevent our passage, which would
indicate that they fear offensive operations from our side. They have
not attempted to cross the river in large force since about the 6th in-
stant, when they crossed below, and attempted to flank Phillips on his
left and get in his rear. In this attempt they were defeated, our forces
driving them back over the river with considerable rebel loss; our loss
in killed was 7. The Indian troops have of late become quite discour-
aged, in consequence of not being supported by white troops, as has
keen promised them. They have manifested a true devotion to the
cause, and have made almost superhuman efforts to hold their country,
in hopes every day of obtaining succor, but I have had none to send
them until now. I have sent with the train now en route to Fort Gibson
about 1,600 re-enforcements, including the First Kansas Colored Volun-
teers. This will be quite an accession to Colonel Phillips present force,
and will inspire confidence in the Indian troops. The Thirteenth Kan-
sas is here, and will go down with the next supply train, which will be
in about twenty days; but mounted force is much needed, as the rebels
are mostly mounted on good horses. A portion of each of the three In-
dian regiments, which are mustered in as infantry, have been mounted
since they have been in the service on their own horses, but the con-
stant hard service that has been required of them has killed nearly all
their stock, and they have no way to replace it. Their losses in private
horses, killed and worn out in the service, is more than the amount of
all their pay received from the Government. It is indispensable that
at least one Indian regiment should be mounted on Government horses.
	The rebel force in front of Colonel Phillips has lately received a large
train of supplies from Texas, and there is no doubt they intend to make
a stubborn resistance to our farther advance, and, if possible, advance
their own lines.
	in the present state of affairs, it is important that I should take the
field; but, to do this with a prospect of success, I need troops to com-
mence offensive operations when I get to the Arkansas River. If that
* See operations about Fort Gibson, Ind. T., & c., June 620, 1863, Part I, pp. 348352.
22 R RVOL XXII7 PT I

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338 MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CIIAr. XXXIV.

part of the Twelfth Kansas Infantry now in the District of the Border
could be sent to me, relieved by the Eleventh Kansas, and that portion
of the Sixth Kansas and Third Wisconsin now in the vicinity of Rolla,
and one good battery of rifled guns could be ordered to report to me
for duty by the 20th, II have little doubt of my ability to cross the Ar-
kansas River and destroy the rebel forces now massing in front of our
lines. This would open the whole Indian country, and enable the two
new Indian regiments to fill np their ranks.
	I need good artillery. I have nothing but smooth-bores, and they are
worn out and nearly unserviceable. If Rabbs Second Indiana or First
Kansas Battery could be sent to me, with the troops I have mentioned,
I will be enabled to protect my line of communications with this post,
and to defeat all the Confederate forces in front of Colonel Phillips lines.
I desire to know at as early a day as possible what troops I may expect,
that I may make my arrangements accordingly.
	I would also suggest the propriety of sending the Arkansas troops
into Western Arkansas, in the vicinity of Maysville, where they can be
within ~inpporting distance of Fort Gibson, and at the same time be in
a position to rid that section of country of gucifrillas that continually
harass my trains between here and the Arkansas River, and where they
may also intercept large detachments of the enemy that frequently cross
the river as low down as Van Buren and pass up on the Line road in
Phillips rear, to harass and annoy him.
Respectfully, your obedient servant, JAS. G. BLUNT,

Major. General.

CAIRO, ILL., June 26, 1863.
Major-General ScHoFIELD:
	Gunboats will be ready to co-operate with troops between New Mad-
rid and Memphis. Lieutenant-Commander Bliss, whose divisional com-
mand embraces those two points on the river, will command in person.
He is now here, and it is important that he should leave to-morrow, if
not incompatible with the public service. I would like to know the
nature of the service and the day it will probably start, so that he may
be frilly posted before his disposition [departure i].
A.	M. PEMiOCK,
Captain and Fleet Commandant of & ation.


JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., June 27, 1863.
Capt. A. M. PENNOCK
Commanding AStation, Cairo:
	CAPTAIN: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your tele-
gram of tIme 26th instant, respecting the co-operation of the gunboat
fleet with the troops nuder my command. I sent you a short telegram
and promised to write in reply.
	I can reply to your communication more nearly by giving you the
substance of the instructions under which General Davidson, command-
ing the troops in SoutheasP3~rn Missouri, is ordered to act, viz: To move
from Arcadia (or Pilot Knob), his present position, down Crowleys
Ridge as soon as practicable, threatening Price, who is supposed to be
at or near Jacksonport with his main force, and attacking Marmadukes
cavalry, stationed along Crowleys Ridge, the intention being to corn

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CHAP. XXXIV.]
339
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION.
pel Price to concentiate his forces and keep them in Davidsons front,
thereby preventing the interruption of navigation on the Mississippi,
as well as an invasion into Missouri.
	As soon as General Davidsons success will warrant, it is desired to
change his base to some point on the river, probably Osceola, to which
place I desire to move some infantry, and shall then require the assist-
ance of a gunboat, which should probably be at New Madrid. Of this,
however, I shall inform von in time.
	Should information be received showing that Price has effected a
lodgment along the river, itwill be necessary to send infantry down by
river to act in conjunction with the gunboats in driving him away, which
will also be communicated as soon as ascertained and determined upon.
	Thanking you, captain, for the cordiality and promptness of your
action, I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J.	M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.


HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EASTERN AUXANSAS,
Helena, Ark., June 27, 1863.
Major-General HURLEUT,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps;
	GENERAL: Your communication of the 24th * is just received. I re-
gret to learn that you are threatened at all points, and trust that you
may be able to meet successfully any attempted invasion within your
lines. You mention that Price is at Jacksonport building boats. I had
information that he was there, but the latest intelligence from him is that
he was moving toward Red River. My scouts have not been able, for
the past ten days, to bring reliable information further than that. I am
and have been threatened for weeks by a superior force of cavalry.
Three full regiments are within 20 miles of this place, preventing com-
munication with the interior. I have less than 4,000 mOn here, and of
that number 600 are cavalry. I shall endeavor to comply with your
request, and will advise you of any information received.
	Respectfully, yours,	B. M. PRENTISS,
	Major- General.


HEADQUARTERS TROOPS ON THE SANTA Ff2 ROAD,
Port Lamed, Kans., June 27, 1863.
Lient. JOHN W[LLIA1VLS,
Aetg. Asst. Adjt. Gem., Dist. of the Border, Kansas City, ]lfo.:
	SIR: I have the honor to report the arrival at this post this morning
of a train of Government commissary stores, and that the train-master
reports that the Kiowa and Comanche Indians gave them great trouble
on the Santa F6 road all the way from Cow Creek to Walnut Creek, at
which point they left him. He informs me that he has traveled the
plains for the last eighteen years, and that he never knew the Indians
so impudent and insulting as now. They stripped his mule of his sad-
dle, took all the blankets from his men, cut open sacks in his wagons,
from which he could not keep them, and committed many other out-
rages. I have sent for the chiefs of aU the tribes, and shall have a full
and free understanding with them, and if they cannot stop their young
men from committing these robberies, I shall. General Blunt applied
* See p. 335

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340	MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.

for the two companies of the Second Colorado Volunteers (my regiment),
now at Fort Lyon, to be ordered to this post and to be mounted. They
are about 170 strong, and would be of great service. He also applied,
I believe, for the two sections of the Ninth Wisconsin Battery, now at
Fort Lyon, also to be seilt to this post, so as to get the whole battery
together. Please let me know if I am to have assistance, and how soon.
Very respectfully, & c.,
J.	II. LEAVENWORTH
Colonel Second Regiment Colorado Volunteers, ~fomman~ding.



HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EASTERN ARKANSAS,

Maj. GEORGE ~. BURCHARD,	Helena, Ark., June 30, 1863.
Second Arkansas Volunteers, of Arkansas District:
	MAJOR: You will proceed to-morrow morning, under flag of truce,
with your escort, toward Little Rock with the communication herewith
intrusted to your care from the major-general commanding the district
to Lieutenant-General Holmes, C. S. Army. You will use every pre-
caution to insure the safe delivery of such communication to Lieutenant-
General Holmes, proceeding to Little Rock, or as far in that direction
as permitted by the enemy, and delivering your package, whenever your
farther progress may be forbidden, to some officer of the enemys force
authorized to receive it, and taking the proper receipts for the same.
Having accomplished this object, you will return with your escort to
this place, and report at these headquarters.
	By order of Major-General Prentiss:
JAMES 0. PIERCE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
[Inclosure.]

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EASTERN ARKANSAS,
Helena, An:., June 30, 1863.
Lieut. Gen. T. H. HOLMES, C. S. Army,
Gommanding Jrans.Mississippi Department:
	GENERAL: I have information, of such a character as not to leave a
reasonable doubt of its correctness, that in a recent engagement with a
detachment of United States forces, some of whom were people of Afri-
can descent, certain of the troops of your command so far transcended
the laws of civilized warfare as to kill defenseless soldiers who by the
chances of battle fell into their hands, giving no quarter to white or
black.
	Having in this district certain organizations of colored troops, and
presuming from the dispositions and movements of a portion of your
command that an encounter between the opposing forces may not be long
delayed, I deem it proper to inquire whether I am to consider such
acts as precedents which will be hereafter followed by your troops, or,
as I hope may be the case, were they unauthorized and disapproved~
I have to ask that you will favor me with an early and explicit reply,
and that you will state whether colored troops, regularly enlisted and
mustered into the service of the United States, and the officers command-
ing them, so long as they comply with the rules and usages of civilized
warfare, are to receive in return the benefits of such rules and usages.
	Regretting, general) the necessity which seems to demand this co

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CHAP. XXXIV.]
CORREStONDENCE, ETC.UNION.
341
munication, but at the same time deeming it of reciprocal importance
that we should thoroughly understand one another on questions of such
vital importance, I have the honor to remain, your obedient servant,
B. M. PRENTISS,
Major- General, Commanding.


SAIT~T Loins, Mo., June 30, 1863.
Brigadier-General DAvIDSoN, Arcadia:
	Have you any further news from Price or Marmaduke~ They may
attempt a raid into Sonthwest Missouri, via Salem, Arkansas, and Leba-
non. Keep a lookout in that direction. I have a report this morning
that Price is between Arkansas and White Rivers, below Little Rock, but
doubt its truth.
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.

Abstract from return of the	Department of the Missouri, Maj.
commanding, for June 30, 1863.
Ge . John AL Schofteld

	Present for	-4-i	6	Pieces of
		0	0
	duty.	~	7	artillery.
	~
	U
	Command.		-s	w~
			0	~
		U	~5	bL~	~e
		p7		nO
	~	~	0
		0	~D	~L	u~	~
	0	~I	~4	~	-74	~
Department staff (Saint Louis, Mo.)          

District of Saint Louis, Brig. Gen. william K.
Strong:
Staff (Saint Louis, Mo.)                 
Post of Saint Louis, Col. Henry Almstedt - - -
Benton Barracks, Gel. B. L. E. Bonneville. - . -
Franklin, Mo.. Col. George W. Kincaid    
Victoria, Mo., CoL John F. Tyler         

Total District of Saint Louis           

District of Southeastern Missouri,* Brig. Gen.
John W. Davidson:
First Cavalry Division t                
Pilot Knob, Mo., Maj. James T. Rowland - - -.
Cape Girardean, Mo., Maj. Gustavus A. Eber-
hart.
New Madrid, Mo., Col. James K. Mills     
Patterson, Mo., CoL Richard 0. Woodson - - -.

Total District of Southeastern Missouri -.

District of Rolls, Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Davies:
Staff (Rolia, Mo.)                  
Troops at Rolls                       
Troops at other points              

Total District of Rolla                

District of Southwestern Missouri, Col. William
F. Cloud:
Staff (Springfield, Mo.)                
Springfield, Mo., Gol. John Edwards      
Newtouia, Mo., Lient. Gol. Thomas T. Grit-
tenden.
Cavalry at other points                
Enrolled Missouri Militia, Brig. Gen. Golly
B.	Holland (Springfield, Mo.).

Total District of Southwestern Mirsouri. -.
14
14
14
14          
	10           10 10 9          
	54 1,751 2,764 3,182 3,617          
	73 1,909 3,119 3,674 3,363          
	26 515 625 661 660          
	23 601 670 727 726          

186 4, 796 7, 228 8, 214 7, 795          
	176	3, 685	5, 100	6, 114	6, 314	15
	32	465	670	709	799
	60 1, 598 1, 823 2, 315 2, 315          
	17 284 180 424 424          
	23 373 464 813 813          
	308 6,405 8, 637 10, 685 10, 685	18
	8            8 8 8          
	64	1,617	2,018	2, .~21	2,539	13	12
	11 263 515 717 715          
	85 1, 810 2, 561 3, 046 3, 262	13	12
	10           10 10               
	64	1, 329	1, 914	2, 917		i4
	21 i~i7 469 611 -                  
	62	1,148	1,446	1,775                    
	68	1,279	1,177	1,550 -                  
	225	4,133	5,216	6,863	14
	7station given.	CopieJ from last return

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MO., AIU(., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP; XXXIV.

Abstract from return of the Department of tbe Missouri, ~c.Continued.

	Present for	~	4	Pieces of
	duty.	a	artillery.
		H
		02
	H	0
	p.,	Op	H
	pp	~	.
	~	H~
	Command.	-~	-~ .1
	.		H
	02		iii	  2	Si
			H	HO	H	~o
	H	.	p..	p~
	o	~	ii	iP3~
	H	Si	Si	Si
o	~
District of Central Missouri, Brig. Gen. Eghert
B. Brown:
Staff (Jefferson City, Mo.)	
Troops in district                     

Total District of Central Missouri .      

Alton, Ill., Col. William B. Mason (Alton, Ill.)...

District of Northeastern Missouri, Col. Odon
Guitar:
Stall (Mexico, Mo.)	
Troops in district                     

Total District of Northeastern Missouri...

District of the Frontier, Brig. Gen. James G.
Blunt:0
Staff (Fort Scott, Klaus.)             

Fort Scott, Maj. Charles W. Blair        
Drywood, Kans., Eleut. Ccl. John B. Wheeler.
Near Drywood, Lieut. CoL Theodore II. Dodd.
Humboldt and Baxter Springs            
District of Western Arkansas, Col. William
A. Phililps (Fort Blunt, C. N.).

Total District of the Frontier          

District of theBorder, Brig. Gen. Thomas Ewing,
jr.:
Staff (Kansas City, Mo.)	
Troops in district.	

Total District of the Border	

District of Nebraska, Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Mc.
Kean:
Staff (Omaha City, Nebr.)	
Troops in district	

Total District of Nebraska	

District of Colorado, Col. John M. Chivingtou
(Denver City, Cob.):
Troops in district                     
Recruiting parties in district.	

Total District of Colorado             

Northwestern District of Missouri, Brig. Gen.
W.	P. Hall, E. M. M. (Saint Joseph, Mo.).
	6            6 6 6       
	54 1,110 1,399 1,860 3,860	6
	60	1,110	1,405	1,866	1,866	6
	16 445 548 577 573          
	6            6 6 6          
	28 682 819 812 669          
	34 682 825 838 675          
	17              77 17         
	19	308	425	642 	4	4
	18 161 306 610                 
	17 362 401 472 .               
	26 591 731 869                 
	76	2,167	2,714	3158		6
	173 3,789 4,594 5,768	4	10
	8            5 9                 
	86	1,755	2,156	2,967	7	12
	94	1,755	2,164	2,976	7	12
	8            8 9 9          
	12	259	406	691	691	6
	20	259	414	700	700	6
	32	803
	4	09
	36	902
	18	383
	988	1,195
	103	103
	1,091	1,296
	457	867
979


979

867

RECAPITULATION.

Department staff                         
District of Saint Louis                    
District of Southeastern Missouri	
District of Rolla                         
District of Southwestern Missouri           
District of Central Missouri                
Alton, Ill	
District of Northeastern Missouri          
District of the Frontier	
District of the Border                     
District of Nebraska	
District of Colorado	
Northwestern District of Missouri	

Grand total                        
14
186
308
85
225
60
36
34
173
94
20
36
18
4, 796
6, 405
1,880
4,133
1, 110
445
682
3,789
1,755
~59
902
383
	14	14
7, 228
8, 637
2, 561
5,216
1, 405
548
825
4, 594
2, 164
414
1, 091
457
8, 254
10, 685
3. 046
6, 863
1, 866
577
858
5,768
2, 976
700
1, 296
867
14

7, 795
10, 685
3, 262 13

1, 866
573
675
4
7
700
979
867
1, 289 26, 539 35, 154 43, 770 27, 416 24
First monthly return of this district.
34~2
18
12
14
6
::::::
12
6
10


8

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CHAP. XX~IV.l
343
CORt~ESPONDENCE, ETC .UNION.
Troops in the Department of the Missouri, Me~j. Gem. John ill. /Schofteld,

U. S. Army, commanding, June 30, 1863.

DISTRICT OF CENTRAL MISSOURI.

Brig. Gen. EGBERT B. BRoWN.
Boonville, Mo.

6th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com
panies F and H, Capt. Henry V.
Stall.

Germantown, Mo.

1st Missonri State Militia Cavalry, Com-
panies F, G, and H, Maj. Alexander
XV. Mullins.

Jefferson City, Mo.

4th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com-
panies A and D, Capt. Alvali R.
Conklin.
6th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com-
panies C and D, Maj. Austin A.
Ring.

Lexington, Mo.

1st Missouri State Militia Cavalry (four
companies), Lieut. Col. Bazel F.
Lazear.

Marshall, Mo.

4th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com-
panies B, C, E, and L, Capt. Will-
iam S. Cannon.

Pleasant Hill, Mo.

Col. ILEONARD MARTIN.

51st Wisconsin Infantry (six companies).
3d Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com-
pany B, Lieut. Lafayette Praul.
Sedalia, Mo.

Col. GEORGE H. HALL.

4th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com
panies F, I, K, and M, Licut. Col.
Walter King.
1st Missouri State Militia Battery, Capt.
Charles H. Thurber.
6th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com-
panies E and G, Capt. George W.
Murphy.

Taberville, Mo.

1st Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com-
panies A, D, and E, Maj. Joseph H.
MeGhee.

Versailles, Mo.

6th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com-
panies A aud B, Capt. William
Plumb.

Warsaw, Mo.

6th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com-
panies I, K, L, audM, Maj Abraham
Allen.

Warrensburg, Mo.

1st Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com-
pany C, Capt. Andrew Jackson.
4th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com-
panies G and H, Maj. Joseph K. Rob-
inson.

DISTRICT OF NORTHEASTERN MISSOURI.

Col. ODoN GUITAR.
	Brunswick, Mo.	Mexico, Mo.

9th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Corn- 9th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com
	pany H, Capt. Henry S. Glaze.	panies C, G, I, and K, Maj. Daniel
		M. Draper.
	Columbia, Mo.	Sturgeon, Mo.

9th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com
	pany F, Capt. Henry N. Cook.	9th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com-
		panies B and D, Licut. Col. John
	Fayette, Mo.	F. Williams..

9th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com-
panies A and E, Maj. Reeves Leon-
ard

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	MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.



DISTRICT OF NORTHWESTERN MISSOUU.~

Brig. Gen. WILLARD P. HALL, Enrolled Missouri Militia.

3d Provisional Enrolled Missouri Militia, Col. William Heron.
4th Provisional Enrolled Missouri Militia, Col. John B. Hale.
11th Missouri Cavalry, Companies A and B, Capt. George H. Mochel.

DISTRICT OF ROLLA.

Brig. Gen. THOMAS A. DAVIES.

First l)rigadc.t

Lieut. Col. JOhN T. BURRIS.

9th Wisconsin, Maj. Herman Schiuter.
1st Kansas Battery, Capt. Norman Allen.
10th Kansas, Lient. Col. John T. Barns.
11th Kansas, Capt. Martin Anderson.

Houston, Mo.

5th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Corn
paniesB and G, Capt. Richard Mur-
phy.

Bolla, Mo.

Lieut. Col. ARTHUR JACOBI.

27th Missouri, Company H, Capt. Anton
Gerster.
5th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com-
panies K, L, and M, Lieut. Col.
Joseph A. Eppstein.
2d Wisconsin Cavalry, Companies A, D,
G, and K, Capt. William Woods.
1st Missouri Artillery, Battery L, Capt.
Frank Backof.
Salem, Mo.

5th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com
panies C and D, Capt. Peter Oster-
mayer.


5th Missouri	State Militia Cavalry, Corn-
Waynesville. Mo.
panics A, E, and H, Maj. Waidernar
Fischer.

Licking, Mo.

	State Militia Cavalry, Corn-
F, Capt. Henry B. Brown.

DISTRICT OF SAINT LOUIS.

Brig. Gen. WILLIAM K. STRONG.

Benton Barracks, Mo.

Col. BENJAMIN L. E. BONNEVILLE.

29th Illinois, Maj. John A. Onllicott.
91st Illinois, Lient. Col. Harry S. Smith.
2d Arkansas Cavalry, Company ]3, Capt.
Archihald B. Freehura.
Detachments. ~
Saint Louis, Mo~

Col. HENRY ALMS~PEDT.

37th Iowa, Company B, Capt. Resen
Banks.
23d Missouri, Col. William P. Robinson.
11th Missouri Cav~ Iry (detachment),
Capt. Otto Holstein.
2d Missouri Light Artillery, Licot. Col.
Joseph Weyderneyer.

Victoria, Mo.

1st Missouri State Militia Infantry, Coh
John F. Tyler.
	* Troops reported as at Saint Joseph.
	t Reported as at Rolla.
	t Of couvalescents, parole men, recruiting parties, & c.
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DISTRICT OF SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI.

Brig. Gen. Jonx XV. DAvwsoi.*

FIRST CAVALRY DiviSioNt

	First Brigade.

Col. LEWIS MERRILL.

1st Missouri, Maj. Henry J. Stierlin.
2d Missouri, Maj. Garrison ilarker.
7th Missouri, Lient. Col. John L. Chan-
dler.
8th Missouri, Col. Washington F. Geiger.
Second Brigade.

Col. JOhN M. GLOVER.

10th Illinois, Col. Dudley Wickersham.
1st Iowa, Col. James 0. Gower.
3d Iowa, Maj. George Duffield.
24th Missouri Infantry, Companies F and
H, Capt. Sampson P. Barns.
3d Missouri, Capt. Thomas G. Black.
Artillery.

2d Illinois, Battery A, Capt. Ilerman Borris.
2d Missouri, Battery K, Lient. T. S. Clarkson.
2d Missouri, Battery M, Capt. Gustave Stange.
25th Ohio Battery, Capt. Julius L. Hadley.

Cape Girardeau, Mo.
	Col. JOHN B. ROGERS.	3d

32d Iowa (four companies), Maj. Gus-
tavus A. Eberhart.
8th Missouri Provisional Enrolled Militia,
Lient. Col. Irwin K. Walker.
2d Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Maj.
Isham B. Dodson.
2d Missouri Artillery, Battery D, Capt.
Charles P. Meisner.

New Madrid, Mo.

24th Missouri (seven companies), Col.
James K. Mills.
Patterson, Mo.

Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Col.
Richard G. Woodson.

Pilot Knob, Mo.

Maj. JAMES T. ROWLAND.

3d Colorado (five companies), Lient. Col.
Samuel S. Curtis.
1st Nebraska (nine companies), Capt.
Sterrit M. Curran.

DISTRICT OF SOUTHWESTERN MISSOURI.

Col. WILLIAM F. CLOUD.
Cassviile, Mo.

1st Arkansas Cavalry (seven companies),
Miij. James J. Johnson.

	Greenfield, Mo.

8th Missouri State Militia Cavalry (four
companies), Capt. William C. Hu-
man.

Lebanon, Mo.

8th Missouri State Militia Cavalry (six
companies), Licut. Col. Marshall
W. Johnson.
MarsMeld, Mo.

7th Missouri State Militia Cavalry (four
companies), Miaj. Ilenry Suess.

]Neoslio, Mo.

7th Missouri State Militia Cavalry (two
companies), Capt. Sq~iire Ballew.
Lewtonia, Mo.

Col. JOHN F. PIuLIPS.

7th Missouri State Militia Cavalry (six
companies), Licut. Col. Thomas T.
Crittenden.
8th Missouri State Militia Cavalry (two
companies), Capt. Milton Burch.
Onir. XXXIV.]
345
Commanding district and the cavalry division.
	Reported as at Arcadia.
	t Tn-monthly return reports Brig. Gen. C oily B. Holland, Missouri Militia, on duty
in this district, commanding eight companies of the Sixth, eight companies of the
Seventh, and one company of the Twenty-sixth Enrolled Missouri Militia

Page 346

MO., ARI(., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. (CHAP. XXXLV.
346

Springfield, Mo.

Col. JOHN EDWARDS.

1st Arkansas, Maj. Elijah D. Ham.	1st Arkansas Battery, Capt. Denton D.
18th Iowa, Lient. Col. Thomas Z. Cook.	Stark.
1st Arkansas Cavalry (five companies), 2d IndianaBattery, Lieut. Hugh Espey.
Col. M. La Rue Harrison. 3d Indiana Battery, Capt. J. M. Cocke-
2d Kansas Cavalry (eight companies), fair.
	Maj. Julius G. Fisk.	Invalid Detachment, Capt. James M.
		     Hutchins.


DISTRICT OF EASTERN ARKANSAS.

Brig. Gen. FREDERICK SALOMON.

THIRTEENTH DIVISIONt
	First Brigade.	Second Brigade.
	Col. WILLIAM E. McLEAN.	Col. SAMUEL A. RICE.
43d Indiana, Lient. Col. John C. Major.	29th Iowa, Col. Thomas H. Benton, Jr.
35th Missouri, Liout. Col. Horace Fitch.	33d Iowa, Lieut. Col. Cyrus H. Mackey.
28th Wisconsin, Lient. Col. Edmund B.	36th Iowa, Col. Charles W. Kittredge.
     Gray.	33d Missouri, Lient. Col. William H.
	     Heath.

Cavalry Brigade.

Col. POWELL CLAYTON.

1st Indiana, Lieut. Col. Thomas N. Pace.

5th Kansas, Lient. Col. Wilton A. Jenkins.
Artillery.

3d Iowa Battery, Lient. Mclvii C. Wright.
1st Missouri, Battery K, Capt. Stillman 0. Fish.


DISTRICT OF COLORADO.

Col. JOHN M.

Camp Collins, Cob.

1st Colorado Cavalry, Company M, Capt.
David L. Hardy.

Camp Curtis, Cob.

1st Colorado Cavalry, Company B, Capt.
Samuel M. Logan.
Camp Fillmore, 6~olo.

1st Colorado Cavalry, Company L, Capt.
William H. Backus.
Camp Weld, ~Jolo.

Maj. SCOTT J. ANTHONY.

1st Colorado Cavalry (five companies).
3d Colorado, Company F, Liout. John
Castle.

Caiion L~ity, fJolo.

1st Colorado Cavalry, Company I, Capt.
Charles Kerber.
CHIVINGTON.

En roate to Denver, Cola.

1st Colorado Cavalry, Companies D and
H, Maj. Jacob Downing.

Fort Garland, Cob.

1st Colorado Cavalry, Company C, Capt.
Joseph C. Davidson.

Fort Lyon, Cob.

Lient. Col. SAMUEL F. TAPPA.N.

1st Ctdorado Cavalry, Company F, Lieut.
Solon N. Ackley.
2d Colorado, Company K, Liout. Fred.
A.	Spencer.
1st Colorado Battery, Lient. Horace W.
Baldwin.
9th Wisconsia Battery, Lieut. John A.
Edington.
* Attached to the Department of the Tennessee. Troops at and about Helena, Ark~
I Of the Thirteenth Army Corps

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DISTRICT OF THE FRONTIER.

Maj. Gen. JAMES G. BLUNT.

Baxter Springs, Hans.

1st Kansas (colored), Col. James M. Will

iams.

Camp Leroy, Han8.

2d Colorado (six companies), Lient. Col.
Theodore H. Dodd.

Fort Gibson, md. T.

Col. WILLIAM A. PHILLIPS.

1st Indian Home Guards, Col. Stephen H.
Wattles.
2d Indian Home Guards, Licut. Col. Fred.
W. Schaurte.
3d Indian Home Guards, Maj. J. A.
Foreman.
6th Kansas Cavalry (four companies),
Capt. John W. Orahood.
3d Kansas Battery, Capt. Henry hop-
kins.

Fort Lamed, Hans.

Capt. HORATIO N. F. READ.

9th Kansas Cavalry, Company I.
12th Kansas Infantry, Company H, Capt.
James W. Parmetar.
9th Wisconsin Battery (left section),
Lieut. Watson D. Crocker.

Fort Leavenworth, Hans.

12th Kansas Infantry, Companies A, G,
and I, Col. Charles W. Adams.

Leavenworth City, Hans.

9th Kansas Cavalry, Company H, Capt.
Thomas P. Killen.
Fort Riley, Kasts.

12th Kansas Infantry, Company C, Capt.
Nick. L. Beater.

Fort Scott, Hans.

Maj. CHARLES W. BLAIR.

2d Kansas Battery, ]~Aeut. Edward A.
Smith.
2d Kansas Cavalry (detachment), Lieut.
Patrick Cosgrove.
12th Kansas Infantry, Companies B, E,
and F, Maj. Thomas H. Kennedy.
3d Wisconsin Cavalry, Company C,
Capt. Edward H. Stevens.

Hansas Gity, Mo.

12th Kansas Infantry, Company K, Capt.
John J. Sears.
4th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Com-
panies land M, Capt. Daniel Rice.

Independence, Mo.

5th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Col.
William H. Penick.

Paola, Hans.

9th Kansas Cavalry (six companies), Col.
Edward Lynde.

Westport, Mo.

Maj. WYLLIS C. RANSOM.

6th Kansas Cavalry, Company B, Capt.
Elijah E. Harvey.
9th Kansas Cavalry, Company C, Capt.
John E. Stewart.

DISTRICT OU NEBRASKA.

Brig. Gen. THOMAS J. MOKEAN.

Fort iliallecic, Nebr.

9th Kansas Cavalry, Company B, Capt.
Asaph Allen.

Fort Hearny, Nebr.

2d Nebraska Cavalry, Companies B aud C,
Lieut. Charles D. Davis.

Fort Lararnie, Nebr

6th Ohio Cavalry, Companies A and C,
Maj. Thomas L. Mackey.
Omaha, Nebr.

2d Nehraska Cavalry, Company D, Lient.
Col. William F. Sapp.

Telegraph Line.

6th Ohio Cavalry, Companies B and D.
Cm& r. XXXIV.)
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348	MO., ARK., KANS., IND. T., AND DEPT. N. W. [CHAP. XXXIV.

Troops in the District of Eastern Arkansas, Maj. Gen. Benjamin .711.
Prentiss, U. ~. Army, commanding, June 30, 1863.

THIRTEENTH DIVISION. *


Brig. Gen. FREDERICK SALoMoN.

First Brigade.

Col. WILLIAM E. MCLEAN.

434 Indiana, Lieut. Col. John C. Major.
35th Missouri, Lietit. Col. Horace Fitch.
28th Wisconsin, Lient. Col. Edmund B.
Gray.
Second Brigade.

Col. SAMUEL A. RICE.

29th Iowa, Col. Thomas H. Benton, jr.
33d Iowa, Lient. Col. Cyrus H. Mackey.
36th Iowa, Col. Charles W. Kittredge.
334 Missouri, Lient. Col. William H.
Heath.

Artillery.

3d Iowa Battery, Liout. Melvil C. Wright.

1st Missouri Light, Battery K, Capt. Stiliman 0. Fish.
CAVALRY BRIGADE.

Col. POWELL CLAYTON.


1st Indiana, Lieut. Col. Thomas N. Pace.

5th Kansas, Lieut. Col. Wilton A. Jenkins.

ENROLLED MISSOURI MILITIA.

EIGHTH DISTRICT.


Brig. Gen. THOMAS J. BARTHOLOW.

Brunswick, Mo.

35th Enrolled Missouri Militia, C~ pt.

George XV. Cunningham.

Danville, Mo.

67th Enrolled Missouri Militia, Col. James
G. Kettle.

ilannibal, Mo.

24 Provisional Regiment Enrolled Mis-
souri Militia, Col. Edward A.
Kntzner.

La Grange, Mo.

69th Enrolled Missouri Militia, Col. Will-
iam M. Redding.
Mexico, Mo.

1st Provisional Regiment Enrolled Mis
souri Militia, Col. Joseph B. Doug-
lass.

Milan, Mo.

66th Enrolled Missouri Militia, Capt.
Johnson W. Jewett.

Saint Charles, Mio.

27th Enrolled Missouri Militia, Col. Ben-
jamin Emmons, jr.

Troy, Mo.

37th Enrolled Missouri Militia, Col.
Charles W. Parker.

Unionville, Mo.

45th Enrolled Missouri Militia, Col. Will-
iam A. Shelton.
* Thirteenth Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee

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Abstract from return of the troops at Helena, Ark.,5 Brig. Gee. Frederick Salomon, U. S.
Army, commanding, for June 30, 1863.

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	Staff                                       2           2 2 2     
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	Second Brigade, CoL Samuel A.. Rice             84 1, 746 2, 335 2, 947 2, 980     
	Cavalry, CoL Powell Clayton	46	788	1, 088	1, 185	1, 383	3
	Artillery	5	189	218	245	249	10
	Total	198	3, 883	5, 160	6, 532	6, 549 13
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Abstract from return of the Department of the Northwest, Mc~j. Gen. John Pope command-
ing, for the month of June, 1863; headquarters Milwaukee, Wis.

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District of Wisconsin, Brig. Gen. T. C. 11. Smith:
Staff (Milwaukee, Wis.)                          
Infantryt                                    

Total District of Wisconsin                     


District of Minnesota, Brig. Gen. Henry II. Sibley (Saint Paul,
iMlsnn.):
Infantry                                     
Cavalry                                      
Artillery                                     

Total District of Minnesota                     


District of Iowa, Brig. Gen. Benjamin S. Roberts:
Staff (Davenport, Iowa)                         
Infantry                                     
Cavalry                                      

Total District of Iowa                         


District of Dakota, Brig. Gen. Alfred Sully:
Staff (Fort Randall, Dak.)                       
Infantry                                    
Cavalry                                     

Total District of Dakota	
13
8
21
23
25
	2 1 3 3      
	10 108 181 506      
	12 109 184 509 .  
	155	3,125	3,518	4,281	4,307
	36	921	1,024	1,209	1,202