TITLE: The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. / Series 1 - Volume 34 (Part IV) 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, 1891 Page A Production Note Cornell University Library produced this volume to preserve the informational content of the deteriorated original. The best available copy of the original has been used to create this digital copy. It was scanned bitonally at 600 dots per inch resolution and compressed prior to storage using ITU Group 4 compression. Conversion of this material to digital files was supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Digital file copyright by Cornell University Library 1995. This volume has been scanned as part of The Making of America Project, a cooperative endeavor undertaken to preserve and enhance access to historical material from the nineteenth century. Page B Title Page Page 1 THE WAR OF THE REBELLION: A COMPILATION OP THE OFFICIAL IIRECOIRDS OF THE UNION AND CONFEDERATE ARMIES. PREPARED BY The late Lieut. Col. ROBERT N. SCOTT, Third U. S. Artillery. PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF The HOn. REDFIELD PROCTOR, Secretary of War, BY MAJ. GEORGE B. DAVIS, U. S. A., MR. LESLIE J. PERRY, MR. JOSEPH W. KJRKLEY, Board of Publication. SERIES IVOLUME XXXIV IN FOUR PARTS. PART JYCORRESPONDENCE, ETC. WASHINGTON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE~ 1891 Page 2 /COR~ELL UNIVERSITY LiBRAR Page 3 PART TVVOL. XXXIV. CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING TO OPERATIONS IN LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MIS- SISSIPPI STATES AND TERRITORIES, FROM MAY 23, 1864, TO JUNE 30, 1864.* UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.t GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. Div. OF WEST Mississippi, No. 3. Natchez, Miss., May 23, 1864. The headquarters offices of the division will be established for the present at Natchez, Miss., to which place all official communica- tions intended for the division commander will be sent. The staff at division headquarters will be announced hereafter, but reports, returns, & c., will be addressed impersonally to the adjutant-gen- eral, chief quartermaster,~~ ii4def commissary, & c., in order that they may, without delay, reach the office for which they are intended. In addition to the customary returns and reports pre- scribed by regulations, and which will be transmitted through the usual channels, the following official papers will be sent direct to the headquarters of the division. 1. A field return of the troops on the 1st, 11th, and 21st of each month, giving all the information required, in the prescribed form. This return will be sent direct from every command that is so far removed from the main body to which it is attached that it cannot be included in the return of that command on the day for which it is due 2. A copy of each general or special order issued at the headquar- ters of departments, army corps, districts, or other separate com- mands by the first opportunity after the date of its issue. As far as practicable, the files of these orders, from the commencement of the year, will be made complete. 3. Reports or information specially called for by the chief of any department. In other cases they will be sent through the ordinary channels. 4. Reports conveying important military information in regard to our own or to the enemys forces, duplicates being sent at the same time to the department, corps, or district conimander. (3) * including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, indian Territory, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Texas, and the Department of the Northwest, embrac- ing Dakota, iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. t For Union and Confederate Correspondence from January 1, 1864, to March 31, 1864, see Part ii, and from April 1 to May 22, 1864, see Part iii Page 4 [CHAP. XLVI. 4 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. 5. The receipt of orders and official communications (except letters of acknowledgment) will be acknowledged by the first opportunity after their receipt, and the action taken upon such as require it will be reported. The above orders will also apply to the posts embraced in War Department Special Orders, No. 171, paragraph 52, of the 7th in- stant but these requirements will not be so construed as to super- sede or modify the relations now existing with the commanders of the departments in which the troops may be serving. The attention of commanding officers is called to the necessity of furnishing with- out delay returns of troops and reports of supplies, in order that the commanding general may he promptly and constantly advised of the resources of the division. By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby: C. T. CHRISTENSEN, Major, Assistant Adjutant-General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. Div. OF WEST Mississippi, No. 4. Natchez, Miss., May 23, 1864. Commanders of departments and districts, after providing ade- quately for the security of the posts it is necessary to hold, are charged with theduty of organizing as large a reserve force for serv- ice in the field as possible. The troops to be employed on this duty will be selected from those that from organization and discipline will be the most effective, and will be organized and equipped with as little delay as possible. All details from these troops for extra or special service at posts, depots, or hospitals will at once be relieved, and the men sent to their regiments and companies, their places being supplied, as far as practicable, by hired men or by non-effect- ives. The number of clerks, orderlies, & c., will be reduced when- ever it is practicable. The posts to be retained will be limited to those that are of vital importance, and they will be so fortified, garrisoned, and supplied as to be able to resist a siege. Convales- cents and other non-effectives will be organized into detachments and assigned to garrison duty. Recruits and convalescents for organizations that are in the field, or designated for field service, will be forwarded as rapidly as possible. Efficiency and mobility will be secured by rejecting everything not essential to these con- ditions. The clothing issued will be limited to the suit which the soldier wears, a challge of underclothing, and an extra pair of shoes. Coats will not be issued when blouses can be supplied, and the articles to be carried in the trains will be limited to such quantities as may be necessary to meet probable accidental losses. Camp equipage will in like manner be reduced to the lowest possible limit. Shelter-tents only will be issued to the troops of this command. All cumbrous articles of mess equipage, regimental and company desks will be left behind, and the records, papers, & c., absolutely necessary in the field will be packed in the lightest and most com- pact form. The equipment of officers will correspond to that of the men, and everything in excess of the established allowance will be rejected by the inspector. No person not in the military service of the United States will be allowed to accompany any force operating in the field Page 5 CRAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETcXUNJON. 5 Subsistence for troops in campaign will be limited to the essential articles of bread and meat, and a reduced amount of the small rations. When they can be provided, bacon and hard bread will be taken in preference to their equivalents, and the resources of the country in which they are to operate must be considered in deter- mining the quantity of supplies to be taken. The number of rations to be carried in the haversacks will be determined by circumstances, but the troops will habitually have on hand three days cooked rations, so as to be in readiness to move at any moment. The land transportation in every command will be put in perfect order, and commanders will make their preparations in accordance with the conditions above stated. Water transportation will be held in reserve, in accordance with the special instructions already given, and the troops intended for the field will be held in readiness to move at any moment and in any direction. To meet the enemy upon equal terms we must submit ourselves to the condition and circum- stances under which he acts. To do this, everything that does not tend to increase the fighting force, or which is not essential to efficiency and rapidity of movement, must be abandoned; and the commanding general believes that the troops who have given so many evidences of valor, fortitude, and eiidurance will cheerfully submit to any temporary privations that may be r~ecessary to insure the success of the cause in which we are engaged. By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby: C. T. CHRISTENSEN, Major, Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. Div. OF WEST Mississippi, No. 5. Natchez, Miss., ]Jiay 23, 1864. The depot for supplies of all troops operating west of the Missis- sippi, south of Arkansas River, and north of Port Hu4son will be established at Vicksburg, Miss. By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby: C. T. CHRISTENSEN, Major, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, JlJiay 23, 1864. Col. S. B. HOLABIRD, Chief Quartermaster: COLONEL: I am directed by the commanding general to acknowl- edge the receipt of General Roberts letter and your indorsement. The Twentieth Regiment, Corps dAfrique, is ordered to report to Major-General Reynolds, commanding Defenses of New Orleans, and will not return to Texas. Pass Cavallo is to be evacuated, and you will furnish transportation as rapidly as possible to carry out ihe orders to this effect. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. DWIGHT, J3rigctdiCr- Gr4 and, Chief o/ ~ta Page 6 6 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [On& r. XLVI. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. FIRST DIv., 13TH ARMY CORPS, No. 45. ]Jiforganza Bend, La., May 23, 1864. I. In obedience to orders from headquarters Detachment Thir- teenth Corps, the undersigned hereby assumes command of the First Division, Thirteenth Corps. The following officers are announced on staff duty at these headquarters: Lieut. Col. Willard Slocum, One hundred and twentieth Ohio Vol- unteers, judge-advocate. Surg. 13. B. Brashear, Sixteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, surgeon- in-chief. Capt. Bluford Wilson, assistant adjutant-general. Capt. W. W. Morsman, Twenty-second Iowa, acting assistant in- spector-general. Capt. D. M. Alexander, commissary of subsistence. Capt. James G. Milligan, Twenty-second Kentucky Volunteers, provost-marshal. Capt. E. L. Hawk, One hundred and fourteenth Ohio Volunteers, ordnance officer. Lient. Charles H. Paddock, Forty-ninth Indiana Volunteers, act- ing assistant quartermaster. Capt. P. B. Lawler, Eighteenth Illinois Volunteers, aide-de-camp. Lieut. F. X. Cottin, Fifty-eighth Illinois Volunteers, aide-de- camp. By command of Brig. Gen. M. K. Lawler: ~B. WILSON,] Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 134. New Orleans, La., May 23, 1864. * * * * * * 8. The Ninety-first U. S. Infantry, colored, formerly Twentieth Infantry, Corps dAfrique, will be reported for duty to Maj. Gen. J. J. Reynolds, commanding Defenses of New Orleans. 9. The Eleventh New York Cavalry (Scotts 900), Colonel Sher- burne commanding, will proceed without delay to Thibodeaux. On its arrival it will be reported to Brig. Gen. John McNeil, command- ing District of La Fourche. The quartermasters department will furnish the necessary transportation. 10. The organization of the Third Division, Nineteenth Army Corps, prescribed by paragraph 3 of Special Orders~ 41, current series, from these headquarters, having never been carried into effect, it is hereby ordered that the following shall be the organization of the Third Division, Nineteenth Army Corps: Brig. Gen. T. W. Sherman is placed in command of the Third Division, Nineteenth Army Corps, which will be for the present composed of two brigades, provisionally composed of the following regiments: First Brigade, Third Division, Nineteenth Army Corps, to consist of the Twenty-sixth Massachusetts Volunteers, to be armed and equipped forthwith for temporary service as infantry; Thirtieth Massachusetts Volunteers, One hundred and tenth New York Vol.. unteers, Seventh Vermont Volunteers. These regiments will proceed without delay to Morganza, and be reported to Brig. Gen. T. W, Sherman. SecQuci ij3ri~ade, Third Thvision~ NinQtt~euth 4rpI~r Qorps Page 7 CHAP. XLVI.] 7 CORRESPONDENCE, ET~.UNION. to consist of the Sixth Michigan Volunteers, Fourth Wisconsin Cav- airy, and First Indiana Heavy Artillery, all to be armed and equipped forthwith for temporary service as infantry. That portion of the First Indiana Heavy Artillery which is now serving with the heavy guns in the field will remain with their guns and is excepted from the force of the above. All details from these regiments will be at once relieved and returned to their regiments for duty. The Sixth Michigan will proceed, as soon as equipped, to Morganza, and be reported to Brig. Gen. T. W. Sherman. The Fourth Wisconsin Cav- alry and First Indiana Volunteers will proceed to Morgauza, and be reported to General Shermaii so soon as they are relieved at Baton Rouge by regiments to be designated in future orders. The quarter- masters department will furnish I3he necessary transportation. By command of Major-General Banks: GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. 19TH A. C. AND U. S. FORCES, No. 116. ~ ]llorganza, La., J$Iay 23, 1864. * * * * * * * 15. Colonel Dickey, commanding First Brigade, U. S. Infantry (colored), will report for duty in the quartermasters department, and will furnish any details Captain Sawtelle, assistant quarter- master, may require. Colonel Robinson, commanding Engineer Brigade, will furnish all picket details now required from Colonel Dickeys brigade. 16. Brigadier-General Benton, commanding detachment of the Thirteenth Army Corps, will send one division of his command to New Orleans to report to the commanding officer of the department there as soon as transportation is furnished. Lieut. Col. J. G. Chandler, chief quartermaster, will direct all boats going down the river to report to General Benton for the transportation of the troops. By command of Brigadier-General Emory~ FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, May 23, 1864. Maj. Gen. J. J. REYNOLDS, Gommanding Defenses of New Orleans: SIR: I have the honor to inform you that it is the intention of the conimanding general to send at once to Ship Island all rebel prison- ers now in this city, numbering in the aggregate perhaps 1,300. The chief quartermaster has been directed to furnish transportation at the earliest possible moment, and General Bowen has been instructed to send forward the prisoners as rapidly as the means of transporta- tion will admit. The commanding general desires that you will take every precaution to enforce order among the prisonei,s after their arrival, and to prevent any escape. No measures which may secure these ends will be overlooked, nor will any exercise of power be too severe W~l4ieh umay ~44 I~ tblr ~e~urity~ ~f ft Page 8 8 LOUISIANA AND TILE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. opinion the present garrison of Ship Island is not strong enough, in view of this addition to the responsibility of the post, you will please notify me at once, in order that another regiment of colored troops may be sent forward. Very respectfully, yonr obedient servant, W. DWIGHT Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, May 23, 1864. Brigadier-General MCNEIL, Commanding District of La Fourche: All further morning and evening reports are to be sent to Brig. Gen. William Dwight, chief of staff, instead of to the assistant adjutant-general as heretofore. If in your opinion you are in need of any more troops, you can be re-enforced at once by requesting it from these headquarters. Your picket-line from Brashear City up should be watched atten- tively, and your attention is called to the fact that, in case of a strong attack on Brashear, your strongest line of defense is the line of the Bayou Boeuf, for Brashear can be turned, unless held by a very strong force, and even then it is weak. By command of Major-General Banks: Very respectfully, J. SCHUYLER CROSBY, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. Brigadier-General ROBERTS, HOUSTON; TEX., May 23, 1864. Commanding Federal Forces, & c.: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of 16th in- stant, in which you state that the flag of truce has frequently been abused by myself as well as by my subordinates. This statement, as far as it affects myself, I know to be entirely without foundation and believe it to be so in the case of my subordinates. I recollect but two flags of truce sent by authority from these headquarters since the arrival of Federal troops on this coast, one to Decrow s Point and the other to Indianola, both relating to business of the greatest importance. The courteous manner in which the last flag of truce was received by Brigadier-General Warren and the tone of his communication in answer to mine indicate plainly that he was fully aware of the im- portance of a satisfactory understanding on the subject which gave rise to the necessity of a flag of truce. It is perfectly proper that officers commanding in the field should send flags of truce to each other without reference to distant headquarters, and nothing is more customary. My orders are that in all cases they shall only be sent for good and sufficient reasons, and that the flag shall be halted upon the least intimation from the enemy of his desire to that effect. I Jaaye ~oue further and even dir eted that they shall b~ ited, wit Page 9 cHAP. XLVI.) CORRESPONDENCE, IETC.UNION. 9 out the intimation of such a desire, at such a distance as will attract the enemy without giving any reasonable grounds to suppose that the object of the flag is any other than that expressed iu the com- munication which usually accompanies it. Applications have been received by me from Mrs. Hamilton, wife of A. J. Hamilton, and Mrs. Duval, wife of Dr. Duval, formerly citizens of Texas, now in your lines, and Mrs. Mott, of Baltimore, to go to New Orleans, by way of Saluria. I do not feel myself bound to grant these requests, but desiring to set an example of humanity to the Federal forces, I have done so. The families of these ladies they desire to take with them. Th~~se parties will probably go by way of Indianola. I write to ascertain if you will give them passage through your lines to New Orleans, to which place I understand they desire to proceed. I will thank you to send your decision by the flag-of-truce boat which carries this from Matagorda. J. B. MAGRUDER, Major- General, Commanding. E. P. TURNER, Assistant Adjutant-General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. U. S. FORCES ON Rio GRANDE, No. 36. Brownsville, Tex., May 23, 1864. I. All citizens of the United States now residing or hereafter coming from the insurrectionary States within the lines of the United States forces on the frontier and coast of Texas who have not taken the oath of allegiance as prescribed by the Presidents proclamation of December 6, 1863, are required to report to the nearest provost- marshal or assistant provost-marshal within thirty days from the date of this order and take and subscribe said oath. II. All persons not citizens residing or coming within the lines of the said forces from the insurrectionary States within the time and as provided by the foregoing paragraph, will take and subscribe the oath required by General Orders, No. 42, series 1862, Department of the Gulf, for foreigners. III. All persons residing or found remaining within the lines of said forces after the expiration of the time aforesaid who shall have neglected or refused to take the oath above required, if males, will be held as prisoners of war; if females, will be sent beyond the lines with orders not again to return, under penalty of being treated as spies. By command of Major-General Herron: WM. H. CLAPP, Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. U. S. FORCES ON Rio GRANDE, No. 37. Brownsville, Tex., May 23, 1864. To preserve health, to guard against epidemics, and to prevent the importation and spread of contagious diseases amongst the citizens and troops within the limits of this command, a quarantine is estab- lished at the port of Brownsville, to take effect June 1, 1864. All yessels arriving here after that date wih ~emgain ontside the bar umiti Page 10 10 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. boarded and inspected by the quarantine surgeon. Vessels arriving from or having touched at any of the following-named points, to- gether with their officers, crews, passengers, and cargo, will be sub- ject to a quarantine of not less than ten days, except such as shall be hereafter designated: Havana, Matanzas, Trinidad, Cardenas, and Santiago, all on the island of Cuba; Kingston, Port Royal, Montego Bay, on the island of Jamaica; Jacinet and Port au Prince, on the island of Saint Do- mingo; the islands of Saint Thomas, Martinique, and Guadeloupe; Campeche, in Yucatan; Belize, in Honduras; Vera Cruz, Alva- rado, Tampico, Matamoras, and Tuspan, in Mexico; San Juan, in Nicaragua; Chagres, Aspinwall, and Porto Bello, in Central America; Maracaibo, La Gnayra, in Venezuela; Island of Trinidad; Rio de Janeiro, Para, and Cayenne, in South America; Nassau, New Provi- dence; and Galveston, Key West, Pensacola, and New Orleans, in the United States. Vessels in the service of the United States will not be retained in quarantine when on inspection by the surgeon they are found not to be infected by any contagious disease. The surgeon-in-chief of the U. S. forces on the Rio Grande will see that this order is properly executed. By command of Major-General Herron: WM. H. CLAPP, Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SEVENTH ARMY CORPS, Little Rock, Ark., Jliliay 23, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Third Brigade, First Division, Seventh Army Corps: SIR: You will send a scout of 400 meii under proper officers to Jenkins Ferry, to start early to-morrow morning, provided with three days rations. Guides will report to you from Captain Smiths company of independent scouts. It is reported that a body of the enemys cavalry, numbering 100 to 300 men, was to cross the Saline River to-day at Pratts Ferry (7 miles above Jenkins) to reconnoiter and conscript. The object of the scout to start in the morning is to ascertain the truth of this report, get information generally, and clean out any parties of rebels that may be about. By order of Brig. Gen. F. Salomon: GEO. W. BURCHARD, Actina Assistant Adjutant-General. Capt. C. H. DYER, BROWNSVILLE, May 23, 1864. ~Assistant Adjutant-General: A party of my men have just returned from a scout in the direction of Pine Bluff. Do not think that any force has crossed the river above the Bluff. Will send a large party to-morrow to scout the country from near the Bluff to pear Skin Lake. 0. WOOD Colonel; c~Qn~,n~audim~ Page 11 CHAP. XLVI.] 11 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. QUITMAN, ARK., May 23, 1864. Col. W. H. GRAVES, Twelfth Michigan Vols., Oomdg. Infantry Detachment: COLONEL: Instead of coming to this place with your force move with it to Springfield. You will scarcely be able to reach it to-mor- row night, but go as soon to it as you can. Should you fall in with any of the Third Arkansas Cavalry, acting under Colonel Ryans orders, attach them to your command. We hear that Fagan is be- tween Springfield and Clinton with 500 men. If this is so, Shelby is still on this side of the river. I shall move toward Clinton in the morning, but expect to be at Springfield as soon as you will, or will send you word there what to do. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. R. WEST, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE FRONTIER, Fort Smith, May 23, 1864. Maj. Gen. F. STEELE, Gomdg. Dept. of Arkansas: SIR: I have detained the boats here thus far, till I could know what course Shelby took after taking Dardanelle. As soon as I learned he was at Dardanelle, I sent down each side of the river cavalry forces to learn his movements. I started, also, the Second Kansas Cavalry to Clarksville, but before it reached there it seems the commanding officer of the post evacuated the place and marched to Van Buren with his troops, which place they have just reached, though for what reason I am not yet advised. He did not meet the Second Kansas, they going one road and he coming another. I have sent additional forces to reoccupy the place. I have supposed Shelbys intention was to push around to the rail- road and believing you would head him, and that he would be compelled to make his way back and attempt to recross the Ar- kansas if not captured by your forces, I should be ready to meet him with a sufficient force. I have thus far been unable to get any relia- ble information as to his movements after crossing the river at Dar- danelle. Scouts just in from the south report Cooper as being on the Big San Bois, with about 6,000 men, marching this way, though I dont give much credence to it. Maxey marched from the Sabine in the direction of Fort Washita, since which I have heard nothing of his movements. Gano canie up to meet him with his force with the view of attacking Fort Smith, but my arriving here frustrated their plans. If the river is clear of obstructions I hope the boats will be sent back inimediately. A communication just received from Fort Gibson states that the river is slowly rising there. Very respectfully, yours, JOHN M. THAYER, Brigadier- General, Commanding. FORT LEAVENWORTH, May 23, 18641.40 p. m. Major-General ROSECRANS, Comdg. Dept. of the Missouri: Colonel Blair, of Fort Scott, chased two bands bushwhackers in re& ion QV L~n~r. Say they ~oin~ tq ~inite at Warsaw nud Page 12 12 LOUISIANA AND THE ThANS-MISSISSIPPJ. [CHAP. XLVI. Marmaduke. I give it as it comes. Major Price, just from Platte County, says Captain Woods reports arms of a company stolen by bushwhackers Saturday night from Camden Point, and hears of eight companies bushwhackers organized in that neighborhood. Cap- tain Woods is apprehensive of attack on him at Weston. Other matters look belligerent. S. R. CURTIS, (Copy to General C. B. Fisk.) Major-General. WASHINGTON, D. C., lIfay 23, 18645 p. m. General J. W. DAVIDSON, Saint Louis: Mount the Second Iowa and send it to the field. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Capt. J. M. RITcHEY, Springfield, Mo.. May 23. 1864. Commanding Post, Newtonia: CAPTAIN: In reply to your communication, of date May 20, 1864, the general commanding directs me to say that there has been no intention at these headquarters to abandon the post of Newtonia. Troops will be kept there as long as necessary, which, with the pres- ent condition of affairs, will be a continual occupancy of the post. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. D. HUBBARD, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, PROVOST-MARSHAL-GENERALS OFFICE, Saint Louis, May 23, 1864. Since we have had the trouble at Hermaun there have been not less than 50 crossed the Missouri at different times going north. Some encamped below Portland on the north side of the river. There is all island just below Portland where they generally make their crossing, and I understand from the information I have received that they have gone north for the purpose of stirring up the people to guerrilla warfare, and making them believe that Price was coming with 40,000 men this summer to assist them. If 20 cavalry were sent up to this island, or the neighborhood, most of these men could be caught. If they were stationed there in that neighborhood they would catch a great many of them as they come, as they are cross- ing all the time. The island is called McGirks Island and is below Portland. They have threatened, from information I have received, that they would attack Hermann. These men come from Arkansas and undoubtedly beiong to Prices army. They a~e of the ~an~e gang. that the militia h~vd a fi~lmt wit Page 13 CLrAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 13 at Harrison, Crawford County. I understand they have got a regu- lar mail from the South passing through Cuba, on the Southwest Branch, about 3 miles above.~ That is the information I got. If there were some men scouring the woods they could catch many of them. I suppose they have gone all over the country. There were 9 came into Hermaun at the time Captain Mauwaring was killed. He was provost-marshal of enrollment of the second district. I got a rebel mail and it has been sent to General Rosecrans. I got about 100 letters. That was in the fight I had with these men. I sent the letters down last week. Infantry cant do anything with these rebels; it must be cavalry. If 20 cavalry were sent up they could get the militia to assist them. On the person of one man, who was wounded, a paper was found showing he was from Prices army. Statement of Charles D. Eitzen, an intelligent and entirely relia- ble citizen of Hermaun. J. P. SANDERSON, Provost -Marshal-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, lJifo., ]liliay 23, 1864. Brigadier-General FIsK, Saint Louis, Mo.: Have you any orders concerning the troubles in this vicinity? Have no communication from you since Friday. Some strange things are being developed concerning complicity of the Paw Paws in the recent murders. They need vigorous and pro~npt attention. There is great excitement in the neighborhood where the murders were committed. Three hundred Union men have pledged them- selves to kill 100 Paw Paws for Major Wilson. The work is com- mencing in earnest. G. A. HOLLOWAY, Assistant Adjutant- General. FORT SCOTT, May 23, 1864. General MOKEAN: Troops have returned from the chase of the party which attacked Lamar. They had too much the start. It seems the party was under the immediate command of a Captain Conan. There is also a party through there under a man named Greer. A trail of 2~5 men was found, who had represented themselves as Quantrills men going to join their chief. Large numbers have been passing north, many of them 60 miles east of here, and they all tell the story to their friends that they are going to concentrate near Warsaw to-night, the 23d, where Marmaduke is to be in person, and where they expect to get together a force of about 3,000, make a big raid, and take the stores at Sedalia. I give you the information for what it is worth, so that if you think best you can notify by telegraph the authorities having charge of Warsaw and Sedalia and that region of country. C. W. BLAIR, Colonel, Commanding, & e Page 14 14 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO, Maj. E. ~. WYNKOOP, Denver, Gob. Ter., May 23, 1864. commanding Fort Lyon: MAJOR: I have the honor to furnish you with the following copy of a telegram received at these headquarters to-day: I COMMANDING OFFICER: COTTONWOOD, May 23, 1864. Is there any of your command out after the Cheyennes? Reports here are that a whole company are engaged fighting 180 miles south of this post; nearly all killed. GEO. M. OBRIEN, Major Seventh Iowa Cavalry, Commanding Post. The colonel commanding directs that if you have not heard any- thing from Lieutenant Eayres command you will send out a party, say, of about 30 men, to ascertain his whereabouts. Report at once what you know of Lieutenant Eayres command and such action as may be taken. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. S. MAYNARD, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. hEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO Maj. GEORGE M. OBRIEN, Denver, Gob. Ter., May 23, 1864. Cottonwood Springs: Yes; Lieutenant Eayre, 100 men, two mountain howitzers, one breech-loading carbine. Last report was on head Smoky Hill. Will order scout immediately from Lyon. Can you send scout and re- port? J. M. CHJVINGTON, colonel, commanding District. HDQRS. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, Minn., May 23, 1864. Maj. Gen. JOHN POPE comdg. Departn~ent of the Northwest, Milwaukee: GENERAL: I have the honor to state that your dispatch of 18th instant reached me yesterday. I am glad to learn that you have given such instructions to Brigadier-General Sully as will insure the column from this district, ordered to join him on the Missouri, against any failure to meet with necessary supplies. I am glad to be able to state that notwithstanding the detention in the transfer of Hatchs battalion from Pembina to Fort Abercrombie, to relieve the troops there and at the small posts on this side, by reason of the ex- tremely low stage of water in the Red River, the battalion arrived at the last-named post so as to enable the companies of the Eighth Regiment to march on 17th, 50 that the whole force will doubtless concentrate at Fort Ridgely in time for the departure of the column on 1st proximo, as agreed upon between General Sully and myself. I propose to go up in person to that post in time to superintend the movement and satisfy myself of the efficient state of the com- mand, and I shall therefore be absent eight or ten days, unless othe Page 15 C~P. XLVI.] 15 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.TINION. important business shall present itself to interfere with my purpose. So soon as the expedition is fairly under way I shall forward the arrangements for the James River post, and to dispatch the detach- ment to the Cheyenne River with as much rapidity as possible. In regard to the Indians who have proposed to submit to the Govern- ment on the terms proposed them as heretofore communicated to you, I beg leave to state that no promise or intimation has been given them, on the part of the military authorities~of this district or the special agents, that they would receive any remuneration from the Government, except that I authorized Major Brown, as di- rected by you, to state to them that if requisite you would instruct me to furnish them with seed-corn. I shall permit no interference on the part of any not directly connected with the military with these Indians. A portion of them, to the number of some 20 lodges, are now encamped near the scouts camp at Skunk Lake, as I have not deemed it safe or just to them to insist upon their removal to Devils Lake, where they would doubtless encounter the hostility of the great body who are in favor of continuing the war, before the movement of the troops in that quarter will afford them the necessary protection. The whole number of the friendly disposed Sissetons, together with a part of the Cutheads in the same category, is not far from 200 lodges, but a large proportion of fhem are deterred from joining those who have already submitted by the threats of the hostile Sissetons and the Yanktonais. A decided success on the part of Brigadier- General Sully will much strengthen the ranks of the peace party, and proportionately weaken those who are now clamorous for war. Ajust and conciliatory policy on the part of the military author- ities can be made, with little or no expense to the Government, to eliminate the really guilty element from among these upper bands, so as to save those who have not participated willingly in the war against the Government from the destruction which now menaces them. But this can only be effected by disregarding entirely the system of treaty making which has heretofore obtained, and plac- ing the Indians at some suitable spot at a remote distance from the frontier, under the direct guard and protection of the military, with the understanding that they must subsist themselves by their own exertions. A small sum to be expended for seeds would be all that would be requisite to insure them against actual want. The region along the upper Cheyenne River and Devils Lake will not be required for the purpose of white settlements for half a century to come, and the land is good and well adapted for the residence of Indians. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. H. SIBLEY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HDQRS. MILITARY DIvIsIoN o~ WEST MISSISSIPPI, Natchez, Jlfiss., ]IIay 24, 1864. (Received ~ p. in., 30th.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff, U. S. Army, Washington, D. C.: I left Indianapolis with the intention of proceeding direct to the headquarters of Major-General Steele, but on the way down received information which induced me to proceed as rapidly as pbssible to the mouth of the Red River, touching on the points of this rive Page 16 16 LOUISIANA AND THE TI~ANS-MISSISSJPPJ. [CHAP. XLVI. occupied by our troops for the purpose of gaining information and ascertaining the number and condition of the troops that could be made available. General Steele was instructed to report his condi- tion and prospects, to hold the line of the Arkansas, to concentrate his forces as much as possible, and to abandon all points that are not of vital importance. General Washburn was charged with the duty of keeping open General Steeles communications by the way of White River and the railroad from Devalls Bluff to Little Rock. Instructions were also given to hold all the troops on the river that could be spared in readiness for immediate movement. On my ar- rival at the mouth of Red River I found General Banks communica- tions by that river still interrupted, and arrangements were at once made to collect a force sufficient to re-establish them. The success of the dam at Alexandria in releasing the gim-boats rendered this unnecessary, and the troops ordered from points above and below were sent or ordered back. General Banks marched from Alexandria on the 14th and reached Simsport on the 17th, encountering and driving the enemy (about 15,000 strong) on his way down. After a conference with General Banks and arranging the disposition to be made of his troops, the detachments of the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Army Corps were relieved and ordere~ to report to me, and I designed leaving for the mouth of White River, but learning that the crossing of the Atch- afalaya was attended with greater difficulties than had been antici- pated, and that the enemy in considerable force was threatening the rear of the army, I returned to Simsport and remained there until th crossing of the army was successfully accomplished. The Nineteenth Army Corps has been established at Morganza, for the purpose of covering the approaches from the direction of Red River and Ope- lousas, and as the most suitable for assembling the troops designated for service west of the Mississippi. The command of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith has been sent to Vicksburg, for the purpose of being employed in Arkansas (which 1 still consider the point of greatest danger) if necessary. The troops of the Red River expedition from the Department of the Gulf, although in better state than I had supposed, are not in a condition to take the field, and it will require thirty days to reorgan- ize,~equip, and refit them. Jamnotyetadvisedof the condition of Major-General Steeles troops, but it will take some time to replace the losses of material. Those of General Smith are in good coudi- tion, except as to supplies. It will take ten days to equip them, but they may be used at once, if necessary. The failure of the Red River expedition was fixed when that army returned to Grand Ecore. Whether it could have been successfully prosecuted after the battle of April 9 is questionable. In my judgment it could not have beemi, and the return of the army from Alexandria after the safety of the gun-boats had been secured was necessary. No new expedition by the line of the Red River should be undertaken. Its navigation has always been treacherous and unreliable, and even when good the character of its banks is such that gun-boats can be but of little service in keeping it open. It would require a force equal to the operating army to keep open its communications. Any combinations having this river as one of its elements will, in six cases out of ten, result in disaster. The Washita is a better route, but liable to many of the same objections. Shreveport can be reached by land from several points on the Mississippi, by a shorte Page 17 CHAP. XLVI.] 17 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. line than that by which the army marched from Alexandria, and an army operating by this line will possess the great advantages of having its actnal base on the Mississippi and its flanks mainly se- cured by the Red and Washita Rivers, and that of covering by its movements the line of the Arkansas and the frontiers of Missouri. My opinion with regard to these rivers was formed ten years ago, and was the result of an official examination, made with reference to military operations on an infinitely smaller scale than those now contemplated. The character of the rivers has not changed since then, and the reasons ~why they should not be relied on noW are materially the same, but of magnified importance. On my way down the river I directed a quick examination of two of the lines last mentioned to be made, and on my arrival at Yicksburg to-night I expect to learn the present condition of the roads. These routes will [require] no greater force or longer time for preparation than those by the Red River or Washita, and the results will, in my judgment, be infinitely more certain than by either of those rivers. ED. R. S. CANBY, Major- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 135. New Orleans, La., May 24, 1864. * * * * * * * 3. The First Battalion, Eighth U. S. Heavy Artillery (colored), Maj. J. J. Comstock commanding, having been reported at these headquarters on its arrival from Texas, will proceed at once, without disembarkiug, to Camp Parapet, and on its arrival be disembarked and reported to the commanding officer of that post. The quarter- masters department will furnish the necessary transportation. 4. The detachment of the Ninety-seventh U. S. Infantry (colored), Lient. S. M. Halsted commanding, now on board of the 117. 5. trans- port Clinton, will proceed with the First Battalion, Eighth U. S. Heavy Artillery (colored), to Camp Parapet, and on its arrival be disembarked and reported to the commanding officer of that pQst. The quartermasters department will furnish the necessary trans portation. * * * * * * 6. The Fourteenth New Hampshire Volunteers will form part of the Second Brigade, Second Division, Nineteenth Army Corps. All details from this regiment will be at once relieved and returned to it for duty. The regiment will immediately be prepared for field service, and, so soon as it is ready for the field, will proceed, without delay, to Morgauza, and be reported to Brig. Gen. W. H. Emory, commanding Nineteenth Army Corps, for assignment as above. The quartermasters department will furnish the necessary transpor- tation. * * * * * * * 8. Landrams division of the Thirteenth Army Corps, and the troops which went to the front nuder command of Brig. Gen. Fitz Henry Warren, will proceed without delay to Baton Rouge, under command of General Warren, who will, upon his arrival, assume command of the post and district of Baton Rouge, relieving Brig. Geu. Henry W. Birge. * * * * * * * * * * 2 R RvOL xxxiv, PT i Page 18 18 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. 11. The Eleventh Indiana Volunteers will proceed, without delay, to Thibodeaux, and be reported for duty to Brig. Gen. John McNeil, commanding District of La Fourche. The quartermasters depart- ment will furnish the necessary trausportation. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Banks: GEG. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, May 24, 1864. Brig. Gen. H. W. BIRGE, Baton Rouge: GENERAL: A division of the Thirteenth Army Corps has been ordered from the front to proceed to Baton Rouge, under the command of Brig. Gen. Fitz Henry Warren. Upon its arrival the First Indiana Heavy Artillery and Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry will proceed in ac- cordance with paragraph X, Special Orders, No. 134, current series, from these headquarters, already forwarded. You will remain a sufficient time in Baton Rouge to give all the necessary information relating to the district to Brigadier-General Warren, and then pro- ceed without delay to the front, and on your arrival will report to Brigadier-General Emory for duty. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. SCHUYLER CROSBY, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DETACHMENT THIRTEENTH CORPS, 3forganza, La., illiay 24, 1864. Brigadier-General MCGINNIS, Commanding Third Division: GENERAL: You will give iflstant orders for the embarkment of the Forty-sixth Indiana Volunteers, of your division, on board the steamer Colonel Cowles. You will also give instructions to the commanding officer of the regiment to report for further orders to Major-General Banks as soon as he arrives at New Orleans. By command of Brig. Gen. W. P. Benton: GEO. W. STEIN, Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Or~eans, May 24, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. H. EMORY, Port Hudson: You may send General Warren, with Landrams division, Thir: teenth Army Corps, to Baton Rouge on the two boats concerning which you have telegraphed. As soon as these troops are discharged at Baton Rouge, the boats to come back here. By next boats send more of Thirteenth Army Corps to Carrollton, General Lawler in command. W. DWIGHT, Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff Page 19 19 CHAP. XINL] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, J$fay 24, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. H. EMORY, Gomdg. Nineteenth Army Corps, Morganza, La.: GENERAL: In reply to your communication of the 22d instant, making inquiries in relation to trausmissidli of reports, disposition of colored troops, and probable increase of strength by re-enforce- ments, I have the honor to inform you that no reports will be made to General Canby direct, but they ~vill be sent, as usual, to these headquarters. In regard to re-enforcements, you may expect a force that will be equivalent to twelve regiments. Detailed instructions will be given you as soon as possible, and orders will be issued in relation to the disposition of colored troops. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. SCHUYLER CROSBY, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. 19TH A. C. AND U. S. FORCES, No. 117. llforganza, La., May 24, 1864. * * * * * * * 6. Paragraph 16 of Special Orders, No. 116, the order of yester- day, directing General Benton to send one division of the Thirteenth Army Corps to New Orleans, is for the present suspended. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Emory: FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, SEVENTH ARMY CORPS, Quitman, May 24, 18646 p. m. Col. A. H. RYAN, Commanding Third Arkansas Cavalry: COLONEL: I have waited until this hour for you to come up. Your delay is most unaccountable. Should you reach this place to- night, you must come on with as little delay as possible to Spring- field; at all events, go to Springfield as soon as possible after this reaches you. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. R. WEST, Brigadier-General, Commanding. DEVALL s BLUFF, May 24, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. A. CARR: Captain Loring was in command at the remount camp when the mules were sent to the prairie. He says he had no more men to spare for guard. E. M. BEARDSLEY, Lieutenant-G~olonei, Commanding Post Page 20 20 LOUISIANA AND THE ThANS-MISSISSipPJ [Ca& p. XLVI. DEVALLS BLUFF, hi/jay 24, 1864. Brigadier-General CARR: Colonel Trumbull, of the Ninth Iowa Cavalry, is senior officer at this post. Captain lowland is in command of the Third U. S. Cav- alry. The scout went to Des Arc in charge of a major of the Ninth Iowa. When within a few miles of Des Arc they lost the trail in the night, the rebels scattering in all directions, each taking differ- ent roads and each taking a portion of the stock. They brought back 4 prisoners and about 40 head of stock. The mules are con- tinually being picked up. Captain Loring will make a full report. I have already turned over the command of the post to Colonel Trumbull, of the Ninth Iowa Cavalry. He will furnish the guard at the remount camp. E. M. BEARDSLEY, Lieutenant-Golonel 126th Illinois Infy. Vols. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., May 24, 1864. Colonel TRUMBULL, Devalls Bluff: Continue to carry on the business of the post according to exist- ing orders. Furnish train guards and fatigue details as may be necessary for the interest of the service. Your post should furnish the guard for the regular train which leaves there iii the morning and returns in the afternoon. Boats and cars should be loaded and unloaded as rapidly as possible. Continue the work on the defenses; cut away all the trees within artillery range. Scour the country for guerrillas and bushwhackers and to recover lost stock. Inform Colonel Beardsley that I am much obliged to him for his attention to duty and for keeping me so well informed of events while he was in command. How many men and horses have you? Very respectfully, your obedient servant, E. A. CARR, Brigadier- General. Commanding. HDQRS. SECOND DIvISIoN, SEVENTH ARMY CORPS, Quitman, May 24, 18648 a. m. COMMANDING OFFICER DETACH., THIRD ARKANSAS CAy., In the vicinity of Springfield: SIR: Take all your command to Springfield by 4 oclQck this after- noon if possible; occupy the place and allow no persons to pass outside of your lines. As you will soon be joined by more of your forces, you must instruct your pickets to be careful that they do not fire upon their friends. Meanwhile, exert yourself to procure in- telligence of and keep watch of the enemy. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. R. WEST, Brigadter- General, Commanding Page 21 OgAp. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 21 GENERAL ORDERS,? HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, No. 75. Saint Louis, Mo., May 24, 1864. All hay received in this city and not nsed for private pnrposes is required for the Government service. The shipment of hay from this city on private acconnt is therefore prohibited until fnrther orders. By command of Major-General Rosecrans: 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT, Saint Louis, May 24, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Pilot Knob: Send one company to take station at Franklin and one at Her- rnanm Select well-disciplined companies. Let them take each one wagon to convey forage, rations, and cooking utensils necessary for march, and send the rest of the company and garrison equipage by rail. Send to-morrow, if practicable, and let theni report their arrival to me by telegraph. Instruct officers commanding the com- panies to hunt guerrillas on the way. THOMAS EWING, JR., Brigadier- General. SAINT LOUIS, Mo., May 24, 1864. (Received 5.35 p. in.) Brigadier-General BROWN, Independence, Mo.: Citizen reports rebels from Prices army crossing at McGirks Isl- and, below Portland, and that they have a mail passing through just above Cuba, on the Southwest Branch. The general command- ing thinks a scouting party had best be sent in that direction. FRANK S. BOND, Major. SEDALIA, Mo., May 24, 1864. (Received 9 p. in.) Brigadier-General BROWN, Independence, Mo.: Reports just in from Henry County have it that last night 100 or 150 rebels staid at Honey Creek; large force passed day before to the west; dont know as to truth. J. F. PHILIPS, Colonel. WARRENSBURG, May 24, 1864. (Received 9 p. in.) Capt. JAMES H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant- General, Independence: One hundred rebels crossed road between this and ITolden last night, going north; cut and destroyed 30& feet of wire. This i Page 22 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. probably a force which crossed Osage two days since. Reports from Lieutenant Goodbrake, at Clinton, this afternoon that a party, 70 to 80, crossed yesterday at Monegan Springs, arid are moving north, making for Rose Hill; these, with squad that killed Judge IIing 2 miles southwest from here, are all bands heard from cer- tain. Colonel McFerran is west from here. T. A. SWJTZLER, Assistant Provost-Marshal. INDEPENDENCE, Mo., May 24, 18644.15 p. m. Col. JAMES MCFERRAN, Commanding, Warrensbnrg, Mo.: The general commanding has information of several small bands of rebels making their way north, and that they are probably at this time on the Osage. Keep a lookout for them. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Ac~jutant- General. INDEPENDENCE, Mo., May 24, 18644.15 p. m. Col. JAMES MCFERRAN, Commanding, Warrensburq, Mo.: You will cause the country east of the Snibar Creek to be thor- oughly scouted by detachments of 10 to 15 men each (half on foot), the different detachments to be in vicinity of the Snibar on Friday, 27th instant. A number of like detachments from Second Colorado, mounted [and] on foot, will scout the country in vicinity and west of Snibar. Each man will wear fastened around his hat or cap a strip of red cloth until Monday, 30th instant, when it will be replaced by white, to be worn during the week ending June 5. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant-General. INDEPENDENCE, Mo., May 24, 18644.30 p. m. Col. JAMES MCFERRAN, Commanding, Warrensburg, Mo.: Move one company of command from Warrensburg to Kingsville. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant-General. WARRENSBURG, Mo., May 24, 1864. Capt. JAMES H. STEGER, (Received 10 ix in.) Assistant Adjutant- General, Independence, ]iIio.: Only Captain Thurbers battery and a very few mounted men here. Ordered Captain Wyckoffs company to Kingsville to-night. Col- onel McFerran out west on scout. I send messenger to Major Mul- lins to-night to furnish the scout for the Snibar. T. DOYLE, Adjutant, & c Page 23 CRAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 23 INDEPENDENCE, Mo., May 24, 1864tL4O p. m. Col. GEORGE H. HALL, Commanding, Jefferson City, Mo.: It is reported that rebels from Prices army are crossing the river at MeGirks Island, below Portland, and that a rebel mail passes that way via Cuba, on Southwest Branch. Send scouting party, with instructions to waylay the ronte. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPRINGFIELD, Mo., May 24, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General: Colonel Harrison dispatches that it is impossible for him to keep up the wires from Fayetteville to Cross Hollow. I shall station two companies at Cross Hollow. Major Burch says that Colonel Adair is again on Spavinaw with 200 men, and that Marmaduke is re- ported to be on White Stone Prairie with 1,500 men. The report in regard to Marmaduke is not reliable, in my opinion. There is a force of about 400 rebels on White River, below Buffalo City. I expect that Lieutenant-Colonel Cameron, Second Arkansas, attacked the force on White River yesterday or day before. Major Burch will attack and drive off Adairs force in a few days. The force that attacked Lamar represented to the citizens that they were a part of Marmadukes command. I have withdrawn my forces in Arkansas to Forsyth, Berryville, and Cassville, where there is graz- ing for horses, and where I have them better in hand. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier-General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., May 24, 1864. Brigadier-General FISK, Saint Louis, Mo.: The arms of Captain Bywaters Paw Paw company at Camden Point were stolen after being deposited in a building for shipment; about forty stand taken. There are various surmises in the matter. Captain Woods is in the city, asking to be relieved, and probably will resign. Several delegates from Weston and other places in Clay and Platte Counties represent serious troubles about to ensue. When are you coming? G. A. HOLLOWAY, Assistant Adjutant-General. SAINT LOUIS, Mo., May 24, 1864. Capt. G. A. HOLLOWAY, Assistant Adjutant-General: I leave here this p. in., via Hannibal, for Saint Joseph. Have waited General Rosecrans return, that I might get a definite answer as to troops. Have sent you several telegrams since Friday last Page 24 24 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. The people in Platte County must not be hasty in their action; an indiscriminate slaughter of the Paw Paws would not help matters any. Hold everything level until I reach you. I may remain one day at Macon. Ii have endeavored to learn whether or not Lieuten- ant Clarke was on his road to Saint Louis. He had better not come if he is not already on his way. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- ~ieneral. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., May 24, 18646 p. m. Brigadier-General FISK, Hannibal, Mo.: Your telegram of this a. in., from Saint Louis, received; the first since Friday last. Another man missing to-day. Delegation from Platte County in town to-day. I learn they have prevailed upon Colonel Williams to call Captain Johnstons company of Paw Paws into service at Weston and that arms are to be given them. I shall protest against the movement and ask Colonel Williams to await your return. Lieutenant Clarke is here; we deemed it inadvisable for him to go. The sooner you return the better. Business of the office 0 K. Captains Kemper and Younger failed to co-operate fully with Captain Fitzgerald, so his efforts have availed nothing. Nothing conclusive as to who committed the murders. G. A. HOLLOWAY, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. Co. K, NINTH CAY., MISSOURI STATE MILITIA, Brig. Gen. C. B. FISK Liberty, Mo., May 24, 1864. Gomdg. Dist. of North Missouri, Saint Joseph, Mo.: I have had in the last day or two various reports of bushwhackers in this and Platte County. I have sent out several scouts, but have not succeeded in finding one of them yet. There is no doubt but there are some in the country. I shall adopt a different course in future. I shall leave Liberty myself to-night with 15 men; shall go on foot, station my men at points where I have learned they fre- quent, and try their own game on them. I shall in addition to that send out 2 men as spies, who will know in what point of woods I will be at all times. Let them recruit if possible, and bring their recruits to me, or fall in with some of those fellows who are out there, and bring them in, or find out where these fellows may stay any night, whilst I am in the country, which will enable me to surround the house, barn, or camp. It will be my object to see my spies every night, and find out what they have learned during the day, and not to let any man, woman, or child know that I am in the country. You may rest assured that all in my power will be done, and done speedily, to rid this country of all such men. Whilst it may be with some difficulty yet I know that I can accomplish the work. When I return I will notify you of my success. I have the honor be, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. B. KEMPER, Captain Co. K, Ninth Cavalry, Missouri State Militia Page 25 CHAP. XLVI.] C0RRESP0~DENCE, ETC.-UNION. 25 LAWRENCE, May 24, 1864. General CURTIS: The bearers, Messrs. Spicer, Stotler, and Heritage, visit yon as a delegation from Emporia, Lyon Connty, for the pnrpose of procur- ing the cantonment in that vicinity of a sufficient number of troops to ~ct as pickets, patrols, & c., to gnard against the approach of guer- rillas from the sonthwest. From what I know of the condition of that section and the exposed position of its people, I very cheerfnlly and earnestly second their reqnest. A very large proportion of the people whose homes are there are nOw in the service; so many, indeed, that not enough are left to till the land and prodnce the sub- sistence that is aetnally reqnired of that region. To reqnire them to perform the necessary military dnty to insnre them against surprise would be very hard, still further reducing the industrial enei~gy of the 6ountry. That section constitutes a very wide gap, extending from Fort Riley to the posts on the Verdigris, and affords ingress to one of the richest and hitherto undisturbed regions of the State, and is compar- atively well supplied with stock and such booty as would be pecu- liarly attractive to roving bands of guerrillas. The gentlemen bearing this application are personally well and favorably known to me, and their statements will be entitled to your consideration. If it would be possible in the disposition of the troops of your depart- ment to grant their request, you would afford relief from serious apprehension to a community which has furnished more material for the army, in proportion to its strength, than any settlement in the United States. I am, general, your most obedient servant, EDMUND G. ROSS. HDQRS. DIsT. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, Miun., May 24, 1864. Maj. Gem JOHN POPE, Milwaukee: GENERAL: I have the honor to inclose herewith translation of letters* I have received from Gabriel Renville, dated at Two Lakes, not far from the Head of the Cotean, 14th and 15th instant. They contain information of a somewhat conflicting character, but from the tenor of his last-mentioned dispatch I am led to believe that there is some serious breach among the bands referred to, and the statement that they have been invited to remove to British terri- tory may be correct, especially as the Tetons are reported to have communicated with the Sissetons, while the Yanktonais are not mentioned. I have heretofore advised you of the fact that the refugee Medawakantons had determined to keep near the British boundary, so as to take refuge across the line in case of pursuit by our troops, and it may be that other bands, including some of the Yanktonais, are disposed to pursue the same course. If there is truth in the statements of the Indians as given to Ren- ville, it will make it the more necessary that the force destined for Devils Lake shall be strong and well provided with supplies, for any evidence of weakness in that quarter would be a strong tempta- tion to the numerous warriors within striking distance to attack * Not found Page 26 26 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. with overwhelming numbers. If General Sully fails to reach the point indicated by yon for a post on the Missonri River with steam- ers so as to furnish what is wanted for the construction and supply of the fort at Devils Lake, I cannot see how the post can be built, as it is not believed by Captain Carling or myself that the transpor- tation can be furnished here for the large amount of stores which will be needed, if ordered by this route. I am decidedly of the Jpin- ion that the half-breeds of Red River on both sides of the line should be prohibited from hunting buffalo within our territory and trading with the Indians within it, under penalty of having their horses, carts, and other property seized and confiscated. It is becoming more and more evident that it is for the interest of these people to discourage any termination of hostilities on the part of the Indians, and they therefore are as truly inimical to our Gov- ernment as the Indians themselves, if not more so; and with your sanction I propose to do what is in the power of the military author- ities of this district to embarrass and prevent, so far as practicable, all communication between them. It will be but just, should the course suggested be pursued, that I should give in advance full no- tice of the intentions of the Government with regard to these half- breeds. They now make two hunting excursions into our territory annually, in large numbers, and destroy immense herds of buffalo, the meat and tallow of which are transformed into pemmican, to fur- nish food for the inland posts of the Hudson Bay Company. I am convinced, if a summary step is put to these illegal intrusions upon our soil by men who are for the most part subjects of a foreign power, that it will be a comparatively easy task to bring the upper bands of Sioux to terms. I shall of course await your orders before taking any steps in the matter. I am happy to be able to state that one of the savages engaged in the late petty raid of which I informed you has been overtaken and killed by a detachment of the Sixth Regiment, and that the others were being pursued with zeal and .vigor, and I am in hopes they will share the fate of their comrade. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. H. SIBLEY Brigadier- General, Gomrnan~1ing. [MAY 24, 1864.For Pope to Secretary of War, in reference to hostile Indians harbored in British territory, see Series III.] SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 136. New Orleans, La., Jfiliay 25, 1864. * * * * * * 3. Lieut. Col. J. Bailey, Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry, will without delay report for temporary duty to Maj. Gen. Ed. R. S. Canb manding the Military Division of West Mississippi. y, * * * * * * * 17. Brig. Gen. B. S. Roberts will, upon his arrival in this city, report to Maj. Gen. J. J. Reynolds, commanding Defenses of New Orleans. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Banks: GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 27 27 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, May 25, 1864. His Excellency J. T. LEWIS, Governor of Wisconsin: SIR: For his distinguished services, rendered during the recent campaign in this department, I take great pleasure in recommending to you Lieut. Col. Joseph Bailey, of the Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry. I have issued to this officer a letter of appointment as colonel of the Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Col. F. A. Boardman. This appointment will remain in force until your pleasure can be known in the case. With the earnest hope that you may think proper to confirm this promotion, I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your obe- dient servant, N. P. BANKS, Major-General, Gommanding. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRs. DETACH. 13TH ARMY CORPS, No. 4. Morganza, La., May 25, 1864. Until further orders headquarters Detachment Thirteenth Army Corps will be at Baton Rouge, La., the brigadier-general having been ordered there with a part of the command. Brigadier-General Lawler, being the senior officer at this place, will assume command of the troops remaining here, and will make frequent and full reports to these headquarters at Baton Rouge. By order of Brig. Gen. W. P. Benton: GEO. W. STEIN, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, IIDQRs. 19TH A. C. AND U. S. FORCES, No. 118. ~ Morganza, La., May 25, 1864. * * * * * * * 3. When Colonel Landrams division of the Thirteenth Army Corps moves, which will not be until further orders are given from these headquarters, it will go to Baton Rouge, to which place the baggage and land transportation will be sent. One regiment will accompany the baggage, & c., to attend to its debarkation and guard it. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Emory. FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant- General. THIBODEAUX, LA., May 25, 1864. Brigadier-General DWIGHT, Chief of Staff, New Orleans, La.: SIR: I went yesterday to Brashear for the purpose of giving per- sonal attention to the defenses of the railroad. I have re-enforce Page 28 28 LOUISIANA AND TIlE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. the guards and directed such a system of patrols of every practi- cable approach as will enable us to rally sufficient force for its pro- tection at the point attacked, if the attempt shall be made by any moderate force. While at Brashear, Mrs. Porter, who I believe is known at headquarters, arrived on the A. G. Brown. She reports one large company at Patterson, four ditto at La Pouches planta- tion, 7 miles beyond Patterson, two companies between Brashear and Patterson, also Viiicents scouts at Pattersonville. Bush at Franklin with his regiment. A regiment on the march from Ope- lousas and expected at Franklin last night, and that their intentibn was to take the Bay, when they should be in sufficient force. I shall try to keep poste(l in their numbers and movements, but am at a great loss for reliable scouts and spies. Can you send me some from New Orleans? My greatest need is cavalry. The regi- ment and battalion promised should be forwarded without delay. I could Ii ave bagged everything this side of Franklin by a dash last night, if I had been provided with a dashing regiment of cavalry. Captain Washburne, from whom I have received cordial co-opera- tion, will send a boat into Lake Palourde each day. I would respectfully state, as matter of opinion, that with an ad- ditional naval force in the bay, and as a heavier armament of the works at Brashear and Berwick, these points may be held against any force the enemy is likel strations against Biashear y to bring against them. The demon- ay be, and probably are, intended as a feint, and Napoleonville and La Fourche Crossing be the objective point. In this view of the matter I would ask for another battery and an additional regiment of infantry, the latter to be divided between these places. A section of 12-pounder mountain howitzers would be very serv- iceable to my scouting parties. They are simple, easily handled, and can be taken wherever cavalry can go. I have found them a most useful and effective arm in this kind of service. I inclose you cir- cular taken on a prisoner brought into Brashear. I have the honor to be, your obedient servant, JOHN McNEIL, ~ Commanding District of La Fourche. [Inclosure.i CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WESTERN LOUISIANA, In the Field, May 18, 1864. To the People of Saint Landry, Galcasieu, Vermillion, La Fayette, Saint Martin, and Saint Marys: Having rid the country of the enemy, the major-general com- manding is determined likewise to clear it of jayhawkers and de- serters, and that too with very little delay or hesitation. Therefore, persons who owe military service to the Confederate States, and are not now in the army, are hereby ordered and directed to come for- ward and join the Louisiana infantry regiments on duty in the State, on or before the 1st day of June, 1864; otherwise they will be considered and treated as jayhawkers and shot down on sight. By order of Maj. Gen. R. Taylor: LOUTS BUSH, Colonel Fourth Louisiana Cavalry Page 29 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. NEW ORLEANS, lJIay 25, 1864. Maj. GEORGE B~ DRAKE, A. A. G., Dept. of the Gulf: SIR: I have the honor to submit the following as the best estimate of the cavalry forces in the Department of the Gulf which can be made up from the data now in this office. I am, sir, very truly, your obedient servant, W. BABCOCK, Lieut. Gol. Seventy-fifth N. Y. Vols., Acting Aide-de-Camp. I) Cs 5, S 0 0 0 6 z CAVALRY BRIGADED. First Brigade: 14th New York Cay- 6 airy. 16th Indiana Mounted 10 Infantry. 2d Louisiana Mount- 10 ed Infantry. 6th Missouri Cavalry. 6 b2, 136 [Inclosure.] Condition. 12th Illinois cavalry... 12 bl,200 Wellarmed. Second Brigade: 118th Illinois Mounted Infantry. 3d Illinois Cavalry... Third Brigade: 1st Louisiana Cavalr3 87th Illinois Mounted Infantry. 2d Maine cavalry.... Fourth Brigade: 3d Massachusetts Cavalry. 6th Massachusetts Cavalry. 2d New Hampshire Cavalry. 2d Illinois Cavalry... 10 5 8 10 12 12 10 10 12 3d Maryland Cavalry 10 Fifth Brigade: 2d New York Vet- eran Cavalry. 12 18th New York Cavalry 12 9 468 365 500 400 bl, 200 b2, 946 645 1,200 1,000 A new regiment, well appointed. 5tations. In the field ....do ....do ....do Eightcompallies in field and four compa- nies at Green- ville, La. Port Hudson.... do In the field ....do Nine companies at Greenville andthree com- panies in field. In the field do ....do ....do Remarks. Howitzer battery in- cluded in this regi- ment. One battalion of this reg- iment, mounted and armed, is at Memphis awaiting shipment here. One battalion, dismounted and un- armed, is at Baton Rouge. One company is on duty atThibodeaux and one company on pioneer duty. A veteran regi- -- - .do One company at Bra- ment, nearly shear and 210 men, all mounted one company and re cruits, at Greenville. Two companies ... - do Two companies at Pass lately cap - Cavallo; three en m - tured in the panies, dismounted, at field Greenville. do Only two battalions in this department. 3d Rhode Island Cay- 500 airy. Total 12,560 a Taken from latest report at hand. b These figures will be sli~htly reduced by excess of losses in late campaign over gain in recruits, but not very greatly. do CHAP. XLVI.] 29 Regiments Page 30 30 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. cI Regiments. ~ Condition. Stations. Remarks. o o ~ z ~ CAVALRY NOT BRIGADED. 1st Texas Cavalry 9 621 Armed and have Brownsville butfewliorses. 2d Texas Cavalry 5 413 ... .do do VidaPs Partisan Rangers 1 77 ... do do 4th Wisconsin Cavalry.... 10 900 About half Baton Rouge ... armed and mounted. 11th New York (Scotts 12 1,100 Well fitted out, In Defenses of 900). needing some New Orleans. horses. 2d Louisiana Cavalry 7 500 Unarmed and Baton Rouge Serving as infantry; one dismounted, company at Whitehall. except one company. Company C, 4th Indiana 1 60 In field General McClernands Cavalry headquarters. Company I, 15th Illinois 1 70 Unarmed and Cavalry depot, Cavalry, dismounted New Orleans. Company C, 1st Indiana 1 50 Kennerville, La. Cavalry. Company F, 15th Illinois 1 70 Bonnet Carre... Cavalry. Total 3,861 Grand total 16,421 1 The above figures show a somewhat larger force than the re- ports of the cavalry in the field, but the recruits in this city for dis- tribution to their regiments, not shown in above estimate, will make the general result very nearly correct. Respectfully submitted. W. BABCOCK, Lieut. Gol. 75th N. Y. Vols., Actg. Aide-de-Gamp, in Charge. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 25, 18642.30 p. m. Major-General STEELE, Little Rock, Ark.: A body of Indians have left Kansas for the Indian Territory, under a military escort. Please send an escort to meet them On the Kansas border. H. W. HALLECK Major-General, Chief of Staff. CAIRO, ILL., May 25, 1864 (Received 4.45 a. in., 26th.) Maj. T. T. ECKERT: General Steele reports, in communication dated Little Rock, 21st, addressed to General Rosecrans, that rebel General Shelby has crossed Arkansas and is moving north, with force variously esti- mated from 2,500 to 5,000 men, and four 10-pounder Parrotts. Sup- posed intention to make raid on railroad between Little Rock and T)evalls Bluff. Perhaps intend going to Missouri. His force is well mounted. W. J. MASON Page 31 CHAP. XLVI.] 31 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. ENGINEER DEPARTMENT, Washington, ]Ii[ay 25, 1864. Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY New Orleans, La.: SIR: I have to request that Capt. J. C. Palfrey, Corps of Engi- neers, now serving on the staff of the Department of the Gulf, may be relieved from that service as soon as possible and ordered to re- turn to his duties at Ship Island. It is understood that there has been a necessity in the affairs of the Department of the Gulf which has required the aid of Captain Palfrey, as well as of all other assist- ance of officers that could be reached. It is hoped, however, that by the time this letter, will have reached you his services can be dispensed with, and it is in this view that I make the request that he may be returned to his proper duties, as being the only officer charged with engineer operations on the permanent defenses now in progress in the Gulf of Mexico. The inclosed order will show you the views of the War Department as made known in a former like case. Captain Palfrey will be instructed from here to obey your orders in all cases of emergency. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, RICHARD DELAFIELD, Brigadier- General and Chief of Engineers. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., May 25, 1864. Brig. Gen. C. C. ANDREWS, Comdg. Detach. Second Division, Seventh Army Corps: GENERAL: The brigadier-general commanding directs that you have the 35 mounted men which Colonel Stuart reports that he can furnish cross the river at once, join what mounted men there are of the Second Missouri Cavalry (Merrills Horse), and march to-night at 1 oclock for the Cadron Ferry, where there is a force of 50 men stationed. The commanding officer will report at these headquarters this evening at 5 oclock. The general further directs that you have the Tenth Illinois Cavalry all crossed to the north side of the Arkan- sas River to-morrow, the commanding officer to report to Lieuten- ant-Colonel Moyers, commanding. The Tenth Illinois will go into camp in or near the quarters formerly occupied by the Sixty-second Illinois Infantry. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., ]IIay 25, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel MOYERS, Commanding Post of Flnntersville: COLONEL: There will be a mounted force started to-night at 1 oclock for the Cadron. The monnted men of the Second Missouri (Merrills Horse), of your command, have been ordered as a part of the force. There is a Captain Williams in camp somewhere nea Page 32 32 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIppI. [CHAP. XLVI. you that the general wishes notified to be ready to go with the party to-night. Captain Williams commands an independent company of rangers. Colonel Ohr will probably know something of him. In case the Second Missouri are not notified that they are to go to the Cadron please have them get ready. The Tenth Illinois Cavalry are ordered to cross the river and report to you. They are to go into camp in or near the quarters formerly occupied by the Sixty-second Illinois Infantry. Be sure and have Captain Williams ready, also the Merrill Horse. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjatant-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE FRONTIER, Fort Smith, Ark., May 25, 1864. Maj. Gen. F. STEELE, Commanding Department of Arkansas: DEAR SIR: I have sent a sufficient force to Clarksville under Cloud to head Shelby if he is driven back. My last information is that he went toward Batesville. I have nothing new from the south except rumors of Maxey or Cooper coming this way, for which I am pre- pared. The river is now rising quite rapidly. I want all the boats to be sent back as soon as possible; all should be sent that can be spared, as it may be the last rise. I will endeavor to protect the boats this side of Dardanelle. Very truly, yours, JOHN M. THAYER, Brigadier- General, Commanatng. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, Vicksbnrg, Miss., May 25, 1864. Brig. Gen. N. B. BUFORD, Commanding District qf East Arkansas, Helena, Ark.: SIR: The major-general commanding requests that you will reduce the force now stationed at the mouth of White River to 50 men. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. S. MELVILLE, First Lient. and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DISTRICT OF NORTHEASTERN ARKANSAS, Jacksonport, Ark., May 25, 1864. Major-General STEELE, Comdg. Dept. of Arkansas, Little Rock, Ark.: GENERAL: I have the honor to report that, the transports sent to this station not being sufficient to accommodate my whole command, I have placed the fleet of steamers under command of Col. William D. Wood, Eleventh Regiment Missouri Cavalry Volunteers, with all the sick and dismounted men of my command, together with all - quartermaster and commissary stores, to leave to-night at 7 oclock Page 33 33 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. I will move at same time by land on east side of White River, with 800 men, mounted, armed, and furnished with three days rations, and will be at the landing opposite Devalls Bluff in the afternoon of the 28th instant, when I hope to have facilities for Crossing. I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, R. R. LIVINGSTON, Colonel First RegI. Nebraska Cavalry, Comdg. District. PILOT KNOB, lIifay 25, 1864. Brigadier-General EWING: SIR: Please inform me whivh will be most agreeable to your wishes, to send two companies numbering 70 each, or for me to divide one large company of 80, placing 40 men at Hermaun and 40 at Franklin; or would you prefer me sending two small companies as above mentioned? J. F. TYLER, Colonel. CAMP DETACHMENT SEVENTH KANSAS CAVALRY, Sullivan Station, Mo., May 25, 1864. Lient. H. HANNAHS, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Saint Louis District: LIEUTENANT: In obedience to Special Orders, No. 106, dated head- quarters Saint Louis District, Saint Louis, May 24, 1864, I proceeded with my detachment of the Seventh Kansas Cavalry to Bourbon, a station on the Southwest Branch of the Pacific Railroad. On arriv- ing there I found that it would be imprudent to stay there on account of the scarcity of water; water for cooking purposes being lj miles from the station and stock water 3 miles. On learning this I moved back to Sullivan Station, where I am now encamped. In my opin- ion this is a much better place for operations than Bourbon. From the best information I can get, there are some guerrillas in the country. Seven were seen at Biddles store, a distance of 10 miles north of this point, on Monday night.. They plundered Biddles store and then started south. The squad spoken of in Colonel Krum- sicks letter are said to have gone to Howard County. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, WM. S. MOORHOUSE, Captain, Seventh Kansas Vet. Cctv., Comdg. Detach. [First indorsement.] Respectfully forwarded, for the information of the general com- manding the departnwnt. THOMAS EWING, JR., Brigadier- General. [Second indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, May 27, 1864. Respectfully returned, to know what orders were given to the detachment, upon receipt of the within communication, by General Ewing. By order of Major-General Rosecrans: FRANK ENO, Assistant Adjutant-General. 3 R RVOL XXXIV, PT I Page 34 :34 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLYI. [Third indorsernent.] HEADQUARTERS SAINT Louis DISTRICT, Saint Louis, Mo., J$Iiay 28, 1864. Respectfully returned. I gave Captain Moorhouse instructions to keep the country clear of guerrillas, as far as he could, in the western part of my district, and to follow any bands he might find or hear of, without feeling hiluself restricted by district lines. I see nothing in the within let- ter calling for further instructions, and I have given none. It will perhaps be recollected that the information of the presence of guer- rillas in the southwest part of Franklin County was in a letter of Colonel Krumsick to the adjutant-general of the State of Missouri, dated 18th May, which letter reached my office at noon of the 24th. Captain Moorhouse left here in the evening of the 24th, which was fully six days after Colonel Krumsick reported the presence of the guerrillas. I presume they were beyond his reach when he got there or he would have followed them out of the district. THOMAS EWING, JR., Brigadier- General. INDEPENDENCE, Mo., May 25, 18641.30 p. m. Col. JAMES H. FORD, ~iJoinrnanding, Kansas Guy, Mo.: The coinnianding general directs that the garrison at Snibar and this place be increased by one squadron to each. Will be at Kansas City by noon to-morrow. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant- General. CIRCULAR.] . HEADQUARTERS FOURTH SUB-DISTRICT, Kansas City, Mo., May 25, 1864. I. The colonel commanding orders that the following directions for a complete sco~it of Little Blue, Big Blue, and Snibar Hills be made on the evening of May 27, 11864. The commanding officers of the several detachments and stations, to whom this circular will be sent, will be required to strictly observe and faithfully carry out its instructions. II. Punctually at sunset, from the stations of Westport, Hickman Mills, Independence, and Snibar, 15 dismounted men, under the com- mand of a commissioned officer or an intelligent, trusty non-com- missioned officer, who knows the district signals, will start out on a night scout with five days rations. At the same time, from Pleas- alit Hill 15 dismounted men and 15 mounted men, similarly pro- vided, will also start out at sunset, and from Kansas City Sergeant Coy and his detachment of picked men will also go out on the same duty. They will caution their men to use all precautions against the accidental discharge of guns and pistols; they will minutely and critically inspect arms and ammunition before setting out and see that everything is in a condition for immediate and effective service. A badge of red cloth, flannel, or calico will be worn on their hats. After next Monday a white badge will be worn in the place of the red one Page 35 35 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. III. The scouting done according to the above, directions will be divided up as follows: The squad from Hickman Mills will scout from the head of Little Blue down toward the Missouri. The squad fromWestport will examine the Big Bhie and its branches from Little Santa P6 down toward Westport. The squad from Kansas City will scout along the Big Blue from east of Westport to the Missouri River. The detachment from Independence will scout the middle and lower part of Little Blue to the Missouri River. The detach- ment from Snibar and Pleasant Hill will scout over the Snibar Hills; the Pleasant Hill detachment beginning near Lone Jack and going northward toward Sibley and the Missouri River, and the squad from Snibar from that post west and north toward the Little Blue and the Missouri River; the commanding officers at Pleasant Hill and Snibar (Major Pritchard and Captain Moses), if necessary, arranging between them precisely the part of the Snibar Hills they will mutually examine. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, EDWARD L. BERTHOUD, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. INDEPENDENCE, Mo., May 25, 18649 a. m. Col. JAMES MCFERRAN, Warrensburg, JIJio.: Do not have less than three companies of your regiment at War- rensburg; two west of there. Hold the balance, except the three companies in Henry and Saint Clair Counties, in western part of La Fayette County and Lexington, all in position to concentrate rapidly, if necessary. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant-General. SAINT LOUIS, Mo., May 25, 1864. General SANBORN, Springfield, Mo.: The general commanding desires me to thank you for your full in: formation in regard to movements of enemy in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas, and for your exertions in keeping order. The Seventh Kansas Cavalry, about 700 strong, will be sent to you as soon as it gets arms, and it is hoped it will afford you all the required assistance. ~. D. GREENE, Major and Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Springfield, Mo., May 25, 1864. Colonel HARRISON, Commanding, Fayetteville, Ark.. We have no trains on the road to Fayetteville, south of Cassyille. Colonel Phelps has been ordered to station two companies at Cross Hollow. General Sanborn will be at Cassville to-morrow evening, inspecting the troops. Communicate with him. W. D. HUBBARD, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General Page 36 36 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Springfield, Julio., May 25, 1864. Col. JOHN D. ALLEN, Commanding, Mount Vernon, Mo.: SIR: Your Communication of date May 23 is received. The gen- eral commanding directs me to inform you that he is fully advised of the force of the enemy in Benton County, Ark., and does not con- sider that the movement you propose to make into Arkansas, in con- junction with Major Burch, can be of any benefit or advantage to us at this time, and directs that it will not be made. The only force of the enemy in Benton County, Ark., is Browns command, number- ing about 60 men. You will advise Major Burch of these facts. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. D. HUBBARD, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. SAINT LOUIS, Mo., May 25, 1864. Brigadier-General FISK, Saint Joseph, Mo.: Make a thorough investigation of the cause of the recent murders in your district, whether they were committed because of loyalty, position in the army, or from personal animosities. Inform Colonel More and other leaders of the conservative or rebel sympathizing parties whose characters are involved by reason of their friends being engaged in them, that they must endeavor to prevent their recurrence. W. S. ROSECRANS, ]lfajor- General. HANNIBAL, Mo., May 25, 1864. Capt. G. A. HOLLOWAY, Assistant Adjutant-General: Your telegram of last evening is received. Colonel Williams will not place Captain Johnstons company on duty until I return; I shall be there to-night. We shall have other regular troops, and enough of them, too, to care well for Platte County and all other counties. I shall go to Weston to-morrow, probably. Telegraph me at Macon or Brookfield. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. CRAB ORCHARD, Mo., May 25, 1864. General FISK: DEAR SIR: In haste, I will try to inform you of the perils that the loyal people are in. In the west and southwest corner of Ray County, Mo., last Friday night a week, Mr. Sutton had his skiff and seine, and went down the Missouri River. At Camden they were halted. The thieves represented that they were movers from Kan- sas. They went down the river 4 or 5 miles and met a boat. They took passage up the river on the boat. Where they got off I cannot say, but I believe that skiff is at this time 2 miles below Sibley, on the south side of the Missouri River Page 37 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 37 Now, my reason for thinking that skiff is there is this: On last Sunday night they made a raid on the Union citizens 8 miles south of this place. I was notified just at daylight Monday morning. I raised 15 men of the loyal Class and started for that vicinity, where the robbery was committed. I struck the river about 10 miles above in the cottonwood timber, and made a drive for the mouth of Fishing River, where it empties into the Missouri River. Just 1 mile above the mouth I found where the thieves had swum the Missouri River. The bushwhackers had stolen 6 horses, but on their way off with these spoils some of their Southern friends notified them that they had 2 horses that belonged to men who had served in Prices army. Those horses were let go, but they kept the other 4 until they aimed to swim the river. My young stallion, when they pushed him off the bluff bank into the river, ran out and tore loose from the party and made his escape. Now, permit me to state to you the true facts in the premises, after a sharp ride of 32 miles on Monday. Every place where those rebels or sympathizers lived, they were all at work, never even raising their heads until I would call to them, asking them whether they had heard of the jayhawking the night before. Invariably their answer was no, with as munch astonishment as if they lived in Saint Paul, Minn. There was not one who would turn out to aid the Union people in recovering their losses. Jacksonites who lived within 300 yards of one Union man, who was robbed the night before, when my little party got there at 2 oclock the next day and asked him concerning the robbery, he made very strange of the facts. Now [I am] very sorry to say, but [it is] too true to be disputed, the rebels have in this country double protection. They are protected in the daytime by the Federal arm, and protected at night by the jayhawkers. Just look; the Union [men are] here without either. The loyal men are here without arms or ammuni- tion. General, can it be done or notremove the commander at Richmond, Ray County, Mo.? It is the wish of the Union men that Col. A. J. Barr be empowered to select the company who shall bear arms in defense of our county. The Union men of this county look to me for immediate relief be- fore they would go to Richmond for help. If we had arms and am- munition, I could take the citizens of this vicinity and beat the militia at Richmond to death. Here is another thing I wish to call your attention to. I stopped a peddler on Monday last. I found ~he had an order from the provost-marshal at Kansas City for 5 pounds of powder and 10,000 caps. I asked him whom this was for. He told me it was for James Hull, one of Prices soldiers, John Frakes, and Thomas Dillen, both aides to Price in 1861; and many other things I could tell you if I had the time, but as the mail is waiting I must close. Please let me hear from you at the earliest period. General, I am, sir, yourmost obedient servant, ABRAHAM ALLEN. SAVANNAH, Mo., ]Jfay 25, 1864. Brig. Gen. C. B. FIsK, Saint Joseph, Mo.: GENERAL: It is with no ordinary feelings that I now address you. Ominous indeed are the tokens in Andrew. The murdering of our brothers in Buchanan and Platte, the presence in our county of Page 38 38 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPL [CHAP. XLVI. large number of armed sympathizers, their threats, their secret meetings, are unmistakable exponents of the storm about to break in thunder peals upon us. Never since the gathering of rebels under Saunders and Patton have Union men felt so insecure in their lives, property, and peace. The reported appointments of field officers for the Andrew County militia has produced a feeling here which can- not be suppressed by sympathizing or copperhead officers. Men who invaded Kansas to outrage the virgin Territory, who aided, counte- nanced, and encouraged the murder of Father Holland, who swore that Fremonts proclamation had knocked all their Unionism out, cannot command the loyal militia of Andrew. I know whereof I speak. Forbearance ultimately ceases to be a virtue, and let me appeal to you to prevent the inauguration of a reign of terror in our county. We are ready to serve our country in any capacity. We organized ten companies at the last call, and are willing to report at any time or place for duty under loyal offi- cers. We are ready to make any sacrifice for the weal of our bleed- ing country, but we cannot, we must not, serve with those who har- bored Jo. Hart, under those who have tried to murder us. These I think are the feelings of 600 [meii iii] Andrew County. For myself, I am willing to do any service for the Government established by our revolutionary ancestors that she may require at my hands. With much respect, your most obedient servant, W. P. HOBSON. Maj. C. S. CHARLOT, PAOLA, KANS., May 25, 1864. Asst. Ac~jt. Gen., Fort Leavenworth, Kans.: Two sections Ninth Wisconsin Battery, under the captain, arrived at Council Grove on the 20th instant. His report will be forwarded by next mail. THOS. J. McKEAN, Brigadier- General, U. S. Volunteers, Comdg. District. PAOLA, KANS., May 25, 1864. Major-General CURTIS, Commanding Department, Fort Leavenworth, Kans.: I request more explicit instructions in regard to sending the In- diaiis south from Humboldt. I know nothing in regard to these In- dians except what is contained in two short telegrams from you of the 13th instant. The points upon which it would be convenient for me t& be informed are, first, to what point are we to furnish escort from this district; second, what means of transportation have they, and what are we to furnish; third, what is required in regard to subsistence. THOS. J. McKEAN, Brigadier- General, U. S. Volunteers. Major CHARLOT, PAOLA, KANS., May 25, 1864. Assistant A~jntant-General, Fort Leavenworth, Kans.: Information came by last nights mail that a detachment of Colo- rado troops under Lieutenant Eayre were attacked by 400 Cheyenn Page 39 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 39 Tndians on the 16th instant, near Smoky Hill. The Indians were dri yen from the field after several hours fighting. The Indians lost 28 killed, the detachment 4 killed and 3 wounded. The lieutenant arrived at Fort Lamed with his detachment on the 19th. Official letters from Fort Lamed will be forwarded by to-morrows mail. THOS. J. MeKEAN, Brigadier- General, U. S. Volunteers, Comdg. District. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTH KANSAS, Paola, Kans., May 25, 1864. Col. C. W. BLAIR, Corndg. 1st Brig., Dist. of South Kans., Fort Scott, Kans.: COLONEL: By direction of the general commanding the district, I inclose herewith copies of several communications from the major-general commanding the department, in reference to an escort for refugee Indians now at Humboldt. You will perceive that it is expected that the necessary escort will be furnished from the troops on our southern border as far as Fort Gibson, unless relieved before reaching that post by troops sent from there. General Curtis desires that the Indians be indulged, if practicable, in the matter of sending a gun on wheels. If possible a howitzer will be sent with the es- cort. All the information upon the subject that has reached these headquarters is contained in the telegrams alluded to. You will make arrangements for carrying out the intention of General Curtis in the matter by sending a proper escort from your brigade, under command of a good officer. Lieutenant-Colonel Plumb had best not be detached at present, as it might interfere with the progress of the defenses at Humboldt. You will perceive that ti~ansportation and subsistence for themselves is all that the escort will be obliged to take. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. S. HAMPTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTH KANSAS, Paola, Kans., May 25, l864~ Capt. J. W. PARMETAR, Twelfth Kansas Infantry, eomdg. Post, Fort Lamed, Kans.: CAPTAIN: I have the honor of acknowledging the receipt of your communications in regard to the troubles with the Indians in your vicinity. The general commanding the district directs me to say that a company of cavalry has been sent from Fort Riley to re-en- force your command, which will probably arrive at your post before you receive this communication. Your communications, together with the report of Lient. George S. Eayre, have been forwarded to department headquarters, for the information of the major-general commanding. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. S. HAMPTON, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 40 40 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 25, 186412.Os p. rn. Major-General POPE Milwaukee: You will immediately send the Sixth Minnesota Regiment to Helena, Ark. H. W. HALLECK Major-General and Chtef of Staff. General H. II. SrnLEY, MILWAUKEE, WIS., Mity 25, 1864. Saint Paal, Minn.: If the grass is not high enough to support animals by June 1, you are authorized to delay march of Thomas for eight or ten days. Let me know by telegraph should you do so. JNO. POPE, Major- General. HDQRS. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, Miun., May 25, 1864. Maj. Gen. JOIIN POPE, Milwaukee: My column will be ready to move from Fort Ridgely 1st June. I think the grass will permit the march by 5th. I will inform you in time. I shall go to superintend departure next week. H. H. SIBLEY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HDQRS. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul Minn Col. M. T. THOMAS, .~ May 25, 1864. U. S. Volunteers, Fort Ridgely: COLONEL: You have been selected by the brigadier-general com- manding, on account of his belief in your ability, vigilance, and discretion as an officer, to command the expeditionary column desig- nated to join Brigadier-General Sully on the Missouri River, to oper- ate against the hostile Sioux Indians, and on the eve of your depart- ure he deems it his duty to give you such instructions and make such suggestions with regard to the course to be pursued by you as may tend to facilitate your operations. You will also find herewith cer- tified copy of the directions of Major-General Pope with reference to the general programme of the campaign by which, so far as applica- ble to your command, you will of course be governed. The first point to be decided is the line of your march from Fort Ridgely. Crossing the Minnesota River at the post ferry, or at the lower agency, you will follow the trail of the expedition of 1863, until you reach Inkpa River, when you will take the old route up the valley of that stream marked in Warrens map as General Sullys route of 1856. Whether it will be better to follow it unti Page 41 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 41 you cross the Coteau de Prairie, or diverge more to the north in the direction of the mouth of Maple River, a tributary of the James River, which is nearly east of the point on Bordache or Bourbeuse Creek, near the Missouri, which is specified as the point of junction with General Sullys command, must be determined by yourself, after consultation with Major Brown, who has been appointed chief guide and chief of scouts for the expedition. The understanding with General Sully is that our respective forces shall meet on Bor- dache Creek (Bourbeuse on Warrens map) on the 20th June, and you will please bear this in mind in regulating your daily marches. Secondly. Unless officers and men are fully imbued with a sense. of the absolute necessity of treating their horses kindly and hus- banding their strength as much as possible, the command will soon be reduced to comparative inefficiency. You will therefore give and enforce the strictest orders against any cruelty and neglect of the animals, and against their being ridden faster than a walk, ex- cept when the men are employed on service which requires more speedy action. Much can be done to preserve the condition and strength of the horses by a vigilant supervision on the part of the officers. Thirdly. The utmost care should be taken, not only while baiting the horses by day, but in securing them at night, to guard against a stampede by Indians, who are exceedingly expert in creating alarm among animals. The same remark should apply also to the mules and beef-cattle. These latter should be corralled inside of the wagons in the center of the camp at night. Fourthly. The site of the camp will always, of course, be selected with a view to facility of defense. With this view a high com- manding ground in the prairie, remote from ravines and thickets, should be chosen, and the camp formed in a hollow square, with the artillery posted at the opposite angles, so as to sweep all approaches to it. So soon as you have reached a point where there is reason to believe that Indians are in the vicinity, or that there is a probability that attempts will be made upon the camp, the line of sentinels should be doubled, and rifle-pits made every night in which two or more can take refuge in case of an attack and hold the enemy at bay until full preparations are made to receive him. Do not spare the pick or the spade where there is cause to think that their use in the construction of rifle-pits or earth-works may save the life or limb of one of your men. Labor in that direction is always well bestowed, and will probably save you from the confusion and danger of a night attack from the savages. You will be accompanied by an efficient body of scouts, who, under their experienced leader, Major Brown, will be of incalculable serv- ice. Divided into two equal parts, they should be made to ~do duty on alternate days, far in the advance and on the flanks of the column while on the march, 80 as to give timely notice of the presence of Indians. General Sullys scouts will be on the look- out for your column soon after the crossing of the James River, and should be communicated with as soon as possible. Due precaution should be taken not to permit any violence to be offered to Indians who approach in small numbers in the daytime with a flag of truce or other evidence of friendly intentions, as it is possible some of those who have tendered their submission to the Government may be found on James River or elsewhere on the line of march. Your duty is to report to Brigadier-General Sully o Page 42 42 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. your arrival at Bordache or Bourbeuse Creek, and act in accord- aiice with his orders. When detached by him the course to be pursued by you is sufficiently indicated in the instructions from department headquarters furnished you herewith. Captain Jones, of the Third Minnesota Battery, has been intrusted with a Warrens map, properly mounted, for your use. You will be expected to com- municate with these headquarters whenever opportunity offers, and to make the requisite reports of your command. By command of Brigadier-General Sibley: I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. C. OLIN, Assi8tant Adjzdant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST Milwaukee, Wis., May 25, 1864. Brig. Gen. A. SULLY Commanding District of Iowa: GENERAL: I again invite your attention to my letter to you of the 13th instant and to my telegram of the 20th instant, in relation to the movement of the force to be sent from Minnesota to join yon at the mouth of Bordache Creek. General Sibley will dispatch this force from the upper Minnesota River by the 30th of this month, with thirty days rations. You must provide for their sup~)ly at Bordache Creek or elsewhere at the expiration of this time. If you are not able to get stores to Bordache Creek in time, send the necessary orders to this force to proceed to some point lower down on the Missouri River where you can supply them. When they march from the upper Minnesota they pass out of General Sibleys jurisdiction, and will of course depend upon you, to whom they are ordered to report, for their supply after the expiration of the thirty days for which they are provided. The unusual and ex- cessive drought on the plains west of Minnesota has put back the spring, and it is doubtful whether grass will be sufficiently advanced by June 1 to supply the animals. I have directed General Sibley in this event to delay the march of the troops for eight or ten days. If he m~tkes this change in their movements you will be duly notified. I am, general, respectfnllly, your obedient servant, JOHN POPE, Major- General, Commanding. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, Natchez, Miss., May 26, 1864. ADJUTANT-GENERAL, Washington, D. U.: SIR: I have the honor to inform you that the headquarters offices of this division have for the present been established at Natchez, Miss., to which address I have to request that communications for the commanding general may be sent. I have also to reqtfest that I may be furnished as early as possible with the following books, orders, & c., for use at these headquarters: Fifteen copies Revise Page 43 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 43 Army Regulations, ten copies Army Register (latest issue), one copy General Orders, 1863, with index; one copy General Orders, 1864, as far as issued; one copy Official Army and Navy Gazette. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. T. CHRISTENSEN, Major, Assistant Adjutant- General. The major-general commanding left this place for Yicksburg on the 24th instant. POTOMAC RIVER, May 26, 1864. Major-General CANBY, Hdqrs. Department of the Gulf, Mississippi River: You asked me for a good quartermaster to be near your person. Captain Sawtelle is at Brownsville; sent there upon a requisition for a trusty officer to take charge of important business. He writes that lie finds little to occupy him and desires more active employment. I have a high opinion of Captain Sawtelle, and advise you to inquire into the business at Brownsville, and unless very important, to call him to you. He has great experience in the field, and has been most highly appreciated by all with whom he has served. Respectfully, M. C. MEIGS, Quartermaster- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIL. DIV. OF WEST Mississi~~i, No. 24. Vicksburg, Miss., May 26, 1864. ii. The detachment of the Seventeenth Army Corps now under the command of Brig. Gen. T. Kilby Smith will proceed without delay to Meniphis, Teun., and report to Maj. Gen. C. C. Washburn, commanding District of West Tennessee. The transportation brought to this place by this command will be used in conveying it to Memphis, and will be retained at that place until further orders. 2. Capt. John M. Wilson, Corps of Engineers, is announced as assistant inspector-general of the Division of West Mississippi. Any report or information called for by him will be promptly furnished, and any orders given by him, under the authority of the command- ing general, will be respected. By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby: C. T. CHRISTENSEN, Major, Assistant Ac~jutant- General. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, Viclcsburg, Miss., May 26, 1864. Brig. Gen. A. J. SMITH, Gomdg. Detach. 16th and 17th A. U, Vic1~sburg, Miss.: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you have one of your brigades and a battery in readiness to move at a mo- ments notice for the purpose of dislodging a battery. Transports to be in readiness to receive and convey the troops to their destina- tion. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. S. MELVILLE, First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General Page 44 44 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, Vicksburg, Miss., Miay 26, 1864. Brig. Gen. A. 5. SMITH, (ifomdg. Detach. 16th and 17th A. C., Viclcsburg, Miss.: GENERAL: The commanding general directs me to inform yon that transportation will be furnished for the troops of Brig. Gen. T. K. Smiths command on board the steamer Missonri, which is ex- pected to arrive to-night from New Orleans. Should she not arrive in time, the quartermaster has instructions to impress any boat at this point for the purpose of conveying that command to its destina -tion. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. S. MELVILLE, First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Ac~jutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, May 26, 1864. Col. S. B. HOLABIRD, Chief Quartermaster: COLONEL: The major-general commanding has been informed that the steamers now engaged in bringing troops from Pass Cavallo to this point are not sufficient to bring them as rapidly as i~ desired. You will please send such steamei-s as you may have at your disposal at once to that point for this purpose. Should you deem it necessai-y, you will seize any steamer that is, in yonr opinion, necessary to execute this order. By command of Major-General Banks: 5. SCHUYLER CROSBY, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, May 26, 1864. Col. S. B. HOLABIRD, Chief Quartermaster: SIR: I wrote to you some days since in relation to water transpor- tation being collected with the utmost dispatch for the purpose of moving the Nineteenth Army Corps, which will consist of about 15,000 infantry and two regiments of cavalry. You will please let me know as soon as you can what steps have been taken in the case, and whether sufficient transportation can be collected for the purpose at this point, and how long it will be before it will be ready. It is also necessary that some boat be assigned to the medical director of the corps, to be used as a hospital boat which is to accompany the corps. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. DWIGHT, Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff Page 45 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 45 SPECIAL ORDERS, H DQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 137. * New Orleans, La., ]Iiliay 26, 1864. * * * * * * 3. Upon the arrival at New Orleans of the Ninety-sixth U. S. In- fantry, colored, it will at once proceed to Port Hudson and be re- ported for duty to Brig. Gen. Daniel Ullmann, commanding the U. S. forces at that post. The quartermasters department will furnish the necessary transportation. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Banks: GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. U. S. TROOPS AND NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS, lVforganza, La., ]IiJiay 26, 1864. Memorandum of information obtained from a lieutenant of the rebel forces, captured May 23, 1864, in attempting to pass our lines from the opposite side of the river: Force on Tunica Bend consii~ts of Eighth Battalion Lonisiana Heavy Artillery (Major Ogden), 500 men and four rifled guns. Colonel Gober is sent by General Polks order to take command of this force, with two more companies. All the force between here and Vicksburg is 3,000 cavalry, under Gew eral Adams. General Maury, at Mobile, has sent all but 6,000 o~ 7,000 men and his siege artillery to Dalton; twenty-seven car-loads left May 1. General Polk has Adams, Forrest, French, and Loring nuder his command. His command is called the Thimkl Division; is 30,000 strong. Polk is on Johnstons left. About 20,000 have left to re-enforce Maury at Dalton, and 10,000 are at and about Camp Moore, & c. Slaughter and Tilghman went with Polk to Dalton. W. H. EMORY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. PORT HUDSON, May 26, 1864. Brigadier-General DWIGHT, Chief of Staff, New Orleans: The rebels are reported to be in some force on the Baton Rouge road; stated to have five or six pieces of artillery, but with not much ammunition. Two companies of cavalry have been seen this afternoon on the right bank of the river. Is it probable that we have any detachments in that direction? DANIEL ULLMANN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DEFENSES OF NEW ORLEANS, New Orleans, La., May 26, 1864. Brig. Gen. WILLIAM DWIGHT, Chief of Staff: GENERAL: The return of the department commander to New Orleans may cause doubts as to my authority to send any orders to the La Fourche District and Batou Rouge or Port Hu son ee Field Orders, No. 3, headquarters Department of the Gulf, Alex Page 46 46 LOUISIANA AND TIlE TRANS-MISSIsSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. andria, March 25, 1864.) To secure the smooth working of the de- partment and prevent any misunderstanding between myself and the officers commanding in the above-named districts, I would re- spectfully suggest that the limits of the Defenses of New Orleans be (lefined in orders from department headquarters. Very respectfully, & c., J. J. REYNOLDS, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, May 26, 1864. General MCNEIL, Commanding District of La Fourche: GENERAL: The commanding general has some reason to apprehend that raids will be made by the enemy in force in your district. He desires that you exercise unusual vigilance in anticipating and thwarting any such movements. He believes that you have force enough for the purpose, but if you require them, more troops will be sent. The general is satisfied that constant communication is kept up between the rebel authorities and citizens in your district pre- tending to be loyal. This is largely done through the women Ineet- ing the relatives and friends in the woods, or nuder cover of the night. While it is, of course, impossible to enforce altogether, some- thing may be done by redoubled vigilance to check it. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. DWIGHT, Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff. P. S.On this side of the river it has been found necessary to dis- pose summarily of some of these rebels who have penetrated our lines frequently, instead of taking them prisoners. You are advised to take the severest and most extraordinary measures, and to make your lines inviolable. W. DWIGHT Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. U. S. FORCES ON RIO GRANDE, No. 39. Brownsville, Tex., May 26, 1864. I. The provost-marshal is directed to enroll, as soon as possible, all male citizens of the United States now being or hereafter coming into the District of the Rio Grande, between the ages of eighteen and forty-five years, and return to these headquarters complete rolls of the same. II. After such enrollments shall have been .completed, and upon due notice from these headquarters, a boai~d of surgeons, consisting of the surgeon-in-chief and such assistants as he may select for that purpose, will examine such enrolled men as may claim exemption on account of physical disability, and all enrolled men not exempted by said board will be immediately organized in companies and battal- ions~ with proper QftlCers? ~nd held in readiness for such militar Page 47 47 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNJON. duty as the exigencies of the service may require, and subject to fur- ther orders from these headquarters. III. Capt. N. M. Hubbard, provost-marshal, is specially charged with the prompt execntion of this order. By command of Major-General Herron: WM. H. CLAPP, Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. LITTLE RocK, ARK., May 26, 1864. Brig. Gen. F. STEELE, Pine Blt~ff, Ark.: The following dispatch just received: SPRINGFIELD, ARK., May 24, 1864. General E. A. CARR: I arrived here at 11.30 to-day. Ryan is here. Geiger, from Clinton, and Graves, from Austin, will be here to-night. Shelbys rear guard passed through Clinton night before last. The instructions given Colonel Ryan to hold on to his right flank have not been followed out, and it is now out of the question for me to pursue him from here. Shelby was going toward Batesville. A gun-boat at the White River might prevent his crossing. Devalls Bluff is now exposed, but I hardly think he will attempt that. If he can be kept from crossing White River he cannot get back across the Arkansas River. I hear that Cabell is trying to follow him. I cannot form any particular plans at present. Shall do so by this evening. Please send me by boat to Lewisburg without delay 15,000 rationsbread and pork, coffee and sugar. I would thank you to answer by telegraph. ~. R. WEST, Brigadier-General, Commanding. Springfield is on the road from Lewisburg to Clinton, about half way. 1 shall not send boat to Lewisburg till I hear more. Have sent through to put up the telegraph. I have some doubts about Shelbys having gone through Chuton, as my last news from him was farther west. I am very much mortified that this expedition has not accomplished more, but you know that I sent out every mounted man I could raise to hang on the enemy and give me infor- mation, and that I started the infantry as soon as it appeared that the railroad was not the immediate object. I have to look out first for our ammunition. I am somewhat apprehensive that Shelby may strike direct for White River, and cut off, or try and cut off, our boats on their way from Jacksonport. He could be joined by some of McRaes men, but ours with the gun-boats conld give him a good fight. There is not mnch likelihood that he will do this, but I shall scout from the Bluff north to find out. Five hundred and twenty-five men and 550 horses of the Thirteenth Illinois Cavalry arrived at Devalls Bluff this morning. The rest of the regiment is on the way. Now at the Bluff about 1,800 mounted and 900 dismonnted men with six guns. Rumor came in this morning that 240 rebels crossed the river 30 miles below here on Tuesday, and that a courier had gone to Mc- Raes, all from south side. E. A. CARR, Brigadier-General, Commanding. MAY 26, 1864. Maj. Gen. F. STEELE, Pine Bluff: Lieutenant-Colonel Fuller has just come in. Left General West at Springfield yesterday afternoon, Shelby has certainly crosse Page 48 48 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. Little Red at Clinton and gone down between White and Little Red Rivers; probably left Clinton Monday a. m. West wants rations, ammunition, horseshoes, and mens shoes. I have ordered a scout of 300 men from Devalls Bluff to Searcy. The cavalry which is now arriving is all unshod. E. A. CARR, Brigadier- General, Commanding. LITTLE ROCK, ARK., May 26, 1864. Colonel TRUMBULL, Commanding, Devalls Bluff: There is no doubt but that Shelby has gone between White and Little Red Rivers, with a force of 2,500 men and four pieces of artil- lery. The general wishes you to notify the naval officer of the above. Telegraph how many gun-boats and other boats there are at the Bluff. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General. Capt. C. H. DYER, DEVALLS BLUFF, May 26, 1864. Assistant Adjutant-General: Shall I recall the four squadrons sent out this evening to inquire about Shelby? I have directed the gun-boat to start up the river at daylight. M. M. TRUMBULL, C~olonel, Commanding Post. LITTLE ROCK, ARK., May 26, 1864. Colonel TRUMBULL, Devalls Bluff: Do not recall the four squadrons; let them go on previous orders and find out all they can about the enemy. If they find him, they must attack him, even if in superior force, drive in his pickets, and ascertain his strength. Our cavalry has failed most awfully of late in that respect. I do not think he will come south of the Little Red; if he does, we must know it in time, and destroy his entire force. I want your regiment to do most of the scouting at present, leaving the others intact. Let the gun-boat commander exercise his own judgment; it will probably do 110 harm for him to make a trip up the river. By order of Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr: C. II. DYER, Assistant Adjutant- General. Capt. C. H. DYER, DEVALLS BLUFF, May 26, 1864. Assistant Adjutant-General: I have sent the expedition ordered this morning. The Ninth Iowa Cavalry is nearly all out on scout or picket duty. M. M. TRUMBULL, Colonel, c~ommanding Page 49 CHAP. XLVI.] 49 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. BROWNSVILLE, May 26, 1864. Capt. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General: Captain Miner has not returned; am expecting him to-night. He has 100 men with him. Have you any news of rebels crossing the Arkansas near Pine Buff? 0. WOOD, Colonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, May 26, 1864. Col. E. D. TOWNSEND, Washington, D. C.: I received the following dispatch: Major-General RosEcRANs: The Secretary of War directs that any orders issued by Major-General Canby in his name will be obeyed by you. H. ~. HALLECK, Major-General. While I shall be happy to give General Canby all the aid in my power, I owe it to the service to say that I consider this order unwarranted by military law or regulations. The President by law may assign a senior major-general to the command of a junior. The Secretary of War, as head of his Department, representing the President, orders department commanders, but he cannot delegate his authority to whQmsoever he pleases, and thereby at pleasure assume command of department assigned by the President. Now, General Canby dispatches me, dated the 18th, at the mouth of Red River, to send him from 4,000 to 6,000 infantry from this department General Canby is evidently under a misapprehension as to our force here, for which he or the War Department, having regular tn-monthly reports, is responsible, as one or both are for issuing illegal and impossible orders. But the Secretary of War is respectfully referred to the last tn-monthly report, which shows less than 2,400 infantry for duty here, of which four companies are vet- eran reserve cripples, teii Missouri State Militia not liable to duty out of the State, and five Tenth Kansas Volunteers, whose term of service expires in a few days. Thus if the department be stripped entirely of available infantry there will be less than 1,500 men to be sent to General Canby, of which twelve companies are raw levies of African descent. They are, moreover, scattered over the State. When General Grant was informed of the condition of things here before Banks and Steeles reverses, while we had yet over 4,000 in- fantry, he telegraphed, I see you cannot spare any infantry from your department. Since then Banks has been defeated, Steele driven back, and we have sent two of our best regiments of infantry to garrison Columbus and Paducah. In addition to these facts, in view of the value of our depots, the secret hostile and bushwhacking organization in the department, and that our force consists mainly of militia for local protection and peace, widely scattered over this immense State, I consider the present force on duty in the department smaller than military prudence requires. Compliance with General Canbys 4 R RVOL XXXIV, PT IV WASHINGTON, May 11, 1864 Page 50 50 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. orders being impossible, and such being the views of General Grant and myself, I desire to know if the War Department wishes to assume the responsibility of ordering any, and, if so, what part, of the infantry here to be sent to General Canby. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. SAINT LOUIS, May 26, 1864. Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY, Gare General Washburn, Memphis, Teun.: Yours, dated 18th, off month of Red River, received. You ask that from 4,000 to 6,000 infantry be sent you from this department. Reports on file at the War Office when you left for your command showed that, including militia and negroes, we have less than 2,200 infantry in this department. Of this number, four companies of veteran [reserve] and ten of militia are unserviceable, giving only some 1,500 available, stripping the entire department and exposing all our depots. This comes at the same time with a dispatch from Steele informing that Shelby has crossed the Arkansas at Dardanelle, with infantry and artillery enough to sweep this State. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. FORT SMITH, ARK., May 26, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Saint Louis, Mo.: The river is rising rapidly. Rose 3 feet last night. There is every indication that it will be navigable through June. Now is the time to get supplies to this post. I have telegraphed Colonels Haines and Parsons to send a fleet of light-draught steamers loaded with com- missaries and forage to this post. This will be our last chance to get any, except by land transportation. Forage in this section is exhausted. I respectfnlly but earnestly ask you to cause the boats to be sent with the supplies. You will render us a very great public service, which we will all most fully appreciate. Generals Maxey, Cooper, Gano, and Stand Watie were uniting to march on this post when I returned here, which frustrated their plans. My line of forti- fications is nearly completed, with rifle-pits and abatis, which will make the l)lace impregnable. We ought to get supplies here now for eight months. Very respectfully, JOHN M. THAYER, Brigadier- General. Gomrnanding. PILOT KNOB, May 26, 1864. Lient. H. HANNARS Acting Assistant Adjutant-General: I sent a scout after 2 guerrillas last night. Got their horses, but they could not be found. I think they were stopping in the woods somewhere. My mail was taken between this and Patterson. There were 2 men with it; they were both robbed and released. I have a scout after the rebels. J. F. TYLER, Colonel, Commanding Page 51 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE. ETC.UNION. 51 HDQRS. COMPANY E, SIXTH CAy., MISSOURI VoLs., Camp near Pilot Knob, Mo., May 26, 1864. Col. J. F. TYLER, Comdg. Post, Pilot Knob, 31o.: COLONEL: In compliance with orders received from post head- quarters, I took 10 men and proceeded to Saint Francis bridge, on Fredericktown road, for the purpose of arresting one George Downs and Mr. Patterson. After a diligent search I returned to Pilot Knob, succeeding only in capturing their horses, which I found at old man Downs. It is evident that they are in that neighborhood, but I could find no person that had seen them or even knew of them being in that section of the country. The horses I have, and shall wait your orders.. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. M. FRAKER, First Lient. Company E, Sixth C~av., Missouri Vols. SAINT LouIs, Mo., May 26, 1864. General E. B. BROWN, Kansas City: It is reported that Moores company [retreated] from Wellington, chased by 5 guerrillas. Such disgraceful conduct cannot be too severely reprimanded. See that the matter is properly investigated and report the result. Warn your troops that stupidity and coward- ice will meet no favor from these headquarters. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major-General. [Indorsement.] Referred to Col. J. McFerran, for immediate investigation and report. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 26, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General, Saint Louis, Mo.: Mail was robbed between Warrensburg and Pleasant Hill 24th instant. All mail from department headquarters of 22d and 23d instant was lost. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 26, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General: Twenty-five guerrillas attacked an escort for forage wagon on Little Blue, the 23d, killing 1 man and severely wounding another. They captured and partially burned the wagon and shot the mules. One guerrilla killed. They also cut the telegraph between Pleasant Hill and Warrensburg, carrying away 200 feet of wire. A scouting party Second Colorado killed 2 guerrillas on the 24th. They are becoming more numerous. This makes more to be killed. I regret to have to say that Quantrill was not killed. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers Page 52 52 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 26, 18643.45 p. m. Captain BALLINGER, Commanding, Lexington, Mo.: Report by telegraph anything of interest occurring in your vicinity. What news, if any, from Colonel McFerran? By order: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant-General. LEXINGTON, Mo., May 26, 1864. Capt. JAMES H. STEGER, (Received 10.15 ~. in.) Assistant Adjutant- General, Kansas City, Mo.: I have no news from Colonel McFerran. Major Mullins left here yesterday morning for the Snibar Hills, with all of Company H. Bushwhackers, said to be 16, attacked a small squad of Company F last evening this side of Wellington and killed 1 man. JNO. BALLINGER, C~aptain, ~Jommanding. LEXINGTON, Mo., May 26, 1864. Col. JAMES MCFERRAN, (Received 3.45 p. in.) Warrensburg, Mo.: II have reliable information that a squad of bushwhackers, num- bering from 50 to 100, is now in camp 1~ miles a little north of west from Charles Ewings, in La Fayette County. I have no men to send out. JNO. BALLINGER - Captain, ~Jommanding Post. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 26, 186410.15 p. m. Capt. J. BALLINGER, Lexington, Mo.: Colonel Philips has orders to send strong scouting parties into La Fayette. Communicate with him by messengers. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant- General. WARRENSBURG, Mo., May 26, 1864. General BROWN, (Received 4.25 p. in.) Kansas City, Mo.: The guerrillas on yesterday evening were in the Post Oak country engaged in robbing the citizens. Can rations be issued to citizens and citizen guards who will take the field against the bushwhack- ers? JAMES McFERRAN, Colonel, Commanding Page 53 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 53 WARRENSBURG, Mo., May 26, 1864. (Received 6.05 p. in.) General E. B. BROWN, Kansas City, Mo.: I will send the stage through as soon as I Can furnish the escort. About 100 rebels are 10 miles southwest of this place. All the men that can be spared have been sent after them. I need more men here. I have ordered Company C from Burns camp. They will not be here until to-morrow night, and propose to order Colonel Philips to send me 100 men, mounted, armed, equipped, immediately, if they can be spared. Neither the stage nor railroad can go on until this band is broken up and dispersed. Please answer. J. MCFERRAN, C~olonel, c~ommanding. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 26, 18646.30 p. m. Colonel MCFERRAN, Warrensbnrg, Mo.: Lieutenant-Colonel Crittenden, with four companies of the Sev- enth, has been ordered to Warrensburg. Order one company of the First from Henry County to Warrensburg, and direct the others to fall back on that place should the enemy appear in force. Keep in view the necessity of rapid concentration. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant- General. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 26, 18645.20 p. m. Col. JOHN F. PHILIPS, Commanding, Sedalia, Mo.: Send strong scouting party into La Fayette County to co-operate with troops of Third Sub-District. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant-General. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 26, 18646.20 p. m. Col. GEORGE H. HALL, Jefferson City, Mo.: Order six companies of your command to move immediately to Sedalia. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant-General. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 26, 18646.20 p. m. Col. JOHN F. PHILIPS, Sedalia, Mo.; Six companies of the Fourth have been ordered to Sedalia. You will niove four companies of the Seventh, under Lieutenant-Colonel Crittenden, to Warrensburg immediately. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 54 54 LOU ISIANA AND TIlE ThANS-MISSISSJppI. [CHAP. XLVI. BERRYVILLE, ARK., May 26, 1864. General SANEORN, Springfield, 316.: GENERAL: I have what I think reliable information that Shelby and Hnnter are in Osage with 2,000 men and six pieces of artil- lery. They ~re forcing every man into the service between the age of eighteen and forty-five. Give me instructions immediately what to do. If they come on this place I will be compelled to destroy a part of my camp and garrison equipage, as I have a few wagons and no mules that are worth anything. If I am notified in time I can get away with most of my infantry that is valuable. Let me know immediately. Your obedient servaiit, J. A. MELTON, Major, Comdg. Detach. Second Arkansas Cavalry. SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., May 26, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Comdg. Dept. q/ the Missouri: I am pressing a most thorough investigation of the murder cases of this section. One party who was reported found dead with 12 bullets in his head turns out to be unhurt and at work over in Kansas. The murderer of McDonald has surrendered himself, and gives full statement of the quarrel over a mule, which resulted in shooting on both sides. They were Paw Paws. Major Wilson had $3,000 in money with him, and it is more than probable that the money caused his murder. Christian was undoubtedly killed by Platte County Paw Paws. I shall go to Platte myself, and use all my means and power to allay the apprehensions of the people. Not over 8 bushwhackers have as yet been seen in any one place. My force are all at work. I shall organize and put on duty a military force sufficient to maintain quiet. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General, Commanding. KANSAS CITY, May 26, 18646.20 p. m. Maj. Gen. S. R. CURTIS, C~omdg. Dept. of Kansas, Leavenworth City: There have been arrivals of considerable bodies of guerrillas in La Fayette and Johnson Counties from the south in the past week. Can you send a regiment into the border counties to co-operate with my command? We shall have to look out for another raid into Kansas. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General. (Copy to department headquarters.) HDQRS. ASSISTANT PROVOST-MARSHAL-GENERAL FOR KANS., NEBR., Coto., AND DAK., Learenworth City, May 26, 1864. Maj. Gen. S. R. CURTIS, Fort Leavenworth, Kans.: I think it of great importance that the request of the citizens of Emporia to have a company of troops stationed at tha Page 55 CHAP. XLVI.] ~i5 CORRESPONDENcE, ET~.UNJON. point should be complied with. Emporia is the most flourishing and important town in Sonthwestern Kansas, and is the county seat of Lyon County. This county has furnished more men for the serv- ice iii proportion to its popnlation than any other county in the State and hence has special claims to protection at this time. I hope you will find it compatible with the wants of the service in other sections of your department to grant the request of Messrs. Spicer, Stotler, and Heritage, who will wait upon you as a commit- tee on the part of the citizens of Emporia and vicinity. I remain, general, very truly, yours, SIDNEY CLARKE. [Inclosure.] EMPORIA, IIANS., May 23, 1864. Major-General CURTIS, Fort Leavenworth, Kans.: SIR: The undersigned, citizens of Emporia, believe, with the people of this section of the State generally, that we are in some considerable danger from guerrilla bands from the south, who can, and no donbt will, nnless measures are adopted to prevent it, make a raid into this portion of the Neoslio Valley. Crossing the Arkansas a little west of Gibson (if not already across), they can follow the divide line between the Verdigris aiid Walnut and come withiii 40 miles or less withont being discovered by any one, and then it would be an easy task for them to take us by surprise, as in the case of Lawrence. The troops stationed at Le Roy and Humboldt could render but feeble assistance, in our judgment, they being so far east of this point that before they could be informed the guerrillas would have time to fall back to their dens. In consequence of what we conceive to be our defenseless condition, a meeting was held on Saturday evening last (21st instant), at which Messrs. Spicer, Stotler, and Heritage (the bearers of this) were appointed to wait upon you in behalf of the citizens here, present the matter fully to you, agd re- quest that, if possible, a company of troops from your command be stationed here for a time, who, by scouting and keeping watch of the conntry south and southwest of us, will at least be able to give us some warning of the approach of an enemy, and thus in part, if not wholly, afford such protection as we think loyal citizens are justly entitled to. We trust that this, together with what may be added by our committee, will receive the careful consideration of the com- manding general of the department. Very respectfully, your obedient servants, J. E. RULEY, J. R. SWALLOW, [And 54 others.] FORT LYON, CoLo. TER., May 26, 1864. Lient. J. S. MAYNARD, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military District of Colorado: SIR: I have the honor to state, for the information of the colonel commanding, that I am in receipt of dispatch of date May 23, 1864, from district headquarters, furnishing me with a copy of telegram from Major OBrien, at Cottonwood. I would state that I hav Page 56 56 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. heard nothing from Lieutenant Eayre, but know that eight days ago he was riot at Fort Lamed. I have used all means in my power to find out his whereabouts by sending a command in the direction of Smoky Hill Fork, under Lieutenant Oster, by sending an order to Lieutenant Wilson, in command of picket camp 60 miles east of this post, to throw his scouts down in the direction of Fort Lamed for the purpose of gaining all information possible. I have also sent a request to the commanding officer of Fort Lamed to endeavor, by means of scouts, & c., to find out, if possible, the truth of the report contained in the telegram and send me word accordingly. I am sorry to state that from information just received to-day the report sent forward by Major OBrien bears an aspect of probability. From Major Colley, the Indian agent, just arrived here from Fort Lamed, I learn that the Cheyennes in that neighborhood, upon hear- ing of Major Downings fight, immediately started north after stealing a lot of ammunition and evincing hostile intentions. Not knowing how soon it might be necessary for me to send out a large command from this post, I have ordered Company L to report here for the present immediately. In regard to the threatened raid from Texas, I would state that my scouts from Red River have returned, bringing no information of any importance. I have still a picket camp 60 miles down the river, with vedettes thrown out in the direc- tion of Northwestern Texas. I may be compelled, under existing circumstances and in the future, to assume some responsibilities which I sincerely hope will meet with the approval of the colonel commanding. I am, sir, with much respect, your obedient servant, E. W. WYNKOOP, Major First Cavalry of Golorado, Comdg. Fort Lyon. MILWAUKEE, WIS., May 26, 1864. (Received 11.43 a. in.) Major-General HALLECK: Sixth Minnesota goes this evening to Cairo by rail. JNO. POPE, Major- General. MILWAUKEE, WIS., May 26, 1864. Lient. Col. C. G. FREUDENBERG, Ca~np Randall, Madison, Wis.: COLONEL: You will send one of your strongest companies without delay to Fort Snelling, Miun., to report to General Sibley for duty at that post. Captain Van Slyke, assistant quartermaster, will fur nish transportation. JNO. POPE, M{jor- General, Commanding. MILWAUKEE, WIS., May 26, 1864. Brigadier-General SIBLEY, Saint Paul, Minn.: The disasters in Arkansas and Louisiana make it absolutely nec- essary that the Sixth Regiment go South. You will please put it i Page 57 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 57 motion for Cairo by rail without delay. It is to report at Helena, Ark. You can retain 400 men of Thomas force. Full instructions by mail to-day. Dont leave Saint Paul until you receive them. JNO. POPE, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST, Milwaukee, Wis., May 26, 1864. Brig. Gen. H. H. SIBLEY Commanding District qf ]Jlinnesota: GENERAL: I sent you a dispatch this morning directing that the Sixth Minnesota proceed without delay to Helena. The disasters in Arkansas and Louisiana have bQen so serious, and the condition of affairs in that region so threatening, that the Secretary of War con- siders it essential that the Sixth be sent. We must therefore do the best we can without it. You were authorized in my dispatch of this date to retain 400 men of Thomas force. Of course we must for the present suspend the attempt to establish the post at Devils Lake, but the post on James River must be begun as soon as we reasonably can. It is altogether unlikely that Indian raids will continue more than a few weeks, and when they cease, as they doubtless will do soon after Thomas moves, I think you can readily resume the plan we have laid out. You will have four companies of the Second Cavalry, four of Hatchs battalion, and the 400 men you are authorized to withhold from Thomas. These will be enough, I am sure, to guard your frontier and to establish the post on James River. If we cannot do better, Sully~ s campaign (at least that portion of it east of the Missouri River) must be brought to an end in time for the proposed garrison for Devils Lake, to transport its stores from the post on the Missouri and establish the post. We will, however, see about this as the season pro- gresses. The post on James River is a necessity, and I rely upon you to see that it is located as soon as practicable. We must do the best we can with the means left us and depend upon renewed energy and activity to accomplish our purposes. I shall send a copy of this letter to Sully, who will doubtless be as much disappointed as yourself. I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN POPE, Major-General, Commanding. SAINT PAUL, May 26, 1864. Maj. Gen. J. POPE: GENERAL: Your dispatch received, and orders will be immedi- ately issued accordingly. Shall I continue preparations for the posts at James River and Devils Lake? I shall have no adequate force to establish them unless I denude the frontier of troops, which you probably do not intend. H. H. SIBLEY, Brigadier-General, Commanding Page 58 58 LOUISIANA AND TITlE TRANS-MLSSISSIPPI. LOHAP. XLVI. HDQRS. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Pazd,Minn., May 26, 1864. Maj. Geii. JOHN POPE, Milwaukee: GENERAL: I have the honor to state, in reply to your dispatch of 21st instant, received last evening, that I telegraphed the facts in regard to the recent Indian raids principally because I deemed it important to inform you at the earliest moment of the danger threat- ening the Iowa frontier, which I had reason to believe was less effi- ciently defended than that of this State, that you might give such orders in the case as you might deem necessary. In accordance with your instructions given me verbally while in Milwaukee, I have taken every means in my power to prevent the circulation of sensa- tion rumors from the frontier, and with this particular p111-pose in view I have had interviews with the managers of the Press and Pioneer newspapers of this city, and promised, if they would cease to publish the exaggerated reports which were in circulation, to furnish them such authentic intelligence of operations on the frontier as I should deem proper to have pnblished. This has been done, and the consequence is that the excitement attendant upon the late raids has been neither widespread nor injurious. It is quite impossible to keep secret any of these outrages on the boi-der, and the course I have pursued is the only one which seems to promise success in quelling needless alarm connected with the hostile denionstration of the savages. The suggestions made by you as to the mode of march of Thomas column will be communicated to him, and carried out when circumstances render it safe for him to sepa- i-ate his command while on the march. I had the honor to inclose for your information yesterday copy* of my instructions to Colonel Thomas, which I believe embody your views and intentions so far as it was necessary to indicate them, he being also furnished with such a portion of your directions to General Sully and myself as are applicable. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. H. SIBLEY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST, illilwankee, Wis., May 26, 1864. Brig. Gen. A. SULLY, Commanding District of Iowa: GENERAL: I transmit inclosed copy of a letter t to General Sibley, which, as you will perceive, somewhat diminishes the force to join you from Minnesota. Sibley will send you 1,100 mounted men, be- side Bracketts battalion and the artillery. At least 1,500 men will join you from Minnesota. With this force joined to what you have in your own district you will be obliged to conduct your operations. If you think it absolutely essential, call on the Governor of Iowa to send four or five compaiiies of the new National Guard or mili- tia which he is raising to the frontier of Iowa, to such points as you wish to guard. This will render it unnecessary for you to leave any more of your original force behind than you had first proposed. * See p. 40. See p. 57 Page 59 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 59 It may, and I suppose will, be necessary to close the campaign, as far as Colonel Thomas forces are concerned, somewhat sooner than we had expected, in order that he may have time to send the gar- rison destined for Devils Lake, and establish that post before winter sets in. If you do not hear from me to the contrary please consider the above a part of yonr instrnctions. In case you can get stores np to the mouth of Long Lake so as to establish the post there, the forces destined for Devils Lake can escort their supplies to that point, and be in good time to house themselves for the winter. In the event you are not able to do more thani accumulate at Long Lake the supplies necessary for the post to be established at that point you must notify me as soon as possible, and I will then try to have the necessary supplies sent to Devils Lake from Minnesota. You will understand, geImeral, that it is on all accounts desirable that the necessary stores for Devils Lake be accumulated by you at Long Lake~ as it will be exceedingly difficult and expensive to send them from Minnesota. I regret that the absolute necessities of the serv- ice South have somewhat cramped our summer operations, but we must do the best we can, and make up by additional zeal and activ- itv for what we lose in force. I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN POPE, Major- General, Commanding. WASHINGTON, May 27, 18643 p. m. Major-General CANBY, Mississippi River, via Cairo, Ill.: The Department of the Missouri has been added to your com- mand, and General Rosecrans directed to obey your orders. He has to-day been directed to send down the river to you the Tenth Kan- sas Infantry, the Sixty-eighth U. S. Colored, the Twelfth Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, and the Seventh Kansas Cavalry. If the latter are not fully mounted, one or both regiments are to go as infantry. General Pope has sent by railroad to Cairo, to embark for lower Mississippi, the Sixth Minnesota Infantry. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General, Chief of Staff. HD QRS. MILITARY DIVISION O~ WEST MISSISSIPPI, Vicksburg, Miss., May 27, 1864. Maj. Gen. H. W. SLOCUM Commanding District of Vicksbnrg, Viclcsburg, Miss.: SIR: I have been assigned by the President, by the accompanying General Orders,* to the command of the Division of West Missis- sippi, and, to enable me to control the military resources on the Mis- sissippi River in carrying out my instructions, the troops on the east bank of that river have been placed under my orders, and are, for the purposes indicated, a part of my command. The information called for by the letter of the assistant inspector-general is necessary to enable me to judge understandingly how far I may use these troops in carrying out those instructions, and is one of the orders I am * See Part III, p. 490 Page 60 60 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [cHAP. XLVI. authorized to give. Similar orders have been given in relation to other branches of the service, and are necessary in order that I may be advised of the character and extent of the resources within my reach and under my control. I am not disposed, however, to do anything which would tend in the remotest degree to occasion any embarrassment to the service, and if there be still any doubt in your mind as to my authority in this case, I will be obliged if you will, in your own name, direct the inspectors in your district to give the information called for by the assistant inspector-general. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, ED. R. S. CANBY Major- General, Oornman~ing. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRs. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, No. 6. * f Vicksburg, Miss., May 27, 1864. Commanders of districts will hold themselves at all times in readi- ness to employ whatever force may be necessary to keep open the navigation of the Mississippi River, keeping in reserve for this pur- pose a sufficient force and a sufficient number of boats to enable them to act promptly. They will keep themselves in communication with the commanders of naval districts, give them any information in relation to the movements of the enemy that they may be possessed of, and co-operate with them whenever necessary. The authority of commanders of districts on either bank of the Mississippi is so far extended as to include the military posts on the opposite bank. This extension will not change the relations existing between post and department commanders, or authorize any permanent change, but is intended to give the senior in command the authority to control the resources on both banks of the river in keeping it open, or in meeting any other emergency. By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby: C. T. CHRISTENSEN, Major and Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST Mississippi, No. 25. Vicksburg, Miss., May 27, 1864. 1. Capt. C. G. Sawtelle, assistant quartermaster, U. S. Army, will be relieved from duty in the Department of the Gulf and directed to report at the headquarters of the Division of West Mississippi. * * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby: C. T. CHRISTENSEN, Major and Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF New Orleans, May 27, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. P. BENTON, Baton Rouge: Paragraph X, Special Orders, No. 134, from these headquarters, has been sent. No more troops from the Thirteenth Army Corps * Republished in General Orders, No. 64, headquarters Department of the Gulf, of May 30, 1864 Page 61 61 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. will be sent to Baton Rouge than enough to supply the place of those taken away and to defend the place. You will retain the escort company of the Thirteenth Army Corps at Baton Rouge. Such offi- cers of the staff as you do not need may report here at headquarters Thirteenth Army Corps. ~. DWIGHT, Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 138. * New Orleans, La., May 27, 1864. 13. The cavalry remaining with General Arnold will proceed to Gretna instead of to Donaldsonville, as previously ordered. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Banks: GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant-General. PORT HUDSON, May 27, 1864. Brigadier-General DWIGHT, Chief of Staff, New Orleans: There is a movement of troops on the right bank of the river this morning. Reported to be two brigades of cavalry and a battery marching to Donaldsonville. DA~ IEL ULLMANN, Brigadier-General, Commanding. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, May 27, 1864. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: SIR: I have the honor to transmit herewith for your information a statement in regard to the condition and designs of the rebels in Texas, taken from a communication made to our vice-consul-general at Havana by a recusant blockade-runner. From the circumstances of the case, as narrated by Mr. Savage, the Department is inclined to think it worthy of attention. The informer was~ in a position to know the facts, and no good reason appears to discredit his recital of them. I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, WILLIAM H. SEWARD. [Indorsementjl WAR DEPARTMENT, May 31, 1864. Respectfully referred to Major-General Canby, commanding Mili- tary Division of West Mississippi, for his information. By order of the Secretary of War: LQUIS H. PELOUZE, Assistant Adjutant-Generat Page 62 62 LOUPSIANA AND TIlE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. [Inclosure.] HAVANA, May 17, 1864. * * * * * * * Now Ill tell you something about Galveston, which I left on the 1st day of this month. There are 2,000 troops stationed there. They have five land forts, with about twenty guns, none heavier than 48-pounders, except two guns made from the shaft of the steamer Westfield; they are 64-pounders, and are expected to throw a shot 6 miles. The remains of the Westfield are still visible. The steamer that captured the Harriet Lane (the Bayou City) is still lying in Galveston and keeps up steam day and night. She is an old high-pressure river boat, and has cotton piled up as high as the hurricane deck all around her and boarded in. She has one 64- pounder on the lower deck and a 32-pounder on the upper deck. * * * * * * * SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. 19TH A. C. AND U. S. FORCES, No. 121. Morganza, La., May 27, 1864. * * * * * * * 7. As soon as all the surplus horses and mules, and all the sur- plus wagons, ambulances, and other appurtenances which are not assigned to any army corps, are shipped from this point, the move- ment of the Fourth Division of the Thirteenth Army Corps will be resumed. One-half of the division will be retained at Baton Rouge, and the other half will move on to Donaldsonville, to occupy the La Fourche country, provided no orders from higher authority are re- ceived changing the destination of these troops. On the arrival at Baton Rouge of that half the division destined for the La Fourche country, the commanding officer at Baton Rouge, before debarking the troops, will telegraph to department headquarters and ask if there are any other instructions to be given before progressing on the march. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Emory: FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant- General. Capt. C. H. DYER, DEVALLS BLUFF, May 27, 1864. Assistant Adjutant~General: I have just received a report from Major Drummond, in com- mand of the scouting party sent out yesterday evening. This morn- ing he was near Des Arc. He arrested a rebel soldier to-day who admitted that he belonged to Prices army, and said he had left it last evening to see his wife, and that the rebel forces would cross the river above Des Arc to-day. Major Drummond was hurrying forward with great haste. M. M. TRUMBULL, Colonel, Gommandina Post Page 63 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 63 LITTLE ROCK, li/lay 27, 1864. Colonel TRUMBULL, Commanding, Derails Bluff: The general directs that you send a scouting party in the direction of where Marmaduke is reported to be; strong enough not to be afraid of bushwhackers, and to skirmish the enemy should he be advancing. Scouting parties have been ordered out from Browns- ville and Pine Bluff. If a gun-boat has not gone up to meet the boats from Jacksonport one should go. Please telegraph again. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., May 27, 1864. Col. POWELL CLAYTON, ~Jommanding, Pine Bluff: The following dispatch just received: DEVALLs BLUFF, May 27, 1864. Capt. C. H. DYER Assistant Adjutant-General: Captain Hickey, of Gun-boat 26, is just in from below. He reports Marmaduke in Bayou Meto bottom with 3,000 men, and says he believes the report. M. M. TRUMBULL, Colonel, Commanding. The general wishes you to ascertain the truth of this report posi tively. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, SEVENTH ARMY CORPS, Little Rock, Ark., May 27, 1864. Col. W. F. GEIGER, Cadron Ferry (and by messenger to Springfield): The supplies will be at Cadron Ferry, the boat going up the creek during to-night. Send your transportation over for them immedi- ately. Use no hard bread as long as you have corn meal. Com- mence shoeing, but do not touch the Arkansas cavalry horses until all the rest are finished. Send any news you may hear from Major Childress, to be telegraphed from the Cadron to this point. Have all the command, except Ryans regiment, ready to move from Springfield on Sunday morning. ~ R. WEST, Brigadier-General, Commanding. GENERAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 203. Washington, May 27, 1864. By direction of the President of the United States, the Department of Missouri is assigned to the Military Division of West Mississippi, and all officers iii that department will obey the orders of Major- General Canby, U. S. Volunteers. By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 64 Q4 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIppI. [CHAP. XLVI. WASHINGTON, May 27, 1864. Lieutenant-General GRANT, in the Field: GENERAL: Major-General iRosecrans report of May 20, just re- ceived, shows that he has in Department of Missouri 20 regiments, 235 companies, and an aggregate present of 16,034, of which 14,718 are for duty. In the District of Saint Louis alone he has 5,877 pres- ent for duty. Of these (in District of Saint Louis) there are 54 com- panies of cavalry. In the whole department he has 179 companies of cavalry. What particular troops you ordered away I do not know; but I hardly think that all, if any, of your orders have been exe- cuted. In addition to the forces above enumerated there are always at the cavalry depot at Saint Louis a considerable number of dis- mounted and partly mounted cavalrymen who could be of service in case of any local disturbance. But from all I can learn there is no more danger now of a disturbance in Saint Louis than in Chicago or Springfield or Cincinnati. Indeed, the dangex is less, because no prisoners are kept there. I have therefore ordered from that place down the Mississippi River, to General Canby, the Seventh Kansas Cavalry, ten compa- nies; the Twelfth Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, twelve companies the Sixty-eighth U. S. Colored Infantry, ten companies, and Tenth Kansas Volunteer Infantry, ten companies. If the cavalry cannot be fully mounted, they will go as infantry. I mean to follow up this order by telegraph till it is executed. More troops can well be spared from that department if we succeed in getting these away. When General Canby went West, he was authorized to order, in the name of the Secretary of War, any troops from Missouri, and Gen- eral Rosecrans was directed to obey such orders. Canby ordered him in the name of the Secretary to send from 4,000 to 6,000 men down the Mississippi; but Rosecrans refused to do so, on the ground that the Secretary of War could not authorize Canby to use his name, and that you had decided that he had no troops to spare. The President has now placed Missouri in the Military Division of West Mississippi and directed that General Caubys orders must be obeyed. Whether General Rosecrans will obey these orders remains to be seen. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. HALLECK. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 27, 18642.30 p. m. Major-General ROSECRANS, Saint Louis: The Secretary of War directs that you immediately send down the Mississippi River to report to Major-General Canby the following regiments, viz: The Tenth Kansas Volunteer Infantry, the Sixty- eighth U. S. Colored Infantry, the Twelfth Missouri Volunteer Cav- alry, and the Seventh Kansas Volunteer Cavalry. If the cavalry regiments cannot be immediately mounted and equipped as cavalry, one or both will be dismounted and equipped as infantry, and sent forward as such. You will see that these regiments are sent with proper amount of provisions, ammunition, and other supplies. You will telegraph daily to the Adjutant-General of the Army the prog- ress made in forwarding these regiments till they all leave your department. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff Page 65 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 65 SAINT LOUIS, Mo., May 27, 18646.30 p. m. Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY, Care of General Washburn, Memphis: Telegraph copy of General Orders, War Department, puts this department in your division. This is as it should be. Reporting to you for orders by telegraph, I will write you about affairs here, and inclose a copy of the last tn-monthly. You will see we have 1,905 infantry and 9,425 cavalry in this department. Of the infantry, one regiment is State Militia: one goes out of service on the 20th prox- imo; one is of colored troops just enlisted. Nine of the cavalry regiments are State Militia, mere scouting force. Two of the others are dismounted, one guarding Alton prison and one guarding depots here. General Steele reports General Marmaduke across the Arkan- sas with 5,000 cavalry and ten pieces of artillery, probably bound for this department. Our troops are scattered all over the State. They will do us much damage. We have 23,000 armed secret con- spirators also to deal with. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. SAINT LOUIS, Mo., May 27, 1864. (Received 7 p. in.) Brigadier-General BROWN, Kansas City, Mo.: The general commanding wishes to know when you will be at Warrensburg. It is reported that Todd is in neighborhood of War- saw. General wants MeFerran stirred up. He is not scouting the country sufficiently. Captain Moore, who deserted Wellington, the general wishes arrested and held for trial. R. S. THOMS, Captain and Aide-de-Camp. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 27, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Saint Louis, Mo.: Unless there are special reasons for it I shall not return to War rensburg for several days. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 27, 1864. (Received 10.40 p. in.) Major-General ROSECRANS: Wellington is like many other little villages in the district, all of which want troops to guard them. In accordance with your in- structions I have movQd the troops with a view to a ready concen- tration, and have directed that scouting parties shall protect the villages as far as possible, and have particularized Wellington as one of them. They allowed 3 bushwhackers to rob it this week and offered no resistance. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. 5 R RVOL XXXIY, PT I Page 66 ~i6 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIppI. [CHAP. XLV1. SAINT Louis, Mo., May 27, 1864. Brigadier-General BROWN, (Received 3.10 i~. in.) Kansas City, Mo.: The general commanding (lirects me to ask you where Captain Moore is, who commanded the company at Wellington, and if you cannot station the company at Millwood Chnrch at Wellington? J. P. DROUJLLARD, Captain and Aide-de-Oamp. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 27, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, (Received 10.40 ix in.) Commanding: Colonel Philips reports no enemy in the vicinity of Warsaw. It is a canard. All Colonel McFerrans regiment are on the scont, except small squads at Lexington and Warrensburg. Captain Moores case is as orderedinvestigatecl several days since. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 27, 186410 p. in. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General, Saint Louis, Mo.: I start for Warrensburg, via Pleasant Hill, at 12 to-night. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 27, 18649 a. in. Col. J. F. PHILIPS, Sedalia, Mo.: Take necessary measnres to transmit to the commanding general the earliest information of all movements of guerrillas. Latest in- formation is that they are on the line of Johnson and La Fayette. Be prepared for any movement they may make toward railroad and Boonville. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant-General. SEDALIA, Mo., May 27, 1864. Brigadier-General BROWN, (Received 10.30 a. in.) Kansas City, Mo.: Captain Ballew got in yesterday from La Fayette border with 50 men. Lieutenant Pharis is now there with 20. Lieutenant Cram goes there from Marshall to-night with 40. Captain Turley leaves here to-day with 35 for La Fayette. All my companies will be with- drawn from Saline by to-morrow. All quiet south of here. J. F. PHILIPS, Colonel, Commanding Page 67 CHAP. XLVI.] 67 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 27, 186410.35 [a. in.]. Col. J. F. PHILIPS, Sedalia, Mo.: All right. Keep heavy scouts in Saline and border of La Fayette. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. II. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant- General. WARRENSBURG, Mo., May 27, 1864. (Received 3.110 p. in.) General BROWN, Kansas City, Mo.: My scouts returned last night. Saw the bushwhackers pickets, but did not find their camp. No news to-day. The stage left here this morning under escort. J. MCFERRAN, Colonel, Commanding. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 27, 18648.15 p. in. Colonel McFERRAN, Warrensburg, Mo.: Why did the scout return to Warrensburg? Send it out imme- diately again. Find which way the bushwhackers are moving. What troops have you on the move? Telegraph fully. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-General of Volunteers. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 27, 18648.30 p. in. Colonel MCFERRAN, Warrensburg, Mo.: By order of Major-General Rosecrans you will arrest and hold for trial Captain Moore for running from Wellington without sufficient cause. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. JOHNSTOWN, May 27, 1864. Colonel FORD: SIR: Am in receipt of your flattering communication, and I have to report all quiet on the front; no excitement except now and then a scattering bushwhacker skulking around. The gangs appear to have made their way north of methat is, the old ones that have infested this country for the last two yearsand are now rusticat- ing in the vicinity of the lower Grand River, Honey Creek, Big Creek, and the country north and east of me. Unless there be some big raids from below I shall turn my attention to the huntin Page 68 f38 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. grounds of the Grand and play bushwhacker awhile with them and see what can be done; I have a scout that way now, aud am going to put some of my footpads in ambush in the vicinity of Dobbins Ford, and go around south and east, and see if I can drive some of the whelps into the trap. I still have a line of pickets stretching 9 miles west of this point, which I think will do more good than scouting below. I have them so arranged that no body of troops can pass in the usual trail north without my knowing it in time to get close after them or head them off. have got my transportation rested up so that I can get along for the present. My horses are in a bad fix; it is hard work to cure a sore back and scout at the same time; how- ever, unless something stirring comes along, can get along for the present. Norton has returned all right, and he is not good on scout, at least he has not tried one yet; he might do well, cant tell. I recelved an order from you to immediately send forward all stock captured. I have several strayed ponies I found on the prairie; am using them for light (luty, such as patrol, and the nearest pickets. Wish to know if strayers come under that order; they help me out very much. There are now three companies of Missouri State Militia at .Germantown. Have not seen them. I would most respectfully suggest that this is a fine field for some enterprising lieutenant to try his fortunes in. Cant you send Rizer down this way. Hear that he is not hurt much. Please send A. Doings with him. The express business would help very much if Dodd would connect with me at Harrisonville. Believe this is all that will inter- est you. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, E. W. KINGSBURY, Captain. P. S.Where is the paymaster? Boys all broke. Heard you were coming down here; wish you would, think it would do you good. E. W. K. PLEASANT HILL, Mo., lJIiay 27, 1864. Colonel FORD, Kansas City: About 11 oclock yesterday, 6 miles from this place, on the Hick- man Mills road, 3 bushwhackers attacked 3 citizens, with a team, belonging to this place, and took them into the brush where they had 2 of Company As men prisoners guarded by 2 more of their party. Company As men were the messengers returning who brought in your order for two of our companies to move. The citizens were released at dark and came in at 11 oclock last night. They were told that the soldiers would be killed. Have sent out scout this morning. E. P. ELMER, C~aptain, C~ommanding Station. PLEASANT HILL, May 27, 1864. Col. J. H. FORD, Kansas C~ity, Mo.: I found to-day, 5 miles west of this place, Privates Ford and Har- rington, Company A, near the road, killed and stripped. They went from Hickman as expressmen on the~ night of the 25th. Kille Page 69 CHAP. XLVI.] 69 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. yesterday returning. Have brought them here for burial. I learn that about 150 guerrillas have arrived in this vicinity within the last week, 80 of whom have been seen northeast of this place. I am satisfied that they have sufficient force, when concentrated, to take all the stations in your sub-district, and am of the opinion that they intend to try it. Morning report shows 56 privates here for duty, 40 of whom are out now on a scout. The 15 men will start out as per order to-night. Have not got the men to send out in Lieutenant Spencers place. Have ordered the forage train not to go to Hick- nian. THEO. H. DODD, Lieutenant- Colonel Second Colorado Cavalry, Comdg. Cannot send escort with mail until our scouts return, which will be to-morrow. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, In the. Field, May 27, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Ac0ntant- General, ~assville, Mci.: Major Melton, commanding at Berryville, reports that he has what he considers reliable information that General Shelby is on the Osage below him, with 2,000 men and six pieces of artillery, and is conscripting everybody. If he advances I shall withdraw the troops from Berryville and probably Cassville, as the stock is so weak that I cannot re-enforce those places in time to do any good, and it is difficult to hold them against artillery. I shall go from here to Mount Vernon to-day and home to-morrow. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, In the Field, May 27, 1864. Major MELTON, Berryville, Ark.: Send out scouts and spies immediately and ascertain whether Shelby is in that country or not and has artillery. The parties sent out shall be paid. If Shelby is there with any such force as you report you will fall back immediately to this placethat is, if he con- templates advancing. Have your scouts ascertain this. Seize and use all means of transportation in the vicinity, and any property that you cannot bring out destroy. If Shelby continues to advance after you reach this point, you will fall back toward Springfield or Mount Vernon as you may hereafter be ordered. I shall leave here this morning. You will put your command in readiness to move at once. Yours, JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. P. S.If your information is such that you have no doubt of its correctness, you will move at once, but I cannot see how 2,000 men can live there a single day. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier-General, Commanding Page 70 70 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, In the Field, Mount Vernon, May 27, 1864. Major BURGH, Oornmanding at Neo8ho: Major Melton, at Berryville, reports that General Shelby, with 1,800 men and six pieces of artillery, was on the Osage Fork of Kings River last night. I have no information as to what his (le- signs are. You will keep scouts out south and communicate with Cassville as often as possible, and if Shelby advances upon Neosho with artillery you will fall back jA this direction with your com- mand, fighting as you fall back, if you can do so. Communicate to me all information you obtain of his movements as rapidly as pos- sible. My impression is that he will not move north now, but he may. I can hardly credit the statement that Shelby has artillery. If you learn that he has not you can probably hold your post against cav- alry or infantry. If his force passes north by you, you will follow with all your command, except enough to protect your post from small bands of guerrillas moving in such a manner as to join forces in this section. I left Cassville this morning and shall proceed to Springfield to- morrow morning. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. LACLEDE, Mo., May 27, 1864. General C. B. FISK: DEAR SIR: Our country is seriously infested with horse thieves and bushwhackers. There have been several horses stolen in the county and several families robbed this week, and we do not know how soon we may be bushwhacked here. We are expecting it every day, and as we have no effective organized force here, I have been solicited by a number of our citizens to address you on the subject, amid propose to you that, by your authority, we will organize a company of men, say 25 or 30, and post them secretly at different places in the county, and ferret them out if possible. We want the authority of Government to do so, and as we are not able to do it at our own expense, we would ask to be paid by the Government the same as other soldiers, say for the tern~ of sixty to one hundred days. Now, general, I feel determined that our county shall be rid of those pestilent fellows as soon as possible, and it has got to be done through some secret plan, so that everybody is not acquainted with our whereabouts. I will take command of such a squad of men, select my own men, and t thimig as routing them, I will hen [if there] is any such general, if you do not promise you that it shall be done. Or subscribe to this plan, I would propose tb at the Government hire a few secret detectives and let them devote their time to hunting bushwhackers. Please answer. Your most obedient servant,. W. J. PORTER, Late Lient., 33d Mo. Vols., Asst. Pror. Mar. at Laclede Page 71 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 71 HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo~, ~IIay 27, 1864. Mr. A. C. VOTEN, Postmaster, iViaryville, Mo.: DEAR SIR: I am directed by the general commanding to acknowl- edge the receipt of your favor of May 16, and to reply that the circu- lation of the pestiferous sheets alluded to by you is permitted by General Rosecrans, who seems to think he can hold them in proper check. It is not for the general commanding to go behind or beyond the authority of his superior officer. The general is aware of the bad effect of the teachings of these journals, and wishes that not one copy of theni were allowed on this side of the Mississippi, bnt that, unless he has direct orders from General Rosecrans, he is powerless to prevent it. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. T. CLARKE, First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp. LEAVENWORTH, KANS., May 27, 1864. (Received 3 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON: General Mitchell, my district commander, Nebraska, apprehends more trouble on overland route. Many of the Minnesota Indians having moved down near to Cottonwood Springs, he thinks General Sullys troops should, part of them, take that route, and I heartily concur in this opinion. Settlements and travel on Platte River route must be maintained. A light battery and 1,000 men froni the SuLly command would help me in that quarter. The Indians and guerrillas keep all my troops on the stretch. General Brown asks me to help him in Missouri, where he says we shall have to look out for another raid into Kansas. S. R. CURTIS, Major- Generat. SAINT LouIs, Mo., May 27, 1864. Major-General CURTIS, Leavenworth, Kans.: Your dispatch not answered from my illness. From all informa- tion, Marmaduke has crossed the Arkansas at Dardanelle, with from 3,000 to 5,000 cavalry and six to ten pieces of artillery. Part of that force recrossed. Whether Steeles communications in Wes4ern Missouri or Kansas is aimed at cannot yet be divined. To concen- trate quickly and be on the alert is the best now. If they cross into Kansas we shall try to combine Brown and Sanborn with what else we can get, and close on their rear. If they come into Missouri we must try and prevent their escape. ~ S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., May 27, 1864. Maj. Gen. S. R. CURTIS, Leavenworth, Kans..: GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your valued favor of 26th instant, and in reply thereto would say m Page 72 72 LOuISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIppI. [CHAP. XLVI. estimate of Captain Wilson and his company is the same as yours, and that I ordered him on dnty with his men twenty days ago, whereupon he, with the leading Unionists of Parkville, protested against it, saying there was no necessity for any troops in Platte County. I very reluctantly revoked the order. I have again ordered him on dnty and charged him with the special dnty of gnarding the river front from Clay Coulity to Farley, also giving him provost- marshal powers for that region. I have ordered four companies of the new Enrolled Missonri Militia on duty in Platte and Clay Counties, and I assnre yon that I shall put down the bnshwhackers with a heavy hand if I lie troops do their duty. It was not best to relieve all the Paw Paws. Some of them are very good, and even our worthy President has been made to believe that the Paw Paws have actually saved Northwest Missouri. You see, general, that I have to go cautionsly. I wish I had good U. S. troops from abroad. The arming of the Paw Paws has opened the door for much trouble. I thank you for your kindly letters and wise suggestions, and hope to hear often from you, and I assure you of cheerful and hearty co-operation in putting down the evils of the border. With great respect, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. PORT LEAVENWORTH, May 27, 1864. (Received 11.Th a. in.) Brig. Gen. E. B. BROWN, Kansas City: General McKeau will call out militia to guard stations and join you with one regiment voluiiteers, if rebel forces gather so as to make it very necessary, but try to get more troops from General Rosecrans, who has a better supply than I have. Keep McKean and me posted. Dont let the rebels hatch their vipers anywhere. S. R. CURTIS, Major- General. PAOLA, KANS., May 27, 1864. Col. C. W. BLAIR, Fort Scott, Kans.: The following has been received from General Curtis, command- ing department: General Thayer telegraphs that he will immediately send force up from Gibson to mouth of Grand River to escort refugee Indians. The train properly belonging to Gibson must go with the refugees; no more should go. Thayer has thirty days provision, and river rising. S. R. CURTIS, Major-General. You will be governed in your arrangements accordingly. THOS. J. McKEAN, Brig. Gen., U. S. Volunteers, Gommanding District Page 73 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 73 PAOLA, llIay 27, 1864. Col. C. W. BLAIR, Commanding: The following has just been received from General Curtis: FORT LEAVENWORTH, May 27, 1864. Brig. Gen. T. J. McKEAN, Commanding, Paola: Dispatches from Fort Smith and General Rosecrans speak of a force having crossed onto this side of Arkansas, with several pieces of cannon; their designs are not known. Have scouts sent out southeast from Fort Scott, and have citizens engaged to bring in intelligence if raiders appear. Such citizens should be assured of being well paid for their trip, and a horse if killed. Have such arrangements made on your lines everywhere. Good men can be picked and paid, if necessary, for being always ready with horses to run in with intelligence. S. R. CURTIS, Major-General. THOS. J. McKE AN, Brigadier- General. HDQRS. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Pant, Minm, May 27, 1864. Maj. J. F. MELINE, Actg. AssI. Adjt. Gen., Dept. of the Northwest: MAJOR: I had the honor to telegraph General Pope to-day re- qnesting him to rescind Special Orders, 72 and Th, accepting the res- ignation of Colonel Crooks, which have not yet taken effect. If the destination of the regiment had not been changed, and it had re- mained to be distribnted in garrisons in this district, there wonid have been ~no imperative necessity for the retention of Colonel Crooks in the service; bnt as it is to be sent where it will nndoubtedly be kept together and act as a unit, the case is very different. The hientenant- colonel of the Sixth is acting assistant provost-marshal of the State, and in my opinion it would very much destroy the morale and efficiency of this fine body of men should they be compelled to go into the field under the command of their present major. Col- onel Crooks is a fine soldier, having received a West Point education, and he is withal much beloved by his regiment, albeit he is a strict disciplinarian. I trust his tender of resignation will be sent back unaccepted to these headquarters. I am, major, very respectfully, yonr obedient servant, H. H. SIBLEY, Brigadier-General, Commanding. VICKSBURG, May 28, 1864. (Received 2.30 p. in., June 3.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECIC, Chief of Staff: GENERAL: I have sent the detachment of the Seventeenth Army Corps under Brig. Gen. T. K. Smith to Memphis. If General Steele should not be threatened by any considerable force the division of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith will also be sent to that place. The force in the District of West Tennessee will be increased as far as may be necessary to secure Shermans rear, as his operations are far more important than any that can be undertaken immediately west o Page 74 74 LOUISiANA AND THE ThANS-Mlsslsslppl. (CHAP. XLVI. the Mississippi. I have ordered reserves of troops and of water transportation that will enable me to concentrate a large force at any point that may be threa operations west of the river. tened, pending the preparations for Vicksbnrg will be made the depot for the troops engaged in these operations. The line from this place to Shreveport is the only one that can be safely adopted, and it will be necessary to put the rail- road to Monroe in running order and bnild that part already graded between that place and Shreveport. I have ordered the abandonment of all points not essential to military operations and the concentration of the troops in large re- serves, where they will be held in readiness for any contingency, and will spare no exertion to render our own force: as mobile as that of the rebels. I think the organization of the troops that do not take the field should be limited to brigades and divisions, reporting directly to the departnient or district commanders, and I recom- mend that the Thirteenth Corps be broken up, and the troops of that corps not reqnired for points in the Department of the Gulf be transferred to the Nineteenth Corps, I have directed the tempo- rary assignment. I wish to relieve 3, probably 4, of the general officers now in the Department of the Gulf. Can others be spared to report to me? Will you direct 2 officers of engineers, 1 of the ordnance, 6 of the quartermaster, and 4 of the subsistence department to report to me? A part of these are needed to replace officers that it is desirable to relieve. ED. R. S. CANBY, Major- General, Gommanding. IIDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST Mississippi, Maj. Gen. H. ~. HALLECK, Vicksburg, Miss., May 28, 1864. Chief of Staff of the Army, Washington, D. U.: The policy of giving protection to the persons employed in the cultivation of abandoned plantations absorbs so many of the troops aiid disperses them to such an extent as to abstract materially from the force reqnired for offensive pnrposes. Practically the cultiva- tion of these plantations, and the pretense of furnishing plantation snpplies, has resulted in furnishing the enemy with supplies of essential value to him in carrying on his military operations. These abnses will be corrected, as far as possible, withont violating the promises of protection made by the Government to the lessees, bnt, in my judgment, the whole system shonld be suspended nntil we are able to destroy the organized armies of the rebels. ED. R. S. CANBY, Major- General. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST Mississippi, Brig. Gen. M. C. MEIGS, Viclcsbnrg, Miss., May 28, 1864. Quartermaster- General, Washington, D. C.: The operations contemplated west of the Mississippi will reqnire the constrnction of the railroad from this place to Shreveport, La. Page 75 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 75 a distance of 148 miles. The road to Monroe, 52 miles, has been in operation, bnt some portions of it have been destroyed. The remainder has been graded. The labor, with the exception of skilled mechaniCs, can be procured, and will be mainly done by the troops. Mechanics mnst be sent from above. I propose to place Colonel Bailey, now chief engineer of the Nineteenth Corps, and repre- sented to be in every way competent, in charge, nnless some other officer should be designated. A report of the actual condition of the road is expected in a few days, and detailed information will then be given you, but provisions for the rnnning stock, rails, & c., should be commenced at once. ED. R. S. CANBY, Major- General, Commanding. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, Vicksburg, Miss., May 28, 1864. His Excellency R. YATES, Governor of illinois, Springfield, ill.: I am advised from the Headquarters of the Army that five regi- ments of the Illinois militia have been ordered to Columbus, Ky., and five to Memphis, Teun. None had reached either of these points at the latest dates I have received. Will you please advise me how soon I may count upon their arrival. The Thirteenth Illinois Cav~ alry will be sent to Memphis if they have not already gone. ED. R. S. CANBY, Major- General. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, Vicksbnrg, Miss., May 28, 1864. Maj. Gen. W. T. SHERMAN, Comdg. Div. of the Mississippi, via Nashville, Tenn.: I have sent the detachment of the Seventeenth Army Corps under General T. K. Smith to Memphis, and have authorized General Washburn to detain at that place, if necessary. troops that have been ordered to report to me from the Western States and from the Department of Missouri. I will return the division of General A. J. Smith in a few days. If the line of the Arkansas is not threat- ened by a superior force, I will send to General Washburn any re-enforcements that he may require to keep the enemy occupied in your rear, as that is more important than any new operations that can be undertaken immediately in the country west of the Missis sippi. ED. H. S. CANBY, Major- General, (Joinmandincj. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, Vicksbnrg, Miss., May 28, 1864. Maj. Gen. H. W. SLocuM, Coindg. District of Viclcsbnrg, Vicicsbnrg, Miss.: GENERAL: The commanding general desires that the staff officers at this depot be instructed to make immediate estimates for supplies for an army of 40,000 men, independent of the garrisons of the post Page 76 76 LOUISIANA AND THE TRNNS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. at this placeand Natchez and their dependencies. The proportions of the different arms have not yet been fully determined upon, bnt the immediate estimates will be made for 30,000 infantry, 7,000 cav- alry, and 3,000 artillery. In clothing, blouses will be estimated for instead of coats, and an extra supply of underclothing and shoes; and the estimates generally will be made for the field, omitting all articles of clothing or equipment that are not essential to the effi- ciency of the troops. In subsistence, bacon will be called for instead of other kinds of salted meat. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN F. S. GRAY, Captain, Assistant Ajjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 139. New Orleans, La., May 28, 1864. * * * * * * * 7. The Fourteenth Maine Volunteers will at once proceed from Baton Rouge to Morganza, where it will be reported to Brig. Gen. W. H. Emory, to join General Nickersons First Brigade, Second Division, Nineteenth Army Corps. The quartermasters department will furnish the necessary transportation. 8. The five companies of the Twenty-second Iowa Volunteers now in New Orleans will at once proceed to Baton Rouge, and be reported for duty to Brig. Gen. W. P. Benton, commanding that post. The quartermasters department will furnish the necessary transportation. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Banks: GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adintant- General. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, OFFICE OF ASSISTANT INSPECTOR-GENERAL, Lient. ~Co]. R. B. IRWIN, Vicksbnrg, Miss., May 28, 1864. Assistant Adjutant-General: SIR : I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of instructions just given to the inspector-general of your department and for- warded to him direct, by order of the major-general commanding, in order to save time. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servaiit, JOHN M. WILSON, C~apt., Corps of Engs., and A. I. G., Mit. Div. of W. Miss. [Inclosure.] HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, OFFICE OF ASSISTANT INSPECTOR-GENERAL, Lient. Col. W. ~. ABERT, Viclcsbnrg, Miss., May 27, 1864. Assistant Inspector-General, Department of the Gulf: SIR: The commanding general directs that you will immediately furnish this office with such reports, statements, & c., as are neces- sary to exhibit fully the present actual condition of the troops o Page 77 CHAP. XLVI.] 77 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. this command. In making your report you will specify fully the actual condition of each corps, division, brigade, and regiment of the command of which you are inspector-general; embodying the reports of -your assistants, being careful to recognize the fact that you are to report on everything that comes under your supervision in the line of your duty, without regard to rank. Your attention is particularly called to the cavalry, artillery, and supply (lepart- ments, and to the transportation service, both by land and water. In the cavalry branch you will report as to its organization and 1efficieucy, the condition of each regiment in yo~ir command as to its efficiency, organization, and equipment, stating whether, in your opinion, any of the regiments should be consolidated or dis- mounted. The artillery you will report as to organization and efficiency, the number aiid caliber of guns, the condition of animals, efficiency of officers, with number and designation of batteries. In thesupply de- partment you will include quartermasters, commissary, and ordnance departments, giving statements as to their organization, efficiency, probable amount of material on hand for a given-sized army for a given length of time. In the transportation (lepartment you will report fully the amount on hand, giving the number and condition of animals and wagons, and capacity and length and direction of railroads in the land transportation, and number, condition, capacity for troops and material of vessels in the water transportation. You are directed to see that the equipment of the troops is reduced to the minimum, in accordance with orders from the War Depart- ment, and that the troops are constantly kept in such condition as to be able to move at an hours warning in any direction, paying particular attention to this subject in all future inspections. The general commanding directs that these instructions be forwarded to you direct to save time, but copies will be forwarded to the com- manding general of your department. It is desired that your report be forwarded at the earliest possible moment. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN M. WILSON, Capt., Corps of Engs., and A. L G., ]Jfil. Div. of W. Miss. HDQRS. MILITARY DIYI%IoN OF WEST Mississw~i, Viclcsbmrg, Miss., May 28, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. H. EMORY, Commanding U. S. Forces, Morganza, La.: GENERAL: After retaining enough transportation to supply the troops that Major-General Banks has been directed to assign to the Nineteenth Army Corps, the excess will be sent to New Orleans. The transportation retained should be selected. The surplus bag- gage should also be sent to New Orleans. The pontoon train will be retained and put in order for service. The quartermasters depart- ment at New Orleans will be instructed to furnish a part of the water transportation required for the movements of your forces. The remainder will be sent from above. Very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant, ED. H. S. CANBY, Major- General, 6~oinmanding Page 78 78 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [C~p. XLVI, SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. 19TH A. C. AND U. S. FORCES, No. 122. Miorganza, La., May 28, 1864. 1. Brig. Gen. C. Grover, commanding Second Division, Nineteenth Army Corps, will proceed without delay to the headquarters Divis- ion of West Mississippi, for the purpose of conferring with the gen- eral commanding as to the means in the hands of the brigadier- general commanding Nineteenth Army Corps and U. S. forces at Morgauza, for carrying out the letter of instructions dated May 21, 1864. Having done so, and arranged as to the time and means by which we are to commence drawing our supplies from Vicksburg; he will return to these headquarters with all possible dispatch. * * * * * * * 7. As soon as boats are disposable for the service, General Lawler, commanding detachment Thirteenth Army Corps, will coulmence the shipment of his train to Carrollton, retaining for the present two wagons to each regiment, and two wagons to each division and brigade headquarters, and six ambulances for each brigade. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Emory: FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS AND U. S. FORCES, Morgauza, La., May 28, 1864. Brig. Gen. M. K. LAWLER, Gorndg. Detach. Thirteenth Army Gorps, Morganza, La.: GENERAL: The general commanding directs me to inform you that he has received information that the enemys forces are crossing at Morgans Ferry, and that some of the Texas cavalry are within 8 miles of here. He desires you to move in your camp at an early hour in the morning, and close on General McMillans right, so that we may have our forces easily disposable to move out and attack. He wishes you to put your camp in as small a space as convenient for health and comfort, and suggests the clover field on McMillaus right and front, with your reserves behind the parapet, if there is room enough. I am, sir, respectfully, FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, iliEay 28, 1864. Brigadier-General BENTON, Commanding District of Baton Rouge: The Fourth Division, Thirteenth Army Corps, will remain at Baton Rouge until further orders. By command of Major-General Banks: GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 79 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 79 CIRCULAR.] HDQRs. FIRST Div. AND DETACH. 13TH A. C., Morganza, La., May 28, 1864. The enemy are Crossing at Morgans Ferry, and there is now a force within 8 miles of here. The commanding officers of the Third Division and the First and Second Brigades of the First Division will hold their commands in entire readiness to repel any assault. A portion of each brigade will be np at 2 a in., and, in accordance with orders from headquarters U. S. forces, at 6 oclock to-morrow morning the troops and trains of the detachment will be moved inside the levee. Staff officers will be sent to designate the ground to be occupied by the different brigades. By command of Brig. Gen. M. K. Lawler: B. WILSON, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, May 28, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Donaidsonville: If General Arnold, with the cavalry, is where you can communi- cate with him, you will say to him that we have information that the enemy are crossing the Atchafalaya, and if he has forage enough to warrant the movement, or can obtain it by stopping boats Con- taining it, he is directed to ascertain what the enemy is doing in this regard, and to co-operate with General Emory in driving the enemy beyond the Atchafalaya. ~. DWIGHT, Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS, Little Rock, May 28, 1864. Maj. Gen. STERLING PRICE, C. S. Army: GENERAL: Your communication by hand of Maj. E. C. Cabell, bearer of flag of truce, is received. On receipt of a communication from General E. Kirby Smith, dated from Jenkins Ferry, I directed that all citizen prisoners not charged with violation of the laws of war should be released. By some misunderstanding the instructions seem not to have been fully carried out at the time. I have in- structed the provost-marshal-general to liberate at once all citizen prisoners not under charges of violation of the laws of war. All prisoners under charges shall have a fair trial. Colonel Glenn was reported to the Commissary General of Prisoners at Washington as a prisoner of war, but as soon as his real status was ascertained he was properly reported, amid pending an order from Washington for his release he has the limits of this city on his parole. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. STEELE, Major- General, Commanding Page 80 80 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, SEVENTH ARMY CORPS, Little Rock, Ark., May 28, 1864. R. H. SMITh, Esq., Manager Military Telegraph: The general commanding directs me to say that affairs are now too much unsettled to make any arrangements or do anything beyond Cadron Ferry for the present. Very respectfully, yonr obedient servant, SAM. T. BRUSH, First Liemt, 18th Illinois Infantry, Actg. AssI. Adjt. Gem. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., May 28, 1864. Lient. Col. G. MOYERS, Commanding Post: COLONEL: The brigadier-general commanding directs that you send the party of the Ninth Iowa Cavalry which arrived from Devalls Bluff with the mules north to Quitman, and from there to Searcy, and from there to Devalls Bluff. Quitman is abont 50 miles north from here, Searcy is abont 40 miles east of there and about 40 miles from the Bluff. Yon will instruct the commanding officer, if he hears of any reliable and important move of the enemy, to report the facts at once to these headquarters. There is a force of ours under Colonel Geiger at Springfield, about 25 miles west of Quitman. They may be at Quitman Monday night, or at least some of them. There was also four squadrons from the Ninth Iowa started from the Bluff the 26th, toward Searcy. The men must be provided with five days rations and march as soon to- morrow morning as obtained. You will furnish guides froln the Third Arkansas Cavalry. A part of one battalion is encamped near you. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General. DEVALLS BLUFF, May 28, 1864. Capt. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General: Dispatch from Major Drummoud states he was at Bayou Des Arc this morning; crossed this morning, not without difficulty. Says he will be in the Little Red to-night. Scouting party from below just in. Has been within a few miles of Arkansas Post. Skirmished with small parties of guerrillas, but met no large force. Had 1 man killed, a Mr. Honeycut, a citizen guide whom I sent with the de- tachment. I have sent three transports and another gun-boat up the river to assist the flotilla at Grand Glaize Bar. M. M. TRUMBULL, Colonel, Commanding Post. LITTLE ROCK, May 28, 1864. Col. W. F. GEIGER, Cadron Creek: Notify me as soon as von arrive at Cadron Creek, and I will tele- graph further instructions to you. J. R. WEST Brigadier- General, Commanding Page 81 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 81 LITTLE ROCK, May 28, 1864. Col. W. F. GEIGER, Cadron Ferry (thence by messenger to Springgld): Immediately upon receipt of this order you will commence mov- ing your troops to the Cadron Ferry, thence to be embarked by boats to this place. Answer and let me know when they are likely to reach the Cadron. J. R. WEST, Brigadier- General, Commanding. LITTLE ROCK, May 28, 1864. Col. A. II. RYAN, Cadron Ferry: Communicate the following to Colonel Geiger: Move as soon as you can get ready out to the line of the Little Red, between Kinder- hook and Searcy. Your mission is to watch that line and intercept messengers from Childress. If he comes back draw him in toward yourself. Communicate to this point from the Little Red daily, either by the way of Cadron or Brownsville. Four companies are out from Devalls Bluff to Searcy; if necessary you can use them should the enemy be in your vicinity.~ Give Colonel Graves the following directions from me: Put the sick and men least able to march, with my horses and Lieutenant Litherlauds, on the steamer Alamo, and send her to Little Rock. With your infantry and artillery march down the north side of the river to the point. You are more likely to be wanted here than any- where else. (For Colonel Ryan:) With your Third Arkansas you will guard Cadron Ferry and scout to Lewislurg, and give me timely informa- tion of any additional force of the enemy crossing the Arkansas. I will send Colonel Fuller, with all your men, back to-morrow. Telegraph me to-morrow morning whether all these directions are clearly understood. J. R. WEST, Brigadier- General, Gommanding. HDQRS. SECOND DIvIsIoN, SEVENTH ARMY CORPS, Little Rock, Ark., May 28, 1864. Col. W. F. GEIGER, Cadron Ferry (thence by messenger to Springfield): Move only the infantry, artillery, and the Third Arkansas Cavalry to Cadron Ferry. Provide the cavalry of your immediate command with ten days rations of hard bread, sugar, and coffee, and move with them to the Little Red as SOOIl as practicable, striking that river about Sugar Loaf Spring; thence send scouts southeast toward Searcy, watching the crossing of the Little Red at that point, and northwest toward Kinderhook, for a like purpose. Send Colonel Ryans cavalry to Cadron Ferry, with orders to scout to Lewisburg. Send Captain Hesser immediately to Cadron Ferry; direct him to provide you with the rations above named, and Col- 6 R RVOL XXXIV, PT I Page 82 82 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPpJ. [CHAP. XLVI. onel Ryans command with ten days full rations; then to retain the balance for the use of the infantry and artillery. Captain Hesser will not land any more snbsistence from the Alamo than is necessary for the cavalry and the immediate wants of the artillery and in- fantry. Use any of Lieutenant Morelands wagons you may need for your own movement. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. R. WEST~ Brigadier-General, Commanding. LITTLE ROCK, ARK., ]iIay 28, 1864. Colonel WOOD, Commanding, Brownsville: It is reported that the rebels are coming up Bayou Meto bottom. The general wishes you to send a scouting party in that direction. Colonel Trumbull will send a party out; probably one from Pine Bluff will go in that direction. Has anything been heard from Cap- tain Miner? C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant- General. Capt. C. H. DYER, BROWNSVILLE, ]Iiiay 28, 1864. Assistant Adjutant- General: Captain Miner returned last night. He scouted all around Bayou Meto bottom, and is sure no rebels are crossing. The country through which he passed is full of guerrillas. Two of the captains men were wounded by them. He also learned that the rebels have erected batteries on the Arkansas River, below Pine Bluff. Marina- dukes whole command is reported on the river below the Bluff. 0. WOOD Colonel, Commanding. Capt. C. H. DYER, BROWNSVILLE, May 28, 1864. Assistant Adjutant-General: Captain Miner was 60 miles from here, over in Arkansas bottom. He reports to me that he passed around Bayou Meto bottom. The object of the expedition wa,s not fully accomplished. Will go my- self as soon as the horses are sufficiently rested. We have about 200 horses and mules. Is it possible to get any saddles and bridles at Little Rock? The old saddles that we get from the country are not fit to use. 0. WOOD, Colonel, Commanding. LITTLE ROCK, ARK., ]IIay 28, 1804. Colonel TRUMBULL, Commanding, Devalls Bluff: Send the detachment Third Michigan Cavalry as escort to boats going to relieve those aground, unless you have already detaile Page 83 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 83 sufficient escort. The troops with the boats should throw out pickets several miles into the country and scout thoroughly as long on each side as the boats lie there. The enemy should not be allowed to find out that the boats are aground, but should be made to believe that we are sending a large force to attack him. Augusta should be well watched. I suppose Livingston is on that side and will co- operate. The force with the boats, properly managed, should be able to defend itself against anything the enemy could bring there. Send copies of this to commander of flotilla and escort. E. A. CARR, Brigadier-General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., May 28, 1864. Brigadier-General SALOMON, Commanding First Division, Seventh Army Corps: GENERAL: A scout reports that a body of cavalry of 100 to 300 was to cross the Saline at Pratts Ferry (7 miles above Jenkins) some time to-day; object, conscription, & c.; and that a company came across yesterday and examined the road. It would be well to send a party out to scout as far as Jenkins Ferry to ascertain the truth of this report, get information generally, and clean out any parties of rebels that may be about. Captain Smiths independent scouts will report to you and furnish guide. Telegraph to Colonel Clay- ton, commanding Pine Bluff, when your scout leaves; perhaps it would be well to avoid the road by which the flag of truce came in till it goes back. By command of Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr: C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., May 28, 1864. Brigadier-General SALOMON, Commanding First Division, Seventh Army Corps: GENERAL: You are authorized and directed to use your cavalry, and infantry, too, if necessary, to observe the country in your front as far as you may deem advisable, including the communication with Pine Bluff on both sides of the Arkansas River. You will, of course, take all possible care of your small cavalry force, but it is believed that after several weeks rest they ought to be able to scout more freely without injuring their efficiency. The demonstrations made by the enemy on our line of communication, and the reports which exist of the prospect of a general advance, render it necessary that we should have early and accurate information, and it is im- portant to know what the enemy is doing, but also what he is not doing. By command of Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr: C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 84 84 LOUISIANA AND TILE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. FORT SMITH, ARK., May 28, 18648 p. m. Maj. Gen. FREDERICK STEELE Gommanding Departmed of Arkansas: SIR: I started a messenger through to Little Rock, on the south side of the river, two days ago, with a dispatch, in cipher, for you. There was nothing very important in it, only to let you hear from me. Since then General Sanborn, at Cassville, has telegraphed that day before yesterday Shelby was at Osage, in Carroll County, 40 miles northeast of Fayetteville. I have heard nothing from the boats since they left here, and trust they have reached Little Rock in safety. I am extremely anxious to have them return as soon as possible, loaded with commissaries and forage. I want some artil- lery ammunition sent also if there is a supply at Little Rock. (See returns as to caliber.) I have telegraphed Colonel Parsons, at Saint Louis, to send a fleet of light-draught steamers, loaded with supplies, to this post. He replied that he would do so at once. I shall start a train to Fort Scott for supplies the first of the week. We have provisions enough on hand to subsist the command forty days. Please send up all the boats that can be spared from the Rock, as the river is in good boat- ing condition, and it is of vital importance to get all the supplies here which it is possible to do while the river lasts. We have nothing to fear if we have supplies. The place is impregnable, the forts are nearly completed, and a Continuous line of rifle-pits, with an extensive abatis from the Arkansas around to the Potean River. I have nothing late with regard to Cooper, Maxey, Gano, & c., though I have scouts in that direction, and have sent spies to their camp. I have force enough at Clarksville to meet Shelby if he is driven back, and they are watching his movements. If he comes around to Fayetteville, I shall endeavor to meet him there. What do you think will be Kirby Smiths policy now, Banks hav- ing left Red River? My impression is the enemy will be still more determined in their policy of interrupting our communications and cutting off our supplies. I am anxious to hear from you. Very respectfully, yours, JOHN M. THAYER, Brigadier- General, Commanding. P. S.There are here over 1,000 refugees, completely destitute, whom we have to feed. One object in my sending a train to Fort Scott is to send a lot with it to Kansas; and I shall have to send a lot down the river by boats in order to get them to some point where supplies are more plenty, for I cannot feed them here, and they must starve if I do not. J. M. T. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI Brigadier-General THAYER, Springfield, Mo., May 28, 1864. Gommanding District of the Frontier, Fort Smith, Ark.: On the 26th instant, Major Melton, commanding detachmeut Sec- ond Arkansas Cavalry at Berryville, Ark., reported Shelby to be on the Osage, southeast of Berryville, with 2,000 men and six pieces o Page 85 CHAP. XLVII CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.TJNION. 85 artillery. A report just received from Major Melton by telegraph reports a large number of rebels in the vicinity of Berryville, but does not speak of Shelby. He is probably in that section. W. D. HUBBARD, Lient. and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., the General being absent. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 28, 18643.10 p. m. Major-General ROSECRANS, Commanding Department of the MissourI: The order respecting the movement of the Tenth Kansas is hereby suspended. E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., May 28, 1864. Col. E. D. TOWNSEND Assistant AdjJant- General, Washington, D. C.: The following special order just issued and forwarded for infor- mation of War Department: SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISsouRI, No. 146. ~ Saint Louis, Mo., May 28, 1864. * * * * * * * 4. The quartermasters departmeht will provide necessary transportation for the immediate movement hence to Memphis, Tean., and from that point to such other point as may be indicated by Major-General Canby. commanding Military Division of West Mississippi, for the following-named regiments, viz: The Ninth Minnesota Volunteers, Sixty-eighth U. S. Colored Volunteers, Twelfth Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, Seventh Kansas Cavalry. The regiments herein indicated will take the necessary steps to complete their equipment for active duty in the field with the least practicable delay. Should the cavalry regiments not have completed their complement of cavalry arms by the time transportation is ready for them infantry arms will be issued by Colonel Callender, upon proper requisition from the commanding officers of the regiments. All officers concerned in the execution of this order will be held strictly account- able for any delay which may arise in the execution thereof. By command of Major-General Rosecrans: 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, May 28, 1864. Colonel GREENE: Please find inclosed copies of the orders calling into active service the Enrolled Missouri Milita. Special Orders, No. 76, calls them into service at the request of General Curtis, and Special Orders, No. 144, at the request of General Schofield. At a period subse- quent to this the entire control of the unorganized, as well as the organized, Enrolled Missouri Militia was delegated to General Scho- field, but up to the time of his departnre hence he issued no orders calling them into active service. Such orders have always been issued from the office of the adjutant-general of the State. But the same authority granted General Schofield over the Enrolle Page 86 86 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CEIAP. XLVI. Missouri Militia has also been conferred on General Rosecrans; hence, if occasion required the calling out of this force now, or- ders to that effect would emanate from you, and not from the adjutant-general of the State, though the latter might also do it. If I am not properly posted in this matter, I respectfully solicit your instruction. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, R. A. PHELAN, Lieutenant, & c. [Inclosure No. 1.] ENROLLED MILITIA,) HDQRS. STATE oF MISSOURI, SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ ADJUTANT-GENERALS OFFICE, No. 76. ) Saint Louis, April 23, 1863. * * * * * * * II. Upon the application of Major-General Curtis, commanding Department of the Missouri, of this date, Brig. Gen. Thomas L. Crawford, commanding Second Military District, Enrolled Missouri Militia, is ordered to call into active service three regiments of the militia within his district, for duty upon the line of the Southwest Branch Pacific Railroad. He is instructed to select such regiments as can be by reason of being better armed and equipped or organ- ized, the most readily assembled. He will rendezvous these regi- ments at such points upon the line of the road as are nearest their respective headquarters, having accomplished which he will report by letter for further orders to these .headquarters. His brigade quartermaster will make timely requisition upon~ the quartermaster- general of Missouri for such supplies as are actually necessary for thirty days service in the field. III. Upon the application of Maj. Gen. S. R. Curtis, commanding Department of the Missouri, of this date, Brig. Gen. A. G. Edwards is hereby directed to call into active service, for the period of thirty days, three regiments of the force now under his command. He is instructed to make his selection froni among those regiments which can be the most readily assembled, and whose members can be the most easily spared from their ordinary business. He is authorized (should he find it necessary) to fill up either of these regiments to the minimum number of the infantry organization prescribed by existing orders, by details from other regiments under his command. His quartermaster will make timely requisition upon the quarter- master-general of Missouri for such supplies as are necessary to equip these three regiments for active service in the field. By order of the Commander-in-Chief: JOHN B. GRAY, Adjutant- General. [Inclosure No. 2.] ENROLLED MILITIA,) HDQRS. STATE OF MISSOURI, SPECIAL ORDERS, ADJUTANT-GENERALS OFFICE, No. 144. ) Saint Louis, September 7, 1863. * * * * * * * V. Brig. Gen. A. G. Edwards, commanding First Military Dis- trict, Enrolled Missouri Militia, is hereby directed to detail imme- diately from the force under his command, for active servicer for a period of thirty days or longer, if required, sixteen companies, to consist of 100 enlisted men each (including the prescribes numbe Page 87 87 Cn~. XLVII CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. of non-commissioned officers), to be officered by 1 captain, 1 first lieu- tenant, and [1] second lieutenant. These companies will be organ- ized into two provisional regiments of eight companies each, and will be denominated, respectively, the Tenth and Eleventh Provis- ional Regiments Enrolled Missouri Militia, being officered by such field and staff officers as may be designated in future orders. As the necessity which calls for the issuing of this order is an urgent one and as little delay can be experienced as possible, General Ed- wards will direct that the aforesaid companies shall rep~rt for duty on Thursday, the 10th instant, at such hour and place as he may designate, and he will be governed in their disposition by such orders as he may hereafter receive from these headquarters. By order of the Commander-in-Chief: JOHN B. GRAY, Adjutant-General. [Inclosure No. 3.] ENROLLED MILITIA,) HDQRS. STATE OF MIssouRI, SPECIAL ORDERS, ADJUTANT-GENERALS OFFJCE, No. 146. ) Saint Louis, September 9, 1863. I. Brig. Gen. A. G. Edwards, commanding First Military Dis- trict, Enrolled Missouri Militia, is hereby instructed to detail as colonels of the Tenth and Eleventh Provisional Regiments now forming in his district Col. C. D. Wolff, Fourth Regiment, and Col. John Knapp, Eighth Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia, re- spectively, in accordance with Special Orders, No. 144, from these headquarters. General Edwards will make the selection himself for the other field and staff officers of the regiments aforesaid. * * * * * * * By order of the Commander-in-Chief: JOHN B. GRAY, Adjutant-General. [Inclosure No. 4.] ENROLLED MILITIA,) HDQRS. STATE OF MISSOURI, SPECIAL ORDER~, ~. ADJUTANT-GENERALS OFFICE, No. 147. ) Saint Louis, September 10, 1863. * * * * * * * III. Brig. Gen. A. G. Edwards, commanding First Military Dis- trict, Enrolled Missouri Militia, is hereby directed to cause the com- manding officers of the Tenth and Eleventh Provisional Regiments to report for duty to Maj. Gen. J. M. Schofield, commanding the Department of the Missouri, as soon as the organization of their regiments is complete. By order of the Commander-in-Chief: JOHN B. GRAY, Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, ]lfay 28, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. B. BROWN, (Jonidg. Central Dist. of Mo., Warrensburg, Mo.: GENERAL: The major-general commanding the department is in- formed, upon what is deenied reliable authority, that a want of activity of the troops within your district prevails to a considerabl Page 88 88 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CRAP. XLVI. extent. It is the express desire of the major-general commanding that as many of your troops be constantly kept in the field, sconting against guerrillas and marauders, as may be so employed without manifest detriment to the service. Great vigilance and activity are necessary to the preservation of safety and order within your dis- trict. It is also reported at these headquarters that teams employed upon the Pacific Railr9ad works have been pressed into Government service by y?iur authority. Reports on file in the office of the chief quartermaster of the department show that there is sufficient trans- portation within your district for all necessary and practical pur- poses; and the department commander directs that in future you impress no teams that are employed by the railroad company, as he desires to render every facility for the construction of that road. You are directed to make to these headquarters a full report upon this point, setting forth the reasons or necessity that niay have existed for such impressment. I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General. IIDQRS. SECOND SUP-DIST., DIST. OF CENTRAL Mo., Sedalia, May 28, 1864. Capt. J. H. STEGER: CAPTAiN: I beg leave to call the attention of the general coin- mandirig to the importance of suggesting and ordering some badge to be worn by the citizen guards while on duty, by which they may be distinguished, & c. The badges prescribed by you already, to be worn by foragers, scouts, & c., on the hat, would answer. Of this, however, you can better judge. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JNO. F. PHILIPS, C~olonel Seventh Gavalry, M. S. M., Commanding. WARRENSBURG, Mo., May 28, 1864. (Received 2.35 p~ in.) Brigadier-General BROWN, Pleasant Hill, Mo.: The scout consisted of only 33 men. There have been but two com- panies here for several days, except battery. The guard arid escort duty has almost worn them out. and I understand that they had been on constant duty for several days and nights before. When they left here they expected to form a junction. Captain Eads, who it was understood was in the neighborhood of the bushwhackers with 18 men, waiting on this, and being worn out, they came in. We leave at 12 oclock to-night, moonlight, with three companies Seventh Missouri State Militia, which have come from Sedalia since 11 a. in., and Company C, First Cavalry, Missouri State Mili- tia, which also march to-day from Burns camp, and detachment of CQmpanies A and L, First Missouri State Militia, with the vie Page 89 CHAP. XLVI.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.U~IO~. 89 of attacking the camp at daylight in the morning. If we wait to find the bamp we expect to scout the country to-morrow. I sent 2 messengers to -day to Captain Anderson, to stay in the vicinity until I would get troops, but he had started on a scout with the principal part of his company. My messenger arrived safe, and while he was absent the bushwhackers (it is reported) burned the town. The troops at this station had been barely able to do the guard and picket and escort duty necessary to protect the town and public property. We have a sufficient force now to do some scouting; we had none before without endangering the place and public property. J. McFERRAN, Colonel, Commanding. SEDALTA, Mo., May 28, 1864. (Received 2.55 p. in., 29th.) Brigadier-General BROWN, lYarrensburg, Mo.: I am near this place with six companies. GEORGE W. KELLY, Major. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Springfield Mo_ ~Iay 28, 1864. Brigadier-General SANBORN, Cassville, Mo.: Yours received. Major Burch has passed through, going to Saint Louis and thence to Illinois. He says there are no rebels nearer Neosho than Spavinaw, and there only a small number. Lieutenant Sallee wishes to proceed to Saint Louis to consult with the chief engineer of the department in regard to his duties. W. D. HUBBARD, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Springfield, Mo., May 28, 1864. Majors MELTON and MOORE, Berryville, via Cassville, Mo.: Send out women spies or good scouts and ascertain, if possible, what The enemys force is and what he intends to do and who is in command. If the enemy designs to attack you at once, and has largely superior forces and artillery, retreat to Cassville; otherwise hold your position and fight the enemy when he comes to you. A large force of the enemy certainly cannot subsist long in that country now. How would it do for you to send out 100 men 6 or 8 miles and feel of the enemy and get information? I think you are safe enough if the enemy has no artillery. In an emergency exer- cise your own judgment aiid do what you deem the best for the Government and it will be approved. I will send you re-enforce- ments just as soon as the troops ordered to Cassville reach there. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier- General, Commanding Page 90 90 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANSMISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. SAINT JOSEPH, ]Iiiay 28, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS: I have just returned from Platte County, where I conversed [with] farmers, merchants, mechanics, and lawyers, representing all parties and factions from every section of the country, and thoroughly can- vassed the condition of affairs in Platte. The reports have been grossly fabulous; not a single individual has been harmed in the county, not one bushwhacker has been seen by anybody, and but little stealing for months past. Twenty-seven muskets were taken from Camden Point, and as yet we can learn nothing of them. There was no cause whatever for adjourning the court at Platte City. Every man I saw and conversed with concurred in this opinion. There is just now more industry in Platte County than at any pre- vious time during the war, and the good men of the county have assured me of hearty co-operation in keeping down all lawlessness. I have increased the militia force and have wideawake officers to watch the border. We have found and sihot one of the murderers of Major Wilson in this county, and shall without doubt secure and kill the entire gang. Reports of the condition of affairs in North- west Missouri that have reached Saint Louis through the press have been wickedly exaggerated. There are some magnificent liars in this county. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., May 28, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS. Go-inmanding Department of the Missouri: I have ordered detachments of militia on duty in Buchanan, Platte, Ray, Clay, Carroll, Linn, Howard, Cahlaway, Montgomery, Lincoln, and Pike Counties. The militia, who have served for many months without pay, are very reluctant to leave their farms and workshops. I have assured them that the department com- mander would cheerfully and earnestly exert his influence to procure payment for past services. It is evident that it will require consid- erable force to keep down marauding in North Missouri during the summer months. Squads of villains are constantly drifting through our lines south of the river, and crossing to this side. Shall I make any calculation upon being re-enforced by volunteer regiments, or must I depend upon militia and make dispositions accordingly? CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., May 28, 1864. Brig. Gen. C. B. FISK: Make no calculations on re-enforcements at present. They are all ordered below. There must be a call for militia. Proceed with your organizations on the basis of loyalty. Particular instruc- tions will be given you soon. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General Page 91 ChAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 91 HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., May 28, 1864. Col. JOHN Y. Du BOIS, U. S. Army, Insp. Gen., Dept. of the Missouri, Saint Louis, Mo.: COLONEL: In acknowledgment and reply to your inquiry under date of 23d instant, would say that on the 13th of January last I received from Col. J. B. Rogers, SeCond Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, commanding at Cape Girardean, a telegram, of which the following is a true copy: CAPE GIRARDEAU, January 13, 1864. General FISK: Loyal citizens of Dunklin are anxious to kill guerrillas. There are some who will do so. In Dallas 4 citizens fought and killed 2 of Bolins men. This kind of men want a little powder and ammunition at times. I think it would be advis- able to let them have a little when satisfied their object is self-protection. I ordered Gentry to do so when he thought the parties were acting in good faith, and then in small quantities only. Do you approve? Answer immediately, as Gentry may go soon. J. B. ROGERS, Colonel, Commanding. I replied as follows immediately: SAINT Louis, Mo., January 13, 1864. Col. J. B. ROGERS, Cape Girardeau: Your powder plan is approved. Let the guerrillas be mustered out. FISK, Brigadier-General. The telegram of September 25 to Colonel Rogers, from Pilot Knob, I believe to have been the same as certified to by Lieutenant Thomp- son. I have not the telegraph books of District of Southeast Mis- souri at hand and cannot, therefore, positively state whether it is a true copy or not. I believe it is. Captain Gillette, my district in- spector, had repeatedly recommended that the officers of the Second Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, therein named should be ordered upon the Examining Board. An officer of Company L, Third Cav- alry, Missouri State Militia, had but a short time before been before the Board, and, upon being proved wanting, was reduced to his pre- vious rank of corporal or sergeant; and fearing that an examina- tion of Major Dodson and others might result in reducing them to the rank from which they had been promoted, I suggested that they be permitted to resign. I am, colonel, very respectfully, & c., CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. MACON, Mo., May 28, 1864. Brig. Gen. CLINTON B. FISK, Saint Joseph, Mo.: I have just returned from Mexico; passed through Montgomery and Callaway Counties, and from all the information I can get am satisfied that as far as any concentration of guerrilla& is to be made it will take place in Monroe County. I have ordered Captain Camp- bell, of Fulton, to start in that direction to-night with 25 men from Mexico. He has been with me and I left -him there this morning Page 92 92 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MJSSISSJppi. [CHAP. XLVI. I start at 1 p. m. from this place with 30 men. I think J Call pick up some of the rascals. Allen, a station 25 miles below this place, on North Missouri Railroad, was robbed last night of clothing; they did not call for money. I have ordered the men into service nnder Lientenant Dunlap, in Callaway. They were very much needed. I will report as. soon as possible the condition of the militia in Monroe from Monroe. If I do not receive different orders from you I shall go from Monroe to Pike and Lincoln, as there are complaints of trouble there. Any comniunication will be sent to me if addressed to Captain Sharp at this place. DAN. M. DI~APER, Lient. Gol. Ninth Gavairy, Missouri State Militia. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., May 28, 1864. Major GREGORY, Palm yra, Mo.: Send a scout of 50 men into Pike County on a mission of exter- mination of thieves and guerrillas. Major Ledergerber, of Hanni- bal, will give you information upon wbich to act. Dont take any prisoners of the class named. Kill them wherever you find them in their hellish work. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., May 28, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel DRAPER, Macon, Mo.: I have ordered Major Gregory, at Palmyra, to send a scout of 50 men through Pike County. I am informed that trouble is increasing in that section. I want a good militia company called into service forthwith in Pike, one in Lincoln, and Captain Stewart in Montgom- ery County. Can you designate good companies, under first-rate officers? I shall send Colonel Williams to Macon and keep you mov- ilig among~the thieves and guerrillas. Be prepared for lively work and give the rascals no quarter. Captain Stewart will receive arms, ammunition, and other outfit from Saint Louis. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. MACON, Mo., May 28, 1864. Brigadier-General FISK: Heard of H. T. being in Rocheport on the 25th; have not heard from him since. Colonel Draper will be back to-day. Sent a dis- patch to have 35 men ready by 1 oclock; does not say for what pur- pose. Four men, armed with shotguns and pistols, robbed a store in Allen of $175 worth of clothing last night. I intended to send a squad in that direction when I got the dispatch from Colone Page 93 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 93 Draper. May be he wants to go in the same direction. Negroes of both sexes keep constantly coming in; they are crowding our camps. Think they ought not to be brought in so close contact with sol- jiers. Prostitution is worse than slavery. ALBERT BROCKMAN, Captain, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, lIIo., ]Jfay 28, 1864. Capt. ALBERT BROCKMAN, Macon, Jib.: Did yon telegraph Lientenant-Colonel Draper of the outrage at Allen? The negroes crowding into Macon must go to work on the farms where their labor is so much needed. We cannot permit them to remain in idleness and crime. We must not return them to masters nor encourage them to leave their homes, but we must insist upon industry, sobriety, and virtue; let them understand that work they must. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Jib., May 28, 1864. Capt. E. J. CRANDALL, Brookfietd, Jib.: I desire to put a good company of militia on duty in your county. Will you please designate the best company for exterminating the thieves, guerrillas, and bushwhackers, tinder a thoroughly reliable, temperate, honest officer? I want them for 100 days. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., ]Jfay 28, 1864. Col. GEORGE S. PARK, Parkville, Mo.: DEAR SlR: Your valued communication of the 24th instant is re- ceived. Captain Wilson with his entire company has been ordered on duty at Parkville, and I hope he will succeed in maintaining order and exterminating the thieving gang who threaten your peace. I was desirous that the captain should go on duty many days ago, but he was of the opinion that it was not necessary. I assure you, colonel, that everything in my power to do shall be done to put down the lawlessness threatened. I hope soon to get all the loyal militia of your county organized, when we can gradually relieve all other that may be on duty. I do not think there is any general uprising of rebels in Missouri, unless a large armed force should penetrate the State from the south. In such an event we shall have much trouble. Let us watch, and fight, and pray. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General Page 94 94 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CRAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., ]iIay 28, 1864. Capt. W. B. KEMPER, Commanding at Liberty: CAPTAIN: I am in receipt of your report under date of 27th in- stant, and in response thereto have to say that your actions thus far have been commendable and characterized with the proper diligence and vigor. I am quite satisfied that we shall have work enough to keep us well employed during the summer months. The villains will drift through the lines on the south side of the river and come to a land of plenty to steal. We cannot be too vigilent and deter- mined. Kill all such wherever you find them in their hellish practices. I have ordered more militia on duty in Platte County, and your lieutenant with his detachment will soon join you at Liberty. You will authorize, in my name, the calling into active service at once the best militia company that can be found in either Clinton or Clay Counties to report to you for orders. I have a petition from E. M. Samuels and others of Liberty, asking that the additional forces be called out. I desire to have our force strong enough, but at the same time am reluctant to call our people from their farms and workshops unnecessarily. Let the militia company go to work at once. Make the county too hot for bushwhackers. I hope you will succeed in finding any rebel recruiting officer that may be at work in your baili- wick. I am, captain, very respectfully, & c., CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., May 28, 1864. GUSTAvUS COHRS, Assistant Provost-Marshal, Liberty, Mo.: SIR: In the absence of the district provost-marshal, I am instructed by the general commanding to answer your communication inclosing copy of your Special Orders, No. 2, and to say that hereafter you will not transcend your authority so much as to issue orders regulat- ing the conduct and affairs of the people in general. Your assump- tion of authority in this instance is only equaled by the bad taste in which the ~ job was executed. The general commanding assumes the prerogative of issuing orders concerning the general welfare of this command, and is confident that he can manage affairs of this nature, at least for the present. Whenever you have occasion to promulgate orders, they should bear the approval of the district provost-marshal, who is supposed to be advised of the wishes of the commanding general. We are in- clined to the belief that you issued said order in good faith, suppos- ing it would meet the emergencies which presented themselves to you, and only caution you against placing too much stress upon ap- pearances when you have nothing definite. We are fully advised of the condition of affairs throughout your sub-district and shall cer- tainly not fail to strike swift and sure~whenever there is anything to strike. Your detectives are not accomplishing very much if they can furnish nothing of greater importance than what some excited ol Page 95 CHAP. XLVI.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNJON. women say concerning yourself. Their attention should be turned to something more profitable to the ,Government, or their services will be dispensed with. I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, G. A. HOLLOWAY, Assistant Ac~jutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSoURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., May 28, 186{. E. M. SAMUEL, W. S. REYNOLDS, and others, Liberty, Clay County, Mo.: GENTLEMEN: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 26th instant, and in reply state that I have made such disposition of my troops as will soon place all of Captain Kempers company in your county. and have directed Captain Rem- per, in my iiame, to call into active service the best militia company he can find, either in Clay or Clinton Counties, to report to him for duty at Liberty and vicinity. I assure you, gentlemen, that I am desirous to keep the district qniet and put down all lawlessness and kill the villainous thieves and guerrillas. At the same time I must be careful not to withdraw our people from their industrial pur- suits. We must take care of ourselves. I cannot consistently ask for regular troops to he sent us when they are so much needed at the front. I trust that the loyal men, and women, too, of Clay will co- operate cheerfully and earnestly in sustaining the military authori- ties in their difficult task in finding the disturbers of the peace. Get reliable information; dont allow anybody to lie about your county as they have about Platte County. Carefully trace back all rumors. The disloyalists love to keep us uneasy with lying reports. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., May 28, 1864. Mr. W. J. PORTER, Laclede, Mo.: DEAR SIR: I am directed by the general commanding to acknowl- edge the receipt of your favor of May 27, 1864, and to thank you in his name for your earnest interest for the peace, quiet, and welfare of your section. A company of mounted m~n is soon to be placed on duty in Liun County for the purpose of quelching the villains and trying to maintain order. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant. W. T. CLARKE, First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., May 28, 1864. Capt. I. W. STEWART, Wellsville, Mo.: Call your men100 in numberinto active service forthwith. You will be supplied with arms and other appliances very speedily Page 96 96 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. but dont wait; let them go to work with their shotguns and pistols at once and dont fail to kill every murdering thief you can find at his hellish work. Strike with determination and vigor. Preserve good discipline in your force. CLINTON 13. FISK, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., May 28, 1864. Maj. A. C. MARSH, Assistant Provost-Marshal, Troy, Mo.: Call into service the best company of militia in Lincoln County. Let them go to work at once on a mission of extermination of thieves and guerrillas. They can arm themselves as best they can until we can get Government arms and other necessary supplies. Strike swiftly and with determination. Take no prisoners. Kill the vil- lains wherever caught in their hellish practices. Move earnestly. I have ordered a company on duty in Pike County and one in Mont- gomery County. Peace we must have. Bushwhacking must be put down if it takes half the militia of the district to accomplish it. Strike terror to the hearts of evil-doers. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., May 28, 1864. Col. G. W. ANDERSON, Louisiana, Mo.: Order into active service the best company of militia you can raise fiI~om your regiment for duty in Pike County. Let them go right to work, with such arms as they have or can be obtained from rebels or others in your county. Government arms and all else nec- essary for proper outfit will be furnished as soon as possible. We must take hold of the thieving, murdering villains with determina- tion and vigor; let them be killed wherever found at their wicked work. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. HANNIBAL, Mo., May 28, 1864. Maj. J. F. DWIGHT, Provost-Marshal- General: About 70 horse thieves and bnshwhackers made a raid in Pike County, Mo. Is it impossible for me to get permission to detail some of the companies stationed at Palmyra? By order of General Fisk, district commander: FRED. T. LEDERGERBER, Major and Provost-Marshal Page 97 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 97 PAOLA, KANS., May 28, 1864. Maj. C. S. CHARLOT, Assistant A~jutant- General, Fort Leavenworth, Kans.: Lieutenant Van Antwerp, Eleventh Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, with 11 men from Fort Riley, reached Fort Lamed on the 23d instant without molestation. A.t Cow Creek he found and buried the re- mains of 1 white man and 1 indian; white man supposed to be Walker. . THOS. J. McKEAN, Brigadier- General, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding District. ASSISTANT PROVOST-MARSHALS OFFICE, Chelsea, Butler County, Kans., May 28, 1864. Maj. H. H. HEATH, Provost-Marshal- General, Kansas: MAJOR: I have the honor to report that I have just returned from a trip through my district, comprising the counties of Chase, Butler, and Marion, and found all quiet, except much excitement from the late reports of Imidian fighting at Fort Lamed. The citizens of these counties are in a defenseless condition, except what the militia might render. They could be made very efficient by a portion of them being called into service, to act as scouts, on the extreme bor- der of these counties. Since my return I learned about 20 deserters from the rebel army passed through in the vicinity of Council Grove, and were making for Leavenworth. During my absence there were 2 men here, who passed themselves for provost-marshals and detect- ives. Major, please send me a list of your appointees on the border that I may know how to co-operate with them. In regard to the grand ludian council that was to be held on the Arkansas, I visited that point and found the Wichita, Kickapoo, and Kaws (the latter Kansas Indians) were assembled there, but there was nothing done, owing to the small-pox raging among the Wichitas. The tribes mentioned dispersed, making the council a failure. I will keep you informed of all that transpires pertaining to my duties and the good of the service. I am, major, very respectfully, .~-. C. LAMBDIN, Acting Assistant Provost-Marshal. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, COLORADO TERRITORY, Denver, May 28, 1864. Major-General CURTIS, Commanding Department of Kansas: DEAR SIR: Your letter of the 9th instant was received a few days ago. I have delayed an answer for a few days to gather more infor- mation in regard to the dangers to which our settlements are subjected from hostile Indians, and to see if we could not spare our troops for the active war against the rebellion, in which we are all so deeply interested. My disposition to spare all the troops not positively nec- essary for our defense may be established by correspondence had with yourself when in command of the Department of the Missouri. 7 R RVOL XXXIV, PT I Page 98 98 LOUiSIANA AND THE ThANS-MISSISSJppI. [cHAP. XLVI. I then proposed to spare you all except six companies, two of whicn were then in the Department of New Mexico, to be returned to Col- orado. This proposition it was not thought prudent to accept, as you said it would not be prudent to weaken the frontier hues; but as we were then at peace with all of the tribes in this Territory and On the plains, I thought it possible to spare all the troops except- ing the six companies. Now we have but half the troops we then had, and are at war with a powerful combination of Indian tribes, who are pledged to sustain each other and drive th~ white people from this country. I was made aware of this combination last fall through reliable sources of information, which were at once sent to the Colorado District head- quarters, and thence to department headquarters at Saint Louis, and to the indian Bureau at Washington. They were, through the Sec- retary of the Interior, laid before the War Department. I also went to Washington last fall to make preparations for the probable con- flict. I inclose copies of the more important papers referred to for your information, to which I made reference in a former letter. The Secretary of War asked me what I thought to be necessary, to which I replied that our troops, First Cavalry, ought to have carbines (as they were only armed with pistols and sabers), and that I desired the posts on the plains in Kansas and Nebraska to be strengthened as much as he could do by springtime. He promptly told me we should have the carbines, and they were accordingly to be sent out at once. They have arrived since the hostilities commenced this spring, hav- ing been detained on the way all winter by bad weather or other cause of delay. Having no militia organization that is serviceable for other than neighborhood defenses, and they only in the more densely [popu- hated] settlements, mostly in the mountains and on settlements that are exposed on th~ plains, being scattered along the streams, in sin~ gle tiers of houses, from 2 to 4 miles apart for hundreds of miles along the South Platte and Arkansas Rivers and their tributaries, it is perfectly out of the question for them to be put into a proper posi- tion of defense by any militia organization so as to confront the large force of hostile Indians known to be collected on the head- waters of the Republican and Smoky Hill Forks of the Kansas River. The depredations have commenced precisely as foretold in my com- munications to the Departments lasf fall. From information I have just received from old Indian traders and from Indians within a few days I feel assured that the Sioux Indians that reside in this Terri- tory and the band of Arapahoes referred to have declined to join in the war as they were expected to do; but I have from the same sources of information, which I regard as reliable, learned that all of the Cheyennes, a most warlike and powerful tribe, with the Kiowas and Comanches, are allied and now carrying out their hellish purposes according to their agreement. That they are in strong force on the plains I have no doubt, and if the U. S. troops are withdrawn I feel confident that they will wipe out our sparse settlements in spite of any home force we could mus- ter against them. The troops have had several skirmishes with them, and at Cedar Cafion Major Downing gave a party of them a severe chastisement; but what has been done, the traders who know them well say, has only whetted their appetite for revenge, and has by no means subdued them. Unless a force can be sent out to chas- tise this combination severely and at once the delay will cost us Page 99 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 99 long and bloody war and the loss of a great many lives, with untold amounts of property. Our lines of communication, our main de- pendence for subsistence out here, will be plundered and the trains will be driven off the route in consequence of these dangers. The consequences to a people remote as we are from any supplies you can imagine for yourself, and I trust understand. In the name of humanity, I ask that our troops now on the border of Kansas may not be taken away from us, just as they have been specially prepared to defend us by the Government and at the time of our greatest need of their services since the settlement of the country. I ask, as the best protection to our settlements and the best economy to the Government, that at least half of the regiment go up from their present place of rendezvous on the Arkansas River, which is not very far from the Indians haunts on the Smoky Hill and Republican, and chastise theni severely until they give up hostilities, and I make these requests, feeling as deep an interest rn the suppression of the infernal rebellion against the Governmt~nt as any other man, and also feeling as ready to send out for that pur- pose every available man at this most trying time in the history of our country. I do it, too, entirely independent of any political or personal considerations. If the permission for the expedition asked for is granted please telegraph me, and I will do my best to co-oper- ate along the line of the settlements and the stage route by distrib- uting arms to the ranchmen for their own defense under our militia regulations. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN EVANS, Governor of Colorado Territory. [Inclosure No. 1.] EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, Denver, November 9, 1863. Col. J. M. CHIVINGTON Commanding District of Colorado: SIR: I have the honor to inclose copies of two communications received at this office in reference to difficulties with the Indians; also a copy of a report from Major Loree, U. S. Indian agent, near Fort Laramie; also a letter from John Smith, U. S. Indian inter- preter for the Upper Arkansas Agency, addressed to Major Colley, agem~t; also his letter transmitting the same. As these reports are from reliable parties, I deem it prudent to give copies of them for your information. Some of the bands referred to have been greatly dissatisfied, and a failure to secure a council with a portion of them, which was directed at Washington, makes more probable these re- ports. As the combination would be formed for mischief it is hoped that our defenses may be adequate to the emergency. A knowledge of the removal of a portion of our troops which marched to Kansas City last week will enhance the danger. I hope our forces may not be weakened further at present. I have sent for the man North referred to, and also the chiefs of the Arapahoes, and will advise you of the result of my conference with them, if one is obtained. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, you~r obedient servant, JOHN EVANS, Governor C~olo. Ter. and ex officio Snpt. Indian Affairs Page 100 100 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. [Inclosure No. 2.] EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, Hon. W. ~. DOLE, Denver, November 10, 1863. Commissioner Indian Affairs: SIR: I have the honor to report the following statement of a Mr. North on the subject of Indian hostilities, made to me this day, viz: STATEMENT. Having recovered an Arapaho prisoner, a squaw, from the Utes, I obtained the confidence of the Indians completely. I have lived with them from a boy, and my wife is an Arapaho. In honor of my exploit in recovering the prisoner the Indians recently gave me a big medicine dance about 55 miles below Fort Lyon, on the Arkansas River, at which the leading chiefs and warriors of several of the tribes of the plains met. The Comanches, Apaches, Kiowas, the northern band of Arapa- hoes, and all of the Cheyennes, with the Sioux, have pledged one another to go to war with the whites as soon as they can procure ammunition in the spring. I heard them discuss the matter often and the few of them who opposed it were forced to be quiet and were really in danger of the loss of their lives. I saw the principal chiefs pledge to each other that they would shake hands and be friendly with the whites until they procured ammunition and guns, so as to be ready when they strike. Plundering to get means has already commenced, and the plan is to commence the war at several points in the sparse settlements early in the spring. They wanted me to join them in the war, saying that they would take a great many white women and children prisoners, and get a heap of property, blankets, & c. But while I am connected with them by marriage and live with them I am yet a white man, and wish to avoid bloodshed. There are a great many Mexicans with the Comanche and Apache Indians, all of whom urge on the war, promising to help the Indians themselves, and that a great many more Mexicans would come up from New Mexico for the purpose in the spring. This is substantially his statement, which he did not sign, as he cannot write. He requested that his name should not be known, so as to get news of his giving this information to the Indians as his life would be the penalty. He also promised to keep me advised if he learned anything further on the subject. I am fully satisfied with the truthfulness of his statement, and have deemed it prudent to make every arrangement to prevent war and to ferret out any step in progress of this foul conspiracy among these poor, degraded wretches. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN EVANS, Governor Cob. Ter. and ex officio Snpt. Indian Affair3. MEMORANDA. I received letters from Maj. S. G. Colley, U. S. Indian agent for the Upper Arkansas, and from Major Loree, U. S. Indian agent for the Upper Platte Agency, as well as other corroboration of these statements, which were also sent forward with them. JOHN EVANS, Governor of Colorado Territory. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO Maj. C. S. CHARLOT, Denver, May 28, 1864. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Dept. of Kans., Fort Leavenworth, Kans.: MAJOR: I have the honor to inclose herewith a copy of a letter received from Licut. George S. Eayre, Independent Battery, Cob Page 101 Ca& ~. XLVI.] COIR1~ESPONDFNCE, I~TC.4JI~L0N. 101 rado Volunteer Artillery, of the 1st instant; also a dispatch from Major OBrien, commanding at Cottonwood. I have some fears that the latter has reference to Lient. George S. Eayre, First Independent Battery, Colorado Volunteer Artillery, with one section of the bat- tery, two monntain howitzers, and 4() men, Company D, First Cav- alry of Colorado, who went ont fron~ here on the 24th day of April, 1864, in pnrsnit of Indians (Cheyennes) who stole Irwin, Jackman & Co.s cattle. I instructed him to report by couriers until he was near to Lyon or Lamed, which he did up to the 1st day of May, since which time I have heard nothing from him, but felt no uneasiness until now, for the reason that high water has caused great irregularity of mails, particularly from the south. I telegraphed to Major oBrien to give any information he could, also send by courier to Fort Lyon for any information they had of the whereabouts of Lieutenant Eayre s command. These Indians I fear are going to give .our out settlements a bad time this season. Most of the First Cavalry of Colorado are now on the march for the southeast corner of this dis- trict, and all but two companies are under orders for the same desti- nation. One company is left at Fremonts Orchard and one at Fort Garland. I am, sir, with much respect, your obedient servant, J. M. CIIIVINGTON, Colonel, Co~nmandinq District. [Inclosure No. 1*] CAMP 160 MILES SOUTHEAST OF DENVER, May 1, 1864. Col. J. M. CHIVINGTON Commanding District of Colorado: SiR After having examined the country adjacent to my former scout, and ascertaining that the Indians had not been in the vicinity since my departure, I pursued a southeast course, being persuaded that the Indians had taken that direction, when to-day, May 1, being on one of the branches of the Smoky Hill, I had incontestible evidence of the correctness of my impressions from the fact that a large trail (some 100 lodges) had preceded me but a few days, having come direct from the Republican. I am convinced that the Chey- ennes have not yet banded together, but are roaming the prairies in detachments. The trail of one I thiiik I am on and will follow with the greatest possible dispatch. My animals are all in good condition and the command is in perfect state of health. From your special instructions I consider it imperative to send messcnger, and only regret that I have nothing definite to communicate, but trust my next will be of a more interesting character. I design following the trail, let it lead where it will; can therefore not conjecture where I will be three days hence, but expect ultimately to put in at Fort Lamed. With this very unsatisfactory report, I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. ~. EAYRE, Licatenant, Commanding Detachment. * Inclosure No. 2 embodied in Maynard to Wynkoop, May 23, p. 14 Page 102 102 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSWPI. [CHAP. XLVI. CAMP FILLMORE, CoLo. TER., May 28, 1864. Lieut. J. S. MAYNARD, A. A. A. G., Dist. of Colorado, Denver City, Cob. Ter.: SIR: I have the honor to inform you that I have just received from Major Wynkoop an order for this company to march without delay and report to the commanding officer at Fort Lyon for duty. The major says: I have received information that Lieutenant Eayres command have nearly all been killed by the Cheyenne Indians at some place over on Smoky Hill Fork. I have already used all the means in my power to ascertain the correctness of the report and know not what moment I may be obliged to start with a large com- mand to his assistance. For the following reasons I cannot comply as promptly as I could wish with the foregoing order, viz: I have not a single team or wagon with which to transport the company and its stores, but am advised by Captain Backus that the company teams would leave Denver on the 25th instant. I will march as soon as transportation arrives unless orders are received to the contrary. Two sections of the battery left this camp on Wednesday, 25th instant, for Lyon. Your obedient servant, GEO. L. SHOUP, First Lieutenant, First Cavalry of Colorado. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF TIlE NORTHWEST, Brig. Gen. H. H. SIBLEY, Milwaukee, Wis., May 28, 1864. Commanding District of Minnesota: GENERAL: Your letter of the 24th instant, covering reports of Maj. J. R. Brown, dated May 14 and 15, has been received. Dis- patches from General Sully have also been received this morning dated at Sioux City, May 22. He reports the Tetons and Yankto- nais concentrated near mouth of Heart River. They undertook a raid upon Fort Pierre, but were repulsed and followed across the Missouri, losing their blankets, robes, & c. The Missouri was rising at the date of his letter, with good prospects of a sufficient stage in the river. In relation to the Sissetons and Cutheads who propose to surrender and locate at Devils Lake, I think you had best not insist upon their proceeding to Devils Lake until we can have forces in that quarter. They can remain upon the upper Cheyenne or such other place as you may designate for the present. I think also that as soon as it is apparent that there is not likely to be any more small raids on the frontier, you had better send the large part of the mounted force at Abercrombie, re-enforced as far as judicious by mounted men from other posts, to make an expedition up the Chey- enne to the neighborhood of Devils Lake, or beyond if no consider- able enemy is found there. It will serve the better to leave the Red River Valley and to satisfy the peacefully disposed Indians that the Government is able to assure their safety. Whatever measures are necessary to control the half-breeds of the British colonies, as far as their hunting in this country and their aid and advice to the Sioux to war upon us are concerned, you are authorized to put in force. Doubtless those suggested in your letter will be efficient. I hope we shall be able to supply post at Devils Lake, and establis Page 103 io~ CORRI~SPONPj~NOE, 1~tc.uN~ON. it from post at mouth of Long Lake. If not, and we cannot do otherwise, of course we must for the present abandon that part of the place. I hope, however, for better things. I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN POPE, Major- General, Commanding. P. S.Brackett5 battalion reached Sioux City. HDQRS. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, lIIinn., ilfay 28, 1864. Lient. Col. WILLIAM PFAENDER, Commanding Second Sub-District, Saint Peter: COLONEL: Herewith you will receive an order relieving the coin- panies of the Sixth Minnesota Volunteers, with Second Battalion, Second Cavalry, detached from expeditionary force for that purpose, the changes to be made under your general directions. It is the wish of General Sibley that Companies E and F be stationed on the line north, and G and H south of the Minnesota River. The prob- ability is that these arrangements will be but temporary, as the dimi- nutiori of force caused by the withdrawal of the Sixth Regiment from this district may necessitate the withdrawal of nearly all the troops from the small outposts. With regard to this you will be early informed, as dispatches are on their way to these headquarters by mail which will determine the whole question. The order for the dispatch of the Sixth has not been made public, and to avoid un- necessary excitement it may be well to keep matters as quiet as pos- sible. By command of Brigadier-General Sibley. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. C. OLIN, Assistant Adjutant-General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Miay 29, 18648.30 p. m. (Received 30th.) Lieutenant-General GRANT: A telegram of this morning from General Butler, giving extracts froni the rebel papers as to the retreat of Banks, contains the follow- ing suggestion, which is submitted for your directions: HEADQUARTERS, May 29, 186410.30 a. m. In view of this news, as the Nineteenth Army Corps is disengaged, I respect- fully suggest that it be sent by water to land here or at West Point, in reach of General Grant. General Weitzel, who so well knows the military situation in Louisiana, concurs in the suggestion. It can reach here in fourteen days to re-en- force army depleted by fresh battles to be fought in the mean time. B. F. BUTLER, Major-General. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War Page 104 104 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION o~ WEST MISSISSIPPI, Maj. Gen. ~. ~. WASHBURN. Vicksburq, Miss., May 29, 1864. tYorndg. District of West Tenn~ssee, Memphis, lenn.: GENERAL: I am instructed by the commanding general to ac- knowledge the receipt of the communication of Lieutenant-Colonel Stibbs, commanding detachment of Twelfth Iowa at the month of White River, together with your indorsement thereon, and to inforni you in reply that the force sent to the mouth of the White River was intended as a guard at that place, and in sufficient force to act against small parties of guerrillas in that neighborhood if they should intend to harass the transports carrying troops and supplies that had been ordered to Genera Steele. On learning from Captain Prichett that the troops and supplies were passing up without molestation, and that White River was sufficient y patrolled by gun-boats, orders were given to reduce the force at the mouth of White River. Very respectfully,. your obedient servant, JOHN F. S. GRAY, Captain, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, U. S. COLORED TROOPS Viclcsbmrg, Miss., May 29, 1864. Col. A. W. WEBBER, Commanding U. S. Forces, Goodrichs Landing, & c.: COLONEL: By direction of the general commanding I inclose here- with copy of Special Orders, No. 43, of this date, directing Colonel Woods command to proceed to Millikens Bend, La., the post of Lake Providence to be evacuated, and the Fifty-first and Sixty-sixth Regiments U. S. Colored Infantry concentrated at Goodrichs Land- ing under your command. That portion of the Fifty-first Regiment U. S. Colored Infantry at Millikens Bend will not, however, be ordered to Goodrichs Land- ing until Colonel Wood reports that he no longer requires their services for perfecting the works at that place. The detail of men ordered froni Battery D, Second Regiment U. S. Colored Artillery (light), will be directed to report to Colonel Wood without delay. He takes with him from this place the section of artillery. You will have entire control of the post and defenses at Goodrichs Land- ing, and will report all military operations direct to district head- quarters, sending only monthly and tn-monthly returns and regi- mental official papers through these headquarters. I have the honor to be, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. FERGUSON, Assistant Adjutant-General. Unclosure.] SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. 1ST DIv., U. S. COLORED TROOPS, No. 43. Vicksburg, Miss., May 29, 1864. * * * * * * * IV. The post of Lake Providence, La., will be evacuated and that portion of the works which would be oi~ service to the enem Page 105 ChAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.tTNION. 105 destroyed. The Fifty-first and Sixty-sixth Regiments U. S. Colored Infantry will be concentrated at Goodrichs Landing, La., nnder command of Colonel Webber, who will have entire control of the post and defenses at that place, and will report as heretofore. * * * * * * * By order of Brig. Gen. J. P. Hawkins: SAML. B. FER!IUSON, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 140. New Orleans, La., May 29, 1864. * * * * * * * 4. The Fonrth Division, Thirteenth Army Corps, will remain until fnrther orders at Baton Ronge. 5. The headquarters of the Thirteenth Army Corps will be at Car- rollton until fnrther orders. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Banks: GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS AND U. S. FORCES, ]Iiforganza, La., May 29, 1864. Brig. Gen. M. K. LAWLER, ~Comdg. Detachment Thirteenth Army Corps: GENERAL: The enemy are reported to have crossed a force, esti- mated from 3,000 to 7,000 men and two pieces of artillery, at Mor- gans Ferry, and to be still crossing. The general commanding has ordered the cavalry to go out on the Fordoche road 8 miles and occupy the junction of the Fordoche and Morgans Ferry roads and hold the enemy in check. The general directs that you march your command at 4 oclock to-morrow morning. Assume command of all the forces; observe the enemy well, and if you are in sufficient strength you will attack and beat him. If not, hold him in check and report to these head- quarters what additional force you deem necessary for the purpose. The enemy is reported to be moving down the Grossetete road toward Livonia. You must guard your rear well and keep your communi- cation with this place open. A brigade from General Grovers division will report to you and move with you. You will leave two regiments to guard your camps. General Nickerson, commuanding Genem~al Grovers division, is di- rected to hold the remainder of his division in readiness to re-enforce you. I am, sir, respectfully, FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 106 io~ LOUISIANA AND T1II~ TtLkN~-MISSIS8IPpt. tdHAP. XLVt. HDQRS. NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS AND U. S. FORCES, Brigadier-General LAWLER, Morganza, La., May 29, 1864. Comdg. Detachment Thirteenth Army Corps: GENERAL: You will hold your command in readiness to march at a moments notice, with two days rations, with ambulances, but without wagons. You will park your wagons in a secure place, where they will be under the protection of the First Division, Nine- teenth Army Corps, and the gun-boats. I am, sir, respectfully, FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, May 29, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. H. EMORY, Oomdg. Nineteenth Army Corps, Morganza: Your dispatch of this afternoon is received. No men of the Thir- teenth Army Corps will leave Morganza until at least a portion of the Third Division, Nineteenth Army Corps, arrives there. General Ullmann also reports the enemy across the Atchafalaya. Your in- structions from General Canby require you to keep the enemy on the other side of the Atchalafaya, because they charge you with keeping the Mississippi open below the mouth of Red River. W. DWIGHT, Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff. P. S.I have endeavored to notify General Arnold, through commanding officer at Donaldsonville, to co-operate with you. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. 19TH A. C. AND U. S. FORCES, No. 123. ~ Morganza, La., May 29, 1864. * * * * * * * 2. The First Indiana Battery, of the Thirteenth Army Corps, Lieu- tenant Jacoby commanding, beiiig without guns, will proceed to New Orleans with its men and horses and harness, and report to the chief of artillery, Department of the Gulf. The quartermasters department will furnish transportation. 3. The three companies of the Ninetieth New York Volunteers, Major Smart commanding, will constitute the provost guard of the U. S. forces at this point, and will report to Maj. W. H. Sentell, provost-marshal at these headquarters, for duty. Major Sentell will detail one or two companies, according to the number of steam-boats, to report directly to Captain Sawtelle, assistant quartermaster, to guard the steam-boats and prevent incendiarism. All persons not belonging to the armies of the United States will at once leave here or obtain permission to remain from these headquarters. No persons not in the service of the United States, and those not wearing the insignia of their rank, office, or condition will be allowed to approach within 100 yards of the steam-boats, except on written ~ermissio Page 107 107 CITAP. XLVI.] from these headquarters, Lieutenant-Colonel Chandler, chief quar- termaster, or Captain Sawtelle, assistant quartermaster, in charge of river transportation. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Emory: FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS, Morganza, La., Miay 29, 1864. Brigadier-General LAWLER, Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps: GENERAL: I mentioned the suggestions you made this morning in reference to the disposition of the troops of your command to Gen- eral Emory. He desires you to leave a strong detachment to guard the Texas road, of at least one regiment, with a section of artillery. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. H. SENTELL, lUia.jor and Provost-Marshal, Nineteenth Army Corps. [Inclorsement.] General McGinnis, commanding Third Division, will see that his right flank covers the Texas road. LAWLER, Brigadier-General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DETACHMENT 13TH ARMY CORPS, No. 48. ]Vliorganza, La., ]Jliay 29, 1864. This command will move to-morrow morning at 4 oclock promptly, in the following order: First, First Division, Thirteenth Corps; second, Third Division, Thirteenth Corps; third, Sharpes brigade, Nineteenth Corps. The First Wisconsin Battery will march and. serve with Colonel Keigwins brigade, First Division, and the bat- tery from the Nineteenth Corps with Colonel Sharpes brigade. The pioneer corps will march in rear of th~ advance regiment of the division to which they belong. Ambulances will follow the regi- m ents. The batteries will move in the center of the brigades to which they are temporarily attached. One wagon for every two regiments of the First and Third Divisions, Thirteenth Corps, will be allowed to haul extra ammunition, of which 100 rounds, instead of 60, per man will be taken. The One hundred and twentieth Ohio Volunteers, Twenty-second Iowa Volunteers, and Second Ohio Battery will re- main behind to guard the camp. Colonel Sharpe, commanding the brigade of the Nineteenth Corps, will repQrt to Brig. Gen. G. F. McGinnis and will act under his orders during the expedition. By command of Brig. Gen. M. K. Lawler: B. WILSON, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 108 108 LOUISIANA AND TIlE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. rOHAP. XLVT. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS, Little Rock, May 29, 1864. Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY, Commanding Military Division of West Mississippi: GENERAL: The force under General West sent in pursuit of Shelby could not overtake him. He crossed Little Red and went in the direction of Batesville. I have withdrawn the troops from Batesville and Jacksonport to Devalls Bluff. If the line of the Arkansas is to be held, and I am confident that it can be, it is very essential that Pine Bluff should not be abandoned. I have just re- turned from there. It is a strong position, well intrenched, and covers a rich country. If the troops should be withdrawn, naviga- tion on the Arkansas would be impossible, and extremely hazardous on White River. Marmaduke is still southeast of Monticello. It is reported that Fagan has joined him. From escaped prisoners and other sources I learn that Kirby Smith is now moving his forces from Red River in the direction of the Arkansas. The rebels boast that they will soon have White River. They are well mounted. They are sending me dismounted cavalry and keeping my veterans, who are well mounted, at Memphis, where they have no use for them. In order to catch Shelby, Marmaduke & Co., I must have cavalry well mounted. Very respectfully, F. STEELE, Major- General. Send to the care of the fleet commander, mouth of White River. F. STEELE. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., May 29, 1864. Colonel TRUMBULL, Commanding, Devalls Bluff; The Ninth Iowa Cavalry must continue to do scouting as far as it is able. There are no horses for the Third Michigan Cavalry. Your quartermaster must make arrangements for shoeing. By order of Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr: C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS, Springfield, May 29, 18642.30 p. in. General J. R. WEST: I have just received information from Mr. Williams, a son of Capt. Jesse Williams, who was taken prisoner and released on the east side of White River, that Shelby would cross White River 12 miles above Batesville, and intended joining McRae and operating with him when a good opportunity offered, when he intended bring. ing McRae with him and rejoin Price. Rations, horseshoes, & c., arrived at 10 oclock this a. m. All my horses will be shod and be on the march at 7 oclock to-morrow morning. Respectfully, W. F. GEIGER, Colonel, Commanding Page 109 CHAP. XLVI.] 109 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. MAY 29, 1864. General WEST, Commanding Forces at Springfield, Ark.: SIR: Ii have the honor to report that I met a detachment of your command last evening at Norristown. All was well at Fort Smith when we left that point on the 25th. Clarksville is occupied by Col- onel Cloud, Second Kansas Volunteer Cavalry. I routed Jackman on Piney, 7 miles northwest of Dover; captured 15 of his men. Went to Dover but found no enemy. Coffee gone after Shelby. General Thayer wishes you to communicate with [him]. You~ can meet our scouts east of Clarksville. You have all the news that we have about Shelby. I can hear nothing of Cabell. I cannot hear of his whereabouts. I am, general, your obedient servant, W. DOUDNA, Major Ninth Kansas Volunteer Cay., Comdg. Battalion. GENERAL: We get this from the Cadron. The original was not dated. Respectfully, HOLT. SPRINGFIELD, Mo., May 29, 1864. Brigadier-General THAYER, Commanding, Fort Smith: ~On the 26th instant Major Melton, commanding detachment of Second Arkansas Cavalry at Berryville, reported Shelby to be on the Osage, southeast of Berryville, with 2,000 men and six pieces of artillery. A report just received from Major Melton by telegraph reports a large number of rebels in the vicinity of Berryville, but does not speak of Shelby. He is probably in that section. W. D. HUBBARD, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. The general is absent. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Springfield, Mo.,lliliay 29, 1864. Brigadier-General THAYER, Fort Smith, Ark. Shelby is not on the Osage River, nor is he north of the Boston Mountains, that I can learn. All is quiet. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier-General, Commanding. SAINT LOUIS, Mo.. May 29, 1864. (Received 7.45 p. in.) ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY: I consider it my duty to the public service to represent that I am in receipt of telegraphic intelligence from General Steele, at Little Rock, General Sanborn, at Springfield, General Thayer, at For Page 110 110 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. Smith, and other reliable sources, of the passage of the Arkansas River by various parties of the enemys cavalry, in aggregate larger than my present force in any one district ;* all making their way northward by various routes, and in bodies of a size to suit circum- stances. The horses of my cavalry are exhausted with constant scout- ing, fighting, and watchfulness. The evident intention of the enemy is to concentrate at some point within my lines, and strike a blow before troops can be concentrated from a distance to oppose them. My most reliable district commanders are representing constantly the danger to be apprehended, but I am powerless to make disposj- tion without troops. In three days the city of Saint Louis will be without a guard for its immense depots of army material, supplies, hospitals, provisions of war, and except two regiments of the city militia, which I have this morning taken the responsibility of order- ing out for 100 days I desire respectfully to lay these facts before the honorable Secre- tary of War. The object of this is not to complain of the ordering of troops from this department to General Canby, of whose wants I am informed; but as it would take too long to communicate with Gen- eral Canby and get his orders to meet the present emergency, I thert~- fore request that such orders and instructions may be given as to meet it. Beg also to call attention to the fact I already communi- cated, of the existence of a powerful armed secret society in the de- partment, which only awaits opportunity to co-operate with the rebels and spread arson and murder over the State. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, May 29, 1864. Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY, Comdg. IVest Miss. Div., Ildqrs., Natche~, Miss.: GENERAL: That which I earnestly recommended in a letter to the War Department on the 10th of March, ultimo, and which was begun by ordering you to the command of Banks and Steeles departments, has at last been completed by General Orders, No. 203, War Depart- ment, by which the West Mississippi Division is created and this department made a portion thereof. I telegraphed on the 27th, in- forming you of this fact, and promising a copy of our last tri- monthly, by an inspection of which you will see the available force, its character, and how it is scattered over the State. You will have learned from General Steele that a large body of rebel cavalry has crossed the Arkansas, either to operate on his communications or make a raid into this department. The consequence of a raid here with a formidable and well-organized cavalry force, cannot but be very serious, considering the feeble and widely scattered forces with which we would have to make head against it. We have all our grand depots, our railroad bridges, and lines of communication to guard, while the enemy, concentrated and organ- ized, would be at libertyto strike any point they choose. It must not be overlooked that we owe much to the loyal people of this State, * As received by the Adjutant-General the words in any one district were omitted. See Ilalleck to Rosecrans, and reply, May 30, pp. 123,124 Page 111 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 111 whose lives and property are likewise periled by the defenseless con- dition in which we are left. We have also to take into consideration the malcontent and disloyal elements in our midst, including a powerful armed secret organization of conspirators, who only wait an opportunity to rise and aid in the work of murder, arson, and rapine. Fearing the delay that may arise in hearing from you, I have reiterated these points in a telegram to the War Department of this date, asking that such orders and instructidus be issued as the emergency may demand. Whatever I may think of the course pur- sued by the War Department toward me as an officer, I have no hesitation in assuring you of my cordial co-operation in the great work you have on hand for clearing the West Mississippi Division of rebels. I am, very truly, yours, ~ ~. ROSECRANS, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., May 29, 1864. Brig. Gen. JOHN B. GRAY Ac~jutant- General of Missouri: GENERAL: I am directed by the major-general commanding to desire his Excellency the Governor to order into active service two regiments of infantry of the Enrolled Missouri Militia, to report to the major-general commanding the department for duty in the city of Saint Louis. It is desirable that they should be in readiness for duty by the morning of the 1st proximo, to relieve troops ordered to the field. The two regiments will be regularly mustered into the service of the United States for 100 days, but wUl be sooner dis- charged should the requirements of the public service permit. The regiments, when mustered, will be paid by the United States, and will be governed by the rules and articles of war governing the armies of the United States. I remain, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General. On the suggestion of the adjutant-general of the State, the regi- ments may be called out for thirty days and relieved by others. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General, Commanding Department of the Missouri. ENROLLED MILITIA,) HEADQUARTERS STATE OF MISSOURI, SPECIAL ORDERS, ~- ADJUTANT-GENERALS OFFICE, No. 78. ) Saint Louis, May 29, 1864. Upon the application of Major-General Rosecrans, commanding Department of the Missouri, Brig. Gen. E. C. Pike, commanding First Military District, Enrolled Missouri Militia, is hereby in- structed to order into active service, without delay, two regiments of his command, for the period of thirty days, for duty in the city of Saint Louis, to relieve troops in the U. S. service now leaving said city for threatened points Page 112 112 LOUISIANA AND TIlE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XL1VI, As soon as the term of thirty days service of the regiments above named has exl)ired, he will supply their places with two more regi- ments, of at least equal strem~gth, for the same period, aud when the term of service of the latter named shall have expired, he will in like manner relieve them by two regiments of equal strength for a similar period, unless otherwise ordered, so that the service of two regiments shall be had to the United States during the entire period of, say, 100 days, as requested in the commllinication* of Major-Gen- eral Rosecrans, of this days date, a copy of which is herewith trans- mitted. These troops are to be mustered into the service of the United States for the period above mentioned, and will be mustered out as they are severally relieved. General Pike will cause the com- manjing officers of the two regiments first detailed to report to General Thomas Ewing, jr., commanding District of Saint Louis, with their commands, for duty, upon the morning of June 1, prox- uno. By order of Commander-in-Chief: JOHN B. GRAY, Adjutant- General of Jijtissourt. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, May ~9, 1864. Brig. Gen. THOMAS EWING, Jr., Comdg. Saint Louis District, Saint Louis, Mo.: GENERAL: The commanding general directs that you call in the detachment of the Seventh Kansas Cavalry under the command of Captain Moorhouse, with orders to report to the headquarters of the regiment, unless you have such information as would seem to im- peratively demand its presence where it now is. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, FRANK ENO, Assistant Adjutant-General. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., May 29, 1864. General EWING, Commanding: A squad of our men killed the notorious guerrilla, Captain Wat- son, of the swamp thieves, at Gum Slough yesterday. They were sent out from Bloomfield. He was one of the worst of outlawsas bad as Bolin. Nat. Bolin, with 20 guerrillas, was heard from yes- terday on Horse Island. Forty men have been sent out to kill theni. J. B. ROGERS, Golonel, Commanding. PILOT KNOB, May 29, 1864. Lient. H. HANNAHS, Acting Assistant Ac~jutant-General: The battalion of the Sixth Missouri Cavalry that I have here is well armed; discipline tolerably good; have been, I think, a very hard set. They are fairly drilled, and in all a very effective set of men. If they are ordered away from me I had just as well do with See preceding Page 113 113 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. my post what General Halleck ordered Colonel Glover to do with the post at Rolla in 1862. Colonel Herder has telegraphed for cars to take his regiment to Saint Louis. .It will move this p. m. When gone there will be no guard along the railroad. J. F. TYLER, Colonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MIssouRI, Springfield, Mo., May 29, 1864. Brigadier-General GUITAR, Commanding District of Rolla: GENERAL: I have nearly 100 men in your district, adjoining this, to search for bushwhackers and the merchandise taken from the trains within the last few days. A band of 40 guerrillas passed the California House, going north, on the 27th. Our forces at the Gas- conade crossing and Waynesville have become very inert, and I think should be changed. I shall change the force at the Gasconade soon. I still occupy Hartsville, and will occupy Mountain Store again during the week. Unless these posts south are occupied it will be next to impossible to protect the stage and Government trains. There is little danger in holding these posts, as no large bodies of men can come into Mis- souri that way, as there is nothing for man or beast to eat for nearly 100 miles. Shelby has not appeared north of the Boston Mountains. Jackman designs getting the remainder of his force north by mov- ing in small bodies up the route by the California House, and it is probable that it was a portion of his force that passed there on the 27th. He does not and will not approach any posts. There is no disturbance in the district. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. ROLLA, Mo., May 29, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant A6~jntant-General: The following information has just been received from General Sanborn: Shelby has not appeared north of the Boston Mountains. Jackman designs get- ting the remainder of his force north by moving in small bodies up the route by the California House, and it is probable that it was a portion of his force that passed there on the 27th. He does not and will not approach any posts. There is no disturbance in the district. I forward this for the informatioii of the commanding general of the department and of the District of North Missouri. J. RAINSFORD, Assistant Adjutant-General. WARRENSBURG, Mo., May 29, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General: I have the honor to report my arrival at this place this morning. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-General of Volunteers. 8 R RvoL xxxIv, PT I Page 114 114 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. WARRENSBURG, Mo., May 29, 18644.10 p. m. Major-General ROSECRANS, Saint Louis, 31o.: No report received from Captain Moores case. He has been ordered under arrest to be tried. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-General. Major-General ROSECRANS, WARRENSBURG, Mo., May 29, 1864. Commanding Department of the Missouri: I respectfully ask, if the rebels move from Arkansas in force, will I receive support from the east, or shall I look to General Curtis, and make my dispositions with that expectation? His reply to my tele- gram, copy of which I sent to you, was that if absolutely necessary General McKean would send me a regiment. This is very vague. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. WARRENSBURG. Mo., May 29, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Commanding: I have ordered Seventh Regiment Missouri State Militia to con- centrate at this place, leaving the Fourth with Colonel Hall, in com- mand of the country east of the Johnson County line. This will be a nucleus for a more general concentration if it becomes necessary. The present field of guerrilla operations is north and west of here, and with their increased numbers, larger scouts will be required than I have been sending out. This renders a larger reserve necessary. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General. SEDALIA, Mo., May 29, 1864. (Received 2. ~5 p. in.) General BROWN, Warrensburg, Mo.: Major Kelly with his command got in this morning and has gone into camp here. J. F. PHILIPS Colonel, Commariling. HEADQUARTERS DISTRiCT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Maj. ~. D. GREENE, Spri~4gfteld, Mo., 3lay 29, 1864. Assistant Adjutant-General: Forty rebels crossed the stage road near the California House on the 27th instant, moving north. I think it important that Houston, in Texas County, should be occupied by troops. Shelbys command is not north of the Boston Mountains that I can learn. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier-General, Commaiidin~ Page 115 Ca& . XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.U~IO~. 115 SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., May 29, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Commanding Department of the Missouri: We have discovered 23 kegs and 150 cans of powder concealed on the premises of four of our first families. The powder is the same that was stolen from Camp Jackson by Jeff. Thompson three years ago, and has been concealed in the dwellings and barns of men of professed loyalty, and some of them leaders in the Paw Paw militia. It looks badly. Shall proceed thoroughly but prudently. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., May 29, 1864. Brigadier-General FISK: The two squadrons of the Seventh Kansas Cavalry at Palmyra, Mo., have been ordered to this city, their services being required with the regiment immediately. By order of Major-General Rosecrans: FRANK ENO, Assistant Adjutant-General. SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., May 29, 1864. Col. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General: Major Gregory with two squadrons Seventh Kansas Cavalry, at Palmyra, will reach Saint Louis Tuesday morning. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO, Denver, Cob. Ter., May 29, 1864. Maj. C. S. CHARLOT, Assistant Adjutant-General, Dept. of Kansas: Received no information from Lieutenant Eayre since 1st instant. He was to reach Lamed about 25th. Rumored here he had a fight with Cheyennes on Smoky Hill, and badly cut up. Dont credit, but may be true. Have sent dt4achments from Lyon and Fillmore to see. Scouts returned from Red River; no rebels. Have pickets and scouts out and well posted. J. M. CHIVINGTON, Colonel, Commanding District. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO, Denver, Cob. Ter., May 29, 1864. Maj. E. W. WYNKOOP Fort Lyon, Cob. Ter.: MAJOR: You had better send a company or two to Wilsons camp, whenever re-enforeements are in reach of you, and instruct the officer m Qomigand not to be surprised; also instruct him to bv~ak u Page 116 116 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. whisky selling to Indians, and to do this last if he has to break the neck of the offender. A train of supplies, ordnance, & c., left yes- terday for your post. I am, sir, with much respect, your obedient servant, J. M. CHIVJNGTON, Colonel First Cavalry of Colorado, Comdg. District. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO Maj. E. ~. WYNKOOP, Denver, C~olo. Ter., Allay 29, 1864. Fort Lyon, Cob. Ter.: MAJOR: Yours 26th instant is received and its contents noted, and the colonel commanding directs me to state that he cannot believe yet that Lieutenant Eayre with his command is cut to pieces. Your letter only indicates surely that you had information from Lamed to the 18th instant. If that given by Indian Agent Colley was later you failed to state it, and I think likely the 18th was your latest date from Lamed. If so, the case is very hopeful, as that would come up to the date at which he was expected to be there. I shall not feel very uneasy until I find that he has not arrived there on the 25th. Again, I cannot see how it would be possible for his entire command to be cutoff; and yet, again, I think it impossible for the Indians to be in such force as to whip hini with the arms and men he had, unless he first allowed his command to lie down and go to sleep without any sentinels out, which I think impossible under the instructions I gave him; but, after all, I am somewhat fearful for his safety. Companies A and E are en route for your post. B, C, and G are under marching orders and will leave in a day or two. In view of this fact, and because Company D will reach you before Company Ls transportation can reach there, it being now in Denver for rations, I think best not to move L at present. You will send the two sections of the battery right on to Lamed, as they are to receive their armament at that post. If there is dan- ger on the route you will have to outfit them the best you can. I several weeks since called for a report from your acting assistant quartermaster and acting commissary of subsistence, also about ord- nance stores. You will see that a report of what is on hand is made out and forwarded at once; also whether any stores and what kind they are. Keep me fully and frequently posted. Send at least one messenger each weeksay, three days after coach passes. Direct your messenger to deliver the message to relays at Bents Fort, Camp Fillmore, and Colorado City, and to return with first dis- patches going in your direction. I am, sir, with much respect, your obedient servant, J. S. MAYNARD, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO, Denver, Cob. Ter., May 29, 1864. Lient. G. L. SHOUP: LIEUTENANT: You will not move your company for the present. If you have the means of sending out, say, 15 men to the Smoky lull, to obtain what information may be had, do so, and report t Page 117 (ia& p. XLVII COI~RESPONDENCE, E1~C. UNION. 111 these headquarters. Be careful that the whole country is not filled with rumors. Since messenger arrived this town is all on fire of rilmorS, and not from what was contained in dispatches. You will forward documents to Major Wynkoop. If you send party to Smoky Hill inform them that it is indispensable to be vigilant. I cannot see how Lieutenant Eayre could have been injured unless he was caught napping or fast asleep. Teams are en route to your camp; must be in very nearly as soon as this reaches you. Captain Backus will leave in the morning. I cannot believe that Lieutenant Eayre s command is cut off. Major Wynkoops letter only shows that he was not at Lamed on the 18th instant, and it was not ex- pected he would be in there before the 25th. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. CHIVINGTON, Colonel First Cavalry of Colorado, Comdg. District. HDQRs. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTPWEST, Saint Paul, llliinn., May 29, 1864. Col. M. T. THOMAS, Commanding Expeditionary Forces, Fort Ridgely: COLONEL: Recent advices from Brigadier-General Sully require a change in the route to some extent, as laid down in the instructions sent you by Captain Kimball. You will, instead of crossing the James River at the point lesignated, cross it on the route marked as Captain ~nllys route of 1856, on Warrens map, so as to pass the head of Snake River where be did, and immediately upon arriving at James River you will dispatch 3 or 4 of your best scouts acquainted with the country along Nicollets trail, in the direction of East Medi- cine Knoll River, until they meet General Sullys scouts, who will have his orders to you as to the point of junction with his command. By command of Brigadier-General Sibley: Very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. C. OLIN, Assistant Adjutant- General. IIDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION oi~ WEST Mississippi, Vicksburg, Miss., May 30, 1864. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLEcK, Chief of Staff of the Army, Washington, D. C.: I learn that Lieutenant-Colonel Bailey, now chief engineer of the Nineteenth Army Corps, has been recommended foT advancement. From all that I have learned of this officer, and from my own ob- servations, I think this is well merited, and if he should be appointed I have the honor to ask that he may be ordered to report to me. ED. R. S. CANBY, Major- General, Commanding. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST Mississippi, Vichsbnrg, Miss., May 30, 1864. Capt. JOHN M. WILSON, C~orps of Engineers, A. I. G., Mit. Div. of West Miss.: SIR: The commanding general directs that your office be estab- lished in this city until after you have completed the transfer o Page 118 118 tOtIISIANA AND TItI~ TRANS-MIssIssIppI. (CHAP. XLVI. the duties up on which you have recently been engaged, visiting Memphis and any other point at which you niay have unfinished business. Until an officer has been designated to take charge of the office in this city, you will also receive and take charge of any business in relation to the Division of West Mississippi that may be sent to that office. He desires that you will immediately call upon the inspectors in the Departments of Arkansas and the Gulf, and at the posts on the Mississippi River, embraced in the operation of War Department Special Orders, No. 171, of the 7th instant, for such reports as may be necessary to exhibit the present actual condition of the troops in this comniand. In order to gain time these calls will be made direct, but duplicates of your instructions will be sent to the commander on whose staff the inspector is serving. The special objects to which your attention will be directed are the organization, equipment, and efficiency of the cavalry and artillery forces, the state and efficiency of the departments of supply, and the transport service on land and water. Special inspections of such branches of the service as may appear to require it will be made by officers selected for that purpose. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN F. S. GRAY, Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DETACH. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS, No. 43. f Viclcsburg, Miss., May 30, 1864. * * * * * * * IV. Brig. Gen. J. A. Mower is hereby relieved from the command of the Third Division, Sixteenth Army Corps. Col. David Moore, Twenty-first Missouri Volunteer Infantry, senior officer of the division, will at once assume command of the Third Division, Sixteenth Army Corps. All reports, returns, and official papers pertaining to the Third Division, Sixteenth Army Corps, will hereafter be transmitted direct to these headquarters. In making this change the general commanding desires to express his high appreciation of the military ability of Brig. Gen. J. A. Mower, and of the manner in which he has executed th etrustconfided to him, and tenders to him his earnest and heartfelt thanks for his ready co-operation during the late expedition on Red River. By order of Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith: J. HOUGH, Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIL. DIv. o~ WEST MISSISSIPPI No. 28. Vicksburg, Miss., May 30, 1864. * * * * * * * 2. To facilitate the movement of artillery and cavalry, barges will be fitted up for the transportation of the horse batteries and of cav- alry regiments, to be towed by the transports carrying troops of those arms. Whenever it is practicable to avoid it the troops will not be separated from their guns and horses, and the arrangenients for embarking and disembarking will be made as perfect as possible Page 119 CHAP. XLVI.] COR1~SPONDENCE, ETC.--4JNION. 119 This arrangement will be made: At Memphis, Tenn., for 800 cav- alry and one battery; at Yicksburg, Miss., for 1,200 cavalry and two batteries; at New Orleans, La., for 2,000 cavalry and three batteries. * * * * * * * 5. The Nineteenth Army Corps and the additional forces desig- nated for service in the field, under the instructions given to Major- General Banks, will report direct to the major-general commanding the division, but the returns required by regulations will be made, as usual, to the commander of the department while this force is operating within its limits. 6. Brig. Gen. T. W. Sherman, U. S. Volunteers, is detailed for special service, and will report by letter to the major-general com- manding the division. By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby: C. T. CHRISTENSEN, Major and Assistant-Adjutant General. HEADQUARTERS DIvISIoN OF WEST Mississippi, Viclcsburg, Miss., May 30, 1864. Maj. Gen. N. P. BANKS, Commanding Department of the Gulf, New Orleans, La.: GENERAL: Will you please order Major-General Reynolds to re- port to me at Natchez on the 5th instant, or as soon after as he can be spared. He will be required only for a day or two. I shall prob- ably be in New Orleans in the coining of next week. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, ED. R. S. CANBY, Major- General, Commanding. MORGANZA, LA., May 30, 1864. Brig. Gen. M. K. LAWLER, Commanding, & c.: GENERAL: The day before yesterday 60 men went out to fix the telegraph line in the direction of Port Hudson and have not been heard of yet. If they have fallen into the hands of the enemy they must be recaptured if possible. If, as Colonel Davis note, which you have read, seems to indicate, the force of the enemy is overestimated by Colonel Chrysler, and if it should turn out that there are but few on .this side of the Atchafalaya, you will cause the cavalry to make a rapid raid down the Grossetete as far as Livonia, and farther if you deem it necessary, returning by one of the cross-roads and coming out on the river road. I, however, leave everything to your discretion, based on information received on the spot, relying on you to chase the enemy out of this neighborhood, and if possible across the Atchafalaya, and recapturing if possible the missing men. This is sent by Colonel Flanders, who returns to take com- mand of his regiment. The above is communicated by direction of General Emory. I am, sir, respectfully, FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 120 120 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. (CHAP. XLVI. HDQRS. 19TH ARMY CORPS AND U. S. FORCES, Morgauza, La., May 30, 1864. Brig. Gen. M. K. LAWLER, Oomdg. Detachment Thirteenth Army Corps: GENERAL: The general commanding directs me to say that he has just received information, which he considers altogether reliable, that there are 300 Confederate soldiers rendezvousing at Waterloo, about 9 miles below here on the river. The cavalry must sweep these people away from there before they return. Communicate this to Colonel Davis. Permit no stragglers from your army. Pun- ish stragglers with the utmost severity on the spot. Communicate this to the cavalry. The general has just learned from the navy that 1,000 cavalry crossed the Atchafalaya at Morgans Ferry day before yesterday. I am, sir, respectfully, FREDERIC SPEED. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, May 30, 1864. Brigadier-General MCNEIL, Commanding, La Fonrche: The major-general commanding directs me to send you the follow- ing extract from Colonel Chryslers report from Morganza this day: I also learned that the infantry were crossing at Bayou Grossetete, and that their destination was La Fourche. Your request to visit this city is granted, at such time as you deem prudent, having before you the above informatibon. It would be well to make such reconnaissances as would develop the movements of the enemy. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, 0. MATTHEWS, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 141. * New Orleans, La., May 30, 1864. * * * * * * 3. Brig. Gen. Fitz Henry Warren, U. S. Volunteers, will at once proceed to take command of the Post and District of Baton Rouge, relieving Brigadier-General Benton. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Banks: GEG. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant-General. BATON ROUGE, May 30, 186410.45 a. m. Lieut. Col. R. B. IRWIN, Assistant Adjutant- General, New Orleans: I have just received what I deem reliable information, that Colonel Scott crossed the Amite River at Burlington, on Friday last, with 1,000 to 1,500 men and nine pieces artillery; all mounted. He gav Page 121 CEAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. IJINION. 121 out that he intended to attack the stockade on the Highland road, 7 miles from here, but my informant thinks, what is more probable, intending to raid on the coast plantations. ~ ~. BENTON, Brigadier- General, Commanding. LITTLE ROCK, May 30, 1864. Col. A. H. RYAN, Cadron Ferry: The district commander wishes you to occupy Lewisbnrg when- ever you can, but not Dardanelle. Hereafter you will report direct to General Carr. The state of your subsistence supplies should com- mand your attention. J. R. WEST, Brigadier- General, Commanding CADRON FERRY, May 30, 1864. Brigadier-General CARR, Commanding District: I will occnpy Lewisburg this evening. Do you wish the telegraph office to remain here or moved to Lewisburg? I would like to have it moved there. A portion of the Fourth Arkansas Cavalry, under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Moore, is here. Are they to remain? If so, I will place him in charge of the ferry and mill at this place if you think it best. A scout is just in from above. Colonel Cloud is in command at Clarksville, with about 700 men. Coffee, who has been in Dover conscriptiiig in that vicinity, has started for Shelby, leaving Jackman to superintend conscriptions, & c. Detachment just in from Major Childress; left him Saturday at Richwoods. Shelby Friday evening was at Batesville; had not crossed the river at that time. Colonel Geiger left Springfield this morning. Respectfully, A. H. RYAN, Colonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Litt~e Rock, Aik., May 30, 1864. Col. A. H. RYAN, Commanding, Cadron: You can move the telegraph office to Lewisburg. Lovejoys bat- talion is ordered to join you. When it does, relieve the Fourth Arkansas, under Lieutenant-Colonel Moore, and order him to report to Brigadier-General Salomon. Try to clean out the conscriptors. You can rely upon it that whenever you need support it shall be fur- nished you to the fullest extent in my power, and that I shall keep my attention constantly directed upon you. Report every day, or oftener, even if you have no news. It would be a great advantage to us to have the telegraph through to Fort Smith, even if it only held for a few hours. E. A. CARR, Bri~adier~ General, commanding Page 122 122 LOUISJA~A AND TilE TRANS-MISSJSSIPPL [CHAP. XLVt HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SEVENTH ARMY CORPS, Little Rock, Ark., May 30, 1864. Col. POWELL CLAYTON, ~Jommanding Post of Pine Bluff: COLONEL: In recent orders from headquarters District of Little Rock, I am charged with the duty and responsibility of scouting and observing the country from the Benton road on the right to the Arkansas River (including either bank) on the left, and it has occurred to me that co-operation and simultaneous movements from your command and my own would be desirable. This, therefore, is to suggest that on certain days, to be hereafter agreed upon, scouting parties be sent out from Pine Bluff and Little Rock, instructed to communicate each with the other at designated points on the differ- ent roads. Should this suggestion meet your approval, the details as to days, roads, & c., could be arranged by telegraph. Will you be kind enough to advise me at your earliest convenience as to your opinions concerning the plan above indicated? Very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. SALOMON, Brigadier-General, Commanding. DEVALLS BLUFF, May 30, 186412.30 p. m. Brigadier-General CARR, Commanding District: I am ordered to report to Brigadier-General Carr, commanding District of Little Rock, for orders. My command consists of First Regiment Nebraska Cavalry, lEleventli Regiment Missouri Cavalry, Fourth Regiment Arkansas Mounted Infantry, and a section of Battery D, Second Missouri Artillery. I am now camped at Devalls Bluff. Can muster 850. Cavalry horses are in poor condition, but if there is active service anywhere I beg to have it. R. R. LIVINGSTON, Colonel First Nebraska Cavalry, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EASTERN ARKANSAS, Helena, Ark., May 30, 1864. Lient. Col. J. H. STIBBS, Comdg. Batt. Twelfth Iowa, Mouth of White River: SIR: I have just received the following order: HEADQUARTERS DIVISION OF WEsT Mississippi, May 25, 1864. Brig. Gen. N. B. BUFORD, Commanding, & e., Helena, Ark.: SIR: The major-general commanding requests that you will reduce the force now stationed at the mouth of White River to 50 men. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. S. MELVILLE, First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. In compliance with it you will detail the captain most fitted to be left in a separate command with delicate duties to perform, with one or more lieutenants and 50 men, with rations up to the 16th of June, camp and garrison equipage, and 100 rounds of ammunition to the man, and embark in the first steam-boat you can obtain with all th Page 123 CORRISPONDENcE, ETc.U~il0N. remainder of your command for Memphis, where you will report to Maj. Gen. C. C. Washburn. I see by your morning report of the 28th that some of your companies are so small that you m~y have to detail two conipanies, or one company and part of another, to meet the requirements of this order. You will use your sound dis- cretion in the selection, leaving the first and second in commanK both calculated for a separate command. I inclose instrnctions for the officer you leave in command. You will please report to me as you pass this place. Your obedient servant, N. B. BUFORD, Commanding. [Inclosure.] hEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EASTERN ARKANSAS, Helena, May 30, 1864. Instructions for the captain of the Twelfth Iowa, in command at the mouth of White River: 1. Y on will co-operate with the naval commanders in your vicinity in d~jfending the post and protecting the loyal citizens and freedmen who are engaged in supplying fuel for the steam-boats. 2. You will maintain a rigid discipline with your troops and good order among all classes of persons on land at your post. 3. You will co-operate with the naval commanders in preventing supplies from going to the enemy on either side of the river. 4. You will make your camp compact, place it near the river, and render it as defensible as possible with your small force. 5. You will make me weekly, tn-monthly, and monthly reports. 6. You will send a non-commissioned officer to this post, with proper requisitions for rations in time to be supplied semi-monthly. 7. You will protect all the freedmen within your lines and report to me all cases where their lawful [rights] are withheld or any out- rages or wrongs done to them. 8. You will obtain as far as possible information of the enemys force or movements in your vicinity and report to me by letter. 9. As you are placed at the mouth of White River by General Canbys order, on his arrival at your post yon will apply to him for special instructions as to how far yon shall supervise the trade per- mits granted by the Treasury agents. 10. As it is notorious that the enemy have been supplied with arms and stores by traders and smugglers, who pretend to be loyal but who are traitors, you will co-operate with the navy in arresting any such persons. 11. For further instructions you will be governed by the Rules and Articles of War, the Army Regulations, and the General Orders of the Department of Arkansas and the Division of West Mississippi. Your obedient servant, N. B. BUFORD, Brigadier- Generai, Commanding. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 30, 18641.23 p. m. Major-General ROSECRANS, Saint Louis: You will forward to Adjutant-General of the Army copies of the telegrams from Generals Steele, Sanborn, and Thayer, and other reliable sources to which you refer, as showing the passage of th Page 124 t~4 LOUISIANA AND T1fl~ TJIANS-MISSISStppi. fOHAP. XLVI. Arkansas River by a rebel force in the aggregate larger than yonr present force. Your attention is called to the fact that the troops in yonr department are scattered among more than fifty separate posts or stations, thns virtually inviting separate attacks upon weak detachments. By concentrating your forces upon a less number and more important positions, you will be much better able to repel any advance of the rebels. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. SAINT Louis, Mo., May 30, 1864. Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK, (Received 10.10 iz~. in.) Washington, D. U.: I have no such telegram as your dispatch of to-day calls for. There is a clerical error in my dispatch of yesterday. It should read, More in the aggregate than my present force in any one distri~t. When I assumed command of this department, I found the forces distributed to protect person and property and to restore law, order, and industry, especially tillage, as far as possible, over the State. My dispositions have assumed this as the fundamental policy of the Government in this department. My letter of March 10, recommend- ing a combination of all the forces west of the Mississippi, looked to the economical accomplishment of this, a primary incident. My dis- patch of yesterday was to advise the Government of facts which, coupled with sending away the force ordered to General Canby, showed there was danger that this could not be done and secure our depots. Knowing the Government wished me to abandon the policy of protecting the people and country so far as might be ren- dered necessary by the diminution of my forces to secure the more vital military objects, or whether it would order other forces or the calling out of State militia to secure protection to the people. I now further state that a steady force and little change in officers for our prison guards are so essential that I ask for 500 first-class veteran reserves, if they can be had. Dispatches referred to about the rebels crossing the Arkansas are sent to the Adjutant-General. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. SAINT Louis, Mo., May 30, 1864. Col. E. D. TOWNSEND, (Received 10.20 p. in.) Assistant Adjutant-General, Washington, D. U.: The following extracts from telegrams alluded to in my dispatch of yesterday are sent for the information of the War Department: LITTLE RocK, ARK., May 21, 1864. Major-General ROsEcRANs: (Via Cairo, 25th.) General Shelby has crossed the Arkansas at Dardanelle and the last heard from was moving in a northerly direction. His forces are variously estimated from 2,500 to 5,000 and ten l4-pounder Parrotts. They are all well mounted. F. STEELE, Major-General Page 125 125 Cxix~. XINI.J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.1JNION. SPRINGFIELD, Mo., ]Jlay 24, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General: Marmaduke is reported to be on White Stone Prairie with 1,500 men. There is a force of 400 rebels on White River below Buffalo City. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier-General, Commanding Southwest District of Missouri. SPRINGFIELD, Mo., May 21, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE Assistant Adjutant-General: There are quite a number of rebel troops north of the Arkansas River, and they are constantly moving north in bodies of from 50 to 125. It seems utterly impossi- ble with my reduced stock to intercept them or bring them to an engagement. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier-General. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., May 30, 1864. Colonel CALLENDER, Arsenal, Saint Louis, Mo.: The Forty-fifth Iowa is here en route to Steele. Their transporta- tion will be ready for them at 4 p. m. to-day. They have no am- munition. Issue snch qnantity to the colonel as you approve, and the requisition will be approved afterward at these headquarters. By order, & c.: 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSOURI, No. 77. Saint Louis, Mo., May 30, 1864. Capt. Ben. M. Piatt, assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Volunteers, having reported for duty at these headquarters, in obedience to par- agraph 28, Special Orders, No. 155, current series, from the War Department, is announced as a member of the department staff, to date from the 10th instant. By command of Major-General Rosecrans: 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS SUB-DISTRICT, Cape Girardean, Mo., May 30, 1864. Brig. Gen. THOMAS EWING, Jr., Comdg. Saint Louis District, Saint Louis, Mo.: GENERAL: I have the honor to represent that the earth-works or forts at this post need repaiting, and some additional works to render them defensible. They were rudely and hastily constructed, and with little additional labor and expense could be made tolerably strong. I would respectfully suggest that an officer of engineers be sent down to examine them and report on such improvements as may be necessary Page 126 126 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSJppJ. [CHAP. XLVI. There are four forts or earth-works, mounting ten 24-pounder guns, around this post, and I have no artillerists to man the guns or who understand the care of them and the works; and I have the honor to represent that at least one company of heavy artillery are neces- sary at this post for that duty, while two would be few enough to man them in case of an attack. This post is so situated that it is the most important point on the river, north of Helena and south of Saint Louis, it being the only point from which either troops or supplies can be sent into Southeastern Missouri or Northern and Central Arkansas, on account of impassable swamps and rivers, which lie between the river and the region mentioned, extending all along down to the mouth of White River. I am, general, very respectfully, J. B. ROGERS, Colonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS SUB-DISTRICT, C~ape Girardean, Mo., May 30, 1864. Brig. Gen. THOMAS EWING, Jr., ~Jomdg. Saint Louis District, Saint Louis, Mo.: GENERAL: Since writing you a letter of this date, concerning re- pairing the forts at this post, Colonel Cole, chief of artillery, Depart- ment of the Missouri, has visited the posts and outworks with me, and I explained to him what I thought was necessary to place them in a condition for defense. We made a minute examination; he has my views, and expressed himself as concurring in them. I would suggest that by conferring with him you may more fully under- stand the case than from my letter. I am, general, very respectfully, J. B. ROGERS, Colonel, Commanding. CAPE GIRARDEAU, May 30, 1864. Brigadier-General EWING, Commanding: The following just received: Colonel ROGERS: I have gotten good information that there are 600 men, under McRae, moving to attack Patterson or Bloomfield. They are now north of Pitmans Ferry. J. F. TYLER, Colonel. They shall be welcome at Bloomfield if they come. We have snffi- cient force there to whip any 600, although I dont credit the report, for they will not attempt either place with so small a force. This will delay my survey of the railroad from Birds Point to Sikeston Liutjl it i~ over, I h~vc sent Qut scouts and will keep you advised. J. B. ROGERS, Qolo~iwl Page 127 CHAP. XLVI.J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 127 PILOT KNOB, May 30, 1864. Lieut. H. HANNAHS, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General: Major Wilson telegraphs from Patterson that General McRae, with a force of not less than 600 men, is on the road to Patterson from Pitmans Ferry. Gets the information from soldiers of Eleventh Missonri Cavalry paroled by McRae. J. F. TYLER, Colonel, Commanding. PILOT KNOB, May 30, 1864. Lient. H. HA NNAHS, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General: I am not certain yet as to any force being down there. Have taken necessary steps to find ont. Will let yon know the resnlt of my investigation. Two men of the Enrolled Missouri Militia, Mr. David J. Meloy and Joseph Armistead, had a fight with 2 bnshwhackers. They badly wonnded 1; the other escaped. Mr. Meloy and Mr. Armi- stead deserve great credit for their promptness and conrage in the matter. The rebels had each two revolvers and fired five times on them. The two citizens had each a shotgnn. If the Union men wonld defend themselves as these have done, stealing wonld soon die ont in my command. Major Wilson has three howitzers. J. F. TYLER, Colonel, Commanding. SAINT Louis, Mo., May 30, 1864. General EWING: DEAR SIR: I have carefnlly read the commnnication of A. H. Lee to Dear Theopheli, dated April 7, 1864, at Prairie dn Rocher, which is all erroneons and false, except the killing of 2 guerrillas. The following are the facts in the case: When I charged into the village several men ran from different honses and fled toward the blnffs, but a short distance (abont 150 yards), the base of which is perpendicular rocks from 30 to 50 feet high; they ascended by a narrow defile which must have been known to them. As soon as they entered the defile or oblique pas- sage they disappeared from my sight, and I snpposed they had entered a cavern, and immediately gave orders to have it gnarded, and then proceeded to search for more sconndrels, bnt at that instant we were fired upon from the blnffs by men who were behind rocks and trees. Some of my men returned the fire, while others charged np the cliffs and killed 2 of the gang and wounded another. One of my men was severely wonnded. After the fight search was made throngh the town for others who might be hid. Dnring the time several guns were bronght to me by soldiers, who were ordered to take all the arms from honses where the guerrillas were seen to mn from. I made repeated inqniries of the citizens if any of the captured guns belonged to them. No one claimed any of them at that time. After- ward I learned that some of them belonged to citizens, and I too Page 128 128 LOUISIANA AND TIlE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. measures to return them. I was near Mr. Blais store all the time we remained in town, except about fifteen or twenty minutes, when I was on the bluff. My men all behaved remarkably well in every respect. No plundering or rioting was committed; if it had been I would have known it or heard of it at the time. A buggy was procured, as soon as possible, to convey the wounded man, when I left with all my command. Before leaving, when my men were all in line, I proposed to citizens to give three cheers for Lincoln, which was responded to by about one-half of the crowd, which was composed of 80 or 100 men. Before entering the village I said to my command that we were on an important expedition, and that no citizen should be molested in any way without my orders; and while in town I took every precaution to see that everything was properly conducted, and have always been able to maintain good order and discipline in my company. Mr. Lee is a stranger to me, of whom I know nothing. Mr. Blais is undoubtedly a copperhead, fo~~ a short time since, at an election in Prairie du Ro6her, he took a Republican vote from a Mr. Levrie, with an oat~i that he (Mr. Levrie) was a Black Repub- lican and a traitor to his country, and that he could not cast any such votes there; also, at another time he said that any man that indorsed the administration of President Lincoln could not stay about him. This will at any time be sworn to by several citizens who live near Prairie du Rocher and heard him say it. I cannot close without expressing my heartfelt thanks for the privileges extended to me while under arrest with such grave charges. At the same time I keenly feel the great wrong and gross injustice done me and my company by the false communication of A. H. Lee and affidavits of Blais, Conner, and Unger, and trust they will be compelled to make proper amends. Vefy respectfully, your obedient servant, H. B. MILKS, Captain Go. H, Third Cavalry, Missouri State Militia. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF CENTRAL MISSOURI, Maj. ~. ~. GREENE, Warrensburg, Mo., May 30, 1864. Assistant Adjutant- General, Saint Louis, Mo.: MAJOR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your com- munication of the 28th. The two statements referred to by you are neither of them true, and the reliable authority is either a very ignorant or a very un- truthful party. The inclosed copy of a letter of instructions issued from these headquarters March 1/~ and reports made in conformity thereto, together with other more important reports that have been referred to department headquarters during the past month, are the only contradictions necessary to the charge against the troops in this command of a want of activity. Some individual cases have required noticing when there seemed to be a want of efficiency. The reports from the other sub-districts are of little import, as there have not been any bands of guerrillas in them up to the date *See Part II, p. 478 Page 129 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 129~ of the last regular reports (May 20). Instead of impresssing teams from the railroad company they have been furnished them in order to facilitate the construction of the road. I beg leave to respectfully express my surprise that such a story should have received the serious notice of the major-general coin- niaudino~. when he must have received numerous letters from nie in which I endeavored to show [that] the importance to the Gov- ernment, the peace of the country, and the return to a state of liar- mony on the border was intimately dependent on the completion of the Pacific Railroad. I am, very truly, your obedient servant, K B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Commanding. WARRENSBURG, ]Jiay 30, 18648.45 a. m. Major-General ROSECRANS, Saint Louis: I respectfully state that in order to protect the loyal people and the towns from raids of guerrillas while the troops are concentrated to meet the movement from the South it will be necessary to call out the militia of this district. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, Saint Louis, Julio., ]Jiliay 30, 1864. (Received 4 p. in.) General E. B. BROWN, Warrensburg, hub.: Your two telegrams of this morning received. As yet I have no good reason for anticipating any heavy raid from the rebels. When I have you shall be informed. In the mean time keep me carefully informed of anything reliable you may learn regarding the enemys movements. Should the rebels appear in the southwest in too great force for Sanborn he will retire behind the Osage, near Warsaw, where you will unite with him with your concentrated forces. If then the Combined force should prove unable to whip the rebels, it would, in the absence of other orders, fall back toward Jefferson City until re-enforced from this place. This is merely to prepare you for any unforeseen movement of the rebels. Let Hall keep a careful lookout for any small bands of guer- rillas which Jackman, my information leads me to believe, may attempt to sift through on a line northward via the California House, some miles west from Waynesville. If you really require the force promised by MeKean, and cannot get along without it, inform me of the fact and I will make the application; but in all cases where you are after guerrilla bands an arrangement for concerted action be- tween yourself and General Curtis troops on the border is prefer- able to borrowing from him. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. 9 R RvOL xxxiv, PT i Page 130 130 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSlSSIPpI. [CHAP. XLVI. Captain STEGER, SEDALIA, llfag 30, 1864. Assi8tant Adjutant-General, Warrensburg: Captain Box some tell days ago pursued band of 12 guerrillas three or four days down La Mine River, up Heath Creek, across to Black Water, then to Davis, through La Fayette, into Johnson fail- ing to overtake them. At same time Major louts sent scout of 25 men from Marshall, co-operating with Box. On 23d Captain Ballew made a four days scout with 50 men through Grand Pass to Wa- verly, thence south to Davis and through Freedointown, thence through Dunksburg toward Boonville and to Sedalia. Captain Tur- ley from 20th to 23d was scouting from Grand Pass to Waverly and south toward Boonville. Lieutenant Pharis made scout from here to Freedomtown, then northwest and north to Owens Church, and then east to Black Water, returning to. Sedalia; out four days. Lieutenant Cram left Marshal on the night of 27th with 37 men. Scouted country to Waverly. then to Dover, then south to Davis Creek, thence east to Brownsville, down Black Water, and to Sedalia; out three days. Captain Turley left here on 27th with 38 men, and is yet scouting eastern pQrtion of La Fayette. In all these scouts no enemy [has] been found. Added to these have been large escorts. South of Warsaw scouts have been through Hickory County. All quiet there. Citizen guards who have been armed are patrolling their neighborhoods. No trouble. J. F. PHILIPS, Colonel, Commanding. [Indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS CENTRAL DISTRICT OF MISSOURI, IVarrensburg, May 31, 1864. Respectfully referred to Major-General Rosecrans, commanding Department of the Missouri, for his information, in connection with my letter to him of the 30th, inclosing reports of scouting in the Third and Fourth Sub-Districts. E. B. BROWN Brigadier- General of Volunteers, c~omman~4ing. Col. J. F. PHILIPS, WARRENSBURG, Mo., May 30, 18649 a. in. Sedalia, Mo.: What is the stage of water in the Osage? E. B. BROWN Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Comman~ling. SEDALIA, Mo., May 30, 1864. Brigadier-General BROWN, (Received 7 a. in., 31st.) Warrensburg, Mo.: The Osage River is low; is fordable. Parties seining in it at Warsaw. J. F. PHILIPS, cYoloi~el, Commanding Page 131 CHAP. XLVI.] 131 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.~~ION. SEDALIA, Mo., May 30, 1864. (Received 11.30 a. in.) General BROWN, Warrensbwrg, Afo.: Special Orders, No. 113, received. Shall the companies at Warsaw be ordered to Warrensbnrg and Major Kelly send relief to Warsaw? Much of my command is out, and I ask for time to get them all in, & c., before I move. JNO. F. PHILIPS, Colonel, Commanding. WARRENSBURG, Mo, May 30, 186411.40 a. m. Col. JOHN F. PHILIPS, Sedalia, Mo.: Colonel Hall will relieve your troops as soon as possible, and on being relieved they will move direct to this place. No necessity for them to concentrate at Sedalia. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. FOURTH SUB-DIST., DIST. OF CENTRAL Mo., Kansas C~ity, Mo., May 30, 1864. Capt. JAMES H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant-General: SIR: Inclosed I have the honor to transmit, for the information of the general commanding District Central Missouri, a synopsis of some items of information which I received yesterday in relation to guerrillas, their movements, rendezvous, & c., from Capt. E. W. Kingsbury, commanding a battalion of two companies in the lower part of the Fourth Sub-District. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAS. H. FORD, Colonel, Commanding Fourth Sub-District. [Inclosure.] JOHNSTOWN, Mo., May 23, 1864. Ezra W. Kingsbury, captain commanding battalion Second Colo- rado Cavalry, states that Pony Hills and other guerrilla commanders, with some 150 men, are in the vicinity of Honey Creek, Clinton, and in Henry County. That a party of 100 rebels crossed the Osage Saturday night at 2 oclock, going east and scatteredare mostly old inhabitants of the country. Their resources are on the Monegan, and if driven out of there would hardly trouble the district. There is a company of Missouri State Militia at Germantown, 4 miles east; has to send 30 miles for corn and 15 men as escort; wishes more horses; stock used up. Scouts just arrived report 60 rebels scattered on prairie, 2 miles east of Germantown, passing northeast to Grand River; asks to have eorii sent to him nearly one-half of his horses Jlave sore backs Page 132 132 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, ]JIay 30, 1864. Brigadier-General SANBORN: General Guitars adjutant-general telegraphs me that you inform him that Shelby has not appeared north of Boston Mountains. The enemy probably intends to operate on Steeles communications. I do not as yet anticipate such a thing, bnt sbould he attempt a raid in too great a force for you you will secure or destroy all public property that can be of use to him, and unite with Brown behind the Osage, near Warsaw, and if both cannot whip him would, in absence of other orders, retire toward Jefferson City until re-enforce- ments come from here. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General, Commanding. SPRINGFIELD, Mo., May 30, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Ad~jutant-General: Forty rebels crossed the stage road near the California House on the 27th instant, moving north. I think it important that Houston, in Texas County, should be occupied by troops. Shelbys command is not north of the Boston Mountains that I can learn. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Colonel HARRISON, Springfield, Mo., May 30, 1864. Commanding at Fayetteville, Ark.: The night I was at Cassville, Major Melton sent in a dispatch from Berryville that he had what he believed to be reliable informa- tion that General Shelby was on the Osage with 2,000 men and six pieces of artillery, and asked for orders to retreat. I ordered him to get in readiness to move at once, and if there was no donbt as to the reliability of his information, to move; if there was any doubt, to send out spies and scouts and get all the information. He did not move, but sent out spies, who returned and stated there was nothing north of the mountains but bushwhackers. This is the whole thing. Who gave Melton his information I dont know. I directed the operator to inform you of Major Meltons report. Do you know where Shelby is? The bushwhackers are now moving up through the Rolla District. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. WARRENSEURG, Mo., May 30, 1864. Col. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant A6~jutant-General: Major Gregory had sent out a scout of 50 men for a five days pil- grimage among the bushwhackers before the order directing him to join his regiment reached him. I will call the men in at the earliest favorable moment and send him to Saint Louis. All quiet on Platte. CLINTON B. FISK, Br4~adier-Generat Page 133 C~IAL~. X~LVL1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION~ 133 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MIssouRi, Saint Louis, Mo., May 30, 1864. General FISK, Saint Joseph, Mo.: Your dispatches received. Pursue your even way with vigorous circumspection. You Cannot look for any troops from here at pres- ent, therefore must prepare provisional militia. Captain Reed, having been assigned to provost duty, must be replaced, as I think Colonel Sanderson will be able to send you men who will answer your purpose fully as well. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. INDEPENDENCE, May 30, 1864. Brig. Gen. C. B. FISK, Saint Joseph: Eighty-three bushwhackers crossed Grand River, going north, on the 27th of April; have had several brushes with them. They broke up in small bands and are scattered through the country. We are scouting in every direction after them. I do not think any of them have crossed the Missouri River yet. Other bands reported crossing. JAMES H. FORD, Colone4 & c. PALMYRA, Mo., May 30, 1864. Brigadier-General FISK: Acting on your telegram of the 28th instant, I sent a lieutenant and 50 men into Pike County. They started yesterday morning at daylight. Major Ledergerber furnished guides Saturday afternoon. I gave the officer in charge orders to remain out five days should he find work to occupy that time. Shall I not wait till those men return? C. H. GREGORY, Major, Commanding Detachment. CRAB ORCHARD, Mo., May 30, 1864. Brig. Gen. C. B. FISK: DEAR SIR: I assume the privilege of addressing the commander of my district in relation to bushwhackers in Ray County, Mo. From the earliest day of this rebellion I have been an active worker against traitors to this Government. There have been two raids made in this county in the last week. I, with a party of the loyal citizens of Crab Orchard, have been the first to the poinJ~ of action. I, on the point of a raid being made on last Saturday night or last night, got together 9 men. I took the brush. I landed on the Mis- souri River bank, just at the dawn of day yesterday morning, and secreted my men at the crossings of these thieves. At 8 oclock in the morning they sent a man out on the opposite side of the river Page 134 134 LOUISIANA AND TIlE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [OHAP~ XLVI. he halloed over. Just at that time I had been detected by arresting ~3 young men who were passing the point where they had been swim- ming the river. This man who came out and halloed got on his horse and retired back into the brush. They stole my horse the night of the 23d. The marauders are threatening my store and life all the time, all, they say, for arrest- ing Lewis Yandovier, as he was one of their friends. It is supposed in some circles that I am laying myself liable to be presented to the grand jury for passing through the country with armed men with- out any authority. Now, Iask you for your opinion on this point. Suppose I, or any of my men, kill a thief while acting in our own defense, what will be the consequences? The copperheads have the power in their own hands with the civil law in this county. They have not offered me nor the loyal people of this section any protec- tion. We feel if we are protected it must be by our own strategy. Let civil law do as it may, we dont feel like letting the guerrillas assassinate and plunder us, and wait for the civil law to bring them to jnstice, for the civil law has never brought a felon to justice since the rebellion commenced. The rebels think it wrong for a Union man to sell goods in Ray County. I am attempting it with this fear, that when I retire at night I do not know but that I may be burned out or assassinated before the rising of the next sun, and that is the way Union men are protected here. I would be pleased to hear from you at your earliest convenience. I am, sir, your most obedient servant, ABRAHAM ALLEN. [Indorsement.] Write A. Allen to kill any bushwhacker he can find engaged in his hellish work. The force in Ray County will be strengthened very soon. F. ByS. H. FORT LEAvENWORTH, May 30, 1864. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Please respond to my request of the 9th asking permission to issue ammunition to militia; also give me leave to extend telegraph from Lawrence to Fort Riley. Am trying to keep rebels and Indians down. Matters favorable but difficult. S. R. CURTIS, Major- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, May 30, 186410. 3~ p. m. Major-General CURTIS, Leavenworth: The order mentioned in your telegram of the 9th instant was not given, because it specified no quantity, and a general authority to make requisitions for ordnance supplies is contrary to an absolute i~ule of the service. Governor Carney, in a telegram of this date, asks that 1,000 stand of arms and 100,000 rounds of ammunition may be issued for State defense. If you deem this amount to be needed for State defense, the issue, upon your requisition, will be ordered Page 135 cHAP. XLVII 135 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. The Department will always cheerfully conform to your wishes as far as the service and the state of supplies will admit, upon being advised specifically of what is needed. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. SPECIAL ORDERS, DEPT. OF N. MEX., A. A. G. OFFICE, No. 17. Santa F~, N. Mex., llliay 30, 1864. * * * * * * V. The exigencies of the public service requires that Company H, Eleventh Cavalry, Missouri Volunteers, take post at Fort Union, N. Mex., until further orders. The commanding officer at that post is charged with personally seeing that this company is put into a state of drill; discipline, and good order. He will have two drills a day every week dayone on foot and one mounted; will have the offi- cers recite in tactics to himself three times a week, and have the non-commissioned officers recite in tactics to his adjutant three times a week, and will report when the company is properly instructed and ready at all points for field service. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Carleton: CYRUS H. DE FORREST. Aide-de-Camp. MILWAUKEE, WIS., May 30, 1864. (Received 3.45 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Washington: There are four companies of Thirtieth Wisconsin Volunteers, viz, three in Wisconsin and one in Iowa, kept there to protect draft and furnish military aid asked. If Veteran Reserve Corps in this de- partment be placed under my command I can send these four coni- panies to the field. If this arrangement be approved please desig nate point for four companies to report. JNO. POPE, Major- General. IIDQRS. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, Minn., May 30, 1864. Maj. Gen. JOHN POPE, Milwaukee: GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch of 26th instant, covering one of a like tenor to Brigadier-Gen- eral Sully. Your orders will of course be obeyed to the extent of my ability, although I will not attempt to conceal my apprehensions that the departure of the Sixth Minnesota Volunteers will leave a very inadequate force for the security of our extensive frontier in the present critical state of our relations with the Indians. As it will be necessary for me to reduce the garrison at Fort Snelling to the lowest practicable limit, I respectfully ask for insttuction to dis- patch the Indian prisoners there, embracing some 80 men, women, and children, to Davenport, to remain there with the other captives until they are otherwise disposed of. I do not embrace Little Six and his co-chief Medicine Bottle in this application, as I propose to try them here for their manifold crimes by a military commission Page 136 136 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. It will be impossible for me to furnish troops to enforce the draft now going on in this State, and I fear there will be serious difficulty in some of the counties. The preparations for the post at James River will be urged forward so as to enable the detachment to leave by 15th or 20th proximo. From all the information I can obtain there is no point on the James River where there is sufficient timber for the nses of a military post, and should that prove the case after a thorough exploration I shall cause the post to be established at the Head of the Cotean, as you directed. The country continues parched to an excessive degree, and in con- sequence I anticipate much difficulty in obtaining forage on the part of the expeditionary force. But they must get along as well as they can. I shall leave on the 2d proximo for Fort Ridgely to superin- tend the departure of the column ordered to march on the 5th. I have telegraphed General Sully that it would move from that post at that time. You can depend upon it that there will be no lack of vigor or activity in carrying out your programme in this district with the limited means at my disposal. It would be well if an engi- neer officer could be obtained to select the site and direct the con- struction of the James River post, and I respectfully suggest that application be made for one without delay. Failing in this the offi- cer in command will be furnished with a plan of the post from these headquarters. II am, general, with high respect, your obedient servant, H. H. SIBLEY, Brigadier- General, Gommanding. HDQRS. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, llifinn., May 30, 1864. Col. M. T. THOMAS, Gomdg. Expeditionary Forces, Fort Ridgely: COLONEL: In consequence of the unexpected reduction in the force of this district by the withdrawal south of the Sixth Regiment Minnesota Volunteers, a change becomes necessary in the arrange- ment of the forces for the expedition. Two compauies of the Eighth Regiment, including Company C, Captain Folsom, and such other company as you may designate, will be required to be detached for the purpose of building and garrisoning the post, in part, on James River. Your force will thus be diminished by two companies of infantry and two or three companies of cavalry from the Second Regiment. You will consider yourself instructed accordingly. It is the intention of Geiieral Sibley to be at Fort Ridgely by the day on which the march is ordered (5th proximo), or perhaps before, in case he is not prevented by the reception of orders from department headquarters. By command of Brigadier-General Sibley: Very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. C. OLIN, Assistant Adjutant- General. P. S.If there is any other company of the Eighth Regiment composed of lumbermen, you are authorized to substitute it for Company C, if you desire to do so. By direction of Brigadier-General Sibley: R. C. OLIN, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 137 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 137 HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION op WEST Mississippi, Viclcsburg, Miss., May 31, 1864. * Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH, Gwudg. Detach. 16th Army Gorps, Vicksburg, Miss.: GENERAL: Attempts have been made by the rebels for several days past to interrupt the navigation of the Mississippi River at points on the Arkansas shore above and below Greenville, Miss. The force and character of the troops engaged is not definitely known, but I am informed by Major-General Steele that a force of several thousand mounted men, supported by infantry, on the Sa- line, were below Pine Bluff with the presumed intention of inter- rupting his communications by the Arkansas and White Rivers. It is believed that a considerable part of this force has been turned eastward to the Mississippi, and is now engaged in the attempt to interrupt the navigation of that river. Your own command, re-enforced by a battery of artillery and a regimeut of cavalry, from the forces under the command of Major- General Slocum, and whatever force of the Marine Brigade may be within reach, will be employed for the purpose of destroying or capturing the rebel force, or, at least, giving them such a lesson as will deter them from a renewal of similar attempts. The most reliable information with regard to the character of the country in which you are to operate, aiid the routes by which the rebels reach and retreat from the river, can be obtained from the officers of the Marine Brigade; and Colonel Currie, now on the Diana, is recom- mended to you as specially qualified for this purpose. Your operations will not be trammeled by any special instructions, as I know that, with the object indicated, the means under your con- trol will be applied to the best advantage. Upon completing this duty, or finding that the rebels have gone beyond your reach, you will proceed with your command to Memphis, touching at the mouth of White River for the purpose of conferring with Captain iPrichett, the senior naval officer on that station, with regard to the state of affairs in Arkansas. The latest information from that quarter is satisfac- tory, but if anything should in the mean time have intervened to interrupt his communications or prevent the passage of re-enforce- ments or supplies now on their way to him, you will act as in your judgment may be best in order to return affairs to their normal and proper condition. The troops ordered to report to you from General Slocum s command will be relieved by you as soon as your opera- tions about Greenville are concluded, and will either return to this place or remain there in observation, as General Slocum may direct. On your arrival at Memphis the two divisions of your command will be made up, if possible, to 10,000 men and two batteries to each division, by recalling all absent detachments and adding to them such additional force as may be necessary from the troops that have been ordered from Missouri. Instructions to this effect have been given Major-General Washburn, commanding the District of West Tennessee. Major Stanton, with his corps of paymasters, will be instructed to accompany you to complete the payment of your command on the route or at Memphis. Your sick and wounded that will not be * Recorded in Canbys letters-sent book as of this date, but the original received by Smith is dated June 2, 1864 Page 138 138 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. LOHAP. XLVI. injured by removal will be taken with you, but the arrangements for their transportation should be such as not to interfere with mili- tary operations. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, ED. R. S. CANBY, Major- General, Commanding. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, Colonel CURRIE, Vicksburg, Miss., May 31, 1864. Steamer Diana, Mississippi River.~ SIR: The major-general commanding directs me to inform you that Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith is about to proceed with his command to operate against the rebel forces at or near Greenville, and that he has recommended you to General Smith as a proper person to com- municate information necessary for that purpose. Please be in the way so that he can find you for that purpose. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. S. MELVILLE, First Lient. and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, Maj. Gen. N. ~. BANKS, Viclcsburg, Miss., May 31, 1864. Commanding Department of the Gulf, New Orleans, La.: SIR: I am instructed by the major-general commanding to trans- mit for your information a copy of the instructions given Brigadier- General Sherman, and to request that you will give any orders and afford any facilities that may be necessary to enable him to comply, as speedily as possible, with his instructions. Very respectfully, your obedient Servant, JOHN F. S. GRAY, Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. [Inclosure.] HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, T7icksburg, Miss., May 31, 1864. Brig. Gen. T. W. SHERMAN, U. S. Volunteers: SIR: The commanding general directs that you proceed to make a thorough and critical inspection of the supply departments at New Orleans, La. The importance of these auxiliaries to the successful prosecution of military operations makes it necessary that this in- spection should be made by an officer of rank and experience, and lie has selected you for this duty from his personal knowledge of your character and efficiency. He does not consider it -necessary to give you any special instructions further than to say that he confers upon you all the authority that has been given to himself, and that -he desires that any abuses, neglects, or other maladministration that may be discovered be corrected on the spot, and he authorizes you to give in his name any orders that may be needful for this purpose, communicating them, of course, through the major-general com- manding the Department of the Gulf. The performance of this dut Page 139 CHAP. XLVI.i 139 COESPOI~DE~CE, ETC.tTNIO~t. will not conflict with your desire for service in the field, as he anticipates its completion in season to enable you to take part in the active operations that are in contemplation. Very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant, JOHN F. S. GRAY, Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, 1 IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 142. ~ * New Orleans, La., May 31, 1864. * * * * * * 14. The Seventy-fifth New York Veteran Volunteers, having returned from furlough, will, for the present, serve as infantry, it being impossible to procure horses to mount this regiment. All detachments now out from this regiment will be at once returned to it, and so soon as it is prepared for the field it will proceed to Mor- gauza, and be reported to Brigadier-General Emory for service in General Grovers division of the Nineteenth Army Corps. The quartermasters department will furnish the necessary transporta- tion. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Banks: GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant- General. IIDQRS. 19TH ARMY CORPS AND U. S. FORCES, ]lforganza, La., May 31, 1864-1.45 p. m. [General LAWLER :1 GENERAL: The general commanding directs me to say that he has this moment received your dispatch. He approves of your sug- gestion to send the cavalry, with two pieces of artillery, to Morgans Ferry to destroy the boats and saw-mills spoken of yesterday. It must be done effectually, and can be done with spherical case or shell, with the two pieces of the light battery attached to the cav- alry. You will not leave your present position or withdraw your infantry forces until this is done, and this being accomplished you will order the cavalry to pursue and, if possible, capture the Texas regiment which you report on this side, and if no sufficient reason exists for not doing it, he wishes you to order the cavalry to make a raid down the Grossetete Bayou, at least to Rosedale, if not farther~ coming in by Waterloo, as heretofore directed. It will be necessary for you to hold your p resent position at least twelve hours after the cavalry have departedto go down the Grossetete. After having caused the cavalry to break up the means of cross- ing at Morgans Ferry, and after having waited fully twelve hours after the cavalry has started on its raid down the Grossetete, you can return with your command to this place. The general does not know if your rations are out to-night or to-morrow night. If to- night you will have to send immediately. We have now plenty of fresh supplies of everything from New Orleans. The news from General Grant is to the 23d, and is quite cheering. He had turned Lees position at Spotsylvania, and Lee had fallen back 15 miles. We get no account of the 75 men who went out with the telegraph operators. It will be a hard case if with 2,000 cavalry we canno Page 140 140 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. recapture them and drive the Texas regiment into the Atchafalaya, bnt you must stay where yon are to support and enconrage them, and give them a point on which to fall back in case of a reverse. I am, sir, respectfully, FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant- General. The general directs me to say that he has just ordered Colonel Woodruff to send you out two days rations, but to make sure he thinks you had better send in your commissaries at least until they meet the train. HDQRS. NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS, May 31, 1864. Brigadier-General LAWLER, Commanding U. S. Forces at Junction of Fordoche and Atchafalaya Roads: GENERAL: I omitted to say in my dispatch of this afternoon that when you send the cavalry toward Rosedale to make the raid by way of Waterloo no artillery should be sent, as from your report of the roads which come across from the Bayou Grossetete to the Mis- sissippi artillery cannot pass. Very truly, yours, W. II. EMORY. IIDQRS. NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS AND U. S. FORCES, ]Jlorganza, La., May 31, 1864. Brigadier-General LAWLER, Gomdg. Detach. Thirteenth A. C.: GENERAL: If the Rosedale road is impracticable for cavalry, of course, do not order the cavalry on it, but let them retrace their steps in this direction until they find a road that is practicable. The enemy have now left Waterloo, and that is of no importance, but the Rosedale country is of importance to visit with the cavalry, and so also is the False ]kmver country. The cavalry must go to Rosedale and return by False River; while they are making that movement, it is important that you hold your present position with a strong force. I do not wish you to move your infantry toward Rosedale for the present. It is the cavalry alone I wish to move there. I approve of your proposition to destroy the saw-mill and as many of the enemys boats on the Atchafalaya River as you can, but in moving toward the Atchafalaya from your present position you should, I think, leave the largest part of your infantry, or at least a strong force, where it is, at the junction of the roads, otherwise they may get in your rear. Very truly, yours, W. H. EMORY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Port Hudson, La., May 31, 1864. Brigadier-General DWIGHT, Chief of Staff, Ildqrs. Dept. of the Gulf, New Orleans, La.: GENERAL: I have the honor to report that I sent out a flag of truce yesterday for the purpose of making an effort to recover As- sistant Surgeon Mason, who was taken at the raid on the pest-hous Page 141 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 141 of this post on Saturday last. The officer in charge reports that he proceeded some 10 miles back, but failed to find the doctor. He I earned that he had been carried, in a very feeble condition, some 20 miles into the interior. He also reports that numerous squads of rebel scouts are scouring the country. I have also to report that the telegraph wire and poles were cut for several miles between here and Baton Rouge on Saturday last. I caused them to be repaired on Sunday. They are to-day reported to be again cut. I have sent a party with an escort to repair them. I beg leave to represent that the mounted force at this post is wholly insufficient to perform the service needed. It is scarcely ad- equate to the discharge of picket duty. If I had a cavalry force of 1,000 men, and a steamer that could transport a battery, and a de- tachment of 250 mounted men, I could hope to protect the telegraph line between here and Baton Rouge, and also some distance up the river. I cannot too urgently express the necessity of having more cavalry. I have the honor again to call the attention of the corn- manding general to the Sixty-second Reginient, U. S. Infantry (col- ored). By letters to Brigadier-General Andrews, dated March 23, 1864, it was ordered to Baton Rouge to demolish certain portions of the works there, and was ordered then to return to Port Hudson. By Field Orders, No. 27, headquarters Department of the Gulf, April 26, 1864, paragraph 8, the regiment was ordered to report to me at this post as soon as the work for which it was ordered to Baton Rouge was completed. The regiment has not yet reported at this post. I have the honor to be, your obedient servant, DANIEL ULLMANN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Comdg. Post. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, No. 17. Little Rock, JVfay 31, 1864. I. The post on the north side o~ the Arkansas River, opposite this place, will hereafter be known as Huntersville, and will be under the command of the senior officer preseiit. He will be under the immediate command of Brig. Gen. J. R. West, as most of the troops belong to his division. * * * * * * * By command of Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr: C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant- General. BROWNSVILLE, ARK., May 31, 1864. Capt. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General: Be sure and send the One hundred and sixth Illinois to-day. There is fun ahead if the information that I have received is correct. One hundred of my men are just starting out, 10 a. m. 0. WOOD, Colonel, Commanding Page 142 142 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., May 31, 1864. Col. 0. WooD, Commanding, Brownsville: The general directs that you order your scouting parties to report twice a day or oftener, so that we shall be informed of the move- ments of the enemy, and will be able to send timely support to our forces and co-operate. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant- General. Capt. C. H. DYER BROWNSvILLE, ARK., May 31, 1864. Assistant Adjutant-General: I have just been informed that 300 rebels are in the vicinity of Ashleys Mills. I will send a force down to Richwoods to intercept them. Can you send a force from Little Rock down the river to Bear Skin Lake? Caution them about my men being below them, that no accident may happen by firing at each other. 0. WOOD, Colonel, Commanding. (Copy furnished for information of General Salomon, who will send scout to Bear Skin Lake, which is 12 miles east of Little Rock, on north side of the Arkansas.) HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., May 31, 1864. Col. 0. WooD, Commanding, Brownsville: The general wishes you to report fully what information you have, and whether it is reliable; also where Ashleys Mills are situated. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General, HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., May 31, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Devalls Bluff: SIR: The general commanding the district orders that the follow- ing dispatch from Colonel Clayton be telegraphed to you, for your information, and also that of the navy: PINE BLUFF, May 31, 1864. Captain Moore, with 150 men, has just returned from a four-day scout on tho north side of the river. He went to Arkansas Post. Reports the country clear upon that side, with the exception of a few straggling bands. He reports Marmaduke on Bayou Bartholomew, at the crossing of the Monticello and Arkansas Post road. POWELL CLAYTON, Colonel, Commanding. By order of Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr: CHAS. W. MINER, Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General Page 143 143 CnAr. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. PINE BLUFF, ]Jiiay 31, 186L Lient. Col. W. D. GREEN, Assistant Adjutant- General: GENERAL: Fagans communication, sent to-day by flag of truce, was headed as follows: Headquarters Middle Sub-District Arkansas, Monticello, Ark., May 29, 1864. I think there is no doubt but that his headquarters are at Monti- cello, and that the greater portion of the enemys cavalry are in that vicinity. I believe Marmaduke is between Bayou Bartholomew and the Mississippi. Cabell and Dockery are with Fagan. POWELL CLAYTON, Colonel, Commanding. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SEVENTH ARMY CORPS, Little Rock, Ark., ]Jiliay 31, 1864. Capt. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General, & c.: CAPTAIN: In acknowledgment and reply to your indorsement on telegram from Colonel Wood, of this date, I have the honor to state that a party consisting of 300 infantry and 100 cavalry, the whole under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Patterson, Twenty-ninth Iowa Infantry, started down the river at about 1 p. in., provided with three days rations. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. SALOMON, Brigadier- General, Commanding. ELLISONS FARM, BATESVILLE ROAD, 12 MILES FROM SUGAR LOAF SPRING, Tuesday morning, May 31, 18646 a. m. (Sent from Lewisburg, Juiie 1.) Brig. Gem J. R. WEST: GENERAL: I have the honor to report that I left Springfield yes- terday morning with my command and camped at this farm last night. Ellisons is 4 miles above Quitman. Major Childress with his force joined me at this place last night; returning, he left Clin- ton to the right. Major Childress gained all the information possi- ble and was within 6 miles of White River. He reports Shelbys command at Batesville constructing ferry-boats, with his stock so broken down that he must recuperate for another move. It is generally believed McRae is to join him there and a descent to be made on Jacksonport. Nothing said of a raid into Missouri. Every one fit for military duty has been conscripted. Major Chil- dress saw numerous papers ordering the holders to report on or about the 5th of next month, wherever the command of Shelby might be. Small guerrilla bands were joining Shelby. His ammu~~ nition train was said to consist of twenty wagons. Supposed he Wo]lld remain in the vicinity of Batesville, wherover forage wa Page 144 144 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSIsSIppI. [CHAP. XLVI. most abundant. White River low at Batesyille. Along the road Major Childress saw quite a number that were wounded at Dar- danelle. I will go on to Sugar Loaf this evening. Forage scarce and Cannot well stay over one night at a place on that account. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. F. GEIGER, Colonel, Commanding. FORT LEAVENWORTH, May 31, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Commanding Department: Information from Fort Scott informs me that 12 bushwhackers under Henry Taylor entered Lamar, Mo., on yesterday [28th*] and burned ten houses. There were only women and children in the place, the militia having left some days since. S. R. CURTIS, Major- General. (Copy sent to Brigadier-General Brown, Warrensburg.) HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST Mississippi, Vichsburg, lliliiss., May 31, 1864. Brig. Gen. ROBERT ALLEN, Chief Quartermaster, & c., Louisville, Ky.: The loss at New Orleans by fire of several steamers that were con- sidered available for our purposes will make it necessary to increase the number of transports sent from above. Before leaving Natchez Captain Klinck was instructed to advise of the number that would be necessary for special purposes at New Orleans, Vicksburg, and Memphis, and the equivalent for the boats destroyed, or transportation for about 4 000 men addition to his estimates. , , should be sent in ED. R. S. CANBY Major-General, Comman& ing. CAPE GIRARDEAU, May 31, 1864. General EWING, Commanding: Our boys killed 2 of the guerrillas who cut the telegraph line Thursday. On their return they got after another and he took to the swamp. Our boys dismounted and, after a chase of some distance through about 3 feet of water, killed him. I start a party to-mor- row to kill the balance. J. B. ROGERS, Colonel, Commanding. *See Part I, p. 954 Page 145 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 145 HEADQUARTERS SAINT Louis DISTRICT, Saint Lonis, Mo., May 31, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Fran/din: Send messenger on next train to Sullivan Station with copy of this telegram to Captain Moorhouse, commanding there: Captain Moorhouse will return with his command to Saint Louis on the first train without fail. The quartermasters department will furnish transportation. By order of Brigadier-General Ewing: H. HANNAHS, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. ROLLA, Mo., May 31, 1864. Colonel SIGEL: SIR: Under the present circumstances would it not be well to have Captain Roberts and Captain Meyers, of the Sixty-third Regiment of Enrolled Missouri Militia, ordered into active service? In case of difficulty, in their unorganized condition, without arms, [they] could be but little assistance. Some of the citizens here are somewhat con- cerned for the safety of Rolla. I know not what grounds there may be to apprehend danger here; you, of course, have a better opportunity of judging. If you will give me the order I will proceed at once to organize those two conipanies. The citizens at Saint James are very much alarmed and are very anxious that a company of my men be placed there at once. Let me hear from you. I. S. WARMOTH, Golonel, Commanding Enrolled Missou~ri Militia. [Indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS POST OF ROLLA, Rolla, Mo., May 31, 1864. Respectfully referred to Brig. Gen. 0. Guitar, commanding Rolla District. The within suggestion of Colonel Warmoth, commanding the militia, is, in my opinion, very appropriate and should be acted upon at once. ALBERT SIGEL, Colonel, Commanding PQSt. I wonld also recommend that some of the militia companies along the Pacific Railroad be called out, and in Texas and. Dent Counties. ALBERT SiGEL, ~Jolonel, Commanding Post. WARRENSBURG, Mo., May 31, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Commanding Department: I respectfully state that, in order to protect the loyal people and the towns from raids of guerrillas while the troops are concentrat- ing to meet the movement from the sbuth, it will be necessary to call out the militia in this district. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. 10 R RvOL xxxiv, PT i Page 146 146 LOUiSIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. SAINT Louis, Mo., May 31, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. B. BROWN, Warrensburg, Mo.: Our present information is not of a character to warrant calling ont the militia of your district, involving, as it would, much expense and individual loss. Every precautionary step possible must be quietly taken. Are your wagons and teanis in good order and at hand? W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. Major-General ROSEcRANS, WARRENSBURG, Mo., May 31, 1864. Commanding Department: I respectfully ask permission to issue an order that all property captured by the citizen guards shall be the prize of the captors, as an incentive for active co-operation against these demons. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., May 31, 1864. Brigadier-General BROWN, IYarrensburg, Mo.: Send the Seventh Missouri State Militia Cavalry to Springfield, Mo., in place of the Sixth Missouri State Militia, which has been ordered to report to you. Let two battalions be sent at once. The third can wait until Colonel Catherwoods regiment has crossed the Osage. In going down they can serve the purpose of a scout, and will report daily. By order of Major-General Rosecrans: FRANK ENO, Assistant Adjutant- General. SEDALIA, Mo., May 31, 1864. (Received 8.30 a. in.) General BROWN, Warrensbnrg, Mo.: The Osage River at Warsaw is up to saddle-skirts. Stage crosses on ferry. J. F. PHILIPS, Golonel, Commanding. SEDALIA, Mo., May 31, 1861. Capt. J. H. STEGER, (Received 9.~i.5 a. in.) Asst. Adjt. Gen., Warrensburg, Mo.: Captain Turley got in from scout last night, having scouted east- erly. Major Hoiits leaves here this morning with five companies of the Seventh for Warrensburg. I look for Colonel Hall up to-night. J. F. PHILIPS, Colonel, Commanding Page 147 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 147 WARRENSBURG, Mo., May 31, 18647.15 p. in. Col. JOHN F. PHILIPS, Sedalia, Mo.: Your regimen.t is ordered to Springfield. One battalion will move immediately by way of Osceola; the balance as soon as relieved. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant- General. WARRENSBURG, Mo., May 31, 18648.45 a. in. Col. GEORGE H. HALL, Sedalia, Mo.: Major-General Rosecrans reports that Jackinans nien in small bodies are reported returning through Cooper arid Moniteau Coun- ties. You will please have the roads watched on the old routes. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS STATION, Independence, Mop, May 31, 1864. Lient. E. L. BERTHOUD, Assistant Adjutant- General, Fourth Sub-District: LIEUTENANT: I have the honor to report that in obedience to cir~- cular, dated headquarters Fourth Sub-District, May 25, Sergt. Moses S. Strew, Company F, Second Colorado Cavalry, with 15 men of Companies C and F, Second Colorado Cavalry, left this station on the evening of the 27th instant, went to Blue Springs, crossing of the Blue, followed that stream to Fire Prairie, from there following the western edge of Fire Prairie to Sibley, from thence up to the mouth of the Blue, from thence up that stream to Spring Branch Crossing, and thence to this station, where he arrived this p. m. at 5 oclock. He reports seeing no bnshwhackers and no fresh signs, except a single horse-track, leading from the Blue along the edge of Fire Prairie, which he followed several miles toward Sibley. He men- tions hearing a report that several bodies, equaling some 200 in all, had crossed the Missouri River toward the vicinity of Richfield. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. WEST, Captain, Second Colorado C~avalry, Commanding Station. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., May 31, 1864. Brigadier-General SANBORN, Springfield, Mo.: Colonel Catherwood says you have a large number of muskets in store at Springfield, in the arsenal in town. It seems to rue it would be prudent at once to provide a place for them inside Fort No. 1. Report by telegraph the, number of such arms, and any other infor- mation you may think worth communicating. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General Page 148 148 LOUISIANA AND TIlE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., May 31, 1864. General SANBORN, Springfield, Mo.: The Seventh Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, has been ordered to report to you. Send the Sixth Missouri State Militia to General Brown as soon as the first two battalions of the Seventh arrive. By order of Major-General Rosecrans: FRANK ENO, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., May 31, 1864. Col. J. T. K. HAYWARD, Hannibal, Mo.: Can you name the best militia company in Rails County to be called into service for the summer? I am going to send an officer to Hannibal who will wage a war of sure and swift destruction against the murdering, thieving gang of villains that are now at work in Pike an4 neighboring counties. Shooting on the spot will be the rule. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. FORT LEAVENWORTH, May 31, 1864. (Received 3.15 a. in., June 1.) Hon. E. M. STANTON: Dispatch received. I have reason to thank you for usual very prompt and generous replies to my dispatches. I called attention to that of the 9th, which I supposed lost in the tumult of battle, then before you. Governor Carneys request would only well supply the 1,000 arms you authorize me to issue. I respectfully suggest and ask that I have power to approve his requisition to supply 40 rounds to militia enrolled, armed, and ready to turn out. Marina- duke is reported on this side of the Arkansas, and if he conies this way I must depend mainly on militia, as he has 5,000 or 6,000 men and six pieces of artillery. I will do all I can to save you trouble and avoid accidents in that quarter, while you have so much more important matter before you. S. R. CURTIS, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS, Fort Leavenworth, May 31, 1864. His Excellency Governor THOMAS CARNEY, Leavenworth Gity: Yours of yesterday, asking me to turn over 1,000 stand of arms with the necessary ammunition, was duly received, and in conformit Page 149 149 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.TJNION. with directions from the honorable Secretary of War I will be pleased to approve and direct the issue on proper vonchers presented to my chief of ordnance, Major McNutt. I also notice with great satisfac- tion your efforts and hopes expressed in yonr letter for securing the privilege of calling out two regiments of 100-day men. I have reports from General Rosecrans and from Fort Smith of several thousand rebel troops under Marmaduke having crossed to this side of the Arkansas, with several pieces of cannon. If they come this way I am pr6mised aid from General Rosecrans, and I shall hope to avail myself of the very prompt arrangement made by you for my district commander to call out your militia in the Southern District of Kansas. I have asked the honorable the Secretary of War to so modify his permission to issue 40 rounds to all militia organized, armed, and ready for duty, and hope to receive a favora- ble reply. I have the honor to be, Your Excellencys obedient servant, S. R. CURTIS, Major-General. SALINA, Aifay 31, 1864. T. 0. OSBURN, U. S. Marshalfor the State of Kansas: DEAR SIR: On Tuesday, the 17th of May, a man came in great haste from the west to this place, having run down 2 horses in 40 miles, stating that the Indians had attacked the ranches on the Fort Riley and Ford Lamed road, killed some, and taken the mail stock, and that they were coming toward the settlement. I immediately called the settlement together, and in a few hours we were prepared for an attack. Wednesday the stage drivers and ranch keepers came in and par- tially confirmed the report. A man by the name of Walker, at the Cow Creek ranch, who was tending stock for the Kansas Stage Com- pany, had been shot and the others fired at by the Indians; the men from the ranch, however, driving them back, killing 2 and wounding another. The men from the ranch then fled, supposing that the In- dians would soon be back with re-enforcements. The ranch keeper at Walnut also reported that they made their appearance at his ranch, ordered him to leave instanter, or he would be killed, and took away with them his wife, a Cheyenne squaw. They told him that they had just had a fight with the troops from Colorado on the Smoky Hill, that their chief had been killed, and that they intended to kill all the whites they could find, but being friendly toward him on account of his wife warned him to get out of the way. Upon receiving this news, I immediately dispatched a messenger to Fort Riley for troops. Forty-five immediately started for our place, arriving about midnight Thursday night. Friday morning, with 15 soldiers, under Lieutenant Van Antwerp and a posse of citizens, I started west to search for the mail, which was supposed to be on the road somewhere, and to bury the man killed at Cow Creek. We found the man, the arrow still sticking in his body, buried him, and proceeded on west with the 15 soldiers in search of the mail Page 150 150 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. R~HAP. XLVI. We found all the ranches west of this deserted and sacked, but could find nothing of the mail till we reached Fort Lamed, where we found it had not started, as the Colorado troops who had had the fight with the Indians had reached the fort in thirty-six or forty hours after the fight and reported the danger. The commander of the post called a council of the Arapahoes, kiowas, and Comanches who were about the fort, to know their in- tentions. They all professed themselves adverse to going to war, but none but the Comanches seemed to have any censure for the Cheyennes. They said the Sioux were with the Cheyennes and that 10 Sioux and 7 Cheyennes were killed in the fight; said the Indians claimed the victory and were still in the same vicinity where the fight occurred; admitted that they had asked them to join them. While they were thus nominally professing to be peaceable, they robbed a train of wagons within a few miles of the fort of all their provisions, and word came that they had just robbed a corn train on the road to Fort Lyon. We started with the U. S. mail from Fort Lamed on the 24th, and reached Salina in two days and a half without any difficulty, though we were watched by scouting parties of Indians all the way. The stage stock is all off the road for 100 miles and every station keeper has left. Unless assistance is promptly furnished the mail between the forts will be discontinued and the road abandoned. It is a hard blow on the settlement, for so long as these hostile Indians hold the country no one knows where they will strike, and all branches of industry are suffering. We were robbed by guerrillas in the fall of 1862. They took 50 head of mules, 2 horses, and rifled the stores, and my own opinion now is we stand in great danger from the same source. They can run stock from our country into Texas without any possibility of anything to obstruct them. Look on the map and you will see. My impression is that the Indians meditate a general war, and the move is simultaneous with the guerrilla movement on the border and in Missouri. There is little doubt white men are instigating the move ment. I could find no proof of any of the ranchmen selling whisky, but I was very credibly informed that some of them on the Santa F6 road and one on the Riley road had been in the habit of trading them revolvers; that they had been very anxious to get them for some months past, and had paid exorbitant prices for them. I think this matter should be looked after. The stage company has now lost 16 mules on this route, and when the report came that the mail was interrupted and probably destroyed, I felt authorized to act. I trav- eled 100 miles and back on this errand. Yours, truly, H. L. JONES, Deputy U. S. 2lifarshal. [Indorsement.] H. L. Jones is deputy U. S. marshal, appointed by me, and is act- ing under my authority. THOMAS 0. OSBURN, U. S. Marshal Page 151 CHAP. XLVL] CORRESPO~DE~C1~, ETC.UNION. 151 HEADQtTARTER5 DISmICT OF COLORADO, Denver, Cob. Ter., Allay 31, 1864. Maj. E. W. WYNKOOP, First Cavalry of Colorado: MAJOR: Inclosed please find copy of dispatch from General Cur~ tis, bearing date yesterday, which explains itself. You will cau- tion all in command to the greatest vigilance. See that herds of public stock are properly guarded. The Cheyennes will have to be soundly whipped before they will be quiet. If any of them are caught in your ~4cinity kill them, as that is the only way. Take their stock and turn it in to the qnartermaster. Caution Wilson, down the river, the Kiowas and Comanches may be in with them. Charge Lieutenant Baldwin~s command not to~be caught off their guard en route to Lamed. Suppose this dispatch accounts for the rumor about Lieutenant Eayre. Evidently dispatch refers to Lieu- tenant Eayres fight. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. CHIVINGTON, Colonel, Commanding District. (Copy to Capt. William II. Backus, First Cavalry of Colorado.) HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO, Denver, Cob. Ter., Allay 31, 1864. Lient. GEORGE S. EAYRE, Independent Battery, Colorado Volunteer Artillery: SIR: I am directed by the colonel commanding to say that it will be necessary for you to make out a detailed report of the campaign which you have the honor to have so successfully commanded against tbe Cheyennes, and forward to these headquarters as early as prac- ticable. If a part of the transportation which you took is retained at Lamed or elsewhere out of this district, you will see that the quartermaster who gets charge of it receipts to Captain Mullin. If any mules were killed, died, or lost, and so of any other property for which Captain Mullin was responsible, you will report these facts to him over your official signature, as commanding detachment against Cheyenues. The colonel commanding district is highly gratified at the conduct of yourself and command, and will so speak of you in his report to department headquarters. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. S. MAYNARD, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. MILWAUKEE, Wis., May 31, 1864. (Received 1 p. in.) Major-General HALLEOK, IYashington: Under orders from the Secretary of War, through General Dana, I have sent the four companies of Thirtieth Wisconsin now in this State and Iowa to the field. I have therefore no troops in either State. Is the Veteran Reserve Corps in this department under m Page 152 152 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. orders? Otherwise I have no force to guard Indian prisoners at Davenport or to furnish military aid or guards. I request that the lieutenant-colonel of the Sixth Minnesota be relieved from command of draft rendezvous at Fort Snelling, to accompany his regiment to the field in Arkansas. JNO. POPE, Major- General. Brig. Gen. H. H. SIBLEY, MILWAUKEE, Wis., May 31, 1864. Saint Paul, Minn.: Get Sixth Regiment off as soon as possible. Have telegraphed Washington to relieve lieutenant-colonel, so that he may accom- pany it. JNO. POPE, Major- General, Commanding. HDQRS. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, Minn., May 31, 1864. Maj. Gen. JOHN POPE, Milwaukee: GENERAL: Orders were dispatched 28th for the rendezvous of Sixth Regiment at Fort Snelling, as soon as possible. Being much scat- tered, several days will be required to assemble them. There will be no unnecessary delay. H. H. SIBLEY, Brigadier-General, Commanding. Major-General DANA MILWAUKEE, WIS., May 31, 1864. (Care General Sibley, Saint Paul, Aliun.): The order of War Department sending Sixth Minnesota South made it necessary to retain in that State 400 of the mounted men to be sent to General Sully on the Missouri. Low water in Missouri makes it next to~ impossible to send troops to Sully now. I have accordingly, in view of order by Secretary of War by you, directed Sibley to send to Sully the 400 mounted men he was authorized to withhold and will replace them by the four companies Thirtieth Wisconsin. These companies will march overland from Minnesota - to join their regiment during summer. Please answer if this covers the case. JNO. POPE, Major- General. Brigadier-General SIBLEY, MILWAUKEE, WIs., May 31, 1864. Saint Paul, Minn.: Send with Colonel Thomas the whole force originally ordered. I will replace the 400 men you were authorized to withhold by fou Page 153 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 153 strong companies Thirtieth Wisconsin, which will leave for Saint Paul to-morrow. Acknowledge receipt. Confer with General Dana whether this arrangement satisfies order of War Department. JNO. POPE, Major- General. MILWAUKEE, Wis., May 31, 1864. General SULLY, Sioux City, via Council Bluffs: Sibley will send you whole force originally ordered. Have re- placed those he was authorized to withhold by four con4anies of Thirtieth Wisconsin now in this State. JNO. POPE, Major- General. Telegraph operator at Council Bluffs please forward to General Sully. Abstract from returns of the Department of the Gulf, Maj. Gen. N. P. Banks, U. S. Army, commanding, for the month of May, 1864. Present for ~ ~ Pieces of a duty. ~ ~ artillery. H~ Command. Headquarters. ~ a H b~ bI~ H .3 0 ~ General headquarters Thirteenth Army Corps (MeCler- nand): Headquarters Troops in Texas (Herron~* Second Division, Thirteenth Army corps. Attached Total in Texas First Division (Lawler) Third Division (McGinnis) Fourth Division (col. F. w. Moore). Engineer troops (W. F. Patter- son). Total Thirteenth A r my Corps and attached. Nineteenth Army Corps (Emory): Headquarters First Division (McMillan) Second Division (Grover) Reserve Artillery Total Nineteenth Army Corps. 34 60 143 188. 10 10 11 .si. 162 1,594 3,920 4,938 5,875 243 5,514 7,078 11,116 7 32 180 3,598 4,303 7,021 .... 6 95 1,792 2,131 4,579 .... 8 91 1,944 2,471 5,596 .... 6 2 19 22 28 621 12,867 16,015 28,351 7 52 6 6 13 217 5,477 6,518 9,262 .... 10 154 3,892 4,800 6,376 .... 10 6 253 285 372 .... 14 383 9,622 11,609 16,025 16 .... New Orleans, La. New Orleaus, La. Brownsville, Tex. Brownsville. Brownsville, Brazos Santiago, and Pass Cavallo, Tex. Morganza, La. Do. Baton Rouge, La. Morgauza, La. Morganza, La. Do. Do. Do. 34~ *011 May 1, Maj. Gen. Herron assumed command of all the U. S. forces on the coast and Rio Grande frontier of Texas, and on May 5, Col. William McE. Dye, under Herrons orders, assumed command of the forces on the Rio Grande Page 154 LOUISIANA AND TILE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. Abstract from returns of the Department of the Gulf, & c.Continued. Command. Cavalry Division (Arnold): Headquarters Davis command5 Lucas commandi- Mannings Plantation Detachments Total cavalry~ Engineer Brigade (Houston) Berwick City, La Morganza, La Port Hudson, La Total Engineer Brigade ... Port Hudson (Ullmann): Headquarters Corps dAfrique (Ulimaun) Second Brigade, Cavalry Divis- ion (Fonda). Detachments Total Port Hudson Morganza, La. (Emory), First Bri- gade, First Division, Corps dAf- rique (Dickey). Brashear City, La. (S. W. Anderson). Defenses of New Orleans (Hey- nolds): Headquarters District of Baton Hougeji (War- ren). District of Carroilton (Bartrarn). District of La Fourche (McNeil).. District of West Florida (As- both). Forts Jackson and Saint Philip (Tarhell). New Orleans Ship Island, Miss. (Hall)... - Miscellaneous commands Total Defenses of New Orleans. District of Key West and Tortugas (Woodhury). Grand total Grand total according to, de- partment return for the month.** Present for duty. 1,960 842 88 42 n a a 5. a a 8 3,103 2,486 999 102 Pieces of a artillery. an t-. a a 8 5,164 5,347 1,246 145 6 237 5,427 6,648 11,910 .... 10 17 323 444 462 :34 743 880 1,033 20 420 505 520 71 1,486 1,829 2,015 9 9 12 156 2,449 3,811 5,234 8 20 440 672 831 41 1,419 2,131 2,261 3 226 4,308 6,623 8,338 11 58 1,165 1,506 1,934 18 385 457 J519 7 7 7 172 4,547 5,768 7,248 25 10 231 5,472 6,876 8,402 .... 14 189 3,957 5,219 6,193 6 6 97 2,206 2,873 3,174 127 6 33 865 1,143 1,368 85 2,376 2,872 3,191 18 17 272 447 561 101 2,910 3,561 4,067 8 932 22,605 23,766 34,211 ... 62 35 858 1,896 2,688 158 62 2,615 58,782 75,492 106,177 165 169 2,517 Headquarters. New Orleans, La, Morganza, La. Dcnaldsonvile, La. New Orleans. New Orleans. New Orleans. Baton Houge. Carrollt.on. Thihodeaux. Barrancas. Key West. 54,123 68,887 106,841 *The Third and Fourth Brigades, and Battery F, First U. S. Artillery. tThe First and Fifth Brigades, and Battery G, Fifth U. S. Artillery. t Exclusive of that reported at Baton Rouge and Port Hudson, in the Defenses of New Orleans, and with Thirteenth Army Corps in Texas. ~ See also Thirteenth and Nineteenth Army Corps, Cavalry Division, and Engineer Brigade. II Excluding Fourth Division, Thirteenth Army Corps, reported in strength of corps. Birge relieved Cooke in command May 2, and Warren was assigned May 24. At Algiers, Bayou Saint John, Chalmette Station, Forts Livingston, Pike, Ma- comb, and Bienvenue, Greenville, Hickocks Landing, Lakeport, and Proetorville. **Which, among other inaccuracies, reports as present the detachment from Army of the Tennessee, under General A. J. Smith, that had left the department. 154 8 100 100 27 Page 155 155 cO111~I~SPONDI~NCt~, ETO.IJNION. Abstract from return of the Department of Arkansas, Maj. Gen. Frederick Steele, U. S. Army, commanding, for the month of May, 1864. Presen~ for duty. Command. I. 0 General headquarters District of Little Rock (Carr): Headquarters First Division (Salomon) Second Division (West) Livingstons brigade* Cavalry Brigade (Clayton) Cavalry not brigaded Total District of Little Rock.. District of Eastern Arkansas (Bu- ford). District of the Frontier (Thayer) I: Headquarters First Brigade (Col. John Ed- wards). Second Brigade (Col. J. M. Will- iams). Third Brigade (Col. Edward Lynde). Indian Brigade (Col. W. A. Phil- lips). Fayetteville, Ark. (Colonel Har- rison). Mackeys Salt-Works, md. Ter. (Colonel Ritchie). Post of Fort Smith (Colonel Jud- son). Van Buren (Col. J. B. Wheeler) -. Total District of the Frontier 14 a a 137 a a a a a S a 175 Pieces of a artillery. S Wa an ~ - -a S -~ bJ~ a .~ 184 4 4 4 167 5,248 7,344 11,358 j9 300 6,625 9,204 12,241 . . . - 22 46 1,098 1,774 2,020 . . - 2 50 831 1,388 1,932 10 85 2,247 2,674 2,966 652 16,049 22,388 30,521 4 53 102 1,894 2,646 3,251 5 2 7 7 48 1,454 1,862 2,532 8 62 1,714 2,083 2,735 10 84 1,859 2,43.3 3,938 2 39 1,224 1,474 1,710 3 23 806 987 1,117 17 580 606 668 11 229 297 394 6 227 287 387 295 8,095 10,036 13,488 2.3 Headquartei~s. Little Hock. Little Rock. Do. Do. Devalls Bluff. Pine Bluff. Helena. Fort Smith. Do. Do. Do. Fort Gibson, md. Ter. Grand total 1,063 26,175 35,245 47,444 4 76 Abstract from return of the Department of the Missouri, Maj. Gen. W. S. Rose- crans commanding, for the month of May, 1864. Present for ~ - ~ Pieces of duty. ~ ~ artillery. ~ ~a - 12 Command. Headquarters. 12 ) ~a - a an ~ - a . ~ 0 a 18 a tc ~ a ~ 0 ~ -~ 1 ~ General headqqarters 26 123 154 202 Saint Louis. Colored troops (Brigadier-General 18 646 824 930 Benton Barracks. Pile). Veteran Reserve Corps 4 329 364 387 Jefferson Barracks, and Marine and Lawson Hospitals. District of Central Missouri 83 2,658 3,208 4,124 .... 6 Warrensburg. District of North Missouri (Fisk) 32 492 739 828 Saint Joseph. District of Rolla (Guitar) 41 959 1,323 1,707 .... 8 Rolla. District of Saint Louis (Ewing) 141 4,025 4,957 6,197 23 16 Saint Louis. District of Southwest Missouri 2 1,854 2,312 3,320 .... 4 Springfield. (Sanborn). Alton, Ill. (Copelaud) 44 981 1,170 1,215 Enrolled Missouri Militia 4 75 1,145 1, 1 1,561 Grand total 536 13,212 16,322 20,471 23 34 * Formerly reported as District of Northeastern Arkansas. ~ Resumed command May 18, relieving Colonel Judson. ~ Not reported on department return. Page 156 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI.. Abstract from return of the Department of Kansas, Maj. Gen. Samuel R. Curtis, U. S. Army, commanding, for the month of May, 1864. Present for ~ ~ Pieces of duty. H ~J2 ~ artillery. H Command. Headquarters. b1 bUH H H HC ~ - ~s ~ ~ bi~ b~ H ~ H .5 0 ~ General headquarters 8 8 10 Fort Leavenworth. Fort Leavenworth (Capt.G. L. Gove). 3 77 86 98 District of Colorado (Chivington) ... 25 424 660 1,253 6 Denver. District of Nehraska (Mitchell) 51 1,065 1,483 1,672 6 Omaha. District of North Kansas (Davies) . 24 522 877 944 Fort Leavenwortn. District of South Kansas (MeKean). 72 2,051 2,479 3,116 4 16 Paola. En route (9th Wisconsin Battery) ... 2 22 86 131 6 Grand total 185 4,161 5,679 7,224 4 34 Abstract from return of the Department of New Mexico, Brig. Gen. James Th Carleton, U. S. Army, commanding, for the month of May, 1864. Present for ~ ~ Pieces of duty. ~ . artillery. H ~. ~H rJ2 Command. H H ~ H Headquarters. uS H He )-~ H ;.. ~H fr ~ H bc b~ H H 0 ~ Headquarters Albuquerque (Capt. D. H. Brother- ton. Fort Ilascom (Capt. E. H. Bergmann). Fort Canby (Capt. P. W. L. Plymp- ton). Fort Craig (Maj. C. E. Bennett) Fort Marcy (Capt. It. M. Crandal) ... Fort McRae (Capt. H. A. Greene) .... Fort Stanton (Capt. William Brady). Fort Sumner (Maj. H. D. Wallen)... Fort Union (Lieut. CoL William Mc- Mullen). Fort Wingate (Maj. 11. W. Eaton) ... Fort Whipple (Maj. E. B. Willis). Las Valles (Lieut. S. L. Barr) Los Pinos (Capt. T. L. Roherts) Iteventon ICapt. W. B. Kennedy) .... Apache eXpedition (Col. E. A. Rigg).. Troops en route District of Arizona (Col. G.W. Bowie) Cam~ Mimhres (Capt. J. H. Whit. Fort Bowie (Lieut. B. F. Bayley). FortCummings (Capt. V. Dresh- er). Franklin (Col. G. W. Bowie) .... Las Cruces (Capt. G. T. Witham). Tucson (Lient. Col. T. A. Coult).. 22 3 4 5 9 2 1 3 8 13 1 4 1 3 3 9 10 1 I 10 2 3 131 233 165 100 24 74 219 392 103 169 34 89 105 330 307 18 38 252 65 69 22 103 144 298 231 117 31 88 263 457 113 190 38 103 117 370 317 19 56 279 86 107 25 145 166 538 309 131 70 114 328 485 184 222 47 125 191 434 317 56 59 294 100 148 4 .~ij 13 4 4 Grand total 122 3,097 3,693 4,28 8 ~25 Santa F6. Franklin, Tex. 15 Page 157 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.~U~IO~. 157 Abstract from return of the Department of the Northwest, Maj. Gen. John Pope, U. S. Army, commanding, for the month of May, 1864. Present for ~ c Pieces of n duty. ~ ~ artillery. i~ Command. Headquarters. o _ _______ Headquarters 16 9 25 26 Milwaukee, Wis. District of Wisconsin (T. C. H 11 243 295 327 Do. Smith). District of Minnesota (Sibley) 98 2,842 3,409 4,118 22 Saint Paul. District of Iowa (Sully) 59 1,015 1,341 1,859 5 8 Davenport. Grand total 184 4,109 5, 070 6,330 5 30 SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST Mississippi, No. 29. Vicksburg, Miss., June 1, 1864. * * * * * * * 2. The detachment of the Sixteenth Army Corps under command of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith will proceed to Memphis, Tenn., and report to the major-general commanding the District of West Ten- nessee. * * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby: C. T. CHRISTENSEN, Major and Assistant Adjutant-General. OFFICE OF CHIEF ENGINEER, DEPT. OF THE GULF, New Orleans, La., June 1, 1864. Maj. GEORGE B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant-General: SIR: In pursuance of Special Orders, No. 16, headquarters Divis- ion of West Mississippi, referred to me for report, I have the honor to report as follows: The engineer troops in this department consist of five regiments of colored troops, with an aggregate of about 2,200, organized as infantry, but with a special view to the engineer service. The officers were selected as far as possible with a special view to this service. These regiments have been employed on the construction of field-works, and with the army as pontoniers and pioneers. They were formerly denomiiiated engineer regiments, numbering from 1 to 5; but by a recent order from the Adjutant- General, have been classed as infantry and numbered from 95 to 99, inclusive. These regiments are posted as follows: The Ninety-fifth at Brazos Island, Point Isabel, and Brownsville; the Ninety-sixth at New Orleans, en route to Port Hudson; the Ninety-seventh and Ninety-ninth with the army at Morganza, and the Ninety-eighth at Berwick City (west side of Berwick Bay). These regiments are all armed and equipped, bnt the arms are very inferior, being prin- cipally old smooth-bore muskets possessing no accuracy of fire. There is also a detachment of pontoniers (about 35) now with the army at Morganza. This detachment is slowly increasing by re- cruits, and if the men can be obtained will constitute a company of 150 men, There is one bateau bridge in the department; 180 f~et a Page 158 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MI5SI55jppj~ 158 [CHAP. XLVI. Morgauza and 280 feet at New Orleans. This bridge is much worn and reqnires considerable repairs. There is also a new canvas-boat bridge at New Orleans, 600 feet long, with wagons and tools com- plete. A few alterations are required, which will be made in a few days. There will be required for this bridge fifty 6-mule teams six 4-mule teams, harness, and six army wagons. I have now employed quite a large topographical force of engineers and draughtsmen, which has been necessary in this department. They are at preseiit em- ployed in making surveys and plotting notes recently taken in the field. I propose to reduce this force as soon as this work is finished. Almost all the topographical information that it is possible to obtain of this department has been conipiled, and is to be found on the maps in this office. Of the country now actually controlled by our forces we have now nearly all the infoi~mation necessary for military purposes, and surveys are now going on which wilt render this complete. The field-works now occupied by our forces in Louisiana are as follows: Port Hudson.The enemys line of works has been repaired and somewhat strengtheiied, and arranged for field artillery. An in- terior and very strong line of works has been constructed, designed for a garrison of 2,500 or 3,000 men. This line is finished, as far as its defensive properties are concerned, but considerable work is yet required to properly finish the works. Baton Rouge.The grounds of the U. S. arsenal are inclosed by an irregular parapet. This line was first laid out by General Weit- zel and has since been strengthened. Ptaquemine.A work was commenced this spring by the com- manding officer of the post and is now nearly finished. Donatdsonville. There is a very strong redoubt at this place. ]3rashear C%ty. There is a square, bastioned fort at this place, large enough to hold a garrison of 800 men, provided with bomb- proofs, magazines, and a well. Berwicic Gity.There is a large and very strong t~te-de-pont con- structed on the west bank of Berwick Bay, which was origiiially built to cover the retreat of our army from New Iberia last fall, when it was threatened by superior numbers. There are also some small defensive works above the Opelousas railroad. New Orleans..The land approaches to the city are defended by the lines constructed by the rebels, which have been somewhat strengthened and modified. since their occupation by our forces. These lines I consider sufficient to hold the city in the present posi- tion of affairs. In case of a large reduction of our force, some ad- ditional works and arrangements would be required to insure safety. I will communicate more in detail on this subject in a subsequent report. It may be remarked that the navy can defend New Orleans, having complete control of the river, more effectually than is the case with any other position of equal importance. In regard to the posts in this department necessary to be held, and the strength of the garrisons required in each, I would report as follows: The two main routes of approach of an army from Western Louisiana are, first, by Brashear City, and, second, by the upper Atchafalaya, crossing at Simsport or other points above the mouth of the Courtablean, following the Grossetete Valley to Indian Village, crossing Plaquemine Bayou and moving by different routes to the La Fourche. The latter route was that taken by th Page 159 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-IJNION. 159 enemy last summer during the latter part of the siege of Port Hud- son. From my present information I am of the opinion that the best line of occupation for our forces west of the Mississippi River is the line from Plaquemine to Brashear City, following the lower Grand River. It will be seen from the maps that the only points at which a large force can cross this line are, first, in the vicinity of Plaquemine and Indian Village, and, second, at Brashear City. The country between these points and to the west of Grand Bayou is intersected by numerous bayous and swamps, and is destitute of routes by which an army can move. Small bodies of men, however, can penetrate the region in boats, and guerrilla operations can be extensively carried bn, as well as smuggling, to a great extent; and I am credibly informed that these operations have been extensively carried on. The occupation of this line would require, then, first, the occupa- tion of Plaquemine and Indian Village by a force which should cover the line from the Mississippi to the mouth of Grand River, a dis- tance of about 8 miles; second, the occupation of Brashear City; third, a reserve on the La Fourche, with headquarters at Napoleon- ville and outposts on all the roads leading west as far as Grand Bayou; fourth, a cavalry force to patrol the line of Grand Bayou and to scout on all the approaches to the line above indicated. All these forces should constitute a single command. I believe that this disposition of forces would be the most economical that can be adopted, unless the entire territory west of the Mississippi is aban- doned. By this plan the entire triangle bounded by the Mississippi, Gulf of Mexico, and the line from Plaquemine to the mouth of the Atchafalaya will be kept free from rebel raids; protection will be continued to the inhabitants of the country, and the city of New Orleans be kept free from all excitement produced by the near ap- proach of rebel forces. The presence of gun-boats at Berwick Bay will materially assist in the defense of that position. .which can only be taken by a force crossing in boats and investing the place by the rear. The position at Indian Village and points in that vicinity at which the bayou can be crossed can be fortified. I would estimate the forces necessary to hold this line at 12,000 troops, white and black; 1,500 should be cavalry. The infantry amid artillery should be posted as follows: Four thousand five hundred at Plaquemine, Indian Village, and vicinity; 5,500 on the La Fourche amid picketing all the routes lead- ing in from the west; 2,000 at Brashear City and on the railroad west of La Fourche Bayou. Each of these forces should have selected a defensive point on the Mississippi, to which they could retire in case of necessity, those at Indian Village to Plaquemine or Bayou Goula; those on the La Fourche can best reach the river at Donald- sonville. There is also a road leading direct from Thibodeaux to the Mississippi; this latter road requires repairs. With this disposi- tion of forces and with proper watchfulness, there will always be time to withdraw the force at Brashear City, should this become ad- visable. As to the approaches from the east, I consider that, in addition to the garrisons at Baton Rouge and Port Hudson, and the garrisons of the permanent posts, a force of 6,000 men will be suffi- cient for the defense of New Orleans, the only approaches being by Pass Manchac and Bonnet Carre. Any large force approaching New Orleans from the east must eventually encounter our defensive line at Camp Parapet, which can easily be held by the force men Page 160 160 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [cHAP. XLVI. tioned, assisted by the gun-boats on the flank. This force foots up to 18,000, which is ~he minimum, in my opinion, for the defense of New Orleans and the river, including the occupation of the territory already under our control. This plan does not involve the abandonment of any positions now occupied by our troops, audi do not consider that any of these po- sitions can be abandoned unless all the troops are withdrawn to the line of the Mississippi. In this case the troops on the west bank of the river should be posted in strong redoubts at suitable points along the river, where they could receive the maximum assistance from the navy. The garrisons of these works should number about 800 each. These works, being strong enough to resist any sudden assault, will serve as a rendezvous for our fleet, and enable re-enforcements to be promptly landed at the threatened point. The main force should be posted on the right bank of the river opposite New Orleans, to prevent the occupation of that position by the enemy. The total force might thus be reduced to 12,000 men. If, in addition to these garrisons, a movable force is organized which can be readily thrown by transports to any point, the problem of holding the river will be solved in the most economical manner possible. In regard to the positions held on the coast, Forts Pickens and Barrancas require a garrison of 2,000 men. These may be colored troops. Fort at Ship Island.This fort is not armed, except with a few naval guns temporarily in position. There is a colored regilnent at this post, which is sufficient. The work should be armed as soon as possible, as the position is an important one in view of foreign com- plications. The casemate tier is ready for its guns. The permanent works in Louisiana are in good order and improvements are being made. Pass Cavallo, Tex.This is a point of great importance with ref- erence to future operations, and should be held if the troops can possibly be spared. The garrison now is, I am informed, about 2,500 men. They should be able to maintain their position, which is on an island. The position is intrenched, though originally for a large force. Brazos Santiago and Brownsville.These points may be of great importance to us in case of a foreign war or subsequent operations with the rebels, and, like other inlets on the Texas coast, they are very difficult to take if held by the enemy. I consider the harbor of Brazos a very important one in the present position of affairs, and I would recommend the construction of a permanent work for a gar- rison of 800 men on Brazos Island. This work should command the entrance to the harbor and be strong enough on the land side to require a siege. Positions necessary to be occupied and garrisons necessary to hold the country now in our possession in the Department of the Gulf. New Orleans and immediate outposts o, 000 Baton Rouge 1,000 Port Hudson 2,500 Plaquemine, ~ VIlIE, and vicinity. . 4,500 La Fourche reserve, including Donaldsonville 5,500 Brashear City and railroad 2,000 Total 21,500 A large proportion of these troops may be colored Page 161 CaAP. XLVII CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 161 Garrisons of other points. Pensacola 2,000 Ship Island 500 Pass Cavallo 2,000 Brazos Total 6,000 The above estimates refer to the simple occupation of the terri- tory now held in this departn~ent, without reference to the d~sposi- tion of forces elsewhere on the river, by which they might be materially rednced. I am, sir, very respectfully, yonr obedient servant D. C. HOUSTON, Major and Chief Engineer, Department of the Gulf. HDQRS. CHIEF COM. OF SuB., DEPT. OF THE GULF, New Orleans, La., June 1, 1864. Maj. GEORGE B. DRAKE, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Dept. of the Gidf; New Orleans, La.: MAJOR: I have the honor to rep& rt, in compliance with instruc- tions from department headquarters this date, and the letter of the 31st ultimo from Lientenant-Colonel Abert, assistant ir~spector-gen- eral, that the organization and distribution of depots and conimis- saries of subsistence in the Department of the Gulf to-day are as follows: The main depot of subsistence for the department is in this city under the charge of an efficient officer, as is that, also, for the issue of provisions on returns in this city, and the duties of both are well and promptly done. The Nineteenth Army Corps, if not increased at Morganza, La., is well provided with a capable and efficient corps of commissaries of subsistence, well organized, and in good working order. Lient. Col. H. D. Woodruff, commissary of subsistence of volunteers, is its chief, and he has 5 commissaries of subsistence of volunteers as assistants. With the Thirteenth Corps there are but 2 commissaries of vol- unteers with the rank of captain. One is without any business experience or capacity whatever; the other is very efficient and capable. The depot at Port Hudson is in charge of a capable offi- cer; that at Baton Rouge is temporarily in charge of a lieutenant detailed to it from the Thirtieth Massachusetts Volunteers. One of the commissaries of subsistence returned from the Red River service will be immediately assigned to it. The depot at Carrollton is in charge of apparently as honest and incapable an officer as ever had charge of important public business. Should a considerable part of the Thirteenth Army Corps be statioued there I hope to have the services of a iuore competent officer for that depot. At present I have not any officer to replace the present incumbent. There are commissaries of subsistenc& of volunteers at Fort Bar- rancas, at Brazos, and at Brownsville. ~All other stations, posts, and organizations in the department are subsisted by detailed acting commissaries of subsistence. Additional commissaries of subsist- ence of volunteers are greatly needed here, but I have so often and 11 R RvOL XXXIV, PT I Page 162 162 LOUISIANA AND THE mANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. so urgently asked for them, without succes~, that I have at present no expectation that more will be sent. Five are very necessary. The acting commissaries of subsistence at all the stations, posts, and forts in the department are instrUcted to keep on hand at all times sixty days rations for the number of troops to be supplied from their respective store-houses. These orders are usually well obeyed, and Forts Livingston, Jackson, Saint Philip, Macomb, Pike, and Ship Island may be safely reported at that to-day, and also the same at Donaldsonville and Plaquemine; at Brashear City and Bon- net Carre, probably thirty (lays. By data and last reports received from the commissaries, there were on the Rio Grande, on the 1st of June, in round numbers, of salt meats, 560,000; of breadstuffs, 360,000 rations, and of the other parts of the ration, 600.000 each. The number of persons fed on the Rio Grande, the comihissary of sub~istence reports at 6,500. The post of Aransas Pass is provis- ioned to the 31st of August; that of Pass Cavallo is being vacated. The forts, & c., at Key West and Tortugas are supplied directly from New York. All other places and the armies in the department are supplied from the main depot in this city, which draws its stores from the market here, but in a small way, receiving them mainly from Saint Louis, New York, and Boston, as either presents the cheaper market for the articles required. In the depots in this city there are to-day, of salt meats, 5,000,000; of fresh beef, 66,000: bread- stuffs, 2,300,000 rations, and of the other parts of the ration, 4,000,000. At Baton Rouge, where the commissary of subsistence reports that he feeds 9,500 persons daily, there are of meats, 402,000; breadstuffs, 430,000; rice and hominy, 530,000 rations, and of the balance of the ration, 500,000 parts each; and at Port Hudson there are of meats, 530 000 breadstuffs, 450,000; sugar, 400,000 rations; and 500,000 of each of the other component parts of the ration. The troops at Morganza have fifteen days supply. The troops in Texas have supplied themselves with fresh beef, and recently the army upon Red River has done the same. All other forces in the department, except those of Key West, which are supplied from New York, receive fresh beef only when brought from Saint Louis. The country immediately about the stations and forts is completely stripped of all beef-cattle, and no successful efforts are made to forage for them. The consequence is, the supply received is limited, and there are constant calls for more fresh beef than can be transported from Saint Louis, which is less than is required, probably, for the health of the troops. There are no reports of the number of con- trabands and destitutes fed in the department, but it is enormous. In this city the families, so far, number about 5,000. The number of rations consumed daily in the Department of the Gulf will probably exceed 75,000. The supply in the four depots, New Orleans, Carrollton, Baton Rouge, and Port Hudson, is sufficient for eighty-five days, which, with, say, even forty days supply at all the small posts, would give ample time against any probable contingency, as the destruction of one of the depots, orthe closing of the navigation of the river, for supplies to be received from New York or elsewhere. This market is largely supplied at this time with flour. Very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant, E. G. BECKWITH, Cot., A. D. C., and Chief Corn. of Sub., Dept. of the Gulf Page 163 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 163 HDQRS. DETACHMENT U. S. TRoOPS, Bayou Fordoche, June 1, 18643 p. m. [Capt. FREDERIC SPEED:] CAPTAIN: The expedition has returned, after destroying the saw- mill and two important bridges this side of the mill. The road run~ immediately along the bayou to Morgans Ferry, and the flank would be exposed to the enemys sharpshooters. I considered the risk too much to send artillery to the ferry, as the eneniy would have the ad- vantage of a heavy embankment on their side. Should the general think proper, I can send a battery with a force of infantry to the ferry by way of Morgauza to effect the destruction of the boats. I can spare a sufficient force from this point for that purpose. Col- onel Davis is rationed till to-morrow night. Send by wagons two days field rations for his command this evening, and he will be on the march for Rosedale and False River by 4 a. in. to-morrow. M. K. LAWLER, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., June 1, 1864. Capt. J. B. WHEELER, U. S. Engineers, Chief Eng., Dept. of Arkansas: CAPTAIN: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of~ your letter of yesterday, and to state that I do not see the necessity of issuing special instructions for the troops to do what the Army Reg- ulations require; that it seems to me a waste of time and material for scouts to make journals and maps of roads, which we are con- stantly using, every time they pass, and that I have no draughtsman, and cannot as yet find either an officer or soldier in my command who is able to perform topographical duty, make maps, & c. I would respectfully suggest that you send out reconnaissance for the special purpose of obtaining data for maps. I shall be glad to furnish escorts. During the whole time I commanded the Cavalry Division and while I have commanded this district I have found the need ~f reliable maps, but could get none. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, E. A. CARR, Brigadier-General, Commanding. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, No. 18. * Little Rock, Ark., June 1, 1864. * * * * * * 2. The Third U. S. Cavalry will proceed by easy marches to Little Rock and report to district headquarters, reporting daily its where- abouts by telegraph. 3. The Ninth Iowa Cavalry will encamp south of the railroad, on Bayou Two Prairies, near Ashleys Station, 8 miles east of Browns- ville, to move in a day or two. The camp near Ashleys Station will not be encumbered with impedimenta, but will be kept ready to move at a moments warning. 4. The One hundred and sixth Illinois Infantry will proceed by railroad to Devalls Bluff and report to the commanding officer and will move in a day or two Page 164 164 LOUISIANA AND THE TEANS-MISSISSIppI. [CHAP. XLVI. 5. The detachment of the Thirteenth Illinois Cavalry now at Devalls Bluff will proceed to Pine Bluff and join its brigade, marching near the railroad till it crosses Bayou Meto, and taking the best road from there, reporting to these headquarters daily its whereabouts by telegraph or messenger, except the day -before it reaches Pine Bluff. 6. The Third U. S. Cavalry, Ninth Iowa Cavalry, First Nebraska Cavalry, and Eleventh Missouri Cavalry will report direct to these headquarters. * * * * * * * By command of Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr: C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant- General. QUARTERMASTERS DEPT., OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION, Saint Louis, June 1, 1864. ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, DEPT. OF THE Mo., Saint Louis, Mo.: Seventh Illinois Volunteer Cavalry leave at 6.15 p. m. this even- ing. I desire to express my sincerest thanks to General Rosecrans for his kindness toward us, and feel confident that if it had been in the authority of the Department of the Missouri to mount and arm the regiment it would have deen done. As a favor I have the honor to request that Sergeant Weking, Company M, Robert Sheetz, Company H, William Martin, Company I, and perhaps one or two others may be ordered to report to regiment, on board steamer Olive Branch. They are in confinement in military prison, Saint Louis. Respectfully, EDWARD PRINCE. Colonel Seventh illinois Volunteer Cavalry. PILOT KNOB, Mo., June 1, 1864. Lient. H. HANNAHS Acting Assistant A~Iutant- General: I am now of the opinion there is no large force higher up than near the Arkansas line. I think there is a force near Pocahontas, which is perhaps 600 or ~00 strong. There has been a small band in below Patterson, where they scattered in small squads of 2, 4, 5, & c., and are now crossing above, stealing. I am going to bushwhack them. Cant Lient. Henry May and Lieut. Henry Sladek come to the fair for two days? J. F. TYLER, Colonel, Commanding. HDQRS. DETACH. FIFTH Mo. STATE MIL. CAVALRY, Salem, Mo., June 1, 1864. General [0. GUITAR]: SIR: I am just in possession of some information from Freemans and McRaes rebel command, brought by Isaac Goacher, refugee, just come in from Lawrence County, Ark. He tells me Freeman himself is wounded, and is on Crowleys Ridge, but his and MeiRac Page 165 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 165 command is on this side of Black River6 He says he saw quite a lot of them as he came up all along the road, ~n squads, from 20 to 60 in each squad. The last he saw was on Eleven Points River~ They all were moving in this direction in different routes. He says he knows he must have seeii some 500 or 600 men, all mounted horses very poor, the men mostly bad clothes, and armed with all kinds of arms. He said Kitchen also had a squad separate, and that everybody is trying to get away. The rebels will escort their friends as far this way as they think they are safe. They also send their wives up here to live again. The Widow Lennox has moved up in this country, or she started up here. He says she had some 5 or 6 negroes and some 5 mules and horses. Kitchen, with 25 men, escorted her as far as Jacks Fork. I dont know where she is. I have not heard from her yet in this county. Her farm is near Lake Spring. I sent Captain Benz yesterday morning down in that county to look around. This county seems full of bnshwhackers, 3 and 4 together, but have done no mischief yet that I can learn. I have the boys out every day. I will try and do the best with them I can. I apprehend no danger of an attack here, but they will pester the county a great deal. People are all working finely and trying to make crops. I will protect theni the best I can with my small force. Respectfully, your obedient servant, LEVI E. WHYBARK, Captain, Commanding Post. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo, June 1, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. B. BROWN, Warrensburg, Mo.: Iii reply to your telegram relative to the issuing of an order mak- ing all property captured by the citizen guards prizes to the captors, the major-general directs me to say that he has no authority to issne such an order, and cannot, therefore, sanction anything of the kind. Yet, if the citizen guards really capture from the enemy any prop- erty, the general thinks under the circumstances no very strict ac- countability would be called for, unless in matters of grave and vital importance. JAS. TOTTEN, Brigadier- General, Chief of Staff. SAINT LOUIS, Mo., June II, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. B. BROWN, Warrensburg, Mo.: Further in answer to your telegram relative to calling out the militia to protect the towns, & c., while our forces are concentrating, the general commanding deems it more advisable, when the necessity for local protection becomes certain, to call for a regiment or more of select and reliable mensay provisional troops. In the mean time the general bids me recommend to you to have in view such a step if matters grow more threatening. As yet the commanding general does not dee~m it advisable to disturb the farmers in their work, but will await further developments of the enemys intentions before more decided action. JAS. TOTTEN, Brigadier- General, Chief of Staff Page 166 166 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISsIppi. [CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., June 1, 1864. Brigadier-General BROWN, Warrensburg, Mo.: The Commanding general deems it best that the two battalions of the Seventh Missouri State Militia Cavalry should proceed at once to Springfield, without waiting to concentrate, in order more thor- oughly to scout the country. They can concentrate at Springfield. By order of Major-General Rosecrans: FRANK ENO, Assistant Adjutant-General. Major-General ROSECRANS, WARRENSBURG, June 1, 1864. GQmmanding Department of the Missouri: The teams and troops in the district are all ready for a move, but from deficient arms not prepared for good fighting. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo June ii COMMANDING OFFICER, .~ 1864. Kansas city, Mo.: My forces are pursning a gang of bushwhackers through Platte and Clay Counties. They may attempt to cross the river. Please give them a warm reception. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. SEDALIA, Mo., June 1, 1864. General BROWN, (Received 10.30 a. in.) Warrensburg; Mo.: When will order reach me ordering my regiment to Springfield? I suppose I shall order the companies at Warsaw to remain there until my arrival en route for Sprimigfield. J. F. PHILIPS, colonel, commanding. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 1, l86410.~i5 a. m. Col. JOHN F. PHILIPS, Sedalia, Mo.: Orders issued to-day. The troops will remain at Warsaw until joined by command en route for Springfield. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 167 Cau~. XLVI.] 167 CORRESPONDEINCE, ETC.UMON. SEDALIA, Mo., June 1, 1864. (Received 8.30 p. in.) Brigadier-General BROWN, lYarrensburg, hub.: Please send Second Battalion, E, F, G, H, under Major flouts, via Osceola, and if other companies can be relieved direct them to report to me at Warsaw. ~. F. PHILIPS, Colonel, Qommanding. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 1, 18648.40 p. m. Col. J. F. PHILIPS, Sedalia, iNfo.: Will send the four companies as requested. Cannot send any others until the arrival of the Sixth Missouri State Militia. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS BOGARD COMPANY CITIZEN GUARDS, Henry County, Mo., June 1, 1864. Colonel MCFERRAN: The past month has been one of considerable excitement and confusion among us on account of the coming in of several bands of bushwhackers, but we have snstained no loss beyond the loss of time from our farming operations. We captured about three weeks since a bushwhacker, supposed to be one of Teagues men, and turned him over to Captain Boyd, then in command at Harrisonville, the waters being up so that we could not get to Warrensburg. Monthly report of Capt. J. A. Wells company citizen guards, for June, 1864.Present: Captain, 1; first lieutenan1~ 1; second lieu- tenant, 1; sergeants, 5; corporals, 8; privates, 39; total, 55. Absent: With leave, 1; without leave, 2; total, 3. Total present and absent, 58. Total last report, 52. J. A. WELLS, Captain, Commanding Company. BOONYILLE, Mo., June 1, 1864. C. A. HANNAMAN, Assistant Superintendent U. S. Military 7 ele graph: Reliable information has been given to several prominent citizens here that a large rebel force, numbering some 3,000, are concentrat- ing in the immediate vicinity of Quincy, Hickory County, and their scouts have been as far as Osceola, Saint Clair County. It is antic- ipated that the same movement will be made by the rebels as when they entered here last October; that they are now making a demon- stration toward Warrensburg, while the larger body moves on this place. It is the wish of several citizens that this should be sent and shown to General Rosecrans. JAY D. DUNNING, Operator Page 168 108 LOUIStA~A AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPJ. (CRAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MIssOuRI, Springfield, Julio., June 1, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Comdg. Department of the Missouri, Saint Louis, Mo.: GENERAL: The last information that I have of Shelbys command is that he was on the Big Piney, in Pope County, Ark., about half way between Dover and Clarksville. This was nearly a week ago. A company of Enrolled Militia that I had stationed at Lamar had been removed by some officer about a week ago without my knowledge. I ordered the company back immediately upon learning that it had been removed, but before it arrived some guerrillas came in and burned the public records and all the buildings, and destroyed some of the personal property of the citizens. An investigation into the matter of the removal of the troops was instituted some five days ago and before the burning of the town. As soon as the officer ordering the troops away is known, I will put him in arrest and have him tried. Melville, as is the case with all towns now, was burned at once, after our troops were withdrawn, by guerrillas. The number of small-arms now in the arsenal here is 4,740. A building to store them and the ammunition in is already completed in Fort No. 1, and nearly all the arms and ammunition already stored there. The stock is doing well now, but we need 200 or 300 cavalry horses. The crops are looking finely, and promise to yield enough for the purposes of the Government the coming year. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Springfield, Mo., June 1, 1864. Capt. J. CASSAIRT, Commanding at Forsyth, Mo.: SIR: Information has been received at these headquarters that the rebel Colonel Freeman is at the house of Mr. Wolf, near the North Fork of White River, wounded, and is guarded by two squadrons of his command. The citizens of Ozark and Douglas Counties report that Tracys band of guerrillas comes into their counties, robbing and murdering Union citizens. You will obtain from the command- ing officer of the detachment of Second Arkansas Cavalry near your post a sufficient detachment to make, with all the available mounted men of your command, a detachment of 2 commissioned officers and 100 men, if possible, and proceed immediately to the mouth of the North Fork, unless there is more force there than represented, and if possible capture Freeman and his guard, and then scout the coun- try thoroughly, driving out all bands of guerrillas and robbers in that section. You will scout down Beaver Creek and through Ozark and Douglas. Counties, if any guerrillas are still remaining there, making every effort to r~d the country of guerrillas, and return to Forsyth, sending forward to the district provost-marshal, immedi- ately upon your return, all prisoners captured, & c., making official report of your scout to these headquarters. By order of the general commanding: W. D. HUBBARD, First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General Page 169 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. ~-UNION. 169 SAINT JOSEPH, June 1, 1864. Capt. W. T. WOODS, Weston, kto.: CAPTAIN: I am directed by the general commanding to inform yon that a party of about 30 guerrillas attacked and killed a squad of Captain Snyders company, Enrolled Missouri Militia, near a Mrs. Hamlins, near Arnoldsville, in this county, at about 6 oclock this morning. Some of them are kiiown as having participated in the murder of Christian, and are named Rob and Bill Sellers, Raysdell, Fielding, Bivins, and Bird McDaniels. Captain Adams, of Ninth Missouri State Militia, has left with a detachment, with instructions to call upon any militia he may need to effect an extermination of the entire gang. Send word to Captain Wilson, at Parkyille, to look out and not allow them to cross the river in that vicinity. Notify Major Clark at once of the facts, aiid say that General Fisk expects him to use every possible exertion in securing and exter- minating the rascals. Co-operate with Captain Adams aiid dont miss the game this time. There can be no hoax about the matter when dead men are strewn about the road and mnskets scattered broadcast. A prisoner who escaped from them gives the number as counted, and also the names of such of them as were known to him By order of Brigadier-General Fisk: G. A. HOLLOWAY, Assistant Adjutant- General. MIRABILE, CALDWELL COUNTY, ~ June 1,. 1864~. General CLINTON B. FISK SIR: I write to let you know of some depredations that are being committed near the IJorder of our county, in Clay County. There hav e been several, soldiers shot in the last few days. These were sol- diers on furlough, who have enlisted as veterans, formerly belonging to the Missouri Sixth. The last we have heard of was one yesterday. A young man who was in the field was shot from the brush. Now,, the strong presumption is that the citizens there are the bush- whackers. Now, at the present our situation in this county we think is a. critical one, having no military near that can afford any protection if we should be assailed by these fiends of hell. We wish to know to what extent we citizens would be permitted to go in protecting ourselves. Would we be protected, if we are assailed by them, in organizing such force as we can raise and pursue and capture them if we can. The scene of the last murder that we have authentic account of was near Claysville, Clay County, Mo. These things are becoming of daily occurrence. If anything can be done to save our soldiers from being shot down while enjoying a few days furlough, we will be much rejoiced, and remain, yours, most respectfully, JAMES MYLAR, U. S. Army Page 170 170 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Julio., June 1, 1864. J. B. WRIGHT. Esq., Weston, Mo.: DEAR SIR: I am in receipt of your communication of this date and thank you for the information. I had already placed 100 men in pursuit of the villains from this direction. They killed 3 men at Arnoldsville this morning. They are the murderers of Wilson and Christian, beyond doubt. I hope some of our detachments will fall upon them with sure destruction, it is a good opportunity for the Paw Paws to put their efficiency and loyalty beyond doubt. Yours, very respectfully, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. WAR DEPARTMENT General CURTIS, Washington, D. 0., June 1, 1864. Fort Leavenworth: Your telegram of 31st received. The Ordnance Bureau will re- ceive instructions according to your request. Our latest information from Virginia and Georgia is very gratifying. Grant was yesterday within 7 miles of Richmcnd and Sherman has thrashed Johnston pretty severely. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. Major-General POPE WASHINGTON, D. C., June 1, 18643 p. m. Mitwaulcee, Wis.: The Provost-Marshal-General reports that all Veteran Reserve troops in your department, except those employed by the Adjutant- General at recruiting rendezvous, have been placed under your orders. The Adjutant-General has been directed to turn over to you all not absolutely required for recruiting purposes. Public stores in places remote from the enemy can be secured in store- houses, the same as private property. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General, Chief of Staff. HASTINGS, June 1, 18649 a. m. Maj. Gen. J. POPE: Your dispatch received. The orders of the Secretary to me simply directed the four companies of the rfhirtieth to the field, and ordered bhem to join that portion of the same regiment under Sully. I think, ander the circumstance you state of the impossibility of their pro- ceeding by the Missouri, that your arrangement to march them over- land, preceded by the 400 mounted men, will cover the case and be satisfactory to the Department. N. J. T. DANA, Major-General Page 171 OHAP. XLVI] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 171 MILWAUKEE, Wis., June 1, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel FREUDENBERG, Veteran Reserve Corps, Madison, Wis.: You will immediately repair with two companies of your com- mand to Camp Reno, Milwaukee, and report for duty to general commanding District of Wisconsin. JNO. POPE, Major- General, Commanding. MILWAUKEE, Wis., June 1, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel FREUDENBERG, Madison, Wis.: Bring down the two companies of your own command. Leave the other. Send an officer with 15 men in advance to take charge of Camp Reno. By command: J. F. MELINE, Acting Assistant A6~jntan/- General. IIDQRS. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul , Minn., June 1, 1864. Maj. Gen. JOHN POPE, Mitwankee: Your dispatch of the 31st just received, and a special messenger will leave to-day with orders to Thomas accordingly. Two companies of cavalry of original force have beemi dispatched to relieve Sixth Regiment, but I shall [send] Eighth Regiment and six companies cavalry, which, with artillery and scouts, will form more than 1,500 men. General Dana not yet arrived. General Sully telegraphs me to order Thomas to join him at Swan Lake. I desire to leave for Ridgely on 3d instant, if possible. H. II. SIBLEY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. IIDQRS. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, June 1, 1864. Coil M. T. THOMAS, Comdg. Expeditionary Forces, Fort Ridgely: COLONEL: General Sibley is detained here awaiting the arrival of Major-General Dana, who is now on an inspecting tour, and will arrive in this city to-day. General Sibley is very desirous to reach Fort Ridgely before you march, and will leave for that post on the 3d instant, if he is not necessarily prevented. You are authorized to postpone the marching of the column until the morning of the 6th instant, when you will move forward without fnrther delay, and endeavor to reach Camp Pope on that day if practicable. General Sully writes under date of 20th ultimo, from Sioux City, that he is pushing forward his arrangements as rapidly as possible, but is much embarrassed by the low stage of water in the Missouri. He will dispatch scouts to meet yours on Nicollets trail, as already stated, and instruct you as to the precise point of junction. Should you, however, fail to receive instructions from General Sully, yo Page 172 172 LOUiSIANA AND TIlE TRANS-MlSSIssIppI. [OHM XLVI. will continue your march, after crossing the James and Snake Rivers along Nicollets trail, down the valley of the East Medicine Knoll River and await General Sullys orders at Fort Pierre. You will take 100 rounds of ammunition for small-arms, instead of 60, as here- tofore ordered. There is a sufficiency at Fort Ridgely of cartridges, caliber .58, to make up the differcuce required, and, it may be, of carbine ammunition also. By command of Brigadier-General Sibley: I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. C. OLIN, As8istant Adjutant- General. JUNE 112 m. COLONEL: Since the foregoing was written I have received tele- graphic dispatches from Generals Pope and Sully, of which I inclose you copies,* and by which you will be governed. The original force destined for the expedition will be taken, embracing all of the Eighth Regiment, six companies cavalry, and two sections of bat- tery, all which, with the scouts, will give you a force of more than 1,500 men. Companies G and H, Second Cavalry, will march with you, and the First Battalion, leaving E and F to relieve the Sixth as ordered. To reach Swan Lake, the point of junction indicated by General Sully, you will have to leave Sullys route of 1856, prob- ably before you reach the James, and tend toward the Taille de Chene, on that river, the point of destination on the Missouri being directly west of that grove. By that route you will have to cross the Little Cheyenne River. Warrens map will indicate all the points mentioned. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. H. SIBLEY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. [Inclosure.l SIOUX CITY, May 30, 1864. Brig. Gen. H. H. SIBLEY: Troops leave Sioux City to-day; will leave Fort Pierre about 20th June; reach Swan Lake July 1. Your troops had better strike for that point. Indians above there. When they cross the James River send scouts down Nicollets trail toward Pierre. I will send up to meet them. ALF. SULLY, Brigadier-General. CAMP, SIOUX CITY, IowA. June 1, 1864. His Excellency WILLIAM M. STONE, Governor of Iowa: SIR: A letter I received from General Pope last night informs me that it has been necessary for the War Department to order some of the troops from Minnesota to Arkansas, owing to the late disasters in that State and Louisiana; and thus the force ordered to meet me from Minnesota must be greatly reduced. And he also proposes, if I think it necessary, to call on you for four or five companies of the new national guard as a protection to the frontier, whereby I * See Pope to Sibley, May 31, p. 152 Page 173 CHAP. XLVI.] 173 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.TJNION. will be enabled to take with me most of the troops I intended as a protection to the frontier of Iowa and Dakota. These troops, if furnished me, would necessarily arrive so late that before that time I would be far up the country; therefore I should be obliged to leave a cavalry force on the frontier before starting. I have nO infantry as a guard at different points, and I cannot increase my force by your sending me these troops; but if you could send two companies, to be stationed at Fort Randall, I could send the cavalry I have stationed there out on the James River, where they could do good service in breaking up small encampments of hostile Indians. Should you be able to send them, send me a tele- graph informing me when they will start. My troops have mostly left here, and I shall follow in a few days. With much respect, your obedient servant, ALF. SULLY, Brigadier- General. [First indorsement.] JUNE 22, 1864. Respectfully referred to the Secretary of War, for consideration, with the suggestion that I will endeavor to do in this matter what- ever he may desire of me. WM. M. STONE. [Second indorsement.] WAR DEPARTMENT, June 29, 1864. Respectfully referred to Major-General Halleck, Chief of Staff of the Army. By order of the Secretary of War: LOUIS H. PELOUZE, Assistant Adjutant-General. llDQI~s. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, Miun., June 1, 1864. Brigadier-General SULLY, Sioux City, Iowa: Your dispatch of 30th just received. Thomas will be ordered to direct his march to Swan Lake after crossing James River. Be sure to communicate with him and send guides to assist him. He will march from Ridgely on morning of 6th. Scouts will be sent down Nicollets trail to meet yours~ H. H. SIBLEY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. MILWAUKEE, Wis., June 1, 1864. Major TEN BROECK, Davenport, Iowa: Send company Thirtieth Wisconsin to Saint Paul, Minn., to report to General Sibley, as soon as relieved by Captain Judds company, Yeterttn Reserve Corps, which is ordered to report to you for duty. JNO. POPE, JIIajor-General, Commanding Page 174 174 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 66. New Orleans, June 2, 1864. The following order from the Secretary of War is republished for the information and government of the U. S. colored troops in this department: L So much of Orders, Nos. 7 and 16, current series, as designates the regiments of African troops as U. S. cavalry, artillery, or infantry (colored), is changed. Hereafter they will be called regiments of U. S. colored cavalry, colored artillery, or colored infantry. All the regiments enumerated in the above-named orders will retain the numbers given therein, except the heavy and light artillery, which will hereafter be reported as regiments of U. S. colored artillery (heavy), or U. S. colored artillery (light), and will be numbered as follows: Batteries A, B, C, and D, Second Regiment U. S. Light Artillery (colored), as Batteries C, D, E, and F, Second Regiment U. S. Colored Artillery (light). The Second Regiment U. S. Colored Artillery (heavy) as the Third Regiment. The Third Regiment U. S. Colored Artillery (heavy) as the Fourth Regiment. The Fourth Regiment U. S. Colored Artillery (heavy) as the Fifth Regiment. The Fifth Regiment U. S. Colored Artillery (heavy) as the Sixth Regiment. The Sixth Regiment U. S. Colored Artillery (heavy) as the Seventh Regiment. The Seventh Regiment U. S. Colored Artillery (heavy), now being raised at Padu- cah, Ky., as the Eighth Regiment. The commanders of colored troops will at once make the proper notifications of the changes in the designation of these regiments. II. Orders, No. 8, dated Vicksburg, Miss., March 11, 1864, is hereby revoked. By command of Major-General Banks: GEORGE B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 144. New Orleans, June 2, 1864. * * * * * * II. In accordance with orders from headquarters Division of West Mississippi, Maj. Gen. J. J. Reynolds will report in person to Major- General Canby, at Natchez, upon the 5th instant, or as soon there- after as the interests of his command will permit. General Reynolds will return with all convenient dispatch to resume command of the Defenses of New Orleans. By command of Major-General Banks: GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, June 2, 1864. Brigadier-General ULLMANN, Port Hudson: The major-general commanding directs that you clean the rebels out at Waterloo to-night. 0. MATTHEWS, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF New Orleans, June 2, 1864. Brig. Gen. JOHN MCNEIL, Comdg. District of La Fourche: GENERAL: In answer to your communication received a few days since, asking for two mountain howitzers, II have the honor to state that, in consultation with the chief of artillery of the department, i Page 175 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.~U~ION. 175 is better to send you 3-inch rifled guns instead, as from the lightness and mobility of this gun, combined with its long range and the peculiar nature of the country which comprises your district, it will be of more service to you. In order that none of the infantry or cavalry of your command need be converted temporarily into artil- lery, a section of these 3-inch guns complete will be sent you at once, with the men and horses to make them entirely efficient. As there is a great abundance of artillery in this department, it will not be necessary that any other arm of the service be converted into it. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. DWIGHT, Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff. P. S.The mountain howitzers were ordered to join you as you requested. That order is changed as above. W. DWIGHT, Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff. HDQRs. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, Vicksburg, illiiss., June 2, 1864. Maj. Gen. F. STEELE, Gomdg. Dept. of Arkansas, Little Rock, Ark.: I am yet without definite information as to the condition, re- sources, and wants of your command, and can only indicate generally what part your troops will take in projected operations. The troops and resources in the Departments of the Gulf and Arkansas, and from the posts on the east bank of the Mississippi, will be concen- trated as soon as possible for operations west of the river. The movement will be by land, and from a point that will cover to a material extent, as the troops advance, the line of the Arkansas and the frontier of Missouri. The best troops will be selected for this service, and they will be prepared for the field at the earliest period, making the organization as homogeneous and perfect as possible by bringing in all detachments and supplying all details for special service by hired men or from the non-effectives. Every effective man should be placed in the ranks, and all other interests should be subordinate to the essential one of success in our military operations. In the absence of definite information I cannot judge how large a force can be furnished for the field from your department, but I have supposed that it will not be less than L5,OOO men, and am basing my estimates upon this number. The junction of your command with the main body will be on or east of the Washita River, and before determining the point of departure and route, I should be glad to hear from you fully. The posts on the Mississippi River will be re-enforced materially by militia from the Western States, and, if necessary, some can be sent to you for garrison purposes. I shall go to New Orleans for a few days, but will return to Natchez and this place in about ten days. In the mean time I wish that the organization of the force intended for the field be pushed forward as rapidly as possible, and that the line of the Arkansas be put in its best condition for defense with the troops that are to be left for that purpose. ED. R. ~. CANBY, Major-General, Commanding Page 176 176 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [GnAT. XLVI. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SEVENTH ARMY CORPS, Little Rock, Ark., June 2, 1864. Capt. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant- General: Lieutenant-Colonel Patterson, Twenty-ninth Iowa Volunteer In- fantry, who went in command of the expedition sent down and across the river, has returned and reports that, after thoroughly scouting the country in all directions, he is satisfied that there are not to exceed 50 armed men of the enemy between the raili~oad and the river, and that all reports to the contrary are exaggerations. The colonel was unable to meet with any of Steeles men. He learned, however, that 27 of them, which is the largest number seen at any one time, left Elkins place early Tuesday morning and went to Clear Lake. He would have followed them thither, but the party from Brownsville with whom he communicated went that way. The colonel has been instructed to make out a full report of the expedition, which as soon as received will be forwarded. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. SALOMON, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, SEVENTH ARMY CORPS, Little Rock, Ark.. June 2, 1864. Capt. JUNIUS B. WHEELER, Chief Engineer, Dept. of Arkansas: CAPTAIN: Upon examining the works being thrown up at the outer line of defenses, I was (though perhaps from its incomplete state) not favorably impressed with its design, and so expressed myself to the district commander. General Carr has asked for my opinion in writing in regard to it, which cannot be justly given until I can learn from you the true design and profile of the work. If you can allow your assistant, Lieutenant Sommer, to accompany me to the locality at 5 oclock this afternoon, I shall feel much obliged to you. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. R. WEST, Brigadier-General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., June 2, 1864. Colonel TRUMBULL, Comdg. Ninth Iowa ~iJavalry, Devalls Bluff: The general directs me to congratulate you upon the success of Company A, of your regiment, at Aberdeen. You will send one battalion of your command, with ten days rations, to re-enforce Colonel Geiger, on the Little Red River, above Searcy, to move early on the morning of 4th of June. By command of Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr: CHARLES W. MiNER, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General Page 177 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 177 SAINT Louis, Mo., June 2, 18642 p. m. (Received 3.30 p. in.) The PRESIDENT, Washington, D. C.: After hearing from General Garfield I shall write you. Bnt de- tailed information of high national importance, of a plot to over- throw the Government, which you should know, cannot be intrnsted to the mails. To convey the facts to you and avoid such an outrage on my messenger as was perpetrated on Major Bond, I respectfully request an order from you to forward the documents by a staff officer. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS SAINT Louis DIsTRICT, Saint Louis, Mo., June 2, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Pilot Knob: Order Companies B and F, Third Missouri State Militia, from Pat~ terson to Pilot Knob, with camp equipage. Let them march with- out delay. Send Company D, same regiment, from Pilot Knob to Patterson, and also all of the company at Fredericktown, except 1 commissioned officer and 15 or 20 men. Let the field and staff of the Third Regiment report to Major Wilson, except Major Bartlett, who will remain at Pilot Knob at present. THOMAS EWING, JR., Brigadier-General. CAPE GIRARDEAU, June 2, 1864. General EWING: Hiller, at Bloomfield, has information that the enemy are gather- ing quite a force at Cane Island, about 100 miles southeast of Bloom- field and across the Saint Francis. The river is not fordable, or we would cross and attack, but we think they will bridge it. We have scouts watching every move, and hope they will cross, when we will seize the bridge and debate with them. They are Kitchens men and say [they] mean to join McRae. We shall know soon. Let me urge again that Hiller be relieved from court-marfial, as he knows everybody there and can get information when a stranger could not. J. B. ROGERS, Colonel. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 2, i864.~ Major-General ROSECRANS,. Commanding Department of the Missouri: The current of- guerrillas appears to be running north and east. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General ~/ Volunteers~. 12~u uvoL XXX1V~ PT IY Page 178 178 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLYI. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MIssouRI, Saint Louis, June 2, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. B. BROWN, Commanding Central District, Warrensburg, Mo.: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to acknowb edge the receipt of your dispatch and inclosures, explanatory of the scouting done in your district, and to say that they show commendable attention to the business. But it is evident that your scouting parties often move too openly, and approach camps and houses with too little preparation for escapes and other contingencies; in short, they do not play their game fine enough. Give great attention to this, instructing the officers how to avoid going to houses and allowing escapes to occur for want of care and forethought, or of deliberation in firing. Yery respectfully, your obedient servant, BEN. M. PIATT, Assistant Adjutant- General. WARRENSBURG. Mo., June 2, 18644 p. m. 061. GEORGE H. HALL, Sedalia, Mo.: A party of 30 guerrillas were in Dover last night; part of them Shelbys men. Telegraph to Glasgow and froni there send messengers to the river towns to watch out for them in Saline County. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-General of Volunteers. SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., June 2, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS: I ordered a thorough investigation of the outrages at Lawrence, immediately upon hearing of them. The veterans had been badly advised. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. KEOKUK, IOWA, June 2, 1864. General C. B. FISK c~ommanding District of North Missouri; GENERAL: There is, I believe, a manifest improvement in the political atmosphere of these border Missouri counties. I have represented your views in reference to the preservation of law and order to many citizens of those counties, and in every case with the happiest effect. Your personal presence a short time among them would wholly tranquilize the public mind, and preclude the neces- sity for any force, except a small guard that might be detailed from the Enrolled Missouri Militia. I think, however, that there should be in each county an assistant or deputy provost-marshal, whose acts should in most cases be subject to the revision of som~ one not Xo~aX ~iAmosi\~y \~oo jsre~aX4rn\~ kMeTe Page 179 CHAP. XLVI.] 179 GORRESPONDEINCE, ETC.UNION. If I am relieved I think it would be wise to send some man from outside those counties. It is impossible for me to attend properly to the duties of the place without an assistant. I need a man of tact, sound judgment, and that has a general acquaintance. Col. J. A. Viall (of whom I spoke to you) has the necessary qualifications and wonld be of great service. I am needed in the office constantly, although doing but little that is matter of record. The exe~cise of a consistent and persistent preventive policy has realized all that could reasonaAily have been hoped from it, although it is not the policy best calculated to secure public recognition. I am, most respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. hIATT, Assistant Provost-Marshal. [First indorsement.j HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 8, 1864. Respectfully referred to Colonel Sanderson, provost-marshal-gen- eral, Department of Missouri, for his information, and with the addi- tional information that a small detachment of Enrolled Missouri Militia under a good officer will very soon be placed on duty at Alexandria, and it may be that the officer will be competent to act as assistant provost-marshal in case Mr. Hiatt is relieved. I have been around to the northeast once myself, and succeeded in restoring quiet without much difficulty. I shall go there again as soon as I can leave headquarters without prejudice to interests here. The veterans have caused most of the trouble in that sub-district. In- stigated by bad men they resolved to clean out the secesh, wade into the copperheads, & c. Private feuds and local animosities were thus balanced up. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. [Second indorsementi HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMEMT OF MISSOURI, OFFICE PROVOST~MARSHALGENERAL, Saint Louis, Mio., June 11, 1864. Respectfully returned to Brigadier-General Fisk, with earnest request that he furnish me with the name of aii active and com- petent captain or lieutenant in service in his district, who may be assigned to duty and relieve Mr. Hiatt, also with the request that lie indicate the most eligible and convenient place as the sub-district headquarters. .. ~. SANDERSON, Provost-Marshal- General. SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., June 2, 186~L Col. J. P. SANDERSON Provost -Marshal- General, Saint Louis, Mo.: I have ordered H. T. to report to you in person. I will send yoti his written report of his campaigns, also an extended report from one of my most reliable officers on duty in the region through which h Page 180 180 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [cRAP. XLVI. made his pilgrimage. From his own report to me I am encouraged to regard him with favor. Major Leonards report is much to his [prejudice] and damaging to our cause. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. e HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Jib., June 2, 1864. Colonel WILLIAMS, Macon, Jib.: What troops are in Chariton and Randolph ? I hear of great out- rages in that region. Hurry up the militia and give Leonard infor- mation that H. T. is no longer bushwhacking in that section. Where is Leonard? CLINTON B. FISK. Brigadier- General. NEW MARKET, PLATTE COUNTY, June 2, 18646 a. m. Captain HOLLOWAY: I am here, eating breakfast. I staid at Hamlins last night. Captain Snyder and 40 men are with me. I sent to have Fishs com- pafly join me here. There were 20 men here yesterday at noon, the same party who committed the murder and destroyed 16 stand of arms and carried off the rest of them. They left here going in the direction of Camden Point. They say they have been re-en- forced, but I can get no reliable information. I will follow them. Yours, respectfully, JAS. A. ADAMS Captain, Commanding Scout HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 2, 1864. Capt. L. SIPPLES, Company G, Sixty-second Regt. E. M. AL, Buciclin, Mo.: CAPTAIN: We are in receipt of your favor of the 31st of May, 1864, and in reply the general commanding desires me to assure you that every possible effort will be made to catch and kill the outlaws who infest your county. Captain Crandall, at Brookfield, has authority to use any or all of the militia of Linn County, if necessary, and will pursue the rascals vigorously. Any information you can furnish him from time to time will be of advantage to the interests of the service. I have the honor to be, captain, very respectfully, G. A. HOLLOWAY, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 181 CHAP. XLVI.] CORR1~SPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 181 HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 2, 1864. C. G. FIELDS, Esq., President National Union League, Bucidin, iWo.: SIR: I am directed by the general commanding to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of this date and to assure you that he will spare no pains in pursuing, and if possible capturing, the desperadoes mentioned. The militia of Linn County has been placed under the command of Captain Crandall, of Brookfield, Mo., and it is hoped all the loyal citizens will cheerfully aid him in his efforts to restore tranquillity throughout his command. I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. A. HOLLOWAY, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. EIGHTY-SECOND REGIMENT, E. M. M., Platte City, Mo., June 2, 1864. General [C. B. FISK]: SIR: I am truly sorry to have to report the presence in our county of a band of bushwhackers, variously estimated at from 30 to 90 men. They made an attack upon the post at New Market on yester- day about 12 m. They took possession of all the arms, and what they could not carry off they destroyed. They released and took with them a prisoner. After plundering the town of money, goods, & c., left, taking the road to this place. I was on my way to Saint Joseph for ammunition and supplies, of which my command was en- tirely destitute. Just as I reached Weston a messenger came in and reported the raid on New Market. I immediately ordered Captain Woods to pursue them. Called the independent company at that place on duty and turned over the post, & c., to them until his return. Came at once to this place, put the entire force here, except some 10 men who could not be mounted, in the field, and called out the citizens to protect the post. I have ordered all the available forces of the county on duty. I have notified Captain Kemper, at Liberty, of what was up and the direction taken by these thieves. I also re- quested Colonel Doniphaii to send you a dispatch yesterday, not having time to do so myself. I send forward with this a requisition for ammunition that I am compelled to have. I received a dispatch from Captain Woods at 1 oclock this morning; he was on their track. There is another force, under Lieutenant Hawkins, on this side of the Platte River, trying to intercept them. They are making for Clay County. I will have sufficient force in the field to-day. All I lack is ammunition; please send it along. I will report more fully to-morrow. These men are from Buchanan County, several of them and their leader being recognized by a citizen of that county. I will keep this open till the last moment and report what I may learn further from the parties in the field. I must ciose by saying that nothing more has beeii received from Captain Woods, commanding in the field. I have just started another company of :36 men under Capt. R. D. Johnston to his assistance. I will do my utmost t Page 182 182 LOUISIANA AND TH~ TRANS-MISSISSIPpi. [CHAP. XLVI. arrest or exterminate these marauders. I send Mr. il3urge, a truly loyal man, as bearer of this, as every man I have is either worn out or in the field. Yours, respectfully, J. M. CLARK, Major Eighty-second E. AL AL, Commanding, & c. P. S. J am just in receipt of some information that may ihrow some light on this matter. Will report the same as I sift it out. J. M. CLARK. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSoURI, Saint Joseph, jib., June 2, 1864. A. ALLEN, Esq., Grab Orchard, Mo.: SIR: I am directed by the general commanding to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 30th instant [ultimo], and to author- ize you to kill any bushwhacker you can find engaged in his hellish w?rk. The common law or the law of Missouri does not interfere with rights of citizens to protect themselves or property from the depredations of thieves and outlaws. Military forces will be sent to, or organized in, Ray County for the speedy extermination of desperadoes and the restoration of good order and tranquillity. I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. A. HOLLOWAY, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 2, 1864. F. B. GRAFF, Esq., Rochester, Mo.: SIR: Your communication to Messrs. Beach & Pennick, concern- iiig suspicious appearances in your neighborhood, has been referred to this office. The general commanding directs me to assure you that every effort will be made to preserve good order and tranquillity in Andrew County; at the same time he expects the loyal men to be on the alert, watchful and ready at any time to answer a call, if it should prove necessary to call the militia into active service. The organization of Enrolled Missouri Militia in your county has the reputation of being thoroughly radical and reliable. As yet we have learned of no trouble. I am, sir, very respectfully, G. A. HOLLOWAY, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 2, 1864. Major-General CURTIS, Fort Leavenworth, Kans.: Is Colonel Chipman with General Canby? If so, where. can I address him? My forces are pursuing a band of bushwhacker Page 183 ChAP. XLVI.] 183 CORRESPONDENCI~, ETC.TJNtOi1~{. through Platte C& unty; they number about 25 and may get across the river into Kansas. I know they will be properly received by your command. Have you any news from the southern border? CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTH KANSAS, Paola, Kans., June 2, 1864. Col. THOMAS MOONLIGHT, Gommanding Second Brigade, Mound City, Kans.: COLONEL: General McKean directs me to inclose for your infor- mation a copy of instructions* from the commanding officer of the Department of Missouri to General Brown, commanding District of Central Missouri, in reference to co-operation with the troops of this district. Until other and more extensive arrangements can be effected, the general desires you to confer with the sub-district com- inander in Missouri adjoining your command, with a view to the co-operation of your respective forces in protecting the country along the State line in accordance with the spirit of said instruc~ tions. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN GRAY, Lieut. and Aide-de-Camp, Actg. Asst. A~jI. Gen. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST, Milwaukee, Wis., June 2, 1864. Brig. Gen. T. C. H. SMITH, Commanding District of Wisconsin: GENERAL: The major-general conimanding directs that the three companies of the Thirtieth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry under your orders at Camp Reno be immediately sent to Saint Paul, Minn., where they will report to Brigadier-General Sibley, commanding District of Minnesota. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. F. MELINE, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. MILWAUKEE, WIS., June 2, 1864. General SIBLEY, Saint Paul, Minn.: I know of nothing to prevent your leaving for the frontier to-mor~ row. Be careful, however, to leave detailed instructions for the disposition of the four companies of the Thirtieth Wisconsin, which will reach Saint Paul in a day or two. JNO. POPE, Major- General, Commanding. See Rosecrans to Brown, May 30, p. 129 Page 184 184 LOUISIANA AND TIlE TRAN~-MISSIS~IPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST, Milwaukee, Wis., June 2, 1864. Brig. Gen. H. H. SIBLEY, Gomdg. Dist. of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minn.: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that the 400 mounted nfen YOU are authorized to withhold from the expedition to join General Snily be immediately replaced by the four compauies of the Thirtieth Wisconsin sent you from this point and Davenport, and you will accordingly send to General Sully the whole force orig- inally ordered from your district. You had best use the four com- panies of the Thirtieth Wisconsin, or such parts of them as may be needed for that purpose, to establish the post on James River, where they will remain until relieved by the companies of the Eighth (lesignated for its permanent garrison. As soon as you hear that the companies of the Eighth have reached the post on James River, you will direct the four companies of the Thirtieth Wisconsin to march from that post to the Missouri River, to report to Brigadier- Geueral Sully for duty. You will be notified in time to what point on the Missouri to direct their march. I have the honor to be, most respectfully, your obedient servant, J. F. MELINE, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. IIDQRS. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, Minn., June 2, 1864. Maj. Gen. JOHN POPE, Milwaukee: GENERAL: I have the honor to state that I received dispatches from Brigadier-General Sully last night, dated 30th ultimo, from Sioux City, which were transmitted by special messengers along the line of outposts in the unprecedented time of sixty-one hours and fifty minutes, the distance accomplished being full 340 miles. The prin- cipal object was to advise me of the march of his troops on the 30th and of a heavy concentration of Indian warriors near the mouth of Grand River, which would render it advisable that my detachment, instead of marching to the first designated point of junction at Bor- dache Creek, should move by Sullys old route of 1856, cross the James River at the mouth of Moccasin River, and strike for Swan Lake, unless other instructions should mean time reach Colonel Thomas by means of the scouts to be dispatched by General Sully to meet a scouting party from this side on Nicollets trail to Fort Pierre. I dispatched a special messenger to Colonel Thomas with a copy of the dispatch this morning, and directing him also how to instruct the scouts to communicate with Sullys scouts by means of st~ones placed on commanding points along their route, in case they should not succeed in meeting with them. I have been delayed in my departure for Fort Ridgely by the non- arrival of General Dana, who only reached here yesterday afternoon. I have explained everything to him, and I think he is satisfied that it will not answer further to diminish the force on this frontier. I am about taking him to visit Fort Snelling Page 185 CHAP. XLV1.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 185 Unless there should occur something to prevent I shall leave for Fort Ridgely on the 4th. Colonel Thomas has been ordered to march on the morning of the 6th, and I wish to superintend the departure in person. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. H. SIBLEY, Brigadier- General, commanding. HDQRS. ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES, Gold Harbor, Va., June 3, 18643 p. m. (Received 8 a. ni., 4th.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: In view of the time it would take to get orders to New Orleans and to transport troops from there here, I do not think it advisable to bring the Nineteenth Corps to this field. Since Banks disaster, too, all the troops in the Trans-Mississippi Division may be required there. If there are any surplus troops West they could be advan- tageously used against Mobile, as suggested in Shermans dispatch of May 30. Please so order. Let Reynolds or Franklin command the expedition. The sixty pontoon-boats coming from New York, with what we have here and at Fort Monroe, wil] be sufficient. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant-General. HDQRS. MILITARY DIvISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, Vicksburg, lliliiss., June 3, 1864. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: I have the honor to report that Brigadier-General Tuttle had been relieved by Major-General Slocum and ordered to report to General McPherson before your telegram of the 25th was received. ~ I have sent the telegram to General Sherman, in whose command General Tuttle is now serving. Very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant, ED. R. S. CANBY, Major- General. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, Vicksburg, Miss., June 3, 1864. (Received 10.45 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff of the Army. Washington, D. C.: I have sent an expedition, under Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith, for the purpose of destroying or capturing the rebel force engaged in the attempt to interrupt the navigation of the Mississippi River near Greenville. General Smith has been re-enforced by cavalry and artillery from this command, making his force about 7,000 effective. * Directing Tuttle to be relieved from command at Natchez and ordered te CairQ, thence to report to the Adjutant-General Page 186 186 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP, XLVI. The rebel force is said to be about 5,000, and nearly all mounted. I am making arrangements to have water transportation held in reserve at different points on the river, so as to be able to move troops to any point threatened without the delay that is now necessary. ED. R. S. CANBY, Major- General, Commanding. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DETACH. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS, No. 47. Vicksburg, Miss., June 3, 1864. I. The transports carrying troops or stores belonging to this com- mand at the signal of one long whistle from the Hannibal will im- mediately get up steam, and at the second long whistle~ which will be one hour after the first, will swing out into the stream in the fol- lowing order: First, Hannibal; second, Des Moines- third Mars~ fourth, Hazel Dell; fifth, Idaho; sixth, Emma Boyd; seventh, Fred stone; eighth, Clara Bell; ninth, Hamilton; tenth, John J. Roe; elev- enth, Chouteau ; twelfth, Adriatic; thirteenth, Marmora; fourteenth, White Cloud; fifteenth, W. L. Ewing; sixteenth, Shenango; seven- teenth, Venango; eighteenth, Diadem; nineteenth, Leviathan; twen- tieth, Liberty; twenty-first, Emerald. The boats will keep well closed up and will not leave the position assigned them in this order. The signals will only be repeated by the boats carrying division or brigade commanders. In case of landing boats will still retain their places. The signals will be as follows: One long whistle, when tied up, to get under way (when under way one long whistle means to tie up or land); three whistles, close order; four whistles, open order; five whistles, want to communicate; six whistles, let me go ahead and reconnoiter; one gun, the enemy in sight; two short whistles and then a long one, I want assistance; three short whistles and then a long one, the enemy have a battery; four whistles and theii a long one, the troops will land; one gun and a long whistle, all clear, you can pass. - By order of Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith: J. HOUGH, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE, Memphis, Teun., June 3, 1864. Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANEY, Commanding Division of West Mississippi: GENERAL: As I have already written you, on the 1st instant I sent out an expedition in pursuit of Forrest, under command of General Sturgis. This stripped me of nearly all my mounted force, but this morning part of the Seventh Kansas Cavalry has arrived, and I shall send out to-~norrow a reconnoitering party into Arkan- sas, consisting of about 400 cavalry. I do this because General Steele has expressed the fear that Shelby, with 1,500 niounted men, had crossed the Arkansas and White Rivers, and was pushing for Missouri. Steele thinks they would go up Crowleys Ridge. I shall send a boat to-night, with 300 infantry from here and one section of artillery, to proceed up the Saint Francis River ; the boa Page 187 ~1A?. XLVI.] CO11RI~SPO1~DENCE, I~TC.UNION. 187 will be used to ferry the cavalry across the Saint Francis, and will remain with the infantry until the cavalry shall return. Should I get information that General Steeles suspicions are well founded I will organize all the cavalry I can and send in pursuit of Shelby. I have reason to hope that in oue week I shall receive 1,000 more horses, and, if so, that will enable me to send 1,500 west of the Mississippi. The cavalry sent with Sturgis will be absent twenty days. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. C. WASHBURN, Major- General. QUARTERMASTERS DEPARTMENT, OFFICE CHIEF WESTERN RIVER TRANSPORTATION, Saint Louis, Mo., June 3, 1864. Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY, Natchez, Miss.: GENERAL: In accordance with instructions from General Allen, based, as I understand, on telegraph from Captain Klinck, requir- ing transportation to be at Memphis as soon as possible for the movement of 5,000 or 6,000 troops up White River, I immediately arranged for the transportation. I am now advised by Captain Fort, from Memphis, that the transportation will not be required, and suppose that the boats have been discharged. With the large number of boats that we are constantly sending from here to Mem- phis or points below, I do not think there will be any difficulty at any time in procuring transportation for from 5,000 to 10,000 men for ordinary expeditions. Should you, however, require more than you think can be furnished, then it can be furnished at almost any time on very short notice from this point. Very respectfully, LEWIS B. PARSONS, Colonel and Chief Q. Mi. of Western River Transportation. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, La., June 3, 1864. Capt. J. F. S. GRAY, Assistant Adjutant-General: CAPTAIN: Your letter of the 31st instant, inclosing a copy of instructions to Brig. Gen. T. W. Sherman, and requesting that any facilities or orders necessary to enable General Sherman to comply with his instructions should be given by this department, has been received, and every possible assistance will be given him to aid him in the performance of his duty. With much respect, your obedient servant, N. P. BANKS, Major- General, Commanding. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. 19TH A. C. AND U~ S. FORCES, No. 53. Morgauza, La., June 3, 1864. Notwithstanding the orders issued from these and superior head- quarters against straggling and pillaging, the brigadier-genera Page 188 188 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. ICHAP. XLVI. commanding regrets that the evil, so far from being diminished, is increasing and threatens serious consequences to this army. Strag- gler and pillager are identical terms; they are the cowards that diminish our ranks when confronting the enemy, and swell the list of prisoners captured by the enemy. They shrink from meeting the foe in battle, and content themselves with the plunder of innocent women and children, and when captured are the first to cry for mercy and denounce the flag and Government which they so shamefully abandon and disgrace. Death would not atone for their disloyalty and crimes. Every officer and true soldier of this command is called upon to put a stop to this pernicious habit, and to suppress it by force of arms and at any cost. The orders regulating the march of columns from these headquar- ters by placing a field officer in rear of each regiment, and by other regulations, would seem to imply that some of the officers themselves do not do their full duty in suppressing this evil. Hereafter the officer to whose command these stragglers may belong will be held to a rigid accountability for permitting these men to straggle on the march. All men caught absent from their commands without au- thority, if not punished in the most summary way, on the spot, which the Rules and Articles of War and the practices of armies fully justify, will be turned over to the provost-marshal, stripped of their arms and accouterments, and placed on the fortifications at hard labor. This order will be read twice each week for one month, at the head of each regiment and company of this command. By command of Brigadier-General Emory: FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, No. 20. Little Rock, Ark., June 3, 1864. The Forty-third Indiana Infantry, Col. W. E. McLean command- ing, having been ordered home on veteran furlough, is relieved from duty at the post of Little Rock, and Colonel McLean will turn over the commaiid to Col. C. W. Kittredge, Thirty-sixth Iowa Infantry. The brigadier-general commanding takes this opportunity to express his obligations to Colonel McLean for his promptness and efficiency while in command of the post, and for the decided imuprovenient in the order and cleanliness of the city while under his administration. By command of Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr: C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant- General. DEVALLS BLUFF, June 3, 1864. Capt. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General: Major Haddock, with a party of 700 men, just in from a six days scout. He has been all over Arkansas County and to within 4 miles of Arkansas Post. He reports no large force in that region of country, nothing but scattering bands of bushwhackers. Captain Bitner is just in from the neighborhood of Searcy. He saw no large force but heard of parties of from 60 to 100. To-morrow morning I send Major Ensign and his battalion to join Colone Page 189 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 189 Geigers command on Little Red. I shall then move with the balance of the regiment to act in obedience to Special Orders, No. 18. As I am only in command by virtne of seniority, I suppose I need only notify the next officer in rank to take command of the post. M. M. TRUMBULL, Colonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., June 3, 1864. Colonel GEIGER Commanding Eighth Missouri Cavalry, Derails Bluff: As soon as your regiment returns encamp it on Bayou Two Prairies, south of the railroad, near Ashleys Station. All the cavalry en- camped there will be under your command for the present. When the battalion of the Ninth Iowa relieves your command along Little Red, the detachment of the. Tenth Illinois will move direct to its regiment at Little Rock, and your regiment will go direct to camp near Ashleys Station, or by way of Devalls Bluff, as you may pre- fer. E. A. CARR, Brigadier- General, Commanding. IIDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, SEVENTH ARMY CORPS, Little Rock, Ark., June 3, 1864. Capt. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General, District of Little Rock: CAPTAIN: I have the honor to inclose telegram just received from Colonel Geiger. This rain and the rise reported iii Red River ef- fectually stop Shelby from crossing at present. Shall Colonel Geiger return in person to his command, or shall he commnnicate.his orders to the officer of the Ninth Iowa, at Devalls Bluff, who is to go out and relieve him? The detachment of Tenth Illinois will leave here to-morrow morning. Has the general commanding any new instruc- tions to give? I am, captain, very respectfully, yo~xr obedient servant, J. R. WEST, Brigadier- General, Commanding. [Inclosure.] DEVALLS BLUFF, June 3, 1864. Brig. Gen. J. R. WEST: I have just arrived here. I left my comniand encamped 8 miles northeast of Searcy and 55 miles from this place. I have parties at all the ferries, and Major Childress with So men is on the south side of Red River waiting any movements that Shelby may make. Shelby is reported to have three pieces more of artillery which were sent him from the Mississippi River. I will start to my command to- night. It has been raining for three days and two nights on Red River, and by to-night the river will be impassable except at Clinton. Respectfully, W. F. GEIGER, Colonel, Commanding Page 190 190 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MJSSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. LITTLE ROCK, June 3, 1864. Col. WASHINGTON F. GEIGER, Devalls Bluff: You will remain in person at Devalls Bluff. The district com- mander directs me to express disapprobation of your having left your command. It is to be regretted that your really valuable serv- ices on your last scout should merit anything else but praise; you should not have left your command and incurred censure. Com- municate with the detachment commander of the Ninth Iowa Cav- alry at Devalls Bluff, who is ordered to relieve your men. Give him the instructions under which you acted, with the additional one that he must keep a scout on the north side of the Little Red. He must send news daily direct to General Carr, commanding Dis- trict of Little Rock. Direct the officer whom you left in command of your troops on the Little Red, as soon as he is relieved by the Ninth Iowa Cava]ry, to send the Tenth Illinois Cavalry men to their regiment at the railroad depot opposite here, and to march the Eighth Missouri to Ashleys Station on the railroad, where it is contemplated to encamp your regiment and the Ninth Iowa. You must provide rations for your men when they reach Ashleys. Re- port by telegraph that you have complied with these instructions. If you wish me to take charge of your stallion, send him over by the cars. J. R. WEST Brigadier- General, Comman~~ling. HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, SEVENTH ARMY CORPS, Little Rock, Ark., June 3, 1864. Lient. Col. JAMES STUART, Commanding Tenth Illinois Cavalry: COLONEL: With the command that you have been instructed by Colonel Mizuer, commanding Huntersville, to hold in readiness, you will march to-morrow morning to Lewisburg; thence you will pro- ceed to the headwaters of the Little Red, in the vicinity of Clinton, and keep your command scouting in such strength of detachments as prudence may dictate. The main object of your expedition is to watch Shelby, last heard from at Batesville, and to give timely notice of any movement on his part. A detachment of the Ninth Iowa Cavalry will be moving in the vicinity of Searcy, lower down the Little Red, and you can com- municate with them and act together, if necessary, under the Sixty- second Article of War. You must forage upon the country and subsist off of it to all possible extent, giving receipts for property taken, to be paid for upon proof of loyalty by owners. After leav- ing Lewisburg you will send a daily report to that point, to be telegraphed to General E. A. Carr, commanding District of Little Rock. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. R. WEST Brigadier-General, G~oktman~ling Page 191 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 191 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Afo., June 3, 1864. Brig. Gen. L. THOMAS, Adjutant- General U. S. Army, Washington, D. C.: In my dispatch to General Halleck I represented the necessity of having other troops here than the militia, for prison guards. From their composition, it is impossible to guard the prisons with safety. Can I have the Yeteran Reserves asked for? Must have something. W. S. ROSECRANS, Miajor- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, JUDGE-ADVOCATES OFFICE, Saint Louis, June 3, 1864. Memorandum concerning negroes claimed as slaves by James L Hickman, Boone County. FACTS. Letter of General Clinton B. Fisk, commanding District of North Missouri, to General Rosecrans, May 31, 1864. * Henry and Henderson Bryant, slaves of Hickman, left their owner February, 1863, and sought refuge within our lines at Jefferson City. The provost-marshal gave them certificates of freedom under Gen- eral Orders, No. 35, Department of the Missouri, 1863. They were employed in the quartermasters department. Afterward went to work for one Buffington, ti~ March, 1864. In March, 1864, they en- listed in the U. S. Army. ~ickn~aii brings action in Boone circuit court against Buflington, for $676 services and $600 value. Grand jury also indicted Buffington for unlawfully dealing with slaves. General Fisk stays proceedings. LAW. Congress, by act of July 17, 1862, chapter 195, section 9, declares free of servitude and not to be again held as slaves, all slaves of persons ~ * * hereafter * * * in any way giving aid and comfort~~ to the rebellion escaping from such persons and taking refuge within the lines of the Army. July 17, 1862, chapter 201, paragraph 12, Congress authorizes the President to receiVe into the service of the United States, for the purpose of constructing intrenchments or performing camp service or any other labor * * ~ for which they may be competent, persons of African descelit. July 17, 1862, chapter 201, paragraph 12, Congress declares any slave rendering service as provided for in the actthat is, in the militia service of the United Statesfree, and his family also. ORDERS. War Department, General Orders, No. 139, September 24, 1862, the President enjoined upon all persons in the military and naval service to obey, observe, and enforce within their respective spheres or action the section 9 of July 17, 1862, chapter 195. *Seep 193 Page 192 19~ LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MJSSISSIppJ. [CHAP. XLVI. General Orders, Department of the Missouri, December 24, 1862, No. 35, provost-marshals were ordered to give certificates of freedom to all slaves escaping from disloyal masters. General Orders, No. 135, paragraphs II, V, VII, 1863, November 14, enlistment of colored troops ordered by the general commanding department. All able-bodied men, free or slave, to be received. Slaves declared free on enlisting, and masters to receive a certificate from an established board. Loyal owners to be paid. N. B.The indictment against Bnffington is for dealing with slaves. Revised Statutes, chapter 150, p. 33, and the conrts (19th Missouri, 225, State vs. Henke) have decided that hiring labor does not come within that provision of the statute. Therefore, it appears that, by the laws of the land and general orders of the Department, the slaves of Hickman became free on entering our lines, accepting service, and afterward enrolling in the service, provided that Hickman was disloyal and had aided and abetted in any manner the rebellion. In regard to this last point the provost-marshal satisfied himself before he acted, doubtless, and General Fisk states, Hickman was and is a secessionist, beyond a doubt. The whole act of Hickman is undoubtedly intended to oppose the Government and the emancipation of slaves. If General Fisk is authorized to check such proceedings now, it may save much trouble and annoyance in the future. JAMES F. DWIGHT, Major and Acting Judge-Advocaje. [Inclosure to Dwights memorandumcopy of newspaper clipping.] BOONE CIRCUIT COURT. The May term of this court, Judge Burckhartt presiding, com- menced Monday last. The following grand jury were empanneled: R. G. Lyle, fore- man; James Ellis, clerk; Joseph Estes, William T. ORe~tr, John Berry, Otto Barnes, John T. Henry, David Bruton, sr., James Long, Edwin M. Bass, Thomas C. Rowland, John Hopper, Thomas A. Hart, William D. Kelly, Lewis P. Miller, John Q. Orr, and Peter E. Nichols. The followiiig cases were disposed of: State vs. Freeman Houchins, robbery, continued; State vs. Freeman Houchins and Hopper, ditto; State vs. Odell, Maples, Weddell, and Leadbetter, murder (killing Martin Oldham), change of venue to Audrain County; State vs. Pearce Buffington, dealing with slaves (employing runaway slaves at his mill near Claysville), as well as a civil suit by James I. Hickman against the same party, on same charge, suspended by order of Gen- eral Fisk, pursuant to the following, to Major Harbison, circuit at- torney: HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISsOURI Saint Joseph, May 14, 1864. A. J. HARBIsON, Esq., Circuit Attorney, Boone Circuit Court, Columbia, Mo.: DEAR SIR: I am directed by Brigadier-General Fisk, commanding the Military District of North Missouri, to say to you that no further prosecution will be allowed in the case of the State of Missouri rs. Pearce Buffington, upon indictment for deal- ing with slaves, or in the case of James I. Hickman vs. Pearce BuffingtoB, defend-, ant, for.recovery of money, without orders fronUhese. headquarters.~ Page 193 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 193 The cases have been submitted to headquarters Department of the Missouri, for decision as to whether they will be allowed to proceed. The military authorities are forbidden to return fugitives to their masters, and they are not permitted to leave the State of Missouri, for the simple reason that Missouri needs all the labor- ers that she has. It certainly, then, is unjust to allow men who have employed these fugitives from service and labor to be prosecuted for violation of law and recovery of damages. The U. S. authorities will decide upon this case, of which decision you will be duly advised. I hav& the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, ~. T. CLARKE, First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp. This is a strange proceeding, such as never before heard of in the history of the war in Missouri.Columbia Statesman. [Inclosure.] HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., May 31, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Comdg. Department of the Missouri, Saint Louis: GENERAL: I have the honor to submit in writing a statement of the case of which I made mention to you when I was last in Saint Louis as having been temporarily suspended by my order from further prosecution in the Boone circult court. The facts are as follows: Two negro men, the property of James I. Hickman, of Boone County, in the month of February, 1863, ran away from their owner and sought refuge within our lines at Jeffer- son City, and were employed by the quartermaster. The provost- marshal at Jefferson City, after investigation, issued to the said negroes, Henry and Henderson Bryant, certificates of freedom, in pur- suance of General Orders, No. 35, Department of the Missouri, series of 1862. Subsequently the negroes were employed from the quar- termaster by one Pearce Buffington as laborers in his saw-mill, and remained with him as laborers and received wages regularly until March, 1864, when they enlisted in the army of the Union, joining one of the regiments of African descent at Benton Barracks. James I. Hickman, the former owner, brought a suit in the Boone circuit court, May term, against Pearce Buffington, claiming clam- ages as follows: For their labor, $676; and for their value, $300 each, $600; total damages, $1,276. The grand jury of Boone County in February last found an indictment against the said Pearce Buffington for unlawfully dealing with slaves, and he (Buffington) was sum- moned for trial on said indictment at the May term. Mr. Buffingtons case was but one among many of the same kind, and the people who had employed contrabands in that section, being all similarly involved, petitioned the military authorities to come to their relief. After a thorough investigation of this case I thought best to require the Boone circuit conrt to suspend the prosecution against Mr. Buffington until all the facts could be placed before you. I therefore directed the circuit attorney of Boone to suspend the prosecutions, both civil and criminal, until I could submit the cases to yourself. I did this with some reluctance, as I desire to aid not to obstruct the civil law, but as this was a point upon which there should be uniform action throughout the departrn~nt, ~nd one iu 1 3 i~ J~voL XXXIV, PT J Page 194 194 LOUISIANA AND TILE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. jCFIAP. XLVI. which so many of our citizens are involved, I thought it wise to arrest the proceedings. Mr. Hickman was, and is, a secessionist, beyond a doubt. His slaves were free men by act of Congress, and had a right to work for whom they desired and receive wages there- for. The military authorities had given them papers of freedom, and all officers and men of the department were commanded to re- spect them and their said papers. Thousands of citizens, quartermasters, and other Gbvernment agents have employed these fugitives from slavery and paid them their wages. All who have thus employed these fugitives from slavery are liable to prosecution both criminally and civilly under the statutes of Missouri. I have myself frequently compelled negroes to go out from my camps and garrisons and to go to work for farm- ers and others for wages. The Articles of War prohibit me from re- turning them to their owners. My own judgment and the best inter- ests of the country, of the service, and the negroes themselves led me to remove them from idleness and crime to indnstry. I am even now enforcing that rule in Saint Joseph, Hannibal, and Macon. I wish the blacks, except such as can shoulder a musket in the service of the country, would all stay at home with their masters, but they do not. I cannot compel them to do so, but I can require them to work for somebody, and work they shall. It would seem wrong for me to permit persons who employ them to be prosecuted for so doing. I have the honor to ask your early approval of my action in the case of Hickman vs. Buffington, and definite instructions as to other similar cases now pending in the rebel counties. I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, JIb., June 3, 1864. Governor WILLARD P. HALL, Washington, D. C.: DEAR GOVERNOR: Inclosed is a copy of my letter* of May 8, and copies of the indorsementst on some other communications refer- ring to the case of the provisional regiments of Enrolled Militia of the State who have been called into service and have been serving the United States without provision for their payment. The remedy recommended is to permit them to be mustered into the service of tjie United States for one year from the 1st day of November last. It may require legislation to render this legal. I beg to remind you thattheMissouri State Militia, composed of the best material in the State, has been serving with the most imperfect and often worthless arms. They have all the disadvantages of the elective system for company officers and finding their own horses, and the nature of their duties, scouting in small parties, is adverse to instruction and discipline, so that while they are more expensive to the United States their service is more trying and laborious to the men, and they are far less powerful as a body than they would be with a volunteer organization, good arms, and mounted on Government horses. *See Part III, P. ~O9. t Not found Page 195 CHAP. XLVI.] 195 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNJON. To remedy these evils I have requested authority from the War Department to convert them, as far as practicable, into U. S. volun- teers, at such time, place, and in such manner as may be most pm- dert and beheficial to the service. I beg you will please obtain a decision on this request. I also spoke to you of the present con- dition of this department, in reference to the protection of the plant- i~g industry, as well as the lives of the loyal citizens over the State. The condition of our forces is such that should any serious raid be made by the rebel cavalry we should have to sacrifice all these objects to the more pressingly important ones of guarding our depots and railroad bridges. I think it would be a great pity to abandon the people now, in the midst of their agricultural labors, second in importance only to actual combat against the enemy. I would recom- mend as a wise precaution that you obtain authority to raise two regiments of infantry and four of cavalry to serve for at least six months, or as much longer as practicable, on the same condition as the 100-day men of other Western States. Very respectfully, your obedient servant W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. [First inclorsement.] Respectfully referred to Secretary of War, with request that the authority asked for by General Rusecrans be granted. WILLARD P. HALL, Governor of Missouri. [Second indorsement.] JUNE 9, 1864. Respectfully returned. I recommend that these troops be mustered into United States service for the period of twenty months from the 1st of November, 1863, and that they be paid from date of musterthat is, November 1, 1863. The organization for muster-in must conform to the recruiting regulations for U. S. volunteer service, as that is required by the act approved July 17, 1862. It is proper for me to call attention to the fact that it will require about ~350,~00 to pay these men from 1st of last November to 1st of July. Whether such a demand would embarrass the Pay Department or not, I am unable to state. On some of these papers, under date of April 7, 1864, the Paymaster-General reports difficulty in getting money to pay the troops already in the U. S. service. JAMES B. FRY, Provost-Marshal- General. [Third indorsement.] JUNE 9, 1864. Submitted to Secretary of War, who approves and orders that in- structions be prepared accordingly. ~ JAS. B. FRY. So ordcred Jtine 10 Page 196 196 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. SAINT Louis, Mo., June 3, 1864. Lient. H. HANNAHS, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, Saint Louis District; LIEUTENANT: On June 1, I sent a scout out from Sullivan Station, which succeeded in killing a notorious bushwhacker, Samuel King. King formerly belonged to the rebel army; he deserted from that, was arrested, sent to Saint Louis, and allowed to enlist in the Eleventh Missouri Volunteer Cavalry. He went with that regiment to Arkansas, where he deserted. He had been committing depreda- tions on Union citizens in and around Sullivan Station and had threatened to kill all loyal men at that station. There are a con- siderable number of guerrillas in that portion of the country, all evidently trying to get up into North Missouri. They pass in squads from 5 to 25. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, WM. S. MOORHOUSE, Capt. Company B, Seventh Kansas Vol. Gay., Comndg. PILOT KNOB, June 3, 1864. Lient. H. HANNAHS, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General: I would respectfully suggest that Major Wilson be ordered to make his headquarters at this place and that I send Major Bartlett to Pat- terson. I have already given the order, in accordance with your telegram of last evening, and Company D is fixing to move to Pat- terson to-day. I make the above suggestion because the regimental quartermaster attends to supplying the outpost with everything,. which he would not do from Patterson [on account] of the conven- ience it will be for the outpost to communicate with regimental headquarters when they are at Patterson. There will be when this move is complete only three companies at Patterson and nearly six of the regiment at this place. I think the adjutant and surgeon will be most needed here, and I know it will give more general sat- isfaction if Wilson is ordered up here. Bartlett is a very good offi- cer and would make a good outpost commander. Please answer immediately. J. F. TYLER Colonel, Coinmanniling. HEADQUARTERS SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT, Saint Louis, Mo., June 3, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Pilot Knob: As soon as Companies B and F arrive from Patterson send them, with Companies D and E, which are now at Pilot Knob in command of Major Bartlett, to the neighborhood of Sullivan Station, on the Southwest Branch. From there they will report by letter to these headquarters, unless they find further orders awaiting them at that station. Inform me at what time the companies are expected from Patterson. THOMAS EWING, JR Brigadier-General, G1ommanding Page 197 CHAP. )LVI.] CoRRI~SP0NDENCE, ETC.-IJNI0~. 197 CAPE GIRARDEAU, June 3, 1864. General EWING Commanding: The enemy are unusually active just now. Colonel McLane sends tue word that 200 camped near Patton, at a mill, last night. I have sent 200 men in two directions after them. Ewing, at Charleston, reports one company. I have sent 25 men to him, and have ordered him to go after them. Hiller reports a force at Cane Islaiid, and a gentleman late from Doniphan says they are there and picket all the roads. Number not known. Besides these parties, small squads are everywhere in the swamps. Hiller is after them. My whole force is on the move and we will clear them out, or try. But I think that they are covering some more important move by this cloud of guerrillas. Those at the mill were grinding corn all night. I think McRae means mischief at Patterson. What do you think of bringing Dallas to Jackson, within supporting distance? J. B. ROGERS, Colonel, Commanding. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., June 3, 1864. General EWING, Commanding: In view of the threatening state of affairs on the border, I would suggest that the troops at Dallas be drawn into Jackson, where they will be just as effective as on outpost, will guard the country better, and be within supporting distance. They are now so remote and so easily surrounded that they are an object of constant solicitude. Twice within the week I have sent re-enforcements there; last night 50 men were sent. J. B. ROGERS; Colonel. HEADQUARTERS SAINT Louis DISTRICT, Saint Louis, ililio., June 3, 1864. Col. J. B. ROGERS, Cape Girardeau: The general commanding directs that you withdraw the troops at Dallas and station them at Jackson, as suggested in your telegram of this date. By order of Brigadier-General Ewing: H. HANNAJIS, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 3, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General: Two bodies of guerrillas, one of 120 and one of 70, seen in Law- rence County this morning and last night. Commanding officer at Lexington reports that he is credibly informed that there are 600 be- tween this county and the Missouri River. I do not credit it, though it may be true. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-General of Volunteers Page 198 198 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. WARRENSI~URG, Mo., June 3, 18643.20 p. m. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Ac~jutant-General, Saint Louis, Mo.: The First Battalion, Seventh Missouri State Militia, moved from here this morning, via Osceola, and the Second this afternoon by way of, Warsaw, for Springfield. K B. BROWN, Brigadier-General. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 3, 18649.07 a. m. Col. J. F. PHILIPS, Sedalia, jib.: Colonel Philips and staff will move with the battalion of his regiment, under Special Orders, No. 117, via Warsaw, to Springfield, Mo., and report to Brigadier-General Sanborn. Lieutenant-Colonel Crittenden will remain at Warrensburg in command of the portion of the Seventh Missouri State Militia at that point and await further orders. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General. SEDALIA, Mo., June 3, 1864. (Received 4 p. in.) General E. B. BROWN, Warrensburg, Mo.: Colonel Philips informs me he is instructed to use the battalion scouting, and cannot furnish me with escort. E. C. CATHERWOOD, Colonel, Commanding. WARRENSBURG, IJo., June 3, 18644.05 p. m. Col. E. C. CATHERWOOD, Sedalia, Mo.: The commanding general directs me to say you can march in com- pany with the battalion, and that will afford you all the escort nec- essary. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: A. R. CONKLIN, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo., June 3, 1864. Col. JAMES MOFERRAN: SIR: On the 27th day of May past the village of Shanghai, John- son County, Mo., was burned by guerrillas. Not only were the buildings destroyed, but also a large part of the household property and provisions with them belonging to the citizens of the place. Be- ing poor people this destruction of their property and snbsistence and means of support has placed them in very destitute and straightened circumstances. I would most respectfully recommend that subsistence be issued by the Government to the following- named families, who were burned out at Shanghai at the time state Page 199 Cixxp. XLVI.] 199 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IITNION. above. They are in a very needy condition. Four of them have been doing duty in the company of citizen guards of which I am captain: Noah Tessons family, 5 in number; Dennis Hacklers family, 5 in number; Mrs. Cecils family, 8 in number; Mark Shumates fam- ily, 5 in number; Mrs. Taylors family, 4 in number; John Boaten- hamers family, 2 in number. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN ANDERSON, Captain of Citizen Guard$. SNIBAR STATION, Mo., June 3, 1864. Lient. E. L. BERTHOUD Actin~fAssistaiil Adjutant- General, Kansas ~Jily, Mo.: LIEUTENANT: I am grieved to inform you of the killing of one Mr. Rainey, last night, by the bushwhackers. They also burned his house. His wife came to this station early this morning and informed me of the fact. I have sent some men to bury him. Mr. Rainey was living some 3 miles northeast from this station, in the timber and near the Sni. She informed me that they came to the house and called for Mr. Rainey to come outdoors, and she refused to have him do so and locked the door, whereupon they set fire to the house and when he ran out they shot him. She also states that the bushwhackers said that Mr. Hopkins had been killed by the Federals, and 3 or 4 more, and thought, or rather knew, that he (Mr. Rainey) had been giving information to the Federals. Mr. Hopkins is the noted bushwhacker that I have informed you about before, and was recognized by one of my men at the time our men were attacked near the Blue, and one of the corporals fired at him and saw him fall from his horse, but did not know whether he killed him or not, as there were 3 more bushwhackers after him at the same time. I am, lieutenant, very respectfully, your obedient servant, THOS. MOSES, JR., Captain, Commanding Station. HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARKANSAS CAVALRY, Camp Cameron, near Forsyth, Mo., June 3, 1864. Brig. Gen. J. B. SANBORN, Commanding District of Southwest Missouri: GENERAL: I am informed that 400 of Hunters, Shelbys, and Ca- bells commands are prowling in the vicinity of Comps Mills, 15 miles south of Berryville, or southwest on Kings River. There ~s a rumor afloat that there would be m force concentrated north of Berryville sufficient to capture a commissary train going to Cass- ville, meaning the train sent with the detachment from here to Cass- ville. I have learned besides of 100 of Hunters men passing through Kingston, in the direction of Huntsville, on 31st May. The two squadrons intended to occupy Cross Hollow will arrive at Cassville to-morrow with Colonel Cameron. I have in my command here only 50 mounted men. I intend to send them on a reconnaissance towards the mouth of North Fork of White River. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN E. PHELPS, Colonel Second Arkansas Cavalry Page 200 200 LOUISIANA A~TD THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., June 3, 1864. Col. 0. D. GREENE Assistant Adjutant-General: The Seventh Kansas scout returned to Palmyra to-day. They mustered out 2 guerrillas. The two squadrons leave here for Saint Louis to-morrow unless you can leave them with me. I need them or other troops very much. Can they stay? CLINTON B. FISK Brigadier-General, Commaniling. SAINT JOSEPH, 1~{o., June 3, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Commanding Department of the Missouri: We have ascertained beyond a doubt who committed the late murders in this county, and are making every effort to secure them. I very much need reliable troops. The feeling has become so bitter between the two classes of militia in this region that they are ready and eager to cut each others throats. The disarming loyal men and using them to arm traitors has caused a feeling in this region that cannot be described on paper. You must see before you can prop- erly appreciate it. Neither class of militia ought now to be placed on duty. Foreign troops, who do not know the people and will not enter into their neighborhood quarrels, should be sent here if possible. If it is prac- ticable to send me Major Wilson and a battalion of the Third Cav- alry, Missouri State Militia. I would be very glad. The company of Paw Paws on duty at New Market surrendered to 25 busliwhackers without flriiig a gun, gave up their guns and arms, and saw them destroyed without offering the least resistance. They were either cowards or traitors. Their lieutenant-colonel writes me that they were probably the latter. I shall punish them if I can find loyal men ~nough to carry out my orders. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General, Commanding. MACON, Mo., June 3, 1864. Col. J. P. SANDERSON, Provost-Marshal- General, Saint Louis, Mo.: Do you want me to come to Saint Louis to-day? If so, what shall I do with my men? Please let me know. H. TRUMAN. SAINT LOUIS, Mo., June 3, 1864. II. TRUMAN, Macon, Mo.: Come on here. Leave your men at Macon. J. P. SANDERSON, Provost-Marshal-General Page 201 CORRESPONDENCE, fl~C. --UNIO~. 201 MACON, Mo., June 3, 1864. Colonel SANDERSON, Provost-Marshal- General, Saint Louis, Mo.: Am wanted in the field and will move before I come to yon. H. TRUMAN, Captain. SAINT Louis, Mo., June 3, 1864. H. TRUMAN, Macon, Mo.: Second dispatch received. Very well go anead. J. P. SANDERSON. MACON CITY, Mo., June 3, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Saint Louis, Mo.: I am ready to move. Shall I or not? It is a military necessity. H. TRUMAN. SAINT Louis, Mo., June 3, 1864. H. TRUMAN, Macon, Afo.: Second dispatch received. Very well. Go ahead. The views con- tained in your dispatch to Colonel Sanderson are mine also. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. MACON, Mo., June 3, 1864. Col. J. P. SANDERSON, Provost-Marshal- General, Saint Louis, Mo.: I will move immediately and accomplish what you want me, sure. H. TRUMAN. MACON, Mo., June 3, 1864. General FISK: General Rosecrans telegraphed H. T. to go ahead on his scout. He has started in the direction of Saint Joseph and is as tight as a brick. JOHN F. WILLIAMS, Colonel. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT oF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 3, 1864. Col. J. F. WILLIAMS, Macon, Mo.: The company of Paw Paws you placed on duty at New Market have turned out traitors to a man and joined the bushwhackers after breaking up their arms. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General Page 202 202 LOUISIANA AND TILE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. LOHAP. XLVI. MACON, Mo., June 3, 1864. General FISK: There are no troops stationed at Randolph or Chariton. I have a scout in Chariton. Major Leonard is at Fayette. JOHN F. WILLIAMS. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 3, 1864. Maj. R. LEONARD, Comdg. Ninth Gay., Missouri State Militia, Fayette, Mo.: MAJOR: We are in receipt of your communication touching the conduct and reliability of H. T. Previous information of himself and party led us to the conclusion that the work assigned them had been accomplished faithfully and in as orderly a manner as the dis- guise they assumed would admit. His statements were fully cor- roborated by Sergeant Westly, who commanded the men, and who appears to be an honest, faithful soldier. They assure us the bal- ance of the party will corroborate their statement. We have taken steps to find out their unanimous opinion. Copy* of the facts given us confidentially by them is inclosed herein for your personal perusal and benefit. Their statements and your opinion of some of the parties men- tioned are certainly very different. Is it not possible these men have been reported as committing depredations by some of the semi- rebels who wish to annoy the authorities? The parties mentioned in this document will undoubtedly bear watching, even if the report should be highly colored. Your communication will control us in the main until we are thoroughly convinced you are mistaken. H. T. will not be sent there again very soon. His party is at Macon, and will remain there for the present. General Fisk has confidence in your ability to take care of that region and to kill the despera- does. I have the honor to be, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. A. HOLLOWAY, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 3, 1864. Capt. BENJAMIN F. POE, Plattsburg: CAPTAIN: You will order one of your lieutenants with a squad, say 15 men, to Ridgeley, where they will remain until the loyal men of that section can organize. You had better not weaken your force at Plattsburg, but call in additional men of your company. Keep safe, be cautious, preserve good order and discipline, and exterminate every bushwhacker you can find. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. * Not found Page 203 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.~NION. 203 BYNUMVILLE, CHARITON COUNTY, Mo., JAMES LANE COUNCIL, No. 79, IN COUNCIL, June 3, 1864. General Fi~ SIR: On receipt of your order we wish to comply by stating some facts concerning our disloyal element. Our country is full of horse thieves and rebel bushwhackers, who are committing all kinds of depredations. For instance, on the 1st of this month, there were 6 horses and other property, and 1 man, by the name Clark, blind- folded and taken off and word left that he would be kept for a host- age for one thief at Macon City. Their fate is to be the same under the present circumstances. We feel no safety from one hour to another.. We pray your honor for prQtection, either by the military authorities, or give the loyal men the means and authority by which they can rid their neighbor- hood of thieves and bushwhackers and those who feed and harbor them, for we best know them. One case of disloyalty is that Lieu- tenant Dodge did go to Macoii City and get some forty-three guns, and did give them to rebels, and they are better armed than we. One rebel by the name of William M. East has this week rode three horses down, and he is not the only one riding for thieves. It is our firm opinion that their exertions are for the benefit of bushwhackers and thieves. We will act as a reserve or go foremost with your scouts, or act ourselves by your consent. We have concluded to patrol the roads until we get further orders. For these favors we ask and pray your honor for a speedy action and answer. Yours, with respect, WILLIAM WHITIKER, Secretary. JOHN W. SISSON, - President. JOHN BASTELL, Vice-President. Indorsed by all present. SAINT JOSEPH, June 3, 1864. Maj. J. M. CLARK, Eighty-second Enrolled Missouri Militia, Platte City: MAJOR: I am in receipt of your communication of 2d instant. I have had a full report of the New Market affair, and am constrained to believe that the company on duty there were either cowards or traitors, and it is quite probable that they were the latter. It will require the closest scrutiny on your part, and you must at once arrest the officers in command of the company and order them to these headquarters. I must confess it begins to look as if the Paw Paws (some of them, at least) cannot be trusted. Nearly every one of the murderous gang of villains who are prowling through your county were members of Paw Paw companies in this county. I hope your Paw Paws will demonstrate their loyalty and fidelity by catching and killing the rascals. Dont fail. Give me information whenever you have it. I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General Page 204 ~O4 LOUISIANA AND THE ThANSMISSIS8JPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS, Platte City, June 3, 1864. Brig. Gen. C. B. FISK, Gomdg. District of North Missouri, Saint Joseph, Mo. GENERAL: I am requested to inform you of the arrival of Captain Adams, of the Ninth Missouri State Militia Cavalry, accompanied by Captain Snyder, of Arnoldsville, Buchanan County. Captain Adams joined the forces under Capt. W. T. Woods, on the north side of Platte River, yesterday about 12 oclock, and crossing the river they united with the command of Capt. R. D. Johnston, when, after consultation, they thought best to report to me at this place for further orders. During their absence in the field I have obtained information that I hope and believe will lead to the capture of Thornton and his clan. My arrangements were all made, and I was only awaiting the return of Captains Wbods and Johnston and Lieu- tenant Hawkins to take the field, in connection with Captain Kern- per, from Liberty, when Captain Adams reached town. I sent a dispatch to Captain Kemper at dusk, after receiving which he moved to this place, reaching here about 12 oclock last night. Having more than sufficient force to operate on this side of Platte River Ii detailed Captain Woods command and sent hi~n to the other side, that some sign that had been Overlooked in the haste of the pursuit might be now closely examined into. He left last evening. The commands of Captains Adams, Kemper, and Snyder left this morning early for the Clay County hue. I have had n~o report from either party up to this time, 1 oclock, but I have every confidence in the success of both. My information is sadly at fault if Captain Adams and command be not heard from to some effect; Captain Woods, also, although I have little faith in what he has to work from. General, I thought it necessary, before hearing of Captain Adams being ordered here, to call in a company of militia (Company M, Preston Simpson commanding) on duty, as well as communicate with and ask the assistagce of Captain Kemper in this matter. I shall retire Captain Simpsons company as soon as Captain Wilson can take command of the post at Farley and I learn that the forces in the field need no support, which I have no idea they will. I will try and be at headquarters as soon as this matter is properly disposed of. There are several things I wish your attention called to, among them the action of the men at New Market. I would be glad if an inves- tigation of the affair was ordered. I will report from time to time as circumstances require. I remain, general, yours, most respectfully, J. M. CLARK, Maj. 82d Peg. Enrolled Mo. Mil., Oomdg., Platte County, Mo. P. 5. I have to send this by special messenger, as the mail is closed. Yours, J. M. C. SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., June 3, 1864. Maj. J. M. CLARK, Eighty-second Enrolled Missouri Militia, Platte City: MAJOR: I am in receipt of your communication of this date, by hands of Lieutenant Sayle. I hope the lead you have struck will prove a good one, and the results prove th~tt your information wa Page 205 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.U~JON. 205 CHAP. XLVI] Correct. I wrote YOU to-day directing that you thoroughly investi- gate the disgraceful conduct at New Market. The Paw Paws owe it to themselves to see that the foul stain is washed out. Thornton captured and killed would be something toward disconcerting the plans of the villains. There must be many citizens in Clay and Platte who know all about Thorntons movements. Select ten of the most wealthy rebels and send them guarded to these head- quarters. You will without delay arrest and send to me, under proper guard, Clinton Cockrell, residing between Platte City and Weston. I have the evidence that will put him beyond further trouble during the war. Other heads will tumble. Do your whole duty with earnestness, and if possible secure the leaders of this new outbreak. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. LEAVENWORTH, KANS., June 3, 1864. Maj. Gen. S. R. CURTIS Commanding the Department of Kansas: SIR: Recent disturbances from the Cheyenne Indians in the western portion of your department hav9 resulted in the interrup- tion of the mails between Fort Riley and Fort Lamed, the stock tenders being (Iriven from their posts, one of them killed, and some of the stock taken away. These and other events indicate an un- settled and dangerous condition of the westerly end of this great route from Leavenworth to Fort Lamed. The late employ6s of the contractors and others decline entering upon the same duties unless assured of reason~ible protection from similar danger, so that it is impossible to continue the regular trips. This route is an important one to the military service, as well as the civil. It is the leading avenue for the supply of the mail to Fort Lamed, and much matter has usually been conveyed over it for Fort Lyon, Fort Union, Santa F6, and other points in New Mexico. I therefore most re- spectfully ask your attention to the subject, and, if the occasion shall seem to justify the exercise of your power in the premises, that you will detail such force and at such points as under the circumstances you shall deem necessary to protect the stations of the Kansas Stage Company, and to enable them to resume their regular postal service on said route. I have the honor to be, your obedient servant, CHARLES INGERSOLL, Agent of the Post~ Qifice Department. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS, Fort Leavenworth, June 3, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICERS, Forts Riley and Lamed: Give all possible protection to mails and trains. Saline and Coun- cil Grove will be occupied each with a company, and pickets will be arranged at stations. Block-houses must be erected at Saline and Council Grove. Major McKenny will attend personally to carry ing out 1j~hi~ order~ ~. R. CURTIS, Jlfajor-Genera Page 206 206 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. Brig. Gen. T. J. MOKEAN, TOPEKA, KANS., June 3, 1864. Commanding District of South Kansas: GENERAL: I have the honor to report to you the arrival of my company at this place as per Special Orders, No. 102, dated head- quarters Department of Kansas, Fort Leavenworth, Kans., May 18, 1864. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, ELISHA HAMMER, Gaptain, Gomdg. Company G, Seventh Iowa Cavalry. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, COLORADO TERRITORY Major-General CURTIS, Denver, Cob. Ter., June 3, 1864. Commanding Department of Kansas: DEAR GENERAL: I inclose copies of correspondence in relation to defense against hostile Indians. It will be destruction and death to Colorado if our lines of communication are cut off, or if they are not kept so securely guarded as that freighters will not be afraid to cross the plains, especially by the Platte River, by which our subsistence comes. We are now short of provisions and but few trains are on the way. I would t~espectfully ask that our troops may be allowed to defend us and whip these red-skin rebels into submission at once. I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN EVANS, Governor of Colorado Territory. [Inclosure No. 1.1 EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, COLORADO TERRITORY, Col. J. M. CHIvINGTON, Denver, June 3, 1864. Commanding District of Colorado: SIR: I inclose for your consideration a copy of a letter received from H. M. Fosdick. I have no doubt of the correctness of the statements therein made, and of the propriety of the request; and I hope that the exigencies of the service will permit the presence of an adequate military force in his neighborhood while the present danger from Indian hostilities exists. Your obedient servant, JOHN EVANS, Goveinor of Colorado Territory. [Sub-inclosure.] Hon. JOHN EVANS, BOONEvILLE, CoLo. TER., May 29, 1864. Governor, & c.: SIR: May I beg of you, in behalf of my own family and others in this settlement, if not incompatibk with the public interest, to allow the present military or an adequate force to remain at Camp Fill- more for defense of our border. It is at this point the Indians cross to and from the Ute lights, and it is here that women have bee Page 207 CHAP. XLVI.] 207 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. grossly abused, cattle killed, farmers driven from their lands, and fear and danger have run riot. Had I the honor of Colonel Ch.iv- ingtous acquaintance I would write him, but Shoup advises me to lay the matter before you, and views it as I do, a matter of impor- tance. Leaving my family here alone, as I am forced to, I am in constant dread that they may be abused by the Indians that pass and repass at this season of the year. I am not naturally timid, nor would I thus plead did I not know whereof I affirm. In this I am expressing the views of the whole settlement, and I am, faithfully, yours, H. M. FOSDICK. [Inclosure No. 2.] HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO, Denver, Cob. Ter., June 3, 1864. Gov. JOHN EVANS, Territory of Colorado: GoVERNOR: I am in receipt of your letter of this date, inclosing letter of Mr. Fosdick, on subject of protection from apprehended In- dian troubles on the Arkansas River, near Booneville, in reference to which I now have the honor to state in this formal manner the same I have verbally mentioned to you, that as a soldier I am compelled to obey the orders of my superior officers. These orders are to con- centrate all my available forces on the extreme southeast corner of this district, from which you will readily perceive, what I write with regret, that I cannot comply with the above-named request. Since my assuming the command here it has always been my aim to protect all our population from all possible danger, and from the orders under which I am acting, part of which are above quoted, you will readily see that I cannot keep the company now in the neighborhood of Booneville at its present station and obey my orders to send it to the extreme southeast part of the district. I inclose herewith copy of a letter from Lieutenant Shoup, commanding Camp Fillmore, which may serve to show you that there is not all the cause to fear that Mr. Fosdick apprehends. Yet, sir, believe me I am not insensible to the hourly danger of our outsettlements from the In- dians, and shall always, as heretofore, do all in my power to protect them. I am, Governor, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. CHIVINGTON, Cot. First Cavalry of Colorado, Commanding District. [Sub-inclosure.] CAMP FILLMORE, CoLo. TER., May 30, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 27th instant, with instructions not to break camp, to send detach- ment on scout, & c., all of which will be promptly and strictly exe- cuted. Since sending you the extract taken from Major Wynkoops letter, I have seen and conversed with Mrs. D. J. Hayden, of Pueblo, and Mrs. A. M. Robb, of the Huerfano, who have just arrived from the State by the Arkansas route, and who state that they were escorted from Fort Lamed to Fort Lyon by Lieutenant Eayre. Lieutenant E. informed them that when within one days march of Lamed he was attacked by the Cheyenne Indians, had a running fight for 7 or 8 miles, had ~3 or 4 men killed; thinks that many of the Indian Page 208 208 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. were killed, including one of the chiefs; also, that three trains have been robbed of all their animals by the Indians, and a man on the Big Bend on the Arkansas, who had a squaw for his wife, has lost all of his stock, the Indians making him ride off one of his own animals. Several other ranches are said to be robbed on the Kansas frontier. Surely this looks like trouble. Hope these fellows will get all the fighting they want. I believe there are no Indians in this locality at present, but will send out the party of 15 men to see if there are any bands spying around. I am, sir, with great respect, your obedient servant, GEO. L. SHOUP, First Lieut., First Car, of Cob., Comdg. Camp Fillmore. P. S.Since writing the above, Lieutenant Layre has arrived at this camp and confirmed all I have written. He will be in Denver in four days; will give you all the particulars in detail on his arrival. SHOUP. FORT LYON, CoLo. TER., June 3, 1864. Lieut. J. S. MAYNARD, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gem., District of Colorado: SIR: I have the honor to report, for the information of the colonel commanding, that I have just received a dispatch from Lieutenant Wilson, on outpost duty, to the effect that he had certain information of the approach of a body of Texans toward this post. From a Gov- ernment wagon-master he had learned of the capture of a train on the Cimarron, by what is supposed to be an advance guard of the rebels. The two sections of the independent battery left here this morning for Fort Lamed. I have sent an order for them to halt until further orders. I will send by this express for any detach- ments en route to this post from the west to make all haste. I have no guns, the two howitzers belonging to Lieutenant Eayres com- mand having been detained at Lamed by the commanding officer of that post. I will be as vigilant as possiblegive them another taste of Pigeons Ranch and Apache Cailon and see how they like it. I can hold my own against twice my number, from the fact of my men and horses being fresh, while theirs must be the contrary. Will send forward dispatch when anything of importance transpires. I am, sir, with respect, your obedient servant, E. W. WYNKOOP, ]tIaJor, Commanding Fort Lyon. CAMP 5 iVEILES ABOVE THE CROSSING OP THE HUERFANO, Friday, June 3, 1864. Col. J. M. CHIvINGTON: SIR: Agreeable with instructions, I send you an account of my arrival at this point. I started with Company E from Fort Garland on Wednesday, 1st of June, about 4 oclock in the afternoon. The roads over Saugre de Cristo Mountains are in a very bad condition, the ground being very soft and the road up the caflon very bad ~udeed, especially at the crossing of the creelis. I shall arrive wit Page 209 CHAP. XLVI.] 209 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.TJNION. command at Pueblo in two and a half days drive from this place, provided I can cross the creeks, which I understand are very high. I have thus far been very fortunate with my stock, but I understand that Captain Soule has taken up two that stampeded before I took comniand. I wish you would have them sent down, as I am very short of horses and they were the best in the company. I shall be out of forage by the time II arrive at Pueblo. I have fifteen da~ys rations. I have seven Government wagons, a portion of which r shall send back to Fort Garland in the morning. A messenger tells me that the roads are terrible and that the Arkansas cannot be forded at any place, but I shall try and get through as soon as I can. Yours, respectfully, ISAAC GRAY, Captain Co. E, First Cavalry of Colorado. P. S.I shall send this by messenger to Pueblo. I. G. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST, iiiliilwaukee, Wis., June 3, 1864. Brig Gen. T. C. H. SMITH, Comdg. District of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wis.: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that the three companies of the Thirtieth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry ordered to Saint Paul be sent off to-morrow afternoon, 4th instant, and that you give the necessary orders to the quartermasters department for their transportation. I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. F. MELINE, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. MILWAUKEE, WIS., June 3, 1864. Brig. Gen. H. H. SIBLEY, Saint Paul, Miun.: Send the 80 Indian prisoners to Camp Kearny, Davenport. By command: J. F. MELINE, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DIST. of MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, Miun., June 3, 1864. Maj. J. F. MELINE, Actg. Asst. Adji. Gem., Dept. of the Northwest, Milwaukee: Prisoners will be sent to Camp Kearny as soon as a steamer can be obtained. Please keep movement secret, thus prevent excitement. H. H. SIBLEY, Brigadier-General, Commanding. 14 R RvOL XXXIV, PT I Page 210 210 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST, Brig. Gen. H. H. SIBLEY, Milwaukee, Wis., June 3, 1864. (Jommandina District of Minnesota: GENERAL: Your letter of the 30th ultimo has been received. Of course I only expect under the circumstances that you will do all you can and carry out as far as possible the plan of operations pre- scribed for the summer campaign and the establishment of military posts. I cannot but think that you somewhat overestimate the dan- ger to the frontier of Minnesota. So far as Ii can learn, both from your own dispatches and from other sources, all of the hostile In- dians except the fragments of the lower Sioux bands now within the British lines have concentrated oii the Missouri River, many hun- dreds of miles from the Minnesota frontier. From those Indians you cannot expect any considerable raids upon Minnesota. Neither do I at all believe that the outlaws near Pembina are likely to come down to the frontier settlements of Minnesota, and if they do, a few companies of cavalry are certainly sufficient. My own belief is that you will have no raids in Minnesota, except, perhaps, near the Iowa line. Such parties of raiders will probably come from the direction of James River, and their raids will end with the establishment of military posts in that region. I must again impress upon you the very great desire I have to locate the post at least as far west as James River, even if you must find a point as far north as a due west line from Abercrombie. Farther north than that I do not wish to place the post. The Head of the Cotean seems to me out of position, and I trust you will not determine upon it except in the last resort, and certainly not until a very careful examination of the valley of the James River has been made. Even with inferior advantages I prefer a point on the James. I seilt you a company of the Veteran Reserves for Fort Snelling. The company is at least 90 strong, and from it you can furnish what- ever aid to enforce the draft you can spare. If necessary, absolutely, you must try to pick up detachment here and there for the purpose. My experience has taught me to place little faith in threats about resisting the draft. I doubt if there will be opposition anywhere which cannot be put down by a detachment of 10 men. An order is sent you to-day to transfer your Indian prisoners to Davenport. I think no engineer officer will be necessary to establish either of your military posts. I had much rather trust the matter to an officer familiar with Indians and with the necessities of military Stations on the frontier. I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN POPE, Major- General, Commanding. Maj. TEN BROECK, MILWAUKEE, WIs., June 3, 1864. Davenport, Iowa: General Sibley will send 80 Indian prisoners, men, women, and children, to be confined at Camp Kearny. Please make preparation to receive them. J. F. MELINE, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General Page 211 ChAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 211 WASHINGTON, D. C., June 4, 1864. Lieutenant-General GRANT, In the Field: * * * * * * * General Canby has sent forces to Memphis to protect Shermans communications. I doubt if he will be able to do much on Mobile at present. Moreover, the movement would be too late to help Sherman. The latter is in possession of Allatoona Pass and 15 moving against Marietta. ~ H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, l7iclcsburg, Miss., June 4, 1864. (Via Cairo, Ill., 10th. Received 4 a. in., 11th.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff, Washington City, D. C.: The telegram in relation to the Department of the Missouri has been received, and instructions have been sent to General Rosecrans. The troops drawn from his command will be assembled at Memphis, for the reason that I do not wish to concentrate a large force at this point until I am prepared to occupy and hold the railroad from this place to Monroe. For a like reason, and for the purpose of watch- ing the approaches from Red River, the force to be drawn from the Department of the Gulf is being concentrated at Morgauza. From this place General Emory reports that an attempt by Taylors force to cross the Atchafalaya had been frustrated. The troops that had crossed dispersed, and a large quantity of commissary stores and clothing captured. The Shreveport road had been exaniined up as far as Monroe, and, with the exception of the part destroyed by our troops and some trestle-work burned by the enemy, found to be in such condition that it can be easily put in running order. ED. R. S. CANBY, llfajor-General, Commanding. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, Vicksburg, June 4, 1864. QUARTERMASTERGENERAL, Washington, D. C.: The railroad from this place to Monroe, except about 18 miles destroyed by our own troops and some trestle-work destroyed by the rebels, is in tolerable condition. About 25 miles of rail for the track and switches, and the road equipments for a line of 76 miles, suffi- cient to meet the wants of an army of 40,000 men, should be pro- vided at once. Lumber for immediate use can be cut here. In the further progress of the work four first-class portable steam lumber mills will be required. The Saint Louis mills are probably the best. ED. R. S. CANBY, Major- General, Commanding. *The whole of this dispatch will be printed in Vol. XXXVI Page 212 212 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSiPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. ALLATOONA CREEK, GA., June 4, 1864. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY, Comdg. Div. of West Mississippi, via Cairo. Your dispatch of May 26 is received. I agree with you that you can attempt nothing offensive in West Louisiana this year. Prevent, however, any of Kirby Smiths force from coining across the Missis- sippi; and I would like a strong feint or real attack on Mobile via Pascagoula in connection with Admiral Farraguts fleet. General A. J. Smiths division, re-enforced by troops that I can spare from Vicksburg, in all 10,000, would be sufficient. I know from prisoners taken that all the troops in Alabama are here with Johnston, and he is calling for every man from the Southwest. W. T. SHERMAN, Major- General. Commanding. SPRINGFIELD, ILL., June 4, 1864. (Received Memphis, 6th.) Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY, Vicksburg: The One hundred and thirty-third [Illinois], Colonel Phillips, left here yesterday for duty at Rock Island. The One hundred and thirty-fourth left Chicago last night for Columbus. The One hun- dred and thirty-second will leave to-day for the same place. The One hundred and thirty-sixth, One hundred and thirty-seventh, and One hundred and thirty-ninth will leave on Monday for the same place. ALLEN C. FULLER, Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 196. Washington, June 4, 1864. * * * * * * * 31. Lieut. Col. C. B. Hinsdill, chief commissary of subsistence, Sixteenth Army Corps, is hereby relieved from duty in that corps, and will report in person, without delay, to Major-General Canby, U. S. Volunteers, commanding Military Division of West Missis- sippi, for assignment to duty. * * * * * * By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, No. 7. Vicksburg, Miss., June 4, 1864. The Department of the Missouri having been added to the Military Division of West Mississippi, the general orders heretofore issued from these headquarters will apply to that department, and be ob- served accordingly. The troops from the Departments of the Qulf Page 213 CHAP. )~LVI.] 213 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. Arkansas, and Missouri, and from the posts on the east bank of the Mississippi, that hav e been, or that may hereafter be, designated, under authority from these headquarters, for service in the field, will report direct to the major-general commanding the division, in all that relates to their organization, discipline, equipment, and move- ments. These reports will be in additioii to the customary reports to the headquarters of the command from which these troops are or may be drawn, which will be continued while they are serving within the limits of those commands. By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby: C. T. CHRISTENSEN, Major, Assistant Adjutant- General.. OFFICE OF CHIEF ENGINEER, DEPT. OF THE GULF, New Orleans, June 4, 1864. Maj. Gen. N. P. BANKS, Commanding Departni~ent of the Gulf: GENERAL: I have the honor to submit the following statement, in reply to your communication of to-day, in regard to the garrison of the military posts in this department. I will take up the posts in the order given in the list furnished me, as far as possible: Highland Stoclcade.This is an outpost 7 miles below Baton Rouge, and will be considered under that head. Plaguemine.The general system of river defense, which reqnires the occupation of different points on the banks of the river by gar- risons, well fortified, justifies the occupation of Plaquemine, which is a good landing place and is at the mouth of Bayou Plaquemine, which is navigable for our gun-boats at high water. It is also within a few miles of Indian Village, near which passes the principal route by which the enemy would invade the La Fourche District. The value of this post, in view of the permanent occupation of the La Fourche District, is more fully discussed in my report to the adju- tant-general of the department, dated June 1, 1864. The garrison should be full 800 strong. The post is now garrisoned with colored troops. The arms in possession of most of our colored troops are entirely unsuitable for the defense of fortified positions, and the garrison should either be armed with rifles or white troops sent there. Barrancas, Fla., Fort Pickens, and Camp Asboth.The present garrison (1,648) is the minimum that shonld be assigned. This force should be able to hold their position until re-enforcements could be sent again~t any attack likely to be made for some time to come. Key IVest.The present garrison is necessary for the protection of public property and preservation of order among the rebel popu- latioii of the island. Tortu gas, Fort Jefferson.This fort should at no time have a less garrison than at present, and an efficient garrison is now required to guard the large number of prisoners there. Some of these prison- ers are very desperate characters, being sentenced for life. Captain Mcfarland, U. S. engineer in charge of the work, considers the gar- rison too small. Fort Myers, Fla.This fort is of no importance to us, but is held by refugees and is a good point of refuge for them Page 214 214 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISsjppj [CHAP. XLVI. Matagorda Island.This point is of the greatest importance in view of the invasion of Texas, and if abandoned by us will be very difficult to obtain possession of again. In view of the favorable ter- mination of the present struggle in the East, it is of great importance that we should possess a secure harbor on the coast of Texas, so that our forces could be rapidly thrown into the country and take prompt advantage of the disaffection following disaster to the rebel cause in the East. The garrison may be safely reduced to 2,500 men. I be- lieve we have men enough to justify the holding of this place. Port Hudson is the most important post, next to New Orleans, in the department. The present garrison is larger than necessary. The Board assembled here last year fixed the garrison at 2,500, but for greater security, I would place it at 4,000. New Orleans and its immediate outposts, comprising Camp Para- pet, Carrollton, & c. The force in New Orleans, 2,521 men of all arms, exclusive of 1,146 in the camp of distribution, is required for the preservation of order, protection of public property, provost guards, & c., and is, of course, immediately available for the defense of the immediate approaches of the city. Carroilton and Camp Parapet.These troops, numbering 4,052, are available for the defense of the line of Camp Parapet. Those at Carroliton are camped there on account of greater economy in ob- taining supplies and the superior grounds for encampments. Fort Banks is part of the defensive line on the right bank of the river, and the garrison of 90 men is now required to keep the fort in order. Jefferson City.This force of 58 men is, I presume, a provost guard. Kennerville, Mannings plantation, White Hall, Sand Hill, Bonnet Ciarre, Pass Manchac, and Dc Sair Station are the natural outposts of the city on the left bank of the river. I would recommend an increase in the cavalry force, which could be obtained from Carroll- ton, where there is a force of 770 cavalry. Algiers, La.This force of 598 men, unless required at Algiers for provost guard and similar purposes, should be posted at the Company Canal, which is the line of defense on the right bank of the river, and about 2,000 of the force now on this side of the river should be trans- ferred to the same point. Bayou Saint John, Lake port, and Lake End.These posts are outposts between the city and Lake Pontchartrain, and the force on the lake (234) is too small to effectually prevent persons from passing through our lines. Proctorville and Chalmette. This force of 201 men closes the route of approach to the city from Lake Borgue. The total force now in the city of New Orleans and its immediate approaches, exclusive of the camp of distribution and of cavalry instruction at Greenville, is 9,560. This force comprises numerous detachments and has not the full efficiency as & fighting body. Should it be proposed to hold the La Fourche District, which would require a much larger force than that now assigned, this force could be reduced to 6,560 and the remaining 3,000 be added to the force in La Fourche; but if it be intended not to hold that district strongly, the force for the defense of the city should be increased to full 1,200 efficient troops. These would be obtained from La Fourche and Matagorda Page 215 CHAP. XLVI.] 215 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. La Fourche District.The present force of 3,100 men is not suffi- cient to hold this district and would be driven back into New Orleans. My views as to the force and its disposition necessary to hold this section are given fully in my reports of 1st instant. Baton Rouge.T his point is the most favorahie one for the camp- ing and drilling of troops in the department, and has always been occnpied on this account. It also affords great facilities for hospitals and is a healthy place. The blnff is very low and the place would hardly be tenable to an enemy opposed by onr gnn-boats. The pres- ent garrison is larger than is necessary to hold the place. It num- bers 6,978 men. The Board which met here last summer assigned 1000 as the garrison. It is almost impossible to construct fortifica- tions of any strength at this point without involving the destruction of a large part of the town. The garrisons of the permanent works, Ship Island, Forts Pike, Macomb, Forts Saint Philip and Jackson, Fort Livingston, are suffi- cient, with the exception of Fort Livingston, which should be in- creased to 250 men. These forts control all the water approaches to New Orleans and require all the care and attention that can be be- stowed by the present garrisons. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, D. C. HOUSTON, ]IIaj., A. D. C., and Chief Engineer, Dept. of the Gulf. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. 19TH A. C. AND U. S. FORCES, No. 129. ]Iiliorganza, La., June 4, 1864. 1. The Seventy-Fifth New York Veteran Volunteers, Col. Robert B. Merritt commanding, is assigned to the First Brigade, Second Division, Nineteenth Army Corps. * * * * * * * By command of BrigadierGeneral Emory FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, June 4, 1864. Brig. Gen. DANIEL ULLMANN, Comdg. U. S. Forces, Port Hudson: GENERAL: The Ninety-sixth Regiment U. S. Infantry, colored (engineer regiment), has been ordered to report to you for special duty on the construction, repairs, and preservation of the works at Port Hudson. The commanding officer of the regiment will be placed in charge of the fortifications, so far as relates to the above object, and will carry on the work in accordance with the instruc- tions he may receive from the chief engineer of the department. By command of Major-General Banks: J. SCHUYLER CROSBY, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General Page 216 216 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., June 4, 1864. Colonel TRUMBULL, Corndg. Ninth Iowa Cavalry, Devalls Bluff: SIR: You will not move your camp to Ashleys Station to-morrow if it rains. Wait for a clear day. You will send the battalion to re-enforce Geigers command to-morrow, as heretofore ordered. By command of Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr: CHARLES W. MINER, Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. SAINT LOUIS, Mo., June 4, 1864. (Received 5.10 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: I report that all troops ordered from this department down the river have left, with the exception of two companies on distant scout, which will leave in a day or two. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. SAINT LOUIS, Mo., June 4, 1864. Col. E. D. TOWNSEND, (Received 5.10 p.m.) Assistant Adjutant-General, Washington, D. C.: I must beg the attention of the War Department to my telegram to General Halleck stating that the diminution of the forces in this department renders it impossible to protect our depots and communi- cations, and at the same time protect the people, and asking instruc- tions as to the wishes and intentions of the Government in reference thereto. The most deplorable murders and disorders are reported within the last few days in Southeast Missouri from guerrillas. North Missouri is also beginning to be harassed by guerrilla parties. The necessity of a small body of disciplined troops from some other State to be stationed in that region is becoming more and more apparent and pressing. W. S. ROSECRANS Major- General, Cornman~1ing. Maj. Gen. W. S. ROSECRANS: YICKSBURG, June 4, 186411 a. m. Your telegrams of the 26th and 27th have been received. The operations in West Mississippi will, in a great measure, cover Mis- souri from invasion. We cannot prevent raids until the rebels are driven out of Southwestern Arkansas and Northeastern Louisiana. This can only be done by the concentration of all our forces. Your important depots must, of course, be protected, but all troops not necesary for this purpose should be pyepared at once for the field and sent to Memphis. I rely upon you to send forward as many as possible from your department. The people of Missouri should be able to control rebel elements now within that State. I will write more particularly by mail. ED. R. S. CANBY, Major-General Page 217 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDE~CI~, F~TC.UNION. ~17 BOONvILLE, June 4, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Commanding Department of the Missouri: GENERAL: Cooper County is infested with about 50 or 75 bush- whackers. N. Leonard, a Union man;was robbed and wounded in the hand. This morning the stage was turned back from George- town. Reports continue to come in of robberies having been com- mitted all over the county. The people of Cooper County are anxious for troops to be sent or organized here. General, our En- rolled Militia can be made reliable in very short time. Respectfully, D. ~. WEAR, Cot. Fifty-second Regiment Enrolled Missouri Militia. BOONVILLE, Mo., June 4, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Commanding Department of the Missourn: A messenger just in from Pilot Grove states from 100 to 200 bush- whackers there. They killed Mr. Mays; wounded 2 other Union men. They report themselves from Kansas. I have called out the citizSns, and will arm them and make the best defense possible. D. W. WEAR, Cot. Fifty-second Regiment Enrolled Missouri Militia. HEADQUARTERS SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT, Saint Louis, Mo., June 4, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General, Dept. of the Missouri: MAJOR: I respectfully request instructions as to the execution of General Orders, No. 44, Department of the Missouri, current series. Is it intended that the conimanding officer of a regiment, where a portion of the regiment is detached at different stations in the dis- trict and not under his command, will make the monthly inspections of arms, & c., of the entire regiment? There is no regiment in my district stationed at one post. They are all divided and stationed at different stations, frequently remote from each other. For instance, the First Infantry, Missouri State Militiatwo companies are on duty at Saint Louis, two at Benton Barracks, two at Bloomfield, and the remaining four in the District of Rolla. It will require 7 officers, as there are seven regiments and p arts of regiments in my district, to be in the field nearly or quite all of the time to make these inspections, and in the majority of cases would require the officers to go into other districts to complete their in- sp ections. It appears to me that it is wholly unnecessary to send each commanding officer of a regim~nt to every post at which troops of his regiment are stationed, to make monthly inspections of arms, & c. The inspections could be quite a~ rigidly and completely made by the district inspector, and not add very materially to the duties of his office. My attention was called to this subject by a portion of the indorsement on Lieutenant-Colonel Herders inspection repor Page 218 218 ILGUISIANA AND TIlE TRANS-MISSissIppi. [CHAP. XLVI. of the First Infantry, Missouri State Militia, for the month of May, returned through these headquarters to-day. Lieutenant-Colonel Herder reported all the companies of his regiment then under his command. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, THOMAS EWING, JR., Brigadier- General. [Indorsement.] I recommend the following modifications of General Orders, No. 44, current series: The senior officer present on duty, in the same command, with any number of companies of the same regiment, will inspect the arms, as required in General Orders, No. 44, current series, from these headquarters, and report the same, on the regular form referred to in said order, to commanding officer of his regiment serving in the department, who will consolidate all the various reports~ thus received and forward the consolidated report to department head- quarters. J. TOTTEN, Brigadier-General. The major-general commanding department directs that General Orders, No. 44, current series, be modified in accordance with the above recommendation. J. TOTTEN, Brigadier-General. CAPE GIRARDEAU, June 4, 1864. General EWING, Commanding: The following just received from Charleston: Colonel ROGERS: The guerrillas destroyed the telegraph line for some distance last night, and swear they intend to keep it down. I will be after them soon. I fear ambush in repair- ing the line. EWING, Commanding, From Bloomfield: Three guerrillas killed an old Union man [namedi Hicks, about 7 miles from here, last night. They shot him while at work in his garden. I sent out a party last night and another this morning. Somebody will be hurt before they return. HILLER. J. B. ROGERS, Colonel. CAPE GIRARDEAU, June 4, 1864. General EWING, Commanding: The following order has been sent to all my subordinates: You will not capture, under any circumstances, any man known to be a guerrilla or acting with them. They will be killed when and where found. J. B. ROGERS, Colonel, Commanding Page 219 ~iu~r. XLVL] CO13~RESPONDEXCE, I~TC.tINION. ~19 CAPE GIRARDEAU, June 4, 1864. General EWING, Gommanding: Colonel Hiller is anxious to organize a force of volunteer enrolled militia at Bloomfield for service through the summer. Many Union men are there who cannot live while the leaves are on. Such a force would be a good auxiliary against guerrillas, from their intimate knowledge of the country and people. They are clamorous to be armed. Hiller says he can raise them at once. They are good in a local, individual warfare such as these guerrillas wage. They are merciless, and the only danger is that they might bring private aiil- mosities into the contest. They have had wrongs that would stir a fever in the blood of age. ,~,. B. ROGERS, Colonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT, ~Jaint Louis, Mo., June 4, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Cape Girardeau: I can have issued to any colonel of militia in my district double- barreled shotguns, in possession of the State authorities, and requi- site ammunition. I think you had better see the commanders of militia regiments around you and arrange to have them draw the arms and issue them to provisional companies, made up of select men and officers from each regiment. In that way a force can be organized which will be efficient and regular, and which may be called into active service, armed and clothed by General Rosecrans or commander of the Missouri Militia, whenever he deems it neces- sary to do so; and which force, when not actually called out, can preserve the neighborhood in which the several companies are raised from theft and murders by petty bands of guerrillas. The requisi- tions for the shotguns should be drawn by regimental and brigade commanders. Answer. THOMAS EWING, JR., Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT, Saint Louis, Mo., June 4, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Pilot Knob: I want Companies B, E, F, and G sent to north Missouri. I want Company D at Patterson. Did you not send Company D to Patter- son yesterday; if not, what is the cause of the delay? The order was sent from here the day before yesterday about 3 p. m. If it was not received the same day, ascertain the cause of the delay, if practicable, and report to me. THOMAS EWING, JR., Brigadier-General. PILOT KNOB, June 4, 1864. Lient. H. HANNAITS, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General: I got the telegram about 8 oclock the evening of the 2d. Started Company D to Patterson yesterday; will get there to-day. Coin Page 220 LOUISIANA AND THE TEANS-MISSISSIPPJ. ~OHA1. XLVI. panies B and F will be here to-morrow evenin* I will start them off next day for Sullivan Station. Report of blanks, books, & c., will be sent in to-day. The cause of this delay was that my adju- tant was ordered to Saint Louis on a court-martial and I have been almost alone, and had more work than I could do. We were both on a scout when yon first sent the order. J. F. TYLER, Colonel, Commanding. PILOT KNOB, June 4, 1864. Lieut. H. HANNAHS, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General: Yesterday I got a dispatch saying, Send Company D of Third Missouri State Militia Cavalry to Patterson. It has gone to-day. I got one saying, Send Companies B and F with D and E, under Major Bartlett, to Sullivan Station, Southwest Branch Pacific Rail- road. Please tell me what is wrong that I may correct it. J. F. TYLER, Colonel, Commanding. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, ROLLA, Mo., June 4, 1864. Assistant Adjutant-General: The stage is running regularly and without interruption since I have been in command of the district. 0. GUITAR, Brigadier- General. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 4, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant A~jutant- General: The evidence confirms the statement in my dispatch of last night, that there are about 600 guerrillas between this point and the Mis- souri River. The troops are hunting them, but they manage to avoid any engagement. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-.General of Volunteers. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 4, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General: I respectfully recommend that Major-General Curtis be advised that there are evidences of a comicentration of several hundred guer- rillas, evidently with the intenuion of making a raid upon some point in Missouri or Kansas. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-General of Volunteers Page 221 CHAP. XLVI.] 221 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. WARRENSBURG, June 4, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Commanding Department of the Missouri: Philips movement is to ~ie southeast. The guerrillas are directly opposite, course northwest. Philips moving at this time does not leave force enough to occupy the country. Our troops are moving night and day constantly, and daily fight the guerrillas. The guer- rillas have no lines of retreat to cut off. They scatter when attacked, each man taking a separate route, meeting at some agreed point 20 miles off in four hours. Our troops understand this warfare, are full of zeal, are brave and energetic, but it is an intangible warfare. If there is not urgent reason, I respectfully ask that the order to move the Seventh Regiment be suspended until we see what the guerrillas intend, and I can thoroughly scour the country. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. SAINT Louis, June 4, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. B. BROWN, Warrensburg: You ask a very serious thing. Why not let Philips move on the guerrillas and go to Springfield at the same time? What if the route be a little circuitous; cant you combine other force with his and clean the country out? What is wanted seems to me to be to know the country and whereabouts of all this vague cloud of guerrillas, and have a rapid night and day movement to surprise them, so directing the forces as to intercept their probable routes of retreat. Let me know if this can be done. Now is the time for braiiis and energy, and there must be no halting or flinching by the officers or men, and no fear of night or day movements. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major-General. WARRENSBURQ Mo., June 4, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Commanding: In consequence of the large number of guerrillas in this district and their movements, showiiig they are concentrating for mischief, I respectfully ask that the order for the movement of the Seventh Regiment be countermanded and suspended for the present. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. C WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 4, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General: The First Battalion of Seventh Missouri State Militia moved from here this morning via Osceola; the Second this afternoon by way of Warsaw and Springfield. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-General Page 222 222 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPL [CI*AP. XLVI. KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 4, 1864. Brigadier-General BROWN, (Received 4 ~. in.) Warrensburg, 31o.: Had I not better leave for Pleasant Hill to-day? I can safely take from Kansas City, Independence, Westport, and Hickman Mills from 100 to 130 mounted men. JAMES H. FORD, Colonel. Col. JAMES H. FORD,WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 4, 18644 p. m. Kansas City, ilIo.: You had best keep the troops at Independence, Kansas City, and Westport to operate against the enemy from that line, while you have a force in the vicinity of Pleasant Hill for the same purpose in case they move towards Kansas. Make arrangements to obtain information by the means of citizens, women, and boys, and save your troops, and keep them concentrated for more important move- ments. In case you learn of a concentration in Jacks6n County and the telegraph is cut, manage to get the information to our troops in the vicinity of Chapel Hill and Holden. The commanders are in- structed to act with you and follow up vigorously any move of the enemy. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-General of Volunteers. KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 4, 1864. General BROWN, (Received 5.30 ix in.) Warrensburg, Mo.: I am off in a few moments for Pleasant Hill with 100~ men. J. H. FORD Colonel, Cornmarn!ling. SAINT LOUIS, Mo., June 4, 1864. Col. GEORGE H. HALL, Sedalia, ilfo.: The major-general commanding directs me to inform you that Colonel Wear, commanding at Boonville, telegraphs that a man was robbed and shot in the hand, and that Cooper County is infested with bushwhackers, and that the stage was turned back this morn- ing from Georgetown. The general also directs me to say that you should take steps to remedy these evils, if possible, at once. JAS. TOTTEN, Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff. KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 4, 1864. Maj. Gen. WILLIAM S. ROSECRANS: DEAR SIR: On my arrival at home, I regret to say, I found mat- ters in this section of country in a very disturbed condition. Th Page 223 Ca& i~. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 223 Union men generally are dissatisfied with General Browns course toward rebel sympathizers in this section of country, permitting those that have been driven out to return among us without any appearance of r~forni, only tenfold more bitter and disloyal than ever they were, causing the bushwhackers to follow right upon their heels, committing all manner of depredations. On yesterday, a short distance from here, one of our most worthy citizens, a Captain Axline, was murdered in a most brutal manner. The policy of General Brown gives Union men no protection. The people, the loyal Union men, are desirous of a change of commanders in this department or district. They are desirous, and wish, that General Ewing may be sent in the place of General Brown. Gen- eral Ewing has the confidence of the people; they look upon him as the only man that understands the situation of this district of country. His appointment to this military district would be hailed with gladness by every loyal man in this section of the State. In writing this, dear general, I am actuated by no other motives than that which I think the general good of the country requires. With high regard, I remain, dear sir, very respectfully, yours, C. CARPENTER. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OP SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Sprir~gfield, IWo., June 4, 1864. Major MELTON, Commanding at Berryville, Ark.: Six hundred men cannot subsist on Crooked Creek for any length of time, and it is not probable that they can raise so large a force. I will order one company to report to you at Berryville; you will then be able, with the home guards, to manage 500 or 600 who have no artillery. There is no objection to your falling back to White River if the citizens there would be as well protected. It is said the citizens are not trying to raise any crops. You will do as is best about removing your post to White River. Take such course as will result in producing the largest crop in that section. The company that will report to you will be one at White River. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Springfield, JIb., June 4, 1864. Major HACKETT Commanding at Ca8sville, 2110.: The squadron of the Second Arkansas at White River will report for the time being to Major Melton, and be subject to his orders. Men sufficient to manage and protect the ferry-boat and ferry will be left at White River. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier-General, Commanding. Major Hackett will send copies to captain of company and Major Melton. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier-General, Commanding Page 224 224 LOULSIAINA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, JIb., June 4, 1864. Brigadier-General FISK, Saint Joseph, Mo.: You have made a mistake in ordering Colonel Wijliams to organ- ize the Enrolled Militia of the Eighth District. It should have been to assist General Douglass in organizing. I have telegraphed that modification to Colonel Williams. You must conform to existing orders and miUtary organization, and, if entire companies cannot be found who are trustworthy, rolls must be made from the organiza- tioi~s, and the men will be ordered out as Provisional Enrolled Missouri Militia. You must be very discreet in regard to the secret matters confided to you. No such thing as was told Governor Hall exists. There is something wrong somewhere. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., June 4, 1864. General C. B. FISK, Saint Joseph, Mo.: The two companies of Seventh Kansas must come on soon as pos- sible. The regiment is ordered to the front and has left already. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., Jjune 4, 1864. Capt. E. J. CRANDALL, Brookfield, Mo.: Can you start a good scout toward Keytesville, in Chariton County? I learn there was trouble there last night. Have you heard of any? Remember the rule, arrest 10 leading rebels for every Union man disturbed, and give the sympathizers to understand that the expense of this summer campaign comes off from them. If they dont want trouble, let them drive out their armed friends. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 4, 1864. General CLINTON B. FISK: I can send a scout early in the morning toward Keytesville, and will give them proper instructions. I saw men from near Clarks, who was taken prisoner near Bucklin, and they say he did not know any of the party who took him. They did him no injury. A band, supposed to be bushwhackers, were to-day seen at Stockton. I was on train and got off and went back. I found they were our own m~n in disguise. They told me they had a little muss near Keytes- ville last night. Every one who saw them supposed them to be bushwhackers and thieves, and had I not known some of them I, too, should have thought the same. I have just received your orders by. Lieutenant Billings. Business will commence. E. J. C[RANDALL], Gaptain Page 225 C~. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 225 BROOKFIELD, June 4, 1864. General CLINTON B. FISK, Comdg. District of North Missouri, Saint Joseph, Mo.: GENERAL: I have taken measures to inform myself as well as pos- sible in the short space of time which I have been acting in regard to the alarming troubles apprehended by your many correspond~ ents, and am satisfied that there are but few of these thieving des~ peradoes operating in this section, and I think, by judicious man- agement, I can clear them all out on double-quick time after our men are organized. The man Clark taken from Chariton County has been released un- harmed and has returned home; the reason of his being taken was on account of a party of our men thinking to find out something from the rebels in that portion of the county. They went in the night and took a rebel out, and after some questioning and some hanging, they let their man go. Nobody was injured, but this man Clark was taken in retaliation, but after taking him they feared to injure him, and after a few days confinement released him. I have ordered that no more such proceedings will be tolerated, and that the military will attend to all such matters hereafter. If any more of our men are molested I have victims spotted for hostages to retal- iate on. I will have at least 15 men to start out on a scout by this evening, who will not take bnshwhackers prisoners. I go to Bucklin this morning and will report to you if anything new develops itself. I shall make a raid Sunday night in a locality said to be inhabited by a small band of these devils. I understand you have as prisoner one Jack Bouyer, of this county. If he is one of the bushwhackers that I was after about one year ago, he then was in the company of one Captain Holtzclaw, who made the raid through here stealing and shooting. This Bouyer shot a man by name of Prather, in the north part of this county. I have sent for Prather~s affidavit, which I will forward to you. This man Bouyer was bushwhacking and has been for about eighteen months or two years.1 am, very respectfully, E. J. CRANDALL, Commanding County Forces of Liun County, Mo. HEADQUARTERS DISTRIcT OF NORTH MIssouRI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 4, 1864. Capt. E. J. CRANDALL C~omdg. Enrolled Missouri Militia, Linn County, Mo.: CAPTAIN: I am directed by the general commanding to give you the following instructons regulating the conduct of the company of Enrolled Missouri Militia troops under your command in Liun County: Every man who can possibly furnish his own horse and equipments will be required to do so, and to keep them in good con- dition. For such men as have no horses and cannot obtain them, you are authorized to take horses and equipments from men who are known to be disloyal (commonly denominated rebel sympathizers), where such sympathizers have a greater number of horses than is act- ually necessary to carry on their ordinary farm work, or such other business as they may be legitimately engaged in, giving receipt there- for, payable upon proof of loyalty, and setting forth the necessity for 15 R RvoL XXXIV, PT I Page 226 226 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [cHAP. XLVL taking such animal or property. The command will obtain sub- sistence and forage from disloyal men, at all times leaving enough food and forage to such persons for the use of their families and stock during the summer, and never appropriating more than is actually necessary for the immediate use of the command. Plun- dering and pillaging is positively forbidden, and any evasion of this rule will subject the offender to the severest punishment. Well-known thieves or bushwhackers engaged in their hellish work will be pursued and killed, but prisoners disarmed will be treated in a legitimate manner. Reports and returns must be ren- dered promptly to these headquarters. You will observe by the foregoing instructions that it is the design of the general command- ing to exterminate the desperadoes; to make the bad and disloyal men of the country who counsel and assist such fellows pay the ex- pense of ridding the country of the thieves, but at the same time the soldiers employed must be held in the highest state of discipline and faithfully perform the duty assigned them without converting them- selves into a party of murderers and plunderers under Federal patronage. While their good conduct will greatly benefit the serv- ice and the country, lawlessness on their part would be very detri- mental and offenders will surely be severely dealt with. Trusting your earnest work may restore tranquillity in Linn County, the general bids you leave no stone unturned in punishing the lawless. Keep this office well informed of all important matters connected with your district or county and meet the emergencies that may arise promptly and firmly. I have the honor to be, captain, & c., G. A. HOLLOWAY, A& sistant Adjutant-General. [General C. B. FIsK:] ROCKPORT, Mo., June 4, 1864. GENERAL: In compliance with your request, I herewith make you a statement as regards thePaw Paw company of this county. The company was organized by Colonel Branch in the month of October, 1863; were immediately furnished with Government arms they still retain. As to the loyalty of the company, the ~, which captain and many of the men served in the rebel Army. All of them enrolled under Orders, No. 24, as Southern sympathizers. Under the recent order, calling upon all men to enroll or pay their commutation tax, but 2 men enrolled, and one of them enrolled as a rebel; the balance of said company, about 80 in number, have shown by not enrolling that they would prefer paying their commutation to placing them- selves in a position to be forced in the Federal service. I assure you that there is not a Union man in the company. There are six good loyal companies organized in this county, none of which are armed. We ask that you disarm the rebel company in Atchison, and either take the guns to Saint Joseph or place them in the hands of one of our loyal companies, feeling assured that if the Paw Paws retain their arms many of its members will go into the brush and use them against us. Hoping to hear of your prompt action in this matter, I am, very truly, your obedient servant, P. A. THOMPSON Page 227 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 22~ HEADQUARTERS, Saint Louis, June 4, 1864. Major-General CURTIS, Commanding Department: General Brown requests that you be advised there are evidences of a concentration of several hundred guerrillas, evidently with the intention of making a raid on some point in Missouri or Kansas. The general does not say where this concentration is taking place, but I presume he must mean somewhere on the western tier of counties of Missouri. W. S. ROSECRANS, Commanding Department of the Missouri. FORT LEAvENWORTH, June 4, 1864. General ROSECRANS, Commanding Department of the Missourt: Where is the most rebel concentration in your district? Keep me posted. 3. R. CURTIS, illajor- General. PAOLA, June 4, 1864. Col. THOMAS MOONLIGHT, Mound City: The following dispatch has just been received from General Curtis: Brown telegraphs General Rosecrans that several hundred rebels are gathering for a raid. I have telegraphed Brown to tell us where. Give notice to your troops and militia. Send scouts to the front. Rosey thinks it must be in Missouri, west- ern counties. S. R. CURTIS, Major-General. Have Colonel Snoddy ready to call out 300 of his militia when further notified. By order of Brigadier-General McKean: GEO. S. HAMPTON, Assistant Adjutant-General. PAOLA, KANS., June 4, 1864. Lient. Col. G. H. HOYT, Olat he, Kans.: The following dispatch has just been received from General Curtis: FORT LEAVENWORTH, June 4, 1864. General McKEAN: Brown telegraphs General Rosecrans that several hundred rebels are gathering for a raid. I have telegraphed Brown to tell us where. Give notice to your troops and militia. Send scouts to the front. Rosey thinks it must be in Missouri, west- ern counties. S. R. CURTIS, Major-General. Have Colonel Keller ready to call out 300 of his militia when fur- ther notified. By order of Brigadier-General MeKean: GEO. S. HAMPTON, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 228 228 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. PAGLA, KANS., June 4, 1864. Maj. E. G. Ross, Lawrence, Kans.: Be ready in the morning with Company E, Eleventh Kansas Vol- unteer Cavalry and two mountain howitzers, to march if necessary. By order of Brigadier-General McKean: GEO. S. HAMPTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQR5. TROOPS IN AND WEST OF NEosHo VALLEY llumboldt, Kans., June 4, 1864. Lieut. W. H. HEWETT, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, Fort Scott: SIR: Your dispatch of the 2d, directing me to send a company to Pawnee, was received by me about 12 m. between here and the Mis- sion. The state of my command here is as follows: Company M, Third Wisconsin Cavalry, 64 present for duty, with two company wagons; Company M, Fifteenth Kansas Cavalry, 38 present for duty (20 absent as escort to Gibson) and one coin p any wagon; Company C, Eleventh Kansas Cavalry; 36 for duty an d no transportation. This company has 40 men on picket, being a permanent detail. iJuder all the circumstances, the only company that can go in any kind of shape is M, of the Third Wisconsin. It will start to-morrow after- noon and be at Pawnee Monday evening. When the companies of the Fifteenth return from Fort Gibson, a change can be made if desirable. It certainly will be so to me. I suppose, of course, that this company will be supplied with forage and subsistenee from Fort Scott. If otherwise, please inform me by return messenger. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, P. B. PLUMB, Lieut. Col. Eleventh Kansas Cavalry, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MIssoURI, Springfield, Mo., June 4, 1864. J. H. REMBERG, Fort Scott, Kans.: Your favors of the 26th ultimo have been received and contents noted. It has not been my intention to order the troops from Lamar, and the company there was ordered away, without my knowledge or approval , by Colonel Allen, in what he supposed to be an emer- gency. I ordered the company back immediately upon receiving knowledge that it was ordered away, and have arranged and now design to keep two companies there during the summer. Repeating my former assurances that all will be done to hold the country and protect the people that it is in my power to do, I re- main,very respectfully, JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier-General, Commanding Page 229 Ca& ~. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 229 FORT GARLAND, CoLo. TER., June 4, 1864. Col. JOHN M. CHIVINGTON: COLONEL: Captain Gray left a few days since. After crossing the mountains he ~as to send back three of his wagons for Captain Jacobs. The roads over the mountains are bad, washed away by raising of the creek. Going down the other side there is from 3 to 5 miles of very miry road. The Saint Charles is on a rise and ex- tremely difficult to cross. The Arkansas is reported as very high, consequently I fear Captain Gray will be compelled to retain all of his wagons to enable him to reach Spring Bottom. If the wagons do not return by Monday, shall be compelled to press some private ox trains into the service that Captain Jacobs may leave on Tuesday. We have been a long time getting off, but I cannot see how it could have been done sooner under the circum- stances. Captain Gray took one piece with him, with 20 rounds of ammunition. Captain Jacobs will take the others. I shall require one wagon to take the ammunition belonging to these howitzers, which you have ordered to Fort Lyon. I intend to remain here until after Captain Jacobs has left arid I am able to take the ammu- nition, unless otherwise ordered. Yours, SAM. F. TAPPAN, Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post. FORT LYON, CoLo. TER., June 4, 1864. Lieut. J. S. MAYNARD, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, Dist. of Colorado: SIR: I have the honor to state, for the information of the col- onel commanding, that I have additional intelligence which proves almost beyond a doubt, in my mind, the fact of a body of Texans approaching this post. The party who captured the train, that I have before given notice of, carried away with them the mules, singletrees, harness, and fifth chains, proving conclusively that there must be a command in the neighborhood with broken-down stock and transportation. I have rumors of depreTdations committed by Kiowa Indians in the neighborhood of Fort Lamed, the truth of which I cannot vouch for. I send Captain Hardy with a command 60 miles below this post, and will extend a semicircular line of pickets from that point, stretching in a southeasterly direction, toward Red River. I have no doubt that I can keep well posted in regard to the movements of the enemy. The want of artillery I am afraid will be felt, and if it is possible for me to procure a couple of guns I would most stren- uously urge the necessity. I send by this mail, as per order from district headquarters, report of ordnance stores on hand. I am com- pelled to furnish trajus occasionally with arms and ammunition. but having plenty of Austrian rifles tliey answer the purpose very well. Will be short of ammunition, but understand, there is an ordnance train en route for this post from Denver. I am, sir, with respect, your obedient servant, E. W. WYNKOOP, Major First Cavalry of Colorado, Commanding Fort Lyon Page 230 230 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DETACH. 16TH ARMY CORPs, No. 48. On Steamer Hannibal, June 5, 1864. I. Vou will immediately disembark the troops and the artillery of your command, taking the ambulances, 40 rounds of ammuni- tion per man in cartridge-boxes, and one wagon load of ammunition additional to each brigade. The men will take their blankets, and two days rations in haversacks. Camp and garrison equipage, & c., will be left in the boats. By order of Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith: J. HOUGH, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS AND U. S. FORCES Maj. GEORGE B. DRAKE, Alorgauza, La., June 5, 1864. Assistant Adjutant-General, Department of the Gulf: MAJOR: From some cause unknown, the supplies promised us from Vicksburg have not reached here. I therefore send down the steamer Universe, and request 200,000 rations, or such quantity as may be spared, and ten days forage for 4,000 animals may be sent to this place. Lieutenant-Colonel Chandler, Chief quartermaster of the forces here, has already made his requisition on the department for forage. Lieutenant-Colonel Woodruff is in New Orleans, and I shall send him a copy of this dispatch, with directions to make his requisition in compliance therewith, if he has not already done so. I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant, W. H. EMORY, Brigadier-General, Commanding. P S.Since writing the above the Polar Star has reached here from New Orleans with forage, Lieutenant-Colonel Chandler tells me, for about three days. As the navigation above Vicksburg is reported to be interrupted, it seems to me to be the safest, for the present at least, to look for our supplies from New Orleans, but of that my superiors must be the judges. W. H. EMORY, Brigadier-General, Commanding. SAINT LouIs, June 5, 18641.15 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, (Received 3.41 ix in.) Chief of Staff: Captain Henry, assistant quartermaster, special messenger from General Steele, has just arrived here for the purpose of obtaining cavalry horses. General Steele urges prompt action and states that unless he is supplied with horses he will be i~nable to prevent the rebels from raiding north of the Arkansas and into Missouri. Have forwarded all the artillery horses, wagons, mules, and quartermaster stores he requires. W. MYERS,. Colonel and Assistant Quartermaster Page 231 CRAP. XLVI.] 231 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SEVENTH ARMY CORPS, Little Rock, Ark., June 5, 1864. Brigadier-General BUSSEY: GENERAL: From the dismounted cavalry of your command you are hereby directed to organize a party to consist of 2 commissioned officers and 100 picked men, including non-commissioned officers, for special service, to wit, to operate against guerrillas on the opposite side of the river. The party will be supplied with 100 rounds of ammunition for each man and six days rations, and will be ready to march promptly at 12 m. to-morrow, the 6th instant, the officer designated to command the party reporting at these headquarters at 9 a. m. for special instructions. You will communicate to no one the destination of this party, leaving even the commanding officer to learn that from the brigadier-general commanding. By order of Brig. Gen. F. Salomon: GEG. W. BURCHARD, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. LEWISBURG, June 5, 1864. General CARR: Major Van ilouten, of Third Arkansas Cavalry~ just in from Norristown and Dardanelle. He met nothing but bushwhackers; lost 1 horse killed; killed 2 bushwhackers near Dover. Jackman has crossed to south side of river and is near Danville with about 200 men. If you will permit, I will send scout across the river through Danville and recross at Dardanelle. Captain Wood, of Fourth Ar- kansas Cavalry, is holding Dardanelle with 120 men. Lieutenant White, of the Fourth, shot Boss~ Dawson, mortally wounding him, also badly wounding Banks, both noted guerillas. Respectfully, A. II. RYAN, Colonel Third Arkansas (Javalrg. PRIVATE.] HDQRS. 2D BRIG., 2D DIV., 7TH ARMY CORPS, Little Rock, Ark., June 5, 1864. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President United States: DEAR SIR: The enemy down this way is, of course, in excellent spirits, and even if General Grant takes Richmond I fear it would not render Kirby Smiths forces much less defiant and zealous than they now are. Informers from Camden say it is the positive inten- tion of the enemy to move upon this place, and it is more than prob- able that such is the fact. I believe, by the desperate fighting which our Western and Northwestern men generally do, we can overpower him, or at least hold the place. ~But, if we do, the credit will be due to the earnest valor of the men. At this late day earth-works are being thrown up which ought to have been done last fall. The seri- ous reverses of the late campaign have caused some depression in Union sentiment, so that the country seems to have degenerated into bushwhackers. It is hardly safe to go out of our lines a mile. I believe Union people are suffering more to-day in Arkansas tha Page 232 232 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [cHAP. XLVI. ever before since the war commenced. One cause of this is, we have but little mounted cavalry. Our horses died last winter for want of forage, and instead of replenishing our stock from the country, horses were left to be seized by the enemy within less than 30 miles of our garrisons; so the enemy now has 10,000 men, well mounted, and we have but little more than 1,000. I believe that we might have had 4,000 more efficient colored troops than we now have if recruiting had been encouraged with earnestness last winter by our higher officers. Earnestness is what we need, not simply passive obedience of orders. There is no doubt that a large majority of planters who have taken the oath, and who pretend to acquiesce in the proclamation setting slaves free, still cling to their slaves and to the hope that they will some time again hold them as slaves. I heartily believe that Rogers, who was elected to Congress from this State, is such a man. Baxter and Fishback, Senators-elect, are unconditional Union men and quite cultivated. No better men have ever represented Arkansas. I fear, however, they are not quite independent enough in their position yet to be specific and bold in their representations of mat- ters here. I think you will be re-elected; hope and trust you will be. If Grant is triumphant, you are sure to be. If fortune is ad- verse to him, it will affect you. It is the valor and good fortune of our arms that will most contribute to the popularity of your admin- istration, at present, with the people. Most sincerely, your friend and obedient servant, C. C. ANDREWS, Brigadier- General. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 5, 18643.03 p. m. Major-General ROSECRANS, Saint Louis: Hundred-days men are used to guard stores and prisoners in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Maryland, Delaware, Wash- ington, and in rear of General Grants army in the field, and no good reason is known why they cannot be so employed in Missouri. Regi- ments of Illinois 100-days men were ordered to Saint Louis so that other troops could be made available for the field. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. SAINT Louis, Mo., June 5, 1864. Major-General HALLECK, (Received 4.45 r~. in.) Washington, D. C.: Of course I will use any troops you can order me and do my best with them, only let me know what I may expect and how soon. There is much alarm and terror among the people of the Central District in North Missouri and in the whole southern part of the State. The information I request will be of great use now. W. S. ROSECRANS; Major- General Page 233 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 233 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OP THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, June 5, 1864. Brig. Gen. LORENZO THOMAS, Adjutant-General of the Army, Washington, D. 0: GENERAL: I liave the honor to transmit, herewith inclosed, copies of telegrams* from various points within this department received at these headquarters, indicating the necessity of a stronger force to be thrown upon the borders of this State. Prowling bands of guer- rillas infest nearly every county and township in the State, rendering it necessary for the protection of loyal citizens and their property, and for the protection of telegraph lines, Government property, & c., to occupy with our troops all the points now guarded. The aban- donment of any of the posts now occupied would subject the inhab- itants to the outrages and atrocities of these bands of marauders, which, with the present disposition of the troops of my command, it is impossible to entirely prevent. The strong probability of the ad- vance of a heavy rebel force upoif the southern border of this State impels me to make the request that ~more troops be placed at my dis- posal to repel any force that may attempt to enter or overrun this country. I would prefer a few disciplined troops, or, if this cannot consistently be granted, a few 100-days men. Should it be con- sidered impracticable to furnish either, I request authority to call out, arm, subsist, and provide for the payment of such number of the State militia as I may deem necessary for the protection of Government interests and of the State. This State has been so thoroughly stripped of fighting material, and especially the southwestern portion, as to render it apparent that, should that part of the State be called upon to furnish any more troops, it will involve the necessity of abandoning entirely that district the coming winter, as a very limited amount of crops will even now be raised this season in Southwest Mis~ouri, and it is highly desirable to encourage and protect the farming interests of that section, as we are compelled to depend upon them for many of our supplies, forage, & c .0 n this subject I beg to refer to my recent telegraphic dispatches on the subject. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. S. ROSECRANS, Major-General. SALISBURY, CHARITON COUNTY, Mo., June 5, 1864. Maj. Gen. W. S. ROSECRANS, Saint Louis, Mo.: SIR: A few days since some soldiers of the Ninth Missouri State Militia arrested a suspicious man, but soon turned him loose again, because he produced his oath of allegiance, under the Presidents proclamation. At this time this county is overrun with thieves, and how are we to get rid of them if armed with these oaths? It seems to me that these oaths ought not to be respected if they are found * See Sanborns dispatches of May 4, 9, 19, 21, 24, and 27, Canbys of May 11, Steeles of May 21, and Browns of May 26 Page 234 234 LOUiSIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. away from the locality where the person formerly lived. Give such persons a reasonable time to reach home after taking the oath, and if found from home with the oath arrest them. A brother of the man the soldiers arrested and turned loose was bushwhacking the Federal soldiers about a year ago, had his leg broken in the fight; was kept at the house of a disloyal man until he recovered, so that his comrades took him away. He has since been recaptured, and is now a prisoner at Saint Joseph. He was caught in a thieving oper- ation. I hope these oaths will only be used for the benefit of good men, and not be used as a cloak to cover crimes. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, LUCIUS SALISBURY, Representative for Chariton County, JUlio. [First indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI Saint Louis, June 9, 1864. Respectfully referred to the provost-marshal-general, Department of the Missouri, who will investigate and report if the oath of alle- giance is being used for the purposes indicated in this letter. By order of Major-General Rosecrans: FRANK ENO, Assistant Adjutant-General. (Second indorsement.] HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE Mo., OFFICE PROV. MAR. GEN., Saint Louis, Mo., June 1~, 1864. Respectfully returned to the general commanding the department. I have no doubt whatever of the truth of the statement contained in the within letter. I have every reason to believe that it forms a part of a fixed and settled policy of the trans-Mississippi rebel army to give leave of absence and furloughs to enable Missouri soldiers to return home and act as spies. After entering within our lines they come to Little Rock, Memphis, and other points, report them- selves as rebel deserters, take the oath, and thus prepared, come here and act in concert with each other to embarrass an d thwart the action of the Government. But for this open gateway for their return into this department, it would not now be filled with guer- rillas and bushwhackers as it is. Hardly one arrest is made, or person of this class killed, that has not in his possession the oath of allegiance, to which he subscribed on coming into the department from the rebel army. J. P. SANDERSON, Provost-Marshal-General. CAPE GIRARDEAU, June 6, 1864. General EWING, Commanding: Our men got in pursuit of the guerrillas who killed Mr. Hicks and ran them into Mingo Swamp, where they scattered, and th Page 235 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 235 cover is so dense that they could not be followed. Three men who had been harboring them were taken, and, attempting to escape, were shot and killed. ~ B. ROGERS, Colonel. ROLLA, Mo., June 5, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General: The report of the burning of train and the killing of refugees near Salem, Ark., turns out to be utterly false and unfounded. A portion of the men sent out from here to look after the train have just got in. 0. GUITAR, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., June 5, 1864. General BROWN, Warrensburg, Mo.: The general commanding authorizes you to detain the two battal- ions, Seventh Missouri State Militia Cavalry, in your district, for the present, provided they have not moved toofar to be readily returned. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS CENTRAL DISTRICT OF MISSOURI, Warrensburg, June 5, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General, Saint Louis, Mo.: MAJOR: I have the honor to report that Mr. Leonard and son, who live near Bell Air, Cooper County, were attacked by 12 bushwhackers in Federal uniform, and after several shots were forced to surrender by the house being set on fire. They were then robbed of horses and other property. Mr. Leonard was slightly wounded in the hand. Several other parties were also robbed in the same vicinity, the guerrillas taking alike from loyal and disloyal. A party of 30 cut the telegraph between Lexington and Independence in two places. A party of 40, under George Todd, stopped the stage, carried off the mail and 2 horses, 12 miles north of Pleasant Hill, in the brush bor- dering the waters of the Little Blue. The mail taken was from Kansas City. All done yesterday. In order to protect the mail and telegraph, retaliatory measures will have to be adopted. An assessment of mouey will have i~o effect as the friends of these parties have nothing, and if a collection was rossible the robbers would plunder sonTh town and refund it. I propose to order the first bushwhacker shot that is captured; the sentence to be carried into effect upon the first interruption of the stage, mail, or telegraph after~ sufficient time has elapsed for the guerrillas to learn that the life of their companion depends on thei Page 236 236 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVL good behavior. After trying the effect of this, and if it results in affording protection to the lines, it may be that the whole guerrilla operations may be checked by extending to all other prisoners who may be taken the same loan of their lives. I am, very truly, your obedient servant, E. B. BROWN Brigadier-General of Volunteers, Comman~ling. [Indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI Saint Louis, June 8, 1864. Respectfully returned to Brigadier-General Brown, commanding Central District of Missouri. The general commanding does not favor the issue of orders of the nature indicated, as it is apt to throw too much responsibility into the hands of irresponsible parties, and to become the source of great demoralization to our own troops. By order of Major-General Rosecrans: FRANK ENO, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF CENTRAL MISSOURI, TYarrensburg, JIb., June 5, 1864. Col. JAMES MOFERRAN, Gorndg. Third Sub-District, Warrensburg, Mo.: COLONEL: You will please arrange that there shall be two small scouts moving from Holden to the northwest and southwest, so that they will be always moving on each side of the railroad and at the same time there must be one scout returning and be in Kingsville all the time. Order 15 men to Kingsville. At the same time order 15 men to scout north of it, who will be sent out for two days and then return to Kingsville, relieving the company that is there, which will return to Holden; at the same time start a scout of the same num- ber of men to the south of Kingsville, and at the end of three days return to that point, relieving the squad that has arrived the day before from the north, and then send 15 men daily out north and on the following day south. This will take 60 men. Fifteen go out every day and 15 come in every day. The men at Holden and Kings- ville must patrol the works on the railroad and protect the workmen at all times, night and day. Stop the sending of escorts on the stage. Establish your patrols in the manner I have indicated. Infuse a little energy into the com- manding officer at Holden, or put one there that has it, and the line from here to Crawfords Fork will be amply protected. Let me ex- plain in another manner what I want done. Direct Captain Wyck- off on to-morrow morning, June 6, to send 15 men to in sville, to stay until relieved; June 6, to send 15 men northwest, to return to Kingsville June 8, at 12 in., relieving the squad already there; June 6, to send 15 men southwest, to return to Kingsville June 9, at noon, and relieve the squad that arr~ived the day before; June 8, to send 15 men to the northwest for two days, to return by Kings- ville on the 10th, at noon; June 9, to send 15 men to the south Page 237 CHn. XLVI.] 237 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. west for two days, to return by Kingsville on the 11th, at noon; June 10, to send 15 men to northwest for two days, returning by Kingsville on the 12th, at noon. Each squad as it arrives at Kings- yule to remain there until relieved by another. Send the order to- night. am, truly, your obedient servant, E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-General of Volunteers, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS PosT, Lexington, Mo., June 5, 1864. Col. JAMES McFERRAN, Commanding Third Sub-District: COLONEL: I have the honor, in compliance with General Orders, No. 2, from headquarters Third Sub-District, District of Central Missouri, dated June 3, 1864, to submit the following report of serv- ices rendered by troops under my command from June 1, 1864, to June 5, 1864, inclusive: On the 2d day of June, 1864, Corpl. David K. Eads, in com- mand of 15 men of Company G, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, went as an escort for telegraph repairer above Welling- ton. Fixed the line and returned the same day without having seen any guerrillas. Traveled 22 miles. On the 3d day of June, 1864, Lieut. David Groomer, in command of 20 men of Company G, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, went as an escort for telegraph repairer on the Sedalia road; also escorted doctor and ambulance for Mr. Hill, a citizen who had been wounded by bush- whackers, near Mrs. Neills, on the night previous. He fixed the line, had no engagement with guerrillas, returned same day, bringing with him Mr. Hill, who was not seriously wounded, hav- ing traveled 21 miles. On the 4th of June, 1864, Sergt. William A. Kinkade, in command of 20 men of Company G, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, went as an escort for telegraph repairer above Wellington. Fixed the line, saw no guerrillas, returned same day, having travelea 23 miles. On same day Corporal Elliott, in com- mand of 7 men of Company G, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, proceeded on foot to Wellington, where he captured a large fiat-boat and proceeded down stream a short distance, where he found a very good skiff, both of which he brought to this post and they are now under the control of military authority, having traveled 20 miles. This company (G), in addition to the above scouts and escorts, have kept up an active and vigilant guard and city patrol, thereby ren- dering quiet to the city and protection to the large amount of Gov- ernment property now in store here. On the 4th day of June, 1864, the steamer Prairie Rose, William Eads, master, was fired into by guerrillas near Waverly. The pilot- house was struck with navy balls. The engineers were also fired at, but the bulkheads proved a sufficient protection. Number of guerril- las not known. No one hurt. This morning the steamer Sunshine, M. E. Dill, master, was fired into by guerrillas at Wellington. Four guerrillas were seen. Others supposed to be near. No one hurt. Several women of ill fame have been banished from this county, and we have completed our labors this evening by capturing the whisk Page 238 238 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [cHAP. XLVI. and bar fixtures on the steamer Sunshine and arresting the barkeeper of same boat and confining him in the guard-house for further ac- tion. The liquors will be properly reported. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN BALLINGER, Capt. Co. U, First Cavalry, Mo. State Mu., Comdg. Post. KNOBNOSTER, Mo., June 5, 1864. Col. JAMES MCFERRAN, (Received 12.30 p. in., 6th.) Warrensburg, Mo.: It is reported on good authority that there are 90 bushwhackers about 5 miles northeast of this place. It is probable that this place may be attacked to-night. Send a scout immediately, if possible. I will remain here to-night and see what is going on. GEO. GRAHAM. PLEASANT HILL, Mo., June 5, 1864. Captain STEGER, (Received 12.30 p. in.) Assistant Adjutant- General, Warrensburg, Mo.: I arrived here last night at 1 [oclock]. Brought 100 mounted men with me. I am ready for anything. Have sent scouts no~-th and south for information as to where they are. JAMES H. FORD. PLEASANT HILL, Mo., June 5, 1864. General BROWN, (Received 5 p. in.) Warrensburg, Mo.: I shall start out a scout of 20 picked men on foot this evening, through Lone Jack and Snibar Hills. Have not heard from scouts sent out this morning yet. JAMES H. FORD, Colonel Second Colorado. HEADQUARTERS FIRST AND SECOND SUB-DISTRICTS, Capt. JAMES H. STEGER, Sedalia, Mo., June 5, 1864. Assistant Adjutant- General, Warrensburg, Mo.: CAPTAIN: There were 12 men, first heard of at Dover, passed thence down Black Water to Bell Air, in Cooper County. They robbed Mr. N. Leonard of 3 horses, clothing, jewelry, & c., and robbed Mr. Mayo and Mr. Hutchison and went thence west. I heard that they were in Longwood at 4 p. m. yesterday, going west. I have sent out after them. They were all with good Federal pants, and nearly all with Federal greatcoate. Two or 3 had car Page 239 CHAP. XLVI.] 239 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.U~IO~. bines; the others, revolvers. One was named Cranmer. The leader said his name was Anderson. I have not heard from them since my scout went out last night. They are probably in La Fay- ette County to-day. Respectfully, your obedient servant, GEORGE H. HALL, Cot. 4th Cay., Mi. S. ilL, Comdg. First and Second Sub-Dists. [Indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF CENTRAL MISSOURI, Warrensbitrg, Mo., June 7, 1864. Respectfully forwarded to Major-General Rosecrans, comman~ding Department of Missouri, for his information. The citizen guards collected 63 men and pursued this band; with what result is not known. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-General of Volunteers, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 5, 1864. Col. J. F. WILLIAMS, Macon, Mo.: I am too much indisposed to leave my room, and cannot, there- fore, go to Danville. Let no time be lost in getting out militia suffi- cient to keep down the marauders. Arms and supplies will be promptly sent from Saint Louis, and for any immediate want make requisitions on Saint Joseph. I regret much that H. T. is on his festive pilgrimage. I did all I could to prevent it; shall forward a history of his campaigns to department headquarters. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 5, 1864. E. A. HOLCOMB, Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.: DEAR SIR: I am in receipt of your communication of the 3d instant, and in reply state that I have already given orders to the troops at Macon and Brookfield, to protect you at Keytesville until you can get a company of good militia on duty. General Rose- crans has been unable to provide me with troops as lie expected, and we must depend upon our militia. I will immediately order any reliable company you have in the county into active service at once. Please name them, or go to Brookfield, where you can be in telegraphic communication with me, and spend an hour with Captain Crandall at that point, who will cheerfully do all he can for you and assist in the organization. I will do all my limited means will permit me to do. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General Page 240 240 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 6, 186410 p. m. Major-General SHERMAN, Acworth, Ga.: Operations on Mobile has been suggested to General Canby. A. J. Smith has been Sent to Memphis to break up Forrests operations on your line of supplies. I fear that Steele has allowed guerrilla bands to go north to Missouri, which may give us serious trouble. Hun- dred-days men have been thrown into Tennessee, so that you can draw in all the men you require. Grant has as much as he can attend to on the Chickahominy. I am doing all I can to re-enforce and supply him. All right so far. Draw to yourself all you re- quire. We will do all we can to cover your rear. H. W. HALLECK Major-General and Chief of Staff. WASHINGTON, June 6, 186412.30 p. m. Major-General CANBY, (Received 11th.) Viclcsburg, Hiss.: Two engineer officers (Major Abert and Lieutenant Holgate) were ordered to report to you. This will make 6 in your division. Ord- nance, Quartermasters, and Commissary Departments have been notified of your want of officers in those departments. Brig. Gen. J. W. Davidson has been ordered from Saint Louis to report to you. -As soon as I know what generals you wish to relieve I can probably make an exchange for others. As the force in the Department of the Missouri is much reduced, it is important that Steele should prevent guerrilla bands from going to that State. If they pass his lines he should pursue. General Grant suggests that, if troops can be spared from West Mississippi, a force be sent, under General Reynolds or General Franklin, against Mobile. Perhaps the security of Sher- man s rear and the prevention of raids into Missouri will absorb all your spare forces. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General, Chief of Staff. MOUND CITY, June 6, 18643 a. m. Major-General SHERMAN: DEAR GENERAL: Glad to hear you are getting along so well. The gun-boats are all at their stations again just in time. All the rebels rushed to the river when they heard we were blockaded. Marmaduke with 6,000 men is at Columbia, on the Mississippi, try- ing, I think, to cross the river. I have a heavy force from Natchez to Donaldsonville; nothing can cross. A. J. Smith is at Vicksburg. The Nineteenth Army Corps is at Tunica Bend, 15 miles below Red River. Canby is at Memphis. I will send him your telegraph. The guerrillas are active along the river, but we have stopped all trade, which will drive them off. I am chasing up with squadrons between this and Paducah. Forrest will cross the Tennessee. He has a bridge of boats building above the shoals. I have sent all the guns and the officers for the gnu-boats at Chattanooga. I will be in water in ten days. I will do all I can to keep things quiet in thi Page 241 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 241 quarter. I think now is the time to go to Mobile, as you say there is no one there. No fear of Kirby Smith. I am interesting him in the cotton trade, which he bites at. D. D. PORTER, Rear-Admiral. SPECIAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 198. * * * Washington, June 6, 1864. * * * * 2. Brig. Gen. J. W. Davidson, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby re- lieved from duty in the Cavalry Bureau, and will report in persoii without delay to Major-General Canby, U. S. Volunteers, command- ing i~1ilitary Division of West Mississippi, for assignment to duty. * * * * * * * By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant-General. IIDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, New Orleans, June 6, 1864.* Brig. Gen. ROBERT ALLEN, Supervising Quartermaster, Louisville, Ky.: GENERAL: The transportation for 25,000 troops (cavalry and ar- tillery, in their usual proportion) will be required in this division. About two-thirds of this can be secured at Memphis and at points below; the remainder, say, for 8,000 men, must be sent from above. There is the same necessity for keeping this on hand and constantly available that there is for keeping land transportation on hand. Movements cannot be regulated by the time it takes to collect trans- portation on the river above and have it sent down. For general purposes of transportation the boats in the river trade are included in the general estimate. I will need in six days transportation for 5,000 men, and I have sent Captain Klinck to Memphis to select it from the boats now there. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, ED. R. S. CANBY, lllajor-General, Commanding. SPECIAL ORDERS, RDQRS. MIL. DIV. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, No. 31. Natchez, Miss., June 6, 1864. I. Capt. Charles G. Sawtelle, assistant quartermaster, U. S. Army, is announced as chief quartermaster of the Division of West Mississippi. Any reports or information called for by him will be promptly furnished, and all orders given by him under the authority of the commanding general will be respected. * * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby: C. T. CHRISTENSEN, Major, Assistant A6~jutant-General. * Recorded as of this date, but collateral evidence indicates. that it shoule June 16. 16 R R----VOL XXXIV, PT I Page 242 242 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIppI. [CHAP. XLVI. IIDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, Capt. 0. G. SAWTELLE, Natchez, Miss., June 6, 1864. Chief Quartermaster, Div. of TVest Miss., Natchez, Miss.: SIR: The commanding general directs that you proceed without delay to Vicksburg, Miss., where the depot for supplies for the army which is to operate west of the Mississippi has been established, and superintend in person the preparations which are being made to carry out the instructions contained in the accompanying copy of letter* to Major-General Slocum. You will note what estin~ates have been made for this purpose, and what further estimates may be necessary to see that the quantity needed is promptly fuxnished. The operations contemplated west of the Mississippi wil I require the reconstruction of the railroad from Vicksburg, Miss., to Shreveport, La., a distance of 148 miles. The commanding general has placed Colonel Bailey in charge as chief engineer to superintend the com- pletion of the road, but he desires that you should make the nec- essary preparations at Vicksburg for furnishing the timber (12 by 12 inches and 10 by 10 inches) needed for this purpose. Captain Patten, in charge of fortifications at Vicksburg, pan give the neces- sary information on this point. It may be necessary that sufficient ground for depot purposes should be set aside at the railroad ter- minus opposite Vicksburg, and you will in that case make such se- lections as you deem proper, and notify General Slocum, in order that the ground may not be applied for other purposes. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. T. CHRISTENSEN, Major, Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRs. DETACH. 16TH ARMY CORPS No. 49. On Steamer Hannibal, June 6, 1864. I. You will hold your command in readiness to move by land at 6 a. m. to-day, prepared as directed in the orders for disembarking. The First Division will take the advance. The ammunition wagons will follow their respective brigades. By order of Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith: J. ROUGH, Assistant Adjutant- General. [Indorsement.] CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. FIRST DIV., 16TH ARMY CORPS, June 6, 1864. Brigade commanders will comply with the requirements of the above order By order of Brigadier-General Mower: CHAS. CHRISTIAN, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. NEW ORLEANS, LA. (Received Carrollton, La., June 6, 1864.) General ROBERTS, Commanding: The major-general commanding directs that the Twenty-sixth Massachnsetts Volunteers will proceed to Morganza immediately, as * Not found Page 243 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNIO~. 243 directed in orders. No excuse for delay will be entertained. Com- municate this order to the Commanding officer of that regiment. By command of Major-General Reynolds: JOHN LEVERING, Major, Assistant Adjutant-Generat. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST Mississippi, Natchez, Miss., June 6, 1864. First Lieut. I. N. EARL, Co. D, Fourth Wisconsin Car., Baton Rouge, La.: SIR: The commanding general authorizes you to organize a corps of mounLed citizen scouts for service in this division. They must be reliable men and specially fitted for this kind of service. They will be paid at rates ranging from $40 to $60 per month, according to the value of their services, and one ration each. They will be organized into squads, and their services accepted on the special condition that they will be held subject to strict military discipline and all the Rules and Articles of War. Written engagements to that effect will be entered into with each man. Commanders of squads will be allowed increased pay in pro- portion to the importance of their commands. In cases where extra danger is incurred in the line of duty, or where specially valuable service is performed, extra compensation may be expected. If you know of any soldiers who are fitted for this duty they may be ordered to report to you at Natchez, Miss., when furloughs will be granted to them, with the understanding that they are not to draw any pay from their companies while employed on this duty. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. T. CHRISTENSEN, Major, Assistant Adjutant-General. LEWISBURG, June 6, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. A. CARR: Captain Taylor, of Third Arkansas Cavalry, has just returned from scout to Wileys Cove, Searcy County. Heard of nothing in that section but conscripting parties and a report that Shelby had left Batesville and gone toward Missouri. Lieutenant-Colonel Fuller left at daylight this a. m. with 180 men, on scout to Danville and vicinity. River falling. Respectfully, A. H. RYAN, Colonel Third Arkansas Cavalry. WALTMANS FERRY, 15 MILES SOUTH OF CLINTON, June 6, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. A. CARR: Met a reliable man who was a prisoner with Shelby. He reports Shelby having crossed White River with his command at Heaths Ferry, 12 miles above Batesville, on the 1st instant. He turned down on north side of the river, and stated he was going to Missouri. Part of Major Loves command is with him. Respectfully, JAS. STUART, Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Scout Page 244 244 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVL Capt. C. H. DYER, BROWNSVILLE, June 6, 1864. A8sistant Adjutant-General: I expect to leave in the morning with a scout for Arkansas and Bayou Meto bottoms. I am fully satisfied that there is quite a large force of guerrillas in that vicinity, and I know that some of Marmadukes men are in there. Have you any directions to give or any suggestions to make? 0. WOOD, Colonel, Commanding. Col. W. MYERS, WASHINGTON, D. C., June 6, 18644.45 p. m. Saint Louis, Mo.: The purchase of cavalry horses must be conducted under the Cav- alry Bureau. Colonel Ekin has gone West, to stimulate purchases if possible. In the mean time, General Steele must follow the enemys example and take horses if necessary. - H. W. HALLECK, Major- General, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT, Saint Louis, Mo., June 6, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Pilot Knob: Send one full company of cavalry along the railroad to take sta- tion at Meramec [and] Big River bridges, with headquarters at De Soto. Select a good company, well offi~ered. They must exert themselves to the utmost to kill any small gangs of guerrillas prowl- ing near the line of the road. There was a party of 5 guerrillas robbed a store at Sullivan Station last night. If the commanding officer of the company thinks it will do to subdivide it so much, he may put a squad also at Pevely and one at Mineral Point. An- swer when men are sent from Pilot Knob. THOMAS EWING, JR., Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT Saint Louis, Mo., June 6, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Pilot Knob: Have the four companies got off from Pilot Knob yet? If yes, when? Order Major Bartlett to march to Saint James instead of to Sullivan, and to report his arrival by telegraph from Rolla, where he will draw rations and forage also, if it cannot be pur- chased of the neighboring farmers. He will, at that point, how- ever, be still in my district, and will not report to General Guitar, unless there be a necessity so urgent as not to allow time to commu- nicate with me. THOMAS EWING, JR., Brigadier-General Page 245 CHAP. XLVI.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.1JNION. HEADQUARTERS SAINT LouIs DISTRICT, Saint Louis, 3Jio., June 6, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Franklin, Mo.: With the part of a company under your command you will guard the bridges at both crossings of the Meramec, and also exert yonr- self to the utmost to kill any squad of guerrillas which may come into that neighborhood. THOMAS EWING, JR., Brigadier- General. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 6, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General: On Saturday one party of 12 guerrillas robbed Mr. Leonard and other citizens of Cooper County. Another party of 30 destroyed the telegraph between Independence and Lexington. Todd with 40 robbed the stage of mail and horses between Pleasant Hill and Inde- pendence. The two were part of the force of 120 who were reported Friday, and on that day were reported by Captain Burns, First Missouri State Militia, in La Fayette County. Have sent full par ticulars by mail. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. PLEASANT HILL, Mo., June 6, 1864. (Received 11.30 a. in.) Capt. J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant-General, Warrensburg, Mo.: I have ordered the two squadrons from Johnstown to Harrison- ville, for the following reasons: They have to draw forage 40 miles and rations more, sending large escorts with each train, besides ex- press riders. I will keep an outpost of 40 men constantly on both the Osage and the Grand. The rivers can now be forded at any point, and I can guard them better in that way, and at the same time I have my forces in better shape for work. JAMES H. FORD. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 6, 18648.40 a. m. Col. GEORGE H. HALL, Sedalia, Mo.: Send this message by express to Colonel Philips, who is on the march: Colonel Philips will move with his command and the bat- talion under Major Houts to this post. Colonel~ Philips will send a messenger and intercept Major Houts, and order his return. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-General Page 246 246 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CEAP. XLVI. KNOBNOSTER, Mo., June 6, 1864. General BROWN, (Received 3 ix in.) Warrensburg, Jib: This report came from the fact that Longwood was robbed by 12 rebels, and a party of three companies of citizens to the number of 63 men was in pursuit. These are the men that were taken for bushwhackers. This is correct to the best I can learn. GEG. GRAHAM. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Maj. J. HACKETT, Springfield, June 6, 1864. Commanding, Gassville, Mo.: The following dispatch has just been received from Major Melton, commanding, Berryville, Ark.: JUNE 6, 1864. General SANBORN: Major Pickier passed 7 miles southwest of this place, moving in direction of Keytesville by way of Butlers Creek. He is going near Newtonia. He has 250 or 300 men, well mounted and equipped. He left Texas five weeks ago. I have all confidence in the correctness of this report as it came through such hands. My in- formant had a personal interview with one of his men. I think he will come across the Wire road to-night. His destination is North Missouri. J. A. MELTON, Major, Commanding. You will immediately move out with snfficient force from your command, and if possible attack and destroy Pickiers command when he attempts to cross the Wire road, if he has not already crossed. By order of Brigadier-General Sanborn: W. D. HUBBARD, Lieutenant, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Springfield, Mo., June 6, 1864. Colonel CAMERON, Cassville, Mo.: Assume command of the post as you contemplated. Colonel Phelps thinks that Lieutenant Bell should remain with Major Hackett. Detail some other officer for your adjutant if possible, and inform me, and I will revoke the order detailing Bell; or if Major Hackett can select some other proper officer for his adjutant that will do. Give me your opinion as to the propriety of occupying II~arlys Ferry, on the White River, instead of Berryville, for the next few weeks. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier-General, Commanding Page 247 CHAP. XLVI.] 247 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.~~IO~. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Springfield, .ilio., June 6, 1864. Captain BOWLIN, Lieutenant WARNER, Cassville, Mo.: I have telegraphed Colonel Cameron that he may send you and some of yonr men and scout in Arkansas, if he can spare you at present. This is all that can be done short of department head quarters. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier-General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Springfield, Mo., June 6, 1864. NATHAN BRAY, Esq., Mo.: Carthage, DEAR SIR: Your communications from Mount Vernon and Car- thage have both been received and contents noted. The Lamar affair was needless and therefore the more unfortunate. It seems upon examination that Colonel Allen, relying upon a report made by Captain Ritchey, was led to believe that there was a large rebel force collecting about Neosho to capture the garrison and post, and immediately called together a large portion of his regiment and moved toward Neosho to relieve that post. Among the posts evacu- ated was Lamar. As soon as I heard of this, I immediately ordered the company to return, and ordered Captain Moore, provost-marshal at Greenfield, to ascertain and report by what authority the post was evacuated. He reported that it was by authority of Colonel Allen. I referred the paper to Colonel Allen, and he admits that he or- dered the troops away from the post without any orders or knowl- edge of his superiors. Colonel Allen was doubtless actuated by purely patriotic motives and it is difficult to determine just what course to pursue with him. I have reprimanded him severely already for his course. I shall continue to occupy the post here- after unless the Command is driven away, and I hope the people will remain and try to hold the countr . I have ordered the man recommended by you as a scoutto ie taken up on the rolls as such on the 1st day of this month, and the other man dropped. When the man employed applied to be taken up, I supposed him to be the man recommendediby you, and he said he supposed he was the man. I had lost the name of the man recommended and forgotten it. That matter is right now. I shall send more force onto the border just as soon as I c~in spare it, and will order the troops at Neosho to scout more in your direc- tion and less south. I will order a commission to take evidence upon and report the damage sustained by parties by the burning of Lamar, and to ascertain and report the names of persons who set fire to the place, and to ascertain and report the names of parties living on the border who have harbored or aided in any manner the persons who burned the town, either before or after the act. Upon the report coming in, I will make an order in accordance with your suggestions in the case. Major Pickler is about makin Page 248 248 LOUISIANA AND TILE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. his way up to North Missouri with 200 or 300 men, through your section. I shall be glad to hear from you at any time in regard to affairs on the border. Yours, respectfully, JO~N B. SANBORN, Brigadier-General, Commanding. SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., June 6, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, S~tint Louis, Mo.: Through the treachery of the jailer at this place, and the stupid- ity, or something worse, of the militia on duty here, 7 notorious vil- lains were permitted to escape yesterday. In the pursuit of them, 2 of the rascals have been kil ed and 1 wounded. I hope to serve the balance the same way. Am organizing the militia as rapidly as possible. Trouble is reported in Chariton County, and I have sent sufficient force there to put it down. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI Saint Joseph, Mo., June 6, 1864. Col. J. F. WILLIAMS, Macon, Mo.: Serious trouble is reported in Chariton County. Send a strong force toward Keytesville as soon as possible, and get the militia at work without delay. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. MACON, Mo., June 6, 1864. General FISK: I hear by a citizen of Chariton that bushwhackers took Keytes- ville Friday evening. I have a scout out in Chariton, and am now starting out another of 40 men. JOHN F. WILLIAMS, Colonel. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI Saint Joseph, Mo., June 6, 1864. Col. J. F. WILLIAMS, Macon, Mo.: Colonel Greene, assistant adjutant-general, telegraphs me that you can have 500 stand of arms, at any time, to arm militia. You had better make requisition and send an officer for them at once. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General Page 249 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNIOX. 249 WILLIAMSTOWN, LEWIS COUNTY, June 6, 1864. Brigadier-General FISK, Commanding District of North Missouri: HONORABLE SIR: Agreeably to instructions received from the Union League of this place, I hereby send you a statement of an oc- currence that recently transpired at the Methodist Episcopal church in this place. The church is used alternately by the Methodists, N6rth and South. For the benefit of our rebel neighbors, we have usually kept, during religious service, a U. S. flag over the seat iu the stand. The fourth Sunday in May last the house was occupied by the Southern Methodists. A Mr. Penn, son of James Penn, was to occupy the desk. Our young men, thinking the flag was not con- spicuous enough for a guerrilla rebel preacher, nailed it up in front of the desk, and it remained there during the service. At the close of the exercise they took it down as usual to carry it home. The flag was carried to one of the doors and held over it as the con- gregation were passing out. Some of the ladies would not go out under the flag, but got over the center railing, in order to pass out of the other door. One of Mr. Cliftons sons noticed the movement, and as he had a small flag with him, he immediately stepped on a seat and held his flag over that door. One of the ladies, Miss Martha Palmer, knocked the flag out of his hand and into the street, and passed out. Mr. Osuar Chappel, in passing out, stamped it with in- dignation, and several times since has boasted of giving the Union flag a good stamping, coupled with the remark that he would do so again. Others have done and said the same; Mr. Henry Palmer in particular. The above is a statement of facts, as appeared from our investigation. We send them to you, and if you deem the affair worthy of further notice, abundant and reliable testimony to sub- stantitate the same will be forthcoming. Yours, respectfully, R. ~ ANDERSON, President. Per W. P. ALLYN, Secretary. P. 5.I was requested to send you the evidence as we took it, but take the liberty to send you a correct statement, as above, in place of it. The testimony of the witnesses, if wanted, will be forwarded immediately. ~. ~. A. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 6, 1864. STEPHEN JOHNSTON, Esq.: DEAR SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your valued favor of this date, and thank you for the information therein contained. I assure you, my dear sir, that I will most cheerfully and earnestly labor to maintain peace and quiet in your county. I say maintain quiet, for quiet really exists, if the people will only, study to be quiet and mind their own business. It is very unfortunate that in your county, as in many others, the Union men are unhappily divided, and waste their energies in mis Page 250 250 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. erable dissensions instead of co-operating in saving the country. I wish it was different, and by no action of mine shall the breach be widened. I cannot think it will be necessary to increase the force in Platte County very much, and except in some great emergency, such as an invasion, there will be no troops from abroad sent into your county. 1 am glad to express my fullest confidence in the loyalty and patriotism of Major Clark. I shall visit Platte City as soon as I am able to travel, unless important duties call me elsewhere. I am, sir, very respectfully, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. FORT LEAVENWORTH, June 6, 1864. His Excellency Governor THOMAS CARNEY: I am in receipt of your favor of the 1st instant, calling my atten- tion to the protection of Topeka, as it contains the records and valuable archives of the State and U. S. court. I have before had this matter presented and greatly desire to have a force there. I recommended that a few State militia be temporarily detailed, and ordered a company which recently arrived from Iowa to take post at Topeka. In the mean time Indian difficulties occurred at the Smoky Hill River, on the western frontier of the State, which caused a diversion of the company to a temporary effort to suppress those more certain disasters which were driving the settlers from their fields. I hope very soon my purpose to locate force at Topeka will be carried out. It is my duty, however, to repeat to you t a my force is very small, that I am constantly informed of danger from accu- mulating l5ushwhackers, who are said to be gathering in Missouri, and I must depend a great deal on State militia to aid me in preserv- ing the towns and people from disasters of the pending war. I have the honor to remain, Your Excellencys obedient servant, S. R. CURTIS, Major-General. FORT LEAVENWORTH, June 6, 1864. JOHN T. Cox, Esq., Special Indian Agent: DEAR SIR: Yours of the 25th May, in which you present the diffi- culties and irregularities connected with the Indian trade in cattle, is duly received. When I arrived in this department, the Indian coun- try being part of my command, the matters to which you refer received my anxious attention. I visited the country and gave orders to my troops to do all in their power to stop the contraband trade. But I was told it had become chronic by long continuance, which I found true, and I presented the matter to the Interior and the War Departments, asking for instructions. The stock was passed around my remotely separated stations, and invited rebel raids to follow remote cattle routes. All this seemed to require a joint action on the part of persons associated, in and out of the Indian country, and I hoped the Indian agents and superintendents would especiall Page 251 cEAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 251 check the illicit trade. But I found on the contrary that persons were licensed to trade with the Indians, and Treasury agents were giving license to it. I was relieved from command of the Indian Territory and have despaired of doing any great good by past or p resent efforts. In- stead of checking trade, I feared the very trouble yon mention, that the troops would, under pretense of checking it, seek to profit by it, and thus become demoralized and diverted from our pressing foes, the bushwhackers. The superintendent of Indians desiring to take the refugees into the Indian country, I have been obliged to draw together all the troops I could to aid that movement, and I have therefore no force to use for purposes of protection and correction of that Indian trade, which is in point offact consummated beyond my lines. When men under p asses and privileges have bought cat- tle in the Indian country, andbrought them into this or any other State, I am not disposed to harass them with arrests and arbitrary proceedings, which should have been done where the mischief, pro of, and agents actually operated. Arrests of droves that have traveled hundreds of miles seem to do no good, as the holders send back and get receipts or testimony, and I have no way of procuring proof of fraud, either in the purchase of the cattle or in the procurement of such proof, as all the parties act beyond my lines. Igive no licenses, but desire that you and other agents will discriminate and allow honest, loyal men to collect the stock and save it or sell it, for while it runs loose and wild it invites bushwhackers into the country now abandoned, or it leaves a fair motive for the poor Indians to seek purchasers at low rates rather than risk what they have thus abandoned. What the military can- not do, the agents may be able to do, and it would be doing a great benefit to Indians and white men to stop this waste of property, which, I am told, now results in shooting cattle merely for their hides. It is very right to do all we can, and if you can show me any way that I can prevent the trade I will be glad to adopt your suggestions, but you perceive I have not a soldier to spare from legitimate duty in guarding against Cheyennes and bushwhackers, and no right to meddle with matters that transpire in the Indian Territory, which was taken out of my command, and no disposition to intrude my suggestions any further on the Departments of the Interior and Treasury, when authority to trade and traffic with Indians is given to loyal citizens who no doubt abuse their privileges. I have long since despaired of seeing justice dealt out to Indians, but shall never cease to do all in my power to secure it. I hope the many thousands now going back to the Indian country will gather up and eat all the cattle remaining. I have directed my officers to accom- pany the Indians down, with ample protection, and staying in the country seems to include the necessity of taking care of their stock. The commander of troops in the Indian country can easily prevent fraud, if he has any considerable amount of troops, by arresting persons engaged in fraudulent purchases and by favoring honest transactions. There is the place and that i~ the way to do it. Indian agents, living with the Indians, must know when and who and where and how to strike, and I do not see why nothing seems to emanate from them but permits or certificates, or general complaints of the military. Your information and impulses may indeed enable you to do more than others have done to secure reform, but I a Page 252 252 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIppJ. [Cuip. XLVI. sorry to say, after five months of effort, I have found Indian trade regulations entirely beyond the control of my slender, attenuated lines, and I fear beyond yours, or those who ought to co-operate with you, within the Indian Territory. Again assuring you that I am anxious and willing to do anything I can to prevent the infernal injustice that is carried on, as you say, under the general cognomen of cattle business in the southern portions of Kansas, I remain, very truly, your friend and obedient servant, S. R. CURTIS, Major- General. FORT GARLAND, CoLo. TER., June 6, 1864. Col. JOHN M. OHIvINGToN, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding District: COLONEL: Inclosed orders just received from Fort Lyon, to make a forced march to that post. Nothing is stated to enable me to conclude whether the circumstances are such as to justify a forced march or not. The last mail brought me a letter from Lieutenant Baldwin that Major Wynkoop had sent him word that Lieutenant Eayres command had all been killed by the Indians. Subsequently I learned that the same command was all right. Now, upon what information the major issued the inclosed orders I am ignorant, and am unable in consequence to decide upon the best course to pursue. Shall await further orders. Shall move Company A out to-morrow. Captain Gray has sent back two wagons, and reports the roads in a horrible condition, and his advance toward Fort Lyon consequently very slow. People here (among the Mexicans) are apprehensive of serious difficulties with the Utes; for what reasons I know not. If further information of importance reaches me from Fort Lyon, I shall leave for that post. Yours, truly, SAM. F. TAPPAN, Lieut. Cot. First Cavalry of Colorado, Comdg. Post. P. S.General Brown has just arrived and reports that a train had been captured between Lyon and Lamed, by 4~ men. INSPECTOR-GENERALS DEPT., DEPT. OF NEW MEXICO Capt. BEN. C. CUTLER, Tucson, June 6, 1864. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Dept. of New Mexico, Santa F6: CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report, as supplementary to my re- ports of May 16 and June 4, 1864, relative to my examination of the Gila country and its vicinity north of Fort Bowie, with a view to a selection of a site for a military post, made agreeably to the instruc- tions of the department commander, of April 1, 1864, that said in- structions were received on my return from Southern Arizona, which I had visited, accompanied by Governor Goodwin, of this Territory, for the purpose of locating troops, learning the movements of the Apaches in their depredations into and through this section of Ari- zona into Sonora, as also its resources and want of military prote Page 253 Ca& ~. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 253 tion. The troops necessary and available to enable me to execute properly the generals instructions were at once ordered to rendez- vous at Apache Pass, and as soon as my duties here permitted I repaired (May 2, 1864) to that place, and on the 9th ultimo, the ear- liest day on which the p reparations for the move and a pack train could be made ready, the details of which have been stated in my letters of April 26 and May 8, 1864, I left Fort Bowie for the section of country to be examined. Time after my return here, ere the departure of the express, not permitting my making as full a report as I intended, and the prep- aration of Captain Tidballs report, as also a return of the force of the expedition, being not ready, which papers are now inclosed, I now add a few remarks of a special and general character in expla- nation of parts of my other reports, and for a better knowledge of the country, its features, and the savage inhabitants thereof. The valley in which the general desires to establish a mditar y post is along the south side of the Gila River (there being little north of it), whose general direction is north of east and south of west, and convexo-concave, with narrow or pointed eastern and western extremities, and the convex side on the south making a gentle ascent for a number of miles, broad at first, but diminishing in width in its southern ascent, of good soil and abundance of mes- quite wood. It lies between the Chiricahua Mountains on the south and west and Peloncillo Mountains on the north and east. There is generally a lower bottom, through which the river runs 10 to 15 feet below its surface. A second bottom is next reached, in many places of a few feet greater elevation; then comes the broad and most extended part of the valley, which has a gentle slope toward and along the river. On the lower bottoms occasionally grass is found in limited quantities, which is mostly sacaton, and this usually sig- nifies a clayey soil. This valley, by irrigation, has capacity to support a large popula: tion and could be made fine grazing land by sowing alfalfa (Chili clover) or other grass seeds, but the water should be taken out of Gila high up and carried well back from it, which would hardly be done at present by individual enterprise. As grazing in this country is one of the essential requisites for a military post, the ab- sence of it, to a very general extent, in this valley presents an objec- tion to the location of a post in most parts of it. La Cienega Grande possesses the requisites of water, grass, soil, and wood for a post, but it is farther to the south and east than is desirable, I think. It is approachable for wagons from the east through the pass just north of the Sierra San Simon, coming via Burro Mountains and a point on the Gila River, or after coming through Steens Peak Pass, to the southeast, from the west via the opening in the Chiricahua Range, through which passes the old wagon road of Leech, and north of Dos Cabezos. The Tulerosa Valley is some 10 miles long and from one-fourth to three-fourths miles wide, heading in a canon creek which comes - from the summit of the Chiricahua Range, just south of San Mar- cial Peak and north of Mount Graham Pass, in the Tulerosa Pass. Several large Indian trails cross the mountains in this pass. The running water of 2 miles is two-thirds or more down the valley and sinks 2 miles before reaching the Gila. This is a pretty little valley, of good soil, with wood and considerable grass at its lower part, and on either side near its outlet in the Gila Valley proper. Also, i Page 254 254 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSIsSIppI. [Ca& p. XLVI. the mesa hills which bound it there is grama. In heavy rains, the cafion creek which courses down the eastern side shows signs of a large volume of water and makes more than one channel. This locality is just opposite the Mount Graham Pass, the road through which from the south and west would pass a little to the east of, or directly into, this valley, by a little labor in crossing the low mesa ridges and fiats. This position commands the trails through these passes, along and across the Gila, and is central to strike east, north, west, or south; is nearly on the prolongation of trails, and passes through Rattlesnake Range into the Bonita Valley, and thence into that of the Negrita, Prieto, or the Sierra Blanca district, or westerly to the San Carlos Valley and up north into the Pinaleno country, along the Sali- nas, & c., farther north. The mouth of this valley is some 30 miles northwesterly from La Cienega Grande. Although there is not as much good grass here as I wish, yet what there is near, with the other advantages it possesses, makes it to my mind the best location for Fort Goodwin. There are four p asses crossed by Indian trails be- tween the Tulerosa Pass and the Gila River, in the Chiricahua Range, three of which are east of the one Captain Anderson took, the best one being the one most northerly and nearest to the Gila River, as reported to me by my Indian guides. The valley of the San Carlos is very rich; there is a fine location for a military post at its lower extremity, on the west side of the river, which is a fine stream of water for 1~miles up it, as far as I examined. It is also a good point from which to operate against the Indians going up this valley, on to the Salinas, next into the Mescal and Pinaleno Mountains, as well as into the Sierra Blanca country, where it is generally believed the Indians have a considerable quantity of stock and many fields of grain, & c. But it is not accessible for wagons except from the east through the Gila Valley, above spoken of, and for this reason I would put the post as stated and strike into the country from it. An expedition from this valley, making a circuit in a curved line to the north from the vicinity of the San Francisco River (some 30 miles west of Fort West), on the east, through the Sierra Blanca country, headwaters of the San Carlos, along the Salinas to its junction with the Rio Verde on the west, and thence easterly, back to the same valley, would be an inter- esting tour, would strike a vital blow at the Apache Nation, and pass through, no doubt, rich mineral and some fine agricultural and pastoral country. Hostility exists to some extent at present between the Coyotero and the Sierra Blanca Apaches, several of the former having been killed by the latter. A fair specimen of salt was found in the rancherias on the San Carlos, and two squaw loads thrown away by squaws coming in after the attack, who escaped, were taken, which they had brought from two white salt hills, as is supposed, seen east of this valley some 6 or 8 miles and north of the Gila. From the prisoners taken at the San Carlos we learned that a party of 45 bucks had been absent some sixty days on a raid in Sonora, who were daily expected back. The Gila has two fine detached bot- toms, with some grass, on its north side, one east, the other west, of the San Carlos Valley, which latter is flanked by rolling and mesa hills. Some 3 miles above the San Carlos, in the low, rolling hills, south side the Gila, where I encamped, there is excellent grama grass Page 255 CH~. XLVI.] 255 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. From the best information I have, and from personal examination and observation of the conntry, I think there is no practicable wagon road throngh the Chiricahna Monntains, north of Mount Graham Pass, from the San Pedro Valley or Pima villages on the west, ex- cept it be farther north than my examination extended, and some distance north of the Gila, via the Salinas, or headwaters of the San Carlos. The Sierra Bonita, in which is Mount Graham, the Mescal, and Pinaleno Mountains, are merely links in the great Chi- ricahna or Sierra Madre chain of mountains, the first being the portion between the plain leading throngh from the Playa to the valley of the San Simon and Monnt Graham Pass, the second being on and j~ist north of the Gila, and the last a continnation of this chain farther north. The Dragoon Spring range unites north of the Gila with the Chiricahna, constituting a broad belt of broken, mountainous country, which extends on up to the San Francisco Monntains. The Steens Peak or Peloncillo chain extends up into the Sierra Blanca region, and is separate from the Burro Mountain range. Various spurs branch from the above. The Playas or Sulphur Spring Valley terminates properly just at and southwest, of Monnt Graham Pass, beyond which, to the north, is the narrow and irreg- ular valley of the upper Arivaypa, which is now dry, except in places where the water appears in holes, running a short distance, or as a spring, until reaching the head of the cafton on this river, which is opposite the Tulerosa Pass. The termination of the San Simon Valley to the iiorth, and absence of any Rio de Sauz in the Gila Valley, have been mentioned; also the points of confluence of the Rio Bonita with the Gila, being in a canon above the Gila Valley examined. We had little or no time to examine the country with respect to its mineral wealth. In Mount Graham Pass there are several beautiful outcropping veins of quartz crossing it, aiid indi- cations of a gold region. Other places also indicated deposits of the precious metals. Little game was seen, and less killed. Juan Arroyo, our guide, pursued a bear in Bonita Cafion, but got instead of a bruin a duck- ing. This guide sustained his good reputation as a guide and brave man. Lojinio, an A p ache boy of eighteen or twenty years, is a good guide and scout, and behaved gallantly; he is kept in the Govern- ment employ. Mr. A. Lyon, guide and interpreter, was active and efficient, and rendered good service; he joined in the attack on th~e rancherias. We marched through sand, over rocky mountain trails, waded rivers, marched days and nights; had, from losses, & c., short rations. From the character of the marching and of contract shoes resulted shoeless feet; rawhide and skins of various descriptions were used to shoe both men and animals. With few grumbling ex- ceptions the men discharged their duty and bore the fatigue of the march cheerfully. The Indian captives became an elephant on my hands, and they were assigned as reported, which, I think, is the best disposition to be made of them. Inclosed is a memorandum of the distribution. The result of my expedition, including the action of Lieutenant Stevens, May 3, with Indians, moving under instruction from me, may be summed up as follows: An examination and knowledge of an important section of country. About 75 Indians killed, many more wounded; 16 taken prisoners; many fields of corn, wheat, and beans destroyed; 4 animals, arms, ammunition, saddles and fixings Page 256 256 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. large amount of mescal, $660 in gold, with many other articles, cap- tured; 1 mule shot, besides a large quantity of stuff, with several rancherias, burned. But for an erroneous report of my guide, caus- ing a change in the distribution ordered of the force at the up per rancheria, Big Alamo, a much greater loss necessarily would have resulted to the Indians. Casualties: In Lieutenant Stevenss fight, 2 badly and 3 Slightly wounded, and 1 missing; since then, 1 accidentally but not danger- ously wounded; also the loss of 1 horse and 1 mule, both broken down or diseased. With my two previous reports, as the report of my movement in compliance with the generals instructions, this is respectfully sub- mitted. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, N. H. DAVIS, Assistant Inspector- General, U. S. Army. P. S.I omitted reporting to whicli band of Apaches the Indians killed and captured belonged. Although there is some discrepancy of opinion and report as to this, yet I think the best information I have and circumstances class them as Coyoteros. I have as yet been unable to furnish a sketch of my route, which I wished to have done. N.H.D. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIL. DIV. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, No. 32. Natchez. Miss., June 7, 1864. * * * * * * * 2. Col. Albert J. Myer, Signal Officer of the Army, having beeii assigned to duty at these head quarters, any reports or information called for by him will be promptly furnished, and all orders given by him under the authority of the commanding general will be respected. By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby: C. T. CHRISTENSEN, Major, Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 200. Washington, June 7, 1864. * * * * * * 5. Battery L, First U. S. Artillery, is hereby relieved from duty in the Department of the Gulf, and will at once be put en route for New York City for the purpose of being recruited. On arriving, the commanding officer will report to Major-General Dix, U. S. Vol- unteers, commanding Department of the East, who will designate a post in New York Harbor as the station of the battery, and report his action to this office. The quartermasters department will fur- nish the necessary transportation. * * * * * * By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 257 CHAP XLVI.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 257 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, June 7, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. H. EMORY, Comdg. Nineteenth Corps, & c., Niorganza: Your telegram of this date received. It is the understanding of the commanding general upon Special Orders, 28, headquarters Mili- tary Division of West Mississippi, that all papers touching the Nine- teenth Corps, except the necessary returns, are to be submitted direct to headquarters Military Division of West Mississippi. He requests that duplicates of all papers be furnished him that contain informa- tion that should be known at these headquarters. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GLO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant-General SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. 19TH A. C. AND U. S. FORCES, No. 132. ~ ]Vliorganza, La., June 7, 1864. * * * * * * IV. One brigade of infantry frotn the First Division and one from the Second Division, Nineteenth Army Corps, and Crebs bri- gade of cavalry will move to-morrow at sunrise by the road through New Texas to co-operate with and support the navy, which is to make a raid down the Atchafalaya. The command will be under Brigadier-General Nickerson, and will take with it two days rations, two pieces of artillery, and eight ambulances. No other wheels will be taken. The pieces of artillery will be detailed by General Grover from his division. Brigadier-General Nickerson, and also Lieuten- ant-Colonel Crebs, commanding the cavalry, will report at these headquarters at 7 oclock this evening. * * * * * * * VI. Colonel Davis, commanding cavalry, will send one regiment at 8 or 9 oclock to-morrow morning on the Fordoche road, to occupy the bridge about 8 miles from here and observe the country, and guard General Nickersons left flank. If no enemy should be found it will return at night. * * * * * * * By command of Brigadier-General Emory: FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, June 7, 1864. Maj. Gen. F. J. HERRON, Commanding U. S. Forces, Rio Grande: GENERAL: Yours of the 31st of May regarding the movements of troops from Aransas Pass is received. It is the intention of the major-general commanding to remove all troops from Aransas Pass, as well as Pass Cavallo, and Colonel Holabird, chief quartermaster of the department, has been instructed to send a steamer at once for 17 R RYOL XXXIV, PT I Page 258 258 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. the purpose of removing the regiments at Aransas Pass. General Roberts, who has laf9ely returned from Pass Cavallo, has informed me that it was your intention to withdraw the forces from Aransas Pass, and from that fact there was no letter written to you before on this subject. The major-general commanding desires to know the state of the works along the line of the Rio Grande, with a view, if possible, of withdrawing a part of the garrison to this point. He desires also to know whether any other part of your force can be spared from your district. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. DWIGHT, Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff. CLINTON, ARK., June 7, 1864. Brigadier-General CARR, Commanding: Arrived here 12 m. to-day. Shelbys command was estimated at 1,700 men and three pieces of artillery when he crossed White River. He is collecting all the detachments of guerrilla bands and forming them into companies. He has likewise ordered all of McRaes com- mand to join him. Will send one scout to Kinderhook, on Bates- ville road; another to Meadows, on Owl Fork, to-morrow morning. Respectfully, JAMES STUART, Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Scout. DEVALLS BLUFF, June 7, 1864. Capt. C. H. DYER: A messenger has just arrived from my regiment. He left there day before yesterday evening. The detachment of the Ninth Iowa Cavalry had not reached there up to that time. I sent guides with them that I brought through with me. Major Teed, whom I left in command, was out of rations, and expected yesterday, unless relieved by Ninth Iowa, to fall back as far as Austin, for the purpose of ob- taining rations from Brownsville. They have nothing new from Shelby. Respectfully, & c., W. F. GEIGER, Colonel, Commanding Third Brigade. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 7, 18642.20 p. m. Major-General ROSECRANS, Saint Louis, Mo.: When your communication shall be ready send it by express. There ~jl1 be no dap~er of its miscarriage, A. LINQQLN Page 259 OHM. XLVI.] 259 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC .UNION. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., June 7, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Saint Louis, Mo.: The following dispatch, received to-day during the Governors a~- sence, is respectfnlly referred to the commanding general: BooNVILLE, June 7, 1864. Governor HALL: Your petitioners, loyal, in view of the fact of our best citizens being murdered and robbed, shot down in cold blood of late, we ask permission to raise a company of home guards for home protection, a part of which is to be kept in active service all the time, at our own expense. We would like to get arms, but we can arm and equip ourselves if necessary. We must do something or leave the country. Please answer immediately. E. H. HARRIS, ELI WELLS, N. HENDERSON, M. PEAK, Committee. C. C. BAILEY, Major and Aide-de-Camp. FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANS., June 7, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Saint Louis, Mo.: First Steward D. T. Riley and the pantryman, Patrick Lyons, of the steamer Prairie Rose, were arrested here yesterday for dis~1oyalty. They shipped with Capt. William Eads at Saint Lonis and prodnced a great deal of trouble on the trip np. The Prairie Rose was fired into by guerrillas near Miami, and these men refnsed to aid in de- fending the boat, saying that they would do nothing against the Confederacy. Lyons said he had been in the Confederate Army and declared his sympathy for the rebel States. Both men left the Prairie Rose below here and came np on another boat. Lyons de- clared his intention to raise men to capture this vessel at some fntnre time at any sacrifice, averring that the colored porters on the boat should be the first men hanged. Captain Eads was be- fore my provost~marshal~general, from whom the above facts were elicited. He also states that several snspicions circnmstances had transpired, fixing complicity of bad intentions npon the two men named, among which were that the oil-can of the boat, in Rileys charge, was pnnctured with a knife blade and the oil scattered over a large portion of the guards of the boat. Riley is said to be the man through whose instrumentality the Gaty was taken by guer- rillas last year. He is also said to be well known by river men gen- erally at Saint Louis. I will send the men in irons. The captain and crew are witnesses. ~. R. CURTIS, Major-General. PILOT KNOB, June 7, 1864. Lient. II. HANNAHS, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General: Got no dispatches from you yesterday until after dark. Line was down all day. The four companies of the Third left for Sullivan ~ttttiQi1 yc8tCrday ia~~~rniii~ a~boi~t 10 QClQQk9 Will ~t there eYQI Page 260 260 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIppI. [CHAP. XLVI. ing of 8th or morning of the 9th instant. They will need forage and rations. I understand there is none in the country, and they could not haul but four days feed for their horses. Had six days rations for themselves. J. F. TYLER, Colonel, Commanding. PILOT KNOB, Mo., June 7, 1864. Lieut. H. HANNAHS, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General: I have only four conipanies of cavalry for duty here, and have about 70 men on duty each day. This, in connection with guarding trains, puts every man .1 have on duty every other day. My men here all belong to the Sixth Missouri Cavalry, and 70 of them are to be mustered out next month, by reason of expiration of term of service. If, though, your order is positive as to sending a company upon the railroad, it shall be obeyed immediately. I will be in Saint Louis to talk to you to-morrow. Please answer immediately. J. F. TYLER, Colonel, C~ommanding. HEADQUARTERS SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT, Saint Louis, Mo., June 7, 1864. Col. J. F. TYLER, Commanding, Pilot Knob: The order for the company to go to De Soto is imperative. By order of Brigadier-General Ewing: H. HANNAHS, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT, Saint Louis, June 7, 1864. Col. J. F. TYLER, Commanding, Pilot Knob: Forward the teleg~am to Major Bartlett, changing his destination from Sullivan to Saint James, so that he may be advised of it. That telegram gave him instructions where to draw forage, & c. By order of Brigadier-General Ewing: H. HANNAHS, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT, Saint Louis, Mo., June 7, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Cape Girardeau, JIJio.: You will keep your men in the saddle as constantly as possible to destroy the small band of guerrillas who are swarming all around you, killing and robbing. Instruct Captain Ewing and all your subordinates that these rebels are not to be captured under an Page 261 XLVI.) CORTh~SP0NDENCE, ETC.UNI0N. 261 circumstances, but to be killed when found. If a man is not known to be a guerrilla and taken without arms, and afterward proves to be a guerrilla, he must be regularly tried. Such trials, however, only result, where the prisoner is convicted, in putting the Government to the expense of boarding and lodging him during the war, as the President rarely approves a senteilce of death. It is therefore best to take few prisoners. THOMAS EWING, JR., Brigadier-General. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., June 7, 1864. General EWING, Commanding: The following order has been sent all my subordinates: You will not capture under any circumstances any man known to be a guerrilla or acting with them; they will be killed when and where found. J. B. ROGERS, Colonel, Commanding. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., June 7, 1864. General EWING, Commanding: We have been taking few prisoners. We have only taken 2, and the excuse of the men taking them was that they were unarmed. I have just examined them, and find them the worst of men. They say they were sent up here by Kitchen and told to bring back a horse when they returned from furlough; it was a great mistake to capture them. My men shall work. J. B. ROGERS, Colonel. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., June 7, 1864. General EWING, Commanding: The following received from Charleston: Colonel ROGERS: I received a letter yesterday from Captain Guthrie; says he is in here recruiting; has commission; says his men all belong to the Confederate Armymust be treated as prisoners of war; say& he has orders to keep the telegraph down for a certain time and will do it; says he saw our scouts Sunday while he was writing. I am trying to find out if they have a camp. ~. A. EWING, Gommanding, Charleston. I cant see the prisoner of war part of it. J. B. ROGERS, Colonel. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., June 7, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel HILLER, Bloomfield: The guerrillas are tearing down the telegraph line below Charles- ton nightly; Ewing is after them. I send 100 men to Sikeston to- day and below; you will send men in below to co-operate with them Page 262 262 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. You will send at least ~5O men to or in the direction of Kennett and Hornersville to intercept any fugitives; they will move at once. The movement has already commenced from here. You will send out other parties from time to time and do all you can to further this object. The scont from here will remain out ten days. Inform yonr men that our men are out, so no mistakes may be made. J. B. ROGERS, Colonel, Commanding. HDQRS. SEVENTH CAy., MISSOURI STATE MILITIA, In the Field, near Quincy, Mo., June 7, 1864. ACTING ASSISTANT ADJUTANTGENERAL, District of Central Missouri: SIR: I have the honor to report that I marched from Warsaw yes- terday morning at 6 oclock, reaching this camp yesterday evening. After crossing the Osage River I detached the best mounted men of Companies A and K, under efficient officers, and sent them to the left and right of my line of march, with instructions to scout the country 10 or 12 miles out, east and west and south, on a line with Qniucy, and when done to report to me at this camp. I find the conntry remarkably quiet and much freer from ex- citement or actual disturbance than the people north of the Osage River. As far as there is labor to operate, agriculture is being indns- triously and with promise pnrsued along my route of travel. I hear of no guerrillas or predatory bands anywhere in this locality. I have no forage; am depending altogether on grass. Company B and detachment of Company D arrived at Warsaw Sunday evening. They found all quiet on the route down. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN F. PHILIPS, Colonel Seventh Cavalry, Missouri State Militia. PLEASANT HILL, Mo., June 7, 1864. Capt. JAMES H. STEGER, (Received 6 a. in., 8th.) Assistant Adjutant- General, Warrensburg, Mo.: No concentration of guerrillas in Jackson Connty, yet small bands infest every portion of it. No word from my foot scont yet. Will be in to-morrow probably. Have a scout out mounted that will be in this evening. I can get no reliable information as to what they intend doing, but various rumors all satisfy me they intend striking some place soon. J. H. FORD, Colonel, Commanding. BOONVILLE, Mo., June 7, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. B. BROWN, (Received 8 a. in., 8th.) Warrensburg, Mo.: In view of onr best citizens being robbed and murdereu, we ask yonr permission to organize two companies for home protection, as the militia is of very little assistance to us in immediate danger Page 263 CHAP. XLVI.] 263 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. We must do something immediately or leave our homes. One com- pany is organized and ready to receive arms; the others will be ready soon. Answer soon as possible. E. H. HARRIS, ELI WELLS, M. PEAK, N. HENDERSON, Committee. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSoURI, Springfield, Julio., June 7, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel CAMERON, Commanding at Cassville, Mo.: I will not establish a post at Cross Hollow at present. All the troops will retain their headquarters at Cassville, and accomplish by scouting what it was designed to accomplish by occupying Cross Hollow. Send a scout of 150 men, with six days rations, to the Vicinity of Cross Hollow and Elm Springs, and try to surprise and capture Buck Brown and his command. Send one team along and gather up the telegraph wire along the road and bring it to Cassville. I think it would be well to send dismounted men, but you can judge better. Dismounted men ought to be able to make a night surprise and capture the enemys horses. Send a good officer in command. Have unserviceable arms condemned and sent forward. The in- spector will be at Cassville in three or four days. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier- General. Commanding. SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., June 7, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Saint Louis, Mo.: We have secured 3 more of the bushwhackers who broke jail on Sunday. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., June 7, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Commanding Department of the Missouri: All quiet on the Platte. We have thoroughly scouted Platte and Clay Counties with 300 men. Not a bushwhacker discovered nor a sign of a camp. There has been no more trouble in this country, and I now have sufficient militia force on duty, to successfull~[ meet any probable uprising or combination. Investigation now going on will probably result in establishing the fact that the late murders near Arnoldsville were the result of little personal animosities existing between two militia companies in that section, one a Paw Paw organization and the other not. It is the legitimate fruit of the extermination doctrine that has been so earnestly proclaimed from the stump in Northwest Missouri by the most ungodly of politician scamps of all parties that can be found in our unhappy country Page 264 264 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. The leaders have talked extermination so much that the vicious, reckless devils who do their bidding have put the policy into opera- tion that they may see how it works. I shall use all the power con- fided to my hands in putting down this trouble, in restoring good order, and in the sure wayswift extermination of thieves and bush- whackers. I am using both PaW Paws and the original Enrolled Missouri Militia. The lion and the lambs are working well together. My force in the district is too limited, but I am daily increasing it from the best militia I can find under reliable officers. The returned rebels and organized thieves and bushwhackers are constantly drift- ing across the Missouri, where there is much to steal. Occasionally a town will be robbed in spite of our best exertions. We cannot station troops at every four corners, but will do the best I can for everybody, and the people must stand guard for each other. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. MACON, Mo., June 7, 1864. General C. B. FISK: I received a telegram from Capt. E. J. Crandall stating that he had an order from you requiring me to detail 100 men of Sixty-sec- ond Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia, for active duty in Liun County, Mo. Will you please make an order upon me for that purpose? R. J. EBERMAN, Col., (Jomdg. Sixty-second Regt. Enrolled Jllissonri Militia. MIRABILE, CALDwELL COUNTY, Mo., June 7, 1864. General FISK: SIR: I will report to you the present situation of our county. We are in no condition to defend ourselves. The guerrillas are within 15 miles of us. Yesterday there was a Mr. Pagley shot while at his plow, near Claysville. Mr. Pagley was a good and loyal man. Last night there were two veterans came in to this city who had to flee from Claysville to save their lives. I think that we should have a company of militia stationed at Kingston, Caldwell County, Mo. I await for an answer on th~ case. Respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. W. CROUSE, Captain Company H, Thirty-third Regiment, E. M. M., Formerly Capt. J. T. Ross Company. HDQRS. SECOND BRIGADE, DIST. OF SOUTH KANSAS, Mound City, Kans., June 7, 1864. Capt. GEORGE S. HAMPTON, Assistant Adjutant-General, Paola, Kans.: CAPTAIN: In order to watch and, if possible, prevent a raid into Kaisas, I have directed scouting parties to be sent into Missouri, by day and night, all along the border, until the organization re- ported by General Rosecrans is broken up. I have reported thi Page 265 CHAP. XLVI] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 265 fact to Colonel Ford, at Kansas City, and given him such informa- tion regarding the position of my command as will enable him to see how far he is supported. I have requested him to return the compliment, and will inform you as soon as received. Colonel Snoddy has notified the militia, so that all is in readiness. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, THOS. MOONLIGHT, Colonel Eleventh Kansas Cavalry, Commanding. WASHINGTON, June 8, 18644 p. m. (Received 20th.) Major-General CANBY, Vicksburg, Miss.: The Secretary directs that where the troops protecting leased plantations are required for offensive operations they be used for that purpose, care being taken to give protection to the negroes on such plantations by bringing them within our lines. Military operations must not be interfered with by any claims of lessees for the protection of their plantations. All cavalry horses at Saint Louis have been ordered to the Department of Arkansas. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, June 8, 1864. Lieutenant LYON, A. D. C., General Franklins Staff, Baton Rouge, La.: Major-General Canby is on his way to New Orleans. Will be here to-morrow or next day. 0. MATTHEWS, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. CAVALRY DIvJ~ION, DEPT. OF THE GULF, New Orleans, La., June 8, 1864. Maj. G. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant- General, Department of the Gulf: MAJOR: I respectfully ask that an order may be issued from de- partment headquarters placing the cavalry camps of instruction and distribution in and near this city entirely under my orders. This will settle a troublesome question which I find arising. The present camping-ground of the First and Fifth Brigades of my com- mand, near Fort Banks, is entirely unsuitable, and I ask permission to move the command to this side of the river, at or near Greenville. I can find no more suitable place on either side of the river within 20 miles of this city. Respectfully, your obedient servant, RICHARD ARNOLD, Brigadier-General, Chief of Cavalry Page 266 266 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DEFENSES OF NEW ORLEANS, New Orleans, La., June 8, 1864. Brigadier-General DWIGHT, Chief of Staff: GENERAL: I have the honor to report my return. Left General Canby at Natchez, Monday p. m. His intention then was to start for New Orleans on this (Wednesday) p. in., on the Joseph Peirce. No definite news from the blockade when I left N., but General C. had just returned from Vicksburg and expected the enemy to be immediately driven from the river. Spent an hour or two with General Emory Monday night. All well at Morganza. Very respectfully, J. J. REYNOLDS, J~fajor- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DISTRICT OF LITTLE RocK, No. 23. Little Rock, Ark., June 8, 1864. * * * * * * * 3. Col. J. K. Mizner, Third Michigan Veteran Cavalry, will pro- ceed by railroad to Devalls Bluff with that portion of his regiment now at Hnntersville, Ark. Upon arriving at Devalls Bluff, Colonel Mizner will assume com- mand of the post. * * * * * * * By command of Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr: C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK Little Rock, Ark., June 8, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Brownsville: Major-Generals Sickles and Steele will pass over the railroad on the train which leaves here to-morrow at 2p. m. You will have the troops pf your command drawn up in line along the railroad when the train passes, so that the generals can see the command. Notify the commanding officers at Bayou Meto and Ashleys Station, so that they can have their commands out. By order of Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr: C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS INDIAN BRIGADE, Fort Gibson, June 8, 1864. (Via Fort Leavenworth, 13th. Receiv~d 1 a. in., 14th.) Major-General HALLECK: Under the authority from General Grant to mount part of the Indian Brigade I desire to get 1,000 stout ponies. It is impossible to procure them here or in Kansas. Under directions of Genera Page 267 CHAP. XLVI.] 267 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. Thayer I send my quartermaster to Kansas to see about purchasing them there. How will they be paid for? Will Lieutenant Robb superintend the purchases? Will you designate some one? Lieu- tenant Robb will telegraph from Fort Scott and receive your answer. It is important to receive the stock as early as possible or before the season passes. I have sent quartermaster to Kansas to receiv~ by telegraph your instructions and facilitate the purchase. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. A. PHILLIPS, Colonel, Commanding. SAINT Louis, Mo., June 8, 1864. (Received 5.20 p. in.) His Excellency the PRESIDENT, Washington, D. C.: The nature of the information is too grave, involving the inter- ests of the country and the safety of individuals, to admit of trans- mitting the business through the express. A sense of duty obliges me to refrain from so transmitting it. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 8, 18646 p. m. Major-General ROSECRANS, Saint Louis, Mo.: Yours of to-day received. I am unable to conceive how a mes- sage can be less safe by the express than by a staff officer. If you send a verbal message, the messenger is one additional person let into the secret. A. LINCOLN, President of the United States. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., June 8, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Commanding Department of the Missouri~: Governor Morton will be here. I have requested Major-General Heintzelman to come also. Very respectfully, yours, H. B. CARRINGTON, Brigadier-General. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., June 8, 1864. General EWING, Commanding: The following from Charleston: Colonel ROGERS: The guerrillas cut the line between here and New Madrid last night and carried off a large quantity of wire. I do not think I can keep it up at present. EWING. I have sent out from here 100 men, 25 from Commerce, and 80 from Bloomfield, all around them, with orders to remain until they kill them off. If the force at New Madrid would join in the exp Page 268 268 LOUISIANA AND TILE ThANS-MISSISSJPpI. [CHAP. XLVI. dition, it would shut off another avenue of escape. I think they should scout more. I have ordered my men to stay and see it out, and hope the expedition will be a success. J. B. ROGERS, Oolonel. HEADQUARTERS SUB-DISTRICT, Cape Girardeau, Ho., June 8, 1864. General EWING, Commanding: I have the honor to report that I have seen the commanders of the Enrolled Missouri Militia in this vicinity, and they have arms and ammunition in store to arm their men when necessary. I have tried several times the policy of arming militia and not calling them outthat is, arm them and allow them to go home until wanted but it will not do any good; on the contrary, they are invariably disarmed by the enemy. A few guerrillas can go around and in one night disarm a company; besides, in that State they are perfectly unreliable, will run in at the mention of an enemy, and bring the most fabulous reports of his strength. & c. They are useful if in camp subject to discipline and kept scouting nuder orders and a company of them armed with shotguns would make the best auxilia- ries against bushwhackers; in fact, they are the only force well cal- culated to beat them, as they readily adopt their peculiar tactics. The Enrolled Missouri Militia of any district, taken merely by enrollment, will not do at all, and especially here, like the Paw Paws. The remedy is worse than the disease. None but a voluntary organi- zation will do for a home warfare and they most carefully selected. In forts or with other troops they will do good service, but in isolated service and neighborhood warfare the opportunity tQ compound with our enemies is too good to be lost, and often they will be taken prisoners and paroled, losing, of course, their arms, & c., and will frequently be parties to the very acts they Dretend to prevent. What I would most earnestly recommend is tliat one full company be raised, armed, and called into service in Stoddard County, to be kept in service during the guerrilla season, to report to and be sub- ject to the officers in service of the United States to be used in ex- terminating these marauders. They cannot be both citizens and soldiers; if they try that they will be disarmed in detail. I would recommend a similar company in Mississippi County, to report at Charleston, Mo. They should be infantry, to save cost, and to be able to patrol the swamps they would be more effective, as our horse could co-operate with them. The season promises a very active campaign by guerrillas, and our force is light. I would further suggest that the regiments of Enrolled Missouri Militia should be held in readiness here to be called at once into service; all necessary arms and ammunition in store at safe and convenient points, to arm them at once in case of need (but for this purpose shotguns would be useless or nearly so). But I would make all this preparation secretly, and would be careful not to do anything that would increase the feeling of insecurity or lead them to think that there was any intention or fear of a necessity to call them out for the season that agricultural pursuits would be neglected at once. Last year they were called out and their labo Page 269 CHAP. XLVI.] 269 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. was in vain, and they are nearly discouraged, and will not work if they think they will be likely to have to leave their farms and crops after partially cultivating them; arming them would be certain to produce that feeling. And if they do not raise grain and something to eat and feed this year there will be none left to protect, for all the country is totally exhausted, and it is nearly as essential to us, for we cannot penetrate to the interior unless they raise forage; for this reason I would not arm or make any ostensible preparations to arm the militia further than as hereinbefore suggested. The shotgun would be the most available weapon for the purpose I speak of, but for the arming of any considerable number, as a regiment, would not be, as they (the militia) could be only used in defense, or for defensive operations, but would be unreliable for attack or pursuit. Excuse, general, the liberty I have taken in making these suggestions. I feel that they are somewhat advisory where perhaps my opinion is not desired, but they are only sugges- tions and no impertinence is intended. I am, general, very respectfully, J. B. ROGERS Colonel, Commanding. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 8, 18648.40 a. m. Maj. 0. D. GREENE,. Assistant A5~jutant-General, Saint Louis, Mo.: Steamer Prairie Rose, at Waverly June 4, and Sunshine, at Wel- lington June 5, were fired upon by guerrillas. No harm done. The bulwarks protect the pilots and engfr~eers. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-General. WARREN5BURG, Mo., June 8, 186i8 a. m. Col. GEORGE H. HALL, Sedalia, Mo.: Send an officer with an escort to Bell Air, Cooper County, and organize the citizens as citizen guards. Instruct him to make work general in the county. E. H. Harris, Eli Wells, M. Peak, N. Hen- derson, have telegraphed me to have two companies now organized armed. Have it done if they are good men. The companies should be made from all good meii who can be included under Orders, No. 12. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 8, 18649 a. in. Col. GEORGE H. HALL, Sedalia, Mo.: Arrange to have one company stationed at Marshall. The com- pany at Franklin Plummers, at Fair Play School-House, Blackwater Township. Citizen guards should be armed as soon as practicable. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-General Page 270 270 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. SHAWNEE MissIoN, June 8, 1864. Lieutenant BERTHOUD, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, Kansas City, Mo.: SIR: Communication received at 5.30 p. m. I intend to go with my company to Shawneetown, and unite with the company there, and go up some 5 miles and scout down the Kaw Bottom to the State line to-morrow, for the purpose of ascertaining if any bushwhackers are lurking in that region, and if they should be they will probably go toward Missouri if not taken in. Respectfully, yours, L. D. JOY, Captain, Commanding Station. HDQRS. Co. E, FIRST CAy., MISSOURI STATE MILITIA, Warrensburg, Mo., June 8, 1864. Col. JAMES MCFERRAN: SIR: Pursuant to your order, I started with 45 men of Company E, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia (being all that the company could furnish), to re-enforce escort of U. S. train on their way to Lexington, Mo. We left Warrensburg about 9 p. in., 3d instant. We scouted the brush on each side of the road until we crossed Davis Creek, where we found the train encamped. We remained there until sunrise next morning, when we moved toward Lexington, Mo., and arrived there about 1 oclock, 4th instant, and remained until the morning of the 6th, when we started back to Warrensburg, where we arrived about 3 p. in., 7th instant. I did not scout any as we returned, on account of the two trains not staying together. Captain Jackson ordered me to keep my men together and guard the rear train. We heard of a great many guerrillas in La Fayette County, but we saw none. Respectfully submitted. FRANK BARKLEY, 2d Lient. Co. E, 1st Cay., Mo. State Nil., Comdg. Detach. SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., June 8, 1864. Col. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General, Saint Louis, Mo.: I have the honor, in the name of all that is loyal, patriotic, aiid holy, to request that the general commanding immediately order H. T. to Saint Louis and keep him there. He claims to be under orders direct from department headquarters, and goes about with his most villainous conduct regardless of anybody. He is plunder- ing the best men in North Missouri, insults and abuses women, travels in the most public thoroughfares in a state of beastly intox- ication, with a notorious prostitute in company with him, and is guilty of all the crimes that I, as an officer of the Government, am under obligation to put down; and this rascal parades General Rose- crans telegrams before the people as his authority to scout the QLINTON B. FISK, J3ri~JadiCr- Ger~r~ Page 271 CHAr. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 2~71 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., June 8, 1864. General C. B. FISK, Saint Joseph, Mo.: You have full authority to do what is prudent. Send him~ here or keep him at work, as may be best; but if he has committed any crimes you are to take the proper steps for his punishment. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., June 8, 1864. Capt. R. S. Aide-de-Gamp: Colonel Williams has placed before me your telegram touching modifications of my order placing him on duty at Hudson. Please say to the general commanding that it was not my intention that Colonel Williams should have anything to do with the organization of militia; that is exclusively the duty of Brigadier-General Doug- lass and his subordinates, and I supposed was already done, as the time for organization had passed by. I ordered Colonel Williams to Macon to assume command of his regiment and designate the localities where militia should be called into active service. The organization of the militia I have nothing to do with, but under General Rosecrans orders, directing me to place on active duty in the district such militia as might be necessary, I have the authority to order an organized company into service. Does the general so understand it? Please answer immediately, as I desire to obey orders always, and wish to avoid all friction. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 8, 1864. J. M. HIATT Assistant Provost-Marshal, Keolcuic, Iowa: DEAR SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 2d instant, this day at hand. I am pleased to learn of the improved condition of affairs in your district. I shall visit the northeast as soon as I can conveniently aiid safely absent myself from headquarters. We are just now having considerable trouble in this section, and my personal presence is more needed here than elsewhere. The detail of militia will soon be made, with headquarters at Alexandria, and the officer in command will be in- structed to receive and execute orders from yourself. I shall write Colonel Sanderson, provost-marshal-general, this day, recommend- ing that you be authorized to employ the assistant you name. The preyentive policy is the best one. Pursue it with vigor. I ~m, sir, very respeAfully, your obedient servant, CM2NTON B. FISK, Brig r~r~r~ Page 272 27~ LOUISIANA AND TILE TRANS-MISSLSSIPpi. [CHAP. XLVI. OSBORN, Mo., June 8, 1864. General Fisk: Reliable Citizens say 5 boys of Company I, Sixth Cavalry, Mis- sonri State Militia, were killed on Monday, June 6, near Claysville, and one of Company A had his horse stolen this morning about 4 miles from this place; also a Citizen had his horse stolen last night near here. The horses were taken by 4 men roughly clad in citizens dress, and bound east. Things look a little squally here at present. C. E. PACKARD. SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., June 8, 1864. Judge Lucius SALISBURY, Salisbury, Mo.: Your communication of the 2d instant is just received. I am quite surprised at the information you give me. The whole matter shall be thoroughly investigated. I fear it is some detective sent out from Saint Louis. Please preserve the writing on the slate. I as- sure you that such conduct shall be severely punished if I can find the guilty parties, and I think I can. I wish you would give me names and places where the outrages were committed. Give me the whole chapter if you can. I more than mistrust who the leader was. He was not a soldier, not an officer, but if I get my hands on him he will wish he had remained with the original thieves of whom you wrote. The people have sorrow enough without being sub- jected to such treatment from those whom we look upon as our de- fenders. I very much regret this conduct, and will use diligence in bringing the guilty to early punishment. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. Capt. G. A. HOLLOWAY, CHILLIcOTHE, Mo., June 8, 1864. Assistant Ac~jutant-General: Will send a scout immediately. We know the parties; will kill them if they are to be found. Three of them have relatives in the forks of Grand River. They will probably go there to-night. We will be there as soon as they. A. J. SWAIN, Lieutenant- Colonel, Gommanding Post. - HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTH KANSAS, Col. G. A. COLTON, Paola, June 8, 1864. Comdg. Fifth Kansas State Militia, Paola, Kans.: COLONEL: In pursuance of Special Orders, No. 54, from the adju- tant-generals office of this State, dated Topeka, May 21, 1864, I desire to have you make arrangements for 300 men of your regi-. ment to be called into active service on short notice (if a necessity should aiAse) to replace the troops required to move from their pres Page 273 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNLON. 273 ent stations in the county of Miami. Should an emergency arise requiring any such movement of the troops, the commanding offi- cer of the post of Paola is instructed to give you immediate notice of the fact on receiving his instructions, in order that you may call into active service the men notified in advance. The militia, while in active service, will be subsisted and furnished with am- munition by the United States, but as I am authorized to furnish them with ammunition only while in active service, I recommend as an additional security against sudden movements of guerrillas that you make requisition, in accordance with your militia laws, for a supply of ammunition for issue to the men of your regiment not in service. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, THOS. J. MCKEAN, Brigadier-General, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding District. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO, Denver, Cob. Ter., June 8, 1864. Maj. Gen. S. R. CURTIS: Have ten companies cavalry 60 miles below Lyon, at Lyon, aIld on the way to Lyon, and below. Can keep things quiet between Lyon and Lamed when I get there once. The unprecedented high waters have impeded our movements. Creeks, before always dry, have had 1~i to 20 feet of water in them. Have 100 men with no horses; what shall I do? Company I is at Garland, H at Fremonts Orchard. Shall I send down? J. M. CHIVJNGTON, Colonel, Commanding District of Colorado. FORT LYON, CoLo. TER., June 8, 1864. Lieut. J. S. MAYNARD, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, District of Colorado: Sin: I have the honor to report, for the information of the colonel commanding, that since last dispatch I have not received any impor- tant intelligence in regard to the movements of the Texans, except Lieutenant Wilson reports the presence of 2 scouts on the Arkansas, presumed to be those of the enemy. The measures I have adopted will enable me in a very few days to ascertain, beyond a doubt, the exact locality and, in all probability, about the number of rebels supposed to be camped near Red River. I have information from an Indian, unreliable, I presume, to the effect that the force of the enemy amounts to 4,000 or 5,000, with a large. amount of transportation. He states that their stock is broken down, and they are not able to move before recruiting. I have but 129 efficient men now at this post; as soon as I can procure a suffi- cient number so as to enable me to leave an ample garrison in this post, I will make a reconnaissance in force, or, if practicable, make an attack. Thinking that the emergency of the case requires it, I have taken the responsibility of sending Lieutenant Baldwin to Fort Garland after the two howitzers now there. From J. B. Watrass, wagon-master for Watrass and Tipton, I have reports to the effect 18 R RYOL XXXIV, PT I Page 274 274 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPpI. [CRAP. XLVI. that Kiowa Indians robbed his train on the 2~5th of May, about 30 miles below Fort Mackey, on the Arkansas. Have varions reports of an alliance between Kiowa and Cheyenne Indians and Texan rebels. I am, sir, with much respect, your obedient servant, E. W. WYNKOOP, llfajor First Cay, of Gob., Gomdg. Fort Lyon, Cob. Ter. SAINT PAUL, June 8, 1864. Major-General POPE: GENERAL: I have just arrived from Ridgely. Column moved on morning of 6th, in fine condition. H. H. SIBLEY Brigadier- General, Coinmariling. SPECIAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 202. Washington, June 9, 1864. * * * * * * 5. Capt. J. W. Todd, ordnance department, will proceed without delay to Vicksburg, Miss., and report in person to Major-General Canby, U. S. Volunteers, commandino Mississippi, for assignment to duty. Military Division of West * * * * * * * 7. The following officers will report in person without delay to the commanding general and chief quartermaster, Military Division of West Mississippi, for assignuient to duty: Capt. S. S. Starr, assist- ant quartermaster of volunteers; Capt. F. M. Norcross, assistant quartermaster of volunteers; Capt. G. L. Heaton, assistant quarter- master of volunteers; Capt. J. C. Mann, assistant quartermaster of volunteers; Capt. Richard Penney, assistant quartermaster of vol- unteers; Capt. J. B. Dexter, assistant quartermaster of volunteers. * * * * * * * By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant-General. MISSISSIPPI SQUADRON, FLAG-SHIP BLACK HAWK, Mound City, June 9, 1864. Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY, Comdg. Military Division of West Mississippi: GENERAL: I inclose you a general order I issued in relation to your Orders, No. 6. I think now that 4he guerrillas will be disposed of. If your order is carried out it is the first time we have started in the right direction. I have been trying for two ybars to have this done, but without avail. I think the result of your order will be a quiet river. I would beg leave to recommend that a good force be kept at Skipwiths Landing, where it can at all times, by co-operat- ing with the gun-boats there, be able to move on either side of the river. A force there will keep the coast clear for 100 miles, as the only place the rebels have to cross is at Deer Creek, where we hare never molested them Page 275 XLVII CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 275 Greenville, Ashwood, and Columbia are three noted points for guerrillas. A force at Skipwiths Landing could operate respect- ively against all these points, the farthest being 25 miles distant. There are a number of points on the river where small parties of troops are kept, merely offering a bait for the rebels to bite at. It will no doubt strike you that if these squads were all put together they could operate more effectually. Hundreds of soldiers, black and white, have been snatched up by the rebels at these places, which are not covered by a gun-boat nor offer any facilities for defense. I do not even know where many of these small squads are placed, and only kiiow of their existence by seeing, as I pass up and down, a lot of soldiers, who, no doubt, would be glad to be doing something useful. There are a number of troops at Jeff. Davis plantation. I would recommend them to be withdrawn; the gun-boats there can protect that place. There are also a number of soldiers on some of the islands, protecting wood-yards. These islands, being isolated, pro- tect themselves. These stations are excuses for store-boats, which supply rebels with all they want. I have directed gun-boats to break up all these trading store-boats along the river, and am sure you will give me your aid. Troops have been kept at Waterproof for some time, which Messrs. Hart and Field took advantage of to open a trade store, which supplied the rebels with $6,000 worth per niouth. General Slocum has, I believe, arrested this party of illicit traders. The station was a great temptation for rebels to come on there, get supplies of arms, & c., and when half drunk, to fire on steamers; liquor makes half the trouble. I had sold at auction a few days since ninety revolvers, captured near Waterproof, and loaded, for sale to the rebels. I think this next month will wind up the guerrillas. I have directed the gun- boats to stop all trade, and to allow nothing to land except at mili- tary posts. If all the commanders of posts will issue such orders as General Washburn has there will be no more smuggling. I have ordered all officers under my command to see his order carried out. One part of his order may, however, lead to some misunderstanding. I allude to his ordering a vessel (the Monarch) belonging to the Marine Brigade to proceed down the river and arrest all vessels trad- ing. This duty properly~ belongs to the navy, and the lieutenant- commanders of naval districts might not understand how it is that their duties are assumed by one of the niarine or ram fleet. These vessels have already committed a great many arbitrary acts on this river under the cover of performing duty, and have alien- ated a good many who were disposed to be friends, and I would respectfully recommend that they be not employed on duty that can be performed by the gun-boats; they dont seem to possess the right kind of discretion. General Grant was so convinced of the hurt- fulness of this organization that he intended to break it up and use the regular troops instead, but circumstances prevented him from doing so. Now, I would recommend that these boats be kept at different stations and ready to start at a moments notice and to receive troops on board. Heretofore these vessels have been perfect pest-houses, and General A. J. Smiths command had 30 or more taken down with small-pox, contracted on board one of these vessels. By retain- ing the present organization on board they will never be fit to carr Page 276 2~76 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [Ca~r. XLVI. troops. An inspection of them will satisfy you in a short time. I trust you will excuse me for mentioning these matters. I know you want all the information you can get in the shortest possible time, aud no one knows better the condition of things than myself. If at any time you should hear of any irregularities on the part of any of my command or remissness in attending to their duties, you will confer a favor by letting me know. - Very respectfully, your obedient servant, DAVID D. PORTER, Rear-Admiral. [Inclosure.] GENERAL ORDERS,) U. S. MISSISSIPPI SQUADRON, FLAG-SHIP BLACK HAWK, No. 215. ) Jiiliound City, Mo., June 8, 1864. The attention of commanders of districts is called to the following orders* of General Canby, and they will report at once to the nearest military commander when they hear of any attempt to obstruct the river, and obtain all the assistance they can to put down the guer- rillas. They will also notify Major-General Canby whenever any new move is made by the enemy on the Mississippi River or its trib- utaries. DAVID D. PORTER, Rear-Admiral, Commanding Mississippi Squadron. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 151. New Orleans, June 9,1864. * * * * * * * 16. Brig. Gen. Robert A. Cameron, U. S. Volunteers, will proceed without delay to Thibodeaux, La., and relieve Brigadier- General McNeil ill his command of the District of La Fourche. 17. Brig. Gen. John McNeil, U. S. Volunteers, upon being re- lieved by General Cameron in his command of the District of La Fourche, will proceed without delay to Port Hudson ~nd assume command of that post. 18. Brig. Geii. William P. Benton, U. S. Volunteers, will proceed without delay to relieve Brigadier-General Warren in his command of the Post and District of Bafon Rouge. 19. Upon being relieved by General Benton in his command at Baton Rouge, Brig. Gen. Fitz Henry Warren, U. S. Volunteers, will proceed without delay to Brownsville, Tex., and relieve Major- General Herron in his command of the U. S. forces on the Rio Grande. 20. Maj. Gen. F. J. Herron, U. S. Volunteers, on being relieved by General Warren in his command of the forces on the Rio Grande, will without delay repair to New Orleans, and report at these head- quarters for instructions. By command of Major-General Banks: GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant-General. *See p. 60 Page 277 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. SAINT Louis, June 9, 1864. (Received 6.10 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON: Continual reports of rebels and guerrillas drifting in from the south come from all districts of the department. They move in small bands, and spread terror, robbery, and murder wherever they go. Our few troops, scattered all over this vast State, are powerless to give protection or punish these villains. We must prevent loyal people from being robbed, murdered, or run off, by prov.iding short- time volunteers or enrolled militia to prevent it, whichever the Gov- ernment prefers. It should be done quickly. W. S. ROSECRANS, .Miajor-General. SAINT Louis, Mo., June 9, 1864. (Received 5.50 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: Your last dispatch says 100-days men have been ordered here. None have come. From whence, how many, and when ordered? W. S. ROSECRANS, .Mia.jor- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, La., June 9, 1864. 55 CS Post or station. Troops. ~ 0 ~ Highland Stockade, La Plaquemine, La Barrancas, Fla Fort Pickens, Fla Fort Barrancas, Fla Camp Asboth, Fla Key West, Fla .. .. Fort Jefferson, Fla Fort Myers, Fla Matagorda Island Port Hudson, La New Orleans, La 4th wisconsin Cavalry (four companies) 8th U. S. Heavy Artillery (colored) Six companies 7th Vermont Veteran Volunteers. 86th U. S. Infantry (colored) 1st Florida Cavalry Company K, 2d U. S. Artillery Companies D and F, Seventh Vermont Veteran Volunteers. Company H, 2d U. S. Artillery Companies I and C, 7th Vermont Veteran Vol- unteers. Company M, 14th New York Cavalry 2d U. 5. Infantry (colored) 110th New York Volunteers 2d Florida Cavalry... First Brigade, First Division, Thirteenth Army Corps Provisional Brigade, First Division, Thirteenth Army Corps. Battery F. 1st Missouri Light Artillery 16th Ohio Battery Company G, 1st Michigan Light Artillery 12th Massachusetts Battery 2d Vermont Battery 21st New York Battery U. S. Infantry (colored) 35th Wisconsin Volunteers 6th Michigan 2d Brigade, Cavalry Division 1st U. S. Infantry 1st New Orleans Volunteers 97th Illinois Volunteers Camp of Distrihution Detachment 11th New York Cavalry 8 22 55 3 36 27 57 88 15 3 4 2 316 37 35 42 31 18 28 16 11 383 540 820 343 159 172 71 942 636 276 1,212 2,006 616 87 128 137 4,798 959 1,000 793 347 318 580 1,130 236 391 562 875 350 170 179 74 978 663 279 1,269 2,094 531 90 132 139 5,114 996 1,035 835 378 336 608 1,146 24 Page 278 278 LOU1~JANA AND THE ThANS-MISSISSIPpI. [CHAP. XLVI Post or station. Troops. _______________ 0 ~ New Orleans, La Company A, 1st U. S. Artillery 4 80 84 15th Massachusetts Bat ry 5 160 165 Company F, 1st Mounted Veteran Artillery 5 180 185 Company A, 2d Illinois Artillery 5 148 153 Detachment 26th Massachusetts Volunteers 3 200 203 4th Massachusetts Battery o 157 162 District of La F!urche, La 148 2,952 3,100 Fort Jackson, La 91st New York Volunteers 28 514 542 Company D, 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artlilery 5 131 136 Fort St. Philip, La 77th U. S. Infantry (colored) 30 293 323 Company A, 7th U. S. Heavy Artillery (colored) 5 121 126 Greenville, La Camp of Cavalry Instruction 89 2,552 2,641 Camp Parapet, La 14th Ne~.v Hampshire Volunteers 25 573 598 3d Battalion, 8th U. S. Heavy Artillery (colored) 19 592 611 Detachment 12th Maine Volunteers 6 267 273 Chicago Mercantile Battery 1 152 153 Carroliton, La 33d Illinois Veteran Volunteers 33 534 567 Detachment 14th New Hampshire Volunteers .., 8 253 261 4th Iowa Battery 4 138 142 2d Massachusetts Battery 5 202 207 4th U. S. Cavalry (colored) 31 581 612 Fort Banks, La Company A. 2d New Orleans Volunteers 3 87 90 Jefferson City, La Company B, 24 New Orleans Volunteers 1 57 58 Kenner, La Company F, 15th Illinois Cavalry 2 61 63 Company C, 1st Indiana Cavalry 3 80 83 Mannings plantation, La Detachment 11th New York Cavalry 17 524 541 Whitehall sand mill, La Squadron A, 2d Louisiana Cavalry 3 75 78 Bonnet Carre, La 80th U. S. Infantry (colored) 31 652 68:3 Attached Pass Manchac, La Company B, ith U. S. Heavy Artillery (colored) 135 141 De Sair Station, La Company E, 7th U. S. Heavy Artillery (colored) 2 62 64 Algiers, La Varners hattalion 9 589 598 Bayou St. John, La Uompanies D and F, 7th U. S. Heavy Artillery 7 129 136 (colored). Lakeport Detachment 12th Connecticut Volunteers I 125 129 Lake End Detachment 14th Maine Volunteers 2 103 105 Proctorville, La Detachment 9th Connecticut Volunteers 2 119 121 Chalmette, La Detachment 30th Massachusetts Volunteers 1 79 80 Ship Island, Miss 74th U. S. Infantry (colored) 2Q 530 559 Forts Pike and Macomh, La 91st U. S. Infantry (colored) 35 520 555 Fort Livingston, La Company C, 7th U. S. Heavy Artillery (colored) 6 92 98 Carroliton, La 12th Connecticut Volunteers 33 595 628 Baton Rouge, La 18th Indiana Volunteers 25 342 367 14th Maine Volunteers 32 469 501 4th Wisconsin Cavalry 26 744 770 2d Illinois Cavalry 34 935 969 2d Louisiana Cavalry 15 392 407 Company F, 2d Illinois Artillery 2 71 73 18th New York Battery 5 195 200 1st Indiana Artillery 69 1,626 1,695 13th Wisconsin Battery 5 136 141 62d U. S. Infantry (colored) 28 747 775 24th Indiana Volunteers 32 657 689 GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant- General. DEVALLS BLUFF, June 9, 1864.. Capt. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General: It will be impossible to send scouts on the east side of White River without sending them by boats either to Clareudon or up the river to Augusta, as there are no landings between these points where troops can leave the river. It would then be necessary to send a strong enough par.ty to take care of themselves under any emer- gency. W. F. GEIGER Colonel, Comrnan~ling Page 279 Ca4P. XLVI.] 279 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock. Ark., June 9, 1864. Colonel GEIGER, Derails Bluff: Generals Sickles and Steele will be at the Bluff this afternoon. Have your command turned out so that they can see them. Can you send scout on east side of White River to observe Shelby? Col- onel Stuart with 250 men is [at] aud beyond Clinton. By order of Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr: C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., June 9, 1864. Col. JAMES STUART, Tenth illinois Oar., Clinton, Ark., via Lewisburg: There is a battalion of the Ninth Iowa Cavalry near Searcy. By order of Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr: C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPRINGFIELD, ILL., June 9, 1864. (Received 8.55 p. in.) His Excellency A. LINCOLN, President: I have received from General Rosecrans information of most vital importance to the Government, which cannot be conveyed to you in its full import by mail or by express. I think it very important that you summons General Rosecrans or Col. J. P. Sanderson, his provost-marshal, to Washington immediately. RICHARD YATES, Gorernor of Illinois. ROLLA, Mo., June 9, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General: I have just seen telegram of Brigadier-General Ewing, ordering Major Bartlett with his battalion to Saint James, in my district, stating that Major Bartletts command would still be in his (General Ewings) district; he would not report to General Guitar. How Major Bartlett, stationed at Saint James, can be in Saint Louis Dis- trict and subject to the orders of Brigadier-General Ewing, I cant understand. I have the honor most respectfully to request an explanation. 0. GUITAR, Brigadier-Generat Page 280 7 280 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF CENTRAL MISSOURI, Maj. ~. D. GREENE, Warrensburg, Mo., June 9, 1864. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Saint Louis., Mo.; MAJOR: I have the honor to say, in reply to the communication of James Ratcliffe, of Miller County, herewith returned, that the parties who are robbing the people make but little discrimination between loyal and disloyal citizens, and after a searching investigation, through secret agents and by other modes, I have not been able to learn that any persons of character or property countenance the present system of guerrilla warfare, and the issuing of such an order as Mr. Ratcliffe asks for would have little or no effect in restraining the thieves and murderers that now infest the country. This is true of nearly the whole district. Mr. Ratcliffe refers to previous orders on the subject. They were issued by me, when sta- tioned at Jefferson City, in July, 1861, and, as he states, the effect was quite salutary; but with the Ishmaelites who now require restrain- ing, nothing short of a rope for themselves or their companions in prison, to be used if they do not cease their villainies, can have any effect. I am, very truly, your obedient servant, E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 9, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. B. BROWN, Warrensburg, Mo.: I just learned of a bushwhacking raid made on Frankfort, Saline County, on the night of the 7th instant. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. HDQRS. DETACH. FIRST CAY., Mo. STATE MILITIA, Holden, Mo.. June 9, 1864. Col. JAMES MCFERRAN: SIR: In obedience to orders I report the following: June 5, 1864, Sergeant Key and 19 men of Company D, on Craw- fords Fork of Big Creek, saw some signs but no guerrillas; marched 70 miles and returned to camp on the night of June 6, 1864. June 6, 1864, Lieutenant Cobb, Company M, and S men, on foraging and scouting expedition in the vicinity of Lone Jack, Mo.; saw no signs of guerrillas, and marched 25 miles and returned to camp on same day. June 7, 1864, Capt. James D. Eads, Company M, and 18 men of his company, on scout to within 3 niiles of Pleasant Hill. and 2 miles of Lone Jack, scouting the country on Crawfords and Ander- sons Forks of Big Creek; learned there were small bodies of guerril- las, consisting of 3 or 4, straggling in the country; captured a small bay stallion, supposed to belong to guerrillas; said stallion is in possession of Captain Eads, subject to orders from proper author- ity; marched 3~3 miles, and returned to camp same day. June 7 Page 281 CHAP. XLVI.] 281 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 11864, Lieutenant Triplett and 15 men, on foot, on scout on Brush Creek; scouted down to the mouth; saw some sign of guerrillas, prob- ably been done six or eight days, not more than 5 or 6 in place; returned to camp on the evening of the 8th; marched about 20 miles. June 6, 1864, Sergeant Combs, Company M, and 14 mounted men, on scout on Crawfords Fork and the brushy region northwest of Kings- yule, Mo.; searched the brush completely, found signs of a few scat- tered guerrillas, and returned to camp on June 8, 1864; marched 50 miles. June 6, 1864, Sergt. James M. Drury and 14 men, of Com- pany D, on scout south and southwest of Kingsville, on Big Creek Camp, branch of Panther Creek, Lost Branch, and Crawfords Fork, south of Pacific Railroad line; saw no fresh signs; learned that 10 guerrillas passed down Big Creek on 5th, conveying 2 wounded, said to have been wounded in vicinity of Hopeville, Mo.; returned to camp on the 9th instant; marched 100 miles. June 6, 1864, Sergt. James C. Triplett and 14 men of Company D, on scout on north and northwest of Kingsville to Crawfords Fork, north of Pacific Rail- road line; sa~y no signs of guerrillas; found 2 horses running at large in woods, appeared to be pretty well rode down; brought them to camp, where they will be held subject to proper authority; marched 30 miles. June 8, 1864, Sergeant George, Company M, and 14 men of said company, on scout to Kingsville, with orders to scout the country south and southwest of Kingsville. June 9, 1864, Sergt. John B. Pickinpaugh and 14 men of Company D, sent to Kingsville, with orders to scout the country north and northwest of Kingsville. June 9, 1864, Sergeant Minnick and 14 men of Company M, on scout and foraging expedition in vicinity of Lone Jack. Whole number of men for duty in detachment, 128, of which you will notice that from 45 to 75 have been kept on scout since the 5th instant and 12 on guard, besides some small parties not mentioned. Next report will be made on 13th instant. Respectfully, JOHN WYCKOFF, Captain Co. D, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 9, 1864. Lieut. THOMAs DOYLE, Adjutant First Gavairy, Missouri S1 ate Militia: SIR: On the night of the 5th of this month I was ordered to march with 40 of my company to Knobnoster, and I started from this place at 1 a. in., June 6, 1864, and arrived at Knobnoster at 4 a. m. of same day, and found the town in possession of some 40 or 50 citizens, who had gathered up such arms as they could and were posted in houses through the town, and were under the command of Captain Graham, and he had pickets stationed on all the roads leading to the town. On finding Captain Graham, I was informed by him. that a citizen living some 4 miles east of that place lay in the brush at the side of a road 4 miles east of Knobnoster and saw 90 cavalrymen pass by; they were nearly all dressed in Federal uniform and he took them to be rebels; and, as soon as they had passed, he got on his horse and rode to Kuobuoster and reported what he had seen to the citizens of that place. I staid there with my scout until 8 a. in., June 6, 1864, and. then sent half of my men back to this place; and, according to my order Page 282 282 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. from Uolonel McFerran, I staid at Knobnoster until 3 p. m. of same & ay, when I received an order from Colonel McFerran to leave 20 men at Knobnoster and report in person at these headquarters. I did so. From the best information I could gather, the cavalrymen above spoken of were a scout of our own men and I did not appre- hend any danger from them. Distance traveled: While on the above- named scout, Lieutenant Miller and 36 men marched from Warrens- burg, Mo., to Knobuoster, Mo., distance, 11 miles. Sergt. John E. Grantham and 15 men marched from Knobuoster, Mo., to Warrens- burg, Mo., distance 11 miles. Total distance traveled going and re- turning, by the total number of men, 572 miles. Average distance traveled by each man, 15 8-9 miles. BENTON MILLER, First Lieut., (iYomdg. Co. A, First Cavalry, ilL S. Ill. Colonel HALL, WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 9, 18647.30 p. m. Sedalia, ilfo.: General Fisk reports from Glasgow a raid by bushwhackers upon the town of Frankfort, Saline County, on the night of the 7th. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS COMPANY L, Tipton, Ho., June 9, 1864. Col. GEORGE H. HALL, Fourth Regiment Cavalry, Jliliissouri State lliliilitia: COLONEL: I will report to you the result of my scout since the 2d instant. After leaving Jefferson City, took the Linn Creeh road; traveled it l~ miles and took the left-hand leading to Dew Rock. Traveled the Dew Rock road, leading a southeast direction, timbered country and roads rough, a distance of 6 miles, and took the left-hand (the right leading to Tuscumbia) at the wir6 bridge, and traveled in the same direction until arriving at Castle Rock; distance, 6 miles. Made camp for the night. No forage, rough road, and timbered, broken country. On the 3d day of June, took up line of march in a southeast direc- tion. Five miles from Castle Rock the road forked. Took the right- hand, the left road leading east to Westphalia. Three miles from the forks of the road a spring to the left of the road about 100 yards affords plenty of water. Two miles from the spring the road forked. Took the left-band, the right-hand leading sonth to Waynesville. One and one-half miles from the forks of the road, crossed Brushy Marais; not much stock water; a good well with plenty of good pure water. Remained at Brushy Marais about three hours. Sent up the creek about 2-i- miles and got some corn. Left Brushy Marais at 2 p. in.; arrived at the Big Marais at 6 p. in.; distance, 10 miles. A dry, broken, timbered conutry all the way. Weather warm and clear. Bivouacked for the night. No forage in the country. June 4, took up line of march. The command marched to Vienna; distance, 8 miles. Sent out two scouts on the morning of the 4th, on Page 283 CHAP. XLVI.] COESPONDENCI~, ETO.--UMON. 28~ north, under Lieutenant Houston, with 12 men, down the Marais, about Smiles; tilrned to the right and struck the Gasconade, 7 miles after leaving the Marais. Traveled no public road. Rocky, broken, and timbered country; found but little forage; saw no enemy; left the Gasconade 3 p. m. for Vienna; arrived at Vienna 6 p. in.; dis- tance, 12 miles. The scout under Sergeant Goss, with 12 men, south, crossed the Little Marais; found some corn; distance, 8 miles, and struck in a northeast direction for Vienna; arrived at Vienna 6 p. in.; distance, 10 miles. On the 5th, I made my headquarters at Vienna; sent out two scouts south from Vienna; one scout up the Gasconade, under Cor- poral Hargrove; up the Gasconade about 12 miles; saw no bush- whackers; returned 7 p. m. Report the road rough, timbered, and water plenty. The scout under Sergeant Brown, west of south, scouted on the Little Marais; found no forage; rough, broken, and timbered country. On the 6th, left Vienna with my command and marched in a south- east direction and camped on the waters of the Big Tavern; distance, 24 miles. On the 7th, I sent out a scout under Sergeant Brown in an east direction to get some Government mules that were in that country. He came to the company 8 p. in., where I had struck camp, a dis- tance of 24 miles from the Big Tavern, and brought with him 2 mules branded with U. S. Took up line of march from Cotton Prairie; crossed the Linn Creek and Jefferson road, 1~ miles from camp. Marched in a northwest direction for Tipton. Arrived at Tipton 5 p. in.; distance, 25 miles. A prairie country; roads good. Very respectfully, your obedient seryant, A. WORLEY, Capt. Company L, 4th Cay., Missouri State Militia. [First indorsement.] HDQRS. FIRST AND SECOND SUB-DISTRICTS, Sedalia, Mo., June 9, 1864. Respectfully forwarded, for the information of the commanding general. GEORGE H. HALL, Col. Fourth Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, ~Jomdg. [Second indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS CENTRAL DISTRICT OF MISSOURI, Warrensburg, June 11, 1864. Respectfully referred to Major-General Rosecrans, commanding Department of the Missouri. This scout was made by his orders for the purpose of intercepting a party of rebels which on the 2d instant was reported as passing Cuba and would cross the river at Portland. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Commanding. [Third indorsement.] The chief engineer of this department will see this platted. The author of the report will be complimented. W. S. ROSECRANS,. Major- General Page 284 284 LOUISIANA AND TILE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. [Fourth indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, June 15, 1864. Respectfnlly referred to Captain Hoelcke, captain of engineers, Department of the Missouri, who will comply with the above in- structions of the general commanding. By order of Major-General Rosecraus: J. F. BENNETT, Assistant A{iutant-General. rfifth indorsement.] ENGINEERS OFFICE, June 17, 1864. Complied with the above orders as far as it was possible. The report seems to be in many instances not very clear and accurate. WM. HOELCKE, Capt. and Add. Aide-de-Gamp, Chief Eng., Dept. of Mo. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 9. 18647.30 p. m. GEORGE D. DAVIS, Glasgow, Mo.: Do yon know anything about a raid of bushwhackers upon Prank.. fort, Saline County, on the night of the 7th? E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., June 9, 1864. General C. B. FISK, Saint Joseph, Mo.: Yonr telegram to Captain Thoms explains what General Douglass misunderstood. You must so arrange your details from the militia that they can be called into service as Provisional Enrolled MiJitia, in order that their pay and subsistence may be secured. It must not be left vague or indefinite whether these men are temporary volunteers turning out as home guards, or whether they expect pay. See to this. Report how the matter stands at present, what force you have armed, and, conforming to the foregoing directions, enable me, as commanding the militia, to give the necessary orders. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. OFFICE OF ASSISTANT PROVOST-MARSHAL, Chillicot he, Mo., June 9, 18644 p. m. Lient. Col. J. M. BASSETT, Dist. Prov. Mar. of North Mo., Saint Joseph, Mo.: SIR : Have just learned from R. Harrison the result of scout of 15, who started from here last night about 6 oclock. They got to Widow Weldons about midnight, divided, one squad going to guard Eb. Weldons house and the balance remaining at the widows, or rathe Page 285 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 285 round her place. About daylight a picket of the latter squad was fired upon by men in citizens clothes. A fight ensued, in which 1 of the attacking party was killed on the spot and another badly wounded; the balance fled. Our boys ran upon them and then dis- covered that they were loyal citizens who had started out in pursuit of the bushwhackers. Ward, hotel-keeper at Kidder, is the wounded man. The man killed is Captain Givens. Our men were attacked, and of course defended themselves, not knowing but it was bush- whackers until they ran upon the wounded man. In haste, respectfully, yours, WILLIAM MCILWRATH, Lieutenant and Assistant Provost-Marshal. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MIssouRI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 9, 1864. Captain WILSON, Parkville, Mio.: CAPTAIN: I am in receipt of your favor of the 9th instant: Your disposition of your men in order to aid the farmers with their crops is just right and meets approval. You have an important section of country to guard, and I shall ex~ject you to do it well. I believe you will. You have already been irected to send the prisoners up to district headquarters with the evidence. Catlett will be released on furnishing the proof he says he can. I am well persuaded that parties in Kansas are operating in Platte County, and we must (hg them out. Do your duty in every respect. Spend no time bicker- ing with Paw Paws. Treat such as you can trust with full confidence. Save the doubt- ing ones if possible. Avoid making arrests unless you are very sure of convicting the accused, but when you are sure do your duty with vigor. Confer with Major Clark with freedom. I believe he is trying to do right. Report to him and myself promptly. I shall order the major to Parkville to see you, and want you and him to work harmoniously in putting down all disturbances. You have a common interest, and nothing is to be gained by estrangement and want of confidence in each other. I am pleased with your earnest- ness and good spirit, and shall expect many good reports from your command. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. STEWARTSVILLE, Mo., June 9, 1864. General FISK: My men have been scouting since you ordered Lieutenant Culbert- son and have not caught anything; they need arms and ammunition and cannot do service without. There is not a doubtful man in my company; every one loyal. Will you arm them so they can be of service in any emergency? Please answer. 0. G. MCDONALD, Capt. Co. B, .De Kalb County Enrolled Missouri Militia Page 286 286 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HAMILTON, Mo., June 9, 1864. General FISK: There is a gang of some 40 or 50 bushwhackers about 10 fnile& north of here, and have killed 1 of our men last night. We went out on your order of yesterday and found them. GEORGE K. DONNELLY, Captain. MACON, Mo., June 9, 1864. Brigadier-General FISK: On the 5th of June I was ordered by Colonel Williams to go to the northwest part of Chariton and act in concert with H. T. When I got to Bucklin, H. T. told me that he knew where the camp of bushwhackers was, about 150 strong. I told him to let us go and take them in. We traveled all day, and after supper lie told me that we were within 4 miles of the camp. He gave me the description of the camp, that it was in a pasture, and gave me all the particulars about it. He spoke to me about there being a jack- ass, a stallion, and an old man. I went over to the place by myself; found the jackass, the stallion, and the old man, but failed to find any camp. I had no confidence in the man from the beginning, as he kept drunk all the time. He promised me to get me a fine horse and a fine pistol, all of which looked very suspicious to me. I am of the opinion that he does not accomplish anything by his scouting. He also told me that there were 2,000 stand of arms now in Chariton and 1,000 in Ran- dolph. I proposed to him to go and get them, when he dropped the subject entirely. The next morning I went out with my men to get our breakfast. While we were at it he sent for 10 men and wanted me to meet him at Keytesville. I sent word back that I would not send them, because I thought my men would not go with such a maii as I believed him to be. As far as I am concerned, I would rather be cashiered than be controlled by such a man. My intention was to report to Colonel Williams, and request him to send an older officer than I was to inquire into the matter. SAML. PATTERSON, First Lieut. C~o. C~, Ninth Cay., Missouri State Militia. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Jib., June 9, 1864. JAMES TAYLOR, Mirabite, Caidweil County, Mo.: SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your valued letter of the 9th instant. I learn that a company has, recently been placed on duty near the north line of Clay County, and we hope to drive out and exterminate the marauding villains who are disturbing your peace. The citizens must arm, and watch, and find, and kill the bushwhackers. Let associations be formed and patrols be placed on duty, and every precaution taken to secure your neighborhood against marauders. The people must take it in hand, for we cannot station troops in every neighborhood. Kill al Page 287 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 28~ the bushwhackers you can find engaged in their hellish work. I hope we can find the murderers of our returned furloughed vet- erans. No pains will be spared to bring them to summary punish- ment. I am, dear sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General~ HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MIssouRI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 9, 1864. JOHN H. HOLDSWORTH, Long Branch, Monroe Gounty, Mo.: DEAR SIR: Your esteemed communication of the 4th instant is received and contents noted. The change of provost-marshal would have to be made at Saint Louis through Colonel Sanderson, provost- marshal-general of the department. I am well persuaded that your sub-district should have a more vigorous and competent officer, and will use my influence in securing a change at an early practicable day. I shall soon place militia in active service in your section, and in such force as to preserve the peace. I am. quite reluctant to call away from their homes our farmers at this busy season, and shall not do it if it can possibly be avoided. I do not anticipate any general uprising of the people of secession proclivities. They have good sense enough to know that one more uprising in Missouri would bring total ruin upon every rebel in the State. General Merrills order is yet in force, and you may let it be generally known that for every Union man disturbed 10 rebels will be held responsible and made to correct the wrong done their neigh- bors. We know who the enemies of the Government are, and now in the fourth year of our sorrows we shall not handle them with tender words of entreaty; mark that. I remember you very well, and the pleasant and instructive interview to which you make allu- sions. If I should conclude to call out militia in your county, would be glad to know what company would best serve the interests of their county under faithful, discreet, and loyal officers. Your atten- tion to this item of information will oblige, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS, Fort Leavenworth, June 9, 1864. His Excellency Governor T. CARNEY: Yours of the 7th, concerning the anxiety of the people of Kansas in the vicinity of Emporia, and urging me to station Federal forces below to cover the neighborhood, is duly received. I have also had this matter strongly urged by persons of that vicinity, and have promised to do all in my power in view of my slender resources and the dangers and demands elsewhere. At present I have withdrawn most of the troops in that region to escort the refugee Indians to their homes, but I will call the attention of General McKean~ to an early effort to conform, as far as possible, to your suggestions an Page 288 288 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. the anxious ksires of the people. In the mean time, I respectfully recommend to Your Excellency a liberal use of your functions in the organization and equipment of the militia in that region, when, do the very best I can, I must after all depend very mn~h on the resident inhabitants to aid in discovering and repelling danger. I remain, Governor, very respectfully, your obedient servant, S. JR. CURTIS, iJifojor- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS, Fort Leavenworth, June 9, 1864. Brigadier-General MCKEAN, Gomdg. District of Southern Kansas, Paola: GENERAL: My attention has been called to the neighborhood of Barnesville, where it is said bushwhackers have recently approached within 2 miles of our line. I consider it a great credit to you that they do not venture clear over, but this is said to be an important settlement, and I hope you will give it special regard. The Gov- ernor and people have also called my attention to the region of Em- p01-ia. I have said when your troops return from escorting the refugee Indians you may be able to give special attention to that region; mean time I wish you would, if you think it safe, have a picket or occasioiial scout sent down by the company stationed at Council Grove. I think, however, the forward move of the refugees is a considerable protection to that region of country, as it partially covers the j~robable line of rebel approach. , Respectfully and truly, yours, S. JR. CURTIS, Major- General. HDQRS. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, Miun., Jane 9, 1864. Maj. Gen. JOHN POPE, Gomdg. Department of the Northwest, Milwaukee, Wis. GENERAL: Upon my arrival from Fort Ridgely I had the hoiior to receive your dispatch of 3d instant. Your directions will be strictly followed. The companies of the Thirtieth Wisconsin Vol- unteers, nuder Major Clowney, will march to Fort Ridgely very soon, en route to James River. While at that post I made very particular inquiry of some of my scouts who have hunted during the winter along the James River for a long distance, and their statements cor- roborate those of Major Brown and Messrs Kittson and Bottinean, who are well acquainted with the valley of that stream, that there is not timber sufficient for an ordinary trading post, far less for a military post. Still, in order to settle the question beyond a perad- venture, I will order a reconnaissance along the river up to the point west from Fort Abercombie, before the site is determined upon. Colonel Thomas column, composed of about 1,550 armed and mounted men, including scouts, were dispatched from Fort Ridgely early on the morning of the 6th instant, in fine condition. They will reach Swan Lake, on the Missouri, within twenty days from th Page 289 CHAP. XLVI.] 289 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. date of their departure, and I feel confident that they will anticipate General Sullys arrival at the point of junction. There have been a few heavy showers in the upper country, which have greatly aided vegetation. There are a few Indians lurking abont the frontier, and I learn from the scouts that about 400 lodges, embracing the very scum of the Isanti Sioux, are encamped at the TWO Coolies, about 20 miles above the point where I struck the east side of the Missouri Coteau with my command last year. The reports are that they will not join the Missouri Indians, but retain a position which will enable them to make a raid upon the settlements in this direction or escape to the British line, if necessar~r. The Tetons and Yanktonais, numbering 2,000 lodges, are deter- mined to fight the troops, and express themselves confident of vic- tory. Their exact locality it is difficult to learn, as statements con- flict, but II believe they will be found by General Sully below the mouth of Apple Creek. The information I have received lately leads to the belief that all of the Sioux bands, excepting the friendly Sissetons, who constitute only a portion of that division, are imbued with a spirit of bitter hostility to the Government, and unless they shall be effectually chas- tised during the present summer there will be accumulated numbers to m~et hereafter. I know yon think I overestimate the danger from Indian hostili- ties on this frontier, and I hope I do; but I cannot conceal from myself that the numerical force of the hostile savages is very great; that they are in constant communication with the Red River half- breeds, and obtain from them intelligence of any diminution of force on the border; and that the distance of 200 or 300 miles to be trav- ersed to bring them in contact with the settlements in Minnesota and Iowa is no barrier to these Indians, whose movements are so rapid. Much depends upon General Sullys movements, and should his expedition fail, from any cause whatever, I sincerely believe that the frontier will be attacked at all the exposed points before the set- ting in of win~r. In compliance with your orders the Indian prisoners, except Little Six and Medicine Bottle, who are securely confined at Fort Snelling, were dispatched to Davenport on 6th instant. The officer in com- mand of the James River expedition will receive a plan of the post and such specific instructions from these headquarters as to insure the selection of a proper site and the erection of suitable buildings and defenses. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. H. SIBLEY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. [Indorseinentjl HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE NORTHWEST, ]Iiliilwaukee, Wis., June 15, 1864. Respectfully forwarded, for the information of Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, Chief of Staff of the Army. JOHN POPE, Major- General, Commanding. 19 R RYOL xxxiv, PT i Page 290 290 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-1~HSSIS~IppI. (CHAP. XLVI. WASHINGTON, June 10, 18642 p. m. Major-General CANBY, lifississippi River, via Cairo, ill.: The Wisconsin 100-days regiments are ordered to Memphis, and those from Iowa to Helena, for such disposition as you deem best. Your attention is respectfully called to the necessity of dismounting poor cavalry regiments, so as to completely remount the better ones. It will not be possible to supply them all with remoiints. Your attention is also called to reuniting regiments the companies of which have been separated. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General, Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIL. DIV. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, No. 34. New Orleans, La., June 10, 1864. * * * * * * * 2. The following-named regiments are detailed for duty as an en- gineer brigade, under command of Col. J. Bailey, Fourth Wistonsin Volunteer Cavalry, and will proceed without delay to Vicksburg, Miss., and report to him for further orders: Sixth Regiment Michi- gan Volunteers, Twenty-fourth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, One hundred and sixty-first Regiment New York Volunteers. The quartermasters department will furnish transportation. 3. The following-named officers will proceed to Vicksburg, Miss., without delay and report to Col. J. Bailey, Fourth Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry, commanding Engineer Brigade, for special duty: Lieut. Col. U. B. Pearsall, Ninety-ninth U. S. Colored Infantry. Lient. Col. William B. Kinsey, One hundred and sixty-first New York Volunteer Infantry. Capt. George W. Durgin, Company B, Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry. First Lieut. E. A. Ramsay, Company H, Fourth Wisconsin Cav- alry. Second Lient. George F. Clark, Company B, Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry. First Lieut. W. Hill, Company M, Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry. Capt. George W. Stein, ComPanX A, Sixteenth Ohio Volunteers. First Lient. William J. Edwar s, Company K, Sixth Michigan Volunteers. 4. The following-named enlisted men will proceed at once to Vicksburg, Miss., and report for special duty to Col. J. Bailey, com- manding Engineer Brigade: Quartermaster-Sergt. Alanson B. Burroughs, Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry. Sergt. George W. Porter, Company D, Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry. Sergt. A. L. Stone, Company E, Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry. Sergt. Maj. D. A. Kenyon, Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry. Private N. J. White, Company D, Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry. Private N. V. Chandler, Company E, Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry. Private John N. Starr, Company C, Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry. Private C. D2 Spaulding, Company I, Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry. Private G. M. Martin, Company D, Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry Page 291 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 291 Private Reuben Moore, One hundred and twenty-eighth New York Volunteer Infantry. Private Charles E. Reynolds, One hundred and twenty-eighth New York Infantry. * * * * * * * By command of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby: C. T. CHRISTENSEN, Major and Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DETACHMENT 16TH ARMY CORPS, No. 51. Memphis, Tenn., June 10, 1864. * * * * * * * V. Brig. Gen. J. A. Mower, commanding First Division, Six- teenth Army Corps, will immediately disembark his command on the bank at Memphis, Tenn., taking off everything pertaining to his command. Upon his reporting to these headquarters that his coin- mand is disembarked, a guide will be sent to show him where to encamp. By order of Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith: J. HOUGH,. Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 69. New Orleans, June 10, 1864. The following instructions, contained in circular dated headquar- ters Military Division of West Mississippi, May 30, 1864, are repub- lished for the government of all concerned: Deserters, refugees, and other persons coming in at any military post in the Di- vision of West Mississippi, or at any of the posts on the east bank of the Mississippi River, will be carefully examined by a discreet officer, and the information obtained from them compared and collated with that derived from scouts and other sources, and reported direct to the Chief Signal Officer, at the headquarters of this division, Natchez, Miss. Where this information is of immediate interest to any other commander, a copy of the report will be sent direct to that commander. The information thus obtained will be communicated only to the division, depart- ment, or district commanders, except in the case of subordinate commanders spe- cially interested, and will be confidential. By command of Major-General Banks: GEORGE B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 152. New Orleans, June 10, 1864. * * * * * * * XV. Brig. Gen. Daniel Ullmann, commanding U. S. forces at Port Hudson, will without delay cause a brigade of colored troops, to consist of 2,500 men, to cross the Mississippi at Port Hudson, and march to Morgauza, where it will be reported to Brig. Gen. William H. Emory, commanding U. S. forces, to relieve Colonel Dickey Page 292 292 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. brigade. General Ullmann will take, for the purpose of crossing these troops, any boat that may be available, not interfering with boats already engaged in transporting troops. XVI. The brigade of Colonel Dickey, now serving at Morganza, will proceed, so soon as relieve(l by a brigade of colored troops from Port Hudson, on transports to Port Hudson, and be reported for duty to the commanding officer at that post. The quartermasters depart- ment will fnrnish the necessary transportation. * * * * * * By command of Major-General Banks: GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant- General. NEW ORLEANS, LA., June 10, 1864. General ROBERTS: You will send the Twentieth U. S. Colored Infantry and one bat- talion of Fonrth U. S. Colored Cavalry, also one battalion of Seventh U. S. Colored Artillery, heavy, if it can be spared, to this city to- morrow morning, at as early an hour as practicable, to act as escort in procession in honor of the passage of .the emancipation act by State convention. Troops will carry arms and ammunition, but arms will not be loaded. Instruct the officers in command to report to Colonel Hanks on arrival. By command of Major-General Reynolds: JOHN LEVERING, Major and Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, June 10, 1864. Brig. Gen. JOHN MCNEIL~ U. S. Volunteers (Through General Reynolds): SIR: I have the honor to inform you that the commanding gen- eral desires that you will call at these headquarters on your way to assume command at Port Hudson. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE Rock, Little Rock, Ark., June 10, 1864. Col. P. CLAYTON, Pine Bluff: What do you think of the report of Major Frenchs scout about Marmaduke being north of the Arkansas River, near Arkansas Post? By order of Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr: C. H. DYER Page 293 CHAP. XLVL1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 293 PINE BLUFF, [June 10, 1864.] Capt. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General: I have not any confidence in the report of Marmaduke being on the north side of the Arkansas. The scout reported nothing of the kind to me or to my adjutant. About the same time that the scout reported here a party of 100 men of my command returned. They had been to Arkansas Post, examined the fortifications there, & c. Did not see or hear of any force of the enemy in that direction; therefore I do not think there is any foundation for the report. POWELL CLAYTON, Colonel, Commanding. CLINTON, June 10, 18645 p. m. (Via Lewisburg.) Brigadier-General CARR, Commanding District: I have just returned from a scout up the south fork of the Little Red. Nothing of importance was observed; a few bushwhackers in the mountains. The scout sent to Meadows went near to Rich- woods and reports Coffee at Mount Olive, Izard County, with 200 men, enlisting and conscripting. He is going toward Yellville, Marion County. His men report they are going into Missouri and Shelbys command would follow immediately after them. The scout I sent to Kinderhook went within 25 miles of Batesville. They re- port Shelby having gone down to Jacksonport with his command on the 4th instant, and returned again to Batesville on the 7th. The men of his command stated that they were going into Missouri, but from all indications I think they will try to get out in squads through the mountains. The country in this vicinity is very rough. Nearly all my horses are barefooted. Those shod at Captain Man- lys shop nearly all came off the first three days march. The work was shamefully done. Respectfully, yours, JAMES STUART, Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Scout. CLINTON, June 10, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. A. CARR, Commanding District: Reports from Shelby are conflicting. I will move immediately with my whole force directly toward Batesville, and will push ahead until I find out what he is doing. I will not be able to send a dis- patch to-morrow. Respectfully, JAMES STUART, Lieutenant- C~olonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTI~RS, Clarksville, Ark., June 10, 1864. Major GREEN: I have the honor to inform you that I am at this place in com- mand, and have been since the 22d ultimo. Shelby left as I came in, and as he is still north of the river, as far as I know, and wa Page 294 294 LOUISIANA ANP THE TRANS-MIsSIssIppi. [CHAP. XLVI. last heard from, as to my knowledge, on his way to Batesville and the White River, I expect that his return will be by this, the weak- est place of the line. I do not have the force here to enable me to scout for him, and can only depend upon others to apprise me of the approaching danger from afar. When he comes I do not ex- pect him to cast his shadow before him. Should you have a knowl- edge of his return movements please inform me if it threatens this place. I propose to hold myself in readiness to receive him in a direct attack, or to disable him if he attempts to cross in this vicinity. I have about 1,000 men and two pieces of artillery. Lo- cally all is quiet. I have driven Jackman and Dorsey out of this range, having made three successful moves against them. Please give me any important news. Your obedient servant, W. F. CLOUD, Colonel Second Kansas Cavalry. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 10, 186412.25 p. m. Major-General ROSECRANS, Commanding Department of the Missouri: On the 16th of May orders were given to send an Iowa or Illinois regiment to Missouri, to replace the Ninth Minnesota, and June 3 General Heintzelman was directed to send two Illinois regiments to Saint Louis. General Heintzelmans attention will be again directed to send two regiments to Saint Louis immediately H. W. HALLECK, iliiajor-General and Chief of Staff. SAINT Louis, June 10, 1864. (Received 1.05 a. in., 11th.) Major-General HALLECK: From want of orders here, possibly, that Iowa regiment went down the river two weeks since. Cant you send me some Veteran Re- serves for prison guards and a few officers fit for assistant provost- marshals? You must know from experience the nature of the troops, how difficult it is to get ofilcers to fill these positions, important to the welfare of the people and the interests of the service. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJT. GEN. S OFFICE, June 10, 1864. Maj. Gen. W. S. ROSECRANS, U. S. Volunteers, Comdg. Department of the Missouri, Saint Louis, Mo.: GENERAL: In answer to your indorsement of the 1st instant, rela- tive to veterans and re-enlistments in and from the Missouri State Militia, the same having been submitted to the War Department b Page 295 CHAP. XLvI.] 295 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNION. His Excellency the Governor of Missouri, I am directed by the Sec- retary of War to communicate the following: 1. You are authorized to collect the veteran volunteers re-eulisted from the regiments of the Missouri State Militia, and form them into a regiment, or, in case the number re-enlisted is not sufficient to form a regiment, into a battalion. 2. If there are other men in the regiments of Missouri State Militia who desire to re-enlist for unconditional volunteer service, they may do so, and will be received under following conditions: First. The number in each regiment will be ascertained, discharged, and re-enlisted for three years or during the war. Second. After the detachments from the respective regiments have been re-enlisted they will be collected and formed into one or more regiments, depending on the total number; one regiment, however, to be completely organized before an additional one is commenced. Third. The regiments, as rapidly as formed, will be mustered into service with minimum regimental organization. Fourth. The men re-enlisting will receive the bounty provided by law, namely, the $100 authorized by the act of July, 1861 (General Orders, No. 49), the same to be paid under the regulations promul- gated in General Orders, No. 163, series of 1863, from this office. Fifth. .The discharges from the militia regiments and the musters into and formation of the new regiments will be under the direction of the commissary of musters for the department and his assistants. Sixth. The new regiments, as-herein authorized, will be organized and mustered into service in accordance with the requirements of the mustering regulations. I am, general, & c., E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant-General. WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJT. GEN.S OFFICE, June 10, 1864. Maj. Gen. W. S. ROSECRANS, U. S. Volunteers, Comdg. Department of the Missouri, Saint Louis, Mo.: GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letters of May 8 and June 3, present year, in reference to the pay- ment of some thirty-five companies of the enrolled militia, called out (through the Governor) and continued in service by proper U. S. officers but who have not been paid since October 31, 1863, they having been paid to that date by the State. In reply I am directed to communicate the following as the orders of the Secretary of War: First. You are authorized to have the said troops regularly mus- tered into the service for the period of twenty months, reckoning from November 1, 1863. Second. In making the muster-in the organization of the com- panies (or regiments, if so organized) must conform to that of the volunteer forces of the United States. (See section 2 of the act of July 17, 1862, page 22, General Orders, No. 91.) Third. The musters-in will be made by the commissary of musters of the department and his assistants. Great care must be exercised in preparing the rolls, and the same must be forwarded promptly to this office. Before being forwarded each roll must be examined and countersigned by the department commissary of musters. Unde Page 296 296 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPJ. [CHAP. XLVI. the.foregoing the said forces will receive pay from November 1, 1863, under the prescribed regulations of the pay department, and will be holden to service until June 30, 1865. The period of service fixed must be distinctly understood and made known to all parties con- cerned. I am, general, & c., E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. CAPE GIRARDEAU, June 10, 1864. General EWING, Commanding: I have obeyed every order of yours. I have all my men in the sad- dle. I have but 16 for duty this morning. I hope to hear that they kill all of these swamp thieves. The line to New Madrid is all right this morning, the first time for a week. J. B. ROGERS, Colonel. CAPE GIRARDEAU, June 10, 1864. General EWING, Commanding: Captain Preuitt, commanding at New Madrid, telegraphed me late last night that he had information that Kitchen with 800 men was at Osceola, on the Mississippi River. He said he did not know that it was reliable, but would be prepared. I think Kitchen may be there, and that is the reason they have tried to keep the line down, but I think his object is to interrupt navigation and seize some steamers with supplies. Will keep you posted as far as I can. J. B. ROGERS, Colonel. CAPE GIRARDEAU, June 10, 1864. General EWING, C~ornmanding: I have taken the liberty to send the following to Preuitt, at New Madrid: Captain PREUITT: I am inclined to think Kitchen is below you, and that is the reason they try so hard to keep the line down. I would suggest that you send reliable scouts below. Also send a party up toward Charleston each day, to meet my men, so as to keep the line up. I have 200 men between you and Charleston. If you get any further news let me know at once, and I will assist you with every man I can spare. Show your teeth. J. B. ROGERS, Colonel, Commanding. CAMPBELLTON, FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo., June 10, 1864. Brig. Gen. T. EWING: DEAR SIR: When with you in Saint Louis I have related to you that some of our best and most loyal citizens, then in the militi Page 297 CHAP. XLVI.1 CORRESPONIDENCE, ETO.UNLO~. 297 service, had been arrested last fall, and been incarcerated in some military prison (Myrtle street, I believe) for several months, becanse a notorious rebel, whom they were ordered to arrest, had died on the way from his residence to Union. If my memory serves me right you have shown a decided disposition to release these men, but as I told you that they had been released the subject of course dropped. But since my return home I have been made aware that these men are still under bond, and that they are held to report themselves every week by letter. You will conceive that such restraint may cripple their actions very materially, if in case of an emergency they should be compelled to defend themselves. You would therefore be entitled to the full gratitude of every loyal man if you would use your influence to release these men of their bonds and make them free men once moreCapt. Andrew Fink, under bond of $3,000; Lieut. Arnold Renner, under bond of $3,000; Private J. Christian Herman, under bond of $1,000. The prospect that some companies of loyal men will be detailed and put under the command of trustworthy officers is hailed with universal satisfaction, and the mere organization of such a force will conduce very considerably to the pacification of our section. Rebels may not fancy such an arrangement, but their approbation we do not. seek, and still less do we care about it. Since my return home they must have smelled a rat, because they seem to be remarkably peaceable and friendly. The presence of a company of the Tenth Kansas Regiment on the southwest branch also tends to mollify the warlike propensities of our rebels, because they have a very distinct sensation in what peculiar manner these Kansas boys are wont to settle accounts with bushwhackers. Some weeks ago E. Gieblers store, on the Bourboise, in Boon Township, Franklin County, was robbed by 4 bushwhackers. It has since been reported that 4 men have been found in the woods, each with a hole in his head, but as I have been unable to trace this report to any reliable source, I just give it for what it .j~ worth. Please reply if convenient. Sir, I am, with high regard, your obedient servant, GERT GOEBEL. [First indorsement.] HDQRS. SAINT Louis DIsT., OFFICE PROVOST-MARSHAL, Saint Louis, Mo., July 23, 1864. Repectfnlly referred to provost-marshal-general, Department of the Missouri. By order of Brigadier-General Ewing: CHAS. S. HILLS, Captain and Provost-Marshal. [Second indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, OFFICE OF PROVOST-MARSHAL-GENERAL, Saint Louis, ]tIio., July 25, 1864. Respectfully returned to Captain Hills, with the inforniation that H. Boeger, Arnold Renner, Andrew Fink, and J. C. Herman, of Franklin County, Mo., were released from custody and from their paroles on July 1, 1864. J. P. SANDERSON, Provost-Marshal- General Page 298 298 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPpJ. [CHAP. XLVI. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 19, 1864. Assistant Adjutant-General: One battalion of the Seventh Regiment Missouri State Militia has returned to this post. The other will be here to-day or to-morrow. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-General of Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS PosT, Col. JAMES MCFERRAN, Lexington, Mo., June 10, 1864. (Jornmanding Third Sub-District: COLONEL: In compliance with orders from you I have the honor to report that from the 6th day of June, 1864, to the 9th day of June, 1864, inclusive, the following services were performed by men under my command: On the 6th day of June, 1864, Sergt. Joseph Dilley, in command of 20 men of Company G, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, went as an escort for the telegraph repairer on the Independ- ence road. Fixed the line and returned same day, having traveled 45 miles. Saw no guerrillas. On the 8th day of June, 1864, Sergt. William A. Kinkade, in command of 19 men of Company G, First Cavalry, Missonri State Militia, went as an escort for telegraph re- pairer beyond Fire Prairie Bottom, on the Independence road. Fixed the line in working condition, and returned same day, having trav- eled 50 miles. Had no engagement with guerrillas. On the 9th day of June, 1864, Lieutenant Kessinger, in command of 18 men of Company G, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, started on a scout at 3 a. m. Marched in a southwest direction, and scoured the country on foot and horseback. Saw some signs of the enemy, and 2 men, who were supposed to be rebel pickets, but had no engagement. Returned to camp same day, having traveled 25 miles. On the 9th day of June, 1864, Lieutenant Groomer started on a scout in command of 25 men of Company G, First Cavalry, Mis- souri State Militia. He left camp at 3 a. in., and moved, with two days rations, in the direction of Mrs. Neills, on the Columbus road. He is still out. He has not been heard froni. The remaining few of G Company have been actively engaged for the time above men- tioned in protecting the Government property now in store here, guarding prisoners, and enforcing obedience to orders among steam- boat men, as well as citizens, protecting all who obey the laws of their country. While these services were being performed the sol- diers and officers have behaved admirably. Not a complaint has been made by any citizen as to bad conduct of one of my men. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN BALLINGER, Captain Company G, First Cay., 31. S. ilL, Comdg. Post. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 10, 1864. Col. JAMES MOFERRAN: Pursuant to Special Orders, No. 10, dated headquarters Third Sub- District, District of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Mo., June 5, 1864, I left Warrensburg, Mo., on the 6th day of June, 1864, in com- mand of 15 men, detachments of Companies C and I, of the Sevent Page 299 Oxtip. XLVII t~ORRESPOI~NCI3~, ETC. UNIOn. 299 Regiment of Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, and proceeded to Globe Post-Office, Johnson County, Mo., scouting the country thoroughly, and found 2 bushwhackers at one Mr. Spencers, wounded 1 of them, but made their escape; distance marched, 15 miles. June 7, 1864, scoured the country up and down Post Oak Creek, finding no bush- whackers; distance marched, 15 miles. June 8, 1864, continued to scout through the wood and brush, finding no bushwhackers in the vicinity; distance marched, 15 miles. June 9, 1864, continued to scour the country over on Brush Creek; discovered 2 bushwhackers but could not get near them; distance marched, 20 miles. June 10, 1864, turned for camp from one Mr. Kings; discovered 2 bush- whackers near one Mr. Robinsons, on Post Oak Creek; chased them very closely, but could not get near enough to catch them. Arrived in camp at 12 m. on 10th June, 1864. Total distance marched, 80 miles. JOHN T. WEARS, Sergt., Go. C, Seventh Cay., ill. S. M~, Comdg. Scout. HUTCHENS FARM, Mo., June 10, 1864. Col. JAMES MOFERRAN Commanding Third Sub-District: Supplementary report of Companies F, H, and I, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, from the 1st of June till the 10th: On the 1st, Orderly Sergeant Ford and 10 men of Company I started to War- rensburg to convey the mail. They returned the next day; distance traveled, 60 miles. On the 2d, moved camp from the Walton farm to near Greenton; distance traveled, 9 miles. On the 3d, a scout of 20 men, under command of Sergeant Rhay, of Company I, started on a foot scout. They returned the same day; distance traveled, 25 miles. On the same day, a foot scout of 10 men, under command of Corporal Wills, went out. They returned the same day; distance traveled, .20 miles. On the same day, Lieutenant Teel, of Company H, started on a scout with 30 men, mounted. They returned the same day; distance traveled, 30 miles. On the same day, 35 men of Companies F, H, and I started to Lexington for commissaries; re- turned on the 4th; distance traveled, 28 miles. On the 4th, moved camp from near Greenton to the Hutchens farm; distance traveled, 6 miles. On the 5th, Captain Burns, with 40 mounted men, started on scout; returned same day; captured a horse and saddle; distance traveled, 35 miles. On the same day, Sergeant Shackelford, of Company I, started on a foot scout with 20 men. He surprised 8 guerrillas at Berry Bartons house, killed 1 and mortally wounded 2 others, who have died since. He killed 2 horses and captured 3, also 6 saddles and 2 revolvers. The guerrilla killed had between $700 and $800 in Southern money about his per- son. The scout returned the same day after traveling about 25 miles. On the 6th, Captain Burns started on scout with 70 men of Com- panies F, H, and I; captured 5 horses and 2 saddles, also some goods marked W. H. Mayo, Otterville; distance traveled, 35 miles. On the Major Neill arrived and took command. The major ordered me to scout in the neighborhood of Napoleon and Welling- ton, and to surprise the two places on the morning of the 9th. I Page 300 300 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. ~CHAP. XLVI. order to do so, I started at 10 p. m. on the 8th. I sent Lieutenant Mullins, with Company F, to Wellington, and took Company I and went to Napoleon. There were no guerrillas in either of the two places. I returned the 9th; distance traveled, 40 miles. Aggregate number of miles traveled by the different scouts, 313. Thete is a good deal of sign of guerrillas on Davis Creek and Honey Fork of Black Water. They are moving by small squads in all directions. MILTON BURRIS, Captain, Commanding. HDQRS. DETACH. FIRST CAVALRY, M. S. M., 1-Jolden, JIb., June 10, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. B. BROWN: GENERAL: In obedience to instructions I make the following re- ports of scouts: June 1, 1864, Sergeant Millerons and 20 mounted men of Company D, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, sent on a foraging expedition into the neighborhood of Chapel Hill, Mo.; saw considerable signs but no guerrillas; marched about 25 miles. June 2, 1864, Corporal Overstreet and 14 mounted men of Company D, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, on scout; marched 25 miles; found no enemy and returned to camp at Holden, Mo. June 3, 1864, Sergeant Hart and 10 mounted men of Company D, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, on scout to Kingsville and the brushy region northwest; found considerable signs of guerrillas; marched about 30 miles and returned to Camp Holden, Mo., June 4, 1864. June 5, 1864, Sergt. David M. Key and 19 mounted men of Company D, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, on scout on Crawfords Fork of Big Creek; saw some signs but no guerrillas; marched about 70 miles and returned to camp at Holden, Mo., on the night of June 6, 1864. June 6, Lieutenant Cobb and S mounted men of Company M, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, on a foraging expedition in the vicinity of Lone Jack, Mo.; saw no signs of guerrillas; marched 25 miles. June 6, 1864, Sergeant Combs and 14 mounted men of Company M, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, on scout on Craw- fords Fork of Big Creek and the brushy region northwest of Kings- ville, Mo.; searched the brush; found signs of a few scattered guer- rillas, and returned to camp at Holden, Mo., June 8, 1864; marched about 50 miles. June 6, Sergt. James M. Drury and 14 mouiited men of Company D, on scout south and southwest of Kingsville, Mo.; saw no fresh signs of guerrillas; learned that 10 had passed down Big Creek on June 5, conveying 2 wounded men, said to have been wounded in the vicinity of Hopewell, Mo.; returned to camp at Hiolden, Mo., June 9, 1864; marched about 100 miles. June 6, Sergt. James C. Triplett and 14 mounted men of Company D, First Cavalry, Mis- souri State Militia, sent to Kingsville, Mo., to protect citizens and workmen of Pacific Railroad line; remained there until being re- lieved by Sergeant George and detachment of Company M, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, June 8; started on scout north and northwest of Kingsville; saw no signs of guerrillas; marched 30 miles and returned to camp at Holden, Mo., June 9, 1864. June 7, 1864, Capt. James D. Eads and 18 mounted men of Com- pany M, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, dn scout to within Page 301 CHAP. XLVI.] 301 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. miles of Pleasant Hill, Mo., and 2 miles of Lone Jack, sconting the conntry on Crawfords and Andersons Forks of Big Creek; learned there were small parties of guerrillas, bnt saw none; retnrned to camp at Holden, Mo., same day; marched 25 miles. June 7, 1864, Lieutenant Triplett, of Company D, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, and 15 men on foot, on scout on Brush Creek; scouted down to the mouth of said creek; saw some signs of guerrillas, probably passed down six or eight days previous, no more than 5 or 6 in a place; scout returned to camp on the evening of June 8, 1864. JOHN WYCKOFF, Capt., Comdg. Detach. First Cavalry, Mi~ S. MI. MACON, Mo., June 10, 1864. Brig. Gen. CLINTON B. FISK: The commander at Hermann reports to the provost-marshal at Fulton that there are 400 rebels in camp in Callaway County, and I suppose wants the provost-marshal to arrest them; says his infor- mation is reliable. There may probably be something at department headquarters in regard to the matter. If you can get anything from them about it, I can reach the place in two days and a half with~75 men, besides what militia is in reach, and some volunteer citizens. I have no faith in the report. Colonel Williams went to Danville this evening. DAN. M. DRAPER, Lieutenant- Colonel Ninth Cavalry. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 10, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Ilermaun, JUlio.: My provost-marshal at Fulton, Callaway County, reports that you know where there are 400 rebels in camp in Callaway County. Please inform me how you know this, and where they are. Answer imme diately. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. MILAN, Mo., June 10, 1864. General C. B. FISK, Saint Joseph, Mo.: DEAR SIR: Your kind communication of the 6th instant is at hand, informing me that Capt. Dennis Adams and 40 men have been ordered on duty, & c. Captain Adams has been temporarily absent in Iowa on business, but returned home yesterday, as I am informed, and will, I presume, assume command of the Milan post immediately, pursuant to your order and subject to your directions. I have this moment dispatched a messenger to Captain Adams, who lives about 8 miles distant, to inform him of his appointment, and that there is a document from headquarters District of Nort Page 302 302 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIppI. [CHAP. XLVI. Missouri, on official business, in the post-office here for him. His appointment will give general satisfaction to the loyal element here, though some of his warm friends (Capt. E. L. Webb was one) have aspired to the same position, which was surely their privilege, and for which they should not be blamed. I understand that Captain Jewett and his copperhead friends are making a great effort to get up a petition, or rather a remonstrance, to be sent up to you against the post. The radicals and uncondi- tional Union men of this county sneer at their puny attempts, and utterly repudiate their every effort. But with one not on his guard, they will deceive the very elect, were it possible, with their whining cant and false protestations for the Union. I know them; they cant deceive me. Actions speak louder than words, and Straws show which way the wind blows. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, S. H. B. COCHRANE. HDQRS. Co. D, EIGHTY-SECOND REGT., E. M. M. Weston, Mo., June 10, 1864. Brigadier-General FISK: SIR: I have just received information that Quantrill with a large force is in or near Goose Neck, on Platte River. The number of his force is estimated to be about 1,000; none of them, or very few, have guns, but nearly all have from one to four navy revolvers each. I have made Major Clark acquainted with the facts, but have not yet heard from him. The information I have received I think is relia- ble, from two different persons. I sent a scout to Ridgeley yesterday, as an escort for Captain Fitzgerald, but they have not returned yet; I think they have been intercepted by the rebels. Respectfully, yours, W. T. WOODS, Captain, Commanding Post, Weston, Mo. ~MyscoutthatwaswithCaptainFitzgeraldhasjustarrived~ They did not hear anything. General, you can rely upon anything Mr. Roney tells you. W. WESTON, Mo., June 10, 18645.30 p. m. Major-General CURTIS: SIR: I have been in this place for the last hour. I find that great fear is entertained by the Unionists of bushwhackers. Captain Woods with his company has gone to the country and will not be back to-night; the citizens will guard the town to-night. General Fisk has been informed of the condition of affairs in this county, but does not seem to believe that there is any danger. I must say that I am compelled to differ with him in that respect. From all that I can learn, this (Platte) county and Clay are full of bush- whackers, and they are determined to make a raid upon this place. It may be done to-night. In my opinion there should be something done, and that immedi- ately. I have fully investigated the matter and believe that there is really danger. On night before last 50 bushwhackers we:e withi Page 303 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNI0N. 303 10 miles of this place; this I have from good authority and it can be relied upon. I will remain here to-night, as my family are quite unwell and are very uneasy on account of the reports. which, by the way, are not very public. Since my arrival in this place I see many persons (secessionists) in town who have not been here for years. If in your power to induce General Fisk to send troops to this place, I know you will receive many thanks from the loyal peo- ple for your assistance in that way. Something should be done as soon as possible for the relief of the loyal citizens of this city. In great hurry, I have the honor to be, general, most truly, your obedient servant, JAMES A. PRICE. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS, Fort Leavenworth, June 10, 1864. JOHN MESSENGER, Esq., Barnesville, Kans.: SIR: I am directed by the major-general commanding to inform you, in reply to your communication of the 28th ultimo, in reference to the nearness of bushwhackers to our line, and requesting that troops be stationed near Barnesville to prevent their depredations, that he has written to Brigadier-General McKean, commanding District of South Kansas, calling his special attention to the facts as reported in your communication. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. S. CHARLOT, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS, Fort Leavenworth, June 10, 1864. Brig. Gen. S. N. WOOD, Kansas State Militia, Uouncil Grove, Kans.: GENERAL: I am glad to see by your order of the 31st you have called a few militia into service in Butler. I hope you will give them directions also to co-operate with Federal troops, so as to avoid con- flict as far as possible. Trade regulations with the Indians have been turned over by me to those commanding the Indian country. I found my attempt to regulate that matter would swallow up all my slender forces. Colonel Coffin has started down with several thousand refugee Indians, who, I hope, will eat up all the scattering stock in the abandoned Indian country. Truly, yours, S. R. CURTIS, Major- General. HDQRS. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, Miun., June 10, 1864. Maj. J. F. MELINE, Actg. Asst. A.djt. Gen., Dept. of the Northwest, Milwaukee: MAJOR: I found your dispatch of 2d instant on my arrival from Fort Ridgely on the evening of 8th instant. The instructions o Page 304 304 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIppI. [cHAP. XLVI. the major-general commanding therein contained will, of course, be obeyed. The four companies of Thirtieth Wisconsin Volunteers now at Fort Snelling will be dispatched to Fort Ridgely not later than 15th instant, it having been necessary to retain them here to pro- vide their camp equipage from that which will be turned in by the Sixth Regiment, which will march on 14th instant. I shall proba- bly station one company of the Wisconsin Volunteers at Ridgely, and dispatch the others, under Major Clowney, with one company of cavalry, to erect the post at the James River. On the return of the expeditionary forces, the companies of the Wisconsin regiment will be relieved, and march to join the remaining companies on the Mis- souri, at such point as you may hereafter desi~ nate. I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. H. SIBLEY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 11, 1864-A p. m. Major-General CANBY, (Received 21st.) Viclcsburg: Brigadier-General Bai]ey, being in your command, can be assigned as you may desire. The same applies iii regard to Major-General Reynolds. To meet your demand for general officers of rank, Major-Generals Granger, McCook, and Hurlbut will be ordered to report to you. The Secretary of War authorizes you to assign them to any duty you wish, or if you do not deem them available to send them back to report to Adjutant-General of the Army. The Thir- teenth Corps has been temporarily abolished. I do not think it will be possible to open the railroad farther west than Monroe, and even for that distance it will be necessary that you procure much of your material from the abandoned roads east of the Mississippi River. All shops are now pressed for locomotives and rolling-stock to sup- ply Shermans army, and if Congress orders tIme building of the East Tennessee road, as is now contemplated, it will absorb most of the iron rail that can be purchased. To build and put in operation the entire road to Shreveport will cost not less than $4,000,000 or $5,000,000, and will require four or five months time. Many things have risen 50 per cent. in the last two months, and are still rising. It is very difficult to procure enough skilled railroad mechanics even for repairs. Consider these matters well, and also how far water transportation on the Washita may be made availa.ble. II. W. HALLECK, Major-General, Chief of Staff. GENERAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE No. 210. Washington, June 11, 1864. By direction of the President, the Thirteenth Army Corps is tem- porarily discontinued. The general commanding Division of West Mississippi will assign the troops of this corps. By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 305 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ~TC.UNION. 305 QUARTERMASTER-GENERALS OFFICE, Washington, D. 0., June 11, 1864. Brig. Gen. ROBERT ALLEN, Chief Quartermaster, Louisville: General Canby requires four first-class portable steam saw-mills. Send them to him as soou as the Mississippi is open again. M. C. MEIGS, Quartermaster-General. OFFICE OF CHIEF Q. M., DIV. OF WEST MISS., Viclcsburg, ililiiss., June ii, 1864. Maj. C. T. CHRISTENSEN Asst. Adjt. Gen., Div. of West Mississippi, Natchez, Miss.: MAJOR: ii have the honor to report, for the information of the major-general commanding, that in obedience to his insfructions I came to this point on the 8th instant, and have carefully noted the amounts of stores on hand, and the amounts estimated for for the supply of 40,000 men, exclusive of the troops within the District of Vicksburg. Except in some few items, the supplies on hand, to- gether with those for which estimates had already been made, will, in my judgment, be ample for the proper supply of the troops that will draw from this depot. I have ordered estimates to be made for such stores as in my opinion are necessary, and which had not been already required for. Considerable quantities of the clothing, camp and garrison equipage, and quartermasters stores have already arrived here from Memphis. I have made preparations for furnishing Colonel Bailey with the tiniber that he will require, of the proper dimensions, and I think there will be a snfficient aniount in readiness for him to commence operations as soon as he arrives here. I have obtained the following information concerning the railroad from this place to Shreveport, and I believe it to be tolerably reliable; though some of the distances given are probably only approximate. For about S miles from the Mississippi River the rails and many of the ties have been taken up. For the first 3 miles from the river all, or nearly all, the ties are gone. Much of the iron has been brought to Vicksburg and used, either on the railroad on this side, or as shields for earthworks around Vicksburg. Most of the iron so used has been heated and bent, and a considerable quantity covered by dirt and i~ud. Prob- ably not more than 3 miles of iron out of the first 9 miles of road can now be made available for railroad purposes. Between Vicks- burg and Monroe, a distance of nearly 70 miles, all the trestle-work and bridges have been destroyed, and in many places the iron has been torn up. It is said, however, to be uninjured, although much of it is lying in the bayous and creeks. The principal bridges are at Tensas, about 28 miles from river (by rail); at Delhi, about 38 miles from river (by rail); and at Boeuf, about 48 miles from river (by rail). The bridge across the Washita River was never completed. There are said to be three good engines in the railroad shed at Monroe. - Distance (about) from Miles. Vicksburg to Richmond 20 Vicksburg to Tensas 28 Vicksburg to Delhi 38 20 R RVOL xxxiv, PT I Page 306 306 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. Distance (about) fromContinued Miles. Vicksburg to Bocuf 48 Yicksburg to Monroe Vieksburg to Minden Vicksburg to Shreveport 168 I have gathered the following information with regard to the dirt road from Yicksbnrg: Between Vicksburg and Richmond, low, flat land; roads in dry weather good; four bridges. Between Richmond and Tensas. Bayon, low~ land, subject to overflow; roads in rainy weather almost impassable for teams. Between Tensas Bayou and Joes Bayon, low lands; about half the distance swampy. Between Joes Bayou and Bayou Madon, low lands subject to overflow. Be- tween Bayou Macon and Boenf River, about 4 miles cif high lands. Between Boeuf River and Lake La Fonrche, about half the distance low land; two bridges, one over a large creek. Between Lake La Fourche and Monroe, about 4 miles of low lands. Between Monroe and Minden, country high, hilly, and sandy. Between Minden and Shreveport, low lands for a short distance beyond Minden, thence high land to Red River bottoms, near Shreveport. I think it prob- able II may be able to procure more detailed information, and per- ~haps more reliable; if so, I shall keep you informed. I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. G. SAWTELLE, Capt. and Asst. Q. ilL, Chief Q. M., Div. of W. 1~fws. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIL. DIv. OF WEST MISS., No. 35. New Orleans, La., June 11, 1864. * * * * * * * 2. Col. J. Bailey, Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry, will proceed without delay to Vicksburg, Miss., for the purpose of carrying out instruc- tions heretofore issued from these headquarters. * . * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Cauby: DE WJTT CLINTON, Captain and Aide-de-Camp, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. HDQRS. NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS AND U. S. FORCES, Major-General CANBY, Alorganza, La., June 11, 1864. Comdg. Division of West Itijississippi; GENERAL: General Birge, who belongs to this corps, and who was directed by Special Orders, No. 135, paragraph 9, of May 24, to report here for duty, has not done so. I am informed that he is at Carrollton, possibly on some detached service. His presence here with his command is absolutely necessary, and I have deemed it of sufficient importance to send down a staff officer, with this commu- nication to you, to request that he may be ordered to rejoin his com- mand as speedily as possible. I have heretofore omitted to call attention to the regular batteries in this command. With Battery C there is no officer. With Bat- tery L there are 2 officers. With Battery F there is 1 officer, an Page 307 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 307 the men are much reduced in numbers. Of the officers there are but 2 of the ab~ent ones in this departmentLieutenant Haskin, of Bat- tery F, and Lieutenant Rodgers, of Battery C, both sick in New Or- leans. Lieutenant Haskin will probably return; Lieutenant Rodgers will probably go INorth. My chief of artillery, Captain Closson, thinks, and I entirely concur with him, that the three regnlar bat- teries here and Battery A, in New Orleans, should be relieved by fresh regular batteries or consolidated. Battery G, Fifth Artillery, in New Orleans, is in service condition, and I respectfully suggest it may be ordered to take the field in place of some of the reduced bat- teries. The Second Connecticut Battery and the Fifteenth Massa- chusetts Battery, in New Orlea~ns, are both good batteries and are, I believe, unassigned. I addres~s this to you directly, as I know yonr adjutant-general is not in New Orleans, and it may be useful for you to have these facts before leaving the city. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. H. EMORY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HDQRS. NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS AND U. S. FORCES, ]Iiforganza, La., June 11, 1864. Brigadier-General GROVER, Commanding Second Division: GENERAL: The general commanding directs that you march with yonr division at daylight to-morrow morning, with two days rations, to Waterloo, where it is reported by the captain of the naval steamer Kenwood that the steamer Illinois was fired into to-night. You will take the False River road and endeavor to come in in rear of Waterloo. Colonel Davis, commanding cavalry, has been di- rected to furnish you wi1~h two regiments from his command. The regiments of the Third Division now serving with your division will accompany yon. No wagons will be taken. Colonel Thomas, Eighth Vermont Volunteers, has been directed to go down on the steamer Longworth, accompanied by two gun-boats, below Water- loo to intercept the retreat of the enemy. You will throw forward the cavalry as rapidly as possible, coming in on the False River road in rear of Waterloo, where Colonel Thomas will report to you. I am, sir, respectfully, FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS AND U. S. FORCES, ]Ilorganza, La., June 11, 1864. Brig. Gen. C. GROVER, Commanding Second Division: GENERAL: General Emory directs me to say that he cannot be- lieve in the possibility of the enemy being in force at Waterloo, not- withstanding the report. He therefore directs that you hold your division in readiness to move. Yon will send the cavalry, however, at daylight by the road that crosses in the rear of Waterloo, as here- tofore ordered. I am, sir, respectfully, FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 308 308 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. Colonel THOMAS, MORGANZA, LA., June 11, 1864. Commanding Eighth Vermont: COLONEL: The commanding general directs me to say that he cannot believe that there are more than 100 guerrillas at Waterloo. You will therefore go down accompanied by the gun-boats, land, and attack the town with vigor by daylight. If it should turn out on getting there that the report is false, you will not land your com- mand or any part of it. I am, sir, respectfully, FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, No. 153. * * HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, La, June 11, 1864. * * * * * 20. Paragraph 10 of Special Orders, No. 134, current series, from these headquarters, reorganizing the Third Division, Nineteenth Army Corps, is hereby suspended. Regiments arriving at Morganza under that order will be reported for duty to the commanding officer Second Division, Nineteenth Army Corps. A third division will be formed of other troops. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Banks: GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant-General. NEW ORLEANS, LA., June 11, 1864. General ROBERTS: Orders have just issued for the Sixtieth Indiana and Eighth Indi- ana Volunteers to go to La Fourche District. Instruct the com- manding officers of the regiments to be in readiness for the move- ment. By command of Major-General Reynolds: JOHN LEVERING, ]Ilajor and Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF CARROLLTON, Maj. J. LEVERING, Carrollton, La., June 11, 1864. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Defenses of New Orleans: MAJOR: I have the honor to state, for the information of the major-general commanding the defenses, my conviction that the grounds in and about Kenner are much better adapted to the pur- poses of temporary camps than any in or about New Orleans, Jeffer- son, or Carrollton. The drainage is better, and I doubt not the health of troops would be better. Convenient access to timber would enable all troops to cover themselves with shade, by the construction of arbors, at little labor. I have examined the ground there myself Page 309 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPOXDENCE, ETC.UNION. 309 and I strongly urge sending the Thirteenth Army Corps there for reorganization, and also transferring there the cavalry camp of in- struction. The cars from the city or steam-boats can land all snp- plies there, at but little more inconvenience than here. Other advantages will suggest themselves to the mind of the general com- manding, in removing these troops farther from the cities of New Orleans, Jefferson, and Carrollton. I am, major, very respectfully, yonr obedient servant, B. S. ROBERTS, Brigadier- General, Commanding. [First indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS DEFENSES OF NEW ORLEANS, June 11, 1864. Respectfully forwarded, recommended. J. J. REYNOLDS, Major- General, Commanding. [5econd indorsement.] General DWIGHT: Order the cavalry camp to Kenner and make all temporary camps there. N.P.B. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., June 11, 1864. Maj. G. HARKER, COMMANDING OFFICER THIRD U. S. CAVALRY, COMMANDING OFFICER FOURTH ARKANSAS CAVALRY: An expedition will be organized to make a scout in Saline, Hot Springs, Montgomery, and Perry Counties, to consist of four coni- panies Third U. S. Cavalry, 100 men Fourth Arkansas Cavalry, and detachment Second Missouri Cavalry (Merrills Horse), all under command of Maj. G Harker, Merrills Horse, to be gone six or eight days and start as soon as ready, say, early on the 13th instant. Major Harker will report at these headquarters for special instruc- tions. By command of Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr: C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General. BROWNSVILLE, June 11, 1864. Capt. C. H. DYER: I arrived here with my command this evening. The country is completely overflowed. Bayous and swamps almost impassable. Shall remain here to-morrow to get forage from Devalls Bluff by rail. A. ERSKINE, Colonel, Commanding Thirteenth Illinois Cavalry Page 310 310 LOIJISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. BROWNSVILLE STATION, June 11, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. A. CARR, Derails Bluff: I have just arrived here with my command. The country is flooded with water and the bayous almost impassable. From all the infor- mation I can gather here it will be almost impossible to cross the swamps on the road leading to Pine Bluff at present. My mules are all new and hard to manage. What time will you pass this station on your return to Little Rock? A. ERSKJNE, Colonel Thirteenth illinois Cavalry, Comdg. PINE BLUFF, June 11, 1864. Capt. C. II. DYER, Assistant A~jutant-General: I arrived here late last evening. Have been all through the Clear Lake, Plum Bayou, and Flat Bayou districts. There are no rebel forces in them except guerrillas. The water is so high that I do not believe I can get over on the Watesca and Rattlesnake Bayous. Shall leave here in two hours. 0. WOOD, Colonel. PINE BLUFF, June 11, 1864. Capt. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant- General: General Orders, No. 14, received to-day. A scout of the cavalry returned yesterday; had been about 40 miles below, on the south side of the Arkansas. No enemy seen. All the roads around this post are patrolled some 12 or 14 miles out daily. Patrolling done by the advance pickets before they are relieved. All quiet on the roads this morning. A party of 50 men of the Merrill Horse, under the command of Lieutenant Bradshaw, escort telegraph repairer. They left early this morning for Little Rock. POWELL CLAYTON Colonel, Cornman~ling. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EASTERN ARKANSAS, Helena, Ark., June 11, 1864. Lient. Col. W. D. GREEN, Assistant Adjutant- General, Dept. of Arkansas: SIR: I apprehend that General Steele is of the opinion that some of the 100-days troops have been ordered to report to me. None have reported. I am now reduced as follows: Present for duty: White troops: 35th Missouri Infantry 268 15th Illinois Cavalry 307 575 Colored troops: 56th U. S. Colored Infantry 603 60th U. S. Colored Jnfai4ry 581 Battery E, 2d U. S. Colored Artillery (Light) 107 1,291 Grand total 1,86 Page 311 311 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. Five of the largest of the colored companies man the five batteries an(l Battery E, Second U. S. Colored Artillery, Fort Curtis. I have just ordered the quartermaster to furnish transportation for the de- tachment of the Fifty-seventh U. S. Colored Infantry, 70 of which are guarding Island No. 66 to Little Rock, and ordered one of the companies of the Sixtieth U. S. Infantry to relieve them, thns re- ducing my force here. General Canby orders all district command- ers to keep a reserve to be ready to clear the river should it be blockaded. I again respectfully request that r be furnished with more white troops. Late orders have deprived me of 200 dismounted cavalry sent me from Memphis, which have been returned; also one company of the Fourth Arkansas Cavalry which was recently organized and mounted. here, and now the detachment of the Fifty-seventh U. S. Colored Infantry ordered to Little Rock. I have no doubt General Steele will see that my force is too small. The transferring of commissary and quartermasters stores at this place from large to small steam- boats, for his department, requires large daily fatigue parties. I earnestly request more white troops. I have the honor to be, your obedient servant, N. B. BUFORD, Brigadier-General, Commanding.~ COLUMBUS, OHIO, June 11, 1864. (Received 4.30 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief Staff~ One regiment of Illinois 100-days men left Mattoon for Saint Lonis last night. S. P. HEINTZFJLMAN, llifajor- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, MOUND PRAIRIE CHURCH, La Fayette County, Mo., June 11, 1864. [Col. JAMES MCFERRAN:] COLONEL I took up camp here Monday evening. Find water very scarce. Will have to move a mile or so in some direction on that account. I hope to get your permission by Captain Meredith when he returns. On Tuesday, 10 oclock, I reached Captain Burns camp, south of the Hutchens house; delivered to him a copy of the order placing me in command of the county; had no order relieving him of his command in the western portion of La Fayette County. He, of course, c& nsiders it proper to make a tn-monthly report, as yet in command. When I left here I took a part of Company M, Sev- enth Regiment Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, under Lieutenant Berry, and left in camp the remainder, under Lieutenant McElheny, at Mound Prairie. I took with me Captain Meredith and near 50 men; also Lieutenant Berry, with his 33 men from Burns camp, and scouted down the Snibar through the border settlement to Livingston, but found no enemy, and ordered the remainder of Captain Merediths, with cam Page 312 312 LOUISIANA AND THE TEANS-MISSISSjppj. [CHAP. XLVI. and garrison equipage, to move to Mound Prairie Church and take up camp. Since Tuesday we have scouted the country in the most thorough manner. On Thursday morning J ordered Captain Burns, with 40 men, at daylight to be in Napoleon; Lieutenant Mullius, with 40 men, to be at Wellington. I was, with 70 men, at Dover, Berlin, and Baltimore Landing, and Lieutenant Kessinger at the crossings near George llinxes, northwest of the mounds, between the Columbus and Warrensburg roads, with 25 men of Company G. Lieutenant Groomer, same company, with 20 men, to be on Tabo, between George Youngs and Mrs. Neills, on the Lexington and Sedalia roads. Lieutenant Teel on the Sedalia road, north of the Davis bridge, with 15 nien. A sergeant of Company M, Seventh Regiment, Missouri State Militia, near Fedals shop, with 15 men. At one hour by sun Burns was to begin to scout from Napoleon and Wellington up the Snibar and its tributaries, through the Green- ton Valley, to his camp, south of Hutchens farm. I was to scout up Tabo and Cottonwood Creeks to this place. We took no road, but took the brush and woods, and thoroughly scoured the whole coun- try. We found no enemy except 5 men, whom we ran into Groomer. We all met here last night, except Kessinger and Groomer, who went back to Lexington. We have thoroughly scouted the country. They have left here and are out south and west of Chapel Hill, in the Basin Knob country. No mistake about it. Lieutenant Mullins, who came down Davis Creek, reports them as being over there. La Fayette County has never had a more thorough scrubbing since the war. Every officer has done his utmost to get information of the number in the country. We are all of opinion, from what we can gather, that the numbers are greatly exaggerated. That Quantrill and Pickler are here there is no doubt, but 300 men from the Osage to the Missouri River, embracimig the Central Division, will cover all they have. Our estimate will of course be based upon what Ech oils men tell us. We find everybody, old and young, greatly alarme{ The guer- rillas treat all as enemies and have no respect for amiy. Their con~ duct toward the people has a good effect upon the temper and spirit of the soldiers under my command. As soon as I can rest a little I want to scout farther south, say Monday morning. If you would send a co-operating force up Black Water, on the south side, let me go up on the north, Burns move by Chapel Hill toward Basin Knob, Colonel Ford co-operating from the west. I think we can kill some of them. They are there and in the Lone Jack country, no mistake. I sent Burns and Mullins back to their camp last night. I am re- quiring.more activity in all. Captain Ballingers company in front of Lexington. He ~cau be in no danger while we scout all around him. I am, colonel, your friend and servant, HENRY NEILL, Jifajor Fir8t Cavalry, ~i8SOuri State Militia, Comdg. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, SPRINGFIELD, Mo., June 11, 1864. A8sistant Adjutant-General: Captain Chitwood returned from a scout after robbers of mer- chandise trains on the Rolla road yesterday. He killed 2 of the robbers and recaptured 80 pounds of coffee and quite a large amoun Page 313 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IINION. 313 of dry goods, and 2 horses. General Shelbys headqnarters were at Dover at last advices, bnt one-half of his forces is said to have come into Missouri in small bands, and he contemplates moving his headquarters to Batesville. Marmaduke is reported to be at Oil Trongh I ottom, on White River, last week. Jackmans command are all said to be in this State, bnt the colonel wonnded in the affair in Richland with Colonel Philips, and gone to Shelbys headqnarters. Cabells command are reported to be moving north in small bands through the Indian Nation. All the enlisted men of their com- mands talk of robbing the banks in Kansas and Missouri. Guerril- las are very thick throughout Northern Arkansas. I have a force moving down the North Fork of White River with the view of attacking and captnring Colonel Freemans command, said to be in camp near the mouth of North Fork. All is qniet in the district. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier-General, Commanding. CAsSvILLE, June 11, 1864. General SANBORN: Dr. Hart reports as follows: The chief of scouts sent me ont to learn the whereabouts of Marmaduke and Shelby. I learned that they crossed the Arkansas River with about 2,000 men each, soon after Steeles repulse; also from pretty reliable sources that Marina- duke is on White River, at Oil Trough Bottom; that Shelbys head- quarters on 1st of June were at Dover, Ark., where 600 to 800 of his command were, 1,200 to 1,500 having gone to Missouri in small parties. I dined Sunday, June 5, with Major Pickler, who has with him 100 men. Two Missourians, whom I met yesterday p. in., told me that Pickler, re-enforced by 50 men, was moving in the direction of Newtonia, also Colonel Jackson, with an escort of 18; escort was over day in advance of Major P. Colonel Jackinan with a small escort has gone to Shelbys headquarters; thought to have been wounded in the fight on Richland. His command has gone into Missouri. All the men I have seen from Shelbys command state that he is preparing to go to Batesville and that Marmaduke will operate in rear of General Steeles command. It is believed that Cabells command, in guerrilla bands, are going up the line to Kansas to plunder the banks. The country is full of guerrillas from the line to Sylamore. Their object appears to be to plunder the banks of Kansas and Missouri. HUGH CAMERON, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Post. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOTJ~RT, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 11, 1864. Capt. W. T. WooDs, Commanding at Weston, Mo.: CAPTAIN: I am directed by the general commanding to acknowl- edge the receipt of your commuincation touching the state of affairs near Goose Neck Bend, and the result of the expedition under Cap Page 314 314 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. tam Fitzgerald. We are glad to learn that there was no cause for all this alarm, and that 4,000 navy revolvers were not being used against us. You will ascertain who the two reliable parties were who gave this important information and direct them to report forthwith to these headquarters under arrest. We have been look- ing for something reliable for several days. I am, captain, very respectfully, G. A. HOLLOWAY, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISsOURI, Saint Joseph, 1kb., June ii, 1864. Col. B. K. DAvIs, Corndg. Thirty-sixth Enrolled Mo. Mu., Maysville, Jib.: COLONEL: I am instructed by the general commanding to acknowl- edge the receipt of your letter of June 8, and to reply as follows: Hold all the arms at present in your hands upon your receipt to Capt. Charles V. Mead, ordnance officer at this post. Distribute them where you can put your hands upon them at once should they be vanted in an emergency. Let the search for arms continue, and if possible dig them all up. Turn them over as fast as secured to such companies as you may select, reporting to these headquarters to whom you have issued them. I have the honor to be, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. T. CLARKE, First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 11, 1864. C. H. MALONE, Esq., La Plata, Macon County, Mo.: DEAR SIR: I am directed by the general commanding to acknowl- edge the receipt of your note of June 3, and to say in reply that irregular organizations of the kind mentioned are not permitted. If it is necessary he will call out a few good, loyal militia, but dislikes to put men on duty unless an actual necessity for their service exists. Macon is so near by that in case of need help can be obtained at any time without delay. The general desires that you will give him the name of the man who hurrahed for Jeff. Davis, and is sur- prised that two such flagrant outrages upon loyalty as therein de- scribed should be named to him without transmitting names and where the parties may be found. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. T. CLARKE, First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp. hUNTSvILLE, RANDOLPH COUNTY, June 11, 1864. General FISK: SIR: On my return from Washington two days ago, several citi- zens of Chariton County, adjoining this, informed me that. a com- pany of soldiers under a Captain Truman have been in that count Page 315 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 315 a week. That his men have killed a number of citizens who were not taken with arms, and taken much valuable property, among others a number of very fine horses and several valuable stallions. Their conduct has induced many men to fly the country, and others to secrete themselves. This course will drive men to the brush in self- defense, as Pennick did in Jackson county. These soldiers have done more mischief in one week, if accounts are true, than the rebels have done in that county since the war broke out. I would earnestly appeal to you as an officer and a Christian to stop these proceedings, and require that no man should be executed without a trial, unless captured in the act of marauding or bushwhacking. I am informed that none of the men executed were bushwhackers, and that some were old men. It is the impression of many, and I hope for the character of our cause that it is so, that this company in Chariton are Red Legs from Kansas, pretending to be Federal sol- diers. I feel satisfied that I can, if the soldiers are withdrawn, keep Chariton, Randolph, and Howard Counties quiet through vol- untary associations of citizens who have an interest at stake in the community. At least I would be willing to try it for th~ sake of this section of the country, although it would be very inconvenient for me to do so. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. A. HALL. I have addressed a letter similar to this to General Rosecrans and Colonel Williams, hoping through some of these channels to relieve our country from this cruel scourge. JUNE 11, 1864. General FISK: I write you these few lines to inform you that in my opinion so much excitement is unnecessary. There may be some bushwhackers in the country for all I know; I will say some half a dozen, but I think there is not one at the present time. My opinion is that they have gone to Kansas, and Jackson and Johnson Counties, and will make a raid here, or wherever they think they can, all summer unless captured. General, peace is what you want, I think, law and order; that is what I want, and I know that the people generally want peace and nothing else. I am of the opinion that you dont know the people of this country as well as you ought to. There are two classes of people that want their party in power; the leaders are office-seekers, and the third class are men who want an excitement, all the time, for an excuse to steal, and murder, and burn, and every- thing else before law and order. They have already done so much stealing, and burning of houses, and murdering of innocent men twelve or eighteen months back that they are afraid ~f any party in power but their own party, and will do the same things again when an opportunity presents itself. I will say to you that there is a company of militia, Company A, commanded by one Captain Fish. I will say with all candor they are the worst set of men I have ever seen in all my life altogether. His company was not made up or raised in one township or neighbor- hood, as generally is the case, but was from above Saint Joseph to the Platte County line, and some from Kansas, and the most of the Page 316 316 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSI~SIppj. [CHAP. XLVI. are drunkards, gamblers, whore-house pimps, thieves, murderers, house-burners, and Captain Fish is as mean a man as 1 ever knew. I think he would fight rebels or bushwhackers, but he will make 10 bushwhackers, or rather run and drive 10 men in the brush, where he will kill 1. His men never had any property until since the war, and have got nothing, and it is all to gain with them and nothing lost. They have never paid any tax worth mentioning, and all they want is to keep up an excitement so they can steal, and the worst of a]l is they all belong to institutions or orders of some kind, I think called the Missouri Knights, and they are all bad men that belong to it. The Kansas thieves or jayhawkers belong to it, and all know each other whenever they meet, and Fish and his men will not catch a man for stealing, murder, or house-burning that can give them the right signs. You may take my word for that. This way of going through the country cursing and insulting peaceable men and women, and just as loyal to the country as any oneany man who dont sanc- tion their conduct and cant give them their thievish signs, and has got a good horse, or revolver, or anything they want, or feed them, is a rebel or bushwhacker. Well, sir, these men have acted iii such a way that good Union men as ever was are afraid of them, and some of them would be afraid to go with them if sent for on any business, and I think they will do this country a great injury if they are permitted to scout. Ever since they drew arms they have been every day riding around through the country in squads ordering men and women to cook for them, pressing horses and revolvers. For instance, at De Kalb, where there was no need for them, they would stay two or three days at a time, & nd curse people, and order their meals as insulting as could be, threaten to shoot and burn their houses if their demand was not complied with, and the worst [of] all this is they will swear and lie for one another, and prove themselves clear of anything they are guilty of, and if a man complains of their treatment or reports on them he is in danger of his life, for they will shoot him or burn his house. They will do all these things, and therefore men are afraid to report them to you as they ought to. For the proof of what I write, do you or some other man you may select dress your- selves in disguise and go into their camp and stay one or two days, represent yourselves as being from Kansas and want help to get some horses from the rebels and Paw Paws of Missouri, and watch, and you can catch the signs spoken of; and if you can get enough of that sign to convince them you are one of them, of the Kansas jay- hawkers, you can find out all about them. Let on as you belong to some Kansas regiment and want to come over to Missouri for the purpose of stealing from rebels and Paw Paws, you can get enough. You must go with them to the bar and drink with them if you want to get the inside track. Well, sir, you dont hear of Capt. J. H. Davis men stealing and insulting men and women; you dont hear of Captain Howards men at Rushville doiiig so, and you can hear of no complaint of these men, for these men are the tax-payers, and the men who have the good of the country at heart, and have an interest in the peace of the country. You can get the truth of what I write if you will try. I will give you the names of some men you cant doubt the loyalty of: E. Watson, at Rushville; G. D. Tolle, at De Kalb; Sheriff Ash- baugh and Jim Finey, at Businin [?]; J. Wills, Cornelius Roberts, T. H. Irvin, at De Kalb Page 317 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 317 This letter I dont want it known that you ever got such, for I tell you positively a man would be shot and killed by those men as cer- tain as they knew it or suspected him or them, and from the names of those men I gave you yon can find out all and be your own judge about the matter. I think if you want to keep peace in the county it is the duty of men in the county to let you know what is going on, and, if anything, to give you all the information they can that is worth yqur attention in regard to disloyalty in any shape, for I think you want law and order to prevail. These men intend to drive all men from the county they can that dont belong to the same order. Yours, respectfully, KIT KARSON. N. B.If you want the truth of this letter get G. D. Toll or Har- vie Bradford, who is acting detective, to find out and report to you in regard to the conduct of the men. KIT KARSON. HDQRS. DIsT. OF THE FRONTIER, DEPT. OF ARK., Fort Smith, Ark., June [11], 1864. Maj. Gen. S. R. CURTIS, Commanding Department of Kansas: SiR: Yesterday I started a train of 100 wagons for Fort Scott, via Gibson, for supplies. A large number of refugees accompanied the train to Kansas. I shall also send a lot of refugees to Little Rock by the nCxt. boats. The most of them are in a state of great desti- tution. If they remain here we are obliged to feed them, or they must starve. It is absolutely necessary to remove them to points where supplies a~e more plentiful than here. You have, of course, learned the result of onr campaign to the Washita. Before I joined Steele he had not 8,000 fighting men. I had about 4,000. Price had about 13,000. We first learned of the disasters to General Banks on Red River at Prairie De Ane, the other side of the Little Missouri, and 14 miles from Washington. We could, of course, advance no farther to- ward Shreveport. ~We then moved east and occupied Camden; this was in accordance with Shermans orders. Our train to Pine Bluff for supplies was captured. At that time we had but two and a half days rations, and at the same time Kirby Smith, in person, re-enforced Price with four divisions of infantry. The enemy had also 7,000 well-mounted cavalry, which had wintered on Red River where forage was plenty. If the gun-boats had come up the Washita, as they could have done, convoying transports loaded) with supplies, we could have held the Washita River; but they did not, and we were obliged to fall back to the Arkansas. Smith and Price, with whole force, followed us to the Saline and attacked just as we were about crossing. We turned upon them and after a terrific fight of five hours we drove them from the field, but we could not remain. We received information direct from Kirby Smiths headquarters that their policy now is to harass our communications and cut off our supplies, and they aimed to operate on the White River below Devalls Bluff an Page 318 318 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. ~CHAP. XLVI. on the Lower Arkansas; hence the raid of Shelby. As soon as I learned that he had taken Dardanelle and crossed the river, I dis- patched a force down the north side of the Arkansas for the purpose of meeting him. On the force reaching Clarksville, Shelby, who was in the vicinity of Dover, moved hurriedly in the direction of Batesville. My cavalry, being so much inferior to his and he having so much the start, could not overtake him. The two main forts are on the Texas road, and one on the Van Buren road, and a large lunette mounting three guns in front of the convent, and one lunette with one gun to the left of that, are now about finished, and are strong, excellent works, with the various appurtenances complete, quarters, magazine, water, & c. A line of rifle-pits extends from :the Arkansas to the Potean, with an extensive abatis in front. I can hold the place against the whole of Kirby Smiths army, if I have plenty of supplies. Can you not put on the route from Fort Scott to Gibson a lot of ox-team trains? I most urgently request you to do it. Making Fort Scott a large depot of supplies will certainly be a benefit to Kansas. I will furnish the escorts for the trains. All is now quiet along the river above and below here. Very respectfully, yours, JOHN M. THAYER, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA Omaha City, June 11, 1864. Lient. Col. W~ILLIAM 0. CoLLINs, 11th Ohio Cavalry, Comdg. Fort Laramie, Idaho Ter.: General Mitchell directs me to say in reply to your communication of the 2~th ultimo, just received, that for the present only the posts now occupied will be maintained. He directs, however that such arrangements and disposition of your troops be made that the old battalion may be held in readiness to go on an expedition whenever ordered. It is probable that such expedition will be soon ordered in connection with one from the more eastern posts. In regard to the treatment of persons guilt y of disloyal sentiments, he directs that such parties be arrested and held in confinement for trial by military commission. I am, colonel, your very obedient servant, JNO. PRATT, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO, In Field, near Fort Lyon, Cob. Ter., June 11, 1864. Maj. C. S. CHARLOT, Assistant Adjutant-General, Department of Kansas: MAJOR: I have the honor to report that I arrived here this morn- ing after four days hard staging. I find that the troops are well stationed. Besides any reasonable amount of escort duty, they are scouting the country far and near. There are iio Indians at or near the road between here and Lamed. A detachmoiit has been over o Page 319 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC ,lJNION. 319 IDimarron to where the Mexican train was captured, and can find no signs of any one in all that country. Have now sent a large com- mand over on the Red River to look after them. From all I can find out, it was a party who knew all about the specie the man owning the train had, and had followed near it from Chihuahua. General Carleton, commanding Department of New Mexico, has also sent troops from Fort Union after the band. This may have been the advance of a large force from Texas, but I think not. I can soon tell definitely as to the facts in the case. The Kiowas and Cheyennes are determined on war, and will have to be soundly thrashed before they will be quiet. The Comanches and Apaches seem determined to be at peace; still the warlike tribes are pressing them hard to join them in fighting the whites, and it is hard to tell what they will do. They say no fight. As I stated a few days [since] in a dispatch, the waters are and have been so un- precedentedly high that troops will not be here as soon as I reported they would be. Captain Parmetar, at Lamed, got a scare. Ordered [to be] kept all the troops of Lieutenant Eayres command at Lamed, and Major Wynkoop, commanding this post, got a scare on, and kept the two sections of the First Battery just below this post. They will march ~igain to-morrow. I regret this delay in sending balance of battery to Lamed, but knew nothing of it until my arrival here. No troops will hereafter be detained here who are ordered away. I find on my arrivalhere that the detachment that Captain Parnie- tar kept at Lamed that was designed to be returned here have arrived, but he bad kept the howitzers. I consider this leaves us entirely unsafe either against Texans or Indians. The major-gen- eral conimanding told me they would be returned for me to use with my cavalry, and I sijppose it is still his design to have it so. I so stated to the commanding officer at Lamed, but he has acted differ- ently. Hope the major-general will let him know what his wishes are in the matter. If the Indians can be taken care of on the Platte by General Mitchell, I can keep the route between Lamed and Lyon clear of Indians and rebels, and, if you so direct, caii make cam- paign into Texas, or after Indians on Smoky Hill and Republican. Will report twice a week, and oftener if anything important occurs. Will select officer to act on staff as engineer, and will make report on subject of location of posts. The suggestion made some time ago by the major-general that Hickory Rodgers place was best place to operate from was founded, as I took it, from the impression that it was below this post on the Arkansas River. On the contrary, it is 90 miles above this post on this river. Have two companies now 70 miles below this post, and will send more to-morrow or next day. I am, major, with much respect, your obedient servant, J. M. CHIVINGTON, (Jot. First Cavalry of Colorado, Commanding District. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, Denver, Cob. Ter., June 11, 186412 p. m. Col. J. M. CrnvINGToN Commanding District of Colorado Territory: DEAR SIR: I inclose the statement of 2 men who have just arrived froni Coal Creek and Box Elder, in relation to Indian depredations Page 320 320 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIppJ. [CHAP. XLVI. As the camp of Indians is doubtless near, I request that you send a detachment of soldiers after [them] to recover the stock and chas- tise the Indians. As the Indians are probably a war party in con- siderable force, I suggest that the detachment be as strong as you can make it. JUNE 12, 1864. P. S.Since writing tho above there has arrived a messenger from Mr. Van Wormers ranch, 10 miles south of the cut-off road, on Box Elder. He says that yesterday afternoon the Indians drove off his stock, burned Mr. Van W. s house, and murdered a man who was in Mr. Van W.s employ, his wife, and two children, and burned his house also. I hope the troops leaving for Lyon may be allowed to capture this party or kill them, as they are so near, and not be hur- ried away from such an unprotected settlement while it is being murdered and destroyed. I hope a detachment from Camp Sanborn may also be sent in pursuit. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN EVANS. [Inclosure.] His Excellency JOHN EVANS, DENVER, June 11, 186410 p. m. Governor of Colorado Territory: SIR: We have to inform you that a party of Indians ran off our stock this afternoon on Coal Creek, and a short distance beyond, about 10 miles from this place, being 49 head of mules and 1 horse. They were pursued some 10 or 12 miles to a point on Box Elder Creek, nearly east of the first-named point, .by two young men, who, perceiving a large herd of ponies, which they estimated at 150, indicating an Indian camp, they returned for fear of being them- selves captured or killed. We give this information, requesting that our stock may be recovered by a military force, if possible. We are, respectfully, your obedient servants, J. S. BROWN. THOS. J. DARRAH. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO, Denver, Cob. Ter., June 11, 1864. Capt. JOSEPH C. DAVIDSON, First Cavalry of Colorado: CAPTAIN: Information has been received at these headquarters that Indians have commenced depredations on Coal Creek at about 5 p. m. this day, by running off 49 head of mules belonging to Brown and Darrah, and others. It has not been definitely ascertained what tribe the Indians belonged to. They were followed some 15 miles in a southeasterly direction, toward the Republican, to their camp, and on the route they shot 1 pony. Their numbers are estimated to be about 50. The parties say they saw 100 ponies. You will immediately send out a detachment of 50 men, under charge of a commissioned officer, to pursue and punish these thieves, and instruct the offiGer in command not to encumber himself with any prisoners (Indians). The bearer of this, Mr. Darrah, will guid Page 321 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, 11G.UNION. 321 the detachment to their encampment. You will also instruct the officer in command of the detachment to rejoin your command at some point beyond the head of Cherry Creek that you shall designate within forty-eight hours from the time of leaving. See that the detachment are well armed. As rapid marching is absolutely nec- essary the detachment will only take the essential parts of their rations. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. S. MAYNARD, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, No.14. Milwaukee, June 11, 1864. Lient. Col. G. W. Stipp, medical inspector, U. S. Army, having reported at these headquarters in compliance with Special Orders, iNo. 163, War Department, is announced as medical inspector for this Department, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By command of Major-General Pope: J. F. MELINE, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 154. New Orleans, June 12, 1864. 1. Brig. Gen. II. W. Birge, U. S. Volunteers, will without delay report to Brig. Gen. Richard Arnold, chief of cavalry, for assignment to duty in the Cavalry Division. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Banks: GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. 19TH ARMY CORPS AND U. S. FORCES, ]Jlorgauza, La., June 12, 1864. Maj. GEORGE B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant- General, Dept. of the Gulf: MAJOR: Two memi, one a mulatto, captured on board the Emma, have just escaped from the rebel lines on the other side of the Atch- afalaya. They state that General Major left the Atchafalaya on Thursday with a small party of three regimemits, who crossed the Red River to see if they could find a place north of that where he could come in on the river amid interrupt navigation. The rest of the enemys forces they report very much the same as heretofore reported by me. W. H. EMORY, Brigadier- General, Commandtug. 21 R RvOL XXXIv, PT i Page 322 322 LOUISIANA AND TH1~ TRANS-MISSISSiPPI. [CHAP XLVI. NEW ORLEANS, June 12, 1864. Capt. DE WITT CLINTON, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., West Jliliississippi Division: SIR: In compliance with the verbal request of the commandiiig general, I herewith furnish a list of batteries Comprising the artil- lery force of the Nineteenth Army Corps: Name. 1st Delaware Battery 24 Massachusetts Battery 1st Vermont Battery 21st New York Battery 7th Massachusetts Battery 26th New York Battery 4th Massachusetts Battery 15th Massachusetts Battery 17th Ohio Battery 24 Connecticut Battery.. One battery, 1st Indiana Heavy Artillery . Total 18 8 30 4 I am, sir, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, RICHARD ARNOLD, Brigadier-General and Chief of Artillery, Dept. of the Gulf. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, June 12, 1864. ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, Department of the Gulf: SIR: In the organization of the artillery of the Nineteenth Army Corps, I have to request that the Fourth Massachusetts Battery, now equipped as infantry, be disarmed and ordered to report to me for duty in the field. I am, sir, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, RICHARD ARNOLD, Brigadier- General and Chief of Artillery, Dept. of the Gulf. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. 19TH A. C. AND U. S. FORCES, No. 137. ~ .Miorganza, La., June 12, 1864. * * * * * * * 5. Brigadier-General Lawler, commanding detachment Thir- teenth Army Corps, will immediately commence the shipment of the troops under his command to New Orleans. The wagons will pre- cede each division. General Lawler will retain his division until the last. The quartermasters department will furnish transporta- tion. By commaiid of Brigadier-General Emory: FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant-General. n 8. ~ 4 2 0 4 2 2 4... 4 2 4.... 4 2 4... 6.... 6 Page 323 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 328 HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., June 12, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Third U. S. Cavalry: COMMANDING OFFICER, Fourth Arkansas Gavairy Volunteers: The commanding officers of the detachments ordered for a scout to Saline, Montgomery, and other counties, will report to Major Harker, Merrills Horse, immediately, for further instructions~ By order of Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr: C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant- General. PINE BLUFF, June 12, 1864. Capt. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General: CAPTAIN: A scout came in to-day who reported that General Pagan is at Monticello, and that Marmaduke is on the Mississippi, with about 2,000 men, near Gaines Landing. - No departures or arri- vals of troops to-day. POWELL CLAYTON, Colonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EASTERN ARKANSAS, Helena, Ark., June 12, 1864. Maj. Gen. C. C. WASHBURN, Commanding District of West Tennessee: DEAR SIR: I send my assistant adjutant-general, Capt. T. C. Meat- yard, to you. I have complied with your request in returning to Memphis the detachnient of 200 men of the Sixth Tennessee Cav- alry, dismounted. By General Steeles order I am this day sending him one company, recruited and mounted at this post, of the Fourth Arkansas Cavalry and two of my best colored companies. A short time ago, by his orders, I sent him two companies of the Ninth Wisconsin. I feel certain that he would not have ordered my force to be thus reduced did he not think I had received other troops from above. I have official papers here which induced me to think the Sixth Minnesota and the Fourth Iowa were to be here. I have not enough troops for the daily duties of the post and its defense. Of white troops I have only 238 infantry and 287 cavalry. Inclosed I send you General Canbys order, No. 6,* to hold reserves to act in the case of the river being blockaded below. I send Captain Meatyard to you to request that you give me some good troops. Could you not send me the Twelfth Iowa Veterans? I have 50 men of that regi- ment at the mouth of White River. There may be a necessity of my sending a force to the relief of that place at any moment. I commend Captain Meatyard to your kind consideration as an officer of merit. I have the honor to be, your obedient servant, N. B. BUFORD, Brigadier- General, Commanding. *~ee p. 60 Page 324 324 LOUiSIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. LITTLE ROCK, June 12, 1864. Brig. Gen. J. M. THAYER, - Commanding, Fort Smith: A scouting party of about 300 Cavalry will leave Little Rock in a day or two for Polk County, in this State. As soon as possible after the receipt of this order you will send a co-operating force of as many cavalry as you can spare, or such force as you deem necessary, to form a junction with the command from Little Rock. The object of the expedition is to ascertain what the intentions of the enemy are in that part of the country and to bring away the suffering Union refugees now in that section of country. As far as possible they will be sent to Little Rock, but if necessary some will be sent to Fort Smith. By order of Maj. Gen. F. Steele: W. D. GREEN, Lieutenant-Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General. HUNTSVILLE, RANDOLPH COUNTY, June 12, 1864. General ROSECRANS: SIR: A number of men, between 30 and 40, under an officer whose name is said to be Truman, have been in the county adjoining this (Chariton) about a week. During that time they have killed a num- ber of citizens, certainly as many as 5, and reported to be as many as 12; they have collected quite a number of negroes and a large number of the best horses of the county, some of them valuable stallions. They claim, and exercise, the authority of putting meii to death and taking property at their discretion. This state of things, with all the exaggerations growing out of it, has excited a reign of terror thrdughout that county and is extend- ing to the adjoining counties. Men are leaving their homes; some flying from the county, some secreting themselves. II fear much that men driven to desperation will join the bushwhackers in self- defense. This was the consequence of a similar state of things in Jackson County. No one seems to know where these men are from or who they are. They claim to be soldiers acting under authority. My suspicions have been excited that they may be what are called Red Legs, from Kansas, an extensive robber band. All the evils inflicted upon Chariton County during this war by rebels has not been as great as these men have done in one week. I would most earnestly ask your prompt interposition in this mat- ter. If in any way I could be invested with the authority, and the soldiers could be removed, ill as it will suit me, I would be willing to pledge myself by the voluntary aid of citizens to put down bush- whacking in this and Howard and Chariton Counties more effect- ually than it has been done heretofore. I have written this, prompted not only by my own feelings, but at the earnest solicitation of citizens of Chariton and this county. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. A. HALL Page 325 CRAP. XLVI.) 325 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. [Indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, June 14, 1864. General Fisk will promptly investigate and take such action in this case as will secure a decent respect for common honesty and property. By order of Major-General Rosecrans: 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General. SEDALIA, Mo., June 12, 1864. ALL OFFICERS: This line is now connected direct from Saint Louis to Fort Leaven- worth, via Allen, Glasgow, and Boonville, and will be kept so con- nected expressly for military business. Commercial business may be transmitted or repeated over this line when it is not required for military business, but the line or any part of it must not be switched on the commercial line Without the consent of the superintendent. Complaints of delays by the commanding generals make it neces- sary that the utmost attention should be given to Government busi- ness, and no commercial or outside business allowed to interfere. GEO. H. SMITH, Superintendent U. S. ]Iiliilitary Telegraph. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Springfield, 31o., June 12, 1864. Brig. Gen. THOMAS EWING, Saint Louts, Jib.: Berryville is occupied by troops of my command. JOHN B. SANBOIRN, Brigadier- General, Gommandiug. CAPE GIRARDEAU, June 12, 1864. General EWING Commanding: I have just received the following: Colonel ROGERS: Forty guerrillas crossed to this side of the swamp from Mississippi County and killed Mr. Hazel, a discharged soldier of our regiment, about noon yesterday, and then started south. Lieutenants Byrne and Toney are in below them with 50 men, and I have started a messenger to notify them of the guerrillas, and sent Captain Shibley with 50 men to try and fall on the rear of the infernal scoundrels. HILLER. These are the men who have been cutting the telegraph line, and are driven out of the swamp by our men. I hope there will be murder done. J. B. ROGERS, Colonel Page 326 326 LOUISIANA AND THE ~TRANS-M1SSIsSIp14. tOHAP. XLVI. Col. J. B. ROGERS, BLOOMFIELD, June 12, 1864. Gape Girardeau: Captain Shibley and Lieutenants Byrne and Toney have returned, without meeting with the guerrillas who killed Hazel. As the guer- rillas did not come out west of the- swamp, judge they must have recrossed Little River toward New Madrid. A few guerrillas tried to bushwhack Byrnes forces yesterday, and he killed 2 of them. Last night the guerrillas killed Dr. Sutton, at Clarkston, mistak- iug him for one of our men. H. M. HuLLER, Lieutenant- Colonel. SEDALIA, Mo., June 12, 1864. (Received 3 p. in.) Brig. Gen. E. B. BROWN, Warrensburg, Mo.: Your complaint of delays in telegraph business sent to Major- General Rosecrans has been referred to me. I was absent at the time, but have taken the first train for this place to put the line between your headquarters and Saint Louis in such working condi- tion that you will suffer no more from the causes you mention. GEORGE H. SMITH, 6fapt. and Assi. Quartermaster, Supt. Military Telegraph. JUNE 12, 1864. Colonel FORD, Kansas City: Company M, First Missouri State Militia, had a fight this morning near Holden and had 12 men killed. Particulars not known. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-General, Commanding. KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 12, 1864. General BROWN, (Received 7.45 ~. m) Warrensburg, Mo.: Lieutenant Wise with 40 men sent to co-operate with Major Neill. I start for Pleasant Hill this evening at 9 oclock. J. H. FORD Colonel, ~Jomman~ling. INDEPENDENCE, Mo., June 12, 1864. Col. JAMES H. FORD, C~omdg. Fourth Sub-District, Central Missouri: Stage from Warreusburg is just in (9p. in.). The mail was all taken 10 miles east of Pleasant Hill, with horses, and Miller, tie con- tractor, robbed of $200 or $300. Driver says he counted 36 bush Page 327 Cit& p. XLVII 327 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.LJNION. whackers. I think they are the same that cut the wire this side of Pleasant Hill yesterday. The death of Brig. Gen. E. B. Brown was read in the Catholic church to-day. The driver said he only came from Holden and did not hear of it, and no passengers from Warrensburg to this place. I remain, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, B. F. ALLEN. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 12, 18643.30 p. m. Captain ROUELL, Pleasant Hill, Mo.: Troops near Holden had a fight this morning and had 12 men killed. Particulars not known. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-General of Volunteers. WARRENSBIJRG, Mo., June 12, 186410 a. m. COMMANDING OFFICER, Pleasant Hill, Mo.: Send a force to co-operate with Major Neill, who will move north of the Black Water in the direction of Basin Knob. If you have a scout, move in that direction; it will be sufficient. Direct them te co-operate. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: A. R. CONKLIN, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. SPRINGFIELD, Mo., June 12, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General: Major Pickler, with 400 men (Confederates), was in Pineville, Mc- Donald County, last Thursday night. He moved from Kings River, in Arkansas, to Pineville between Thursday morning and Thursday evening. He seems to be moving north. The troops from Cass- yule and Neosho may intercept him. The force moving into this district from the Central District would move through Clintonville and in the direction of Lamar. It would be likely to meet him. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadiei~- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Springfield, Mo., June 12, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel CAMERON, Commanding at Cassville, Mo.: Communicate the information in regard to Major Picklers com- mand to the commanding officer at Noesho and Newtonia without de1ax~. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier-General, Commanding Page 328 328 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS, Fort Leavenworth, Kans., June 12, 1864. General FISK: Much excitement about bushwhacking near Weston. Major Price informs me that a gang of 50 were within a few miles of that place night before last. S. R. CURTIS, Major- General. BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 12, 1864. General FISK: I have 40 head of contraband horses. Shall I fetch them up? H. T[RUMAN]. BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 112, 1864. General FISK: I have killed 8 bushwhackers. I have 40 horses and 75 negroes to turn over to you. Please let me know what to do with them. I do not want to turn [them] over to Hudson. I have [gotten] you the finest horse that you ever saw. H. T[RUMAN], Gaptain. General FIsK- BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 12, 1864. I have broken up two camps. I was re-enforced by Lieutenant Patterson with 40 men. At the time I wanted him he ran with his men. He is a coward. H. T[RUMAN], Captain. BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 12, 1864. General FinK: I shall have to move my command to Brookfield; there is no for- age at Bucklin for me. H. T[RUMAN]. BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 12, 1864. General FISK: H. T. says he will deliver those horses here and will take my re- ceipt for them. Shall I receive and use them until further orders? E. J. C[RANDALL], Captain. BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 12, 1864. General FISK: If he has so many horses, I can use them to mount my men until other disposition is made of them. E. J. C[RANDALL], Captain Page 329 CHAP. XLVI.~ CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 329 HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT 01? NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 12, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel DRAPER, Macon, Mo.: H. T. and party are at Bucklin, with a large number of negroes and horses. I have ordered H. T. to come here by rail without de- lay and directed Sergeant Westly to move to Macon immediately with the entire party and plunder. I want both orders obeyed. You will go, or send a good officer with 25 men to Bucklin, forthwith, with instructions to see that the caravan goes to Macon without any delay and that H. T. comes this way. Get a full report of the campaign from Sergeant Westly and telegraph me the same with as little delay as possible. Avoid friction with H. T. if possible, but close the expedition anyhow. CLINTON B. FISK, Briqadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 12, 1864. Major CLARK, Platte City, Mo., Major-General CURTIS, Fort Leavenworth, Kans.: I learn of a bushwhacking light at Ridgeley yesterday morning, - and have sent a small force in that direction. I also hear of bnsh- whackers near Weston. Let your troops be vigilant and active, and drive out and kill the villains. Fifty or even 100 bushwhackers ought not to be permitted to live so near troops. Concentrate your force and pursue the devils with determination and extermination. Telegraph me the condition of affairs in Platte County. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 12, 1864. Major-General CURTIS, Fort Leavenworth, Kans.: I sent a force to Ridgeley this morning immediately upon learn- ing of the fight. Weston citizens arrived this morning report no bushwhackers near there. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO, Denver, Cob. Ter., June 12, 1864. Governor JOHN EVANS, Territory of Colorado: GOVERNOR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication dated 11th instant, referring to Indian depredations, & c., and am pleased to be able to reply that prompt measures have been taken, with such means as are at present available, to protect the people and to pursue and punish the Indians. But as you will perceive by the letter of the colonel commanding to yonrself, dated June 3, 1864, the services of the military are imperatively require Page 330 3~O LO1JI~IANA AND TIlE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. ECHAP. XLVI. at another part of the Territory and district, and the aid which the district commander is most anxious to afford by the presence of his troops upon this scene of trouble must necessarily be temporary, as the orders of the department commander, of which you have received notice, render no other alternative possible. In view of this state of affairs, it is most respectfully suggested that the militia of this Territory might be of considerable service in this emergency by garrisoning certain points that are likely to be threatened, thus relieving from such duty what mounted troops there are now on the Platte, who could be used in the pursuit and punishment of the Indians, and to perform suchpatrol duty as may be deemed necessary. In the temporary absence of the district commander, I have taken the liberty to make this suggestion, be- lieving that by such measures promptly taken our out-settlements may be protected and the Indians pursued and brought to punish- ment. I am, Governor, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. S. MAYNARD, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO, Denver, Cob. Ter., June 12, 1864. Capt. J. C. DAVIDSON, First Gavairy of Colorado: CAPTAIN: I have this day received a letter from His Excellency Governor John Evans in relation to the Indian depredations which were commenced yesterday, and which, after mentioning the facts contained in inclosed letters of J. S. Brown, contains following post- script: Since writing the above there has arrived a messenger from Mr. Van Wormers ranch, 10 miles south of the cut-off road, on Box Elder. He says that yesterday afternoon the Indians drove off his stock, burned Mr. Van Wormers house, ana murdered a man who was in Mr. Van Wormers employ, bis wife, and two children, and burned his house also. You will take from the command still remaining to you as strong a detachment as can be spared and leave your camp secure, and pro- ceed out after these Indians. Lieuteuant Dunns command has been seen at about 8 this a. m. near Box Elder, and about 8 miles from the Indian camp, and headed directly for it. From the information received it is presumed that the Indians are in force, and it will be as well to proceed so as to be in supporting distance of Lieutenant Dunn. In this matter you will use your own discretion, as, being upon the ground, your sources of information will be much better. Be not misled by the flying rumors, and do not keep your command out longer than there is prospect of success nor encumber your com- mand with prisoner Indians. J. M. CHIVINGTON. CAMP DUNN, CoLo. TER., Jane 12, 1864. Lieut. J,. S. MAYNARD Acting Assistant Adjutant-General: SIR: Pursuant to instructions received from district headquarters last night, I have sent Lieutenant Dunn with 50 men of company C, but as your order is for the detachment to join the command withi Page 331 CHAP. XLVII COI~SPONDENCE, 1~TC .UNION. forty-eight hours, they cannot follow the Indians with any hope of overtaking them. I wish you would order me to pursue them until I do overtake them or something definite. Yours, in haste, JOE C. DAVIDSON, Gap fain, Commanding ~Jamp Dunn. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO, Denver, Cob. Tsr., June 12, 1864. Capt. J. C. DAVIDSON, First Cavalry of Colorado: Yours of this date received. When that order was written it was thought the Indians were encamped within a few miles of your com- mand, and that forty-eight hours would be sufficient to overtake, kill, and return. Use your own discretion in regard to following the Indians, but do not delay a moment longer than there appears to be a prospect of success. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. S. MAYNARD, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. FORT RANDALL, June 12, 186411 p. m. (Via Council Bluffs, 8.10 p. in.) General POPE: Thirty Uncpapa Sioux to-day at noon came within half a mile of this fort; drove off 40 cavalry horses. Troops sent in pursuit. In- dians escaped without the horses. Will write by mail. SULLY, General. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 13, 18648 p. m. (Received New Orleans, 24th.) Major-General CANBY, Viclcsburg, Miss.: With regard to subject of your telegram of the 4th instant to General Meigs, the supply of stock and materials for the repair of the railroad from Vicksburg to Monroe, I am directed by the Sec- retary of War to say that the expediency of the expense is so much doubted as that it has beeu referred to Lient. Gen. U. S. Grant. JAS. A. HARDIE, Colonel and Inspector-General - QUARTERMASTERS DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF CHIEF OF WESTERN RIVER TRANSPORTATION, Saint Louis, Mo., June 13, 1864. Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANnY, Vicksburg, Miss.: GENERAL: I am in receipt of the following dispatch from General Allen this day: LOUISVILLE, June 12, 1864. General Canby has made a requisition for four gmall propeller tug-boats, to be used for dispatch-boats. Says they are indispensably necessary. R. ALLEN Page 332 332 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. In accordance therewith I have ordered one tug to leave here to- morrow evening to report to you. I have also ordered Captain Fort to send the tug Little Giant from Memphis to report to you at once, if in suitable repair, and, if not, to put her in repair as soon as possible and send her to you. Captain Rusch has a very fine tug, the Rumsey, at Vicksburg, which I have instructed should also be transferred for the service you require, as her place can be easily filled by some other boat, if necessary. The fourth I hope to be able to send from here within one or two days. Should either of these at Memphis or Vicksburg fail, which I think can hardly be the case, I will supply another as soon as advised thereof. In the interim, if necessary, any small boat might be taken in place of it. Very respectfully, LEWIS B. PARSONS, Colonel and Chief Q. ilL Western River Transportation. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ WAR DEPT., ADJT. GEN.S OFFICE, No. 206. ~ Washington, June 13, 1864. * * * * * * * 29. Brig. Gen. George H. Gordon, U. S. Volunteers, will report in person, without delay, to Major-General Canby, U. S. Volunteers, commanding Military Division of West Mississippi, for assignment to duty. * * By order of the Secretary of War E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIL. DIV. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, No. 37. * f New Orleans, La., June 13, 1864. * * * * * 3. The detachment of the Third Iowa Cavalry now serving in the Department of Arkansas will proceed, as soon as transportation can be procured, to Memphis, Tenn., and report to Maj. Gen. C. C. Washburn, commanding that district. The quartermasters department will furnish transportation. * * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby: DE WJTT CLINTON, Capt. and A. D. C., Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 71. New Orleans, June 13, 1864. Maj. George B. Drake, assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Volun- teers, having reported for duty at these headquarters, in obedience to paragraph 17, Special Orders, No. 544, of 1863, from the War De- partment, is announce(l as a member of the department staff, to date from January 15, 1864, the date of his entering upon duty as such. By command of Major-General Banks: WILLIAM DWIGHT, Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff Page 333 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-U~IO~. 333 MORGANZA, June 13, 186410 a. m. Major-General CANBY: I have just received an order, dated June 6, from Department of the Gulf, to resume the movement to New Orleans of the Thirteenth Corps. Your verbal instructions to me were to suspend the move- inent until you were heard from. As you are in New Orleans, and I p resumed the order to be issued with the full understanding of your verbal order to me, I shall proceed at once to execute the order and commence the movement by starting the wagons and McGinnis command. W. H. EMORY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE WEST MississiPPI, New Orleans, La., June 13, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. H. EMORY, Commanding Nineteenth Army Corps, Miorganza, La.: GENERAL: The Nineteuth Army Corps will be re-enforced by a di- vision from the Thirteenth Army Corps. The regiments that are to remain will be designated to-day; the others will be sent down. The four regular batteries will be relieved and sent north. Captain Closson will be retained for the l)resent. The artillery with the corps will be two six-gun batteries with each division, one four-gun battery with the Cavalry Division. All these batteries will be selected and completely equipped. ED. R. ~. CANBY, Major- General, Commanding. HDQRS. NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS AND U. S. FORCES, ]Vliorganza, La., June 13, 1864. Major-General CANBY, New Orleans, La.. I cannot make out two six-gun batteries for each of the divisions to be left here without drawing largely on the batteries of the Nine- teenth Corps in and about New Orleans. I have a report on the subject from Chief of Artillery Closson. Shall I send it to you in New Orleans or hold it until you come up here? Two of the batteries of Lawlers (livisioll I do not consider fit for the field, aiid they are in such conditioii that they cannot be arranged here to be made fit. W. H. EMORY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, June 13, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. H. EMORY, Commanding Nineteenth Army Corps, Morganza: GENERAL: You will keep the First Division, Thirteenth Army Corps, as reported this morning, with you until further orders. By command of Major-General Banks: J. SCHUYLER CROSBY, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General Page 334 334 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. HDQRS. NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS AND U. S. FORCES, ilforganza, La., June 13, 1864. Maj. GEORGE B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant- General, Department of the Gulf: MAJOR: The following is the ~tate of the First Division, Thirteenth Army Corps. No other part of that corps remains here: First Brigade: 23d Iowa 473 42d Ohio 460 7th Kentucky . 461 37th Illinois 336 Total 1,730 Second Brigade: 49th Indiana 415 69th Indiana 437 22d Kentucky 361 16th Ohio 482 114th Ohio 334 120th Ohio 192 Total 2,221 Aggregate 3,951 1st Wisconsin Battery, 174 men, 6 guns. 2d Ohio Battery, 76 men, 4 guns. W. H. EMORY, Brigadier-General, Commanding. U. S. STEAMER AVENGER, General1 EMORY, Off Bayou Sara, La., June 13, 1864. Commanding U. S. Forces, Morgauza, La.: GENERAL: From a reliable source I learn that Colonel Scott, com- manding rebel forces near here, was in Bayon Sara last night; also the officer recently ordered to command the rebel army in Mississippi. They left this morning with a force for Tunica. I could not learn how great the force was. There is a move of some kind determined upon, for no one has been permitted to visit the place for the past four days. Should I learn anything more definite, will inform you. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, CHARLES A. WRIGHT, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, June 13, 1864. Brigadier-General ULLMANN, Commanding, Port Hudson: SIR: By direction of the niajor-general commanding you will re- port immediately to these headquarters whether the brigade ordered from Port Hudson to relieve Colonel Dickeys brigade, at Morgauza, has beeii sent, when it started, whether Colonel Dickeys brigade has arrived at Port Hudson, and, if not, whether it has started from Morganza. 0. MATTHEWS, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 335 CHAP. XLVII 335 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. NEW ORLEANS, LA., June 13, 1864. General ROBERTS, Gommanding: The major-general Commanding directs that the Sixtieth Indiana and Eighth Indiana Volnnteers go to District of La Fourche, as ordered, without any delay whatever, and will hold the regimental commanders responsible for any loss of tune. JOHN LEVERING, Major and Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., June 13, 1864. Colonel GEIGER, Commanding, .Ashleys Station: COLONEL: The brigadier-general commanding directs that you send a battalion of the Ninth Iowa Cavalry, provided with ten days rations, to relieve the one now on scout to Little Red River; the bat- talion now out to return to camp as soon as relieved. Very respectfully, yonr obedient servant, C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. THIRD BRIG., SECOND DIV., 7TH ARMY CORPS, Bayou Two Prairies, June 13, 1864. Capt. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General: Major Ensign, with battalion of Ninth Iowa Cavalry, has jnst re- tnrned from Searcy. He reports Shelby as being at Angnsta; that a detachment of his command is at Grand Glaize. He brings no news of importance. Respectfully, & c., ~. F. GEIGER, Colonel, Commanding Brigade. DEVALLS BLUFF, June 13, 1864. General CARR: Steam-boat Maid and Gnn-boat 15 arrived this morning. Report that two transports going down White River were fired into yester- day by about 50 men at Clarendon. The boats coming up were not disturbed. A gnu-boat will patrol to Clarendon to-day. Have sent scout toward Des Arc and a party to explore the country opposite here. J. K. MIZNER, Colonel Third Michigan Cavalry. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., June 13, 1864. Col. J. K. MIZNER, Devalls Bluff: Shelby is reported at Augusta, with detachment at Grand Glaize. Send party of 150 or 200 C~v4~h~y up on this side of river to gain in Page 336 336 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. formation and cut off his scouts. Battalion of Ninth Towa going toward Searcy to-morrow. Push your defenses, particularly the fell- ing of trees. E. A. CARR, Brigadier-General, Commanding. DEVALLS BLUFF, June 13, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. A. CARR: Mr. Wild and other citizens report a party of guerrillas, about 200, 15 miles northeast of here. Twenty-five came within 5 miles of the river to-day. Shelby is said to have been at Cotton Plant on Thurs- day, and from what I can learn I think he is going, or has gone, to Clarendon. J. K. MJZNER, C~olonel Third Michigan Cavalry~ Capt. C. H. DYER, BROWNSVILLE, June 13, 1864. Assistant Adjutant-General: I have just returned from my scout. Have found plenty of guer- rillas, but not in urnch force at any one place. Should have remained out two or three days longer if I could have moved into the country east of Plum Bayou. The streams are so high that it is impossible to march east of that place. Have captured some horses and guns; no prisoners were brought in. I was obliged to come back by way of Ashleys Mills. The bayous are so high that they cannot be forded. 0. WOOD, Colonel, Commanding. Capt. C. H. DYER, LEWISBURG, June 13, 1864. Assistant Adjutant-General: Arrived at this post. Will start to Little Rock to-morrow. There is none of Shelbys command south of White River or at Batesville. My scouts had several people direct from Batesville on 11th instant; all state that he has moved down north side White River. JAS. STUART, Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Scout. LEWISBURG, June 13, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. A. CARR: GENERAL: Lieutenant-Colonel Fuller returned this evening from scout through Perry and Yell Counties. Did not effect much on account of the enemy scattering in all directions. Had 1 man mor- tally wounded. Captured 2 of the rebels; brought in 28 nien of the regiment who have been lying out since the fall of Dardanelle. Re- ceived order this evening to appear with Lieutenant-Colonel Fu Page 337 CHAP. XLVI.] 337 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNLON. ler, Major Van Houten, Captains Hennig and Dunscomb, before a hoard of officers at Little Rock. Unless otherwise ordered, will leave here to-morrow morning at 10 oclock. One hundred Texans are reported holding post at Mount Ida. Respectfully, A. H. RYAN, Colonel, Commanding. [Indorsement.] Colonel Ryan must either stay himself or leave Lieutenant-Colonel Fuller till he returns. Both must not be absent at the same time. E. A. CIARR], Brigadter- General. BROWNSVILLE, June 13, 1864. Capt. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General: I move from this station at 8 p. m. Broke down ten wagons get- ting through a swamp. Have repaired enough to move again. Will encamp to-night 13 miles from here on direct road to Pine Bluff. A. ERSKINE, Colonel, Commanding Thirteenth illinois Cavalry. CAMP TEN MILES FROM BROWNSVILLE, June 13, 18645 p. m. Capt. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General: I was only able to accomplish 10 miles. The roads are very bad, mules unmanageable, and wagons breaking down almost every mile. Shall march to-morrow morning at 6 oclock and go forward as rap- idly as possible. The country is completely overflowed. A. ERSKINE Colonel, Commanding Thirteenth illinois Cavjijlry. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 13, 18643 p. m. Major-General ROSECRANS, Saint Louis, Mo.: The President directs that the archives and papers of the Belgian consulate alleged to have been taken from the possession of Mr. Hunt, late Belgian consul, by your provost-marshal, be returned to him, and that no proceedings be had against him without orders from this Department; that you release him if he be imprisoned, and that you report by telegraph what proceedings, if any, have been had by your provost-marshal, or any other officer under your conimand, in reference to Mr. Hunt or the papers and archives of his consulate, and the grounds or causes of such proceedings. EDWIN M. STANTON. 2~ R 8VOL XXXIV, PT I Page 338 338 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. ~CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., June 13, 1864. (Received 7.10 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Washington, D. U.: It is impossible that the President can be advised in the case of Hunt, or he would never have given such an order. Please say to him that the ends of jnstice and the public interests would be gravely periled by its execution. I therefore request that it be sus- pended until he hears a report on the subject from his private secre- tary, who is now here. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., June 13, 1864. (Received 7 p. in.) The PRESIDENT, Washington, D. U.: Charles L. Hunt was arrested for treasonable practices, one of the cases referred to in my late dispatches. They do not, in my judg- ment, admit of bail or enlargement. When you are beset for action in such cases, your department commander ought to be heard before an order can justly be given in the premises. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. FORT LEAVENWORTH, June 13, 1864. Major-General RosECRANs, Saint Louis, Mo.: This morning bushwhackers or vagabonds, about 20 in number, attacked and took three wood teams 3 miles east of Leavenworth. I have directed General Davies to send over a small force under Major Hunt, a judicious officer, to try to recover the property and take the villains, who were in their shirt sleeves and citizen clothes, armed with revolvers. Hope I dont intrude. S. R. CURTIS, Major- General. SAINT LoUIS, June 13, 1864. Col. J. P. SANDERSON, Prov. Mar. Gen., Dept. of the Missouri, Saint Louis, Mo.: COLONEL: I have the honor to report that, in obedience to your instructions, I started from this city on a tour through the counties of Audrain, Boone, and Howard, on the 22d of May. I went from here by the North Missouri Railroad to Sturgeon, and from Stur- geon over to Rocheport, Boone County. From there I went to Ful- ton, Callaway County, and remained there several days. I then went to Fayette, Howard County; from there back to Rocheport, and returned to Saint Louis by boat. On last Thursday night I met with a portion of Perkins company, who were just in from Prices al-my. There were 6~5 in all, but I met with only 4, a portion of them; they were in Howard County after horses. Perkins and the balance of them, 61, were in the Perche Hills, Boone County. They crossed the Missouri River last Tuesday night, just below Glasgow. One of them crossed at the ferry at Glasgo Page 339 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.--UNION. 339 and came on to Fayette, where he was arrested, but succeeded in getting released, being supposed to be a citizen of La Fayette County. They report that Jackman is in Southwest Missouri with 1,000 men; that Shelby is also in the State, near the head of White River, with 3,500 men; that they are sent forward by those commanders for the purpose of destroying the railroads on the south side of the Missouri, which is the North Missouri and Hannibal and Sain{ Joseph, to prevent a concentration of troops when they get in. They also report that Price was closing up his lines, investing Steele, and that, so soon as the issue was closed there, Price was going to move on Missouri himself with his army. * * * * * * * WILLIAM JONES. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, ]lilio., June 13, 1864. General E. B. BROWN, Warrensburg, Mo.: A regiment Illinois infantry was sent you. Post them so as to guard your depots, and have your cavalry foot loose. Direct the colonel to institute an immediate course of instruction in firing, and provide ammunition. W. ~. ROSECRANS, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., June 13, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. B. BROWN, TVarrensburg, Mo.: The general commanding wishes to know if the scout of 14 men ambushed near Kingsville had advance guard and flankers out. If not, strict orders should be given on this subject. JOHN V. DU BOIS, Golonel, Chief of Cavalry. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 13, 1864. Col. JOHN V. DU Bois Chief of Cavalry: The party had no flankers out. I have had the officer placed in arrest and ordered him to be tried for neglect of duty. E. B. BROWN, - Brigadier- General of Volunteers. WARRENSBURG, June 13, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General: Colonel Ford telegraphs me from Pleasant Hill that the enemy have concentrated a force of 500 on the line of Jackson and La Fay- ette Counties. He says that the information is reliable, but I doubt it, though it is possible. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers Page 340 340 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. PLEASANT HILL, Mo., June 13, 1864. General E. B. BROWN, (Received 5.45 p. in.) Warrensburg, Mo.: Lieutenant. Wise has returned. I have two small scoutin.g par- ties in the Snibar Hills. Had I not better send one full company out this evening north and east from Lone Jack? J. H. FORD Colonel, Commanding. PLEASANT HILL, June 13, 1864. Capt. JAMES H. STEGER, Warrensburg: I have reliable information that the enemy are full 500 strong. I now need 520 horses to mount my command. Horses are becoming unserviceable every day from overwork. I think a large portion of the enemy are now camped in Greenton Valley and Sni Hills. Shall I move after them or wait until they strike for some place? J. H. FORD, Colonel, Commanding. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 13, 18649 p. in. Col. JAMES H. FORD, Pleasant Hill, Mo.: You will find Major Neill, Captain Burns, and Ca tam Wyckoff north of the Black Water, in the vicinity of Basin no ove so as to co-operate with them, and unite your forces if you find the enemy too strong. Take horses from the people and mount your men, giving receipts for them. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. Col. J. H. FORD, WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 13, 186411 p. m. Pleasant Hill, Mo.: There are three scouts, one from Holden and two from La Fay- ette County, moving east and northeast of Lone Jack. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. PLEASANT HILL, Mo., June 13, 1864. General E. B. BROWN, (Received 11 p. in.) Warrensburg, Mo.. Rockets going up in all directions. Shall I move my troops to- ward Westport and Independence to-night, or wait until morning? J. H. FORD, Colonel, Commanding Page 341 C~p. XLVII CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNI0N. 341 WARRENSBURG, Jane 13, 1864. Coi. J. H. FORD, Pleasant Hik. Concentrate your force in front of Independence and Westport so as to meet any raid upon Kansas. Do not move so far east that you cannot meet such a move of the enemy. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. PLEASANT HILL, June 13, 1864. (Received 12.30 a. in., 14th.) General E. B. BROWN, Warren.sburg: I have ordered all troops from Kansas City, Independence, and Westport to concentrate at Hickman Mills. My troops are in the saddle and ready to move. Shall I move up there? Shall I order two companies from Harrisonville to come up? It is south of Inde- pendence, and, I think, one of the best places. Have I done right? J. H. FORD, Golonel, Gommanding. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 13, 1864. Col. JAMES MCFERRAN, C~omdg. Third Sub-District, Warrensburg: COLONEL: Colonel Ford telegraphed me from Pleasant Hill that the enemy, 500 strong, have concentrated near the Sni Hills. 1 have advised him of the position of Neill. Wyckoff, and Bnrris, and directed him to co-operate and, if necessary, unite with them. I have also directed messengers to be sent to Captain Wyckoff with the same information and instructions. You will please order 100 good men to move to Holden to-night, but not to go further unless it is found necessary to support Wyckoff. I am, truly, your most obedient servant, E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Camp near Warrensburg, June 13, 1864. [General E. B. BRowN:] GENERAL: I am called on for 100 men to go to Holden to-night. I desire to inform you of the condition of my command. I have about 400 men available, and these are the companies, in the main, just in from the southwest march. The sending of 100 men out to- night would greatly deplete the available force in camp, and in the event of an emergency to-morrow, you would be greatly put t~ ex- tremity to muster a force. It is 20 miles to Holden, and would occupy the night in getting there. If, however, you say they must go, I will send them. JNO. F. PHILIPS, Colonel, & c. P. S.The details yesterday and to-day are heavy, and thicken. Thirty men are called for by Captain Little as an escort in the morn- ing. Hadnt he better inspect the district after, we fight the rebels? J.F.P., Colonel, & e Page 342 84~ LOUISIANA AND THE T1tAN~-MIs~ISSIpPI. [CHAP. XLVI. OSCEOLA, Mo., June 13, 1864. BrigadierGeneral VAUGHAN, Commanding Ninth Enrolled Missouri Militia: DEAR SIR: In accordance with your request for information in regard to the situation of this county, I have the honor to submit the following: Lock River lies west of this place; the nearest cross- ing 15 6 miles from here west of it; is very sparsely settled. What few Union men there are in that part of the county are compelled to work together, leave the country, or be food for powder in the hands of bnshwhackers, neither of which is pleasing to the minds of those who are and have ever been ready to do their part toward putting an end to this cursed rebellion and maintaining the suprem- acy of our laws. On the banks of said river is a mill, known as Ritcheys Mill, lying about 12 miles from this place, and upon which the people of this county, to a very great extent, depend for grind- ing the grain to niake their bread. This mill the bushwhackers have threatened to burn, and is only protected now by some citizens who cannot afford to feed themselves, soldier, and be robbed at the same time. They are ready and willing to fight for the country. They prefer to serve in a company which will be stationed in the county where their families and where their homes have been for years, if they can; if not, a large number of the best citizens of this county will move what little they may still possess, having been robbed of the most of their property, to a more secure place, and by so doing will lose the benefit of the labor which they have bestowed upon their farms and crops for the present year. By such a conrse Lock River would then be the frontier line. The county would thus lose the benefit of the mill still remaining to the citizens. What property still remains then would shortly go to destruction. You ask me why I have any reason to suppose such a state of facts to exist. My answer is, that one week ago 2 men, who belonged to Mortons company (E) and served with him in the old Sixtieth Regi- merit, were taken out and brutally murdered within a short distance of their homes. Others they tried to run upon and kill made nar- ow escapes. A nuniber of them have and are making arrange- ments, unless something is done in this matter toward placing men in service with sufficient force who are acquainted with the country and its inhabitants and whose interests are in this portion of the country, to remove their families therefrom, go into the Provisional and U. S. service, in the adjoining district. Again, at the circuit court held in April last, our grand jury found about twe.nty-three bills of indictment against men in this county for crimes of various degrees, some of whom I am satis fled are among the most dangerous men in the country, and who, if not watched and guarded, I am afraid will cause men to be burned out of their homes and killed for appearing as witnesses against them before that tribunal which regulates all civil com- munities where war does not exist. We have also on our civil docket about one hundred cases for suit at next term of court, many of them attachments where the parties have gone South. These we are fully satisfied would be destroyed if the enemy could get possession, which, if my former premises are correct, they will have every chance they can desire to accomplish their work. There is also a school fund of about $60,000 or $20,000 due this county, most of which is owing and due from rebels who have gone South Page 343 ~tAP. XLVII 343 COR1~ESV0NDETh~E, ETC.IJNION. A very considerable portion of it is secured only by personal secur- ity and not by realty, and principals and securities have left the country. Our old records of circuit and county courts were carried to Kansas in 1861, at the time the town was burned by men under the command of General Lane. They are now and have been for some time at Sedalia, and our court does not feel willing to risk having them brought back to the county unless we can have men stationed here who will feel interested in saving them more than troops not living in this portion of the country would. Our school funds we will lose a good portion of unless suits are commenced immedi- ately, as the court does not feel authorized to put the county to double expense, which they would do rather than have the papers brought here and run the risk of having them destroyed; which expense many firms and persons whom they were owing, and doubt- less many fraudulent claims make the strongest cases, are doing and taking copies of everything done in court to make sure the debts owing. Another fact is, our tax-books for 1861, 1862, and 1863 are completed; about $20,000 still remains unpaid, about $5,000 has been collected. The tax-books for 1864 will soon be in the hands of the collector, and a very considerable revenue will yet be ready to be collected. Shall the county, then, in view of all these facts, be without a sufficient force to protect her and keep up the organization of our county, or shall we be, as many citizens now predict, compelled to leave the county or our homes, in which our all now is, to be oc- cupied by biishwhackers, Red Legs, and thieves, when we have nien in our country who are determined and upright men, that can save it if authority is given them to do so? My opinion is that a full company should be called into service from this county, with head- quarters at this post, a portion of them stationed at Ritcheys Mill, arid a scout kept out at all times on their horses, with proper offi- cers, who would see that wrongs were not committed upon the citi- zens. By such an arrangement those who are now at hom& would feel secure froni the cowardly attack of an enemy in the night or from the brush. From your order of May 30 I did not feel author- ized to call out but 30 men to guard this post, which are not suffi- cient to allow men to lie down with any thought of security out- side of this post that their houses will not be burned or their horses stolen which has been done lately. If any company should be called out I would recommend that it be Company E, of the Six- tieth, under command of Capt. A. Morton, as there is not a man of more determination in the county than he is to see law once more re-established and bushwhackers, marauders, thieves, and all law- breakers brought to justice. I would recommend that those owing commutation tax in this county be put to work upon the fortifications at this post, as considerable \vork is necessary for its completion. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. J. PUGH, llfajor Si~rtieth Regiment Enrolled Missouri Militia. [Indorsement.] HDQRS. FIFTH MILITARY DISTRICT, E. M. M., Lexington, Mo., June 16, 1864. Respectfully referred to Brig. Geri. E. B. Brown, for his consid- eration, with the inform.ation that the 30 men referred to by Majo Page 344 344 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. Pugh were called into active service under General Orders, No. 6, from State headquarters, to enforce the payment of commutation tax, & c. By order of General Vaughan, commanding Fifth Military Dis- trict, Enrolled Missouri Militia: M. CHAPMAN, Assistant Adjutant- General. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, SPRINGFIELD, Mo., June 13, 1864. Assistant Adjutant-General, Saint Louis, Mo.: A citizen from Benton County, Ark., reports that three compa. nies of Cabells command arrived there on Thursday last, and that Col. Stand Watie would be at Maysville this week. This infornia- tion is believed to be reliable. Cedar County is overrun by rebels. I shall send some force there from here. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier-General, Commanding. HDQRS. BATTALION EIGHTH M. S. M. CAVALRY, General JOHN B. SANBORN, Neosho, Mo., June 13, 1864. Oomdg. District of Southwest Missouri, Springfield, Mo.: GENERAL: I deem it my duty to inform you that quite a number of rebels are passing north for the last month. They have been passing on either side of this post, in squads of from 20 to 100, every few days. The country south of here is so sparsely inhabited, and the inhabitants about all rebels, that I can gain no information about them only from scouts. They are frequently past this post before I know anything about them. On the 10th instant Lieutenant Hunter, Company H, Eighth Missouri State Militia Cavalry, in command of 3~i men, came on a squad of 140 rebels, 12 miles of here. They were on the prairie when he first saw them. He advanced toward them until they fell back into the brush. He maneuvered around them until he found they were not going to give him fight unless he charged on them in the brush. He then returned and reported the fact to me, and I immediately sent out all the effective force I had, under Captain Kelso, who followed them 10 miles north of Carthage, though without any prospect of overtaking them. I am compelled to keep all the men who have serviceable horses scouting all the time. Your obedient servant, H. D. MOORE, Capt. Eighth Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Comdg. Post. MOUNT VERNON, Mo., June 13, 1864. Lient. W. D. HUBBARD, A. A. A. G., Dist. Southwest Missouri, Springfield, Mo.: I have some information from below. There were 80 passed up north, below Carthage, on Friday night. Captain Kelso pursued them that far, but was too far behind to follow them farther. I get this information from Major Morgan. I arrested 2 ladies in thi Page 345 CHAP. XLVI.] C0RRESPONDENCE, ETC. 1JNIO~. 345 place this morning, whom I believe to be spies. They brought two letters from rebels to some Citizens in this county. They pretend to be on a visit, but came late last night and were going to leave soon this morning. I got the following information from them and one of the letters which I have got: There were about 400 rebels about Cowskiu Prairie; about 80 of them had gone north. Captain Roberts, of Cedar; Captain Rusk, of Jasper, and Captain McCul- lough, all under Colonel Palmer. There was a major with them; name not known. The letter that I have examined was from Ranson Moore; said that he would be to see his mother soon; that the time would not be long. He said he belonged to Shelbys command. From what I conld learn, they were concentrating at Cane Hill and Cowskin Prairie. This is about the amount of information that I could gather from them. They were careful and cautious in telling their story. I understand from them that they have not taken the oath; they are knowii to be rebels. Now, what shall I do with them? Swear them and turn them loose, or send them to Springfield? They seem to [be] very anxious to get home, but I will keep them until I hear from you, for I believe they are spies. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN D. ALLEN, Colonel, Oomdg. Seventh Prov. Feyt., E. M. ilL BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 13, 1864. General FISK: I have 60 able-bodied colored recruits. Shall I bring them to Saint Joseph by rail or leave them here? H. T[RUMAN]. BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 13, 1864. General FISK: The train is here. I wish to see you. I want 5 men to come with me; can I have them? H. T[RUMAN]. BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 13, 1864. General FISK: My life is in danger. Will you let me bring 5 men with me? Will you let my command stay here until I come? H. TIIRUMANI1. BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 13, 1864. General FISK: I have all the Union men with me that live in Chariton County. I have armed them. H. T[RUMANI, Captain Page 346 LOUISIANA ANb TllI3~ TflANS-MLSSISSIPPI. LOHAP. XLVI. BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 13, 1864. General FISK: Captain Truman is here and says it is the wish of the people that he remain here. Says that yon will receive communications to-day from a number of the leagues through this country, & c. This is confidential. C. C. C. BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 13, 1864. General C. B. FISK: The Union men of Linn County request that you will permit Cap- tain Truman to remain in this vicinity with his men. We approve of his proceedings. C. C. CLIFTON, Secretary Linn County ~Jouncil, U. L. A. EPHRAII~ CLARK, Treasurer Union League, Chariton County. BIROOKEIELD, Mo., June 13, 1864. General FISK: We live in Keytesville, Mo. I think Captain Truman has had a good effect in our neighborhood in cleaning out the bushwhackers, and I dont think we will have any more trouble in our neighbor- hood. Every man is a coining into Keytesville, and says he will assist in driving them out, and inform on them whenever he hears of one. JOHN R. HIDE. KINSEY VEATCH. MACON, Mo., June 13, 1864. Brig. Gen. CLINTON B. FISK: I started the men yesterday as directed by you, under charg~e of an officer, Capt. E. K. Smith, who will see that Truman obeys your order. I suppose lie will not overtake Truman until he reaches Brookfield. Would it not be better for me to go to that place to-day and bring Sergeant Westly with me to your headquarters? Captain Smith is to telegraph me immediately what he accomplishes, and I will let you know as soon as lie does. DAN. M. DRAPER, Lieutenant-Colonel Ninth 111. 8. 111. Cavalry. MACON, Mo., June 13, 1864. Brig. Gen. CLINTON B. FISK: Captain Smith telegraphs from Brookfield that he has arrived there, and that H. T. has . turned over everything but the negroes to the quartermaster there. H. T. wants 5 men to go with him to Saint Joseph. I have ordered Captain Smith here with everything, and told him to send H. T. on without any men. JOHN F. WILLIAMS; Colonel, Commanding Page 347 OIIAP. XLVII CORRESPONDI~NCE, I~TC.tJNI0N. BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 13, 1864. General FISK: I was ordered to this place by Colonel Draper to take charge of all the property that H. T. had collected in going throtigh the country. I find on arrival that he has turned over the horses at this place by your orders. ~MIust I take charge of the men he has under his com- mand, and what disposition must be made of the negroes? E. K. SMITH, Captain, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Alo., June 13, 1864. Capt. E. K. SMITH, Broohfteld, Mo.: Move to Macon without delay, with your comlnand and all the men of your regiment who have been with Captain Truman. Leave all the plunder at Brookfield with Captain Crandall.. I will arrange for its disposition when H. T. comes up with his report. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 13, 1864. Brigadier-General FISK: Can you not have the horses belonging to H. T.s command turned [over] to us? With them we can mount all our men and be efficient. He has turned over a few horses and has some fine ones left. Know of no place the service would be more benefited than here. Cannot mount our men without pressing more and having much trouble and excitement. These are all pressed and the trouble and excite- inent caused by that over. A. squad from Macon have come for them. Please send your order to that effect. A. W. BILLINGS, Lieutenant. HEADQUARTERS, Platte City, Mo., June 13, 186{. General C. B. FISK: GENERAL: I have just learned of another raid on a small scale in another part of our county near Farley. Some parties from Leav- enworth, so it is reported, are in the bottom killing and stealing. I have ordered men into the field in pursuit. General, if possible, come down here at once yourself. You can do more to stop this thing than any one else. Yours, in haste, ~ M. CLARK, Major Commanding, & c. 2P.M. P. S.My great fear is that Kansas is about to enter into the quarrels here. Come and see into things here yourself. Yours, J. M. C Page 348 848 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MIS5I55Ipp~ [CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS, Platte City, Mo., June 13, 1864. Brig. Gen. C. B. FISK, Gomdg. District of North Missouri, Saint Joseph, Mo.: GENERAL: I have just reached here from Parkyille. Find all quiet there, except some hard feeling engendered by4hat unfortu- nate spirit of jealousy and distrust that seems to actuate too many of the good men of our county. With regard to that, however, I thiuk a few days will bring about a better state of feelings. Cap- tain Wilson declares a willingness to second my efforts in bringing about a better understanding among the loyal men, and I think we shall succeed. General, I was greatly shoc ked to receive your tele- gram via Fort Leavenworth. Why, in th& name of all that is great or good, do not the citizens of our county report to me these things, so that I might take some steps toward punishing these thieving desperadoes? What can I do, when I am left in utter ignorance of these things until such time as I receive them officially from your headquarters or, unofficially and with a thousand exaggerations, through the com- mon reports of the country? My dear general, if this is the way my fellow-citizens are going to act, if the people whose interest I am here by your order to protect and guard (which duty I am willing to discharge to the best of my ability, with all honesty of purpose) will not aid, but do all in their power to defeat my efforts in that direc- tion, I must ask that you relieve me and call some one to the work that can harnionize these unhappy elements and save our county from devastation and ruin. I say save us from ruin, for there is nothing can save us as a people if some measures are not adopted, and that speedily, to check or silence that miserable spirit of party and struggle for political power among us that is the primary cause of much if not all our trouble. I have heard nothing outside of your dispatch about the Ridgeley affair, except that there were some 18 bushwhackers attacked Captain Poe at that place on Saturday last. Two bushwhackers and 1 soldier killed, and 1 soldier and 2 citizens wounded. Now, general, when the facts are ascertained, if they ever are, you will find, I venture to say, that it is another Arnoldsville affair; that is, that private feuds, personal vengeance, had much to do with this affair. All this makes the murderous villains no less culpable, nor myself any the less willing or anxious to punish them as they deserve, if I had a chance to do so, but what can I do toward pun- ishing these rascals when I have no knowledge of the affair until they have been up and gone more than thirty-six hours? I will, however, do something, if it be only to show a willing spirit. And now, general, I have a suggestion to make, and it is this: That you authorize me to call out for two weeks 50 men, 10 from Company H, 15 from Company M, 10 from Company G, and 15 from Company L (I can get that many that are reliable). Let me take the field or m atlmer the brush, and try my hand at their own game, leaving the towns to take care (principally) of themselves, as they can very well do if they are disposed to. I hope, general, you will see no occasion to overwhehn us yet awhile with foreign troops. We can have things right if we are only made to understand that w& must protect our- selves and cannot have others to fight battles of our own making. I send forward a letter from Captain Osborn. Please order a court-martial for the 17th instant to assemble here, and order on i Page 349 349 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. the officers named when I saw you last. Captain Johnston, who re- ceived and forwarded yonr dispatch to me at Parkville, failed to nnderstand that he should send a telegram back by the messenger to be transmitted to you. As to the condition of things here, there is nothing particularly wrong outside of this Ridgeley affair. I was scouting on Saturday all through Goose Neck and the Joler country (about 6 miles from Ridgeley), with about 100 men, and could not see or learn of any bushwhackers. I went to Parkville to see what was up there, thiiiking that all was in good condition here. The first intimation to the contrary was contained in your dispatch. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN M. CLARK, Major, Commanding Platte County Militia. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 13, 1864. Maj. JOHN M. CLARK, Comdg., Platte City, Mo.: MAJOR: The general commanding desires me to acknowledge the receipt of yours of this day, and to say in reply that quite a severe illness prevents him from coming down as requested by you. Your course in the government of affairs is highly commended by the general, and you are instructed and authorized to call into service the number of men named in your letter and to employ them actively in the settlement of your difficulties. There is a party of soldiers from here in disguise in the neighborhood of Ridgeley, scouting secretly and under orders after the style adopted by the guerrillas. Be careful and not run in to them. The affair in Ridgeley turns out to have been a fortunate one for our side. The captain and lieutenant of the whackers were killed, and before dying the rebel lieutenant confessed that he was one of Coon Thorn- tons recruits. The general says you may call out such troops as you like, so you keep the country quiet, and if the people will not hold the country quiet he will certainly be obliged to call for assistance from General Curtis Kansas troops, as they are the only ones within reach. You can make the people preserve the peace of Platte County if any man can do it, and if they will not do it take a couple of hundred men and go through the houses of these rebel sympathizers and com- panions of guerrillas, harborers of rebel recruiting officers, like a dose of croton oil. There is no other course for us. If the general is better he will be down to see you on Wednesday or Thursday; if he is not, I will probably be down the following day. Meanwhile leave no stone unturned, no trick untried, no work undone which can go toward promoting the work of subduing these outrages an(l punish- ing the perpetrators. I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. T. CLARKE, First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp. HDQRS. Co. D, 82D REGT. ENROLLED Mo. MILITIA, Weston, Mo., June 13, 1864. [General FISK :1 GENERAL: In the letter I received from you oii Saturday last you w~s disposed to make some sport of me on the two reliable partie Page 350 350 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. I spoke of. General, there seems to be some more reliable men in this part of the county. There were some 30 m& n run into Farley, a little town below this place. I have a portion of my men there. They were all out on a scout but 4. They were bound to surrender, but made an agreement not to take anything or interrupt anybody. They said they did not want to steal anything or hurt any person, but they wanted to buy some boots and tobacco, which they did, and paid for it. They did not disturb any person in that place. General, I remain, yours, respectfully, W. T. WOODS, Capt. Co. D, 82d ]?egt. Enrolled iliissouri Militia. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 13, 1864. Capt. W. T. WOODS, Weston, Jib.: CAPTAIN: I am directed by the general commanding to acknowl- edge the i-eceipt of your favor of this date, and in reply to say that no sport was attempted in our reply to your former communication, the subject-matter of which was found entirely false (upon investi- gation), and reported so by ybu in a subsequent memorandum on the same document. It is time some of the parties who create and cir- culate such bugbear stories and ask the troops to chase around the country should be held responsible for the information they so gen- erously impart. From the circumstances attending the case we judged the parties had wilfully given you such information, know- ing it to be false, or they knew too little to undertake to state it as a positive fact. We were in earnest, and desired their arrest, that they might understand that n~ trifling was allowable. Somebody certainly is responsible for the stories. I am, captain, very respectfully, G. A. HOLLOWAY, Assistant Adjutant-General. CHILLICOTHE, Mo., June 13, 1864. Capt. G. A. HOLLOWAY: The scout sent out from here yesterday has returned. The rob- bers, 6 in number, crossed the railroad 4 miles west of Laclede; went in the direction of Chariton County. They robbed 2 citizens of this county of their arms and money. Were all mounted on good horses, one on an iron-grey. All young men, roughly dressed. A. J. SWAIN. Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post. BUCKLIN, MQ., June 13, 1864. General C. B. FISK: DEAR SIR: Please allow me to present to you the proceedings of our league: At a meeting of the Loyal Union League, held at this place on Saturday, the 11th instant, the following among other proceedings were held, to wit: On motion of Capt. L. Sipples, a committee of five were selected to draft suitable resolutions of thanks to the very efficient services rendered loyal men and the cause of the Union i Page 351 351 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. this portion of this country, by the prompt and just method pur- sued by Captain Truman and Lieut. J. C. Hartman and their com- mand ferreting out, although perhaps in disguise, and meting out merited punishment to many who hitherto have been engaged in guerrilla warfare and covertly giving aid and comfort to the despe- ra(10e5 who have been a terror to civilization, and who at midnight hours have pillaged and plundered numbers of our best citizens because they were devoted to that Government which has protected them from their infancy in every right and privilege that a Chris- tian citizen ought to ask or wish to enjoy. Whereupon, Dr. J. F. Powers, C. J. Fields, Robert H. Crook, George Foltz, and Lacy Sipples were chosen to act as said committee, who, after a short absence from the council, reported that: Whereas, under the present wise aiid just administration of military affairs in the district, the above-named captain and lieutenant, with their comniand, have rendered this county, as well as the neighboring county of Chariton, the niost efficient and excellent services, and, of many others, the rescuing and setting at liberty one of our friends and brothers from the vindictive and inhuman hands of a merciless enemy, and restoring him to liberty and to his beloved family, of dis- arming rearmed and redisarmed rebels, and of exposing and bring- ing to strict justice men who have hitherto lived under the guise of Union men, but were proven to be unmistakable enemies, rendering secretly aid and information to those whose mission it was to disturb and destroy the friends of the Government, too much praise cannot be given or awarded to those men whose prompt and vigilant course in dispelling the gloom that overhung the heads of Union men, and dispersing the outlaws whose fiendish acts have proved a plague to all patriots, and placing a quietus among the truly loyal, quite to the dismay and discomfiture of the offenders. On motion of Mr. Thomas Rotter, the report of the committee was received, and, on motion of Edward Cox, the secretary of the Loyal Union League at Bucklin, Mo., was requested to furnish a copy of the proceedings of the nieeting to Major-General Rosecrans, General C. B. Fisk, and editor of the Missouri Democrat. ROBERT H. CROOK, Secretary. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 13, 1864. Dr. G. K. DONNELLY, Kidder, Mo.: DEAR SIR: I am directed by the general commanding to acknowl- edge the receipt of yours of the 9th instant, and to commend the party at Kidder who so promptly acted upon information of the escape of bushwhackers from this post. The occurrence was one of those that must be unavoidable where there is want of concerted action between excited parties bound on missions of death. The detachment from Kidder should have advised us at these headquar- ters that they were going out, and all trouble and danger~ except from the enemy, could have been guarded against. The general directs me to thank the people of Kidder and yourself for your earnest interest in behalf of the welfare of the country, and to express the hope that next time you will advise him of any intended military movements. I am, doctor, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. T. CLARKE, First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Gamp Page 352 352 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [ChAP. XLVI. SAINT Louis, June 13, 1864. Major-General CURTIS: Your dispatch received. There is no doubt the gangs of rebel guerrillas sifting into this department will try to rob, steal, and destroy here on a small scale and pass out over yours. Of course you dout intrude in such cases as you speak of. You know why I am so careful not to ask Kansas troops into Missonri. The people with whom I have to deal are so Jealous they would rather suffer from the guerrillas, and where they alone are interested I wish them to have their choice. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 13, 18649 p. m. Major-General CURTIS, Leavenworth City, Kans.: Colonel Ford telegraphs me that he has reliable information that the enemy, 500 strong, have conceutrated near the Snibar Hills. * E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS, Fort Leavenworth, June 13, 1864. Hon. JAMES MCDOWELL, Mayor of Leavenworth: Yours of this date in regard to an attack by bushwhackers and the killing of I man and taking of 6 horses on the Missouri side, and only 1 mile from the ferry landing, is just received. The attack was reported to me about 10 or 11 oclock this morning, and Major Hunt, with a competent force, ha.s been ordered and moved in pursuit. My comniand is limited to the State line, but I follow such outlaws to the line of death and destruction. Respectfully, your obedient servant, S. R. CURTIS, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT SOUTH KANSAS, Paola Kans COMMANDING OFFICER, , ., June 13, 186412 p. m. Coldwater Grove, Kans.: The enemy are reported at Sni Hills. Move your company to Aubrey immediately. By order of Brigadier-General McKean. GEO. S. HAMPTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. P. S.Give notice to the militia company in your neighborhood. * Transmitted same day by General Curtis to General MeKean Page 353 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 353 FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANS., June 13, 1864. Governor JOHN EVANS: Ii send orders to Colonel Chivington as requested. You must act on your own authority and discretion in calling out militia. I hope you will do so and allow the Federal troops to come forward soon. S. R. CURTIS, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO, Denver, Cob. Ter., June 13, 1864. Maj. C. S. CHARLOT, Asst. Ac~jt. Gem., Department of Kansas; Afternoon of 11th Indians stole 100 horses and mules from parties on Box Elder, Kiowa, and Coal Creeks, about 20 miles from Denver; burned houses on two ranches; murdered rauchman, his wife, two Children; ravishe~woman before killing. I sent orders to Captain Davidson, commanding Company C (detained on Cherry Creek by flood), to send out detachment 50 men in pursuit, with orders to re- join command en route to Lyon within two days; also ordered Lieu- tenant Chase, with detatchment from Fr6monts Orchard, in pursuit. Governor Evans has called upon militia, who are unmounted, never drilled, scattered, and consequently inefficient. Settlements so scat- tered they cannot be guarded. ~. ~. MAYNARD, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO, Denver, Cob. Ter., June 13, 1864. Maj. C. S. CHARLOT, Assistant Adjutant- General, Dept. of Kansas: MAJOR: I have the honor to furnish herewith, for the informa- tion of the commanding general, copy of letter of Messrs. Brown, Corbin, and Darrah, dated Denver, June 13, 1864, relative to Indian thefts and massacres. I also furnish copy* of letter of His Excel- lency Governor Evans, of this Territory, treating of the same sub- ject, and requesting aid of the very scanty military force now at hand in this emergency. As will be seen by telegram of Colonel Chivington, commanding district, to Major-General Curtis, dated 8th instant, ten of the twelve companies of cavalry in the district are en route to Fort Lyon in obedience to orders of the commanding general. One of the companies remaining is at Fremonts Orchard, the other at Fort Garland. Company C, which has principally par- ticipated in the recent scouting and hunting of Indians, were making as rapid marching for Lyon as the state of their stock and of the swollen streams permitted (the high water having swept off all bridges), as will be seen by my telegram of this date to you. I ordered a party of this command in pursuit of the Indians, limit- ing their time of absence from their command, as, in view of the major-generals telegram of 10th instant to Colonel Chivington, I * See Evans to Chivington, June 11, p. 319. 23 R RVOL XXXIV, PT I Page 354 854 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. did not feel that I would be justified in taking another course. From information received, I believed that the troops were within 15 miles of their camp, and that the summary punishment ordered to be given them could be effected with but little delay. From later information it appears that these attacks have been preconcerted, and that the Indians cannot be reached by the detachment of Coin- p~any C in the limited time given them. Hence I have ordered Capt. J. C. Davidson to proceed with another detachment of Com- pany C in pursuit of the Indians, to exercise his own discretion in the pursuit, but not to continue it longer than he thinks there is prospect of success. Since writing the above the bodies of the Hun- gate family, referred to in letter of Messrs. Brown, Corbin, and Darrah, have been brought to Denver. They are horribly mutilated; the man and woman scalped. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. S. MAYNARD, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. [Inclosure.] Captain MAYNARD DENVER, CoLo. TER., June 13, 1864. Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. DEAR SIR: We, the undersigned, desire to lay before you such facts connected with the Indian massacre on Box Elder Creek of Saturday, the 11th instant, as came within our personal observation, and other perfectly reliable information obtained from Mr. Johnson, who lives near the scene of that inhuman outrage. We left this town yesterday morning, upon information received that about 40 to 50 mules belonging to the undersigned, Messrs. Brown and Darrah, freighters, had been stampeded in the boldest manner in broad day- light by Indians belonging to the Cheyenne tribe. Mr. Browns mules were stampeded from Coal Creek, on the main highway from here to the Missouri River, and only 13 miles from Denver. This fact is mentioned to show the boldness of the operation. Ascertaining that the Indians, after taking a northeasterly direc- tion (for the purpose of misleading pursuit, probably), had turned, and crossed the road near Box Elder Creek, we proceeded to that locality, and thence up that creek about 6 miles, where we met Mr. Johnson coming down, who imparted the startling intelligence that the family of a ranchman named Hungate, living a few miles farther ul), had been brutally murdered by Indians, the ranch burned to the ground, and about 30 head of horses and mules driven off. The massacre had occurred on the day previous, some time shortly after noon, and Mr. Johnson had just assisted a party from the mill above mu removing the bodies of the murdered woman and children. His statement was substantially as follows: The party from the mill and himself, upon reaching the place, had found it in ruins and the house burned to the ground. About 100 yards from the desolated ranch they discovered the body of the murdered woman and her two dead children, one of which was a little girl of four years and the other an infant. The woman had been stabbed in several places and scalped, and the body bore evidences of having been violated. The two children had their throats cut, their heads being nearly severed from their bodies. Up to this time the body of the man had not been found, but upon our return down the creek, on the opposit Page 355 CHAP. XLVII CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 355 side, we found the body. It was horribly mutilated and the scalp torn off. The family are spoken of by their neighbors as having been very worthy and excellent people. Such is a correct statement of the terrible affair, which occurred only a little more than 20 miles from Denver, and we will only add that the settlers in all that region of country are much alarmed, and justly so; and unless the military in force proceed against the Indians at once all the ranches will be deserted. and much suffering probably ensue. Very respectfully, yours, BROWN. D. C. CORBIN. THOS. J. DARRAH. HDQRS. DIsT. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, ]Iifinn., June 13, 1864. Maj. Gen. JOHN POPE, Milwaukee: GENERAL: I have the honor to inform you that I had advices from Colonel Thomas of 9th instant. He reached Wood Lake in three days from Ridgely, and the column was progressing finely, but the grass was not as good as it was lower !zlown, there having been less rain. A special messenger has just arrived from Sioux City, bring- ing the dispatches from General Sully, dated Yankton Agency, 9th instant, stating he would move from Fort Pierre on 20th instant, aiid concerting further signals of columns of smoke as a mode of communication with Colonel Thomas detachment. I send up the dispatch to-morrow morning to overtake the latter. The Sixth Regiment has all arrived, and I have to-day reviewed it at Fort Snelling. It will move to-morrow if boats can get up to transport them. I have ordered Captains Whitney and Schoenemaun and Lieutenant Pingrey to duty with the regiment, on the strength of a telegraphic dispatch from Major Meline, assistant adjutant-general, informing me of their acquittal. The orders in these cases have not yet arrived here, but I presume they are en route. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. H. SIBLEY, Brigadier-General, Commanding. HDQRS. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, Miun., June 13, 1864. Col. M. T. THOMAS Comdg. Expeditionary Forces on their way to the Missouri: COLONEL: Inclosed you will find a dispatch* forwarded b~ General Sully, dated 9th instant, from Yankton Agency. He has sent a COI)Y by the friendly Indians referred to in his communication, but you may fail to meet them. You will be governed by the requirements contained in his letter, and especially to the signals of smoke, which may be very important. In meeting with professedly friendly In- dians be always on your guard against treachery, and against any attempts to pry into your camp to ascertain your mode of encamp- ment, forces, & c. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. H. SIBLEY, Brigadier-General, Commanding. * Not found Page 356 356 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MJSSJSSJppJ. [CHAP. XLVI. HDQRS. DIsT. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, Miun., June 13, 1864. Lieut. Col. WILLIAM PFAENDER, Commanding, Fort Pidgely: COLONEL: Your dispatch of 8th instant has been received. Your disbelief in the story of an Indian having been discovered and killed near South Bend has been shared from the first by the brigadier- general commanding. It is not probable that any Indians have come into the Big Woods, as stated by Lieutenant Howard, though it is possible, and the detachments cannot be too vigilant in patrols. A few men should be stationed at Forest City, Kingston, and Paynes- yule. A non-commis~ioned officer and 8 men at the former and 10 men at the latter will be sufficient. Your forces will be so much augmented in a Yew days that you can easily spare these small detachments, which should be posted without delay. There is con- siderable public property at all of these statioiis, ~vhich mnst be cared for. Send 3 or 4 sc& uts up with Lieutenants Andrus and Led- den to overtake expeditionary force and bring back intelligence. By command of Brigadier-General Sibley: With much respect, your obedient servant, H. C. OLIN, Assistant Adjutant- General. OFFICE PRov. MAR. GEN., DEPT. OF THE GULF, No. 208 Garondelet Street, New Orleans, La., June 14, 1864. In accordance with the verbal command of Major-General Canby, I have the honor to submit the following report: There is detailed to each parish or county within the military lines of the State of Louisiana a provost-marshal of the rank of captain or lieutenant. First. It is the duty of this officer to maintain the peace and good order of his parish. Second. It is the duty of provost-marshals to adopt and enforce regulations for the conduct and government of taverns, markets, and places of public resort. Third. To snppress all nuisances affecting the public health, all brothels, and gambling-houses. Fourth. To grant passes to loyal citizens within the military lines, nuder such regulations as may from time to time be prescribed by the provost-marshal-general of the department. Fifth. To arrest and hold in custody all persons attempting to pass the lines or send supplies to the enemy, and to report such arrests immediately to the provost-rn arshal-general. Sixth. To take charge of all deserters, prisoners of war, and other persons coming within the lines, and all such persons are to be taken without delay to the headquarters of the nearest division or inde- pendent commander, to be examined by him and forwarded if neces- sary, to general headquarters. Except as herein provided, no one must be permitted to question or converse with them until they are remanded to the custody of the provost-marshal. Seventh. To make searches, seizures, and arrests of persons and property on justifiable grounds or on proper military authority; but all seizures and arrests must be reported forthwith to the provost- marshal-general, with the reasons or authority on which subh arrests or seizures were made Page 357 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNION. 35 K Eighth. To enforce orders in respect to the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors. Ninth. No passes for persons or merchandise within the military lines are to be recognized unless signed by a provost-marshal or a military commandant, nor any for persons beyond the lines unless signed by the commanding general or provost-marshal-general of the department. Tenth. All passes for vessels within the lines will be signed by the provost-marshal-general, and all passes for vessels going beyond the lines will be signed by the commanding general, except vessels en- gaged in fishing, which will be signed by the provost-niarshal-gen- eral of the department. Eleventh. All horses, mules, carts, plows, and other agricultural implements are to be restored on the application of their respective owners, except when required by the public service, to the, end that the cultivation of the land may not be hindered. Twelfth. Provost-marshals and others capturing vessels, goods, or supplies intended, without proper authority, for the use of the enemy or for consumption beyond the lines of the army in this department, will be entitled to receive, according to the service rendered in such capture, one-half of the net proceeds of the sale of the vessels, goods, or supplies so captured and forfeited to the United States. The pro- vost-marshals, other than the provost-marshal of New Orleans, are ju(lges for their respective districts; they hear and determine in cases of minor offenses by a fine not exceeding $50 or imprisonment for thirty days. They also take cognizance of such military offenses as may be referred to them by proper military authority. All cases, except for t~ifiing amounts of contraband goods seized, are referred to the provost court in New Orleans for adjudication. Provost-marsha1~ report directly to the provost-marshal-general of the department, but they are subject to the supervision of the com- muanders of the district in which their parishes may be situated, who may at all times require reports of their proceedings and annul the acts of provost-marshals. The foregoing is a statement of the specific duties of the parish provost-marshals. They have the general charge of all matters other than purely military within their respective parishes, and are anal- ogons in many respects to the boards of supervisors of counties in the Northern States. The system appears to work well. It com- mends itself to the planters by the simplicity of its operation and by the speedy determination of cases within its jurisdiction, while the late slave looks to the provost-marshal as his protector against the injustice of his employer. Respectfully submitted. JAMES BOWEN, Brig. Gen., Provost-Marshal-General, Dept. of the Gulf. In eontinuation of the foregoing, I beg leave to state that the sys- tem of labor devised by the major-general commanding is enforced through the provost-marshals. All questions arising under the orders relative to labor are submitted for adjudication to these offi- cers, and the rights of the parties, whether employer or employed, determined by them. Very respectfully, JAMES BOWEN, Brigadier- General, Provost- Marshal- General Page 358 358 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP, XLV1. [Indorsement.] OFFICE OF PROV. MAR. GEN., DEPT. OF THE GULF, New Orleans, La., June 14, 1864. Respectfully forwarded to Major-General Canby, through depart- ment headquarters. JAMES BOWEN, Brig. Gen., Provost-Marshal- General, Dept. of the Gulf. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, OFFICE CHIEF OF ARTILLERY, New Orleans, June 14, 1864. ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, Department of the Gtdf: SIR: I have the honor to request that an order be immediately issued ordering Companies A and G, First Indiana Heavy Artillery, now at Baton Rouge, to proceed at once to Morganza and relieve the batteries and detachments of that regiment now serving at that place. Upon being relieved they will proceed at once to Baton Rouge, and be reported to the commanding officer at that place. I am, sir, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, RICHARD ARNOLD Brigadier-General, Chief of Artillery, Dept. of the Gulf. [Indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, June 15, 1864. Respectfully returned to General Arnold, chief of artillery, who will report his reasons for this change. It ought not to be asked except on strong grounds. By command of Major-General Banks: GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, No. 136. ~ New Orleans, La., June 14, 1864. * * * * * * * 7. The First and Fifth Brigades of the Cavalry Division, now stationed near Fort Banks, will be moved to the east bank of the Mississippi, at such point near Greenville as the chief of cavalry may select. The quartermasters department will furnish the neces- sary transportation. * * * * * * * 9. In accordance with orders from headquarters Division of West Mississippi, Brig. Gen. W. H. Emory, commanding U. S. forces at Morgauza, will, so soon as the interest of the service admits, relieve the following named batteries from duty with his command, and send them by the first available transports to New Orleans: Battery F, First U. S. Artillery, Battery L, First U. S. Artillery, Battery C, Second U. S. Artillery. Upon arrival in New Orleans Page 359 CIIAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. :359 the battery Commanders will report to Brig. Gen. RiChard Arnold, chief of artillery, who will cause the guns, equipments, horses, and other publi property to be disposed of in this department in such manner as the interest of the service may requi.re. These disposi- tions being made, the commanding officers will proceed without delay, with their men, to New York Harbor, that the batteries may be recruited to an efficient standard, reporting immediately upon ar- rival to the general commanding Department of the East. The quar- termasters department will furnish the necessary transportation. 10. Capt. Henry W. Closson, First U. S. Artillery, chief of artil- lery, Nineteenth Army Corps, will not consider himself relieved from duty as such by paragraph 9 of Special Orders, No. 156, cur- rent series, from these headquarters. 11. In accordance with orders from headquarters Division of West Mississippi, Battery A, First U. S. Artillery, is hereby re- lieved from duty in this department. The commanding officer will at once report to Brig. Gen. Richard Arnold, chief of artillery, who will cause the guns, equipments, horses, and other public property to be disposed of in this department in such manner as the interests of the service may require. This disposition being made, the com- manding officer will proceed without delay, with his men, to New York Harbor, that the battery may be recruited to an efficient stand- ar(l, reporting immediately upon arrival to the general commanding Department of the East. The quartermasters department will fur- nish the necessary transportation. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Banks: GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant.. General. HDQRS. MILITARY DivisioN OF WEST Thssissip~i, New Orleans, La., June 14, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. H. EMORY, Comdg. Nineteenth Army Corps, 3lorganza, La.: GENERAL: The batteries are being arranged here and will be sent up as rapidly as possible. The incomplete batteries now at Mor.~ gauza will be disposed of by the chief of artillery of the Department of the Gulf as fast as they are replaced. The batteries to be aP tached to your command are the First Delaware, Second Massachu~ setts, First Vermont, Twenty-first New York, Seventh Massachu~ setts, Twenty-sixth New York, Fourth Massachusetts, Fifteenth Massachusetts, Seventeenth Ohio, Second Connecticut, and two bat- teries of the First Indiana Heavy Artillery. By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby: DE WITT CLINTON, Captain and Aide-de4Jamp, Actg. Asst. A~jt. Gen. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. 19TH A. C. AND U. S. FORCES, No. 56. ~. Morgauza, La., June 14, 1864. M~*j. William H. Sentell, One hundred and sixtieth New York Volunteers, is appointed acting assistant inspector-general of the Nineteenth Army Corps, vice Col. C. C. Dwight, One hundred an Page 360 360 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. sixtieth New York Volunteers, assigned to other duty. Capt. Henry C. Inwood, One hundred and sixtieth New York Volunteers, is ap- pointed provost-marshal of the Nineteenth Army Corps~ By Command of Brigadier-General Emory: FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. 19TH A. C. AND U. S. FORCES, No. 139. lliliorganza, La., June 14, 1864. * * * * * * 5. Captain Closson, Chief of artillery, will immediately select two six-gun batteries for each of the four divisions Composing this army, and have them completely equipped for the field. The four regular batteries will be relieved and sent North. By command of Brigadier-General Emory: FREDERIC SPEED, Assistant Adjutant-G.eneral. HEADQUARTERS LA FOURCHE DISTRICT, Thibodeauw, La., June 14, 1864. Brig. Gen. WILLIAM DWIGHT, Chief of Staff: SIR: I send you one of my scouts, 0. Martin, who left Franklin four days ago. You will see by his report that by a rapid move- ment on transports from Brashear we might bag part of the force near Franklin. As these are the troops that are intended to make a feint on that point, such a movement must materially interfere with his plans. If you see fit to Qrder a move, send this man back as guide. Awaiting your directions, I have the honor to be, very respect- fully, your obedient servant, JOHN MCNEIL, Brigadier-General, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding. LITTLE ROCK, June 14, 1864. Commander S. L. PHELPS, Devalls Bluff: I am glad to hear from you, and should be pleased to see you here. Can you not meet me on the prairie, according to our agreement of last fall? It seems Shelby is everywhereon the other side of White River and at Crocketts Bluff, on this sidewith considerable force for the purpose of capturing steamers. I have ordered a scouting party to the latter place, and will send a force to Clarendon as soon as it can be ascertained that he or any part of his force are there. My troops are frequently sent out after rebels who cannot be found or heard of at places where they are reported . to be. My cavalry force is in such condition that I am obliged to spare it as mucli as possible. We are obliged to do lwavy scouting south in order to ascertain whether the rebels are moving toward the Arkansas i Page 361 CHAP. XLVI.] 361 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. force. It is reported that they are. If Shelby gets in between Clarendon and Cache River, a concerted movement between A. J. Smiths troops and a force sent from Devalls Bluff might bag him. Please give me the earliest possible intelligence of his whereabouts. Please furnish General Smith with the same. Where is General Canby? I received a dispatch from him yesterday, dated at Vicks- burg, 2d instant. Very truly, yours, FREDK STEELE, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF LITTLE ROCK, Little Rock, Ark., June 14, 1864. Colonel MIZNER, Commanding, Devalls Bluff: It might be well to send a small scout, say 50 men, across White River to get information and cut off Shelbys scouts between White and Cache Rivers, if they can get through the country at all. I have ordered Colonel Geiger to move toward Clarendon with one regiment. He will cover you on the south for the present. Let the navy know. E. A. CARR, Brigadier- General, Commanding. LITTLE ROCK, ARK., June 14, 1864. Colonel GEIGER, Commanding, Bayou Two Prairies: All accounts agree that Shelby is moving down the east side of White River. Move with your regiment toward Clarendon, and keep this side of White River well scouted. Send daily reports. Let one battalion of the Ninth Iowa go toward Seare an two stay at the camp. E. A. CARR, Brigadier-General, Commanding. LEWISBURG, June 14, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. A. CARR: Steamer Carrie Jacobs arrived this evening with Lieutenant Carr on board. I have two scouting parties out on Point Remove Creek. Bnshwhackers reported to be thick on that line. A. H. RYAN, Colonel Third Arkansas Cavalry. FORT SMITH, June 14, 1864. Maj. Gen. FREDERICK STEELE: M~ DEAR SIR: On my return to this place from Little Rock I found it necessary to send a regiment of cavalry tc Clarksville to open communication and put up the telegraph line. I detailed the Second Kansas, Colonel Cloud, and one object was to have him away from here, as he is a troublesome man to get along with, an Page 362 362 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. I thought he would do well enough there. After he had started I received news of Shelby having taken Dardanelle and of his cross- ing the river. I deemed it advisable then to send an additional torce sufficient to meet Shelby if he turned toward Clarksville, and under the circumstances had to send them to Cloud. It was not my iiitention to give him anything but his own regi- ment. As far as I have learned he has managed things well enough there, but I do not like the man. I make this explanation to you, as you may have thought that I favored him by giving him a larger command than his regiment. I endeavored to ascertain what course he pursued toward you after leaving Little Rock, but could get hold of nothing tangible. I desire in every instance to carry out your wishes. Yoa can count on me as one of your fast friends, and who will stand by you in every emergency. I have learned that the Kansas delegation to the Baltimore con- vention were determined to use their position to induce Mr. Lincoln to give the Indiaii Territory back to Kansas. Everything is in this region. The river has risen 6 feet since yesterday morning and is still rising. I do hope that every boat at Little Rock will be sent up with supplies. Very respectfully and truly, yours, JOHN M. THAYER, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., June 14, 1864. Major-General CANBY, Commanding Department of West Mississippi: GENERAL: This will be handed to you by General Davidson, also some dispatches received to-day showing the movements of the guerrillas and the apprehended projects of the forces under Shelby and 4armaduke. Unwilling to give up the protection of the people unless absolutely necessary, the troops have not been concentrated. It seems probable, unless your movement is prompt on the line of the Arkansas, that we shall have a serious raid from the rebels, captur- ing our smafl posts, striking our railroads, robbing, plundering, & c., and leaving the State through Kansas. We have now but three or four regiments, except the Missouri State Militia, and shall be obliged to call more militia into the serv- ice of the State for local defense. Respectfully, your obedieiit servant, W. S. ROSECRANS, Maior- General. - [Indorsement.] HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, June 24, 1864. If General Rosecrans has not discretionary power to call upon the militia for local defense, it would be well to give it, to be used when he feels it necessary. This would apparently render unnecessary any change in movements contemplated here. ALBERT J. MYER, Colonel, & e Page 363 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 363 tlnclosure No. I *] SPRINGFIELD, Mo., June 13, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjidant- General: Captain Moore, commanding at Neosho, reports that a body of from 80 to 100 rebels passed north on Friday last, 13 miles west of Neosho. Major Pickler is of Shelbys command, and claims that 1,200 men of this command have gone north in small bodies, and that they were to concentrate at a certain time and place, and rob, murder, and destroy. A scout of mine took dinner with him on Kings River a week ago. It may be considered certain that Major Picklers command, joined by several bands of bushwhackers, are trying to get north by way of the border co.unties. Rebel forces are increasing rapidly in the border counties and will continue to increase unless some demonstration is made toward the main rebel army south. My scouts say that General Price is dis- mounting all his force except what he has sent north, and sending his stock into Texas. I shall have to have more force, or allow the rebels to overrun the border counties except the posts, or burn the counties out, which would force the rebels to retire, if some move- ments are not made on or south of the Arkansas River. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier- General. [Indorsement.] Th& QRS. MILITARY DIvIsION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI. This paper has reference to a force of 1,200 men said by a major of Shelbys command to have gone north in small squads, and to be concentrated at a certain time and place, & c. This is in any event a regiment of rangers, and even if true, it does not indicate the movement of a treat army, which would probably be without so open an announcement in advance. ALBERT J. MYER, Golonel, & c., U. S. Army. GLASGOW, June 14, 1864. B. W. LEWIS (Care Lewis & Bro., 119 Second street, Saint Louis) Four Union men killed last night near Keytesville, supposed to be in retaliation of those killed by the Federal scouts. Great excite- inent in that county. Show this to General Rosecrans. J. W. LEWIS. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF CENTRAL MISSOURI, Warrensburg, ]llio., June 14, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General, Saint Louis: MAJOR: I have the honor to report that the depredations of guer- rillas have assumed a character that they demand the serious con- sideration of the Government. They destroy the telegraph, rob the * For inclosure No. 2, see Sanborn to Greene, June 13, p. 344 Page 364 364 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. stages of mail and horses, plunder the resident population, and even the poor laborers that are employed in constructing the railroad, of property and money; they fire upon steam-boats employed exclusively for commercial purposes. They assume the garb of our soldiers or of citizens as suits their convenience; they carry our flags; they murder their prisoners, even when wounded, and daily the citizens of the country are butchered for no cause, and unless the most severe retaliatory measures are resorted to they will soon depopulate the country. The Governor has in prison hundreds of their former associates who have been tried and sentenced to death for their crimes. They have forfeited their lives by every law, human and divine, and I respectfully but urgently recommend that the lives of these men be held as hostages for the good con(Iuct of their friends in the brush. The peace of the country, the safety of person and property of its citizens, and the blood of thousands of loyal citizens and brave soldiers who have been basely murdered by these demons demands that this measure of justice be executed on them. There is a sentiment fast growing in the country, and will soon manifest itself, that demands blood for blood, and unless it is appeased by stern justice to those who have been tried and condemned, will cause the death of hun- dreds of better men. It would be an economy of human life to adopt the course I have recommended, and it is the only one throngh which the guerrillas can be reached. It is also a just one. They plunder alike the Union man and the former rebel, so that the attempt to hold a portion of the people responsible for the acts of former associates can have no effect in restraining them. I respectfully submit this letter to the earnest consideration of the commanding general. From an intimate and long acquaintance with this warfare I have no hesitation in saying that if the President will place at the disposal of the commanding general the lives of the condemned violators of the laws of war in Missouri that he can bring peace to this country. It is the only remedy for the existing state of affairs. I am, very truly, your obedient servant, E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. SAINT Louis, Mo., June 14, 1864. (Received 6.15 p. in.) Brig. Gen. E. B. BROWN, Warrensburg, Jib.: The department commander directs me to call your attention to the condition of Union men in Saline County. A petition from citi- zens in that county represents the country is infested by large bodies of guerrillas since you withdrew the troops, and asserts that the home guards are not sufficient to contend with the outlaws. The general commanding requests you will investigate and try to correct these evils in Saline County by rendering assistance, if possible, to the loyal people there. He also asks that you report the result of your investigation and what steps you take or propose taking to remedy the evils complained of. JAS. TOTTEN, Brigadier- General Page 365 CLIAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 365 INDEPENDENCE, Mo., June 14, 1864. (Received 11.30 p. in.) General E. B. BROWN, Warrensburg, Mo.: Brigadier-General McKean has ten or twelve companies at Aubrey, Kans. We have the citizen guards out here and at Kansas City. GEG. WEST, Captain, Commanding. KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 14, 1864. (Received 2.35 p. in.) Capt. JAMES H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant- General, TYarrensburg, Mo.: Colonel Ford absent. Just received a telegram from Brigadier- General McKean, commanding District of South Kansas, saying he will have eight or ten companies at Aubrey at 1 p. in., to co-operate with Colonel Ford in this (Fourth) sub-district, if necessary. All our cavalry at Kansas City and Westport is out. E. L. BERTHOUD, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. PLEASANT HILL, Mo., June 14, 1864. (Received 9.30 p. in.) General BROWN, Warrensburg, Mo.: Colonel Ford has moved all his available force from this station northwest and~east, arid will concentrate at Raytown, between Hick man Mills and Independence. E. ~. ELMER, Captain, Commanding. INDEPENDENCE, Mo., June 14, 1864. (Received 11.10 p. in.) General BROWN, TYarrensburg, Mo.: Colonel Ford is at Raytown, 8 miles south of this place, with all available force scouting through Snibar Hills, but saw nothing. I am here for information; shall return to him at daylight. Can send messengers to-night, if necessary. GEO. WEST, Captain, Second Colorado Cavalry. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF CENTRAL MISSOURI, Warrensburg, Mo., June 14, 1864. Col. JOHN F. PHILIPS Commanding Camp, TVarrensburg, Mo.: COLONEL: The commanding general directs that you station a lientenamit, 1 sergeant, 2 corporals, and 20 men at or near Hobsons, 6 miles west from here, on the line of work of the Pacific Railroad Page 366 366 LOUISIANA AND THE ThANS-MISSI~SLppj. (CHAP. XLVI. whose special duty it will be to protect the workmen and property of the contractors on the line. One-third of this-command will be constantly on the alert and patrolling the line. They will take their shelter-tents, with five days rations in haversacks, and will be re- lieved at the expiratioii of that time by a new detail, but they will not leave their position until relieved. You will also establish regu- lar day and night patrols of 5 men each, from your camp west, and meet those from Hobsons and a like patrol east to the terminus of the work of laying the iron. Have the parties sent out this evening with proper written instructions to carefully protect the laborers on the work. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS, MOUND PRAIRIE CHURCH, La Fayette Count j~, Ho., June 14, 1864. [Col. JAMES MCFERRAN:] COLONEL: The detachment of Companies E and C came in this evening, and have gone into camp. You must have given them a little fatheHy advice before leaviiig, as they came in like real soldiers. I am pleased with them so far. I will lay the law down to them (that is, their officers) before I move them. I am determined [to] have more soldierly conduct or a fuss, one. I arrested a man of Company Ii this morning for speaking disrespectly of you. I had a great mind to prefer charges against him and send him to Warrens- burg, but he apologized so humbly that I lectured him and instructed him as to his duty and prerogatives and released him. He attempted to excuse himself by saying that he should not be held for punish- ment for merely repeating what he had heard the officers say. I made it the occasion to remind the officers of their sworn duty. This was the occasion for my allusion to an absence of official man- liness in our line officers. I am in a better humor now, and I make this explanation that you niay appreciate my temper this morning. Colonel, I look to you confidently for assistance in my attempts to hold the regiment to its well-earned character for discipline. If we can do this I will have an easy task in keeping quiet in my field, for I will then know what to calculate upon; otherwise you appreciate my burden. I very keenly feel my responsible task, and your kind and complimentary caution is received with profound gratefulness. I trust in God that I may be able to meet the expectations of your- so] f and General Brown. Write to me often and speak as freely and frankly of my faults and errors as it is your duty to do. I have often been afraid that I was too much disposed to undervalue the strength of our enemy, but I try to come to a rational conclusion from the best light and evidence before me. My mind has not changed in regard to the strength of the enemy. All that is needed to put them to flight is concerted activity and prudence. No small squads should be allowed to scout unless supported by other move- ments (the brush is our place), and thus force them to the high grounds and open fields. I have ambuscades between here and Lexington on foot, with the expectation of bushwhacking stray squads that may attempt to escap Page 367 CHAP. XLVI.] 367 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.U~1O~. from the Snibar Hills to the east. I will put out more to-morrow. I feel it my duty to go to Saline and put things t6 work. The gen- eral is a man of fine judgment, and would give more men if he had them. Two Companies would be very desirable. I will not stay long. Will travel day and night until I return. This notion is, of Course, subjeCt to your better judgment. No word yet from Burns or Meredith. They have 140 men when together. When Meredith returns I will send messengers to report. Escort from Lexington report having had a fight to-day with a party of bushwhackers iu Jackson County, near Hambrights. We had 2 horses wounded on our side and dismounted 3 of the rebels. The sergeant with 20 men charged and drove 60 of the rebels, put up the line, and came back to town. Your friend and servant, HENRY NEILL, Major First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, Gomdg. HEADQUARTERS DISTRIC1~ OF SOUTHWEST MIssouRi, Springfield, Mo., June 14, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General: Two companies of the Arkansas militia are on duty at Berryville, and have been for more than three months, and have done good serv- ice. All of them now are nearly naked and they have no means whatever to cloth themselves. I respectfully request that authority be granted to clothe, those two companies of 50 men each. There is sufficient inferior and condemned clothing here for the purpose. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Springfield, Mo., June 14, 1864. Captain BALL, Company L, Sixth Prov. E. Mo. Mil., near Ozarle, Mo.: CAPTAIN: The general commanding directs that you will relieve the officer an(1 enlisted men of your company now at or in the vicinity of Robinsons Mill, on Finley Creek, with the exception of 1 sergeant and 6 mounted men. Those relieved will report to you for duty, and the sergeant and men remaining will be charged with the protection ott the property of the citizens at and near the mill, the preservation of order and quiet, and the dispersion of bands of guerrillas that may come in the vicinity. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. D. HUBBARD, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. GREENFIELD, Mo., June 14, 1864. Brig. Gen. J. B. SANBORN, Commanding at Springfield, Mo.: GENERAL: Although I am a stranger and a commissioned officer of the lowest rank, I have the presumption to write you a few lilies on the condition of things (ut west. I am just in from Lamar Page 368 368 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. where my company is stationed at this time, and has been since March last, and has effected nothing in the way of putting down the rebellion. With their present strength they never will effect anything, from the fact that they are just like a stake drove down in the middle of a big road. The rebels can go on either side and we cannot help it, from the fact that we are too weak. If we divide and send out a scout we are left too weak at the post to effect any- thing, and the scout is too weak to do anything, for when you divide 40 men you have not many in either squad. The rebels know our strength and condition generally, and when they pass through they go in squads of 80 to 100 men. Then when we run on them they whip us, and we have to skedaddle, which tends to encourage them rather than any other way. Another thing in this arrangement is, in protecting Lamar we protect 1 grocery keeper, 1 doctor, 1 lawyer, 1 member of the Legis- lature, and some 3 jayhawkers, about 10 acres in corn, some 4 or 5 little gardens, a few stolen sheep, some milch cows, and some half dozen horses. Now this is what the post at Lamar amounts to, when, if we had more men, we might kill some of thosQ fellows going north; or, if there are no more men to spare, if we were stationed in some neighborhood where people are at work we would encourage them to work by our presence, even if we were too weak to afford them any real protection, but as it is the post at Greenfield and the one at Lamar are 30 miles apart; then 35 miles to Fort Scott, and no one living between Greenfield and Fort Scott but a very few families, so the rebels have full sway. On the 12th instant about 100 rebels passed this side of Lamar, about 10 miles, going north. They robbed 3 women of 2 horses, all their provisions, and some clothes. The women were traveling. We do not ask to be moved from Lamar particularly. All we ask is to be placed in a condition that we can do something. I pre- sume, if it was necessary, it could be proven that this member of the Legislature is in partnership with the Kansas jayhawkers. I do not set myself up as an adviser or dictator, but I am for doing something, if I can be placed in a condition that I can do some- thing. I am, yours, with respect, JOEL T. HEMBREE, Second Lieut. Go. F, Seventh Prov. Regt., E. Mo. Mu. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 14, 1864. WILLARD P. HALL, Governor of Missouri: Mv DEAR SIR: I am this day in receipt of Judge Porters com- munication, addressed to yourself under date of 7th instant, and for- warded ~o me from the executive mansion, Jefferson City, on the 11th instant. I have carefully perused and noted with interest the different points upon which the judge discourses. I wish others who occupy positions of honor and trust in my district would as freely and frankly write direct to myself. I have a valuable letter from your brother, Hon. William A. Hall, and have telegraphed him asking him to visit me and counsel me touching affairs in hi Page 369 369 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. own and adjoining connties. Judge Porters views touching the provost-marshals bureau are sound. I have heretofore expressed as much both to yourself and General Rosecraus, and I shall press a change of work in that department with earnestness and hope of accomplishing it. My district is subdivided into nine provost- marshal districts, and there is hardly one good provost-marshal in all these sub-districts. If we must have such an extended system of provost-marshals we ought to have the very best of officers for that duty; prudent, moder- ate, firm men, or the irritation they cause will more than balance any good by them accomplished. I am sadly disappointed in Colonel Bassett. He has been drunk every day since his return from Saint Louis with the commission and appointment you so kindly gave him. I hardly know what to do with him, bnt think I shall dig about him and dung him and try him again before I cut him down. I am sure he will do well and prudently when he is sober. We have had music in Arnoldsville since you were here. Thornton is prob- ably in Platte County or Clay, and I hope to get him. The militia on duty are doing very well, but I wish we had good volunteer troops (a few) in their place. The feeling between the two sorts run so strong that I would be glad to relieve them all. In the northwest all is quiet yet. We have not a single soldier in Atchison, Holt, Nodaway, Andrew, Gentry, northern De Kalb, Harrison, Mercer, Daviess, or Grundy Counties. Of the newly organized militia I have called out two companies in this county to enable me to use the men of the Ninth Cavalry in Platte and Clay. In Chariton and Randolph there is just now considerable trouble, caused, I fear, by the conduct of a detective scout sent into that section by the provost-marshal-general on secret service. Colonel Sanderson could not have authorized him to take the course he has, I think. I have to-day received authority from General Rosecrans to stop him, and have promptly done it. The veterans of the Sixth Missouri State Militia have caused some trouble in Clinton and Caldwell. I like the veterans, but really I dread to have them come into the district. Bad men instigate them to deeds of violence and shameful lawlessness, and then some in- jured person shoots the veterans openly or from the brush. I am using as little of the militia as possible; about 600 in the entire dis- trict. I ~m, Governor, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MIssouRI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 14, 1864. Hon. S. PORTER, Hannibal, Mo.: DEAR SIR: I have this day received from His Excellency Governor Hall a communication inclosing your letter to himself, under date of the 7th instant, together with the letter of your sheriff at Colum- bia, relating to certaiX prisoners, with your indorsement thereon. I have carefully perused your letter detailing to the Governor the condition of affairs in your circuit, and note with much interest your views touching the military policy of this department. I would 24 R RVOL XXXIV, PT I Page 370 370 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSJPPJ [CHAP. XLVI. be very glad if many others who hold responsible positions of honor and trnst in my district wonld as freely and frankly write directly to myself. I have no other ambition save that of restoring peace and quiet to my State, and doing all I can as a citizen and soldier to save Missouri in the Union restored. I am in nO degree responsible for the present provost-marshal system, and would be glad to see it modified or abolished altogether, and have so recommended to my superior officers. The great difficulty is in getting good officers for such duty as is required in the proVost-marshals department, and I have diligently labored to obtain good officers in my district, but as they are not appointed by myself I cannot in every instance secure such officers as I would like. The provost-marshalgeneral makes the detail. I have conversed with Governor Hall freely on this point, and he fully understands my views. I wish your statement in relation to the con- duct of Ledergerber were given to me on a separate sheet that I might forward them to department headquarters. He should cer- tainly be punished for the manner in which lie has discharged the duties of his office. Of your indictnieiit of the radicals I have noth- ing to say. I know no party in the discharge of my duties as a sol- dier. I wish there were less of crimination and recrimination among our people. There are bad men in all parties who seek advancement and position by any means, fair or foul. I have no sympathy with the spirit that prevails so extensively in our unhappy State that would drive out and exterminate every man who has ever sympathized with the rebellion. Every man who has taken the oath and given bond, as in your letter indicated, should be treated as a good citizen until he commits a wrong; for the wrong, punish him. There are thousands who in the beginning of the war rushed heedlessly into the sweeping tide, who to-day are as true and loyal to the Government as you and I. Let all such be treated kindly aiid with confidence. I care not so much what a man has been. The question is what he will be in the future. For Gods sake let us save the country and then, if we must, let us quarrel over ordinary politics. I should be glad at any time to learn from yourself of the interference by my subordimiates with the civil authorities in the enforcement of civil law. General Rosecrans Orders, No. 34, compels me as a district commander in certain cases to suspend and prohibit prosecutions. I prefer to aid rather than obstruct the civil law, and will use all the means in my power to aid the civil courts except as above ordered to do otherwise. I will thoroughly investigate the complaint as to the escape of prisoners at Mexico and punish the guilty parties. It looks like bribery, certainly. Lieutenant Campbell will be called to an account speedily. To your suggestion to the Governor that the Missouri Ninth be sent to the front where there is fighting, and Fisk along with them, I can trimly respond amen, so far as it relates to myself, but I can hardly indorse the propositiomi to send out the soldiers. We must have force in North Missouri while the war lasts. That the district can be better commanded than by myself I am as well convinced as you are, and I should obey an order relieving me from this district with much cheerfulness, I assure y,ou. I came to the command with great reluctance, knowing the umihappy divisions that existed among the people, and fearing that with the opening of a bitter political compaign that dissensions would grow Worse. My aim has been to unite rather than estrange the people Page 371 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 371 I have labored to cause a renewal of old friendships which in these nnhappy days have been broken; to put down disorder and restore peace and tranquillity. I have been qnite successful in some portions of the district; in others have not been able to calm the troubled waters. If the people would study to be quiet and mind their own business it would be much easier for military commanders to properly govern their subordinates. I have applied to the proper authorities long since to be transferred to active duty in the field, but have been kept in Missouri by Mr. Lincoln himself. I hope very soon to go to another department, and shall not complain of yourself and others for your efforts to effect my removal, I assure you. Trusting that better days may soon come for Missouri and the country, I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 14, 1864. C~pt. GEORGE H. SMITH Asst. 9. 31. and Supt. Hit. Tel., Saint Louis, Mo.: CAPTAIN: You will push to completion at the earliest possible moment the telegraph line from Saint Joseph to Weston, that we may connect directly with Saint Louis over military lines and via Central Missouri and North Missouri lines. I need the line very much at this present time, and trust there will be no delay in put- ting it up. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., June 14, 1864. General FISK, Saint Joseph, Mo.: Papers in case of Harry Truman sent to you a day or two since for thorough investigation and prompt action. A letter * from Hon. William A. Hall, of Huntsville, detailing atrocities and outrages committed by him, is received to-day and forwarded to you. A re- gard for decency demands that instant action in his case be had. Please to put every engine in operation to secure his prompt punish- ment if he is guilty, and stop his work at once till his case is investi- gated. By order: 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General. SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., June 14, 1864. Col. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General: H. Truman yesterday, after having been ordered three times by myself to send his command to Macon, leave his plunder at Brook- * See p. 324 Page 372 372 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISsIppi. [CHAP. XLVI. field, and report forthwith, sent the following telegram to General Rosecrans, which I caused the operator at Macon to hold from tramis- mission until to-day. I now send it to you. You may have his re- port and understand his wishes: BROOKFIELD. Major-General ROSEcRANS, Saint Louis: I have been in the field according to your orders. I have killed 8bushwhackers. The copperheads want me to leave and break up my band, and all of the Union leagues want me to stay. I have 20 Union men with me that would not stay at home, and have 60 black menall able men. I want to stay here for two weeks more if you will let me. For reference I will give you all the Union men of this county. I have turned over 34 horses, saddles, and bridles to Captain Crandall, in command at this post. All the leagues want me to stay in this county. Answer forthwith, so that I will know what to do. H. T. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., June 14, 1864. Col. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General: The scout and detective that left Macon on the 2d instant was under orders from the major-general commanding and Colonel Sanderson, provost-marshal-general. I had previously ordered him to report in person to the provost-marshal-general an d obtain orders for future action, as I had become thoroughly satisfied that his con- duct was bringing upon me more trouble than all the bushwhackers of North Missouri combined. H. Truman, instead of obeying my order to proceed to Saint Louis, opened communication with the gen- eral commanding and the provost-marshal-general by telegraph and obtained from them an order to make another campaign, and was in the field with his party before I could respectfully remonstrate. On the 8th instant I telegraphed you of his continual bad conduct, and earnestly requested that he be withdrawn from my district forth- with. The general commanding immediately authorized me to take him in hand and send him to Saint Louis, or keep him, as I might think best. I found him as expeditiously as possible, and on the 12th instant he reached Brookfield, on the Hannibal and Saint Joseph Railroad, with 40 contraband horses, 75 negroes, and a large amount of the plunder in his train. I immediately ordered him to report to me in person at my head- quarters without delay. and directed Colonel Williams, at Macon, to send a good officer with 25 men to Brookfield, to take charge of the plunder and the men who had been operating under H. Truman. In the mean time I have been overwhelmed with letters and personal visitations complaining of the outrageously shameful conduct of H. Truman and party. Hangings, shootings, and plunderings have been the order of the day. He has doubtless killed men who deserved death, but at the same time he has stirred up trouble that will cause the death of many good Union men in spite of all I can do. I have finally succeeded in bringing him to my headquarters, and I have this day directed him to proceed to Saint Louis and report to depart- ment headquarters for further orders. I will forward letters fro Page 373 CHAP. XLVI.] 3*73 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. our best citizens setting forth his acts in the field. I will thank you to immediately order him to Saint Lonis, as I discover that he con- siders himself as entirely outside of my jurisdiction. I have directed that the property brought in by him be safely kept at Brookfield, until we can ascertain to whom it rightfully belongs. I fear a reign of terror in Chariton County as the results of H. Trumans cam paigning. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. BROOKFJELD, Mo., June 14, 1864. General FISK: Am I to understand from your order that I am to take the side- arms from H. T.s citizen soldiers? They say they were presented to them by friends. A. W. BILLINGS, Lieutenant. - HEADQUARTERS DIsTRIcT OF NORTH MISsouRI, Saint Joseph, JIb., June 14, 1864. Capt. E. J. CRANDALL, Broolcfield, Mo.: What do you think of the campaign of H. T.? I fear it has been a grand raid for plunder. Letters are pouring in upon me from the best men in North Missouri, complaining of infamous wrongs com- mitted by this chief of scouts. Give me all the information you can. See that all the property is kept close at Brookfield until we can determine what shall be done with it. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. PRIVATE.] BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 14, 1864. General FISK: I think H. T. and his party should be taken out of the coun- try at once, as I am sure their manner of traveling through the country is doing us untold injury. I will write you full particulars. E. J. C[RANDALL], Captain. BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 14, 1864.. General FISK: I have made a good deal of inquiry and find that the taking of horses, arms, and other property by H. Truman has been indiscrimi- nate, from any and all who did not approve his peculiar way of traveling. I met one of H. Trumans heutenants on the train yes-. terday. He was on his way to Quincy with a young lady, as pris- oner, whom he was banishing from the State. I asked by what authority. He says their own. He came up to Macon on the train to-day, and had an old man prisoner he had arrested near Palmyra. He requested me to take charge of him to Brookfield. I told him I should turn the old man over to the provost-marshal at Macon, an Page 374 374 LOUISIANA AND THE ThANS-MISsIssIppl. [CHAP. XLVI. he kept him, saying they did not turn over prisoners. I have had appliCation from one or two men for saddles, bridles, and a wagon, who are Union men. Said property was taken by H. Truman. I had Conversation with a Couple of volunteer aides of H. Truman this p. in., who say they do not know what they will do if H. Truman is taken~ out of the service, as they Cannot make anything in the militia. The provost-marshal got, I think, 2 recruits from the negro bri- gade brought in by H. Truman. The balance have left. I have sent a guard to look after the property at Bucklin, and shall have it moved to this place in the morning. I will send a scout to Keytes- ville, to inquire into affairs there, in the morning. The cause of the trouble has been from acts of citizens who have gone with H. Tm- man and done all kinds of devilment to men who are considered sympathizers, and also to men who have been Union men from the start, but they have been reported as copperheads because some neighbor was mad at them. All seems to have been conducted with perfect looseness and, in all cases, a total disregard of the rights of anybody. If we go in for depopulation and devastation, his course is right; for it is driving every man who has been suspected of secession pro- clivities to the brush, and many who have [noti been engaged, good men, have come in for protection. I tell them to go home; that no more plundering will be permitted in this county by any party, and in all cases when men are known to commit depredations they must be reported forthwith, and that rebels and sympathizers in each district will be held responsible for all depredations committed by bushwhackers, and they must watch out for them; that they (the rebels) have the peace of the country in their own hands, and if they do not want to be annoyed by soldiers they must assist in put- ting down all acts of lawlessness on the part of friends and be ready at all times to report any breach in their districts. E. J. CRANDALL, Captain, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 14, 1864. Capt. E. J. CRANDALL, Brookfteld, Mo.: Your views of H. Truman are sound. I have never indorsed his actions. He has never been under my orders, but acted under orders from the provost-marshal-general. I have finally got him in my own hands, and you may assure all the people that there will be no more of that sort of warfare. Circulate this information as widely as possible in the disturbed district. Give the people, both rebels and sympathizers, to understand that they are to be held responsible for the presence of bushwhackers in their county. They can rout them if they will. Be careful and not lose track of any of the prop- erty. Keep it in your possession until further orders. Did you send me the yellow horse? I [will] buy him from the owner if he is a good one. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General Page 375 CHAP. XLVI.) 375 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 14, 1864. General FISK: I have a sergeant and 8 men at Bucklin. They will bring that property all to Brookfield. in the morning. The yellow horse goes west on way freight in the morning. I have a car and Contraband all ready. I will keep all the property and horses safe. II. Truman has one horse which he claims. Shall I deliver that one to H. Tru- man if he demands him? I hear of quite a number of horses left at different places which I understand are private property of H. Tru- man and his lieutenants. Shall I take in those when found? E. J. CLRANDALLI. GLASGOW, June 14, 1864. General C. B. FISK, Saint Joseph, Afo.: DEAR SIR: There is much trouble in Chariton County, jnst north of us. A Captain Truman, Federal scout, as I am informed, has re- cently been throngh this section, and the latter part of last week shot and hung some 5 or 6 persons. I know nothing of his orders or the persons shot, only the fact that the people were killed. They may have deserved killing, as I learn they were generally rebels. Last night, however, another party, claiming to be a portion of his command, but who were bushwhackers, killed 5 Union citizens, about twelve miles north of this place. The people of all classes are fleeing from the county, and it is feared retaliation will follow re- taliation until there will be no one left to kill. I know you have been advised of these proceedings by telegraph, but I have thought proper to write to you and ask of you to send some discreet man, with a proper escort, to look into the whole matter ~nd reassure the terror-stricken inhabitants. Respectfully, your obedient servant, CLARK H. GREEN. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., Jnne 14, 1864. Hon. WILLIAM A. HALL, Huntsville, Jib., via Allen, Mo.: I have received your letter of the 11th instant. If you can con- sistently visit me at my headquarters, I would be pleased to confer with you touching the condition of affairs in your and adjoining counties. The party of whom you write was stopped in his cam- paign as soon as I could reach him. I am glad you wrote General Rosecrans of his conduct. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, June 14, 1861. Hon. WILLIAM A. HALL, Huntsville, Randolph County, Mo.: DEAR SIR: I am in receipt of your communication of 11th instant, and in reply thereto say that Captain Truman has been stopped i Page 376 376 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI, his mad career, and I have him under arrest here, and shall promptly cause the most thorough investigation into his conduct, and punish him for the great wrongs he has committed. I have ordered all the plunder he brought in with [him] to be safely kept at Brookfield until the rightful ownership shall be established. Captain Truman was not in the field by my order. On the contrary, I have respect- fully, but earnestly, protested against his presence in my district. He was deemed an expert detective by my superior officers, but I am sure General Rosecrans never expected him to [do] aught else but obtain information of the presence of bushwhackers, & c. Captain Truman was under orders from the provost-marshal-gen- eral. Yesterday I received authority to stop him, and he has been promptly stopped. I wrote General Rosecrans that he would cause me more trouble than all the bushwhackers combined, and I guess I was right. I have not yet been informed of the extent of his opera- tions, but I fear the chapter is a dark one, and that many good citi- zens have, been killed and others driven to the brush by the conduct of men from our ranks. No one can regret this more than myself. While I am inclined to, and will, kill every bushwhacker found in his hellish work, yet I will be careful not to cause needress irritation among our people at home. I will not quarrel with any man now about the past. What will he be and do for the future? Shall we save the country first of all? I telegraphed you to-day, asking you, if convenient, to visit me at my head quarters and counsel me touching the administration of affairs in the connties named in your letter. I hope it will be convenient for you to come; if so, please tele- graph me when en route that I may be at headquarters. I have ordered a good officer to go immediately to Chariton and Randolph Counties and correct the impressions that may have gone forth that this system of warfare and infamy was to be the rule. It is a dis- grace to our Christian civilization that men from our ranks should thus wickedly murder and steal, for that is what it is and nothing else. You may assure the people that I shall do all in my power to prevent the recurrence of such damnable outrages in this district. I am giving the men of my command line upon line, precept upon precept, that their mission is to put down and not to create disorder. I shall be glad to see you or hear from you at any time. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. FAYETTE, Mo., June 14, 1864. Colonel DRAPER, 3jEacon, Jib.: Four Union men living 3 miles below Beckelheimers Mills, on this side the Chariton River, were murdered by bushwhackers last night. The messenger did not know how many bushwhackers there were. Three of the men killed were Charles Jinsen, Henry Pattenheimer, and John Jinsen; the name of the other is forgotten by messenger. Major Leonard has not returned yet, and I am unable to send out scout. HENRY S. GLAZE; Cal)tain, Commanding Page 377 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 377 MACON, Mo., June 14, 1864. Brig. Gen. C. B. FISK: I have this moment received the following dispatch from the ser- geant in command at Glasgow: Four Union men killed last night near Keytesville, supposed to be in retaliation for those killed by the Federal scout. Great excitement. Union men fleeing from the country. I have sent a message to Major Leonard. I start a captain and 50 men to Chariton at once. JOHN F. WILLIAMS, Colonel. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 14, 1864, Col. J. F. WILLIAMs, Macon, 1110.: You must speedily look after Chariton County. Send a good officer with sufficient force to Keytesville to clean out the bush- whackers and restore order. There is a large delegation of Union men here from Chariton County, and every man mudorses H. T. and they plead for a continuance of his reign. Do you get any facts touching his late campaign? CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. MACON, Mo., June 14, 1864. Brig. Gen. CLINTON B. FISK: I have no report from Chariton County directly. I hear a thou- sand rumors. Should think Ca.ptain Crandall or Lieutenant Bill- ings better posted, as they are nearer the scene of operations of H. T. Got a letter from Judge Hall, which I forward to you. Think his action ruinous to the Union cause. JOHN F. WILLIAMS. MACON, Mo., June 14, 1864. General FISK: Captain Brockmau has gone with all the available mounted force to Chariton. Captain Smith will be in to-night from Brookfield, and I can leave in the morning if it is still thought best. JOHN F. WILLIAMS, Colonel. SAINT JOSEPH, June 14, 1864. Col. J. F. WILLIAMS, Macon: Go immediately to Chariton County yourself and see to getting out the militia in sufficient force to drive out and exterminate the bushwhackers. Judge Salisbury telegraphs me from Allen to-da Page 378 ~78 LOUISIANA AND TIlE TRANS-MISSISSIppI. [CHAP. XLVI. that 4 of his Union neighbors were murdered last night. Commu- nicate with him if you can. Move with determination and exter- mination. I fear the murders may be in retaliation for killing done by H. Truman. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. SALISBURY, VIA ALLEN, June 14, 1864. Brig. Gen. CLINTON B. FISK: SIR: 0mm the 12th instant, I wrote you in detail relative to the bad acts of men pretending to be Federal soldiers in Chariton County. The bushwhackers, in retaliation, last night murdered at least 4 of our good Union citizens; all were my near neighbors. Will you authorize our citizens of all l)Olitical parties to organize to capture or kill bushwhackers if found with arms? The ladicals and con- servatives are anxious to do so to save our country from destruction. Can we get arms and ammunition? We will clean the country of bushwhackers if we are authorized by you to do so. If you send Federals to the county I hope and believe you will instruct them to act according to the laws of war, and not allow hanging and shoot- ing of unarmed men without a trial. Direct answer care Planters House, Saint Louis. Respectfully, LUCIUS SALISBURY. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 14, 1864. LUCIUS SALISBURY, On N. Mo. Train, or Planters Rouse, Saint Louis, Mo.: Your telegram is received. I will do all in my power to aid the citizens of your section, regardless of party, to drive out the bush- whackers. It will be best to call out the organized militia rather than have irregular organizations. Ihave directed Colonel Williams to go to your section in person at once, and promptly call out and arm the militia. Individuals not attached to militia companies can attach themselves to some good company. We will thus avoid con- fusion of regular and irregular organizations. If you go to Saint Louis, please call upon General Rosecrans and explain in person what you know of the conduct of the party of whom you wrote me. lie was sent up from Saint Louis. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 14, 1864. Capt. CLAYTON TIFFIN, Richmond, Ray county, Mo.: CAPTAIN: You have been ordered wfth your command to Green- ville, Clay County, where there is much to be done in exterminating the bushwhackers, restoring peace and order, & c. Take hold of th Page 379 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.~~IO~. 379 difficult duty with vigor and energy. Report ou arrival there to Captain White, at Liberty, from whom at present you will receive orders. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, JFfo., Jnne 14, 1864. Capt. BENJAMIN F. POE, Corndg. Post, Plattsbnrg, Mo.: CAPTAIN: The general commanding directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your report of the affair at Ridgeley, and in reply to say that it agrees fully with reports of the matter heretofore given at these headquarters. The general commanding desires me to express to you, and through you to your company, his hearty thanks for the gallant conduct of the command on the 10th, and to say that your behavior before the enemy would have done credit to troops of far greater experience than yours. Orders have been issued placing 50 men of your company on permanent duty at and about Plattsburg and authorizing Captain Turney to place on duty 50 of his men (to be stationed at Ridgeley). I have the honor to be, captain, your obedient servant, W. T. CLARKE, First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., Jnne 14, 1864. Capt. D. P. WHITMER, Company F, Fifty-first Regt. E. M. M., Richmond, Mo.: DEAR SIR: You have been ordered on duty at Richmond. Select your men for detail promptly, and with energy, determination, and extermination, pursue the villains who are murdering your people and stealing their substance. Let your administration be firm but prudent. Labor to unite rather than estrange the people. Let all stand shoulder to shoulder, without crimination or recrimination, in saving the country from devastation and carnage. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., Jnne 14, 1864. Col. A. J. BARR, Richmond, Mo.: COLONEL: In acknowledgment and reply to your favor of the 12th instant, would say that I have ordered Captain Tiffin with his com- mand to Greenville, Clay County, and Captain Whitmer has been ordered on duty at Richmond. I trust that everybody will unite and work for the common interest. Let us restore peace, extermi- nate the bushwhackers and thieves, and save the country. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General Page 380 380 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. Major-General CURTIS, PAOLA, June 14, 1864. Fort Leavenworth: I liad a force concentrated at Aubrey at daylight this morning, and shall have it increased to about twelve companies by to-morrow, although from last accounts I think there is no certainty as to the number or position of the enemy. Colonel Ford is in the field be- tween Kansas City and Pleasant Hill. Will I be authorized to fur- nish the militia with forage when called into active service? THOS. J. MoKEAN, Brigadier-General, U. S. Volunteers. Lieut. G. G. BENNETT, PAGLA, KANS., June 14, 1864. Aide-de-Gamp, Olathe, Kans.: Colonel Moonlight has just started from here for Olathe, en route to Aubrey. GEO. S. HAMPTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. PAOLA, KANS., June 14, 18641.30 a. m. Lieutenant-Colonel HOYT, Commandi~~g at Olathe, Kans.: The companies at Coldwater Grove and Rockville are ordered to move to Aubrey, and one company from Lawrence to Olathe. By order of Brigadier-General McKean: GEO. S. HAMPTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. COMMANDING OFFICER, PAOLA, KANS., June 14, 1864. Lawrence, Kans.: Send one company of your command to Olathe immediately, to hold the place while other troops are out. By order of Brigadier-General McKean: GEO. S. HAMPTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. Lient. M. B. CUTLER, OMAHA, June 14, 1864. Plattsmouth, Nebr. Ter.: No troops can be sent from here. If citizens attack troopsthat is, fire upon themthe fire must be returned to such an extent as may be necessary to protect the prisoners. Notify citizens of this order. Use discretion, but protect the prisoners and do your duty at all hazards. By command of Brigadier-General Mitchell: JNO. PRATT, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 381 381 CHAP. XLVII CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UiNION. DENVER, CoLo. TER., June 14, 1864. (Received 11.45 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Indian hostilities on our settlements commenced, as per informatioll given you last fall. One settlement devastated 25 miles east of here; murdered and scalped bodies brought in to-day. Our troops near all gone. Can furnish 100-days men, if authorized to do so, to fight Indians. Militia cannot be made useful unless in the U. S. service, to co-operate with troops. Shall I call a regiment of 100-days men or muster into U. S. service the militia? JOHN EVANS, Governor of Oolora~o Territory. HDQRs. DIsT. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, Minn., June 14, 1864. Maj. JOHN CLOWNEY, Thirtieth Wisconsin Volunteers, Fort Snelling: MAJOR: General Sibley has designated you for the important duty of selecting the site for the establishment of a strong military post on the James River, having confidence in your good judgment and intelligence. To aid you in the accom~plishment of this object he has directed me to give you the following directions, by which you will be governed so far as it is found practicable to do so: First. Upon your arrival With your command at the head of the Coteau Des Prairies, you will immediately dispatch one company of infantry, the company of cavalry (except 10 men, who should be re- tained by you for scouting purposes), and one mountain howitzer, under the command of one of your most trusty and reliable officers, to examine the country along the James River, between the mouth of Elm River and the mouth of Bone Hill River, to ascertain whether timber of sufficient amount and proper quality for the uses of a military post can be found between those points. If the report is favorable, you will at once march to the point designated, and should your own judgment concur with the officers report, you will, after making such arrangements for temporary defenses as are requisite for entire security against attack, proceed with the utmost expedition to the erection of the post buildings, in accordance with the plan furnished you herewith. But if you are satisfied from the report of the officer dispatched to make the examination that there is not timber of quantity and quality sufficient for a military post on the James River, you will then make a selection of a site as near the head of the Coteau Des Prairies on the ridge or high prairie as practicable, having a due regard in locating and establishing the post to securing an ample supply of water without risk in any emergency, and to avoiding any grounds in the vicinity of ravines and depressions or mounds from which the garrison could be assailed by savages under such cover. It is of primary importance that these instructions be rigidly ob- served, as the security of the post depends very much upon so plac- ing the fort that it cannot be approached from any quarter without the assailants being exposed to the fire from it. So soon as the ground is chosen, the measurements of distances made in accord Page 382 382 LOUISIANA AND TIlE TRANS-MISSISSIPpJ. [ChAP. XLVI. ance with the plan, and temporary earth-works and rifle-pits pre- pared, you will proceed to secure the timber for two block-houses, of proper capacity and solidity, to be erected as part of the permanent defenses of Fort Wadsworth. These bnildings once completed, the ordnance, commissary, and quartermasters stores should next be built, so as to secnre the public property against damage from the weather. Then the officers and soldiers quarters should be prepared, and such other tenements as are specified in the plan. You will bear in mind that the rear and ends of the buildings should be made bullet-proof. When all the buildings are completed, you will surround them on the line marked in the plan with a proper stockade, not less than 8 feet high, pierced for musketry, and of materials that are proof against projectiles from small-arms. The more commanding the position of the fort, the greater will be the area of vision from it, as well as its impregna- bility. If water can be found at a reasonable depth, wells should be dug within the defenses as soon as possible, so as to make sure a supply of that indispensable element under all circumstances. The proximity of timber for building and for fuel for a permanent post are, of course, primary considerations, but no trees or underbrush from which an eneniy could annoy the garrison from under cover should be permitted to remain. Working parties should always have their arms at hand in case of attack, amid they should, in addition, be protected by a sufficient force. Strong guards will be required both day and night, and the whole strength of the garrison must be held ready to repel any attempted assault. During the daytime mounted pickets should be statiomied at a distance from the post on high and commanding points, so as to preclude the possibility of a surprise. The officer in com- mand of the detachment to explore the James River region between the indicated points must take every precaution against attack while engaged in the performance of that duty, and select his camp on a high point in the prairie which commands all approaches to it. You will instruct him also to strengthen his position by earth-works and rifle-pits on all sides of his camp. You are especially cautioned to permit no straggling under any pretense. Officers and men must be rigidly prevented from leaving the camp, for, while it is probable that no attempt will be made to assail your main force, you will doubtless be beset by small parties of savages, who will surely cut off stragglers, especially as the construction of a military station so far in their country will prove exceedingly distasteful and annoying to the Indians generally. During the march from Fort Ridgely you will dispatch the scouts, of which valuable force you will be provided with a sufficient num- ber, under Mr. Bottineau as chief, to the front and on the flanks of the line, to reconnoiter and report if any traces of Indians have been discovered. And you will cause the train of wagons to move in two or three parallel lines, at 30 paces distant from each other, whenever the nature of the country will admit it. A portion of your cavalry should be stationed in the front and rear of the- column, and the remainder used as flankers, several hundred yards on each side. Should you be threatened with attack while on the march, you will at once form a corral of the wagons in a circle, with the draft and beef animals on the inside, and so post ~your men [audi the mountain howitzers as to defeiid the approaches from all sides. At night the same precautions will be observed, so as to prevent all danger of Page 383 Ca4i~. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 383 stampede of the animals. In determining the disposition of the com- mand while on the march, there shall be a rear gnard of one company of infantry and one mountain howitzer, in addition to the cavalry mentioned. The other howitzer should be stationed between the cavalry and the infantry of the advance. Capt. J. E. McKusick, assistant quartermaster, has been designated as the quartermaster of the expedition and post. He is experienced in lumbering, and gener- ally well qualified for the general charge of those matters. In choosing the ground for the fort, you will, of course, have in view the advantage of proper drainage, which is an important con- sideration. Remeniber, also, that the bands who infest the region where Fort Wadsworth is to be built are the most expert, daring horse thieves, and take precaution against them accordingly. You will be expected to report to these headquarters by every opportu- nity, giving all the information you possess relative to the progress of the work, the presence of hostile Indians, & c. Upon approach- ing the Head of the Coteau you will probably be communicated with by Gabriel Renville, my chief of scouts, who is encamped with other half-breed scouts and friendly Indians at Skunk Lake, not far distant from your line of march. You can use these scouts when- ever their services are needed, but it is not desirable that they en- camp with the Indians in the vicinity of your command, for rea- sons sufficiently obvious. You will perceive the propriety as well as the policy of permitting no insult or injury by the troops to the Indians who, having signed the conditions upon which is vouch- safed them, are under the direct protection of the Government. You will require a list of these Indians to be furnished you by Gabriel Renville, chief of the upper scouts. Trust yonr train in the valley of no stream, nor in any wooded ravine, without having it pre- viously well examined by cavalry and infantry skirmishers for a considerable distance above and below. By command of Brigadier-General Sibley: I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. C. OLIN, Assistant Adjutant- General. MEMPHIS, TENN., June 15, 1864. (Received 21st.) Maj. Gen. ED. R. S. CANBY: GENERAL: The affair of General Sturgis does not turn out to be as bad as he reported it, though bad enough. Thirty-six hours after he got in 1,600 infaiitry came in by themselves. The loss in men will be from 1,500 to 2,000. I shall repair damages as rapidly as possible. It is generally agreed that the force attacking Sturgis was large. This same force in twenty-four hours can be run into Mobile, and if General A. J. Smith, with 6,000 to 10,000 men, should be sent there, as Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman contemplated, he would be cer- tain to meet the same force that whipped Sturgis. I have tele- graphed particulars to General Sherman. In two days I will have General Smiths troops clothed and paid off, and will have them ready for anything. If, as is alleged, there are 15,000 to 20,000 men on the Mobile and Ohio Road, 12,000 of whom are mounted men, it is an object to hold them there. Ou Page 384 384 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIpPJ. [CHAP. XLVI. railroad runs out about 28 miles. I can make a demonstration to the end of the road with 10,000 men and have the cavalry push on some distance beyond, and if thereby the large force of Forrest can be detained from Major-General Sherman a point will be gained. The infantry, being at the end of the railroad, can be moved at a moments notice to Memphis and shipped in any direction. I have issued orders, and am making a show as though I was again send- ing out to attack the enemy. I am, general, your obedient servant, C. C. WASHBURN, Major-General. MADISON, Wis., June 15, 1864. Major VINCENT, Assistant Adjutant-General: Thirty-ninth Wisconsin Volunteers, Colonel Buttrick command- ing, left Milwaukee for Memphis on the 13th instant; strength, 39 officers and 783 men. Fortieth Wisconsin Volunteers, Colonel Ray commanding, left Madison for Memphis yesterday a. in.; strength, 35 officers and 734 men. Forty-first is to leave Milwaukee to-day. J. D. GREENE. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, June 15, 1864. Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY, Comdg. Military Division of West lllississippi: SIR: I have the honor to forward herewith, in accordance with Special Orders, No. 16, from headquarters Military Division of West Mississippi, an official copy of a report* as called for by that portion of the above-named order as relates directly to the locality of troops, the necessity of occupation, minimum garrison neces- sary for defensive purposes, [and] the additional defeilsive works necessary to secure the same. I have the honor to respectfully state that the other requirements of the order will be met at the earliest practicable moment. I have the honor to be, respectfully, your most obedient servant, N. P. BANKS, Major- General, Commanding. HDQRS. CAVALRY DIVISION, DEPT. OF THE GULF New Orleans, La., June 15, 1864. Maj. GEORGE B. DRAKE, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Department of the Gulf: MAJOR: I have the honor to request that the battalion Sixth Mis- souri Cavalry now serving in Missouri may be ordered to join the *8ee p. 157 Page 385 C~P. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 385 regiment in this department. If an order to this effect can be ob- tained, it is confidently believed that nearly every man of that regi- ment in this department will re-enlist. Their term of service has nearly expired. The regiment is one of the best in the service. Respectfully, your obedient servant, RICHARD ARNOLD, Brigadier- General, Chief of Cavalry. [First indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, June 15, 1864. Respectfully forwarded to the major-general commanding Military Division of West Mississippi. N. ~. BANKS, ]Jfajor- General, Commanding. [Second indorsement.] HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST Mississippi, New Orleans, La., June 28, 1864. Respectfully referred to Major-General Rosecrans, commanding Department of the Missouri, who will direct the battalion to be re- ported to the chief af cavalry, Department of the Gulf, if there should be no pressing necessity for its retention in Missouri. If nec- essary it will be replaced by an equal number. By order of Major-General Canby: B. F. MOREY, Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. [Third indorsement.J HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, July 9, 1864. Respectfully returned to the major-general commanding Military Division of West Mississippi, with the information that my depart- ment has already been stripped of troops to a very alarming extent. I think that ordering the battalion out of the department without replacing it by other troops (which I cannot get) would be very detri- mental to the interests of the service. W. S. ROSECRANS, 3fajor- General, Commanding. [Fourth indorsement.] HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST Mississippi, New Orleans, La., July 21, 1864. Respectfully returned. The battalion will be ordered to report as directed in indorsement of June 28, 1864. It will be replaced by an equal number. By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby: B. F. MOREY, Captain tnd Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. 25 R RvOL xxxiv, PT I Page 386 38~3 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIppI. [CHAP. XLVI. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, June 15, 1864. Brig. Gen. RICHARD ARNOLD, Chief of Cavalry: SIR: The Commanding general directs that you establish at Ken- ner such Cavalry ~ainps of instruction and distribution as may be necessary, removing to that point for this purpose all troops of that arm now encamped in New Orleans or nearer than Kenner to New Orleans. General Reynolds is instructed to cause all troops temporarily located near New Orleans also to make their camps at Kenner. You will please confer with General Reynolds in regard to the best appropriation of the available ground at that point, with a view to the above. The above is communicated by direction of Major-General Banks. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. B. DRAKE, Assistant Adjutant- General. (Similar letter to General Reynolds.) HDQRS. U. S. FORCES ON THE RIO GRANDE Brownsville, Tex., Jane 15, 1864. Brig. Gen. WILLIAM DWIGHT, Chief of Staff: GENERAL: Yours of the 7th instant is at hand. Upon receiving the order to evacuate Pass Cavallo I concluded to withdraw the reg- iment from Aransas Pass, but as yet nothing has been done owing to the want of transportation. It was my intention to bring the regiment here, but I do not understand from your letter whether that is approved or whether it is ordered to New Orleans. As noth- ing can be doue before this reaches you, please advise me what the destination of the regiment will be. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. J. HERRON, Major- General, HDQRs. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, New Orleans, June 15, 1864. Maj. Gen. F. STEELE Comdg. Departinent of Arkansas, Little Rock, Ark.: GENERAL: The return of the~ Department of Missouri shows a much smaller force than I had relied on, and you will employ such of the force in Arkansas as may be necessary for the purpose in pre- venting raids into that State. If the raiding parties succeed in pasY ing your lines they should be pursued so long as there is any pros- pect of success. Let me know what force of the rebels is in your front, what is the condition of your troops, and whether the re-en- forcements and supplies ordered to you have reached their destina- tion. Has your transportation been fully replaced? All the cavalry horses at Saint Louis have been ordered to your department. Gen- eral Washburn reports no rebels in Arkansas east of Jacksonport an Page 387 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNION. 387 cotton plantations. Taylors forces are on the Red River and Atcha- falaya,a portion of them moving in the direction of the Teche. The rebels in Arkansas have been re-enforced by 5,000 Texas infantry. The remainder of the Texan troops, except Whartons cavalry divis- ion, have returned to Texas. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, ED. R. S. CANBY, lUjajor-General, Commanding. LITTLE ROCK, June 15, 1864. Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY (Care Commodore Phelps): GENERAL: Everything will be put in shape for a movement, but from appearances a general advance could not be made without a pontoon bridge. Requisitions were forwarded immediately after my return from the last expedition. The bridge will pro a be here within thirty days, judging from informafion received from the headquarters Engineer Corps. The rebel cavalry are probably nearly all north of the Saline. Two thousand well-mounted cavalry could, by making a detour from here, release all our prisoners on the other side of Red. The same could be accomplished from Fort Smith more easily. White River is threatened by Shelby. Fagans headquar- ters are at Monticello. We intend making a dash at them. Your dispatch of 2d instant was not received until yesterday. Very respectfully, F. STEELE, Mqjor-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE, ]Iliemphis, Tenn., June 15, 1864. Maj. Gen. F. STEELE, Commanding Department of Arkansas: GENERAL: I send you the following reliable information, derived from an intelligent citizen captured on the steamer Clara Ames. The Clara Ames was captured a few miles below Columbia, at Sunny Side, by Marmaduke on the 30th May. My informant, with others, was taken prisoner and sent to Camden. He arrived at Camden on the 6th instant, and left on the 8th, having been paroled by General Price. After his capture he was taken to Marmadukes headquar- ters, a short distance from Columbia. Marmaduke had about 2,500 men and one battery of six guns, viz, four 6-pounders, two 12- pounders, two 18-pounders, and one 20-pounder Parrott. On his way to Camden he met another battery of four guns going to Mar- umaduke. At Monticello he found General Fagan encamped with about 1,500 mounted men and a battery of four guns. General Price had about 5,000 men at Camden, with some artillery. On his return he found General Hawthorn encamped at Hampton with 1,500 infantry, just up from Red River, and he understood more were expected. Kirby Smith he understood was at Shreveport. General Price advised him to return via Napoleon, instead of Little Rock, as he was told that by that time Shelby had no doubt cut th Page 388 388 LOUISIANA AND TIlE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. railroad between Little Rock and Devalls Bluff. He thinks Price, as soon as he can get his men together and make his arrangements, intends to move north to Missouri, first cleaning you out while on the way. I am, general, your obedient servant, C. C. WASHBURN, Major- General, Commanding. HARRIS& NS FERRY, 8 MILES BELOW CLARENDON, June 15, 1~64. (Via Devalls Bluff.) Capt. C. H. DYER: I can hear nothing of parties trying to cross the river. Have been down the river as far as Aberdeen. If I had one good infantry regi- ment with the cavalry I have, I would like to cross the river and weed Shelby out. If I remain on this side the river can I have 100 saqks oats brought down on some boat going down the river and have them lauded here? Tl ere is no forage in this country and we have noth- ing but grass for our horses. Respectfully, & c., W. F. GEIGER, Colonel, Commanding. DEVALLS BLUFF, June 15, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. A. CARR: Two boats arrived yesterday and this a. m. They saw no enemy at Clarendon. A gun-boat was there. Scout sent across the river discovered nothing of importance. The 200 guerrillas before re- ported had left. No force was found west of Cache River. J. K. MIZNER, Colonel Third Michigan Cavalry. PINE BLUFF, June 13, 1864: Capt. C. H. DYER, Assistant Adjutant-General: Airived here with my command an hour since; all safe. I had a terrible time getting through the swamps and across bayous. I saw no Confederate troops or guerrillas. From all the information I could gather from white people and negroes I am led to believe that there are three guerrilla bands who occasionally make their appeai-- ance in the Richwood Swamps; one under command Captain Run- nells, with a force of some 60 men; one under Captain Roberts, 40 men; one under Captain Nall, 20. They do not seem to have any particular abiding place. I have what I deem reliable information that a man by the name of Messengei- has been conscri~)ting men in the Richwood bottoms. He succeeded in getting about 80 men, most of them deserters from Prices army. He was to have crossed the Arkansas River five days ago to join Prices army, supposed to be concentrating north of the Washita River. I could not get any information of any troops hay Page 389 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 389 ing crossed to the south side of the Arkansas River either above or below Arkansas Post. I captured a man who I believe belongs to Captain Nails band of guerrillas. Mr. Mason, who lives at Masons Mill, on Plum Bayou, informed me, after seeing him shot, he was a desperate guerrilla. I am now crossing my command over the river. A. ERSKINE, Colonel, Commanding Thirteenth Illinois Cavalry. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST Mississippi, New Orleans, La., June 15, 1864. Maj. Gen. W. S. ROSECRANS, Comdg. Dept. of the Missouri, Saint Louis, Mo.: GENERAL: Your communication of the 29th ultimo has been re- ceived. The force in the Department of the Missouri is much smaller thau I supposed, and I have to-day instructed General Steele to use the force in Arkansas to prevent, as far as possible, raids into Missouri, and to pursue raiding parties if they succeed in passing through his lines. ED. R. S. CANBY, Major- General, Commanding. HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MississrP~I, Natchez, Miss., June 15, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General, Dept. of Missouri: SIR: I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of instructions just given to the inspector-general of your department, and forwarded to him direct, in accordance with orders from major-general com- manding, in order to save time. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN M. WILSON, Capt. of Engineers and A. L G., Mil. Div. of West Miss. [Inclosure.] HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST Mississippi, Natchez, Miss., June 15, 1864. ASSISTANT INSPECTOR-GENERAL Department of Missouri: SIR: The commanding general directs that you will immediately furnish this office with such reports, statements, & c., as are neces- sary to exhibit fully the present actual condition of the troops of this command. In making your report you will specify fully the actual condition of each corps, division, brigade, and regiment of the com- mand, embodying the reports of your assistants, being careful to recognize, the fact that you are to report on everything that comes under your supervision in the line of your duty, without regard to rank. Your attention is particularly called to the cavalry, artillery, and supply departments and transportation service, both by land and water. In the cavalry branch you will report as to its organizatipn and efficiency, and the condition of each regiment in your command a Page 390 890 LOUISIANA AND THE ThANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. to efficiency, organization, and equipment, stating whether in your opinion any of these regiments should be consolidated or dismounted. The artillery you will report as to organization and efficiency, and the number and caliber of guns, thQ condition of men and animals, efficiency of officers, & c., with number and designation of batteries. In the supply department you will include quartermaster, commis- sary, and ordnance departments, giving statements as to their organ- ization, efficiency, probable amount of material on hand for a given- sized army, for a given length of time. In the transportation department you will report fully the amount on hand, giving the condition of animals and wagons, capacity, length, and direction of railroads, and condition and capacity for troops and material in the water transportation. You are directed to see that the equipment of troops is reduced to the minimum, in accordance with orders from War Department, and that the troops are constantly kept in such condition as to be able to move at an hours warning in any direction, paying particular attention to this subject in all future inspections. The general commanding directs that these instructions be forwarded to you, personally, in order to save time, but a copy will be forwarded to the commanding general of your department. It is desired that your report be forwarded at the earliest possible moment. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant. JOHN M. WILSON, Gapt. qf Engineers and A. I. G., 111 ii. Div. W. Miss. SAINT Louis, June 15, 1864. (Received 12.30 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK: I have ordered cavalry horses purchased at Detroit, Chicago, In- dianapolis, and Columbus to this point. Three thousand will be forwarded to Arkansas and Mississippi as rapidly as transportation can be furnished. General Hatch and Captain Coryell, assistant quartermaster, are acting efficiently and energetically. Will leave to-night for Cincinnati. JAS. A. EKIN, Lieutenant- Colonel. SAINT Louis, Mo., June 15, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Pilot Knob: The report that Shelby is at Batesville comes also from Colonel Livingston, who has just left Little Rock. I guess it is true; if so, he will quite probably strike your outposts, and also Pilot Knob, and no doubt has some of the artillery taken from Steele, with which he can do good shooting. You will reduce the stock of stores on hand at both Patterson and Centreville, and will not-allow a large stock to accumulate at Pilot Knob; this I give as a general direction for the summer while aim incursion in force is probable. You will instruct commanding officers at Patterson and Centreville not to stand a siege if the result should seem very doubtful, and Page 391 ChAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 391 above all, to keep thoroughly informed of the movements of the enemy if he enters the State in large force, and drive their posts in the ground and follow him, unless he should move directly on them. How much cavalry are dismounted in your command? I want a strong scout sent under Major Wilson into Arkansas, as far as practicable toward or beyond Pocahontas, to ascertain the truth of the report as to Shelby, and to fight whatever they can find. Get it up at once. THOMAS EWING, JR., Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS SAINT Louis DISTRIcT, Saint Louis, Mo., June 15, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Gape Girardeau: The evening dispatches contain a report that Shelby is at Bates- ville, contemplating a raid into Missouri. Advise commanding officer at Bloomfield, and order him to keep scouting parties well down toward the Arkansas line, and, if possible, arrange for the communication of information by citizens living in Randolph or Greene Counties, Ark., in case of a movement in any considerable force into Missouri, whether it be in the direction of New Madrid, Bloomfield, Patterson, or Rolla. He may promise such citizens a large bonus on account of the hazard of the service, He will also employ spies, if they can be had, to go to the camp of the enemy and ascertain his strength and purposes. You will see that all reasonable and usual charges for such service are paid, and will use every p6ssible means to prevent surprise and to keep informed of the strength and plans of the enemy. Is it possible for an en- emy to come up east of Bloomfield and west of Little River and cut the garrison at Bloomfield off from retreat on Cape Girardeau? THOMAS EWING, JR., Brigadier- General. SAINT Louis, Mo., June 15, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Gape Girardeau: Shelby doubtless has some artillery, and, if so, Bloemfield may have to be evacuated if he approaches in large force. To prepare for that contingency you had better, I think, withdraw both compa- nies of infantry from Bloomfield and supply their places with one or more companies of cavalry, depending on the number of cavalry which can be supplied with forage. You will send at least one ad- ditional company of cavalry there, so as to enable Colonel Hiller to scout the country thoroughly south to and below the State line, and if practicable to feed them send him two or three companies. In- struct him to keep himself apprised of the approach and movements of an enemy, so as to make it impossible to be snrprised or cut off from Cape Girardeau, but if cut off from there go to Patterson. THOMAS EWING, JR., Brigadier-General Page 392 392 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. CAPE GIRARDEAU, June 15, 1864. General EWING, Commanding: The following from Charleston: Colonel ROGERS: Citizens of Arkansas report Kitchen at Scatterville with 300 men, and still re- cruiting. Says he thinks they intend to attack this place. I have commenced building a stockade. Lieutenant Calvert, from the swamps, says Edwards has killed 9 guerrillas since he got into the swamps. I heard of 80 guerrillas yesterday 12 miles from here, going toward Sikeston; think probably but 40 were there. EWING. Edwards is still after them. ROGERS, Colonel. HEADQUARTERS SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT, Saint Louis, Ito., June 15, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Cape Girard~au: Where is Scatterville? You will construct a covered way from Fort A to the river. Send the smallest of the negro companies to I~ew Madrid without delay. Keep me advised as to the execution of my orders. Do not hesitate to do, or suggest, whatever you deem advisable for preparation. Orders have been issued to General McCormick to organize, by volunteering, one company from each of his seven regiments in my district, the officers to be recommended by him for appointment by General Rosecrans. This will give the company you want at Bloomfield. It will report to you. THOMAS EWING, JR., Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, Hermann, AIjo., June 15, 1864. Capt. H. HANNAHS, Asst. A6~jt. Gen., Saint Louis District, Mo.: CAPTAIN: I have just returned from a scout. Was 40 miles south- west of this place. Scouted the country thoroughly; could hear of no guerrillas. I am informed by a negro that there is a band of guerrillas concentrated near Pinckney, in Warren County. I can go and clean them out if the general will permit me to do so. I have had no orders from headquarters in regard to crossing the Missouri River. I am, captain, respectfully, yont obedient servant, W. T. HUNTER, Captain Company It, Third Mo. State Milita Cavalry. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., June 15, 1864. Brigadier-General BROWN, Warrensburg, JJIo.: The major-general commanding directs that you report immedi- ately what troops you now have guarding the railroad bridges in your district. Are they mounted troops, and, if so, would it not be advisable to replace them by infantry? JAS. TOTTEN, Brigadier-General, Chief of Staff Page 393 CHAP. XLVI.] CO1~RESPONDEi~WE, ETO.IINION. :393 WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 15, 1864. Brig. Gen. JAMES TOTTEN, Chief of Staff: I have the honor to report that a detachment of the Fourth Mis- souri State Militia are guarding the bridges east of Sedalia. West of that place I am trying to guard the bridges and the workmen em- ployed in building the railroad by a chain of patrols. Infantry would be much better for bridge guards and guards at our depots, as I have to haul forage from 35 to 50 miles, taking large escorts that couJd be better employed. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 15, 1864. Brig. Gen. JAMES TOTTEN, Chief of Staff: I ordered one company of the Fourth Missouri State Militia to Saline County on the 7th, which on the 10th was ordered to be re- lievod by two companies of the First Missouri State Militia. Last fall I built good stockade forts at Miami, New Frankfort, and Cam- bridge City. At Arrow Rock, Marshall, Brownsville, and Cambridge City there are home-guard companies. The force sent to Saline County will take, in haversacks, their rations, and be relieved by other troops every ten days. The guerrillas can concentrate force enough to overpower small escorts, and it is not practicable to estab- lish small camps about that part of the country. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF CENTRAL MISSOURI, Warrensburg, Mo.; June 15, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General, Saint Louis: MAJOR: I have the honor to report that the concentration of the troops of this district for the purpose of discipline and drill, in obedience to the instructions of the major-general comnianding, leaves a large proportion of the country liable to the raids of guer- rilla bands, and while it is not possible to entirely prevent them, yet I respectfully represent that I think that they may be lessened by calling into active service a few coffi p anies of Enrolled Missouri Militia for local protection, as requested in my dispatch of May :30. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Gommanding. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 15, 1864. Maj. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General: I respectfully request that one company of the Illinois Regiment~ ordered to this district stop at Jefferson City, one at Sedalia, and the balance move to this place. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers Page 394 394 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. ~~HAP. XLVI. KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 15, 1864. (Received 10.15 a. in.) Captain STEGER: Major Pritchard, with Companies B and H, left at 6 p. m. for Raytown [and] Westport; 20 on Blue, with Capt. William H. Greene; 25 with Colonel Ford, Hickman Mills, scouting on Blue. JAS. H. FORD, Colonel, Commanding. WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 15, 18645.50 p. m. Col. J. H. FORD, Pleasant Hill, Mo.: Direct Major Pritchard to remain and scout the country in the vicinity of Raytown. By order of Brigadier-General Brown: J. H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. BATT. FIRST Cay., MISSOURI STATE MILITIA, Col. JAMES MCFERRAN, Germantown, Mo., June 15, 1864. First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia: SIR: I have the honor to submit the following supplemental report of my command from June 10, 1864, to June 15, 1864: One non-commissioned officer and 10 men started on the morning of the 11th with orders to scout the country down the south side of Grand River, as far east as Whites Ferry on said river, and return on the north side of the river, scouting the country west as far as the month of Muddy Creek. Said detachment returned on the night of the 14th, traveling 120 miles. John T. GoodiBrake, captain Company B, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, sent in charge of 10 men with instructions to search the country northwest of this station for lost stock, mules, and horses belonging to this command, and also to search the country on Muddy Creek for guerrillas, returned on the night of the 14th, traveling about 90 miles. Sergt. Joseph McClure, of Company K, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, was sent in charge of 15 men to Osceola, Saint Clair County, Mo., for the purpose of arresting and sending to district headquarters, Warrensburg, Mo., 5 citizens of that county; 25 men on duty escorting forage train. Lieut. B. F. Johnson, Company K, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, in command of 44 men guard- ing the country on the Osage River. I have a line of picket guards extending from Taberville, Mo., down the north side of the Osage River to within 8 miles of Osceola, Mo. I also have patrol guards extending from Taberville, Mo., to Osceola, Mo.; the patrol guards have been kept constantly on the move for the last live days and have traveled near 30 miles each day, making 150 miles. I will just remark that I have spared no pains in guarding the Osage couiitry, and have the pleasure of reporting to you the country perfectly quiet. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, HENRY F. PEERY, Capt. Co. K, First Cay., M. S. ]JL, Comdg. Station Page 395 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 395 SPRINGFIELD, Mo., June 15, 1864. Major-General ROSECRANS, Commanding Department of the Missouri: GENERAL: Captain Cassairt, Company I, Eighth Missonri State Militia Cavalry, commanding at Forsyth, Mo., has returned from a reconnaissance to the month of the north fork of White River, bringing in with him 5 or 6 prisoners of General Shelbys com- mand. The prisoners belong to Colonel Coffees regiment, and state that General Shelby had furloughed nearly all of his men until the 10th of this month, at which time Colonel Coffees command, numbering 800 men, was to mass at Salem, Fulton County, Ark., and Shelbys other forces were to assemble at Batesville. Shelby is running all the mills, both saw-mills and grist-mills, on or in the vicinity of White River, from the mouth of North Fork down, and the lumber sawed is of bridge and pontoon dimensions, and the men say is to be used for these purposes. Every indication is that the rebels will advance a large force of infantry and artillery directly north at an early day. They live upon parched corn and a small amount of fresh beef. Shelby has four pieces of artillery. JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., June 15, 1864. General SAN~ORN, Springfield, Mo.: The general commanding authorizes you to clothe the two com- panies of Arkansas Militia at Berryville in the manner proposed by you. The clothing should be issued on regular requisitions, approved by you, and a copy of this telegram and yours, to which this is a reply, to show the necessity for the issue. The general thinks you had better postpone your visit here until after General Canby has moved and developed his plans. ~. D. GREENE, Assistant A6~jutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Springfield, Mo., June 15, 1864. Colonel ALLEN, Commanding at Mount Vernon: COLONEL: Your favor of the 13th is received and contents noted. If there is evidence to convict the two ladies of being spies, you will send them to the provost-marshal here for trial, sending the names and residences of the witnesses. If there is no evidence, you will hold them in custody such lengfh of time as you may think the pub- lic interests require and then release them upon their taking the oath. I have information from other sources that Major Pickler was near Pineville last Friday night with 400 men. These men are mostly from Shelbys command and is the force referred to in the letters, no doubt. Keep fully informed aiid call out the militia whenever you need them. It will not do to weaken the towns to Page 396 396 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. much, but all that is possible must be done to hold both the town and the country. The burning of Melville is a bad affair. Cit. izens and soldiers must be on the alert. Seely and Hanly, the mur derers, both got away two nights ago. See if you cannot catch them about their homes pretty soon. Catch them, if possible, and send them in here again. Very respectfully, yours, & c., JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI, Springfield, Mo., June 15, 1864. Lieut. JOEL T. HEMBREE, Company E, Seventh Provisional Regiment, Lamar, Mo.: Your communication of the 14th instant came duly to hand and the contents have been considered. I have already taken steps to increase the force at all the posts in the western tier of counties by calling out the entire militia force of several counties. The object to be gained by holding these posts is not the protection of a few men residing there, in person or property, so much as to pre- vent all bands of guerrillas and forces of the enemy going north. I desire to hold both towns and counties, if possible, throughout the district. If it is found impossible, then I shall concentrate and hold what I can. I shall be glad to hear from you and any other officers under my command at any time. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN B. SANBORN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., June 15, 1864. General FISK, Saint Joseph, Mo. Your dispatches with reference to Harry Truman received. You have misunderstood the tenor of my dispatch of yesterday, which directed you to arrest and punish him. He should not be sent here but tried on the spot where his villainies have been committed. I have telegraphed the commanding officer at Macon to intercept him and send back to you in irons. The commanding general wants your attention invited to the fact that, within the limits of your command, you represent him in all military matters, and in the case of Harry Truman you should have arrested him so soon as you were satisfied of his rascality, irrespective of whose orders he was serving under. The general commanding is now satisfied that Harry Truman is a villain, and desires you to bring him to a speedy trial where all the facts of his case may be fully developed. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant A~jutant- General Page 397 Ca& ~. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 397 SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., June 15, 1864. Col. 0. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General, Saint Louis, ]lfo.: My dispatch of yesterday in reference to H. T. was sent you sev- eral hours previous to the reception of yours on the same unhappy theme. You have misconstrued my telegram as answer to yours. I did not send him to Saint Louis, but have him in prison. I have ordered the arrest of his confederates in crime, and shall put the whole party through rapidly and thoroughly. I stopped him in his mad career as soon as he could be found after the receipt of General Rosecrans telegram of 8th instant. You will remember, colonel, that he was ordered out on his last campaign directly from depart- ment headquarters, of which I was not advised until I heard of his operations in the field. I had respectfully and earnestly protested against his continued presence in my district, but H. T.s impor tunities prevailed. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., June 15, 1864. Brigadier-General FISK: If half the reports of Trumans and Gilstraps operations are true they ought to be shot. You must take these matters up thoroughly and assure law-abiding people, as you have always done, that the rights of all will be respected and defended. What we ask of the citizens is a faithful performance of duty and co-operation in the task of protection to the rights of all. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., June 15, 1864. Major-General RbSECRANS, Commanding Department of the Missourt: I have sent a force of 100 men under reliable officers to Chariton County. They will remain at Keytesville and Brunswick until the militia can be properly organized to take care of the country. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Saint Louis, Mo., June 15, 1864. General FISK, Saint Joseph, Mo.: I have seen Poindexter, of Randolph, who is under bonds, and written him a note to use his influence in favor of law and order among tb e rebel sympathizers. Keep the secret and give needful orders to secure him from m Aestation or outrage. He will do good. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General Page 398 398 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSlppI. [CHAP. XLVL MACON, Mo., June 15, 1864. Brig. Gen. CLINTON B. FISK: Colonel Greene, assistant adjutant-general, telegraphs to arrest H. Truman, put him in irons, and send him to you. The train from Saint Joseph is in the ditch at Callao. I shall take some men with me on the western train and arrest him there. His partner, Brown, as he calls himself, is now in the guard-house here by my order. Brown has a man here under arrest, whom I shall release, as 1~here are no charges against him. Colonel Williams left for Chariton County this morning. Captain Smith will be in command here. DAN. M. DRAPER, Lieutenant- Colonel Ninth Cavalry. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 15, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel DRAPER, Macon, Mo.: Arrest the Gilstrap who accompanied H.~ T. on his late campaign and send him to me under guard on next train. Let no villains con- nected with the damnable outrages escape. Iron Brown. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 15, 1864. Capt. E. J. CRANDALL, Brookfteld, Mo.: Be very careful and not allow any of the H. T. party to escape. Arrest the whole of them and send to me under strong guard. Tell the people that I have matters in my own hands now, and that pun- ishment will be meted out to the guilty and the rights of the people respected and maintained. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General. General FISK: BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 15, 1864. Mr. Veatch, Mr. Hide, and Mr. Horsley, from Keytesville, are here claiming property taken by H. Truman. I know nothing of the men. I have made some inquiry and think they ai~e not bad men; they say they sent letters from prominent Union mei~ in that viciiiity to H. Truman. What shall I do about them if they can produce satisfactory evidence of their loyalty? Shall I deliver them their property? E. J. CRANDALL, Captain. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 15, 1864. Capt. E. J. CRANDALL, Brookfield, Mo.: Your action is approved. Let the people understand that H. Tru- man was not in this district by my authority, but against my mos Page 399 Ca& p. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 399 earnest reinonstrances. The provost-marshal-general did not, of course, expect that a detective scout would thus conduct the cam- paign of secret service. All property will be returned by my or- ders, upon proper showing that it was taken unlawfully from loyal citizens. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. BROOKFIELD, Mo., June 15, 1864. General FISK: Reports come in this morning of troubles near Keytesville again. I sent Lieutenant Lewis with 50 good men early this morning to Keytesville, with all necessary instructions. I have heard that a company of 50 are in that vicinity from Macon. I think they are the men that have been seen; they are good men and my men will co-operate with them. I have instructed them to look out sharp for the Macon company. Some twenty sympathizers have been here since last night to see me, and they understand that they are to be held responsible for all trouble hereafter from their men, and bush- whackers are included as theirs. I told them we would be responsi- ble for the acts of all men who are in the service, I instructed Lieutenant Lewis that no pillaging or thieving would be allowed, and I hold him personally responsible for the conduct of his men. They are well armed and will not return until they make a thorough scout. I think in a day or two the excitement caused by so much recent lawlessness on the part of our men will subside. Now bush- whackers will not be taken prisoners. I sent the yellow horse and contraband this morning. E. ~. ~., Captain. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 13, 1864. Capt. E. J. CRANDALL, Broolcfteld, Mo.. Would it not be better for me to bring all the H. T. plunder to Saint Joseph? I could then see the claimants and learn much of the H. Truman campaign from them. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS POST, Liberty, Mo., June 15, 1864. Brig. Gen. C. B. FISK, Oorndg. District of North Missouri, Saint Jose ph, Mo.: I have the honor to report my arrival from a scout taken for the purpose of capturing persons represented to have been sworn into the Confederatu service by Colonel Thornton. I succeeded in cap- turing all but two of the members on my list, and they were in the brush. I have been taking their statements to-day~and will be ready to start for Saint Joseph to-morrow. There is a great number o Page 400 400 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIppI. [CHAP. XLVI. men of Clay County who. had left their homes in the last few days and gone in the brush. It is my opinion that Thornton will rally a considerable force in this county. I arrested a man whilst I was out who had the confidence of all the Union men of this county and was regarded as being a strong Union man, but I find from the evidei~ice that he has been with Col- onel Thornton, which fact he acknowledged to. I am satisfied that Captain Garth will not succeed in raising his company. I think it important to have at least another company in this county. With the present force here I cannot do the scouting that is necessary to be done and keep a sufficient guard at this post. I have a scout of 30 men 12 miles from town at this time, lying on the road for the purpose of capturing them as they pass. I did not succeed in seeing but one whilst I was out. I shot his horse, but failed to get him. I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. B. KEMPER, Capt. Company K, Ninth Cavalry, Missouri Slate lllilitia. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 15, 1864. Maj. R. LEONARD, Commanding at Fayette, Mo.: MAJOR: I am directed by the general commanding to acknowledge the leceipt of your communication of 10th instant, and to state that he feared the Ninth would lose their good old bushwhack-killing reputation unless they exterminate the villains that are overwhelm- ing the counties of Boone, Howard, Chariton, and others. Pursue the rascals with all the vigor possible and exterminate them surely. The obstructions placed in your way by the movements of H. Tru- man are removed, now that lie is mustered out of the scout service. His career has been decidedly a bad and bold one. I am, major, very respectfully, G. A. HOLLOWAY, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 15, 1864. ABBOT, Esq., Jatan, Mo.: SIR: I have the honor to request you to meet me at these headquar- ters on Wednesday, June 22, 1864, to confer with other citizens of your county and myself touching the unhappy condition of affairs in Platte County, Mo. I am authorized to arrest yourself and others, but this I prefer not to do; would rather have you visit me upon invitation, to see if we cannot agree upon a plan to unite the good people of Platte County in an effort to put down existing troubles and to restore peace and quiet in that and adjacent counties. Your position and influence are such that your energies, properly directed, would be productive of much good. Trusting that you will not fail to respond to this invitation, I am, sir, very respectfully, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier-General, Commanding Page 401 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 401 (One copy of above sent to each of following-named persons: Dr. Rixey, William Falkner, E. H. Norton, W. C. Chesnut, Dr. Walker, Jesse Morin, Platte City, Mo.; William C. Handly and C. W. Sayle, Ridgeley, Mo.; Ruff Maggott, John Williams, Rice Keller, New Market, Mo.; Wilford Middleton, Miles Harington, William H. Per- rin, Alexander Reed, William Bywaters, Camden Point, Mo.; Dr. Camaugh, John Pepper, Weston, Mo.; Green K. White, Parkyille, Mo.) HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., June 15, 1864. Maj. Gen. S. R. CURTIS, Fort Leaven worth, Kans.: GENERAL : Yours introducing Major Wright was duly presented. I am expecting other troops soon. I shall take immediate steps to remove Captain Woods with his company to Platte City, and I shall organize a home guard under the auspices of the major until I get troops. It is a difficult question to solve, but really, in my opinion, neither class of militia ought now be on duty in Northwest Missouri. Allow me to tender you my most sincere thanks for the kindly in- terest you manifest in behalf of my command and for the many kindnesses extended me officially and otherwise. Be assured that everything that can be done to foster and protect our loyal people will be done speedily and gladly. I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier- General. PAOLA, KANS., Jane 15, 1864. Lient. G. G. BENNETT, Olathe, Kans.: See Colonel Keller about militia. A company should be at Shaw- nee, another at or near the Mission, and one at Oxford, if practi- cable, the object being to replace the volunteer companies. It is probable the 300 cannot be raised. Report to-morrow morning what officers of the court are still at Olathe. Let Lieutenant Donovan and Captain Shaw remain at Olathe until further orders. Will com- municate about court-martial further to-morrow. THOS. J. McKEAN, Brigadier-General, U. S. Volunteers, Corndg. District. PAOLA, KANS., June 15, 1864. Col. THOMAS MOONLIGHT, Gommanding, Aubrey, Kans.: Colonel Ford was at Raytown last night, 6 miles northeast of Hickman Mills. THOS. J. MeKEAN, Brigadier-General, U. S. Volunteers, Gomdg. District. 26 R RVOL XXXIV, PT I Page 402 4O~ LOUISIAN ~ AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVI. PAGLA, KANS., June 15, 1864. Col. THOMAS MOONLIGHT, Aubrey, Kans.: Keep what officers you want, regardless of the court-martial. Col- onel Ford was at Raytown last night, northeast of Hickman Mills. Captain Huntoon will be sent east on line to-morrow. The company at Trading Post will have to remain; the militia not likely to be on hand. Colonel Fords assistant adjutant-general at Kansas City will be notified from here of your move, and you can probably commu- nicate with the colonel on your way. Be careful to guard against accident with his troops. THOS. J. McKEAN, Brigadier-General, U. S. Volunteers, Comdg. District. PAOLA, KANS., June 15, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel SNODDY, Mound Gity, Kans.: If you can get one company at Potosi and keep the one at Mound City, we can do the rest. I have ordered back the 3,000 rations which I had previously ordered from FQrt Scott to Mound City for your command. You will have to draw your rations from Fort Scott on regular provision returns for the actual number of men in service. Transportation for the rations will be furnished from Fort Scott. THOS. J. McKEAN, Brigadier-General, U. S. Volunteers, Comdg. District. FORT LARNED, KANS., June 15, 1864. Maj. C. S. CHARLOT, Assistant Adjutant- General, Department of Kansas: I have the honor to report, after making all necessary arrange- ments for the defense of Saline, I moved with 40 men for Smoky Fork Crossing, where I arrived on the evening of the 9th; distance, 35 miles. I found the ranch entirely deserted. This being one of the most important and dangerous points on the road, as it is thought the Denver mail will now travel this route, I proceeded on the fol- lowing morning to erect a block-house from timbers which I found already cut, and which were already hewed on two sides, but it was found necessary to hew the other two sides on accoum~t of the crookedness of the logs. On the 13th, having one story of the build- ing up, left it with instructions, in charge of Lieutenant Ellsworth, .of the Seventh Iowa Cavalry, to finish, and escorted the stage to W~dnut York, a distance of 40 miles, and camped at a point where the ~road intersects the old Santa F6 road, and where the Leaven- worth and K~n~as City mails are due at the same time. I found this ranch entirely deserted, and theowner, who is here, says some of his stock was run off by the Cheyennes. This is ;an important point, and distant from Lamed 45 miles. I intend to brdld a block-house here on my return. By delaying the first stage until the next arrives, our escort will answer for both stages to Lamed. Arrived at Fort Lamed on the evening of the 14th, during a very heavy thunder storm, aud found the commandem- of the post with about hajf the garrison an .a s~cou Page 403 CHAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 403 after Jildians, but they got no Indians but plenty of buffalo. Cap- tain Parmetar, of the Twelfth Kansas Infantry, in command here, is reported by every officer and man that I have heard speak of him as a confirmed drunkard. Fort Lamed is only a fort in name, as there are no defenses. An attempt has been made to throw up breast-works around it, or one-third of it, as the Pawnee Creek, on which it is built defends the other two-thirds. This breast-work averages about 20 inches high, with the ditch on the inner side. The huts are built of adobe, of a very inferior quality, the sod being sandy, and they are covered by little crooked poles, with dirt and grass thrown on the same, and I do assure you the sight presented in the huts occupied for quartermaster and commissary stores was awful. The water had been streaming down amongst the corn, flour, beans, and everything else, and by this rain alone over 100 sacks of flour were ruined; besides, I saw over 1,000 bushels of corn, according to Lieutenant Crockers (the assistant quartermaster) estimate, which was ruined. He assures me that over $5,000 worth has been lost in the last twelve months. I think this loss might have been mate- rially lessened by proper attention of officers responsible, and I think the mens time could be much better employed in the erection of stone buildings, instead of going every few days on fruitless scouts, as there is good building stone within 3 miles of the place. It is my opinion that these scouts tend to run horses down, with no prospect whatever of meeting the Indians; and that the com- manders of these little posts should be instructed to adhere to their escort duties, improving their defenses, and to drill, and if the In- dians are to be fought a sufficient force should be sent to crush them out. I have had several accounts of the battle or skirmish that took place between the Colorado troops~and the Cheyennes. Fifteen wag- ons were purchased on the streets of Denver City, and Lieutenant Eayre; with two mountain howitzers and 84 men, all told, went in search of Indians, with instructions t1 burn bridges and kill Chey- ennes whenever and wherever found. With his 84 men and only 15 wagons he wandered off out of his district, within 50 miles of this place. The Indians, finding his command well scattered, his wagons being behind without any rear guard, artillery in the center l~ miles from them, and the cavalry 1 mile in advance, made an attack, kill- ing 3 instantly and wounding 3 others, 1 dying two days afterward, the Colorado troops retreating to this place. Lieutenant Burton, who was in the fight, is my authority. I have met La-hor-san, a venerable Indian chief of the Kiowa tribe, who professes (and no doubt is in earnest) great friendship for the whites; he has about a dozen lodges with him, and they are princi- pally old men, women, and children. He exercises great influence with his tribe, and it is thought will yet prevent many from joining the Che yennes, as he is very eloquent and earnest in his appeals to them. lie asked many questions as to where I came from and what was my business. I told him, through an interpreter, that the great general commanding all this country was much p leased with him, and that he was known far and wide as a great and good chief. The old man is mourning for a near relative, and has lately cut off one of his fingers, and burned his fine lodge, 19 fine robes, and a wagon, and killed 3 horses, besides destroying other favorite things. I next visited the principal chief of the Arapahoes, Little Raven, and went into his lodge, which, together with its contents, was a great curiosity, and could it be transported just as it is, would be a v4u~ Page 404 404 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. [CHAP. XLVL ble accession to one of our sanitary fairs. Little Raven and Thun- der Stone jointly presented me with a bow and quiver of arrows, the quiver being made out of a panther skin. I told him it was cus- tomary in our country to give a lock of their hair to friends; he laughed and replied that all the money I could give him would not tempt him to give me a particle of it. In regard to these Indian difficulties, I think if great caution is not exercised on our part there will be a bloody war. It should be our policy to try and conciliate them, guard our mails and trains well to prevent theft, and stop these scouting parties that are roaming over the country who do not know one tribe from another, and who will kill anything in the shape of an Indian. It will require but few murders on the part of our troops to unite all these warlike tribes of the plains, who have been at peace for years and intermarried amongst one another. I do wish that some prudent, good man could be placed in command of the troops along the roads from Smoky Fork, on the Leavenworth road, to Walnut Creek, and from Cow Creek through to Fort Lyon, on the Kansas City or old Santa F6 road. The arrangements I have made in regard to escorting the mails are as follows: The officer at Saline, who has 20 men, will escort to Smoky Hill Fork, and wait for return mail. The officer at Smoky Hill Fork, who has 40 men, will escort to Walnut Creek, and wait for return mail. Officer at Walnut Creek will require the Kansas Cit or Leavenworth Inail to await the arrival of the one behind time, and escort to Fort Lamed; he will have 40 men at this point. The officer at Fort Lamed, there being but one mail from this point, will escort to Fort Lyon, and wait return mail; this escort passes the eastern boundary mail guarded by Fort Lyon troops. This arrange- ment gives both escorts nearly a week to rest, the one at Lyon and the other at Lamed. I have made no arrangement from Waliiut Creek to Council Grove, but intend Council Grove to furnish escort to that point and back. In regard to the numerous individual and Government trains passing, the commanding officers of posts at the commencement of the Indian country should require both inward and outward bound trains to wait until a number are collected, so that they might be able to defend themselves. The inclosed is a copy of orders given to commanders of posts to govern escorts. I found something of this kind absolutely necessary to prevent escorts from running their horses down after buffalo, also as a check to the several stage companies, who care not a cent how many Government horses are broken down so they keep up their reputation for speed and promptness. And in conclusion allow me to recommend for the benefit of the Government that a one-story stone house be built at this point for com- missary and quartermasters stores, also one for a hospital; for could you but see the miserable excuse for a hospital that our sick soldiers are obliged to stay in, I know the heart of the general commanding would be moved to compassion. I further, as a duty, must report the sutler, Jesse H. Crane, appointed by Governmeiit, as selling whisky without stint, contrary to act of Congress, which says, A sutler shall not sell intoxicating spirits. He is also reported by maiiy as selling revolvers to the Indians. I have the honor to be, very truly, your obedient servant, T. I. McKENNY, Jktalor and Irtspeclor- Genera2 Page 405 ChAP. XLVI.] CORRESPONDETh~CE, ETC.UNION. 405 [Inclosure.] FORT LARNED, KANS., June 15, 1864. Commanding officers of posts sending out escorts with mails or trains will give orders to officers in command of the same to adhere strictly to their escort duties, and will prohibit them from leaving the traveled road in the pursuit of game. They will further require that the speed taken by the escort will be such that the horses can stand up under, and the parties seeking protection must conform to their gait if they would have the benefit thereof. While Govern- ment is desirous and is making twery effort to protect individual property, it becomes necessary to adhere to these rules, that their property, too, may be cared for and rendered effective. By command of Major-General Curtis: T. I. MeKENNY, Major and In spec/or- General. DENVER, CoLo. TER., June 15, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER DISTRICT OF COLORADO: SIR: I desire to make in behalf of myself and the other immigrants accompanying me the following statement of loss of stock on June 9, 1864: Myself and party of immigrants, consisting in all of but 3 men with their families, en route from Kansas to California, were encamped on the cut-off on Bijon Creek, about 65 miles from Den- ver, Cob. At about the dusk of evening of the said day our stock, consisting of 6 horses and 4 mules, were stampeded by a party of 6 mounted men, who had dress and every appearance of being In- dians, and who came upon our camp suddenly, and by shouts and the firing of guns stampeded the above-named stock and ran it off. The trail of the robbers was followed by us on the following morn- ing for the distance of 2 miles, when the pursuit was abandoned on acconut of our inferior numbers and the unprotected condition of our families and property. Respectfully, yours, EYEN REYNOLDS. HDQRS. DIST. OF MINN., DEPT. OF THE NORTHWEST, Saint Paul, Miun., June 15, 1864. Maj. Gen. JOHN POPE, Milwaukee: GENERAL: Sixth Regiment Minnesota Volunteers left last evening for Helena, Ark., according to orders. H. H. SIBLEY, Brigadier-General, Commanding NEW ORLEANS, June 16, 18645 p. m. (Received 26th.) Maj. Gen. C. C. WASHBURN, Memphis: Five thousand infantry will be held in readiness for immediate movement by the river, and all the available cavalry for a rapi Page 406 4O~ LOUISIANA ANP TILE ThANS-MISSISSIPPI. rOHAP. XLVI. movement into the interior of the State. These movements will be in concert with other movements, and the time and object of the movements will be indicated by instrnctions from these headqnar- ters. ED. R. S. CANBY, Major- General, Commanding. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST Mississippi, No. 39. New Orleans, La., June 16, 1864. 1. Maj. Gen. J. J. Reynolds, U. S. Volunteers, is assigned to the command of the forces now being assembled at Morganza, La. All officers of the snpply departments at Natchez and Vicksbnrg, Miss., and Memphis, Tenn., will obey any orders given by him, and fur- nish promptly any supplies or materials that may be called for by his direction. 2. Brig. Gen. T. W. Sherman, U. S. Volunteers, is assigned to the command of the Defenses of New Orleans, and will at once relieve Major-General Reynolds. * * * * * * 4. Leave of absence for twent