HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Acworth, June 6, 1864. (Received 8th.)

Major-General WASHBURN, Memphis:

I understand that the command started June 1 from Memphis for Tupelo, &c. Does Sturgis command? It should be a Light, movable column, not too strong. It need not exceed 6,000 men, as I know all of Polk's troops are with Johnston, and Forrest is on his way here. I have ordered A. J. Smith to gather up 10,000 men, and make a strong demonstration in connection with the navy on Mobile.

W. T. SHERMAN,

Major-General.

CATLETTSBURG, June 7, 1864--1 p. m.

Captain WOODWARD,

Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, Lexington:

General Burbridge reports Morgan in Kentucky, with 2,500 men. Communicate with Captain Dickson, and have cavalry at Nicholasville in readiness to assist in resisting rebels. Tell Colonel Weatherford to be ready to concentrate his regiment at Burkesville early, and keep good watch toward Somerset. Will be in Lexington to-morrow.

By order of General Hobson:

J. S. BUTLER,

Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.

LEXINGTON, KY., June 7, 1864.

Colonel WEATHERFORD, Burkesville, Ky.:

Indications of the enemy's approach into interior Kentucky; now at Whitesburg. Keep your men well in hand for any emergency; you may be needed.

By order of Brigadier-General Hobson:

W. W. WOODWARD,

Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

LEXINGTON, KY., June 7, 1864.

Brigadier General HUGH EWING, Munfordville, Ky.:

Morgan, with 2,500 men, is in the State. Hold all your mounted force in readiness for marching orders at a moment's notice. Acknowledge receipt.

By order of Brigadier-General Burbridge:

J. BATES DICKSON,

Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.

HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Natchez, Miss., June 7, 1864.

Rear-Admiral D. D. PORTER,

Commanding MISSISSIPPI Squadron, Mound City, Ill.:

SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 31st ultimo, inclosing a copy of a telegram from Paducah.