NICHOLASVILLE, June 9, 1864.

Captain J. BATES DICKSON:

The rebels that crossed Clay's Ferry road this morning are near Tate's Creek road, stealing horses. I am sending out two parties, strong enough to fight them if found. When this scout returns I will send one regiment to General Fry for scout and picket duty south of Kentucky River. I will remain here. This is the best point for observation; better than Camp Nelson.

ISRAEL GARRARD,

Colonel, Commanding.

LEXINGTON, KY., June 9, 1864--9. 30 p. m.

Colonel I. GARRARD,

Nicholasville, Ky.:

My belief is the main rebel force is at or near Winchester, intending an attack here or at Camp Nelson to-morrow. What do you think? No one has reached here from Winchester to-day.

J. BATES DICKSON,

Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.

LEXINGTON, KY., June 9, 1864--4. 30 p. m.

Colonel J. W. WEATHERFORD,

Columbia or Burkesville:

I have heard from General Hobson. Move at once through Lebanon to Camp Nelson. Attack and pursue any rebel force you may hear of on the road. Such supplies as you cannot move with must be abandoned. Keep me informed of your position frequently. Acknowledge receipt.

By order of Brigadier-General Burbridge:

J. BATES DICKSON,

Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.

LEXINGTON, KY., June 9, 1864.

Captain T. E. HALL,

Assistant Quartermaster, Camp Nelson, Ky.:

A rebel force was met by our cavalry scouts this morning early, ten miles from here, on the Clay's Ferry road, near Athens. Advise General Fry. Rebels were at the junction of road leading to Nicholasville and Clay's Ferry road. Good for your "down trodden. "

J. BATES DICKSON,

Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.

LEXINGTON, KY., June 9, 1864--10 p. m.

COMMANDING OFFICER,

Cumberland Gap:

Keep a good lookout in your rear. Rebel forces at Richmond this morning. May strike south to Crab Orchard and London.

J. BATES DICKSON,

Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.