WASHINGTON, D. C., June 11, 1864--1 p. m.

Brigadier General S. G. BURBRIDGE,

Lexington, Ky.:

It is reported here that ex-Colonel F. Wolford has been making, to soldiers and others, speeches of an insurrectionary and treasonable character. If you have proof of this the Secretary of War directs that you arrest him and send him to Washington under guard,

H. W. HALLECK,

Major-General, Chief of Staff.

WASHINGTON, June 11, 1864--3 p. m.

Brigadier-General BURBRIDGE,

Lexington, Ky.:

In addition to the Indiana troops ordered to Louisville, under your command, you are authorized to direct and put on duty in Kentucky any such 100-days' men as may be en route to Tennessee, reporting your action to the Adjutant-General of the Army, to General Sherman, and the commanding officer at Nashville.

H. W. HALLECK,

Major-General, Chief of Staff.

(Copy to commanding officers at Nashville and Louisville.)

FALMOUTH, June 11, 1864.

Captain J. BATES DICKSON,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

As near as I can find out, General Hobson's command was very hard pushed, if not captured entire. It is reported that Garis, One hundred and sixty-eighth Ohio, and Colonel Berry, of the militia, were both killed. * The Canton operator was among them some time, but heard nothing of General Hobson. A man of One hundred and sixty-eighth Regiment, dressed in citizen's clothing, was also among them, and they told him they had caught Hobson and 800 men.

G. H. LAIRD,

Captain and Acting Assistant Quartermaster.

LEXINGTON, KY., June 11, 1864.

Captain GEORGE H. LAIRD,

Falmouth, Ky.:

Dispatch just received. Morgan attacked us; drove him out of town, Burbridge in pursuit; are going toward Cynthiana. Hopes he will reach you soon. All well, and everything here in good shape. Have sent courier to Burbridge, telling him of your situation.

W. W. WOODWARD,

Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

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*Colonel Garis was wounded, not killed.

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