COLLIERVILLE, June 12, 1864.

Major-General WASHBURN:

One of our escaped prisoners reports that a body of rebel infantry larger than my whole infantry force marched into Ripley last evening.

S. D. STURGIS,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

COLLIERVILLE, June 12, 1864.

Major-General WASHBURN:

I did intend remaining here until to-morrow principally to enable stragglers to get in, but from information just received of a force moving in the direction of White's Station, I deem it prudent to mach for that place to-night, and will do so.

S. D. STURGIS,

Brigadier-General.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, Memphis, Tenn., June 12, 1864.

Brigadier-General STURGIS:

Do you want any more cars sent out? Is there any truth about the enemy moving south of Collierville White's Station as you mentioned a while since? Are you perfectly safe, and do you want anything?

C. C. WASHBURN,
Major-General.

COLLIERVILLE, June 12, 1864.

Major-General WASHBURN:

GENERAL: What I know a force moving toward White's Station was reported to me. I have everything I want. It is reported that the One hundred and eighth [Illinois] Regiment was near La Grange this morning, organized, with plenty of ammunition, and commanded by the adjutant.

It will get in safe no doubt. I am just about withdrawing to White's Station as it is precarious here.

S. D. STURGIS,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

WHITE'S STATION, June 12, 1864-7. 40 a. m.

Major-General WASHBURN:

The expedition is just coming in; reported all cut to pieces. Artillery all captured, together with the infantry. Some of the horses want forage. What is to be done with the camp at this place?

W. J. SMITH,

Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Detachment First Brigade.