CHARLESTON, August 15, 1864.

Captain AMMEN:

No rebels at Athens. Colonel Gibson informed me this morning that the rebels attacked Dalton in force, and ordered me to concentrate, so I had to bring all my troops from Athens.

M. B. EWING,

Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.

LOUDON, August 15, 1864-9. 45 a. m.

Captain W. P. AMMEN,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

There is a proposition made in writing from one of Major Thomas' captains, stating many of Major Thomas' Indians and white soldiers will come in and give themselves up if they can be assured protection. Shall I send written communication to them insuring protection if they come in? Answer. *

M. L. PATTERSON,

Lieutenant-Colonel.

LOUDON, August 15, 1864.

Captain W. P. AMMEN:

The captain of Thomas' Indians was at Murphy, N. C. Sent letter by his brother-in-law, who is a loyal man, to Captain Devine, provost- marshal of Monroe County. Rumors of rebels at Athens. No official news. Captain Aleshire, of Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, is in command at that place; presume he will keep us posted.

M. L. PATTERSON,

Lieutenant-Colonel.

KNOXVILLE, August 15, 1864.

Brigadier-General AMMEN,

Cumberland Gap:

I have no news from Thorn Hill. Latest from Strawberry Plains, brought in by Major Newell, who went out with flag of truce, says one brigade at Bull's Gap, from 400 to 600. Small force at Jonesborough, also at railroad bridge. Giltner's, Vaughn's, and Williams' brigades near Bristol, and a considerable force at Rogersville; numbers unknown. Several parties scouting about the country.

DAVIS TILLSON,

Brigadier-General.

STRAWBERRY PLAINS, August 15, 1864.

Captain W. W. DEANE:

Major Newell has just come in from New Market, and reports Morgan at Bull's Gap with one brigade of about 700 men, besides the scouting parties through the country.

L S. TROWBRIDGE,

Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.

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*Not found.

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