WASHINGTON, August 19, 1864-2 p. m.

Major-General BURBRIDGE,

Lexington, Ky.:

As Wheeler's cavalry has gone into East Tennessee you must look out for another raid into Kentucky.

H. W. HALLECK,

Major-General and Chief of Staff.

HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, near Atlanta, August 19, 1864-8. 45 a. m.

General BURBRIDGE:

Wheeler has passed to my rear into East Tennessee, doing us little harm. You must look out for him if he ventures to Kentucky. He has 6,000 men.

W. T. SHERMAN,

Major-General, Commanding.

LEXINGTON, August 19, 1864.

Lieutenant Colonel R. M. SAWYER,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Nashville, Tenn.:

Please send me the latest intelligence concerning Wheeler's movements, and keep me posted.

S. G. BURBRIDGE,

Brevet Major-General, Commanding.

LEXINGTON, August 19, 1864.

Captain Henry CURTIS, Jr.,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Knoxville, Tenn.:

Please keep me fully posted as to Wheeler's movements.

S. G. BURBRIDGE,

Brevet Major-General, Commanding.

COLUMBUS, KY., August 19, 1864.

Captain PHELPS PAINE,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Paducah, Ky.:

I sent yesterday an expedition of FIFTY men-the Seventh Tennessee Cavalry-under Lieutenant Helmer, in the direction of Hickman, Ky. ; succeeded in capturing 2 men of the rebel Major Tate's command, and returned in the evening. Two citizens, named, respectively, W. H. simmons and James Lee, twice endeavored to pass pickets yesterday with a large amount of money, consisting of legal-tender notes, Tennessee bank notes, and gold, without proper passes and permits for their horses and baggage. I have ordered their arrest. Please instruct as to their disposal.

Very respectfully,

JAS. N. McARTHUR,

Colonel, Commanding Post.