lem will fall back to Morristown. Says he shall fight any force crossing the French Broad. Have sent scouts toward Maryville and Loudon. Everything is quiet here.

DAVIS TILLSON,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers.

KNOXVILLE, TENN., August 22, 1864-11 p. m.

Captain STANDISH,

Commanding, Strawberry Plains:

The telegraph wire between here and Cumberland Gap is cut, probably at Clinton. You will be vigilant and at once notify me of any appearance of the enemy in your vicinity.

DAVIS TILLSON,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers.

WASHINGTON, August 22, 1864-1. 20 a. m.

Major-General BURBRIDGE,

Lexington, Ky.:

It will not be possible at present to send you re-enforcements. It is reported here that Morgan is in Virginia, co-operating with Early.

H. W. HALLECK,

Major-General and Chief of Staff.

I learn from Knoxville that Wheeler attacked Maryville last evening, with artillery. None of his force is supposed to have yet crossed the Tennessee. Should he enter Kentucky I will fight him with what troops I have.

S. G. BURBRIDGE,

Brevet Major-General.

LEXINGTON, KY., August 22, 1864-5. 30 p. m.

(Received 9 p. m.)

Major-General HALLECK,

Chief of Staff:

Colonel Dillard, at Cumberland Gap, reports John Morgan, with a force estimated at 2,800, between there and Abingdon, marching on the gap. Part of his command at Jonesville, Va., the balance at Morristown, Tenn.

S. G. BURBRIDGE,

Brevet Major-General.