KNOXVILLE, TENN., August 23, 1864-7. 45 p. m.

Captain STANDISH,

Strawberry Plains:

The force of the enemy moving to cross the French Broad is reported to be four regiments. It is said that there is only one boat at Bowman's Ferry where they purpose crossing. I suggest, but do not order, that you take up some of the planks at the farther end of the bridge.

DAVIS TILLSON,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers.

KNOXVILLE, TENN., August 23, 1864.

Captain STANDISH,

Strawberry Plains:

The train with re-enforcements for you, left here for Strawberry Plains at 9. 20 p. m.

DAVIS TILLSON,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers.

KNOXVILLE, TENN., August 23, 1864-10 p. m.

Lieutenant REED,

Aide-de-Camp, Loudon, Tenn.:

One brigade of the enemy has passed up the Bowman's Ferry road from Maryville to cross the French Broad. They expect to attack Strawberry Plains. I shall send section of battery and seventy-five men by train to-night. I sent a large force down Loudon road this morning. They found the enemy had crossed to south side of the Holston. A part of the force will go through and report to you. Construction train will leave here for Loudon Wednesday morning early.

DAVIS TILLSON,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers.

NASHVILLE, TENN., August 23, 1864-9. 30 a. m.

Major-General SHERMAN,

Near Atlanta:

General Burbridge says from all he can learn he anticipates an invasion by the combined forces of Wheeler and Morgan and wants troops.

J. D. WEBSTER,

Brigadier-General.

HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, near Atlanta, August 23, 1864-12 m.

General J. D. WEBSTER,

Nashville, Tenn.:

Your telegram received. Answer. General Burbridge that he must take care of Wheeler and Morgan with the force he has; troops, of course, cannot be sent from here. General Burbridge may telegraph General Halleck. All well here.

L. M. DAYTON,

Aide-de-Camp.