FRANKLIN, TENN., September 27, 1864-7 p. m.

Major B. H. POLK:

Forty of my scouts have just come in with 4 prisoners; they had an encounter with some of Wheeler's men a little beyond Hillsborough; we had 1 man wounded. I cannot learn positively about Biffle's artillery, but he is reported to have two pieces. I will send another scout immediately.

J. B. PARK,

Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Post.

COLUMBIA, September 27, 1864.

Major B. H. POLK:

Re-enforcements passed here at 5 a. m. Fighting reported this morning two miles below Pulaski.

WM. B. SIPES,

Colonel, Commanding.

COLUMBIA, September 27, 1864.

Major B. H. POLK,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

Fighting all day near Pulaski. Last accounts brought by train were that Rousseau had the advantage at dark. Rousseau telegraphed to send supply train down, showing that he was secure. Will telegraph again to-night.

WM. B. SIPES,

Colonel, Commanding.

CUMBERLAND GAP, September 27, 1864.

Captain W. P. AMMEN,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

Have returned with my command. I heard that Duke and Vaughn were moving toward the gap. No rebels at Jonesville for seven days. They left for Rogersville.

W. Y. DILLARD,

Colonel, Commanding.

NASHVILLE, TENN., September 27, 1864.

Major-General BURBRIDGE:

Major-General Sherman directs me to draw from Kentucky any forces that can be spared. Send them here at once. Forrest is near Pulaski. Has destroyed an important bridge at Elk River on the Alabama railroad. General Rousseau confronts him there. We must make the Chattanooga road safe. Hurry forward all the men you can spare.

J. D. WEBSTER,

Brigadier-General.

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