LOUISVILLE, KY., September 28, 1863-5 p.m.

(Received 8 p.m.)

Hon. E. M. STANTON,

Secretary of War:

No troops reported at Indianapolis yet. We hope to receive the first of the column at this point to-morrow morning. I have seen Colonel Swords to-day,and he has arranged everything satisfactorily for completing the connection between the road to Louisville and to the wharf. Am going forward with the preparations necessary for change of gauge to Lexington.

THOMAS A. SCOTT.

LOUISVILLE, KY., September 28, 1863-5.35 p.m.

(Received 7.25 p.m.)

Hon. E. M. STANTON:

Your message authorizing me to proceed with work here has just been received.

Much obliged for the confidence reposed. Will do my best to provide for the wants of the service.

THOMAS A. SCOTT.

LOUISVILLE, KY., September 28, 1863.

(Received 9.40 p.m.)

Hon. E. M. STANTON,

Secretary of War:

If John B. Anderson is in Washington, I would like much to have him here immediately.

He skill as a railway officer and his integrity as a man will make him of great service to the Government in this locality and on the road in Tennessee. I know him thoroughly.

THOMAS A. SCOTT.

WAR DEPARTMENT, September 28, 1863-9.50 p.m.

Colonel THOMAS A. SCOTT,

Louisville:

Anderson has been here, but went to Philadelphia Saturday. I expect him here to-night. He has already been making arrangements for increasing the rolling stock of the roads from Louisville to Chattanooga. I propose to appoint him military superintendent of that road, and will hurry him off to-morrow morning to join and act with you. General Meigs is at Chattanooga, if you have occasion to communicate with him. The whole force has gone forward from here expect some just paroled, who will go to-morrow. The advance were at Columbus at 3 o'clock to-day. If you have any directions for Anderson let me have them to-night.

EDWIN M. STANTON.