PADUCAH, KY., December 13, 1864-2 p. m.

Major General G. M. DODGE:

GENERAL: I have just received a telegram from General Thomas, at Nashville, ordering me, if I had sufficient force, to move upon Loyon at Danville bridge, where he was constructing boats on the 8th instant. I respectfully request that you send me two or three regiments of infantry and some cavalry and artillery, so that I may comply with this order and enable me to drive Lyon from Danville, which force you can withdraw front his point as soon as this object is accomplished, as, circumstanced as I am at present, it is impossible for me to move from any post in my district, as I cannot muster 1,00 effective men after furnishing the requisite details. Please answer.

S. MEREDITH,

Brigadier-General.

SAINT LOUIS, December 13, 1864-3.20 p. m.

Brigadier-General MEREDITH,

Paducah, Ky.:

I have no troops; have just sent the last to Thomas. Colonel Benteen's cavalry brigade are now on their way to Thomas, now at Cairo or Smithland, and four regiments of infantry leaving here for him via Louisville, the last in the department.

G. M. DODGE,

Major-General.

BOWLING GREEN, KY., December 13, 1864.

Captain E. B. HARLAN,

Louisville, Ky.:

Following dispatch just received from Colonel Johnson, commanding at Russellville:

Twelve hundred rebels entered Hopkinsville at 3 o'clock yesterday. If you can send me 300 mounted men, I will move them across the river.

S. P. LOVE,

Colonel, Commanding Second Brigade, Second Division.

BOWLING GREEN, KY., December 13, 1864.

Captain E. B. HARLAN,

Louisville, Ky.:

General McCook just received orders to go for General Lyon. He will drive him out of the State, or follow till he gets a fight out of him.

S. P. LOVE,

Colonel, Commanding, &c.

BOWLING GREEN, December 13, 1864.

Captain E. B. HARLAN,

Louisville, Ky.:

General McCook telegraphs me he will start re-enforcements to Colonel Johnson at daylight to-morrow. In the meantime, send a courier to find out state of affairs.

S. P. LOVE,

Colonel, Commanding.