to patrol the river in the neighborhood of Gunter's Ferry, Larkin's Landing, &c., with a view to preventing Lyn from crossing. If my directions are vigorously and promptly carried out I trust we will give Mr. Lyon a hard time.

TH. J. WOOD,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers.

STEVENSON, January 9, 1865.

Brigadier-Generals WOOD and GRANGER:

On passing Scottsborough, at 10 a. m. this morning, couriers from Guntersville road, southeast of Scottsborough, reported at 8.30 a. m. Lyon was fleeing on the Guntersville toward Gunter's Ferry.

E. HATCH,

Brigadier-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Huntsville, Ala., January 9, 1965.

COMMANDING OFFICER,

Bridgeport:

Lyon's rebel command was severely repulsed at Scottsborough last night, and is reported this morning flying southeast toward Gunter's Ferry. If you have any transports at Bridgeport, or can any, by all means move a force down the river and cut him off. We must capture or destroy his force. I will have forces pressed down on his rear. If Commodore Forrest is at Bridgeport, or you can communicate with him, give him this information and ask him to please patrol all the river in the neighborhood of Gunter's Ferry, Larkin's Landing. &c.

TH. J. WOOD,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers, Commanding.

BRIDGEPORT, January 9, 1865.

Brigadier General T. J. WOOD:

Your telegram is received. In reply, I have the honor to state that there are no transports at this place. Commodore Forrest is now patrolling the river in the vicinity of Gunter's Ferry and Larking's Landing.

L. K. BISHOP,

Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.

LARKINSVILLE, January 9, 1865.

Brigadier-General WOOD,

Fourth Army Corps:

Colonel Morgan's brigade has arrived. Colonel Thompson's will be sent to Nashville as soon orders can reach it. It is now in pursuit of Lyon.