If you send me more men have them start early, and not stop until they reach this place, as it will be dangerous for a small force to camp on the road.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JAS. P. BROWNLOW,

Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.

Colonel A. P. CAMPBELL,

Commanding First Brigade.

I have just learned that Farley it collecting a force of soldiers and citizens, to join Hughs.

[Indorsements.]

They forded with their horses by swimming 15 feet.

A. P. CAMPBELL,

Colonel, Commanding First Brigade.

Respectfully forwarded to General Elliott.

The man at the ferry says he is afraid the enemy will cut his ferry loose to-night. I sent 100 men from the Second Michigan Cavalry to-night before dark. They will be at the ferry in the morning. Advise me what to do further by my orderly, and I will await further orders.

A. P. CAMPBELL,

Colonel, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS CHIEF OF CAVALRY, Alexandria, Tennessee, November 26, 1863.

Respectfully referred for the information of Colonel McCook, commanding First Division.

The general commanding directed the detachment to be sent to the ferry, and a re-enforcement of 100 men, in addition, to be sent to Colonel Brownlow. This communication to be returned.

By command of Brigadier-General Elliott:

J. E. JACOBS,
Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS FIRST TENNESSEE CAVALRY, Sparta, Tennessee, November 27, 1863.

COLONEL: I received your dispatch at 2 a. m. My scouts had a skirmish with the rebels yesterday within 2 miles of their camp, capturing 4 and killing 2. I have had 2 men slightly wounded. I also destroyed their salt-works, which were very extensive. Within 4 miles of this place there are six fine merchant mills, and within 10 miles there are fourteen. The rebels are threatening to burn them, but I can easily prevent it. The road is in very fine condition.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JAS. P. BROWNLOW,

Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.

Colonel A. P. CAMPBELL,

Commanding First Brigade.