pany I, Third Arkansas, got some distance in the advance and succeeded in killing captain Coleman, of Shaler's regiment, on recruiting service, and one man, putting the rest of the gang to flight before balance of scout could reach them.

A. H. RYAN,

Colonel.

MILWAUKEE, February 20, 1865.

(Received 12. 30 p. m.)

Honorable A. LINCOLN:

Your dispatch asking about General Fisk met me here, where I had come to meet General Curtis. I returned to Saint Louis to-morrow, and will endeavor to answer your inquiry. I have not been long enough in command to find out fully about men and their proceedings, but shall find out soon.

JOHN POPE,

Major-General.

SAINT LOUIS, MO., February 20, 1865.

(Received 7. 20 p. m.)

Brigadier General E. D. TOWNSEND,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

I request authority to build telegraph line from Lawrence to Fort Riley. The Indian troubles on south route and the roubles to be apprehended in Southwest Kansas render it necessary that we should have quick communication with the Fort Riley depot, where we concentrate troops, to operate in both of these directions. As it now stands it takes five days to communicate and get answer.

G. M. DODGE,

Major-General.

MILWAUKEE, WIS., February 20, 1865.

(Received 12. 50 p. m.)

General DODGE:

Two regiments from Rock Island begin to leave for Leavenworth to-day by companies; two companies leave to-day. Instruct commanding officer at Leavenworth to arm and dispose of them. Will leave for Saint Louis to-morrow; wish to see you there.

JOHN POPE,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT,
Saint Louis, Mo., February 20, 1865.

COMMANDING OFFICER THIRD SUB-DISTRICT,

Pilot Knob:

Send all the companies of the Second Missouri State Militia Cavalry in your sub-district, except the one at Sainte Genevieve, to Cape Girardeau or to such other point as Lieutenant-Colonel Hiller may designate.

By order of Brigadier-General Ewing:

H. HANNAHS,

Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.