department is now so arranged that we are not likely to have further serious trouble with Indians, and the business of that region can very well be done from here, but the mass of perplexing and difficult business of the department originates in Missouri itself. I have the honor to ask that the headquarters Department of the Missouri be re-established in Saint Louis by order of the War Department, or that authority be given to do it.

I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant,

JOHN POPE,

Major-General, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
February 28, 1865-10. 30 a. m.

Major-General POPE:

The following dispatch is just received. I have advised Governor Fletcher to come and see you.

G. M. DODGE,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, February 28, 1865. (Received 11. 20 a. m.)

Major-General POPE,

Commanding Military Division of the Missouri:

Full and ample arrangements have been made. Order 41 states the point of starting, organization, and the instructions to troops. Fort Riley and Fort Kearny on this side of the route and some point near Denver on the other. Will telegraph order to Governor Evans if you desire it.

G. M. DODGE,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSOURI,
February 28, 1865-1. 40 p. m.

Governor FLETCHER,

Jefferson City:

Can you come down to Saint Louis by the last of this week or first of next. I am desirous to confer with you on matters of interest to the State before you decide upon any definite action. I would go up to Jefferson City if I were not too unwell.

JOHN POPE,

Major-General.

JEFFERSON CITY, February 28, 1865-5 p. m.

Major-General POPE:

I will go down to see you to-morrow or next day.

THOS. C. FLETCHER.

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*See Fletcher to Dodge, February 27, p. 977.

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