Bellows, and that it is true that he is in the habit of beating the negroes, compelling them to pay him $5 in each case. He also states that the supply boat remained at Searcy Landing and West Point about three days and was to return again soon.

I have the honor to be, very respectfully,

JOHN F. PARKER,

First Lieutenant and Provost-Marshal.

HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSOURI,
March 24, 1865-2. 55 p. m.

Major-General DODGE,

Warrensburg, Mo.:

Make such disposition of the Forty-eighth Wisconsin as most expedient. It will answer all purposes at Fort Scott.

By order:

JOHN T. SPRAGUE,

Lieutenant-Colonel and Chief of Staff.

SAINT LOUIS, March 24, 1865-11. 50 a. m.

Major J. W. BARNES,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Department of the Missouri:

At what point will a telegram reach General Dodge? Please answer soon.

JOS. McC. BELL,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
March 24, 1865.

Captain JOSEPH McC. BELL,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

A telegram would reach General Dodge at Warrensburg, Mo.

J. W. BARNES,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

FORT LEAVENWORTH, March 24, 1865.

Major BARNES,

Saint Louis:

The general left this morning for Saint Louis via Warrensburg.

JOHN WILLANS,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

WARRENSBURG, March 24, 1865.

Major-General DODGE,

Saint Louis:

The Ninth Consolidated Missouri State Militia has not reported. Where were they to cross the river? It would be well for them to cross at or near Booneville and scout Cooper and Moniteau Counties. Troops will move from here and from Sedalia to-night.

CHESTER HARDING, Jr.,

Colonel, Commanding District.