Numbers 3. Reports of Colonel James H. Ford, Second Colorado Cavalry.

INDEPENDENCE, MO., July 7, 1864.

(Received 8.30 a. m. 8th.)

CAPTAIN: Captain Wagoner, Company C, scouting from Raytown, with twenty- five men, was attacked by Todd with over 100 guerrillas, well armed, about two miles south of the Little Blue, on Independence and Pleasant Hill road. Captain W. and 7 man killed, 1 wounded. Enemy's loss we do not know. They took the coach and carried off their dead and wounded. Enemy immediately retreated into eastern Jackson and western La Fayette, dividing up into small squads as usual. Our foot scouts killed 2 on their retreat, 1 dressed in Confederate uniform. We hope it is Todd. They were collecting for the purpose of attacking General Totten and myself en route from Pleasant Hill to Independence. We came via Hickman Mills to inspect troops at that place. The skirmish took place Wednesday, the 6th, just at 2 p. m.

J. H. FORD,

Colonel, Commanding, &c.

Captain JAMES H. STEGER,

Assistant Adjutant- General, Warrensburg.

KANSAS CITY, July 9, 1864.

(Received 9 a. m.)

CAPTAIN: I have positive information that 6 bushwhackers were killed by Captain Wagoner's command in the late skirmish.

J. H. FORD,

Colonel, Commanding.

Captain JAMES H. STEGER,

Assistant Adjutant- General, Warrensburg.

HEADQUARTERS FORD'S BRIGADE,
Camden, Mo., July 14, 1864- 7 a. m.

GENERAL: I have the honor to report that we ran on the enemy at this place, killing 15 of them. Our loss, 1 killed and 1 badly wounded. The enemy's force was from 200 to 300. They were gaining largely every day, pressing citizens and horses. A large number of them were out at this time on that business. Our force actually engaged with the enemy was about 150. Have heard signal guns all night at intervals of half an hour; direction south. Shall move in five minutes, south probably. More particulars by the first opportunity.

I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. H. FORD,

Colonel, Commanding.

P. S.- Captured and destroyed a large number of muskets, shotguns, cartridges, accouterments, &c.; also ten kegs of powder.

J. H. FORD

General CURTIS,

Commanding Department of Kansas.