These propositions are made, first, to equalize the different brigades as nearly as the exigencies of the service will admit at present; second, to give the command of brigades to ranking officers, and, third, to brigade and locate the command at such points as most require the services of cavalry. This question of location has been submitted to the district commander and meets his acquiescence.

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

J. R. WEST,

Brigadier-General and Chief of Cavalry.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK., September 7, 1864-2 p.m.

(Via Brownsville.)

COMMANDING OFFICER CAVALRY FORCE,

Austin.

It is reported that the enemy have crossed the Arkansas River to re-enforce Shelby. Keep your scouting parties well out to the northwest. Let them go as far as Clinton if possible.

By order of Brigadier General E. A. Carr:

C. H. DYER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

LEWISBURG, September 7, 1864-3.30 p.m.

Captain C. H. DYER,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

I have started four flat-boats for Little Rock and one to the Cadron. Wagon train just left, taking all Government stores here. Boats loaded with commissaries.

A. H. RYAN,

Colonel, Commanding.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK., September 7, 1864-2 p.m.

Colonel A. H. RYAN,

Lewisburg:

The last that was heard from Shelby, which was some days ago, was that he was at Batesville.

By order of Brigadier General E. A. Carr:

C. H. DYER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

PINE BLUFF, September 7, 1864-8.20 p.m.

Captain C. H. DYER,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

All quiet here. No news from the enemy, except that there are none this side of the Saline.

POWELL CLAYTON.

Brigadier-General Commanding.