HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE FRONTIER,
Fort Smith, Ark., September 18, 1864.

Colonel WATTLES:

DEAR SIR: Colonel Adams, of the Twelfth Kansas, ranks you, but I have suggested to him not to assume command over you, but to act in conjunction with you. Do the best you can; hold Gibson and save the train.

Very truly, yours,

JOHN M. THAYER,

Brigadier-General.

WARRENSBURG, September 18, 1864.

Major O. D. GREENE,

Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff:

It is reported that Todd, with 150 men, has passed to the east through La Fayette County. I have ordered Major Kelly to move from Sedalia toward the mouth of the Blackwater; all mounted men from Jefferson City into Moniteau County. Three companies now in Cooper, and all companies of citizen guards to be active and on the alert.

E. B. BROWN,

Brigadier-General.

LEXINGTON, September 18, 1864.

Captain J. H. STEGER,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

One hundred and thirty guerrillas crossed the Missouri River to north side on Friday morning just below Dover.

JAS. McFERRAN,

Colonel, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF CENTRAL MISSOURI,
Warrensburg, September 18, 1864.

Colonel FRANK W. HICKOX,

Jefferson City:

There is a reported movement of Todd's guerrillas toward Cooper County. Send all the mounted troops of the Fourth Missouri State Militia to the west line of Moniteau, with orders to scout the country thoroughly, and after doing so to report from California by telegraph for orders. Advise all companies of citizen guards to be on the alert and active.

E. B. BROWN,

Brigadier-General.

WARRENSBURG, September 18, 1864.

Major GEORGE W. KELLY,

Sedalia:

Todd is reported having passed La Fayette County, with 150 men, moving east. Move with sufficient force toward the mouth of Blackwater, and act on such information as you may obtain. Advise the troops in Cooper County of your movements, and direct them to act