but little [doubt] in my mind that Carrollton is occupied by the rebels. I have not sufficient force to move upon them. Send me one or two companies with which, and the little force I can raise here, I propose to move upon these villains.

J. H. SHANKLIN,

Commanding.

GLASGOW, September 22, 1864.

Colonel J. H. SHANKLIN,

Chillicothe, Mo.:

Your telegram received. General Craig has been directed to give you all the relief he can. Post me at this point of all movements.

CLINTON B. FISK,

Brigadier-General.

SAINT JOSEPH, September 22, 1864.

Colonel DRAPER,

Glasgow:

Inform General Fisk by special messenger that Shanklin telegraphs from Chillicothe:

Five hundred rebels crossed from the south side of the river yesterday and were last night in possession of Carrollton. The residents of Carroll County are fleeing to Chillicothe for protection.

General Craig sends six companies of Harding's regiment to Chillicothe to-night.

W. T. CLARKE,

Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp.

HEADQUARTERS,
Saint Joseph, September 22, 1864.

OPERATOR,

Glasgow:

Inform General Fisk that Shanklin telegraphs General Craig 500 rebels crossed the river into Carroll County yesterday and captured Carrollton last night. Six companies of Colonel Harding's regiment sent to Chillicothe to-night. Cranor and Hilliard moved eastward through Clay County on the night of the 21st.

W. T. CLARKE.

HEADQUARTERS,
Saint Louis, September 22, 1864.

Major-General CURTIS:

Our information does not yet warrant much southward movement to meet Price, whose line of movement is not yet developed, nor are we sure General Steele may not strike him in rear. Our dispositions ought to be so made that if he comes in he can never get out again. Ford will report to you for orders; don't take him from his position till the last moment.

W. S. ROSECRANS,

Major-General.