SEDALIA, September 23, 1864.

Captain J. H. STEGER:

Captain Missemer just arrived with scout. The guerrillas reported to have crossed Dug Ford 21st instant were Woodson's and Taylor's bands; 120 men scattered, going east and south. Found no enemy.

G. W. KELLY,

Major, &c.

WARRENSBURG, September 23, 1864.

Major G. W. KELLY,

Sedalia:

If the guerrillas went east and south, why did Captain Missemer go to Sedalia? Why did he not follow them? If Captain Cross has not left Tipton direct him to remain and operate from that point until further orders. Send every man that you can to the east.

By command of Brigadier-General Brown:

J. H. STEGER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

SEDALIA, September 23, 1864.

Captain J. H. STEGER,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

I have just sent Captain Blair with 100 men toward Pisgah. Sent messenger to Captain Missemer, who is down on the La Mine, to form a junction with Captain Blair to-morrow morning. I am not able to ride to-day. If so, will go to-morrow and join them near Pisgah if necessary.

G. W. KELLY,

Major, &c.

WARRENSBURG, September 23, 1864.

Colonel F. W. HICKOX,

Jefferson City:

Information is received that the rebels are crossing from the north side of the river, in vicinity of Rocheport. Place fifty men of the Forty-fifth Missouri on steamer Cora, or any other boat that can be had, and send them up the river with orders to destroy all skiffs, flat-boats, &c., and to cruise between Boonville and Jefferson City, and endeavor to prevent their crossing.

By command of Brigadier-General Brown:

J. H. STEGER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

WARRENSBURG, September 23, 1864.

Colonel JAMES H. FORD,

Kansas City:

Report for orders by telegraph to Major-General Curtis.

By command, &c.:

J. H. STEGER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.