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have inspired the commission of just such crimes. By the grace of God, if I can obtain the means, North Missouri shall be a hot place for bushwhackers and their numerous friends. I have organized a large citizen guard at this place and have rebels patrolling the telegraph line from Boonville to Allen. I have put the line in four divisions; have four preachers as superintendents and a sympathetic repairer every three miles.
CLINTON B. FISK,
Brigadier-General.
GLASGOW, September 29, 1864.
Lieutenant CLARKE,
Aide-de-Camp, Macon:
Direct that all bodies of our lamented dead at Centralia be carried over the railroad on Government transportation. Aid the friends of the dead with all the kindly offices possible. Where is Major Johnston and what is his report of the disaster?
CLINTON B. FISK,
Brigadier-General.
GLASGOW, September 29, 1864.
Brigadier General JAMES CRAIG,
Saint Joseph:
Concentrate forthwith at Chillicothe and Saint Joseph all the reliable Enrolled Missouri Militia you can muster in your district. Order them mounted, if practicable, and with such arms and ammunition and blankets as they have or can procure. Let there be no delay. Push is the word.
CLINTON B. FISK,
Brigadier-General.
GLASGOW, September 29, 1864.
Captain G. A. HOLLOWAY,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Saint Joseph:
Concentrate and move Harding's entire regiment to me with the least possible delay. General Craig must order out all his militia and take care of his district. I shall be ordered across the river with three regiments to join the column from Jefferson City against the invaders. Get ready to join me in the field. Push is the word.
CLINTON B. FISK,
Brigadier-General.
MEXICO, September 29, 1864.
General FISK:
From all I can learn Major Johnston left Paris with 135 men, got to Centralia a short time after Anderson had captured the train. Pursued him, supposing he had sufficient force to meet him. About one mile from Centralia encountered the combined forces of Anderson, Thrailkill, and Todd, 400 strong. He dismounted his men, formed, and fired on the rebels, when he was charged upon the guerrillas. His men were butchered by the demons. They retreated as best they
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