SAINT LOUIS, MO., October 1, 1864-1.38 p. m.

Governor YATES,

Springfield, Ill.:

A reliable citizen of Saint Louis has just come in from Price's camp, where he saw Price, Reynolds (rebel Governor of the State), Trusten Polk, and others, and he is satisfied that it is Price's intention to come to Saint Louis; so that any troops you can send me will be in time.

W. S. ROSECRANS,

Major-General.

SAINT LOUIS, MO., October 1, 1864-1.39 p. m.

Governor YATES,

Springfield, Ill.:

The latest intelligence is that the enemy, coming north from Pilot Knob, took possession of De Soto, forty miles south of, last night. We would like to have any assistance you can send.

W. S. ROSECRANS,

Major-General.

SPRINGFIELD, October 1, 1864.

Major General W. S. ROSECRANS:

General Paine has ordered One hundred and thirty-second and One hundred and thirty-sixth Regiments at chicago, and Forty-seventh and One hundred and thirty-eighth, Camp Butler, to start for Saint Louis as soon as transportation can be furnished. They are about 2,500 strong. The Forty-seventh is not armed. Can you arm them?

RICHD. YATES,

Governor.

SAINT LOUIS, MO., October 1, 1864-8.50 p. m.

Honorable RICHARD YATES,

Springfield, Ill.:

All right. Can arm them at once. Are they three-years' men?

W. S. ROSECRANS,

Major-General.

SAINT LOUIS, MO., October 1, 1864-2 p. m.

Brigadier-General FULLER,

Belleville:

Our news is that the enemy are advancing this way. We want all the troops we can get.

W. S. ROSECRANS,

Major-General.

SAINT LOUIS, MO., October 1, 1864-1.50 p. m.

COMMANDING OFFICER 132nd REGIMENT,

Chicago of Springfield:

General Rosecrans is in great need of troops for a few days to garrison Saint Louis. I hope you will hurry your regiment here.

A. C. FULLER,

Adjutant-General.