SAINT LOUIS, Mo., October 1, 1864-5.10 p. m.

Major-General SMITH,

Jefferson Barracks:

Let the brigade camp out the city on the road to Kirkwood, near the railroad, so that you may be able to unite your command, which will be held convenient to the city until we know what is south of us. Wolfe and Merrill must try to keep us fully advised, and be ready to move this way if wanted, or to stay. Tell him see to the militia of Franklin.

JOHN V. DU BOIS,

Colonel, &c.

SAINT LOUIS, October 1, 1864-12.55 a. m.

Colonel SHAW,

Commanding at Jefferson Barracks:

I have ordered a train of cars to report to you at 6 a. m. Send it down to the Meramec bridge to bring up the regiment now there that will join its brigade at Jefferson Barracks. See they are supplied with rations and ammunition.

A. J. SMITH,

Major-General.

SAINT LOUIS, October 1, 1864-1.32 a. m.

Colonel SHAW,

Jefferson Barracks:

You will order Colonel Catherwood, commanding the cavalry at Meramec Crossing, to send one squadron to report to General Rosecrans by 11 a. m.

A. J. SMITH,

Major-General.

SAINT LOUIS, October 1, 1864-9.25 p. m.

Colonel SHAW,

Jefferson Barracks:

Have everything in readiness to move early in the morning. We go by land with the train.

A. J. SMITH,

Major-General.

SAINT LOUIS, October 1, 1864-9.26 p. m.

Colonel SHAW,

Jefferson Barracks:

We will leave early in the morning for Franklin. Have everything ready to move. We move by land.

A. J. SMITH,

Major-General.