WASHINGTON, MO., October 6, 1864.

Colonel C. W. MARSH,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

Rebel rear guard ten miles from here. Cavalry scouting force sent to feel them. As soon as scout returns, if possible and practicable, will proceed up as far as Miller's Landing or Hemann. Will send further reports as soon as information is received.

J. W. MAUPIN,

Captain, Commanding Dispatch Boat.

HEADQUARTERS SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT,
Saint Louis, Mo., October 6, 1`864.

Colonel J. W. GOODWIN,

Mooney's Bridge, Iron Mountain, Railroad:

Report progress in rebuilding bridge and any information you may have of the enemy to these headquarters.

By order:

C. W. MARSH,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS,
Camp Goodwin, De Soto, October 6, 1864.

Colonel C. W. MARSH,

Assistant Adjutant- General:

Bridge will be done to- morrow. No rebels reported in this vicinity. Major Montgomery, Sixth missouri Cavalry, started on scout this forenoon. No news of importance. Give my respects to General Miller. Please make your orders in your general's name.

J. W. GOODWIN,

Colonel 138th Illinois Volunteers, Commanding Camp.

SAINT LOUIS, MO., October 6, 1864- 3.40 p. m.

Brigadier-General McNEIL,

Jefferson City:

I am satisfied that our cavalry can whip equal numbers of the enemy. I want you to take the best of care of your animals consistently with your primary one of fighting them and keeping them together. We have 3,000 splendid men which we want to join yours from Mower and ours at union. Our troops will be up in three days.

W. S. ROSECRANS,

Major-General.

JEFFERSON CITY, October 6, 1864- 7.45 p. m.

Major-Genal ROSECRANS:

Your telegram of this date received. We are assailed now, or shall be, by the entire rebel force in the State.i think to- morrow will settle the matter, but at any rate you had better press your re- enforcements.

JOHN McNEIL

Brigadier-General.