WARRENSBURG, October 6, 1864.

Major- General BLUNT:

We fell back to- nigh toward Pleasant Hill. I have ascertained to a certainty that it is Jeff. Thompson who took Sedalia. Shelby is in here, though from all accounts they are advanced at Dresden, reported 700 int he advance. Will make arrangements with the authorities here and at Pleasant Hill to post you in the usual manner.

M. ANDERSON,

Major, Commanding Scouts.

PLEASANT HILL, October 6, 1864.

Major C. S. CHARLOT:

Just arrived. I have eight companies here, tow at Kansas City,a nd two at Independence. I shall send out scouting parties in the morning.

J. H. FORD,

Colonel.

PLEASANT HILL, October 6, 1864.

Major- General CURTIS:

It is rumored that General Blunt is to supersede General Sykes in this district. General Sykes has the confidence of this entire community, knows the strength and disposition of his troops, and is vigilant. Our people deprecate any change and respectfully urge that none be made.

GEO. W. DEITZLER,

R. W. LUDINGTON,

Mayor.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA,
Omaha, Nebr. Ter., October 6, 1864.

Major C. S. CHARLOT,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Department of Kansas:

I have the honor to transmit herewith copy* of telegram just receive from Major John S. Wood, Seventh Iowa Cavalry, commanding Fort Laramie, concerning effects to be apprehended from rigid enforcement of General Field Orders, No. 2, current series, Department of Kansas, in the cases of certain friendly Indians in the vicinity of that post. In addition to the statements of Major Wood I would add that while at

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*Not found.

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