bring up your regiment. General Miler has been telegraphed to give the necessary orders, but let nothing delay you. Embark as soon as possible after the train arrives.

By order of Brigadier-General Ewing:

H. HANNAHS,

Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

CAMP GOODWIN, October 7, 1864.

ASSISTANT ADJUTANT- GENERAL, DEPT. OF THE MISSOURI:

My regiment is ordered to Franklin via Saint Louis. The men are determined to go no farther, but back to Illinois. I am unwilling to be held accountable for their act.

J. W. GOODWIN,

Colonel 138th Illinois Volunteers.

FRANKLIN, MO., October 7, 1864- 7 a. m.

Colonel DU BOIS:

I leave here one regiment and a battery as a guard at this point; also one company of cavalry, with orders for the regiment to follow when relieved. The battery and cavalry will form a part of the garrison for the protection oft he place, and will report to the commanding office of troops coming.

A. J. SMITH,

Major-General.

FRANKLIN, MO., October 7, 1864- 9.30 a.m .

Major-General ROSECRANS:

I move forward this morning to Union and will continue on to the points you have designated. I have ordered General Pike to follow, leaving one regiment and Company I, Second Missouri Artillery, now here, to garrison this place until relieved by other troops; also one company of cavalry. Colonel Catherwood was in Saint Clair last night, but found no enemy in that direction. The report of the heavy column seen in that direction was gotten up for a big scare.

A. J. SMITH,

Major-General.

FRANKLIN, October 7, 1864- 10.30 a. m.

Colonel J. V. DU BOIS;

The Merrill Horse yet form a line of connection toward Saint Louis as far as Manchester. Can you dispense with them! I must have them with me. Please answer quick.

A. J. SMITH,

Major- General.

SAINT LOUIS, October 7, 1864- 11.15 a. m.

Major G en. A. J. SMITH:

Troops ordered to Franklin.

J. V. DU BOIS,

Colonel and Chief of Staff.