troops. We certainly need more troops, and therefore should not ask for unavailable but available force, as by asking for the former we amy not secure the latter. I will very willingly join in an effort to get any of the regiments stationed at Fort Gibson or Fort Smith, as that force could soon reach us, and, in my judgment, now ought to be within my command.

I have the honor to, be, Governor, your very obedient servant,

S. R. CURTIS,

Major- General.

FORT LEAVENWORTH, October 7, 1864.

His Excellency Governor T. CARNEY:

Operator at Jefferson City says he hers fighting has begun. This I understand is outside city with our cavalry.

S. R. CURTIS,

Major- General.

FORT LEAVENWORTH, October 7, 1864.

Governor T. CARNEY:

I have nothing more by telegraph. I have Saint Louis papers of the 3rd. They all show Price has some 20,000 men and must now be on this side of Osage. His movements, therefore, threaten Kansas. If beaten at Jefferson his retreating hordes will flood this region if we do not rally to resist them. Send me copy of your message early. I will use the telegraph to give immediate notice of its purport.

S. R . CURTIS,

Major- General.

FORT LEAVENWORTH, October 7, 1864.

Brigadier-General FISK,

Jefferson City:

Dispatches from Saint Louis last night say troops are being sent from Saint Louis to your relief.

S. R. CURTIS,

Major- General.

FORT LEAVENWORTH, October 7, 1864.

Major S. S. CURTIS,

Steamer Benton, Leavenworth City:

Operator says, "Reported rebel forces near Lexington." I have a report also that Marmaduke has been detached by price for operations in that region. Your boats must not go below Kansas City without great caution.

S. R. CURTIS,

Major- General.

FORT LEAVENWORTH, October 7, 1864.

Major- General CURTIS:

Operator at Lexington reports that Anderson, with 500 rebels, is approaching the place. Citizens under arms. Commandant has sent out scouts and will report further on their return.