MEXICO, MO., October 8, 1864-7 p. m.

Major-General ROSECRANS:

There is no communication with Jefferson City. I have no orders, and do not think that General Pleasonton knows I am here, as he left me to remain at Saint Charles.

JOHN W. RABB.

MEXICO, October 8, 1864-7 p. m.

Major-General ROSECRANS:

Telegraph was cut six miles below here this afternoon and 150 yards of wire were carried off. I sent down locomotive with power to put up the line. They fund evidence of guerrillas, fifteen horsemen about the place.

S. M. WIRT,

Colonel, Commanding Post.

FORT LEAVENWORTH, October 8, 1864.

Governor CARNEY,

Leavenworth:

There was news yesterday of Anderson being near and coming down on Lexington. I now have news that telegraph line between Sedalia and Lexington is cut. When will your call be out? No communication with Jefferson this morning. Our loss yesterday less than 40.

S. R. CURTIS,

Major-General.

FORT LEAVENWORTH, October 8, 1864.

Governor CARNEY:

The line is now cut this side Sedalia. All this indicates a rebel move by somebody west or south. Hurry out the militia.

S. R. CURTIS,

Major-General.

LEAVENWORTH CITY, October 8, 1864-9.20 p. m.

Major-General CURTIS,

Fort Leavenworth:

General Deitzler will be here to-morrow morning. On his arrival I will call upon you will him. Meanwhile, if an emergency should arise calling your troops to the border I will supply their places with militia. I will be ready whenever action is needed.

T. CARNEY,

Governor.

[OCTOBER 8, 1864.-For Curtis to Carney, in regard to calling out State militia, see Part I, p. 468.]

LEAVENWORTH, October 8, 1864-12 p. m.

Major-General CURTIS:

I shall call as you desire.

THOS. CARNEY.