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I have ordered forward the cavalry to report to General Pleasonton, or if he has left to follow him up. I have ordered Mower forward to Jefferson City, where I will join him. Price has undoubtedly gone to Sedalia, and will not strike the Missouri River again. Send the boats to Jefferson City, and if I follow by land I will discharge them. I have just received a copy of Pleasonton's and Fisk's dispatch to you, dated 8th instant. I have ordered General Pike to Washington, to return to Saint Louis with his command. Please order transportation by rail to carry him down, one battery and about 2,500 men.
A. J. SMITH,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS RIGHT WING, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Boeuf Creek, Mo., October 9, 1864.COMMANDING OFFICER,
Merrill Horse:
You will proceed early to-morrow morning, with your command (leaving one squadron to report to me), on the road to Jefferson City, and report to Colonel Catherwood should you overtake him before reaching Jefferson City; if not, follow him up and report to him wherever he may be found. Get what supplies you may need at Jefferson City.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. J. SMITH,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS RIGHT WING, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Boeuf Creek, Mo., October 9, 1864.Colonel CATHERWOOD,
Commanding Cavalry in Field:
You will immediately collect your command and proceed with it as rapidly as possible to Jefferson City and report to Major-General Pleasonton. In case General Pleasonton has left no instructions for you, will follow and report to him wherever he may be found. Get your supplies at Jefferson City.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. J. SMITH,
Major-General.
SAINT LOUIS, MO., October 9, 1864-6.50 p. m.
Colonel GALE,
Fifty-fourth Enrolled Missouri Militia Washington:
March with your regiment to Franklin. Report this order to General Smith and any superior officer with you before you obey it.
JOHN V. DU BOIS,
Colonel and Chief of Staff.
WASHINGTON, October 9, 1864-7.25 p. m.
Colonel JOHN V. DU BOIS,
Chief of Staff:
Your order by dispatch is received. Will march by Tuesday. Have reported to General Smith and commander of the post at Franklin.
D. Q. GALE,
Colonel.
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