LAWRENCE, October 10, 1864.

Major-General CURTIS:

I will take the field and keep it as long as I can, and had so intended when this emergency arose. If I am to be virtually superseded I respectfully request that orders to that effect be issued, as I cannot remain at my headquarters without a command.

GEO. SYKES,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTH KANSAS,
Lawrence, October 10, 1864.

Captain B. F. SIMPSON,

Acting Assistant Quartermaster, Paola, Kans.:

CAPTAIN: The militia of Johnson County and the range of counties west concentrate at Olathe; the militia of Miami and the range of counties west at Paola; the militia of Linn, Anderson, and Coffey that Mound City; of Bourbon, Woodson, &c., at Fort Scott. This will indicate to you where forage is needed. The State troops are expected to bring their own transportation, but I fear not much will be obtained from farmers, &c. Get everything in the best shape you can. I want some five or six scouts who can be relied on kept in your employ for the present. If I go to Olathe you will have to join me, and will be advised in time.

I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,

GEO. SYKES,

Major-General, Commanding.

OLATHE, October 10, 1864.

Major-General CURTIS:

Have just arrived here and await your orders. I could not cross the Kansas River until this morning.

JAMES G. BLUNT,

Major-General.

SPECIAL ORDERS,
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS, Numbers 215.
Fort Leavenworth, October 10, 1864.

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4. Major General George Sykes is relieved from duty as commander of the District of Southern Kansas and will report to these headquarters. Major General J. G. Blunt will take temporary command of that district, headquarters at Paola and in the field.

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By order of Major General S. R. Curtis:

C. S. CHARLOT,
Assistant Adjutant-General.

PAOLA, October 10, 1864.

Major General S. R. CURTIS:

What is the latest from Price's movements?

J. G. BLUNT,

Major-General.