FORT LEAVENWORTH, October 10, 1864.

General J. G. BLUNT,

Olathe:

Have been cut off beyond Independence all day, but stage just arrived there from Pleasant Hill. The telegraph wires cut twelve miles out from Independence. Ford will send express over to Olathe or Paola now that telegraphic news is cut off. How are forces coming in?

S. R. CURTIS,

Major-General.

PAOLA, October 10, 1864.

Major General S. R. CURTIS,

Fort Leavenworth:

Militia of Johnson and Miami Counties turning out promptly. Have heard nothing from other quarters. Will make inquiry and let you know.

J. G. BLUNT,

Major-General.

PAOLA, October 10, 1864.

Major General S. R. CURTIS,

Fort Leavenworth:

Colonel Blair reports militia turning out promptly at Fort Scott. Order was only circulated in the country this afternoon.

J. G. BLUNT,

Major-General.

FORT LEAVENWORTH, October 10, 1864.

Major-General BLUNT,

Paola:

Telegraphic reports from Saint Louis state that telegraph was working to Jefferson City and fighting near there. By this I suppose Jefferson City was not taken.

S. R. CURTIS,

Major-General.

GENERAL ORDERS,
HDQRS. DISTRICT OF SOUTH KANSAS, Numbers 31.
Paola, Kans., October 10, 1864.

In pursuance to Special Orders, Numbers 215, current series, from department headquarters, the undersigned assumes command of the District of South Kansas. Captain George S. Hampton, assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Volunteers, is announced as assistant-adjutant-general, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly.

JAS. G. BLUNT,

Major-General.

MOUND CITY, October 10, 1864.

Major-General CURTIS:

I have a force at Osage Catholic Mission, south of Humboldt, also keep the country scouted to Cabin Creek. No possible danger at