soldiers in Confederate service. To-day my quartermaster reports to me that for want of shoes the four mules of my ambulance are so nearly worn out that they cannot travel longer than a day or two more. They belong to the Confederate States, having been assigned for my sue on this expedition through the courtesy of General E. K. Smith. As the ambulance is the only conveyance I have fore the baggage of myself and all my attendants I respectfully request that you direct the proper officer to have them exchanged at once for others belonging to the Confederacy and likely to stand the fatigues of travel.

I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

THOS. C. REYNOLDS,

Governor of Missouri.

GENERAL ORDERS,
HDQRS. TRANS-MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT, No. 80. Shreveport, La., October 11, 1864.

Information having been received from the Secretary of War of the promotion of Major General S. B. Buckner to the rank of lieutenant-general, he is announced as such to the department.

By command of General E. Kirby Smith:

S. S. ANDERSON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

SHREVEPORT, October 11, 1864.

Brigadier-General GREER,

Marshall, Tex.:

General Smith directs that the Reserve Corps at Tyler be sent home at once.

P. H. THOMSON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS JACKMAN'S BRIGADE,
Two Miles North of Petite Saline Bridge,

Tipton Wire Road, October 11, 1864-8 a.m.

Major-General PRICE:

GENERAL: The fight opened at daylight this morning, the enemy making the attack. I have fought them continually up to this time, falling back very slowly. I have made a stand at this point, where I cover this and a branch road, and intend fighting to the last. I cannot yet estimate the enemy's strength, though I think it is about 1,000, and I have about 700 effective men.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

S. D. JACKMAN,

Colonel, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS JACKMAN'S BRIGADE,
Two Miles North of Petite Saline Bridge,

Tipton Road, [October 11, 1864]-8.30 a.m.

[Major MACLEAN:]

MAJOR: Your dispatch this moment received. I occupy now a fine position, which I intend to hold. The command during the engagement has made fine stands, fighting well and checking the advance of the enemy. We have not been engaged for now one-half hour. I have