with the force I have if it is not convenient to send me the infantry. I should have been moving had not Lieutenant Lane told me that the general commanding directs that I should not move without orders. I am awaiting orders.

W. F. GEIGER,

Colonel, Commanding Post.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK., April 19, 1864.

Colonel GEIGER,

Devall's Bluff:

The general directs me to say that you will be notified in due time.

E. D. MASON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

DEVALL'S BLUFF, April 19, 1864.

Captain E. D. MASON,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

I can have a boat to cross the cavalry at Clarendon and one to send up the river at daylight to-morrow morning. I want to cross the cavalry at night. Would it not be better to wait until to-morrow night?

W. F. GEIGER,

Colonel, Commanding Post.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK., April 19, 1864.

Colonel GEIGER,

Commanding, Devall's Bluff:

COLONEL: You will have your cavalry in readiness to move at a moment's notice, with five days' light rations, bread, sugar, coffee, and salt, and 100 rounds ammunition. You will receive further orders by the officer in command of the forces I send from here.

NATHAN KIMBALL,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK., April 19, 1864.

Colonel GEIGER,

Commanding, Devall's Bluff, Ark.:

The infantry force will be over to-night; they leave within one hour, under Colonel Andrews, 900 strong. Be ready. Colonel Andrews will give you all the information required.

NATHAN KIMBALL,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

DEVALL'S BLUFF, April 19, 1864.

Captain E. D. MASON,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

One boat, with the gun-boat, can carry all the infantry. The Raymond cannot carry my cavalry in a day. They will be obliged to make 10-mile trips every time they cross a cargo.

W. F. GEIGER,

Colonel, Commanding.