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increased the probabilities of a raid into Missouri during the approaching summer, if not earlier. With the meager force now in South Missouri it seems to me that the greatest diligence is demanded. I shall have myself in readiness at all times to afford you the most cordial co-operation, and trust that the views and policy indicated will meet with your full approval.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
O. GUITAR,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
P. S.-Rebel bands are making their appearance, moving north. Two bands, one of 30 and another of 12 men, have passed up in the last four days, east of this post. We succeeded, in killing 2 of the larger band, capturing a number of horses and arms.
O. GUITAR,
Brigadier-General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI,
Saint Joseph, Mo., May 16, 1864.Lieutenant-Colonel DRAPER,
Macon, Mo.:
Meet me at the to-day. I shall go to Saint Louis, probably via Hannibal.
CLINTON B. FISK,
Brigadier-General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI,
Saint Joseph, Mo., May 16, 1864.WILLIAM S. HARDENBROOK,
Salisbury, Mo.:
DEAR SIR: The general commanding directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 13th instant, to thank you for the information therein contained, and to say to you that as far as his troops go he will give all portions of his command full protection. He also directs me to say that he hopes the good people of your vicinity will kill every bushwhacker and guerrillas in your vicinity. They are not fit to live. Troops will soon be sent much nearer to you than they are now stationed, and it is the hope of the general commanding that it will have the tendency to restrain the outrages that have been occurring in your vicinity.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. T. CLARKE,
First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI,
Saint Joseph, Mo., May 16, 1864.Mr. O. L. HUNT,
Medora, Mo.:
DEAR SIR: I am directed by General Fisk to say that your letter to Dr. John Barnes, of Saint Louis, has been duly forwarded to him, and that he hopes before many days to have troops in Callaway
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