SAINT JOSEPH, MO., May 29, 1864

Major-General ROSECRANS:

Commanding Department of the Missouri:

We have discovered 23 kegs and 150 cans of powder concealed on the premises of four of our first families. The powder is the same that was stolen from Camp Jackson by Jeff. Thompson three years ago, and has been concealed in the dwellings and barns, of men of professed loyalty, and some of them leaders in the Paw Paw militia. It looks badly. Shall proceed thoroughly but prudently.

CLINTON B. FISK,

Brigadier-General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, Mo., May 29, 1864

Brigadier-General FISK:

The two squadrons of the Seventh Kansas Cavalry at Palmyra, Mo., have been ordered to this city, their services being required with the regiment immediately.

By order of Major-General Rosecrans:

FRANK ENO,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

SAINT JOSEPH, MO., May 29, 1864

Colonel O. D. GREENE,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

Major Gregory with two squadrons Seventh Kansas Cavalry, at Palmyra, will reach Saint Louis Tuesday morning.

CLINTON B. FISK,

Brigadier-General.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO,
Denver, Colo., Ter., May 29, 1864.

Major C. S. CHARLOT,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Dept. of Kansas:

Received no information from Lieutenant Eayre since 1st instant. He was to reach Larned about 25th. Rumored here he had a fight with Cheyennes on Smoky Hill, and badly cut up. Don't credit, but may be true. Have sent detachments from Lyon and Fillmore to see. Scouts returned from Red River; no rebels. Have pickets and scouts out and well posted.

J. M. CHIVINGTON,

Colonel, Commanding District.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLORADO,
Denver, Colo., Ter., May 29, 1864.

Major E. W. WYNKOOP,

Fort Lyon, Colo., Ter.:

MAJOR: You had better send a company or two to Wilson's camp, whenever re-enforcements are in reach of you, and instruct the officer in command not to be surprised; also instruct him to break up