the foregoing the said forces will receive pay from November 1, 1863, under the prescribed regulations of the pay department, and will be holden to service until June 30, 1865. The period of service fixed must be distinctly understood and made known to all parties concerned.

I am, general, &c.,

E. D. TOWNSEND,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, June 10, 1864.

General EWING,

Commanding:

I have obeyed every order of yours. I have all my men in the saddle. I have but 16 for duty this morning. I hope to hear that they kill all of these swamp thieves. The line to New Madrid is all right this morning, the first time for a week.

J. B. ROGERS,

Colonel.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, June 10, 1864.

General EWING,

Commanding:

Captain Preuitt, commanding at New Madrid, telegraphed me late last night that he had information that Kitchen with 800 men was at Osceola, on the Mississippi River. He said he did not know that it was reliable, but would be prepared. I think Kitchen may be there, and that is the reason they have tried to keep the line down, but I think his object is to interrupt navigation and seize some steamers with supplies. Will keep you posted as far as I can.

J. B. ROGERS,

Colonel.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, June 10, 1864.

General EWING,

Commanding:

I have taken the liberty to send the following to Preuitt, at New Madrid:

Captain PREUITT:

I am inclined to think Kitchen is below you, and that is the reason they try so hard to keep the line down. I would suggest that you send reliable scouts below. Also send a party up toward Charleston each day, to meet my men, so as to keep the line up. I have 200 men between you and Charleston. If you get any further news let me know at once, and I will assist you with every man I can spare. Show your teeth.

J. B. ROGERS,

Colonel, Commanding.

CAMPBELLTON, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MO.,

June 10, 1864.

Brigadier General T. EWING:

DEAR SIR: When with you in Saint Louis I have related to you that some of our best and most loyal citizens, then in the militia