has with him about 3,000 men. His headquarters are about 30 miles below Jacksonport; he signs himself as commander of Sub-District of Northeastern Arkansas. A scout has just returned from Doniphan and below; reports all quiet there. Shall I send Major Wilson down to Arkansas on a scout? I am prepared to send three spies down there. I would like very much to command an expedition against Shelby; he is from my county, and I think with any fair show I can whip and probably capture him.

J. F. TYLER,

Colonel, Commanding.

WARRENSBURG, MO., June 18, 1864.

Major-General ROSECRANS,

Commanding Department:

I know nothing of any rebels crossing the Missouri River. Have reports from the river up to 4 p. m. yesterday. They say nothing about it.

E. B. BROWN,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers.

WARRENSBURG, MO., June 18, 1864.

Major-General ROSECRANS:

I desire to respectfully caution you against placing confidence in any reports you receive from or through the instrumentality of Truman,who has recently figured in Chariton County. He is a great liar and rogue.

E. B. BROWN,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers.

SAINT LOUIS, MO., June 18, 1864. (Received 2 p. m.)

Brigadier-General BROWN,

Warrensburg, Mo.;

No credence is given to Truman's reports. He is in prison for his numerous crimes. Don't give attention to supposed sources of information.

W. S. ROSECRANS,

Major-General.

PLEASANT HILL, Mo., June 18, 1864. (Received 8.30 a. m.)

General BROWN,

Warrentonsburg, Mo.:

Colonel Ford, with every available man, left this station at 1.30 a. m.

E. P. ELMER,

Captain, Commanding.