General Morgan at once. I do not think his command can be made available toward Staunton, as he passed through Pound Gap six or seven days since, intending to move to the interior of Kentucky.

G. B. CRITTENDEN,

Colonel, Commanding.

BALDWYN, June 9, 1864. (Received 10th.)

General S. COOPER:

The enemy are moving into the prairie country. I fear my force is not sufficient to check them. Can you assist me? The force of the enemy is 10,000 to 12,000. Answer at Okolona.

S. D. LEE,

Major-General.

BOONEVILLE, June 9, 1864.

Brigadier-General CHALMERS,

Montevallo:

Your telegram of the 8th received. Let McCulloch's brigade remain either at Montevallo or Tuscaloosa, at whichever place it now is. he must have four days' rations and four days' shelled corn. If you are ready for duty go with McCulloch's brigade. Enemy's plans up here not yet developed.

S. D. LEE,

Major-General.

SELMA, June 9, 1864.

Major General S. D. LEE,

Booneville, Miss.:

McCulloch is still at Montevallo. If possible, let me unite my DIVISION; if not, I would be glad to accept the leave offered me.

JAS. R. CHALMERS,

Brigadier-General.

BOONEVILLE, MISS., June 9, 1864.

Brigadier-General CHALMERS,

Montevallo, Ala.:

Move with McCulloch's brigade at once to Columbus, Miss. Notify General Pillow.

S. D. LEE,

Major-General.

BOONEVILLE, June 9, 1864.

Brigadier-General CHALMERS,

Montevallo:

Make a forced march to Columbus with McCulloch's brigade.

S. D. LEE,

Major-General.

OKOLONA, June 9, 1864.

Brigadier-General CHALMERS,

Columbus, Miss.:

Remain at Columbus until further orders, and have your horses shod up.

S. D. LEE,

Major-General.