at once. It is of the utmost importance that we should have them with as little delay as possible. Please let me know when I can expect them.

By order of Major General A. E. Burnside:

W. P. ANDERSON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

CINCINNATI, September 16, 1863.

W. P. HOLLOWAY,

Governor's Private Secretary, Indianapolis, Ind.:

I thank you for the general for the energy you have displayed in forwarding us troops. A good meal will be ready for them immediately upon their arrival here. I will do my best to see that your wish in regard to the regiment is carried out.

W. P. ANDERSON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

CINCINNATI, September 16, 1863-8 a. m.

Brigadier General BOYLE,

Louisville, Ky.:

The general says nothing about the route the be taken. By Jacksborough, however, would be the most expeditious. I send two companies of heavy artillery to report to you by boat this morning. I will see what can be done here in the way of horse equipments, and let you know at once.

By command of Major-General Burnside:

W. P. ANDERSON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

CINCINNATI, September 16, 1863-10.40 p. m.

Brigadier-General STURGIS,

Lexington, Ky.:

In what condition is the Twelfth Michigan Battery; is it now fit to take the field? Please answer at once.

By command of Major-General Burnside:

W. P. ANDERSON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

CINCINNATI, September 16, 1863.

General POTTER,

Headquarters Ninth Corps, Lexington:

Will leave at 2 p. m.

JNumbers G. PARKE,

Major-General.