ion is underrated. Let General Boyle raise cavalry for twelve months if he cannot get them longer.

J. R. UNDERWOOD.

The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 18, 1862.

General BOYLE, Louisville:

I observe a marked difference in the tone of your dispatches of yesterday to me and to General Nelson. As there is nothing in them to determine priority of date, I request you to inform me as exactly as possible what the state of the case is according to your latest information. The condition of things here requires the services of every soldier that can be mustered and perhaps more. No detachments should be sent from here except in case of the greatest necessity. I have not yet received the information called for in regard to the number and disposition of your troops.

D. C. BUELL,
Major-General.

LOUISVILLE, July 18, 1862.

I shall look for re-enforcements from you. It is reported that Breckinridge, with 8,000 men, is 25 miles from Lebanon. I do not believe it, but have ordered out scouts to see.

J. T. BOYLE,

Brigadier-General.

Major SIDELL, Assistant Adjutant-General.

LOUISVILLE, KY., July 18, 1862.

Cynthiana surrounded by Morgan. At last accounts he was 8 miles north of that place. His forces are divided. He has gathered re-enforcements. His force is reported to me as about 2,500; it is estimated by some as over 3,000. I do not believe these reports, though his army increases daily. They spread every possible lie. They have it now that Breckinridge is coming into Kentucky with 8,000 men. He is coming this way by Snell Springs and Somerset or Lebanon. There may be some truth in these reports. I have sent spies and scouts on the border to report facts. Colonel Maxwell moved from Frankfort last night with 1,800 men, cavalry and infantry, and two pieces of artillery, in pursuit of Morgan. I ordered General Smith to march from Lexington in pursuit, directing to be left at each place to protect them. It is of first moment that I have re-enforcements. You will send this telegram to General Buell.

J. T. BOYLE,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

Major SIDELL, Assistant Adjutant-General.

LOUISVILLE, July 18, 1862.

Morgan continues his raid. Has gathered some recruits. I have in pursuit of him 1,800 men, part of Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry and