SPECIAL ORDERS,
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, Numbers 30.
Saint Louis, January 30, 1865.

1. Captain E. Adam, commanding detachment One hundred and forty-fourth Illinois Volunteers, will report with his command for duty to Brigadier General Thomas Ewing, Jr., commanding Saint Louis District.

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By command of Major-General Dodge:

J. W. BARNES,
Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS,

Richmond, Mo., January 30, 1865.

General FISK:

SIR: I sent a scout of men out under the command of Lieutenants Baker, McKown, and Elliott. I ordered them to cross the Missouri River and try and kill a band of guerrillas commanded by one Captain Hurleston. They killed Hurleston and two men by the name of Fiske and Wright, all noted guerrillas. We captured 4 horses and equipments and 4 pistols. It being out of my district I felt it my duty to cross and kill them. I will start after the remainder of the band this evening and wipe them out it possible.

I am, general, your most obedient servant,

CLAYTON TIFFIN,

Captain, Commanding Ray County Military.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS,
Fort Leavenworth, January 30, 1865.

Brigadier-General MITCHELL,

Fort Kearny:

Leaving Julesburg was a great mistake and caused a general howl. The stations and travel must be guarded. I suppose the Julesburg Station is again guarded. Answer.

S. R. CURTIS,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS,
Fort Leavenworth, January 30, 1865.

Governor JOHN EVANS,

Washington:

Yours received. The troops under General Mitchell have returned to Overland line after scouring country on tributaries of Republican southwest of Julesburg. The Indians retreated north of Platte toward Powder River. Trains and stages are moving, and I think we will keep the line open. Need more troops to continue movements against Indians and strengthen Overland route. Will write you.

S. R. CURTIS,

Major-General.