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Page 166 LOUISIANA AND THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI. Chapter XLVI.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, Mo., June 1, 1864.

Brigadier-General BROWN,

Warrensburg, Mo.:

The commanding general deems it best that the two battalions of the Seventh Missouri State Militia Cavalry should proceed at once to Springfield, without waiting to concentrate, in order more thoroughly to scout the country. They can concentrate at Springfield.

By order of Major-General Rosecrans:

FRANK ENO,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

WARRENSBURG, June 1, 1864.

Major-General ROSECRANS,

Commanding Department of the Missouri:

The teams and troops in the district are all ready for a move, but from deficient arms not prepared for good fighting.

E. B. BROWN,

Brigadier-General.


HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI,
Saint Joseph, Mo., June 1, 1864.

COMMANDING OFFICER,

Kansas City, Mo.:

My forces are pursuing a gang of bushwhackers through Platte and Clay Counties. They may attempt to cross the river. Please give them a warm reception.

CLINTON B. FISK,

Brigadier-General.

SEDALIA, MO., June 1, 1864.

(Received 10.30 a.m.)

General BROWN,

Warrensburg, Mo.:

When will order reach me ordering my regiment to Springfield? I suppose I shall order the companies at Warsaw to remain there until my arrival en route for Springfield.

J. F. PHILIPS,

Colonel, Commanding.

WARRENSBURG, MO., June 1, 1864-10.55 a.m.

Colonel JOHN F. PHILIPS,

Sedalia, Mo.:

Orders issued to-day. The troops will remain at Warsaw until joined by command en route for Springfield.

By order of Brigadier-General Brown:

J. H. STEGER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.


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