PLEASANT HILL, MO., June 13, 1864.

(Received 5.45 p. m.)

General E. B. BROWN,

Warrensburg, Mo.:

Lieutenant Wise has returned. I have two small scouting parties in the Snibar Hills. Had I not better send one full company out this evening north and east from Lone Jack?

J. H. FORD,

Colonel, Commanding.

PLEASANT HILL, June 13, 1864.

Captain JAMES H. STEGER,

Warrensburg:

I have reliable information that the enemy are full 500 strong. I now need 520 horses to mount my command. Horses are becoming unserviceable every day from overwork. I think a large portion of the enemy are now camped in Greenton Valley and Sni Hills. Shall I move after them or wait until they strike for some place?

J. H. FORD,

Colonel, Commanding.

WARRENSBURG, MO., June 13, 1864-9 p. m.

Colonel JAMES H. FORD,

Pleasant Hill, Mo.:

You will find Major Neill, Captain Burris, and Captain Wyckoff north of the Black Water, in the vicinity of Basin Knob. Move so as to co-operate with them, and unite your forces if you find the enemy too strong. Take horses from the people and mount your men, giving receipts for them.

E. B. BROWN,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers.

WARRENSBURG, MO., June 13, 1864-11 p. m.

Colonel J. H. FORD,

Pleasant Hill, Mo.:

There are three scouts, one from Holden and two from La Fayette County, moving east and northeast of Lone Jack.

E. B. BROWN,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers.

PLEASANT HILL, MO., June 13, 1864.

(Received 11 p. m.)

General E. B. BROWN,

Warrensburg, Mo.:

Rockets going up in all directions. Shall I move my troops toward Westport and Independence to-night, or wait until morning?

J. H. FORD,

Colonel, Commanding.