COLUMBUS, OHIO, September 9, 1862.

E. M. STANTON:

The freedom in giving paroles by our troops in Kentucky is very prejudicial to the service and should be stopped. Had our forces at Richmond, Ky., refused to give their parole it would have taken all of Kirby Smith's army to guard them.

DAVID TOD,

Governor.

WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, September 9, 1862.

Governor TOD, Columbus, Ohio:

The evil you mention is one of the most dangerous that has appeared in our army and it is difficult to see what remedy can be applied. There is reason to fear that many voluntarily surrender for the sake of getting home. I have sent 1, 500 to Camp Chase and wish to have them kept in close quarters and drilled diligently every day, with no leave of absence.

EDWIN M. STANTON,

Secretary of War.

COLUMBUS, OHIO, September 9, 1862.

Honorable E. M. STANTON:

If the Indian troubles in Minnesota are serious and the paroled Union prisoners are not soon to be exchanged would it not be well to send them to Minnesota? It is with great difficulty we can preserve order among them at Camp Chase.

DAVIS TOD,

Governor.

WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, September 9, 1862.

Governor TOD, Columbus, Ohio:

Your suggestion as to the paroled prisoners being to the Indian borders in excellent and will be immediately acted upon.

EDWIN M. STANTON,

Secretary of War.

WAR DEPARTMENT, September 9, 1862.

Major L. C. TURNER, Judge - Advocate, Fort Hamilton, N. Y.:

You are authorized to exchange the prisoners referred to in your telegram of this date if on investigation you deem it proper.

EDWIN M. STANTON,

Secretary of War.

ADJUTANT - GENERAL'S OFFICE,

Washington, September 9, 1862.

Colonel WILLIAM HOFFMAN, U. S. Army, Detroit, Mich.:

The Secretary of War directs that all the political prisoners at the various posts and camps be sent to Johnson's Island, Sandusky, except