while scouting from Raytown, Jackson County, down the Little Blue was attacked by Todd and about 100 guerrillas in a pass two mile south of that stream on the road between Pleasant Hill and Independ ence. Captain Wagoner and 7 men killed; 1 wounded. The guer rillas had 6 killed at the pass, and 2 others by a foot scout that after ward fell in with a squad of them. The enemy seized the stage and carried off their wounded, going easterly in direction of the Sn Hills. The guerrillas had collected for the purpose of attacking th escort of Brig. Gen. James Totten, inspector-general, Department of th Missouri, who they expected would go through the pass; but he ha taken the route by way of Hickman Mills. They missed him. Th meeting with Captain Wagoner was an accidental one. One of th two guerrillas killed by the foot scout was in the uniform of a Confed erate officer. As Todd was the only officer known to have been dresse in this manner it may be him; but there is no positive information i relation to it. While bearing testimony to the good conduct of the troops under m command in all branches of the service, and particularly to the Secou Colorado Cavalry, yet no one of the brave soldiers in the Central Dis trict will pardon me if I fail to do justice to the gallantry, soldier qualities, and gentlemanly character of Capt. Seymour W. Wagone He fell at the head of his little band of heroes bravely contendin against overwhelming odds. I am, very truly, your obedient servant, E. B. BROWN, Maj. O. D. GREENE, WARRENSBURG, July 17, 1864. I have the honor to report that on Wednesday night, 13th instan Gregg's band of thirty men attempted to rob Versailles, Morga County. Were attacked and driven off by the citizen guards of the place. E. B. BROWN, Maj. O. D. GREENE, WARRENSBURG, MO., July 17, 1864–12 m. I have the honor to report that two guerrillas rode on to the ferr boat, opposite Boonville, and compelled the master to carry them acros the river. On landing at the upper part of the town they passed int the country, being joined by one of their comrades. They robbed or citizen of a span of horses and killed another for resisting them whe they robbed him. Colonel Wear, Enrolled Missouri Militia, pursue them with a party of citizens, recaptured 3 horses and killed 1 of th guerrillas. E. B. BROWN, Maj. O. D. GREENE, WARRENSBURG, Mo., July 17, 1864. I have the honor to report that Captain Turley, Seventh Missouri State Militia [Cavalry, with a scout of twenty-five men, attacked Hutchins' and Steward's band of guerrillas on Clear Fork yesterday, killing 5 of them. This makes 81 that the troops under my command have killed since the 1st of June. E. B. BROWN, Brigadier-General of Volunteers, Commanding. Maj. O. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General, Saint Louis. WARRENSBURG, MO., July 18, 1864. Captain Parke, Fourth Missouri State Militia [Cavalry], at Boonville, reports 150 guerrillas in Howard County, killing daily, and that Franklin was robbed yesterday. Maj. O. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General. E. B. BROWN, WARRENSBURG, Mo., July 21, 1864. The sheriff of Saline County reports to Captain Parke, at Boonville, that Arrow Rock was burned last night. There was a company of ninety citizen guards and a squad of soldiers at that place. The soldiers are said to have made their escape. Maj. O. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General. E. B. BROWN, WARRENSBURG, July 23, 1864. Todd's guerrillas scattered in the Sni Hills in bands numbering from fifteen to seventy-five. Thornton was above Lexington, within three miles of the Missouri, yesterday noon. It is reported that he will cross the river between Sibley and Napoleon. The Fanny Ogden is on the way up the river from Glasgow. I have ordered her up the river to prevent a crossing of Thornton's forces and to ferry Ford's command if he arrives on the banks in pursuit and Thornton would make a crossIng. If Thornton should cross the river and unite the different bands of Todd, he will be strong enough to make a raid on many of the border towns.. Colonel McFerran's cavalry are still in pursuit. Col. O. D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant-General, E. B. BROWN, No. 3. Reports of Col. James H. Ford, Second Colorado Cavalry. INDEPENDENCE, Mo., July 7, 1864. CAPTAIN: Captain Wagoner, Company C, scouting from Raytown, with twenty-five men, was attacked by Todd with over 100 guerrillas, well armed, about two miles south of the Little Blue, on Independence and Pleasant Hill road. Captain W. and 7 men killed, 1 wounded. Enemy's loss we do not know. They took the coach and carried of their dead and wounded. Enemy immediately retreated into eastern Jackson and western La Fayette, dividing up into small squads as usual. Our foot scouts killed 2 on their retreat, 1 dressed in Confed erate uniform. We hope it is Todd. They were collecting for the pur pose of attacking General Totten and myself en route from Pleasant Hill to Independence. We came via Hickman Mills to inspect troop at that place. The skirmish took place Wednesday, the 6th, just at: J. H. FORD, Colonel, Commanding, &c. p. m. Capt. JAMES H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant-General, Warrensburg. KANSAS CITY, July 9, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have positive information that 6 bushwhackers wer killed by Captain Wagoner's command in the late skirmish. Capt. JAMES H. STEGER, Assistant Adjutant-General, Warrensburg. J. H. FORD, Colonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS FORD'S BRIGADE, Camden, Mo., July 14, 1864-7 a. m. GENERAL: I have the honor to report that we ran on to the enem at this place, killing 15 of them. Our loss, 1 killed and 1 bad! wounded. The enemy's force was from 200 to 300. They were gainin largely every day, pressing citizens and horses. A large number them were out at this time on that business. Our force actually e gaged with the enemy was about 150. Have heard signal guns a night at intervals of half an hour; direction south. Shall move in fiv minutes, south probably. More particulars by the first opportunity. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. H. FORD, Colonel, Commanding. P. S.-Captured and destroyed a large number of muskets, sho guns, cartridges, accouterments, &c.; also ten kegs of powder. General CURTIS, Commanding Department of Kansas, J. H. FORD. KANSAS CITY, July 17, 1864. Todd with 150 thieves threatens Independence. Three hundred or 400 of Thornton's whelps down in Ray County, opposite Lexington, trying to cross. I have sent the Fanny Ogden with one section of battery and 100 men to stop their crossing. Todd is playing the devil in my sub-district. I have not troops enough to protect all sides. These few rebels in and about Weston are there only to draw back our forces. I I must have a part of my men back, or I will lose Independence. J. H. FORD, Major-General CURTIS. Colonel. KANSAS CITY, July 18, 1864. GENERAL: Attacked enemy at Camden Point. They ran. We killed 15 of them there. Our loss, 1 killed, 1 mortally wounded. Chased them clear down in Ray County. Killed at least 25 on the road down; all of them in arms; killed no citizens, although many of them need killing. Have called a large mass-meeting, to be held at Liberty on Wednesday next, and have names of all disloyal men and sympathizers, and have told the people that I will hold the men responsible for actions of their particular friend Thornton. I will give them a chance to redeem themselves and then try and save their county from destruction. Todd and his thieves are raising the devil in my sub-district. I cannot go down into Ray without leaving my counties completely unprotected. One hundred and fifty whelps now threaten Independence. We only have thirty men there. I am doing all I can. A large party opposite Lexington is trying to cross the river. Have sent a steam-boat with one section of artillery and 100 men, under Major Suess, down to prevent their crossing. I received General Rosecrans' order to remain over there, but I cannot leave my own men unprotected. General Curtis has withdrawn the Kansas troops. The balance of my force is at Liberty. Colonel Draper is there. If I have to bring my troops over would recommend that Colonel Draper be left there for the present. J. H. FORD, Colonel, &c. General FISK. KANSAS CITY, July 21, 1864. On Sunday, the 17th instant, Captain Moses, with forty-seven men, Scouting seventeen miles northeast of Liberty, near Fredericksburg, Ray County, came onto a large force of the enemy, over 300 strong, under Colonel Thornton. After a severe fight they had to retreat to the brush, where Captain Moses again rallied his men. They fired their last shot from their revolvers, when Captain Moses gave the order to separate and do the best they could. Our loss, 6 killed, 4 wounded, "missing. Enemy's loss, 16 killed and 21 wounded. The information as to the enemy's wounded we get from the inhabitants. I think it is correet. Captain Mosés behaved with coolness and bravery, discharging before he left the field eighteen shots, all he had. He escaped uninjured, but received five bullet holes through his hat and clothes, one of which grazed his forehead; his horse received four wounds but carried him safely off the field. He reports that his men fought desperately, also that our carbines again failed us and we had to rely on the pistols. Major Pritchard was immediately sent in pursuit with 250 meu. He followed them to Knoxville, where they had commenced breaking up in small bands. His men and his horses giving out he gave up the pur suit and returned. Small bands of these thieves infest every portion of these counties. Thornton can raise a large force, I think, without doubt, 1,000 men, throughout the whole district. J. H. FORD, Colonel, Commanding. Major-General ROSECRANS. KANSAS CITY, July 25, 1864. Express just arrived from Liberty. Major Smith has returned to that place. He ran on enemy's rear guard, killed 3 of them; they scattered in every direction. I start in the morning with my pack-mule outfit; hope to give you a better report hereafter. J. H. FORD, Colonel Second Colorado Cavalry, Commanding. Maj. O. D. GREENE, KANSAS CITY, July 25, 1864. Hearing that the guerrillas were concentrating near Plattsburg I left Liberty July 22, 6.30 a. m., with 300 Second Colorado Cavalry. Major Smith commanding, and 190 Ninth Missouri State Militia [Cavalry], Lieutenant-Colonel Draper commanding, for that place. Learned on road that they had fight with militia of that place, killing 1 captain and 1 soldier; also learned that they had started west toward Buchanan County. I left the Plattsburg road, struck west toward Gosneyville, keeping flanking and scouting parties out in every direc tion; passed through Gosneyville, camped at Ross' Mill, fed, rested men and horses. Started at dark, moved out on the prairie, encamped until 2.30. Started again on track, moved northwest to Camden Point; met Major Cox, in command of 500 militia and citizens, poorly armed. They had a skirmish with the band the day before; lost 1 killed, 5 wounded; enemy's loss not known. Enemy here seemed to have scattered in every direction; finally I found trail of the largest party, about 140, who were moving back east; another party moving west in small bands toward Buchanan County. I sent Lieutenant-Colonel Draper to Saint Joseph as per General Fisk's telegraphic orders. Major Cox and his militia started on the trail; we had just come to Plattsburg. I took the Smithville road after the largest party with 300 Second Colorado Cavalry; followed enemy back to within eight miles of Liberty, when they again doubled on me and moved toward Buchanan County. I followed about five miles. Our wagons and ambulances were very much in our way; concluded to bring them in; left Major Smith with 211 men on their trail. We labored under a great disadvantage; the citizens gave the enemy information of any movement I made, stand picket for them, and I can get no information whatever only as I send out small parties to play bushwhacker, and they are very careful. Then another disadvantage in this last trip: I took ration train with me. If I allow the men to live on the country they are continually straggling all over the country; if I carry rations on their horses it wears the horses out this hot weather. If I go back on another scout in that country I shall fix up pack animals, live in the brush with them for a |