of this post, resulting in the capture of a large supply train and the total rout and destruction of the escort:

From all sources, but more particularly the statement by Captain Cosgrove, of the Second Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, I am enabled to gain the following particulars of the affair: On the night of the 18th [17th] instant Major Hopkins, Second Kansas Cavalry, in command of detach ments of the Second, Sixth, and Fourteenth, a total of about 300 men, escorting train to Forts Gibson and Smith, received a dispatch from Colonel Wattles to make all possible expedition to Cabin Creek and remain there until re-enforced, as a large rebel force was marching on his.command. Major Hopkins with his command reached Cabin Creek about 12 o'clock on the 19th [18th] from Horse Creek, at which point the dispatch from Colonel Wattles was received. Immediately thereafter a second communication was received from Colonel Wattles notifying Major Hopkins that he would be re-enforced by Major Foreman with six companies of cavalry and two howitzers. About 4 p. m. the commanding officer at Cabin Creek notified Major Hopkins that his scouts had seen a rebel force, apparently about 100 strong, when the major in person with a detachment of twenty men started to ascertain the correctness of the report. One man was seen on the prairie, a lieutenant of an Indian regiment, who was followed to the picket-lines of a large body of troops posted in the timber. This force being too strong to attack the detachment fell back on the main command with the train. The wagons were immediately corralled and Major Hopkins began his preparations for defense.

At 11.30 o'clock the pickets were driven in and reported that the rebels were advancing. The major then formed the escort in line of battle and directed Captain Cosgrove, with twenty-two men, to re-enforce the picket-post which had reported the advance, accompanying the detachment himself. Captain Cosgrove reports that he rode some little distance ahead of the command and almost to the rebel lines before being aware of his proximity thereto. He then retired and informed the major that the rebels were forming in line of battle. Captain Cosgrove was then directed to place his detachment in position on a small mound near by, and observe their movements while skirmishing with them as long as possible. The rebels continued to advance until the line arrived within speaking distance, when a conversation substantially as follows [occurred) between Captain Cosgrove and the commanding officer of the rebels, the latter asking Captain Cosgrove what his men were. The captain answered, "Federals," and asked a similar question, which was answered, "Rebels, by God!" Confederate. "Who is your commander?" Captain Cosgrove. "A Fed. Who is yours?" Confederate. "A mixture. Will you protect a flag of truce?" Captain Cosgrove. "I will tell you in a short time."

Captain Cosgrove then informed Major Hopkins of the interview and was directed to receive tlre flag. Upon being informed of the decision the rebel commander returned no answer, but his line advanced, flanking Captain Cosgrove's detachment on either flank. Not receiving an answer, Captain Cosgrove directed his pickets to fire on the advancing line. The fire was returned and the rebels charged with a yell, though no shot was fired until the order was given by the rebel commander. The mules of the train were soon stampeded by the fire of the rebel artillery, which opened on our line at 150 yards' distance, the fire being continued until our troops retreated in disorder. Captain Cosgrove states that he does not know where Major Hopkins was at the time

but thinks he was cut off from the command. The Indians then re

tired to the stockade, upon which the rebels opened with the artillery, soon compelling the evacuation of the stockade. The captain reports that while retreating they could plainly see the hay burning at Cabin Creek; there was about 10,000 tons of it. It is the general impression of parties who have returned that the rebel force was a portion of Stand Watie's command, and that the noted rebel was present in person. The attacking force is supposed to have numbered between 2,000 and 3,000, all well armed and disciplined, and making very effective use of their artillery. The most strenuous efforts were made by the rebels to get the train off, but as yet no positive intelligence has been received of their success or failure.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

C. R. JENNISON,

Colonel, Comdg. First Sub-District South Kansas.

Capt. GEORGE S. HAMPTON,

Assistant Adjutant-General, District South Kansas.

No. 9.

Reports of Capt. Curtis Johnson, Fifteenth Kansas Cavalry.
HDQRS. CO. E, FIFTEENTH REGT. KANS. VOL. CAV..

Osage Catholic Mission, Kans., September 20, 1861. SIR: I have the honor to forward the following details of the late raid, as far as can be learned from those arriving at this post:

The entire train, with all the animals except a few ridden away by stragglers, has been captured and all the escort killed, as they took no prisoners. The main body of the enemy was composed of Cherokee Indians, and after capturing part of the train, in which were sutlers' wagons, they procured liquor, and after becoming intoxicated slanghtered indiscriminately. The latest news received is up to a short time after daylight yesterday morning, when the rebels made their third and final charge. They are known positively to have two regiments of infantry, four pieces of artillery, and the number of cavalry unknown, but must be considerable. Shortly after daylight this morning I dispatched a scout southward under Lieutenant Smith, and at the same time a wagon with rations for those coming up on foot, and the wounded, of which I learn there are a number. Captain Ledger, Company L. Sixth Kansas, with twelve men charged the rebel battery as a dernier ressort, and fell within fifteen feet of the muzzle of one of their pieces. both horse and rider being completely riddled with balls. I shall detain all soldiers who have arms until the danger is passed, and shall keep out pickets and scouts until I find the location of the enemy. It is reported that Major Foreman was within eight miles of the train at the time of the capture with six companies from Fort Gibson and having two pieces of artillery. I shall await the result of his expedition with anxiety and will inform you at once of any news received. Should anything occur between this and sundown, I will forward particulars per special messenger. Lieutenant Wallingford, Company A, Fifteenth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, has arrived at this post.

I remain, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Lient. W. H. MORRIS,

CURTIS JOHNSON,

Captain, Commanding Company.

Acting Post Adjutant, Humboldt.

HDQRS. COMPANY E, FIFTEENTH KANSAS VOL. CAVALRY,

Osage Catholic Mission, Kans., September 20, 1864.

SIR: I have the honor to forward the following additional particulars f the late raid:

Both officers and men have been constantly arriving here during the Lay. All soldiers with arms I detain. There are now nearly eighty of The latter here. It is my intention, as soon as Lieutenant Smith returns, f he reports favorably, to take my company and go to Cabin Creek with transportation after the wounded, leaving my camp in charge of ome one of the commissioned officers now here, and detain all stragglers that may arrive, which, in addition to those already here, will ender my camp secure while my company is in the face of the enemy. The latest news received is up to 9 o'clock yesterday morning, when inding themselves completely surrounded and exposed to a withering ire, those yet on the field cut their way through and escaped. Lieutenant Clark, Fourteenth Kansas (now here), cut his way through with six men, losing one, and bringing five safely into camp. Captain Ledger, Sixth Kansas, who was reported killed, arrived here a short time since. All who witnessed it, speak in terms of the highest praise of his daring charge at the head of twelve men upon the rebel battery.

The following is a list of the officers now at this post: Capt. H. Р. Ledger, Company L, Sixth Kansas; Capt. Thomas Stevenson, Company H, Fourteenth Kansas; Capt. J. W. Duff, Company M, Sixth Kansas; Lieut. W. H. Kendall, Company E, Second Indian; Lieut. Benj. H. Whitlow, Company H, Third Indian; Lieut. A. F. Bicking, Company A, First Indian; Lieut. W. B. Clark, Company E, Fourteenth Kansas; Lieut. W. P. Phillips, Company B, Second Kansas; Lieut. E. W. Lucas, Company G, Sixth Kansas; Lieut. Levi F. Stewart, Company I, Sixth Kansas; Lieut. J. Brooks, Company M, Sixth Kansas. Several of the above-named officers will proceed to Fort Scott to

morrow.

Lieutenant Jennings, Company D, Fourteenth Kansas, is supposed to have been captured, and is reported by officers now here as being in a state of beastly intoxication when last seen on the field.

In conclusion I have the honor to request that you will inform the commanding officer that any re-enforcements for this post will be most thankfully received.

Lieut. W. H. MORRIS,

CURTIS JOHNSON, Captain, Commanding Company.

Acting Post Adjutant, Humboldt, Kans.

HDQRS. COMPANY E, FIFTEENTH KANSAS VOL. CAVALRY,

Osage Catholic Mission, Kans., September 25, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to forward the following details in relation to the late raid:

On Tuesday, 20th instant, 2 a. m., messenger arrived from Cabin Creek, reporting train captured. By 8 o'clock Tuesday stragglers began to arrive, confirming first report. Officers who had arrived earnestly requested me to send subsistence and transportation forward for the relief of the wounded. I dispatched Lieutenant Smith with a detachment and a wagon with rations. During Tuesday p. m. they continued to arrive in large numbers, and were positive that scores on the road would be overtaken and murdered if not assisted. Wednesday morning I placed Lieutenant Brooks, of the Sixth Kansas, in command of all stragglers at this post, and at the earnest solicitation of all officers pres ent started for the scene of disaster with my company, a detachment of the Third Wisconsin, and some Osage braves, who had volunteered as scouts and guides, taking two wagons with rations and forage. Scores were met on Wednesday. Wednesday night encamped on the Neosho, six miles above mouth of La Bette. At 2 a.m. Thursday messenger arrived with order to return. By 3.30 a. m. was on the road to Mis sion. Main body with teams arrived in camp at 11 a. m. bringing in over twenty sufferers. I have succeeded in saving, besides the lives of those nearly famished, several thousand dollars' worth of Government property. I got five mules yesterday brought in by Osages, whom I promised coffee and sugar for all property brought in. Two men from Companies C and G, Second Kansas, came in yesterday from the Arkansas River. They were taken prisoners at Flat Rock, brought by the rebels within four miles of the battle-field at Cabin Creek, and taken south after the capture of the train and made their escape at the crossing of the Arkansas. They report as follows:

The rebel force was composed of the Seventh, Twenty-ninth, Thirtieth, and Thirty-first Regiments Texas Cavalry, two Creek and one Seminole regiment, and a six-gun battery. They attacked the force at Flat Rock on Friday, having previously murdered the two companies of negroes stationed below. James M. Carlton, Company C, Second Kansas, one of the escaped prisoners mentioned above, reports Corpl. Robert Hamp ton, Privates James H. Davis, James Ledgewood, Bailey Duval, and Marion Thompson missing and supposed killed; Sergts. John Q. Farmer, G. Gugler, and James M. Nance, Corpl. Andrew W. Davis, Privates Peter Smith, William Stubblefield, Frank Thomas, Ezra Benson, Jacob Milliman, David Beigert, John Van Horn, Thomas Hickey, Amos Taylor, and John M. Taylor prisoners; Private William Pineger wounded and prisoner; all of Company C, Second Kansas. Private Louis Hammer, Company G, Second Kansas, the other escaped prisoner, reports Sergeant McDougal and Private Smith killed; Sergt. John Tuxson and Private A. Frank Corbin wounded and prisoners; First Lieutenant Straw, Second Lieutenant Miller, Sergts. A. Jackson Hanna, and John Bousfield, Corpls. Frank White, Clark, and William T. Ainsworth, Privates Fuller, Riner Yelkin, John Harmon, James Mahoney, Dean, Henry Whiteday, Goodwin, Parker, and Edward B. Test prisoners. The rebels took over the Arkansas about 150 prisoners, 100 being soldiers, the remainder citizens and teamsters. They left Perryville, Ark., on Tuesday, - instant, with four days' rations. A portion of the force was from Boggy Depot, Ark. They had five negro soldiers prisoners, the remainder they killed, some thirty in num ber. Of the citizens taken prisoners Mr. Twist, Mr. Martin (hay contractor), and Mr. Beach and family (the latter released and set at lib erty), are mentioned. The rebels arrived at the Arkansas crossing on Tuesday evening, when they were met by General Cooper with another force to assist them over with the fruits of their expedition and cover their retreat to Perryville. They effected the crossing about 10 o'clock Tuesday night. The above-named escaped prisoners report the rebels highly elated at their success. A teamster from below has just come in, having been without food since last Sunday, a week to-day. He has been lying in the timber mostly, being afraid to venture out. I remain, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CURTIS JOHNSON, Captain, Commanding Coтражу.

Lieut. Col. GEORGE H. ΗΟΥΤ,

Fifteenth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry.

No. 10,

Reports of Maj. Gen. Samuel B. Maxey, C. S. Army, commanding District of Indian Territory.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF INDIAN TERRITORY,

Fort Towson, C. N., September 16, 1864.

GENERAL: I herewith inclose a letter* received last night from General Cooper containing some important information as well as the outline of the move Gano and Watie are now on, as shown by copy of General Gano's letter forwarded yesterday. I respectfully call your attention to the outline of campaign for this district as drawn by me June 27 last. I have long thought that movements of this kind were most valuable for this district. I call your attention to General Cooper's suggestion that the whole of the Indian division go on this move with Watie to Kansas. Several days ago I directed General Cooper to increase Watie's force, if he could spare the men from the rest of the division. As this is a proposition Watie made, I have not thought it advisable to send the whole Indian force, as he might regard himself overslaughed on his own proposition, but expressed the opinion to General Cooper that the troops organized for the new Creek brigade might be spared for this enterprise. So it is, these movements in my opinion will be more valuable (and moves similar) in this district than any that could be made by this command elsewhere. I would be glad to know as early as practicable the part we will have to play. Very respectfully, general, your obedient servant,

Brig. Gen. W. R. BOGGS,

S. B. MAXEY, Major-General, Commanding.

Chief of Staff, Shreveport, La.

It will be observed that the move of Gano and Watie is a dash that will not interfere with the main move of Watie to Kansas.

S. B. M.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF INDIAN TERRITORY,

Fort Towson, C. N., September 27, 1864.

GENERAL: I have the honor to inclose official dispatch of Brig. Gen. Stand Watie, dated 21st instant, giving report of the fight at Cabin Creek on the 19th; also General Cooper's' letter of transmittal, dated Camp Pike, 25th, and extract of letter from Maj. L. H. Oliver, depot commissary at Perryville, to Capt. M. L. Bell, assistant adjutant-general here, of same date. Cabin Creek, where the fight took place, is on the Fort Gibson and Fort Scott road, fifty miles from the former place. Watie was, as his dispatch shows, on Bird Creek on the 21st, two days after the fight. This is about the same distance west-northwest from Gibson. He is evidently giving a wide berth to Gibson, crossing the Arkansas considerably above that point. As he was not pursued on the 21st, as I infer from his dispatch, the only danger was in a forсе striking his left flank as he came out. The steps taken to meet that (which I do not think likely) will, I think, be sufficient. This expedition was a gallant undertaking, handsomely performed, and the troops