Cadwallader C. Washburn to E. R. 8. Canby, September 3, 1864

Maj. Gen. E. R. 8. CANBY, Commanding Military Division of West Mississippi :

GENERAL: I have just received a letter from Commander Phelps, U. S. Navy, of which I inclose a copy. I think from that that danger on White River is over. I shall send to General Mower by the bearer of this an order to return here and proceed at once to Atlanta, if, when he arrives at the mouth of White River, he becomes satisfied that there is no need for his services. My cavalry I shall order to proceed up toward Jacksonport and co-operate with Steele in the pursuit of Price, Shelby, Marmaduke & Co. I am pretty well satisfied that a raid of large proportions is about being made on Missouri, and have advised the War Department and General Rosecrans of my belief.

your obedient servant