O. C. Washburn to Cadwallader C. Washburn, September 7, 1864

Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CAnsy,

GENERAL: I have just received the inclosed from Brig. Gen. ©. C. Andrews, commanding at Devall’s Bluff. General Mower had not then reached him, but must have reached him a few hours after. It seems that General Steele was of the opinion on the 4th that Price was still south of the Saline, but I have strong reasons for believing that he has crossed the Arkansas River above Little Rock, and is now on his way to Missouri. Steele should know the fact, if it is a fact, that Price is still south of Arkansas; but I have thought it no harm to put General Rosecrans on his guard. Price has mounted a great part of his force. He means Missouri, whether he has crossed at the present time or not. IT am, general,

your obedient servant.