Unknown, September 6, 1864

Captain Howland was attacked on his return from Benton by a superior cavalry force and followed nearly to our pickets. Colonel Ritter, with 500 or 600 men, has gone out to see where they came from. I hope my scouts will inform me soon where Priceis. Iam quite well satisfied that he intends to attack or menace us here while Fagan and Shelby operate in rear. A deserter, one of Fagan’s teamsters, who came in yesterday, says Fagan had 150 wagons loaded with flour,

bacon, &e. F, STEELE, Major-General.

LitTLE Rock, September 6, 1864.

Dispatches just received from Lewisburg by messenger. Colonel Stirman, C. S. Army, crossed at Dardanelle with 300 well-mounted men yesterday. They moved toward Dover, where Jackman is with 100. The steamers reached Lewisburg. Oaptain Napier beat Witt; killed 7 and captured Captain Livingston and 3 men. Rebel cavalry are probably moving to Dardanelle to cross.

Hpgrs. SECOND Division, SEVENTH ARMY CORPS, Devall’s Bluff, September 6, 1864—4.45 o’clock. Maj. Gen. F. STEELE, Tittle Rock: The steamer Darling has arrived. General Mower, with one division, arrived at Saint Charles yesterday. His effective force about 4,000. He has twelve pieces of artillery.

Very respectfully, 6. C, ANDREWS