CASSVILLE, Mo., July 2, 1863.

Colonel CLOUD, Springfield, Mo.:

The scout has just got in; brings important information. Hunter is at Holcomb’s Springs, with 500.  Cabell is at Hewitt’s old mill, 5 miles this side of Fayetteville; also three squadrons at Bentonville.  Cabell is to have command of all; said to be 2,000 cavalry; no artillery.  This Captain [Roan E. M.] Mack got from young men, who got it from their pickets at Cross Hollows.  He also said that Cabell was going to attack this post Sunday morning [July 5].  I have sent out another scout.  I will send word as soon as I hear from it.  My last scout was commanded by Captain Mack, Company G; took 4 prisoners and killed 1 man; took 13 head of very good horses.

Yours, respectfully,

J. J. JOHNSON,
Major, Commanding Post

SOURCE:  OR, Series I, Volume 22 (Part II), Page 351.

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