September 16, Kansas City, Mo.,
Brigadier-General Thomas Ewing, Jr.  to Lieutenant-Colonel Marsh

KANSAS CITY, MO., September 16, 1863.

 Lieutenant-Colonel' MARSH,
Assistant Adjutant-General:

Colonel Weer, who has been out a week with four companies, reports that one of his detachments, under Captain Coleman, yesterday discovered and surprised Quantrill's main camp on the Snibar, killing 2 guerrillas and capturing 40 horses and equipments, and a large amount of clothing, provisions, arms, and ammunition. The guerrillas fired but one volley and then disappeared in the thick underbrush, where successful pursuit was impossible. The guerrilla bands are scattering themselves, and eluding the scouting parties from the various posts. The indications are they are preparing for another raid or an attack on some one of the posts. Reports from Fort Scott of large numbers returning from rebel armies. Nearly all joining guerrillas. Eleven of Marmaduke's men surrendered a few days ago.

 THOMAS EWING, JR.,

 Brigadier-General.

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