March 3, 1865, Cape Girardeau, Mo.,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General J. C. Thomson to Captain Lewis Sells

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO., March 3, 1865.

 Capt. LEWIS SELLS,
Charleston, Mo.:

There is a rumor that Quantrill is going to make a raid into this State from Kentucky. The report came from Hickman, Ky. Send a citizen there to find out the truth, if possible.

By order of Lieutenant-Colonel Hiller:

 J. C. THOMSON,

Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

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