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PILOT KNOB, June 18, 1864.
General EWING:
Major Wilson telegraphs that a paroled soldier just from Jacksonport, Ark., says that Shelby was there six days ago, and that he has with him about 3,000 men. His headquarters are about 30 miles below Jacksonport; he signs himself as commander of Sub-District of Northeastern Arkansas. A scout has just returned from Doniphan and below; reports all quiet there. Shall I send Major Wilson down to Arkansas on a scout? I am prepared to send three spies down there. I would like very much to command an expedition against Shelby; he is from my county, and I think with any fair show I can whip and probably capture him.
J. F. TYLER,
Colonel, Commanding.