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The Daily Dispatch: October 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Burial cases. (search)
al aid. Quite a sensation was created in Jefferson City, Mo., on the evening of the 9th inst., by the arrival of Mrs. Col. Ellis, from Tipton, bearer of dispatches from Gen. Hunter and Col. Ellis. She was dressed in a semi-military riding habitCol. Ellis. She was dressed in a semi-military riding habit and hat, with a crimson sash thrown around the left shoulder, as an officer of the day, mounted on a splendid charger, and attended by two orderlies. She had ridden 45 miles since 10 o'clock, and, without taking a moment's rest, delivered her orders at camp, and then waited upon Gen. Price with her dispatches, urging forward two squadrons of Col. Ellis's command, now here, to join the regiment at Tipton. This mulier valients is attached to the First Missouri Cavalry, as special aid to her husband, Colonel Ellis. Loss of a mail--$100,000 in drafts, Etc., Missing. We learn that the New York mail leaving here last Monday evening at 7. 30, failed to arrive at its destination. Word was received at this office to that effect on Fri