Colonel Lyons.
Fort Donelson, June 1, 1863.—The Ewing went down this morning. We are trying George Hinson as a spy. I sent out a cavalry scout and Companies H and G, Captains Noyes and Randall, this morning down the river a few miles. I had heard that old Hinson was there with a party of guerillas. I was not sure, but it was my duty to find out the facts. Company F has been to Clarksville guarding a fleet and has just returned. We have not had a boat from below for three days.
