Colonel Lyons.
Fort Donelson, June 12, 1863.—Nothing but the regular routine has transpired today. There has been no chance to send off a mail for several days. I will send the Nevada down when she returns from Clarksville. There are several boats on the shoals below and we have to stop all the boats from above to take part of their cargoes.
We have not had any bushwhacking about us since I have been in command, and I do not expect much of it. I tell the citizens that they can have the burden of a military occupation of their country very light or they can have it very heavy, just as they please. They desire to take it light.
Captain Morrell is quite feeble and has asked for leave of absence. He will probably get it.
