Col [William F.] Switzler I have reliable information that the following named persons are acting as Spies for the Rebel army. Mrs George Gaylor who is 20 years old Sandy hair Grey eyes and light complexion. A widow Johnson who is about 42 years old has dark hair Brown eyes, has a wen under the right eye. Person Small. The above mentioned women travel together, and make Semi monthly trips from their homes in Caroll [Carroll] County Ark. to Springfield Mo. both have taken the oath of Alegiance to the United States. Blackburn who lives near Sugar Loaf Mountain near Yellville Ark Small figure Fair complexion Beardless Face, dresses in womens apparel. Detectives outside of our lines have furnished this information Wm [William] H. Pierre Chf of Scouts Army of the Frontier