TITLE: The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. / Series 1 - Volume 37 (Part II) AUTHOR: United States. War Dept., John Sheldon Moody, Calvin Duvall Cowles, Frederick Caryton Ainsworth, Robert N. Scott, Henry Martyn Lazelle, George Breckenridge Davis, Leslie J. Perry, Joseph William Kirkley PUBLISHER: Govt. Print. Off., Washington, 1891 Page A Production Note Cornell University Library produced this volume to preserve the informational content of the deteriorated original. The best available copy of the original has been used to create this digital copy. It was scanned bitonally at 600 dots per inch resolution and compressed prior to storage using ITU Group 4 compression. Conversion of this material to digital files was supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Digital file copyright by Cornell University Library 1995. This volume has been scanned as part of The Making of America Project, a cooperative endeavor undertaken to preserve and enhance access to historical material from the nineteenth century. Page B 7 pt. 2 I THE GIFT OF GIIkCtJLAI Title Page Page 1 THE WAR OF THE REBELLION: A COMPILATION OF THE OFFICIAL BECOIIRDS OF THE UNION AND CONFEDERATE ARMIES. PREPARED BY The late Lieut. Col. ROBERT N. SCOTT, Third U. S. Artillery. PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF S The Hon. REDFIELD PROCTOR, Secretary of War, BY MAJ. GEORGE B. DAVIS, U. S. A., MR. LESLIE J. PERRY, MR. JOSEPH W. KIRKLEY, Board of Pablication. SERIES IVOLUME XXXVIIIN TWO PARTS. PART HCORRESPONDENCE, ETC. WASHINGTON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1891 Page 2 A. 3767 OOi~NELU~ U~NI VERSI TY~ ~L1BRAR\ Page 3 PART 11.VOL. XXXVII. CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING SPECIALLY TO OPERATIONS IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, AND PENNSYLVANIA, JULY 1 TO AUGUST 3, 1864.* UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNITES STATES, City Point, July 1, 186411.30 p. m. (Received 9 a. m. 2d.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: You need not send any artillery beyond the three batteries already started. Ewells corps has returned here, but I have no evidence of Breckinridge having returned. Hunter ought to get back on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as soon as possible. Operating from there, he will have the enemy in front of him. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. JULY 1, 1864. General AUGUR: In addition to the three batteries already mounted under General Grants requisition, you will apply to General Rucker for horses for five others, eight in all, and send them forward as soon as remounted and supplied. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. WASHINGTON, July 1, 186412.30 p. m. Major-General HUNTER, Near Gauley, TV. Va. Lieutenant-General Grant wishes a personal interview. t You will, therefore, as soon as you can safely leave your command, repair to his headquarters on James River. In the mean time your troops should be so stationed as to prevent aiiy serious rai(ls by the enemy now in the Valley. H. W. HALLECK, _______________ ____________ __Major-General and Ch h~f of Staff * For Correspondence, etc., May 1June 30, 1804, see Part I. t See Part I, p. 689. (3 Page 4 4 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. WASHINGTON, July 1, 18641.30 p. in. (Received 10 p. in.) Lieutenant-General GRANT, Oily Point, Va.: On the 28th ~29th] I telegraphed to General Hunter, granting his request to visit Washin gton, and directing him in the meanwhile to telegraph to you about his operations. Since then I have heard nothing of him, the line west of Harpers Ferry having been broken by rebel raids. I telegraphed him to-day that you wished to consult with him at your headquarters. As you are aware, ~ll batteries here were dismounted and put in the forts, to replace in part the heavy regiments, and. their horses sent to the front. I have re- mounted three and sent them forward, and will remount five more by taking horses from the quartermasters teams. This leaves very little in the forts, except militia, who are not sufficiently instructed to work the guns. There are conflicting reports about the rebel forces in the Shenandoah Valley. Some say that Breckinridge and Pickett are following the cavalry, which has just made a raid on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, while others say they are not in the Valley at all. It certainly would be good policy for them (while Hunters army is on the Kanawha) to destroy the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and make a raid in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Sigel has very little besides militia at Harpers Ferry and on the railroad, and, by sending away the artillery, we shall have nothing left here with which to re-enforce him. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Stc~ff. SPECIAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 225. Washington, July 1, 1864. * * * * * * * 54. Capt. Elmer Otis, Fourth U. S. Cavalry, is hereby relieved from mustering and disbursing (Inty in the State of Ohio, and (le- tailed for duty as acting inspector-general of cavalry for the Depart- ment of West Virginia, and will report by letter, without (lelay, to the chief of the Cavalry Bureau for instructions. * * * * * * By order of the Secretary of War: E. P. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Charleston, W. Va., July 1, 1864. Brigadier-General SULLIVAN, Loup Creek: GENERAL: You will bring your command on to Camp Piatt, with as little (lelay as possible, where it will embark on board steamers for Gallipolis, taking with them sufficient cooked ratiomis for the journey. As~ soon as you get your commamid at Camp Piatt the major-general commanding would be glad if you would report in person to him at Charleston. Please acknowledge receipt of tlmis order by telegram. By command of Major-General Hunter: CHAS. G. HALPINE, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 5 CHAP. XLIXI CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 5 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Charleston, W. Va., July 1, 1864. Maj. Gen. JULIUS STAHEL, Commanding, & c., Martinsburg, W. Va.: Your telegrams have been received. You must act promptly and do the best you can for the protection of the railroad. By command of Major-General Hunter: CHAS. G. I~ALPJNE, Assis.tant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Charleston, W. Va., July 1, 1864. Maj. Gen. FRANZ SIGEL, C~omdg. Reserve Division, & c., Martinsburg, W. Va.: Major-General Stahel should certainly be able with the large force under his command to protect the railroad and drive the enemy up the Valley. If more troops be, in your judgment, absolutely needed, you must telegraph for them directly to the Secretary of War. Sul- livans division is en route to Martinsburg, but you cannot hope for them before five or six days. By command of Major-General Hunter: CHAS. G. HALPINE, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS, Near Martinsburg, W. Va., July 1, 1864. Maj. T. A. MEYSENBURG, Assistant Adjutant-General: MAJOR: I have the honor to state for the information of the major-general commanding that there is no big spring near the Charlestown road three miles from Martiusburg. The only point in that direction where sufficient water can be found for men and horses is at the Opequon Creek. I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JUL. STAHEL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Near JJfartinsburg, W. Va., July 1, 1864. Maj. T. A. MEYSENBURG, Assistant Ac0utaut-General, ]Ifartinsburg, W. Va.: MAJOR: General Stahel directs me to state that there is no Spring on the Charlestown road three miles from Martiusburg. He has therefore ordered a portion of the cavalry to Newcomers Mills, on the Opequon Creek, about three miles from town. Pickets wiji be stationed so as to guard all the roads between Newcomers Mills and the Winchester turnpike. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, EZRA H. BAILEY, Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General Page 6 6 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. (Ca~. XLIX. MARTINSBURQ July 1, 18643.30 p. m. Brig. Gen. MAX WEBER, (Received 3.50 ~. in.) Harpers Ferry: General Stahel reports 200 of the enemys cavalry encamped two miles from Winchester, on Berryville road. Mosbys command is said to be at Millwood. T. A. MEYSENBURG, Assistant A6jutant-General. ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL FREDERICK, MD., July 1, 1864. Reserve Division, Department of West Virginia: SIR: There has been some information of a reliable character received in this place indicating a probable attack upon Martins- burg Saturday night or Sunday by the rebels. It seems that this information has been given some lady near this place, who has a hus- band in the rebel army, with the request that she should be in Mar- tinsburg on Saturday evening, July 2, as her husband would cer- tainly be there on Sunday, July 3, when the railroad between Martinsburg and Harpers Ferry would be destroyed. It may be a hoax, but I thought it best to impart the information to you. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JNO. I. YELLOTT, Major, Commanding Post, and Provost-Marshal. Colonel STEVENSON, CUMBERLAND, July 1, 1864. Greenland Gap ft Send a scout of 200 infantry and all available cavalry on a scout to Moorefield and Petersburg. You must keep yourself fully advised of the whereabouts of McNeill and report to me often. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. Colonel Hoir, CUMBERLAND, July 1, 1864~9.30 a. m. New Creek: Keep scouts out all the time in the neighborhood of Reeses and Dolls Gap. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MID. DEPT. 8TH ARMY CORPS, No. 49. Baltimore, July II, 1864. It having come to the knowledge of the general commanding that an extra tour of guard duty is imposed upon enlisted men as a punishment for offenses, he (lesires hereby to express his disapproval of the same. Guard duty is one of the niost honorable, as well a Page 7 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 7 one of the most important, duties of a soldier, and must never be regarded in the light of a punishment. but rather as a privilege and a mark of distinction. Regulations require that all persons of whatever rank in the service shall observe respect toward sentinels. It is manifestly improper, therefore, that respect should be shown to those deserving punishment. It is wisely provided that sentinels should be relieved at short intervals, in order that they may by necessary rest be enabled to perform their duty while on post with greater vigilance; yet this extra tour of duty is designed to fatigue them, thereby rendering them careless and inefficient, and defeating entirely the intentions of the service. The practice, therefore, has a tendency to degrade a highly honorable calling, and must be dis- continued in this department. The inspecting officers of this army corps are hereby directed to report promptly any violation of this order. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. NEW ORLEANS, LA., July 2, 1864. (Via Cairo 8th. Received 12.10 p. m. 8th.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLE~K, Chief of Staff: The First Division of the Nineteenth Army Corps, 6,200 strong, is arriving and will be embarked in the course of the night. They will reach Fort Monroe from the 8th to the 10th. This employs all the sea-going vessels we have here. The Second Division, 6,000 strong, will be in readiness to sail as soon as other vessels arrive. The sick of the regiments will be sent to New York, with the exc ep- tion of those who will be fit for duty in twenty days; these last wlll follow their regiments to Fort Monroe. ED. R. S. CANBY, Major- General. JULY 2, 1864. General AUGUR: Lieutenant-General Grant directs that only three of the eight bat- teries be sent to the front at present. The other five can be organ- ized and ready to move as occasion may require. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, TWENTY-SECOND ARMY CORPS, No. 163. ) July 2, 1864. * * * * * * * 2. Companies E and F, Eighteenth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, having reported at these headquarters, will proceed without delay to Laurel, Md., and relieve two companies of the Sixth Regi- ment Veteran Reserve Corps, now guarding the Washington an Page 8 S OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. Ialtiivivrc, Railroad. The commanding officer will receive his in- structions from the commanding officer detachment Veteran Reserve Corps. The quartermasters department will furnish the necessary traiisportation. 3. Upon being relieved by two companies of the Eighteenth Regi- ment Veteran Reserve Corjs, the two companies of the Sixth Regi- ment Veteran Reserve Corps, now at Laurel, Md., will proceed at once to this city, and report to the commanding officer of their regi- ment for duty. The quartermasters department will furnish the necessary transportation. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Augur: C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 2, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER UNION LIGHT GUARD, (Through Colonel Wisewell, Military Governor): CAPTAIN: The major-general directs that you transfer your com- mand to the Soldiers 1-Jome, and that hereafter you be in readiness to send an escort with the President of the United States, on his trips to this city and returning. The strength of these escorts will be desigiiated by His Excellency the President. I am, captaiii, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, COMMANDING OFFICER, July 2, 1864. Company K, One hundred and fiftieth Pennsy?vania Vols., (Through Colonel Wisewell, Military Governor:) SIR: The major-general commanding directs that you transfer your command to the vicinity of Soldiers Home, where your duties will be to perform the same duty relative to the snmmer residence of His Excellency the President of the United States as you have heretofore done at the Executive Mansion in this city. Upon application to the quartermasters department (Lientenant-Col- onel Greene) you will be furnished with the iiecessary transporta- tioii. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant-General. WASHINGTON, July 2, 186410.30 a. in. Major-General HUNTER, West Virqinia: General Grant says that such of your forces as are not required to hold the Kanawha Valley should be brought back to the line of th Page 9 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 9 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, so that by operating from that base they can prevent any raid into ~Miary1and. He says that Ewells corps has returned to his front, but he hears nothing of Breckin- ridge. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. GENERAL ORDERS, J{DQRS. DEPT. OF WEST VIRGINIA, No. 42. Charleston, W. Va., July 2, 1864. I. Brigadier-General Averell will direct Brigadier-General Dnffi6 to report to the major-general commanding, with his division, and Brigadier-General Duffi~ will hereafter be under the exclusive orders of the major-general commanding. 11. Brigadier-General Averell will report for orders to Brigadier. General Crook, who is hereby assigned to the command of all the troops in the valley of the Kanawha, and in West Virginia, west of the Alleghany Mountains and south of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail- road, and General Crook is charged with the prompt and efficient reorganization of the forces under his command. By order of Major-General Hunter: CHAS. G. HALPINE, Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF WEST VIRGINIA, No. 120. Charleston, W. Va., July 2, 1864. * * * * * * * 6. Brig. Gen. A. N. Duffi~ will detail one regiment to serve as an escort to the Artillery Brigade, commanded by Capt. H. A. Du Pont, chief of artillery, during its march to Parkersburg, W. Va. The commanding officer of the regiment will confer with Cap- tain Dn Pont relative to the march, and regulate the marches of his regiment to correspond with those of the artillery. * * * * * * * 8. The Artillery Brigade, commanded by Capt. H. A. Du Pont, U. S. Army, will proceed by march to Parkersburg, on arriving at which place it will be furnished with transportation by rail to Martinsbnrg, where Captain Du Pont will report to the command- ing officer for orders. * * * * * * * 12. Capt. H. A. Du Pont, Battery B, Fifth U. S. Artillery, is hereby authorized to send 120 superfluous men of his command with 3 supernumerary officers to Martinsburg, W. Va., with the infantry division of. Brig. Gen. J. C. Sullivan. The quartermas- ters department will furnish the necessary transportation. By order of Maj. Gen. D. Hunter: CHAS. G. HALPINE, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 10 10 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP: XLIX. HDQRS. SECOND CAy. Div., DEPT. OF WEST VIRGINIA, C#harlest on, TV. Va., J~ily 2, 1864. Lieut. Col. CHARLES G. HALPINE, Assistant Adjutant-General: COLONEL: I have the honor to request that .the detachment of regiments serving in this command which are now at Martinsburg be ordered to rejoin their regiments at this point, and that all storesordnance and quartermasterswith the baggage belonging to this command, be sent to this place. These stores are at Har- pers Ferry, Martinsburg, and Parkersbnrg. I have the honor also to request that that portion of the Eighth Ohio Cavalry which was sent to Beverly to protect the train be directed to report to the regiment at this place. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, WM. W. AVERELL, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS SECOND CAVALRY DIVISION, Charleston, W. Va., July 2, 1864. Lient. Col. CHARLES G. HALPINE, Assistant Adjutant-General: COLONEL: In compliance with orders received this day I have the honor to report the following regiments composing this com- mand First Brigade, Col. J. M. Sclioonmaker: Eighth Ohio Cavalry, Colonel Moore; Fourteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, Maj. J. M. Daily. Second Brigade, Col. J. H. Oley: First West Virginia Cavalry, Col. H. Capehart; Seventh West Virginia Cavalry, Major H. Slack; Third West Virginia Cavalry, Major Conger; Fifth West Virginia Cavalry, Lieut. Col. A. Scott. Third Brigade, Col. W. H. Powell: Second West Virginia Cav- alry, Major Hoffman; Thirty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Mounted In- fantry, Lieutenant-Colonel Shaw. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, WM. W. AVERELL, Brigadier-General. [JuLY 2, 1864.For Sigel to Adjutant-General (three dispatches) reporting indications of movement of enemy in force down the Valley, & c., see Part I, pp. 174, 125.] HEADQUARTERS, Near Ilfartinsburg, W. Va., July 2, 1864. Major MEYSENBURO, Assistant Adjutant-General: MAJOR: The order has been given to have the cavalry ready to move at a moments notice. Yours, respectfully, JUL. STAHEL, iilujo r- General Page 11 CHAP. XLIX.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.--UNION. 11 MARTINSBURG, July 2, 1864. Brig. Gen. MAX WEBER: (Received 5.30 ~. in.) A force of the enemy is reported to be at Winchester. Further information v~ill be sent you. T. A. MEYSENBURG, Assistant Adjutant-General. MARTINSBURG, July 2, 1864. (Received 5.30 p. in.) Brigadier-General WEBER: The general commanding wishes to know how many effective cav- alry you have, leaving about 150 at Harpers Ferry to co-operate with General Stahel. Can you spare a battery if necessary at this point? T. A. MEYSENBURG. Assistant Adjutant. General. HEADQUARTERS, Harpers Ferry, JV. Va., July 2, 18645.30 p. in. Maj. T. A. MEYSENBURG, Assistant Adjutant-General, Afartinsburg: The condition of my cavalry remains the same; 108 effective men in all. I have only one effective battery. I shall expect further information with regard to the enemy at Winchester. MAX WEBER, Brigadier-General. MARTINSBURG, July 2, 1864. (Received 10 p. in.) Brig. Gen. MAX WEBER, Harper~s Ferry: Reports have reached us of an advance of the enemy in force down the Valley. His advance, consisting of Gilmors cavalry, reached Winchester. As soon as reliable information has been re- ceived you will be informed, as also the War Department. F. SIGEL, Major- General. MARTINSBURG, July 2, 1864. [Capt. H. M. BURLEIGH, (Received 5.45 ix in.) Assistant Adjutant- General:] Your telegram dated July 1 is this moment received. The troops at Duffields are the remaining parts of two companies, F and I, First Maryland Potomac Home Brigade. About twenty men of each company were captured. The line is not protected sufficiently at and adjacent to that point. The monthly report will be sent down by a messenger this evening. W. P. MAULSBY, Coloi.wl, (Jommanding Page 12 12 OPERATIOINS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. LOHAP. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 2, 1864. Capt. D. M. KEYES, Point of Rocks: You will establish a patrol from Point of Rocks to Berlin, to pre- vent small parties from crossing the river for plunder. By order of Brig. Gen. Max Weber: S. F. ADAMS, First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp. POINT OF ROCKS, July 2, 1864. (Received 3 p. in.) Lieut. S. F. ADAMS: Please inform General Max Weber I have patrolled the river from Berlin to Nolands Ferry, aird also picketed the same distance for the last six days. DANL M. KEYES, Uaptain, Commanding Independent Virginia Rangers. MARTINSBURG, July 2, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: The detachment of the One hundred and fifty-second Ohio and the equipage has been ordered to Cumberland this a. m. T. A. MEYSENBURG, Assistant Adjutant-General. MARTINSBURG, July 2, 1864. General KELLEY: It is reported that the enemy encamped in force at Fishers Hill last night; marching this way to-day. T. A. MEYSENBURG, Assistant Adjutant- General. CUMBERLAND, July 2, 18643 p. m. Major MEYSENBURG, Assistant Adjutant-General, Martinsburg: The following telegram just received, which I forward for the in- formation of the general CLARKSBURG, July 2,1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: Refugees just arrived at Beverly report Earlys, Breekinridges, Imbodens, and Jacksons commands twenty miles from Staunton en route for that place, on Mon- day last. N. WJLKJNSQN, Colonel. B. F. KELLEY. Brigadier- General Page 13 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 13 MARTINSBURG, July 2, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: I am informed that Grafton is occupied by only a small squad of men. There should be from 150 to 200 men there, if you can possi- bly arrange it so. F. SIGEL, Major- General. MARTINSBURG, July 2, 1864. (Received Cuinberland 19.30 p. in.) General KELLEY: General Hunter will probably pass Cumberland on Monday. Please instruct the guards along the railroad to turn out. In case he should stop anywhere, have a salute fitmred. A salute will be fired at this place on the 4th of July by order. T. A. MEYSENBURG, Assistant Adjutant-General. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPT. OF WEST VIRGINIA, No. 43. Charleston, W. Va., July 2, 1864. I. Capt. J. B. Salisbury, commissary of subsistence, is hereby relieved from dut! as chief commissary of the Department of West Virginia, and will immediately turn over all public books, papers, property, and funds in his possession to Capt. William H. Hosack, commissary of subsistence. This done, Captain Salisbury will report by letter to the Commissary General, U. S. Army, for orders. II. Capt. William H. Hosack, commissary of subsistence, is hereby appointed acting chief commissary of subsistence of the Department of West Virginia, relieving Captaiii Salisbury, and will discharge the duties of chief commissary of the department until further orders. By command of Major-General Hunter: CHAS. G. HALPINE, Assistant Adjutant- General. WASHINGTON, July 3, 1864. Major-General AUGUR, Commanding, & c.: Send immediately to Harpers Ferry the five batteries of artillery intended for General Grant, by railroad. The first three will go as infantry, and I will direct soon in regard to the other two. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff Page 14 14 OPERATIONS IN N. VA.. W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, July 3, 1864. General AUGUR: If two of the batteries ordered to Harpers Ferry can be mounted immediately, mount them; if not, send them all as infantry. II. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chwf of Staff. [Indorsetnent.] How soon can General Howe have these two batteries mounted? C. C. AUGUR, Major- General. Major-General AUGUR, WASHINGTON, July 3, 1864. Commanding Department: GENERAL: I think I can mount the two batteries to-morrow, if they report to me by daylight in the morning. Very respectfully, A. P. HOWE, Brigadier- General. WASHINGTON, July 3, 1864. Major-General AUGUR, Commanding, & c.: Batteries going as infantry must of course be armed and equipped as infantry. General Weber wants infantry for the trenches and mounted artillery, but no more heavy artillery. H. W. HALLECK Major-General and Chief of Staff. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Lieut. Col. E. M. GREENE, July 3, 1864. Chief Quartermaster, Department of Washington: COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you fur- nish transportation from this city to Harpers Ferry by rail for three batteries (with men only), i. e., Battery A, Maryland Artil- lery, Battery F, Independent Pennsylvania Artillery, and Battery G, First Pennsylvania Artillery. These batteries will be at the Soldiers Rest at or about 12 oclock to-night for transportation. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. HASKINS DIvISION, 22D ARMY CORPS, DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, Washington, D. C., July 3, 1864. Colonel MARBLE, Second Brigade: The major-general comirianding department directs that the First Battery, * Ohio Light Artillery, Captain Gibbs, report to Brigadier- * Battery L,, First Ohio Light Artillery Page 15 CHAP. XLIX.J CORRESPONDENCE, iETC.UNION. 15 General Howe, inspector of artillery, for equipment. That the com- manding officer report to General Howe at daylight to-morrow morning. Direct your quartermaster to furnish the transportation. Respectfully, yours, - J. A. HASKIN, Lieutenant- Colonel, Aide-de- Camp, Commanding. WASHINGTON, July 3, 18644 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: General Sigel reports that Early, Breckinridge, and Jackson, with Mosbys guerrillas, are said to be moving from Staunton down the Shenandoah Valley. I ordered General Hunter up to the line of the railroad, but he has replied to none of my telegrams, and has made no report of his operations or present condition. Sigel has been ordered to telegraph directly to him, to inform him of the condition of affairs, and to ask for instructions. It is possible that Hunter is marching by Beverly and Moorefield or Romney, which would ac- count for his not answering dispatches. The three principal officers on the line of the road are Sigel, Stahel, and Max Weber. You can, therefore, judge what probability there is of a good defense if the enemy should attack the line in force. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. CITY POINT, VA., July 3, 18645 p. m. (Received 8.15 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: You can direct Sigel in answer to his dispatch of 10.30 a. m. of to-day better than I can. Earlys corps is now here. There are no troops that can now be threatening Hunters department, except the remnant of the force W. E. Jones had, and possibly Breckin- ridge. If there is anything threatening any portion of his depart- ment, however, you need not send him here. U. S. GRAI4T, Lieutenant- General. CITY POINT, July 3, 18648 p. m. (Received Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK. 8.50 p. in.) Chief of Staff: Since telegraphing you to-day I have made inquiries to ascertain the grounds upon which Earlys (Ewells) corps has returned to our front. I find no prisoners have been taken from it since its reported return. Deserters, however, from other commands report that it returned about five or six days ago. U. S. (ThANT, Lieutenant- General Page 16 1. OPE1~ATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAI. XLIX. CITY POINT, VA., July 3, 1864. Major-General MEADE, Commanding, & c.: General Sigel telegraphs that Early, Breckinridge, Jackson, and Mosby are reported to be moving down the Shenandoah Valley. Is it not certain that Early has returned to your front? U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. JULY 3, 18647 p. m. Lienten ant-General GRANT: The only information I have as to Ewells corps was derived from deserters, who said it had returned from Lynchbnrg. No prisoners have been taken from any of the divisions of that corps or any other information obtained than above. It was never reported as in our front, but only that it had returned from Lynchbnrg. GEO. G. MEADE, Mqjor- General. GENERAL GRANTS HEADQUARTERS, July 3, 18643.30 p. m. (Received 8 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: There is pretty good evidence that Early is now here, and all of Ewells corps with him, but Breckinridge has not yet rejoined Lees army. If he is moving down the Valley, as Sigel reports, it is pos- sible that he may have with him 10,000 men of all sorts. Not more. C. A. DANA. [JULY 3, 1864.For Sigel to Adjutant-General, reporting action at Leetown, & c., see Part I, p. 175.] CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 3, 1864. (Received 9.15 a. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: General Sigel telegraphs at 12.50 this a. m. that there are indica- tions of the advance of the enemy down the Valley, and that his cav- alry met ours at Winchester. He has ordered one hundred and fifty cars to be sent at once to remove this a. m. all Government stores from Martinsburg, and that all our rolling-stock in that re- gion should be sent west. I apprehend the information recently sent you of heavy forces in the V alley is about to prove correct. I have advised General Sigel that if the road is to fall into the posses- sion of the enemy and be destroyed, rolling-stock will be greatly needed for mo ven~ent~ east of Harpers Ferry, and that, therefore, as there is a very iarge equipment west, lie should allow as much as practicable to be worked east. Can you not make such movements as will prevent the success of the enemy? J, W. GARRETT, President Page 17 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCES ETc.UNfON. 17 CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 3, 1864. (Received 2.40 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War, and Major-General HALLECK: General Webers chief of staff, H. M. Burleigh, telegraphs from Harpers Ferry at 12 oclock, the last news from Martinsburg was that the enemy, in a large force, snpposed to be the same that fought with General Hunter, were two miles west of Martinsburg, and de- stroying track, & c., and advancing on M artinsbnrg. There has been fighting since 5 oclock. We have seiit out a party to obtain information, which has not yet returned. We are preparing for an attack. I do not think the military have left Martinsburg. Gen- eral Weber is now in front, attending to the movements of troops. Our wires were cnt west of Martinsburg about 11 a. in., and a few minutes~ after we lost communication with Martinsburg. Our oper- ators reported that the enemy came in at North Mountain, seven miles west of Martinsburg, in force about 10 oclock this a. in., cut- ting off all communication by rail and telegraph from that point west. In addition to the cars ordered for Martinsburg, one hundred were ordered for Harpers Ferry, and we have just received orders for sixty more. We have asked whether this means evacuation. Your instructions may be necessary to insure firmness on this point. The operator from Martinsburg has arrived at Sandy Hook, and re- ports that he left Martinsburg on last engine as the rebels were entering the town. He states that General Sigel and staff left about one hour before, retreating toward the river. I have seen Genera]. Wallace, who states he can give no aid to Harpers Ferry, but will at once send the regiment of Maryland 100-days men to strengthen the line at Monocacy and vicinity. Cannot General Hun- ters force be ordered from the west to such points east of Cumber- land as may be most judicious? Appearances at present indicate a general abandonment of the road. We have through the night secured our trains, and up to this time we trust no rolling-stock has fallen into possession of the enemy. J. W. GARRETT, President. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 3, 18644.40 p. in. JOHN W. GARRETT, Esq., Baltimore: Your telegram received. Measures have been taken, as far as within my power, to meet the emergency. The great difficulty is to know the exact truth, and to avoid being misled by stampede and groundless clamor, or being surprised by real danger. If you have any source of truthful information you had better resort to it. EDWIN M. STANTON, CAMDEN STATION, Baltimore, July 3, 1864. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: ~f lie information I communicated on June 29* was obtained by our officers from parties who had been coPuected with the movements of * See Part I, p. 694. 2 R RvOL xxxvii. PT I Page 18 18 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [cHAP. XLIX. General Hunter. Breckinridge, Imboden, and Early, in command of Ewells corps, are reported as having passed through Winchester north. The refugees from Martinsburg report the aggregate rebel forces at 15,000 to. 30,000. A battle is reported as having com- menced at 5 this morning at Leetown, which has continued through- out the day, Colonel Mulligan commanding our forces. It is stated that about half of the Government stores at Martinsburg have been abandoned to the enemy, arid that a wagon train was captured this morning on the Williamsport road, five miles north of Mar- tinsburg. Up to the hour at which the wires were cut we had no advices of General Huntersnow General Sullivansforces reach- ing any part of our line, and fear it must be some days before fiey can reach a position to be effective. I annex a copy of our latest dispatch from Harpers Ferry, namely: We have as yet no communication with General Sigel. We are ready for a vig- orous defense of this place, and shall destroy no public works, except as a last neces- sity, and will then consult your engineer as to the least damage that can be done. I can hold this point against cavalry, but not long against infantry, as I have but 400 for service as infantry. I will advise you of any danger threatening this point immediately. By order of Brigadier-General Weber: H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutant-General. The force of infantry at Harpers Ferry is entirely too small. I trust you can re-enforce General Weber promptly. I find General Wallace has no advices whatever from General Sigel, nor can we obtain any knowledge of his position or movements since 10.35 this morning. Whilst the figures given of the enemys force are doubt- less exaggerated, yet it is scarcely credible that General Sigel would abandon so important a post as Martinsburg, with some 6,000 men under his command in that vicinity, n~mless he had reliably ascer- tained that the enemy was in decidedly superior numbers. JOHN W. GARRETT, President. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 3, 1864. JOHN W. GARRETT, Esq., Baltimore: General Hunter has been under orders three days ago to move his forces up to the threatened points. Sullivans cavalry should have been up before now. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. ARMY OF KANAWHA, No. 1. DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Charleston, July 3, 1864. In accordance with General Orders, No. 42, from headquarters Department of West Virginia, the undersigned hereb.y assumes com- mand of all the troops in the Department of West Virginia west of the Alleghany Mountains and south of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail- road. Commanding officers of separate posts an(l detachments wil Page 19 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRE~sINN DENCE, ETC.UNIQN. 19 immediately send in to these headquarters reports of strength, sta- tion, & c., and hereafter all reports required by orders and regula- tions will be made to these headquarters. GEORGE CROOK, Brigadier- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. ARMY OF KANAWHA, DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, No. 2. ) Charleston, W. Va., Jidy 3, 1864. Until further orders this command will be known as the Army of Kanawha, headquarters at Charleston, W. Va. By command of Brig. Gen. George Crook: J. L. BOTSFORD, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, July 3, 186411 a. m. Major-General SIGEL, iliEartinsburg, W. Va.: General Grant has ordered General Hunter to the line of the Balti- more and Ohio Railroad with all his available forces. You will com- inunicate with General Hunter directly. Advise him of the condi- tion of affairs and take his orders in regard to your dispositions. D. C. WAGER, Captain, Assistant Adjutant- General. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 3, 18648.30 p. m. Brig. Gen. MAX WEBER, Harpers Ferry: Five companies of artillery will be immediately sent to Harpers Ferry. Do you want any field pieces with them? Answer immedi- ately. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. HEADQUARTERS, Harpers Ferry, July 3, 18648.45 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff, U. S. Army: Your telegram received. I need infantry very much. I have three light batteries but only one complete with horses and equip.. ments. Field pieces without horses would be of no use. MAX WEBER, Brigadier- General Page 20 20 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA~ [CHAP. XLIX. MARTINSBURG, July 3, 1864. (Received 9 a. in.) General WEBER: The enemy is attacking our lines. Send some infantry with yonr cavalry forward in the direction of Charlestown to reconnoiter and try to find out by scouts whether the enemy comes in large force from Winchester. Until now we have only to do with his cavalry. F. SIGEL, lifajor- General. HEADQUARTERS, Hailers Ferry. W. Va., July 3, 18649 a. m. Maj. T. A. MEYSENBURG, A8sistant Adjutant-General, lila rtinsburg: Will you inform the signal officer that there is a detachment of the corps at the Stone Fort, Maryland Heights, and that he estab- lish a station in the same p lace as last winter. We can communi- cate with Martinsburg if the wires are cut. MAX WEBER, Brigadier-General. MARTINSBURG, July 3, 1864. Brigadier-General WEBER: No means to establish a signal line as desired. T. A. MEYSENBURG, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS RESERVE DIVISION, Near Shepherdstown, July 3, 186410 p. m. General WEBER: The troops of Martinsburg and Leetown are here, and will cross the river to-night. The enemy took possession of Martinsburg at about 1 p. m. to-day. The rebels are now reported to be marching on Williamsport. Major-General Ransoms rebel cavalry is in Col- onel Mulligans immediate front near Shepherdstown. I shall march to Harpers Ferry at 2 a. m. to-morrow if the troops arrive promptly here so that I can move them. The enemys forces outflanked us on every side. He was in the rear of Martinsburg before any troops had moved out. My force consists of two old regiments infantry, two and a half regiments Ohio National Guard, some dismounted cavalry used as infantry, ten l)ieces of artillery, and 1,500 cavalry. We had a strong force of the enemy against us. Colonel Mulligan fought the enemy all day, but was compelled to retire, necessitating our evacuation of Martinsburg. Our losses are not known, but great damage will be done to the railroad. Respectfully, F. SIGEL, lliliojor-General Page 21 Caip. XLIX.] COURESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 21 CAMDEN STATION, July 3, 1864. Brigadier-General WEBER: Do you know the extent of force of the enemy reported about Martinsburg; and do you think the absence of the operator at Mar-. tinsburg indicates that military authorities have also left there? W. P. SMITH. P. S.Do you know who is in command of enemy; and do you have any fears of th~ir threatening you? W. P. SMITH. HEADQUARTERS, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 186411.50 a. m. W. P. SMITH, Master of Transportation, Baltimore and Ohio R. R.: The last news from Martinsburg was that the enemy, in a large force, supposed to be the same that fought with General Hunter, were two miles west of M~rtinsburg, and destroying track, & c., and advancing on Martinsburg. There has been fighting since 5 oclock. We have sent out a party to obtain information, which has not yet returned. We are preparing for an attack. I do not think the mili- tary have left Martinsburg. General Weber is now in front, attend- ing to the movements of troops. You will be kept informed of all that transpires. H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant A6~jutant- General. CAMDEN STATION, July 3, 1864. Captain BURLEIGH: Greatly obliged for your intelligent dispatch. It is valuable to us to understand the true situation. We shall try to get you re-enforced if necessary to hold your position and you should be attacked. Please advise me further. We would like to know if General Sigel got off his stores safely, and if all equipments of our road are safe. Are our forces yet in possession of Martinsburg? W. P. SMITH. HEADQUARTERS, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 1864. W. P. SMITH, Master of Transportation: There is no telegraphic communication with Martinsburg. The railroad stores were all saved, and trains are constantly passing this point. There is still hard fighting near Leetown. A station will be established at Kearneysville, amid I will telegraph as soon as new in- formation is received. H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 22 25 OPRRATIONS tN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLTX BALTIMORE; July 3, 1864. (Received 3.15 p. in.) General MAX WEBER: I have telegraphed Secretary of War and General Halleck fully, and I hope Harpers Ferry will be vigorously re-enforced. I trust you can hold your position reliably and protect all property, espe- cially the bridge. If it becomes necessary to take any precautions regarding the bridge do not fail to see our supervisor of bridges, Mr. Haskett, now on duty at Harpers Ferry, who has been fully advised by our engineer how to accomplish your wishes with the least per- manent damage to this costly and difficult structure. If this course is pursued, in case of the probable early necessity of restoration, this important work can be much more speedily accomplished. Advise us as promptly as possible of your situation, so that with the facts you furnish we may do all that is possible to have you strengthened. J. W. GARRETT, President. HEADQUARTERS, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 186~4.25 p. m. J. W. GARRETT, President Baltimore and Ohio Railroad: The general commanding has just seen a telegram to F. W. Has- kett from W. C. Quincy, and desires me to say that at the worst the iron-work of your bridge will not be destroyed. The trestle-work at the most will be sufficient, and that will not go unless a heavy force of infantry and cavalry attack us. H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutant-General. BALTIMORE, July 3, 1864. (Received 4.15 p. in.) Capt. H. M. BURLEIGH: May I ask you whether the fight at Leetown is maintained by our local force stationed there, or whether our force at Bunker Hill fell back to Leetown and strengthened them? From our best advices Martinsburg has been entirely evacuated by our forces, though no fighting is reported4here. W. P. SMITH. HEADQUARTERS, flarpers Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 18644.50 p. m. W. P. SMITH, Master of Transportation, Baltimore and Ohio R. R.: We have received official notice that from daylight to 11 oclock a. m. severe fighting was going on near Martinsburg. Your property was all saved. We have had no advice from General Sigel since morning, and am waiting for courier. The moment anything new transpires you will be informed. I wish we could have a re-enforce- ment of infantry. H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant-Adjii tant- General Page 23 L~HAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 23 BALTIMORE, MD., July 3, 1864. (Received 5.15 p. in.) Captain BURLEIGH: Thanks for your further dispatches. Can you answer my queries about Leetown? We have urged General Wallace to send you 1,000 infantry, but can only get a few hundred men to strengthen Monoc- acy. We have also fully advised General Halleck and Secretary of War and begged them to aid you. Glad to hear generals views about bridge. W. P. SMITH. Brig. Gen. MAX WEBER, BALTIMORE, MD., July 3, 1864. Harpers Ferry We are continuing our efforts to get you re-enforced, but we hope you will not be attacked. Have you anything definite ffroiu Lee- town ? W. P. SMITH. HEADQUARTERS, W. ~. SMITH, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 186411 p. in.. Baltimore, Md.: We have heard from the War Department. Nothing from Gen- eral Sigel since 11 oclock a. m. We are ready for an attack at any moment. H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutant-General. BALTIMORE, July 3, 1864. (Received 5 a. m. 4th.) Brigadier-General WEBER: We will send some fifteen cars with 500 men from Washington to re-enforce Harpers Ferry. They aye due at Relay House by 3 a. in., and will go on promptly. These cars are all we can now send to Ferry, and can be loaded back with the sick from Frederick, if needed. W. P. SMITH. HEADQUARTERS, Maj. G. F. MERRIAM, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 1864. Maryland Heights: MAJOR: The general commanding directs that you hold your command in readiness for action at a moments notice. You will have 100 men in readiness to re-enforce this point, and you will also notify Captain Furst to have his battery in readiness to move at a moments notice. Respectfully, your obedient servant, - H. W. PITCHER, Lieutenant and Aide-de- Gamp Page 24 24 OPERATIONS IN N. VA.~ W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel CooK. Sandy hook: You will see that the troops at Berlin and Point of Rocks are on the alert to-night. If attacked by a large force, retire toward Har- pers Ferry. If not able to retire by the direct route, come via Fred- erick City. H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutant- General. HAGERSTOWN, MD., July 3, 18646.30 p. m. Brig. Gen. MAX WEBER, Harpers Ferry: Shall I move our quartermasters stores from this post? If so, where? N. J. HOPKINS, Captain and Assistant Quartermaster. HEADQUARTERS Harpers Ferry, W. Va., Jniy 3, 18646.45 p. m. Capt. N. J. HOPKINS, Hagerstown, Md. Hold yourself in readiness to move at a moments notice, and await orders. By order of Brig. Gen. Max Weber, commanding: S. F. ADAMS, First Lieutenant and Aide-de- Camp. HEADQUARTERS, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 18649.30 p. m. Capt. N. J. HOPKINS, Assistant Quartermaster, Hagerstown: If the enemy approach, move your stores to the most convenient point, Harrisburg or Chambersburg, Pa. By command of Brig. Gen. Max Weber: H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutant- General. FREDERICK, July 3, 1864. Capt. H. M. BURLEIGu: Is it an ascertained fact that a body of rebels are in the Valky? Answer immediately. JNO. I. YELLOTT, Major, Commanding Post Page 25 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPQNDFNCE,.ETC.IJNION.. 25 FREDERICK, July 3, 1864. Capt. H. M. BURLEIGH: Have you aiiy information of the fighting at Martinsburg? J. I. YELLOTT, Major, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 3,18645.40 p. m. Maj. J. I. YELLOTT, Frederick, Md.: We have no information from Martinsburg. Telegraphic com- munication is cut off. By order of Brig. Gen. Max Weber: S. F. ADAMS, First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Gamp. HARPERS FERRY, July 3, 1864. (Received 5.30 p. in.) Maj. THOMAS T. ECKERT, Asst. Supt. U. S. Military Telegraph: To give you a little idea how matters are with us at this time: No communication with General Sigel since about 10.30 a. m. to-day. Reported by persons coming in that there has been severe fighting near Martinsburg since daylight this morning up to 11 a. m. The result not known. General Hallecks cipher to General Sigel held here yet. We are looking for an attack. G. J. LAWRENCE, Cipher Operator, U. S. Military Telegraph. CUMBERLAND, July 3, 18648 a. in. Major MEYSENBUEG, Assistant Adjutant- General, Martinsburg: A message just received from Colonel Stevenson, at Greenland Gap, dated yesterday, which is as follows: Jacob Powell, citizen of Moorefield, came to camp and reports that Early and Imboden camped last night on Lost River, eighteen miles from Moorefield; expect to reach there to-night. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. MARTINSBURG, July 3, 1864. (Received 9 a. in.) Brigadier-General KELLEY: Send immediately the nearest iron-clad car to Cherry Run. The enemys cavalry, who went toward Cherry Run and Cacapon, is re- ported to be 1,000 strong. F. SIGEL, Major- General Page 26 26 OPERATIONS IN N. VA:, W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. MARTINSBURG, July 3, 1864. (Received 9.30 a: in.) Brigadier-General KELLEY: A cavalry force of the enemy, about 3,000 strong, is just attacking our lines and has sent a portion of it to Cherry Run, and in the di- rection of Bath. Send re-enforcements from Cumberland or another near point to Great Cacapon, and send an officer along the railroad to have all guards in: adiness to resist attacks. F. SIGEL, Major- General. CUMBERLAND, July 3, 186411 a. m. Governor BOREMAN, Wheeling: The rebels in large force are between Winchester and Martinsburg and are now driving in our pickets. I expect a force will be detached to assail me here and at New Creek. Unfortunately, I have not an adequate force to resist an attack. I am removing my stores west. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. CUMBERLAND, July 3, 18644 p. m. Governor BOREMAN, TVheeling: I have nothing from below since my telegram to you at 11 a. m. The wires are cut and no communication can be had with Martins- burg. The force menacing Martinsburg is believed to be Earlys, Imbodens, Jacksons, and company. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864. COMMANDER AT SIR JOHNS RUN: Have you any information of the enemy? Keep your scouts out; do not suffer yourself to be surprised. Keep me fully advised of all you can learn. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. SIR JOHNS RUN, July 3, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: Rebels in large force at North Mountain reported at daylight. Our forces there reported captured. Rebel force reported to consist of infantry, cavalry, and artillery. J. W. DEEM, CalJiain, Commanding Post Page 27 CHAP. XLIX.] 27 CORRESPONDENCE, FTC. I?NION. CUMBERLAND, J~iiy 3, 1864. Captain PETRIE, Sir Johns Run: You will be governed by the information you may receive. If von think it not too hazardous you will ri~ down to Sleepy Creek or Cherry Run ih the morning and return to Sir Johns Run aud report by telegraph for orders. General Sigel retreated from Mar- tinsburg to-day at 11 oclock without much loss. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. CUMBERLAND, Jaly 3, 1864. Colonel THOMPSON, Green Spring: The enemy are reported in force at Winchester. Send a scout of twenty-five men, in coumand of a reliable officer, to Romney this a. m. and ascertain if there is any movement this way. If there is another operator at Green Spring I desire Frank Miller to go with the scout. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. GREEN SPRING RUN, July 3, 1864. (Received 11.20 a. in.) General B. F. KELLEY: Scout returned report no rebels at or near Romney. Will send another scout this afternoon. F. W. THOMPSON, Golonel. CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864. Colonel THOMPSON, Green Spring: Direct an officer of the infantry company at your place to go to South Branch and advise the officer in command there of your in- formation, and also direct him to send the same messages to Little Cacapon, and direct the men to occupy the block-houses and (lefend them to the last if attacked. B. F. KELLEY, Br igaclier- General. CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864. Colonel by, New Greek: The enemy is reported in Winchester in force. I suppose General Sigel will Lfall] back on Harpers Ferry. Put your command in the best possible order for defense. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General Page 28 0 28 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. (CHAP. XLIX. Captain FARIS, CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864. Altarnont: A, large rebel force is reported near Martinsburg. There is also a force reported near I~ioorefield. Send a messenger and advise Godwin; also hold your command in readiness to move to New Creek at any moment you may be ordered. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. Colonel STOUGH, CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864. Paw Paw, via No. 12: The enemy reported in force at Winchester. It is also reported that a cavalry force of 1,000 had been sent toward Sir Johns Run or Bloomery. Be on the alert. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. GREENLAND GAP, July 3, 1864. (Received 9 a. in.) Brig. Gen. B. F. KELLEY: The scouting party I sent in the direction of Moorefleld arrived at the top of a mountain this side of Moorefleld, from which position they could overlook the entire town and vicinity with a glass, by the aid of which they were enabled to see everything about Moore- field. Nothing was discovered up to the time they left, which was 7 oclock a. m. to-day, 3d instant. I will keep scouts in that direc- tion, also in the direction of Petersburg, and keep you advised. R. STEVENSON, Golonel, Gommanding. Colonel STEVENSON, CUMBERLAND, July 3, 186411 a. m. Greenland Gap: If you are approached by an overwhelming force you will retire on New Creek, via the Moorefleld and Alleghany pike, to the Junc- tion. The rebels are reported in large force between Winchester and Martinsburg, and an attack on the latter place is momentarily expected. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. GREENLAND, July 3, 1864. (Received 2.10 p. m. 4th.) Brig. Gen. B. F. KELLEY: Scouting party of ten men sent out in the direction of Ridgeville and Burlington had just returned, 6 oclock this p. m. They report that McNeill had been re-enforced by 400 men, making his full nu Page 29 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 29 ber 600, who were encamped two miles below Moorefield, near Rom- ney pike, on Friday night. This, they say, is reliable. They report also that Imbodens force is in part a short distance from Moorefield. R. STEVENSON, Colonel, Commanding. CUMBERLAND, July 3, 18649 a. m. Colonel WILKINSON, Clarksburg: Send the four companies of the Eleventh West Virginia Infantry to New Creek without delay. See the troops of your command are fully supplied with ammunition and in readiness to move at a mo- ments notice. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CLARKSBURG, July 3, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: I indirectly learn that Lieutenant-Colonel Youart, with 430 men of Eighth Ohio Cavalry, is at Beverly. N. WILKINSON, Colonel. CLARKSBURG, July 3, 1864. (Received 11.10 a. in.) Brigadier-General KELLEY: Your dispatch of last night was received at 8.45 this a. in., and orders issued in conformity to all the squads, companies, and detach- ments in my command on the road and in front. N. WILKINSON, Colonel. CLARKSBURG, July 3, 1864. (Received 8.35 p. in.) Brigadier-General KELLEY: Wires are working to Beverly. They were accidentally damaged. N: WILKINSON, Colonel. CUMBERLAND, July 3, 18643 p. m. Captain PHELPS, Assistant Quartermaster, Parlcersburg: When will the troops leave Parkersburg for which transportation has been ordered? What troops are they? When is General Hun- ter expected to come east? B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General Page 30 30 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [Ci~.& p. XLIX. PARKERSBURG, July 3, 1864. (Received 8.48 p. in.) General B. F. KELLEY: Major Simpson, with detachment of Eleventh West Virginia Vol- unteer Infantry, will leave here 5 p. in. to-day. General Hunter and staff will be here to-morrow 12 m. V. PHELPS, Captain and Assistant Quartermaster. J. B. FORD, Esq., Wheeling;~ CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864. Serious trouble below; the wires are cut ; cannot communicate east of Sir Johns Run. Do all in your power to push the troops of General Hunter east from Parkersburg. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY Washington, D. C., July 3, 1864. Hon. GEORGE A. THRUSTON, Cumberland, Md.: DEAR SIR: I owe you an apology for not sooner answering your note of June 18. As the giVing of passes through the enemys lines does not come under my (lirection but directly under the Secretary of War, through the Adjutant-Generals department, your note was referred, and in the press of business I neglected to write you a personal answer, as I intended at the time. Although I have not had the pleasure of seeing you since you left West Point, I remem- ber you there very distinctly, .and have several times inquired for you recently, to all of which inquiries I have received most favor- able answers. The local commander has authority to give passes, & c., for persons within his lines, but passes to go through or come thiough our lines are given only by the Secretary of War, and seldom by him. I am exceedingly happy to learn that you are so usefully employed in clearing Maryland of slavery. While I have none of the fanatical feeling on this subject of the old Northern abolitionists, I am satisfied that the institution has been a curse to Maryland and other border States, if not the cotton States, and that it is the primary cause of this war. By becoming free, Maryland will have taken a long stride toward future prosperity and great- ness. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. Brig. Gen. E. B. TYLER, BALTIMORE, MD., July 3, 1864. C~ommanding First Separate Brigade: GENERAL: You are hereby directed to concentrate the Third Regi- ment Potomac Home Brigade at Monrovia, and if necessary push it and any other available troops forward to the Monocacy Junction; but unless a point is to be gained you are directed not to risk the troops unless you think the Monocacy can be held against any forc Page 31 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 31 the enemy may bring; of this you are to be the judge. After mak- ing details from the Eleventh Maryland Infantry to replace the Third Potomac Home Brigade, withdrawn, you will hold the bal- ance of the regiment at the Reh~y House, to be used as may be required. Send two companies to the Monocacy Junction at once, with instructions to the officer in command there that they are to assist in the construction of rifle-pits, & c., for the better protection of that point, so that in connection with the block-house already there, the troops stationed there may be able to make a protracted resist- aiice. As soon as the earth-works are completed remove all troops from the Monocacy Junction, except two strong companies, which are deemed su~cient for the defense of that point, unless attacked by a force which, in your opinion, may be successfully resisted by the - troops at Monrovia. In that case you will send forward the troops, otherwise you will not risk any more at Monocacy Junction, but resist the advance of the enemy at Monrovia or other point, and if opposed .by a superior force and compelled to retire, do so in the direction of the Relay House. The companies withdrawn from the Monocacy will be held at Monrovia to act with the other forces. You will order the guard at the Monocacy Junction to hold the post, and to give immediate notice of the approach of the enemy, and to send out scouts for information. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, As8istant A jutaut- General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 3, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. B. TYLER, Gomdg. First Sep. Brigade, Relay louse, B. & 0. R. R.: GENERAL: I am directed by the general commanding to instruct you to hold in readiness to move at a moments notice your eii.- tire command. You will see that they are provided with three days rations and 100 rounds of ammunition per man. You will be governed by such instructions as may have been given, or which may be hereafter received from these headquarters, touch- ing the disposition of your troops to meet an attack on your lines from the direction of the Shenandoah Valley. The utmost vigi- lance is required on your part, as information has been received at these headquarters that the enemy are operating in force on the line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, at or near Martinsburg, W. Va. Further and detailed instructions will be given as to the disposition of your forces. MAX. WOODHULL, Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. JULY 3, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. B. TYLER, Relay House, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad: The Eleventh Maryland Infantry has been ordered to proceed at once to report to you; the ammunition to follow in the morning. By order, & c.: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 32 32 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. JULY 3, 1864. Col. A. R. RooT, Annapolis, 111(1.: In view of the possibility of .the withdrawal of the troops now in your command at a moments iiotice, you are hereby directed to select men from the troops now at Camp Parole, or couvalescents in hospital, to perform guard duty in the event of the with(lrawal of the troops. If you have no arms make estimate and requisition at once. By order of Major-General Wallace: MAX. WOODHULL, Captain and Assistant Adju tant- General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, - Baltimore, July 3, 1864. Col. A. R. ROOT, Commanding Post, Annapolis, Md.: You are hereby directed to hold in readiness to move at a mo- ments notice the six coin p anies of Ohio militia and Company I, First Eastern Shore Maryland Volunteers, now in your command. By order of Major-General Wallace: MAX. WOODHULL, Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, July 3, 186412 m. Major-General COUCH, Chambersburq, Pa.: 1-lave you any information as to the movements of the enemy in the Valley, of the safety of Sigels trains, or of any engagement he has had with the rebels? Please answer by telegraph. LEW. WALLACE, Major- General, Corn manding Department. CHAMBERSBURG, PA., July 3, 18644.30 p. in. (Received 5.15 p. in.) ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY: Telegraphic communication is cut off with Sigel. Artillery is heard at Greencastle and Hagerstown; it is probably at Martins- burg. Sigel notified me that a movement in force was probable. During time night I hope to have one company of cavalry and two of infantry at this point. D. N. COUCH, Major-General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 18648 p. m. Maj. Gen. D. N. COUCH, Charnbersburg, Pa. The enemy are reported 10,000 to 20,000 strong, with infantry, cavalry, and artillery. Martiusburg is evacuated and our force Page 33 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 33 were list heard from near Kearneysville. I have had no communi- cation with General Sigel since 11 oclock this morning. He is try- ing to reach Harpers Ferry. The enemy are reported to be moving toward the Potomac and Williamsport. MAX WEBER, Brigadier- General. CITY POINT, VA., July 4, 18644 p. m. SECRETARY OF WAR, Washington, D. C.: A deserter from the Sixty-first Virginia, who came into Hancocks lines this morning from the extreme right of the rebel army, says it was reported in their camp that Ewell had gone into Maryland with his own corps and the other forces lately operating in the Valley. He took only hard bread in his wagons and left all baggage at Staunton. The same deserter reports that the rations of Lees army have been reduced to one-quarter of a pound of meat, whilst the ration of sugar and coffee has ceased to be regularly issued. C. A. DANA. CITY POINT, July 4, 18644 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, (Received 5th.) Chief of Staff: A deserter who came in this morning reports that Ewells corps has not returned here, but is off in the Valley with the intention of going into Maryland and Washington City. They now have the re- port that he already has Arlington Heights and expects to take the city soon. Of course the soldiers know nothing about this force further than that it is away from here and north somewhere. Un- der the circumstances I think it advisable to hold all of the forces you can about Washington, Baltimore, Cumberland, and Harpers Ferry, ready to concentrate against any advance of the enemy. Ex- cept from the dispatches forwarded from Washington in the last two days I have learned nothing which in(licated an intention on part of the rebels to attempt any northern movement. If General Hunter is in striking distance there ought to be veteran force enough to meet anything the enemy have, and if once put to flight, he ought to be followed as long as possible. This report of Ewells corps being north is only the report of a deserter, and we have sim- ilar authority for it being here and on the right of Lees army. We know, however, that it does not occupy this position. - U. S. GRANT, Lientenant General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Brig. Gen. A. HOWE, July 4, 1864. U. S. Volunteers: GENERAL: Th~ major-general commanding directs that you as- sume command of the One hundred and seventieth Ohio National Guard, a battalion or battalions of dismounted cavalry, and a light I~ WvQL XXXvII, PT I Page 34 34 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. battery, and proceed by rail as far as you can toward Harpers Ferry. If you find the road cut, or obstructed by the enemy, you will disembark your command, and open communication to the Ferry. On arriving at that point you will turn over your troops to the officer coimnanding there, and return to this city. Lieutenant- Colonel Clendenin will report at Point of Rocks to you with six troops of cavalry. His command will not be turned over at Har- pers Ferry, but ordered to return to Washington. You will carry such officers of your staff with you as you shall deem necessary. I am, general, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. II. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 4, 1864. Colonel GAMBLE, Commanding Camp Stoneman: You will at once organize the dismounted cavalry of your com- mand into one or two battalions, and arm and equip them as in- fantry, for temporary service at Harpers Ferry. This must be done at once, so that they can leave by to-morrow morning. Let requisi- tions for the necessary arms, equipments, and ammunition, and teams to bring them, be sent at once. Respectfully, yours, ~. C. AUGUR, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, July 4, 186411 p. m. Colonel GAMBLE, Commanding Division COLONEL: I am instructed to impress upon your attention the urgent necessity that the battalions of dismounted cavalry be at the railroad depot promptly at 10 oclock to-morrow morning, prepared to take the cars. If it be possible to get them there before that time endeavor to do so, notifying these headquarters in time, in order that earlier transportation may be provided. Please send report to these headquarters at daylight, as to the progress made in prepara- tion, by the orderly who carries this dispatch. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant ACQintant- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 4, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel CLENDENIN, Commanding Eighth Illinois Cavalry: COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs me to inform you that telegraphic communication has been cut between this ~city and Harpers Ferry, and that it is necessary to ascertain by whom Page 35 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 35 You will, therefore, proceed without delay with six troops of your regiment (leaving one in quarters) by the shortest route to Point tf Rocks, or its vicinity, and ascertain the enemys position, force, composition, and generally acquire any information concerning him which will be of interest. You will remain in that vicinity and re- port to Brig. Gen. A. P. Howe, who will proceed by rail to the same point July 5. Major Thompson, commanding on Upper Potomac, will communicate with you. You will carry three days rations for men and horses (no hay), and will n~arch without wagons. It is ex- pected that you move this p. in. Report your departure at these headquarters. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your most obedi6nt servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff a nd Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DEPT..oF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Jtdy 4, 1864. Maj. D. W C. THOMPSON, Commanding on Upper Potomac: MAJOR: The major-general commanding directs me to inform you that Lieutenant-Colonel Clendenin will move this p. m. from this city, with six troops of his regiment, to Point of Rocks or vicinity, for the purpose of feeling and ascertaining the character of the ene- my between the Monocacy and Harpers Ferry; and that Brigadier- General Howe will move by rail with troops foi~ the same point July o. He directs that you meet at the Monocacy Colonel Clendenin, with a squadron, and afford him all required facilities and assistance in carrying out his instructions. It is not expected that you proceed to Harpers Ferry. Be pleased to keep these headquarters informed of all which may transpire of interest. I am, major, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjntant-General. NoTE.When General Howe moves to Harpers Ferry, you will return to your post. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS HASKINS DIVISION, No.77. Jnly 4, 1864. 1. The One hundred and seventieth Ohio National Guard will pro- ceed at once to the Soldiers Rest, Baltimore Depot, equipped for the field. with three days rations and 100 rounds of ammunition. The sick will be left under the charge of the acting assistant surgeon. One officer (least able to take time field) will be left to turn over the property, & c. 2. The quartermaster of the One hundred ~nd fifty-first Ohio Na- tional Guard will take care of the quartermasters property of the One hundred and seventieth Regiment. 3. Battery I, Second U. S. Artillery, will relieve the two companies at Batteries Kemble and Vermont Page 36 36 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. 1Ciw~. XLIX. 4. Two companies of Knaps battalion, Pennsylvania Artillery, will garrison Fort Sumner. One company of this battalion will gar- rison Fort Mansfield and the other Fort Simmons. 5. Major Knaps battalion will proceed at once to relieve the One hundred and seventieth Ohio National Guard. The commanding officer will reporI~ to Colonel Marble, commanding Second Brigade, at Fort Reno, for orders. The commanding officer of the First Bri- gade will furnish the transportation for this battalion and see that it leaves as soon as possible this evening. 6. Colonel Hayward, commanding First Brigade, will order one company of his regiment from Fort Bunker Hill to Fort Stevens, and one from Fort Lincoln to Fort Slocum. 7. Battery G, Third U. S. Artillery, will proceed without delay to Fort Sumner and report to the commanding officer for duty. The commanding officer of this company will at once make requisitions for muskets and equipments for his company, and send them to these headquarters by an officer for approval. The quartermaster of the Third Brigade will furnish the necessary transportation. By order of Colonel Haskin; 0 R. CHANDLER, Assistant A~jutant-Gerterai. BALTiMORE, MD., July 4, 186411.35 a. m. (Received 12 in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War, and General H. W. HALLEcK, Chief of Stafi: General Weber telegraphs me from Harpers Ferry, at 10.48 this morning, that the enemy are in sight. Our re-enforcements have not arrived. Two thousand cavalry and a force of infantry are in sight. I have been skirmishing two hours. If they press me much longer I shall retire to the Heights. At 11.05 our agent at Har- pers Ferry telegraphs: Great excitement here. All citizens leav- ing. Harpers Ferry is being evacuated by the military. Our agent at Washington telegraphs at 10.45 that troops for Harpers Ferry are not yet started; that he had been ready for them since 3 oclock this morning, and that they are waiting for ammunition and guns from arsenal. If ammunition cannot be sent at once from Washington there is doubtless a supply at Monocacy, which can be furnished them as they pass. A want of firmness is to be feared at Harpers Ferry. General Sigel reported himself at Shepherdstown last night, with the troops that have retreated from Leetown and Martinsburg. He stated that he would cross the river and march to Harpers Ferry this morning. General Weber states the rebel cavalry is under command of General Ransom, and was reported last night to be marching on Williamsport. He adds: I regret to say that great damage will be done to the railroad. Your fur- ther communication to the commandant at Harpers Ferry may aid in its preservation. ~. W. GARRETT, President Baltimore and Ohio BailrQad Page 37 Cw~. XLIX] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.~U~ION. 37 BALTIMORE, MD., July 4, 186412 m. (Received 12.50 p. in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War, and Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: We have received the following dispatch from General Kelley, dated Cumberland, 9 p. in., 3d, received this morniug: Your telegram just received. We are yet safe on west end. I have all of our stores loaded and moved west to a place of safety. It is rumored that there is a force on Lost River, moving toward Moorefield. This I do not regard as reliable. I have sent a detachment with three iron-clad cars down the road as far as Sir Johns Run, with orders to go to Cherry Run unless they get information at that point which would render it too hazardous. The trains west of this are running regularly. Cars have been sent to Parkersburg to bring forward troops from that point. I think you need feel no apprehension for the safety of road west of this, and I hope to save it xvest of Hancock. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. Agent Ford telegraphs from Wheeling yesterday, received at 10.10 this morning: No threatening of interrnption west of Cnm- 1)erland. Dispatched this afternoon (Sunday) four engines with stock and house cars for movement from Parkersbnrg east. This is undoubtedly a part of General Hunters forces. We have directed the greatest possible dispatch to be given to all military inovenients from the west. J. W. GARRETT, President Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington C~ity, D. C., July 4, 1864. General HALLECK: The following copy of telegram is respectfully furnished you by direction of the Secretary of War: CAMDEN STATION, Baltimore, July 4, 18648.50 p. m. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: The telegraph operator at Point of Rocks reports that the enemy has crossed the river half mile west of that point and is driving our men. We are unable to learn what force, the operator having left. Have advised General Tyler at Monocacy and urged him to be vigilant and active, & c. Operator at Frederick just advises that all wires ~vest of that point have been cut. JOHN W. GARRETT, President. Respectfully, JAS. A. HARDIE, Colonel and inspector- General. CAMDEN STATION, Baltimore, Md., July 4, 1864. (Received 11.50 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON. Secretary of Waij: The force attacking Point of Rocks at 1 this p. m. consisted of about 150 cavalry. Our mail train that left Baltimore this mornin Page 38 38 OPEHArLIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CIIAP. XLIX. was fired into on its return from Harpers Ferry, but the engine- man succeeded in escaping by backing, and that train is now at Sandy Hook. General Tyler reports Frederick to be threatened this p. in., and on account of the position of the enemy at Point of Rocksholds east of Monocacy the 4~O artillerists without arms sent from Washington until they can be forwarded under suitable pro- te~tion. Agent Ford reports enemy at Pattersons Creek and South Branch bridges, eight and sixteen miles, respectively, east of Cum- berland. He states that at South Branch rebels are in considerable force, and are shelling the guard at that point. At Cumberland and Piedmont our forces are very limited, and attacks are now apprehended. Ford states that nO portion of General Hunters command has yet moved eastward. In view of the exigency, cannot General Hunter be urged to move rapidly? A large supply of cars and engines has been sent to Parkersburg for this movement, but we fear no part has yet been loaded or even reached the road. It is now evident that General Hunters men are absolutely required to strengthen the forces upon the line and to prevent a general aban- donment of the road and the entire frontier. It is clear that if there be not a large rebel force they are being handled with great vigor and skill to make such numerous attacks at points so distant. J. W. GARRETT, President. [JULY 4, 1864.For Weber to Halleck (four dispatches), report- ing approach of enemy, & c., see Part I, pp. 184, 185. WASHINGTON, July 4, 186412.30 p. m. (Received 11 a. m.,Sth.) Brig. Gen. MAX WEBER: The five batteries ordered from here last night will reach you to-day. Nothing is known here of General Sigets movements. Everything should be prepared for the defense of your works, and the first man who proposes a surrender or retreats should be hung. As General Hunters army was ordered several days ago to the line of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, it will probably soon be in comiun- nication with General Sigel. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 4, 186412. ~30 p. m. General HALLECK, Chief of Skiff, Washington, D. C.: I have been fighting the enemy since morning. They are advanc- ing with cavalry and infantry. I will not evacuate Harpers Ferry until my means are exhausted~ - MAX WEBER, Brigadier4ieneral Page 39 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC,IJNION. 39 HEADQUARTERS, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 4, 18644.30 a. m. W. P. SMITH, Baltimore, ]JJid. I have just received information from General Sigel that he is, with his troops from Leetown and Martinsburg, at Shepherdstown. General Sigel will cross the river to-night and march to Harpers Ferry. The enemy took possession of Martinsburg at 1 p. m. yes- terday. The rebel cavalry is under coin mand of Major-General Ransom. They are now reported to be marching on Williamsport. Our small force fought well, but were outflanked on every side. I regret to say that great damage will be done to the railroad. By order of Brig. Gen. Max Weber: S. F. ADAMS, First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp. JULY 4, 18641 p. m. General MAX WEBER, Harpers Ferry: If you find it necessary to abandon Harpers Ferry, can you not fully cover and protect, from the Maryland Heights, the trestle- work from the bridge a mile west? You are, doubtless, fully aware of the great importance of our bridge and this structure, in connec- tion with an early repairing of the line. General Hunters forces are moving east from Parkersburg. Four hundred and seventy infantry left Washington at 12 oclock for Harpers Ferry. Has General Sigel arrived, or have you heard from him during the past few hours? With his large force, I judge the enemy can be driven entirely from the road, especially as you will this day have co-oper- ative action from the west. Prompt movements will prevent de- struction upon the line, and insure the safety of all parties by speedy communication with the forces west. J. W. GARRETT, President. BALTIMORE, MD., July 4, 1864. (Received 9.56 p. in.) General MAX WEBER: We are greatly obliged for your encouraging 4ispatch of this morning as to the whereabouts and movements of General Sigel. This, with the re-enforcements On their way to you, will, we hope, insure the safety of your position against any force they may bring to bear. As we are yet in hopes that the enemy are not in sufficient force to remain long on our road, or they cannot be spared from in- terior Virginia to remain, we would like to get the earliest informa- tion as to their retirement; and also the best advices at the first moment of the actual amount of injury they have done our road, in order that our preparations for its repair may be made and every- thing in readiness for its earliest possible restoration. Please tell the general that General Hunters forces were ordered four (lays ago to move to his own vicinity. We also learn from Cumberland, b Page 40 40 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. way of Wheeling, that no attack has been made on the road west of North Mountain, and the line is not threatened west, except that a force is reported on Lost River moving toward Moorefield. This, however, is not reliable. General Kelley sent a detachment from Cumberland, three iron-clad cars, down the road as far as Sir Johns with orders to go to Cherry~Run, unless they learned at Sir Johns that it would be too hazardous. As I have special friends at Lee- town who are valuable people on all accounts, I am anxious to learn what transpired there yesterday, and whether the houses or people, especially of Mr. Balch, were molested or injured in any way. Mr. Balch is well knowii to our officers as the staunchest Union man thereabouts, and they can tell all about him. Excuse me for troubling you with this. Sherman has flanked Johnston again, and latter has fallen back without much fighting. We now occupy Mari- etta. Nothimig important from Grant. ~ o general movement as yet. W. P. SMITH. CAMDEN STATION, July 4, 1864. (Received 12.30 p. in.) C. SMITH: Every engine and car at or near Sandy Hook must be sent east at once. Enemys cavalry may cross over and capture trains or injure track. Do this without a moments delay. Answer quick what you have. Very important. W. P. SMITH. FORT DUNCAN, MD., July 4, 18645.30 p. m. Capt. H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutant-General: CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report a heavy column of dust on the road from Charlestown to Halltown, nearly the whole distance. A dispatch from the Stone Fort, just received, states that General Sigels advance is two miles above in Pleasant Valley instead of on this side, as I reported before. My information this noon came via a German I sent out with others as a picket; this from the signal officer. Plenty of sharpshooters opposite this fort. My men have laid out seven of them, and I have had mione hit so far. Am I miot throwing away ammunition? We have not seen anything worthy a 30-pound shell so far to-day, though I think and know we have killed some. I have ordered three guns of Fursts battery to the left of Battery Sullivan to assist in covering the ford above pontoon bridge. If you evacuate, can you destroy the railroad bridge amid take up the pontoon? If not, send me word, and I will open on them from Sul- I ivan and Fursts batteries. Four of Miners guns (3-inch) are in epanlement half way to foot of mountain, on the line of rifle-pits, and covering Sharpsburg road. The other two are to the right of Battery Sullivan, firing occasionally above Bohivar. Will it do to throw shell into or over Bolivar? TIme d-------d towmi is full of rebels. I am, captain, respectfully, & c., G. F. MERRIAM, Fifth New York Artillery and Chief of Artillery Page 41 CIJAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.tINION. 41 HEADQUARTERS TWELFTH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY, In the Field, July 4, 186410.30 a. m. Captain BURLEIGH: The enemy is advancing in stronger force than I will be able to hold in check much longer. The heaviest line of skirmishers to left of pike. Infantry supported by cavalry. WILLIAM BELL, Lieutenant- Golonel, Comdg. Twelfth Pennsylvania Gavairy. HEADQUARTERS, Harper~s Ferry, TV. Va., July 4, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel BELL, Twelfth Pennsylvania Cavalry: COLONEL: If your pickets are attacked, take the necessary steps to re-enforce them, and report to these headquarters the strength of the enemy. Lieutenant Titus will send no more communications personally to these headquarters. They must be signed by you and directed to the assistant adjutant-general. Respectfully, & c., H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutant- General. IIDQRS. FIRST MARYLAND REGIMENT P. H. B., Sandy Hook, July 4, 1864. Capt. H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutant-General: CAPTAIN: The enemy is reported at Catoctin Switch, four miles below Berlin, destroying the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Can- not reliably ascertain their strength. Respectfully, R. E. COOK, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Regiment. FREDERICK, July 4, 1864. Capt. H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutant-General: How do the things stand between the Ferry and Martinsburg this morning ? JOHN I. YELLOTT, Major, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Harpers Ferry, July 4, 18i348 a. m. Maj. J. I. YELLOTT, Frederick, hid.: The enemy are still in possession of Martinsburg. General Sigel was at Shepherdstown last night, and was marching for Harper Page 42 42 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. Ferry with the force of Leetown and Martinsburg. The enemy are supposed to be marching for Williamsport. General Sigel was out- flanked, and his forces retired before superior numbers. By order of Brig. Gen. Max Weber, commanding: S. F. ADAMS, First Lieutenant and Aide-do-Camp. [JULY 4, 1864.For Kelley to Halleck, reporting attacks on South Branch and Pattersons Creek bridges, see Part I, p. 186.] SOUTH BRANCH BRIDGE, July 4, 1864. (Received 10.35 a. in.) Brig. Gen. B. F. KELLEY: Imboden made a dash in here this morning quite early. They cap- tured only one man from this post; did but little damage to the railroad. Our men wounded several, and one is now in my house se- riously wounded, [whom] they left behind them. Jinbodens forces Cannot exceed 500 men. They are all mounted on indifferent horses. They went back at 12 a. in. toward Winchester, and Bloomery. They took all my horses and grain; burned several canal boats, & c. I understood they captured the colonel and about 40 men belonging to the One hundred and fifty-third Ohio, or what was at Paw-Paw. This occurred near North River Mills. L. F. McALEER. HEADQUARTERS, Cumberiand, Jaly 4, 1864. Maj. J. B. LEWIs, in Charge of General Hospital: The near approach of the enemy upon this city rendering it nec- essary that all the available force be concentrated here to meet them, you will arm such of the convalescents in the Clayville hospital as are able to do duty .with whatever weapons you may have in your possession that have been deposited with you by the soldiers in said hospital, and direct them to report to Lieutenant Kelley, aide-de- Camp, without delay. By order of Brigadier-General Kelley: C. A. FREEMAN, Lieutenant and Aide-de- Camp. BALTIMORE, MD., July 4, 186412 m. General B. F. KELLEY, Camberland: Your very satisfactory telegram of 9 last p. m. has been coin- nlunicated to the Secretary of War and General Halleck. As Brush Creek is a very defensible position with a good block-house, and as the bridge there is very difficult to reconstruct, can you not cover i Page 43 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 43 as well as Point Wool? Very important if it cau be accomplished. You will recollect you successfully defended this poiut on a former occasion. I trust General Hunters forces arc rapidly getting in position east of Cuinberland. J. W. GARRETT, President. CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. WILLIAM P. SMITH, Esq., Baltimore: The rebels attacked at South Branch this a. m. and (lestroyed the bridges. They are now reported at Pattersons Creek. I have a force of 200 or 300 men guarding North Branch, but I fear shall not be able to protect it. I fear the force of rebels large and the general destruction of roa(l. I shall make the best defense here I can. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. BALTIMORE, July 4, 186411.30 p. m. General B. F. KELLEY: We have Willards advices of South Branch. Shelling at 9 a. m. It is now 11 p. m. an(l no advices of any destruction to road at a single place, but enemy has appeared at many places from Point of Rocks to Pattersons. Sigel and Mulligan reported to have been fighting near Sharpsburg as late as 2 p. in., and guns on Maryland Heights firing late in p. m. Think the ferry evacuated, but Weber holding Heights. Mosby at Point of Rocks prevents Ferry from getting re-enforcements from east, with 150 cavalry. Hagerstown in a scare and enemy not far off. General Tyler holds Monocacy and no attack there. Sore of Sigels trains have passed Frederick. Hunter has been ordered to hurry east by our road, and our cars and engines must be sent to Parkersburg for him; 2,500 men are going toward Harpers Ferry from Washington to strengthen Tyler and Weber. We hope you will be able to hold them at bay with your block-houses, & c., till Hunter cofi~es up, as it is not thought they can be in force so far west. Let Willard see this. Wont you try to hurry up Hunter? W. P. SMITH. CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. J. B. FORD, Esq., Wheeling: The advance of the enemy came as far as Pattersons Creek and partially burned the bridge. Our forces drove them back from North Branch bridge; it is safe. Enemy retreating. I think we are all safe here and west. If I only had a force to pursue and pun- ish him. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General Page 44 44 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. (C~. XLIX. NORTH BRANCH, July 4, 1864. General KELLEY: I have sent a force to Pattersons Creek to ascertain what force of the enemy are there. I cannot get any communication from Colonel Thompson. H. PEASE, Gaptain. CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. Captain PEASE, North Branch: The force at Pattersons Creek is McNeills, he having passed down the creek to-day with 100 men. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. NORTH BRANCH, July 4,1864- 4 p. m. Brig. Gen. B. F. KELLEY, Curnberlanci, 11111. GENERAL: Captain Harrison informs me that the wires are being tampered with between this and Cnmberland. The enemy are at Pattersons Creek. bnt I cannot tell in what force. I will wait their coming. I have sent a communication to Colonel Thompson but have no answer. I think the enemy are between him and this force. There is some skirmishing at the advanced pickets. I feel the want of a few cavalry very much as I do not wish to reduce the strength of the infantry by sending small parties out. Respectfully, your obedient servant, H. PEASE, Captain, & c. CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. Captain PEASE, North Branch: Colonel Thompson will pursue McNeill and drive him out of Pat- tersons Creek Valley or he will cut the road west of this. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. Captain PEASE, - North Branch: - Examine the road at the Narrows below you toward Old Town and see if it cannot be blockaded by felling timber into it after Col- onel Thompson comes up. Answer as soon as you ascertain. B. F. KELLEY. Brigadier- General Page 45 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 45 CUMBERLAND, July 4, 18645.30 [p. in.] Captain HARRISON, North Branch: Tell th~e engineer to keep on a good head of steam and occasionally blow his whistle to make the rebels believe re-enforcements are arriving. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. NORTH BRANCH, July 4, 1864. (Received 6.35 p. in.) General KELLEY: Will the engine and cars remain here or return to town? All qniet. Pickets well posted except at the ford three miles toward Cumberland. Will Colonel Thompson receive instructions and send a cavalry picket up there? Colonel Thompson now at Pattersons Creek with his command. H. PEASE, Captain, & c. CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. Captain PEASE, North Branch: The cars will reniain with you to-night. What news have you from South Branch? B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. NORTH BRANCH, July 4, 1864. General KELLEY: No news from South Branch up to 8 p. m. Colonel Thompson has his entire force with him in pursuit of McNeill, there being none here. H. PEASE, Captain, & c. NORTH BRANCH, July 4, 1864. (Received 7.50 p. in.) General KELLEY: The enemy have retreated toward Frankfort. Strength, 125 by count; 125 cavalry in pursuit. H. PEASE, Gaptain, Commanding. NORTH BRANCH, Jzdy 4, 1864. (Received 9.15 p. in.) General KELLEY: Captain McNair, with his company, has just come in from Green Spring. He left thieve at 2 ~. ni.; no enemy at that time nearer tha Page 46 46 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. South Branch. At 3 p. in. the company at the South Branch were all right. The enemy had retired. Will this force move down the road at daylight? H. PEASE, Captain, & c. NORTH BRANCH, July 4, 1864. (Received 9.55 p. in.) General KELLEY: Please send rations for Captain MeNairs company, seventy-four men, if lie remains; also rations and forage for six cavalry for the - iiumber of days you desire the force to remain out. The officer in command at South Branch wants ammunition. Enfield rifles, cali- ber .58, for ninety-six men. H. PEASE, Gaptain, & c. NORTH BRANCH, July 4, 1864. (Received 10.40 p. in.) Brig. Gen. B. F. KELLEY: Colonel Thompson has arrived havino fort. Night coming on he fell followed McNeill to Frank- back and desires orders. He wants forage for 150 horses immediately. H. J~EASE, Captain, & c. Captain PEASE, CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. North Branch: Colonel Thompson will remain at Pattersons Creek. Forage will be sent down to-night. I regret Colonel Thompson turned back; he should have followed McNeill and revenged the capture of his men at Springfield. B. F. KELLEY, Br iga (lie r- General. Captain PETRIE, CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. Sir Johns Pun; Move back as soon as possible to South Branch; that point was attacked this a. in.; now fighting. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. Colonel Hoir, CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. New Gre~k: Have you any news? All quiet here yet. Enemy in force at South Branch. - B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General Page 47 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 41 NEW CREEK, July 4, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: Mr. Carskaddons son just come in and says McNeill with 100 men got their breakfast at his fathers house this morning. At 10 oclock this morning went down the creek toward Springfield. Major Simpson with two companies Eleventh Virginia just reported. J. F. HOY, Lieutenant- Golonel. NEW CREEK, July 4, 1864. (Received 3.25 p. in.) General B. F. KELLEY: All quiet. No enemy heard of toward Romney. Eight deserters just came in. Left Staunton on Tuesday. Say Ewells corps with Breckinrklge went down the Valley toward Martiusburg. Will keep you advised if anything turns up. ~. F. HOY, Lieutenant- Colonel. NEW CREEK, July 4, 1864. (Received 3.30 p. in.) General B. F. KELLEY: A deserter says Early is in command of Ewells corps, and also Breckinridge has command of corps. They had when he left Staunton about 20,000 infantry, 10~000 cavalry, and 60 pieces of artillery. He said they all moved down the Valley to make a raid on Baltimore arid Ohio Railroad. His major told him they were going there. J. F. HOY, Lieutenant- Colonel. CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. Colonel Hoy, New Creek: Pattersons Creek has just been occupied by the enemy. I had withdrawn the company to North Branch bridge. I presume it is MeNeills company. When will Colonel Stevenson probably reach New Creek? Captain Fans, from Altamont, will report to you to-night. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. NEW CREEK, July 4, 1864. (Received 5.45 p. in.) Brigadier-General KELLEY: Colonel Stevenson will reach New Creek about 10 oclock to-night. I sent three messengers and told them to make all possible haste, giving dispatches to each, written and verbal, with instructions to tear them up if attacked. McNeills command went in the direction of Pattersons Creek bridge. All quiet here. J. F. HOY, Lieutenant-Colonel Page 48 48 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. Colonel Hoy, CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. New Greek: Send a messenger and order Colonel Stevenson to fall back on New Creek l)y the route indicated. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. NEW CREEK, July 4, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: Company L, Sixth West Virginia, just arrived. Company K is on the road; will be in about 12 oclock to-night. All quiet. J. F. HOY Lieutenant- Colonel, Cornman4ing. Colonel Hoy, CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. New Greek: McNeill has retreated; our cavalry in pursuit. iNothing from Im- bodens force at South Branch since my last. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. GREEN SPRING, July 4, 1864. General KELLEY: There is no demonstration on this place yet. There is one canal boat of rebels coming up canal; supposed to have one gun. Our troops at South Branch still holding block-house. Answer. F. W. THOMPSON, Colonel. GREEN SPRING, July 4, 1864. General B. F. KELLEY: Reliable men report seeing three regiments at once im~ the vicinity of South Branch. They estimate them at 2,000 or 3,000. I know the for& is at least a brigade. I judge from the position they oc- cupy. All the roads or passes from here are guarded by them. An- other scout just in says re-enforceinents are coming in to the rebels. THOMPSON. GREEN SPRING, July 4, 1864. General B. F. KELLEY: Shall I order the infantry to leave Green Spring? I have just returned from South Branch. The rebels are in possession there. Infantry advancing to Green Spring. THOMPSON, Colonel Page 49 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 49 GREEN SPRING, July 4, 1864. (Received 7.40 a. in.) Brig. Gen. B. F. KELLEY: The rebels have attacked South Branch bridge. The iron-clad has been firing for an hour. Have sent fifty men to find out the trouble. All quiet here. The rebels have artillery, and the report is that they are firing at block-house. F. W. THOMPSON, Colonel. GREEN SPRING RUN, July 4, 1864. General B. F. KELLEY: Messenger just from South Branch says they are about abandon- ing the cars. The rebels have three pieces of artillery and firing two shots a minute. Shall I move all my men there ? One end of the iron-clad is said to be knocked out by their guns. THOMPSON. GREEN SPRING RUN, July 4, 1864. General B. F. KELLEY: Lieutenant of iron-clad just here, says they have abandoned the iron-dads. The block-house is gone up. THOMPSON, Colonel. CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. FRANK B. MILLER, Green Spring: Can you learn anything of amount of force of enemy at South Branch, or who it is? B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. GREEN SPRING, July 4, 1864. General B. F. KELLEY: Rebels now on towpath. I dont know whether I can get out or not. Colonel Thompson and part of his command on other side river. I will keep instrument on until hear from him. FRANK B. MILLER. GREEN SPRING RUN, July 4, 1864. (Received 7.40 a. in.) General B. F. KELLEY: I have just received the following message from South Branch: To OPERATOR AT GREEN SPRING RUN: Please telegraph to Cumberland that I cannot hold out much longer; my am- munition is almost exhau~tcd. Send me re~enforcements if possible J. L. McKINNEY, Captain, Commanding Post. FRANK B. MILLER. 4 R RvoL XXXVII. PT I Page 50 50 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. GREEN SPRING RUN, July 4, 1864. (Received 9.10 a. in.) General B. F. KELLEY: Colonel Thompson wants to know if you want infantry to move across river to North Branch with him. Colonel Thompson is now in Maryland. Answer. F. B. MILLER. CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. FRANK B. MILLER, Green Spring If Colonel Thompson moves across the river the infantry must move with him; but I do not wish him to abandon the post unless absolutely necessary. I send the 200 infantry by rail; start in a few iuinutes. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. Colonel THOMPSON, Green Spring: Fall back at once across the river and come up to the North Erauch bridge. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. GREEN SPRING, July 4, 1864. (Received 10.15 a. in.) General B. F. KELLEY: There is no demonstration on this place yet. Have sent scouts to see where they are. Bridge and block house at South Branch re ported destroyed. F. W. THOMPSON, ~Jolonel. GREEN SPRING RUN, July 4, 1864. (Received 10.45 a. in.) General B. F. KELLEY: I can hear of no force on the Romney road, or any place south of here. I have scouts in all directions. If no force is known to be above, we could, if forced, fall back to North Branch. It is reported that the rebels are moving on the Breakneck road south. I will know whether it is true soon. Just heard from Kelleys Ford. No rebels there. THOMPSON, Colonel Page 51 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 51 GREEN SPRING, July 4, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: The scouts report about 400 or 500 rebels crossing the river at the Breakneck Ford into Maryland. THOMPSON, Golonel. Breakneck is South Branch Ford. GREEN SPRING, July 4, 1864. General B. F. KELLEY: I receive word every few minutes that the rebels are concentrat- ing a large force below here; that with the force here we could not defeat half I know to be there before the re-enforcements last reported arrived to the rebels. F. W. THOMPSON. Colonel THOMPSON, CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. Green Spring: What do you advise for the detachment I send; either to proceed to you, or remain for the protection of North Branch bridge? B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. Colonel THOMPSON, CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. Green Spring: The detachment has gone down to North Branch. Will order them to proceed to you at once if you think best. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. GREEN SPRING, July 4,1864. (Received 11.15 a. in.) General B. F. KELLEY: Please send them here at once. I believe the forces are yet hold- ing the block-house at South Branch. Rebels are all around South Branch tearing up railroad and burning canal boats. My scouts say there must be from 2,000 to 3,000 around South Branch. F. W. THOMPSON. GREEN SPRING RUN, July 4, 1864. (Received 7.50 p. in.) General B. F. KELLEY: Scout in from Romney; rebel soldiers there. They rung court- house bell on scouts approach. F. W. THOMIN~ON Page 52 52 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [c~. XLIX. NORTH BRANCH, July 4, 1864. (Received 3.30 p. in.) General KELLEY: Hand-car just from Pattersons Creek; rebels there. The bridge on fire. Two cavalrymen just passed going toward Cumberland. Frank Mil1er~s horse with them, but poor Frank either killed or wounded, and left behind. HARRISON, Captain and Operator. Captain FARIs, CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. You will leave a guard of ten men with your camp and proceed at once with the balance of your company to New Creek and report to Colonel Hoy. The rebels are now in force at South Branch bridge. Do not wait for cars; they can not be had. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. Colonel WILKINSON, CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. Clarksburg: Send all the available troops in your command along line of rail- road to New Creek as soon as possible. The enemy are now attack- ing South Branch. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CLARKSBIJRG, July 4, 1864. Brig. Gen. B. F. KELLEY: I cannot send over 250 men without vacating the block-houses. Do you wish this done? Your dispatch was received at 10.20 this a. in. N. WILKINSON, Colon el, & e. CLARKSBURG, July 4, 1864. Brig. Gen. B. F. KELLEY: Shall I send part or all of Grahams, late Maulsbys, battery? N. WILKINSON, Colonel. Colonel WILKINSON, CUMBERLAND, July 4, 1864. Clarksburg: Of course you must keep a small guard at the block-houses, but send all available force. B. F. -KELLEY, Brigadier- General Page 53 CHAP. XLIX.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.tTNION. 53 CLARKSBURG, July 4, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: I have made orders which will leave twelve men at Fairmont, forty-five at Rowlesburg, twelve at Youghi ogheny bridge, none at Tunnelton and Altamont, and about sixty here. The Eleventh Vir- ginia started yesterday. N. WILKINSON, Colonel. BALTIMORE, MD., July 4, 1864. (Received 3.40 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: can easily raise 2,500 or 3,000 horses if you should wish them. LEW. WALLACE, Major- General. [Indorsement.] Referred to General Halleck. E.M.S. BALTIMORE, MD., July 4, 18642 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK,* (Received 3.20 ~. in.) Chief of Staff: I have the honor to submit the following dispatches just received at these headquarters CHAMBERSBURG, PA., July 4, 18643.30 a. m. It is reported here that 2,000 cavalry crossed at Dam No. 2 at dark last evening. Quartermaster at Ilagerstown reports that he fears that General Sigels train has been captured. Martinsburg has been evacuated, and General Sigel falling back toward Harpers Ferry, and the enemy moving toward Williamsport, is reported by General Weber at Ferry. He also reports the enemy at 10,000 to 20,000, consist- ing of infantry and artillery. D. N. COUCH, Major-General. MoNocAcY, MD., July 4, 1864. General Weber reports that the rebel cavalry, under Major-General Ransom, is said to be marching on Williamsport. General Sigel is reported marching from Shepherdstown to Harpers Ferry. . The enemys strength is extravagantly estimated. It would be folly to give their figures. E. B. TYLER, Brigadier-General. 1 have concentrated troops equal to two regiments of infantry at Monrovia; have strong guard at Monocacy Junction, and will have to-morrow equal to two regiments of infantry and two batteries here available. I am doing all I can to concentrate my command. LEW. WALLACE, Major- General. *Transmitted from War Department to General Grant Page 54 54 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MTh, AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. BALTIMORE, MD., July 4, 1864. Col. E. D. TOWNSEND, (Received 3.30 p. in.) Assistant Adjutant-General: Telegram just received from Gettysburg of this date says: Reb- els are in Hagerstown in force coming down the Valley. LEW. WALLACE, Miajor- General, Commending. HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 4, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. B. TYLER, Relay House, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad: Has there been any demonstration on the part of the enemy at the Monocacy or the Junction? Send no troops beyond the Monocacy without instructions from these headquarters. By order: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 4, 1864. (Received 3.50 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK: Through Mr. Prescott Smith, of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, I learn the following: Weber was attacked at 10 a. in.; will probably have to withdraw to Maryland side if he has not already. Sigel and Mulligan are fall- ing back on Harpers Ferry on the Maryland side of the river, but will probably arrive too late. There must be two columns, one operating by way of Hagerstown, the other against Harpers Ferry. LEW. WALLACE, J[Iajor- General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 4, 18644 p. m. (Received 4.45 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: I have the honor to send you the following dispatch: Maj. Gen. LEW. WALLACE, MouocAcY, MD., July 4, 18642 p. m. Baltimore, Md.: Telegraphic communication cut west of Frederick. Operator at Point of Rocks says the enemy have crossed one-half mile west of that point. He has since left the office. My scouts have not yet reported the appearance of the enemy. I have just sent another detachment in that direction. I have three companies, and General Weber one, at this post. We can give them a sharp fight if they attack us in front. E. B. TYLER, Brigadier-General. LEW. WALLACE, Major-General Page 55 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.TJNION. 55 JULY 4, 1864. Brigadier-General TYLER, Monocacy: Unload the Washington troops. The commanding officer will report to you for duty. LEW. WALLACE, Major-General, Commanding Middle Department. WASHINGTON, July 4, 1864. Col. E. M. GREENE: DEAR SIR: The troops that left here to-day for Harpers Ferry have arrived at Monocacy and returned to Monrovia to unload and await orders from General Tyler, who is at Monocacy, if needed. I will act strictly in accordance with instructions to start the troops and battery from here together. Respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. S. KOONTZ, Agent. MONOCACY JUNCTION, [July 4], 1864. Maj. Gen. L. WALLACE Middle Department: Everything quiet along our line. Major Waite, at Muddy Branch, reports that mm in citizens clothing are patrolling the Potomac, and when they find our men separated from their commands they bushwhack them. These men are supposed to belong to a Lieuten- ant-[Colonel] Mosbys gang of outlaws. I have instructed my corn- mand not to bring any of them to my headquarters except for inter- ment. I think the Potomac up to the Point of Rocks well guarded, except against a large force. My men are throwing up earth-works at Monrovia and Mount Airy to protect themselves against cavalry. We have a large force at this point. E. B. TYLER, Brigadier-General. JULY 4, 1864. Brigadier-General TYLER, Monocacy: Send back the cars that brought up the Washington troops, as they are wanted immediately. LEW. WALLACE, Major- General, Commanding. BALTIMORE, MD., July 4, 1864. General MORRIS, Fort McIlenry: Information received that the enemy have crossed the river at Point of Rocks, moving eastward. Put your command in readiness to act in the works, or to move, as may be necessary. By order, & c.: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, A8sistant Adjutant-General Page 56 56 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. BALTIMORE, MD., July 4, 1864. Brig~idier-Genera1 KENLY, Commanding Third Separate Brigade: GENERAL: I am directed by the general commanding to request that you will direct the officer in command of the guard at Havre de Grace to transfer his command to the boat plying between that city and the opposite shore of the Susquehanna, used by the railroad company for the ferrying over of their trains. He will use every endeavor to protect the boat from capture either by an attack from the rebels or an attempt in their behalf by disloyal residents of that neighborhood. He will further carry out all orders heretofore is- sued, unless in violation of the spirit of these instructions. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, MAX. WOODHULL, Gaptain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. CHAMBERSBURG, PA., July 4, 18644 a. m. ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY: Some rebels have crossed below Williamsport. Probably not a large number there encamped. It is believed that several thousand infantry are near that place. D. N. COUCH, Major- General. CHAMBERSEURO, July 4, 18644.30 p. m. (Received 1.15 a. m. 5th.) ADJUTANT-GENERAL U.S. ARMY, Washington: From all information received I do not think that any rebels are north of the Potomac between Hancock and Shepherdstown. D. N. COUCH, Major- General. CHAMBERSBURG, July 4, 18648 p. m. (Received 10 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Your dispatch* in reference to conferring with Governor of Penn- sylvania. & c., is received and will be attended to. I have nothing reliable later than my dispatch to Adjutant-General of 4.30 p. m. D. N. COUCH, Major- General. * See instructions embodied in Stanton to Curtin, p. 57 Page 57 Ca& p. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. HARRISBURG, PA., July 4, 1864. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: The following is a copy of the last dispatch I have from General Couch: CHAMBERSB1JRO, 4TH. At 3 yesterday General Sigel telegraphed me from Shepherdstown, that at 6 a. in. yesterday the enemy, commanded by Generals Early and Ransom, attacked his force at Leetown and Darkesville. All stores were sent off in cars and wagons from Martinsburg, and afterward he withdrew his force to Shepherdstown. He does not know strength of the infantry of the enemy, but says they have 2,600 cavalry. The enemy also sent 1,100 cavalry into his rear by way of North Mountain. He had no communication with Generals Kelley or Hunter since 10 a. in. yesterday. D. N. COUCH, Major-General. In dispatch received in the night and this p. m. he asks me to call out forces. I desire, as usual, to aid, and beg to know what is desired to that end, as at this time, by calling on the old Reserve Corps, it is probable we could get thirteen ragiments in a few days, and the two regiments ordered by the General Government for 100 days in Philadelphia could be promptly filled for this serv- ice. No doubt you are fully informed of the strength and move- ments of the rebel army, and I desire to know if the Government is prepared to protect this State, or the service of our people is re- quired for that purpose. I wish to know immediately if a call will be made, as last year, for troops to be mustered into the service of the State, and will the United States equip and subsist and pay them? A. G. CURTIN, Governor of Pennsylvania. WAR DEPARTMENT, His Excellency Governor CURTIN, July 4, 18648 p. m. Harrisburg: The following instructions have been given General Couch, com- inanding the Middle Department [Department of the Susquehanna], including the State of Pennsylvania: JULY 4,1864. Major-General CoucH, Ghambersbury: The rebel force which has made its appearance at Martinsburg and Harpers Ferry may extend its raid into Pennsylvania. You are authorized to confer with the Governor of Pennsylvania, and take such measures, in concert with the State authorities, as you may deem advisable for raising troops and providing adequate defense. The Department will offer every facility in its power for transporting, arming, and subsisting such force as may be raised, and supplying every means of defense within its power. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. Your co-operation with General Couch will no doubt raise promptly an adequate force to guard against any threatened (langer. We have not been able to obtain from General Sigel any reliable repor Page 58 58 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. CRAP. XLIX.] as to the numbers or description of the rebel force that attacked Harpers Ferry to-day. General Hunter has orders to move against the enemy with his force, but no information has been received from him. Thi~ Department will promptly co-operate with the State authorities in any measure that may be needed for defense against the rebels, and for raising, arming, and supplying troops. You will please communicate your wishes and any information you may ac- quire as to the movements of the enemy. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 4, 18648 p. m. His Excellency Governor CURTIN: Your telegram of this date has just reached me. I had already forwarded to you a telegram containing instructions to General Conch to confer with you, and take such measures as might be nec- essary to protect your State if the enemy advanced farther. This Department has no accurate information as to the rebel force, but General Grant reports that Earlys force has returned to the army in front of him. There is nothing yet received showing the enemy to be more than a cavalry force with some artillery. There are no troops here that can be sent to Pennsylvania, but it is believed that your returned troops might be speedily assembled to repel the - enemy, with such additional force as you might be able to call out promptly. You are authorized by the President to make such call, and this Departmemit will, to the utmost of its power provide for transportatiomi, subsistence, arming, and supplying such force as you may find necessary to raise for that purpose. In the absence of accurate information as to the numbers and movements of the enemy, your own judgment, aided by the military commander of the department, will enable you to determine best the measures re- quired. This Department will approve amid sanction whatever the exigenci~s may require for providing the necessary force. The troops may be called for 100 days, or such other period as the occasion may in your opinion demand. All that are at Philadelphia already organized, or in process of organization, may be employed by Gen- eral Couch. I will keep you advised of any intelligence that may reach the Department. It is believed that General Hunter will speedily be up with his forces, .but as mio communication can be had with him, no precautionary measure should be neglected. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. CITY POINT, VA., July 5, 186412.30 p. m. Major-General HALLECK, (Receive(l 6.45 i~. in,) Washington, D. C.: If the emiemy cross into Maryland or Pennsylvania I can send an army cot-ps froni here to meet them or cut off their return south. If required, direct the quartermaster to send transportation. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant-General Page 59 Quip. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE ETC.UNION. 59 WASHINGTON, July 5, 18641 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: There has been no telegraphic communication with Harpers Ferry since yesterday, a little after noon; but we learn throngh the rail- road company that Sigel had reached Maryland Heights and with- drawn all troops from sonth of the river, destroying the bridges. We can learn nothing whatever of Hnnter. The enemy have destroyed bridges from Harpers Ferry to Pattersons Creek, where Kelley sncceeded in driving them back. The line from the Monoc- acy to Harpers Ferry has been cut, and the re-enforcements sent - from here fell back to the Monocacy. General Howe has beeii sent there with about 2,800 men, to force his way to Harpers Ferry. We have nothing reliable in regard to the enemys force. Some accounts, prol)ably very & xaggerated, state it to be between 20,000 and 30,000. If one-half that number we cannot meet it in the field till Hunters troops arrive. As you are aware, we have almost nothing in Balti- more or Washington, except militia, and considerable alarm has been created by sending troops from these places to re-enforce Har- pers Ferry. You probably have a large dismounted cavalry force, and I would advise that it be sent here immediately. It can be remounted by impressing horses in the parts of Maryland likely to be overrun by the enemy. All the dismounted fragments here we armed as infantry and sent to Harpers Ferry. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. WASHINGTON, July 5,18644.30 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: General Hunter has just been heard from at Parkersburg. Thir- teen hundred of his men are coming forward to re-enforce General Kelley at Cumberland and New Creek. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. WASHINGTON, July 5, 186410.30 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: All available water transportation is now at Fort Monroe and in James River. General Meigs recommends that it all be placed under General Ingalls, as, by a divided command, there is conflict of orders. As Hunters force is now coming within reach, I think your oper- ations should not be interfered with by sending troops here. If Wash- ington and Baltimore should be so seriously threatened as to require your aid, I will inform you in time. Although most of our forces are not of a character suitable for the field (invalids and militia), yet I have no apprehensions at present about the safety of Washing- ton, Baltimore, Harpers Ferry, or Cumberland. These points cover our supplies, and raids between cannot effect any damage that can- not soon be repaired. If, however, you c~n send us your dismounted cavalry, we can use it to advantage, and, perhaps, soon return it re- mounted. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff Page 60 60 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. (CHAP. XLIX. CITY POINT, VA., July 5,186411.50 p. m. Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: Your dispatch of 12.30 [1] p. m. received. I have ordered to Wash- ington the dismounted cavalry and one division of infantry, which will be followed by the balance of the corps, if necessary. We want now to crush out and destroy any force the enemy have sent north. Force enough can be spared from here to do it. I think 110W there is no doubt but Ewells corps is away from here. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, July 5, 18641 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT: GENERAL: The following information obtained from two desert- ers who came in this morning is sent to you for what it is worth. They state it to be currently reported at Richmond and in Peters- burg that Early, in command of two divisions of Ewells corps, with Breckinridges command and other forces, was making an in- vasion of Maryland with a view of capturing Washington, supposed to be defenseless. It was understood Early would reach Winchester by the 3d instant. GEO. G. MEADE, Major- General. CITY POINT, VA., July 5, 1864. Major-General MEADE, Commanding, & c.: The enemy have got to the Baltimore and Ohio roa(l and have de- stroyed the railroad bridges from Pattersons Creek to Harpers Ferry. Send in one good division of your troops and all the dismounted cavalry, to be forwarded at oi~ce. I will not send an arniy corps until there is greater necessity for it. I will order the quartermaster here to have transportation ready. U. S. GRANT, Lieu tenant- General. CITY POINT, VA., July 5, 1864. Major-General MEADE, Gommanding, & c.: Sigel has fallen back to Maryland Heights, destroying the bridges at that point. Some of Hunters force have arrived at Pattersons Creek, where they drove the enemy. Other dispatches are just coin- ing through, which, when deciphered, I will inform you of, if they contain anything of importance. Among them I see the announce- ment of the sinking of the Alabama by our Navy. Semmes, how- ever, escaped. Vessels will be ready for the troops ordered from here between now and 2 p. in. to-morrow. No artillery need be sent. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General Page 61 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 61 HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Lieutenant-Colonel HASKIN, July 5, 1864. Commanding Division COLONEL: The chief engineer, Department of Washington, re- ports that brush is growing on the approaches to the works consti- tuting your line in such quantities as to militate against the proper use of the meaus of defense given to them. The major-general corn- manding directs that, commencing at Fort Sumner, you employ the available force of your command, with such tools as you can procure, in removing the cover alluded to. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Statf and Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, No. 78. ~. HEADQUARTERS HASKINS DIvISION, July 5, 1864. * * * * * * 2. In compliance with instructions from department headquarters, Battery D, First Rhode Island Artillery, wil I move from Fort Lin- coln to Fort Sumner, without delay. The commanding officer will report to Colonel Marble, commanding Second Brigade, as soon as practicable after the arrival of his company at Fort Sumner. The brigade quartermaster of First Brigade will furnish the necessary transportation. If this company has not already been provided with muskets and equipments the commanding officer wil a once procure them. By order of Colonel Haskin: R. CHANDLER, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 5, 1864i a. m. Brig. Gen. A. P. HowE, Baltimore Depot: As soon as the One hundred and seventieth Ohio National Guard arrives at the depot, you will please proceed with it as far as you can on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, toward Harpers Ferry. Should it be necessary to enable you to carry out your previous in- structions, you will await there the arrival of the dismounted cav- alry and battery, which will be forwarded to you the moment they are ready. When they join you, proceed with them to Harpers Ferry, and turn them over as directed previousl~r. Take with you wherever you find them on the road the three batteries (armed as infantry) that left here this morning. You had betteF leave an officer of your staff to come on with the troops that are to follow you. I take it for granted that you have given the necessary orders to the battery that is to accompany you. Respectfully, yours, C. ~. AUGUR, Major-General, U. S. I7olunteer& Page 62 62 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. MONOCACY, July 5, 1864. (Received 8 p. in.) Maj. Gen. C. C. AUGUR: I arrived here with the Ohio regiment at S p. m. Union forces on Maryland Heights. Enemy in possession of other side of river. I shall endeavor to reach Maryland Heights 4o-night with a portion if not all of the force that left Washington to-day. Caviiry has reached Point of Rocks. A. P. HOWE, Brigadier- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 5, 1864. Colonel GAMBLE, Gommanding, Camp Stoneman: I wish you to send a lieutenant and ten men to remain a few days in the vicinity of Upper Marlborough to watch the roads there lead- ing down the peninsula toward Point Lookout, and to report (laxly, if there is anything like small bodies of cavalry (rebels) going down that way. Send the balance of the company with you down the telegraph road to Port Tobacco to report the same thing and to see that the telegraph line is not disturbed. From Port Tobacco let a small party be sent in the direction of Point Lookout for the same purpose. Let this party report daily, too, and you will send these reports as soon as received to these headquarters. Report by return of orderly when this company gets off. Let them take as many days rations of subsistence and oats as they can carry on their horses. Very respectfully, yours, C. C. AUGUR, lIfajo r- General, U. S. Volunteers. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 5, 18649.10 a. m. Major-General HUNTER, Via Pittsburg and Parkersburg: The rebels have for two days back been operating against Martins burg, Harpers Ferry, and other points on the line of the Baltimore railroad. These points being within your department you are ex- pected to take promptly such measures as may be proper to meet the emergency. This Department has for some time been without any informuatiog as to where your forces are and how employed. You will please report to the Adjutant-General the position of your forces, and acknowledge the receipt of this telegram EDWIN M. STANTON, $ecretary of War Page 63 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDE1~1CE, ETC.UN1ON. 63 PARKEESBUEG, W. VA., July 5, 186412 m. (Received 2 p. in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your telegram of this date. I am here pushing on my command as fast as possible toward Martinsburg. or y car-loads of infantry left this morning for New Creek. I make a more detailed report to Adjutant-General. D. HUNTER, Major-General. WASHINGTON, July 5, 186~4 p. m. Major-General HUNTER, Parkersburg, W. Va.: General Grant has revoked the order that you report to him in person, and directs that you take the immediate direction of oper- ations against the enemys forces now threatening Maryland and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. PARKERSBURG, W. VA., July 5, 186412 m: (Received 2.15 p. in.) ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY: My whole command is under orders for this place, and will be embarked as rapidly as railroad transportation can be furnished for Cumberland, New Creek, and Martinsburg. Thirteen hundred in- fantry left this morning to report to General Kelley. Others will be sent off this evening. Every exertion will be made to expel the enemy as fast as possible from the portion of the Valley in which they are operating. I think the force of General Sigel, if properly managed, was amply sufficient to have driven back the enemy. D. HUNTER, Major- General. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 5, 1864. (Received 1.50 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Virginia side of Harpers Ferry evacuated at 8 p. in. yesterday successfully by Weber. Pontoon taken up, and two western spans of our Potomac bridge destroyed. Enemy occupy Ferry. Sigels advance from Sharpsburg reached Maryland Heights at 9 last even- ing. He also arrived in person. Results of his fighting or that of Mulligan yet unknown, but believed to be immaterial. Enemy at Ferry, behind stone wall at the margin of the river, and shelling Sigels column as it ascended HeightsMaryland side. All this wa Page 64 64 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. last night. This morning enemy still occupy Ferry, and some slight cannonading before 9 oclock. Sigel then notified citizens to vacate houses, as he would shell town from Heights. This not yet begun. An engine came from Sandy Hook to Monocacy an hour ago on a reconnaissance, but was fired into from Virginia side, at Point of Rocks, by Mosbys cannon and rifles. No one hurt. We have a passenger train and four trains of freight, mainly Govern- ment supplies, from the Ferry at Sandy Hook, which we are about trying to run the gauntlet of Mosbys forces, our track so far being uninjured. Sigels wagon trains continue to pass through Frederick easterly in large numbers. Nothing from Hagerstown or vicinity, and nothing from western division of road via Wheeling. W. P. SMITH, For self and Mr. Garrett. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 5, 1864----2.57 p. m. JOHN W. GARRETT, Esq., Baltimore: General Hunter reports from Parkersburg that he is pushing for- ward rapidly. Everything depends now on you. EDWIN M. STANTc~N, Secretary of lVar. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 5,1864. (Received 4 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Our employ~s are upon the alert to hasten General Hunters move- ment. I have further telegraphed all parties in charge to do all that is possible on all l)arts of the line to effect rapid transportation. Have urged General Kehley to hold and protect bridges east of Cum- berland, so as to insure early concentration of General Hunters with General Sigels forces. J. W. GARRETT, President Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 5, 1864. (Received 5.10 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Our trains from Sandy Hook have just passed Point of Rocks under the enemys fire, but are all through without beiiig injured. Telegraphic communication again restored to Sandy Hook. J. W. GARRETT, President Baltimore a~td Ohio Railroad Page 65 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONpENCE, ETC.UNION. 65 CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 5, 1864. Hon. E. M. STANTON, (Receixrcd 5.15 ~. in.) Secretary of War. Agent Ford telegraphs from Wheeling, W. Va., viz. WHEELING, July 5,1864. Enemy have f4llen back after partially destroying Pattersons Creek bridge. They advanced to the North Branch, but were driven back by General Kelleys men. Latest from South Branch 6 p. m. yesterday. Messenger reported to Mr, Willard, who says 100 men had their iron-clad car destroyed. They got. in the block-house themselves, and defended it with so much bravery that the enemy left about 4 p. in., going east, leaving the bridge undisturbed. General Kelley thinks we are safe at Cumberland and west of it. J. B. FORD. The force of the enemy at and about Point of Rocks appears thus far not to have exceeded at any time 150 men. Our passenger traiii yesterday was saved by the engineer reversing upon seeing a canal- boat on fire in the vicinity. Though the ti~aiii was fired into but one man was struckthe fireman, who was badly wouiided. A detach ment with a few guns could doubtless clear that point, and insure the continuaiice at present of the communication with Harpers Ferry. Our telegraph operator at Point of Rocks has remained in the vicinity, repairing the wires, and communicating wi tli us when- ever the enemy moved to the other side of the river. General Weber at 8 last p. in. ordered the destruction by fire of two spans of the trestle bridge at Harpers Ferry, 273 feet in length, adjoining the Virginia shore. We had previously urged the protection of the great iron spans now up, as far as military necessity would l)eI~init. We can rapidly restore the two spans destroyed, if the remainder can be preserved, which we trust, with the full command of the point by heavy artillery, can be accomplished. J. W. GARRETT, President. P. S.J have ordered a large force to immediately reconstruct the portion of Pattersons Creek bridge destroyed. I trust it will be up in time for movements from the west. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 5, 18645.40 p. m J. W. GARRETT, (/arnden Station: You say telegraphic communication is re-established with Sandy 1-look. Well, what does Sandy Hook say about operations of eiicmy and of Sigels doiiigs to-day A. LINCOLN. CAMDEN STATION, BALTIMORE, July 5, 1864. (Received 1 a. in. 6th.) His Excellency A. LINCOLN: Our officers report that General Sigels losses have been quite tri- fling and that his whole force is now in possession of Maryland Heights. Our telegraph station is two miles from that locatioli, and I have found it impossible to-night to obtain satisfactory informa- 5 R RYOL XXXVII, PT 1 Page 66 66 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. tion. But little fighting has occurred during the day, being confined almost exclusively to the sharpshooters on each side of the river. It is reported that an attack was expected this p. in., but no such move- ment has yet occurred. It is added that General Sigel has abun- dance of supplies of all descriptions. I have sent following telegram, but have yet no response: General F. SIGEL, Sandy Hook: I trust you can presorve the remainder of the bridge. It is reported the rebels are destroying and burning the track west of Harpers Ferry. Can you not .prevent this? Twenty-five hundred re-enforcements, with a battery, will reach you this evening. General Kelley has repulsed attack upon North and South Branch and Pattersons Creek bridges. General Hunter is pressing rapidly forward from the west. I trust he will soon be in communication and aid you in overwhelming the enemy. I will promptly communicate any information of interest I can obtain. JOHN W. GARRETT. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 5, 1864. (Received 6.50 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Agent Ford reports at 4.45 this p. m. that not much damage had been done west, and repairs commenced on Pattersons Creek bridge this morning; that but thirty feet of trestling at South Branch is damaged. He advises that the movement from Parkersburg east to-day is progressing, and that it is being hastened as. rapidly as pos- sible. Our officers are about starting with engine from Monocacy to Sandy Hook, being advised that there is now force at Point of Rocks for protection. They stated that the troops from Washington are being unloaded at Monocacy. I mention this as heretofore we supposed they were destined for Harpers Ferry. It is stated that there is appearance of fire on our line a few miles from Harpers Ferry, which indicates that the track is being torn up and burned. I have asked General Sigel to prevent this if practicable. J. W. GARRETT, President Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. [JULY 5, 1864.For Sigel to Adjutant-General and General Hun- ter, reporting operations, & c., see Part I, pp? 176, 177.] HEADQUARTERS, Fort Duncan, July 5, 1864. Capt. H. M. BURLEIGLI: CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report that the 400 men sent to. Major Merriam have been posted. I think they are sufficient for all emergencies. The major is away; he will be at your head- quarters before he returns. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. B. SMITH, Lieutenant and Adjutant Page 67 Cnii~. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. FORT DUNCAN, July 5, 1864. Capt. H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutant-General: CAPTAIN: The lookout from the mortar battery just reports that the rebels are planting a masl~ed battery on Loudoun Heights, to the left of 30-pounder battery. Probably they came down the Hillsborough road. I have ordeved the 30-pounder battery to open on it in the morning a little while, if it is still there. He also reports that the rebels tried to cross the pontoon to-day, and would have done so had it not been for our sharpshooters. Is there a good support at this end of the bridge ~ Respectfully, G. F. MERRIAM. SANDY HooK, July 5, 1864. Brig. aen. MAX WEBER, Harpers Ferry: We can now communicate with the War Department by Point of Rocks. Expect to work with them direct some time to-morrow. Respectfully, H. H. BISHOP, U. S. Wire Operator. PARKERSBURG, July 5, 1864. General KELLEY: GENERAL: Please report the situation of things, and what dam- age the enemy have done as far as you can ascertain. General Sul- livan leaves for you at 8 oclock this evening. D. HUNTER, Major- General. CUMBERLAND, July 5, 1864. Major-General SIGEL, Maryland Heights (via Frederick, Md.): Your dispatch of this a. m. via Frederick just received. * I send you the following, a copyt of dispatch sent Major-General Hunter this evening in reply to his interrogatories, which will advise you fully of the situation here. General Sullivan will arrive with a portion of his division at New Creek to-night. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. MARYLAND HEIGHTS, July 5, 1864. (Via Frederick.) Brigadier-General KELLEY: The enemy is encamped off this point, his skirmishers being in Harpers Ferry along the river. No strong force has shown any *Saine as Sigel to Adjutant-General, 6 a. in., Part I, p. 176. t See Part I, p. 187. Page 68 68 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [ca~~. XLIX. disposition to attack the Heights. There is at p resent no enemy north of the Potomac east of the Maryland Heights. Our cavalry was at Point of Rocks this afternoon; found no enemy there, nor did they discover any rebels on the south side of the river. F. SIGEL, Major- General. PARKERSBURG, July 5, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: Three regiments and part of another have started by rail for New Creek. The colonels will report to you. Use the troops as you see fit. I will probably be on to-iiight with balance of troops. J. C. SULLIVAN, Brigadier- General. CUMBERLAND, July 5, 1864. J. B. FORD, Esq., Wheeling: Everything looks better this a. m. We drove the enemy back yesterday; not much damage done. We will commence to repair the bridges this a. m. Sullivan is on the road with his division. Inform your people at Pattersons that I am now hopeful all will be right in a few days west of Hancock. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CUMBERLAND, July 5, 1864. J. B. FORD, Esq., Wheeling: I have just learned that only about thirty feet of South Branch trestles are damaged; the iron span all right. I am sending down timber to Pattersons Creek this a. m. Go down myself in a few minutes. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. CUMBERLAND, July 5, 1864. Mr. M. R. SULLIVAN, (Care Mr. Daily, Oakland): I cannot tell when the general [Sullivan] wilileave Parkersbnrg himself; his troops are now embarking. Telegraph him to come to Oakland and await for his troops. I am now all right. Enemy driven back; very little damage done. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-Genera Page 69 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ET~AUNLON. 69 Colonel Hoy, CUMBERLAND, July 5, 1864. New Creek: General Hunter will come east to-day. You will be in readiness to turn out your troops and give him a salute on his arrival at your post. All quiet here this a. m. Direct Colonel Stevenson to be in readiness to return to Greenland Gap as soon as he can be spared. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CUMBERLAND, July 5, 18649.30 p. m. Colonel by, New Creek: As the company of the One hundred and fifty-fourth have left Oakland, you will direct the captain to report to Colonel Stevenson and proceed with his regiment to Greenland Gap. Captain Fans will be ordered to Oakland in a day or two. A portion of General Sullivans division will arrive at New Creek to-night or in the morn- ing. All quiet here. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. Colonel THOMPSON, CUMBERLAND, July 5, 1864. North Branch: You will post a portion of your command at Pattersons Creek till relieved by infantry. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. NORTH BRANCH, July 5, 1864. General KELLEY: (Received 4.45 p. in.) Will the train return to Cumberland and remain? Will you please give Colonel Thompson instructions? A lieutenant and thirty-five men of the Sixth Virginia Infantry will occupy the block- house and iron-clad. H. PEASE, Captain, & c. Captain PEASE, CUMBERLAND, July 5, 1864. North Branch: Hold your command in readiness to go down the canal. I am getting boats ready for you. Have you anything further? B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General Page 70 70 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. CUMBERLAND, July 5, 1864. Colonel WILKINSON Clarksburg: I telegraphed you last night not to send Grahams battery. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, July t, 18649.30 p. m. Governor BROUGH, Continental Hotel, Philadelphia: We have (lispatcIles to-day from General Grant, but nothing new except operations in course of prosecution. Our forces hold the Maryland Heights, and with the troops sent there from here will probably be able to check the enemy until Hunter arrives. He has been heard from, an(l is pushing forward his forces. In no event will troops be withdrawn from General Grant. To secure as far as possible against detachments from the rebel army, an(l to strengthen Grant if required, 12,000 100-days men have l)eeIl called from New York, and 12,000 from Pennsylvania. But Governor Curtin, now as last year, annexes a condition that the Pennsylvania troops are not to be lnustere(l into the United States service, so that we shall have to rely on New York and Ohio for national forces, except under a regular call and (Iraft. Your views in respect to the 100- days men have been considered, an(l I think that the Department will be able to do as you desire in conformity with the law. A final answer will be givei by the time you reach here. Nothing has been heard from Sherman to-day. EDWIN M. STANTON. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 5, 1864. Major-General HEINTZELMAN, Columbus If tIme Y eteran Reserve reolment now at Rock Island can be spared, send it immediately to Washington. An Iowa regiment at Davenport will be sent to Rock Island as soon as it is completed. H. W. HALLECK Major- General and Chief of Staff. COLUMBUS OHIo, July 5, 1864. (Received 8.25 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: There are over 7,000 prisoners at Rock Island, and only about 1,000 men for duty to guard them. Time Veteran Reserve regiment cant be spared until it is replaced. S. P. HEINTZELMAN, Major-General Page 71 Cn~. XLIX.1 COflRESPONDENC1~, ETC.UNION. 71 WASHINGTON, D. C., July 5, 1864. Major-General HEINTZELMAN, Columbus, Ohio: The two Illinois 100-days regiments sent to Saint Louis have been ordered to Chicago. As soon as they arrive you will send to Wash- ington the two Veteran Reserve regiments at that place. The com- manding officers there and at Rock Island will remain. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief ~f Staff. WASHINGTON, July 5, 18642.20 p. m. Major-General HEINTZELMAN, Colunibus, Ohio: Colonel Hoffniian says that two regiments, or certainly one, at Johi~sons Island can be spared. Please send them to Washington via Pittsburg. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. COLUMBUS, OHIO, July 5,18645 p.m. (Received8p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: There is not a soldier who can be spared from this (lepartment. The guards are reduced to the unnunum at various military prisons. I am in want of troops to hold the fortifications around Covington and Newport. S. P. HEINTZELMAN, Major- General. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 5, 1864. ADJUTANT-GENERAL STATE OF IOWA: The militia regiment at Davenport will be ordered to Rock Island, and the Veteran Reserve Corps regiment at that place will be or- dered to Washington via Pittsburg. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 5, 18641.30 p. m. Major-General WALLACE: Give General Howe Ml possible assistance in gettiug his re-en- forcements through to Harpers Ferry. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff Page 72 72 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., Ml)., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MID. DEPT., 8TH ARMY CORPS, No. 1G9. Baltimore, July 5, 1864. * * * * * * 2. Capt. E. H. Leib, Fifth U. S. Cavalry, mustering officer, hav- ing volunteered his service, is hereby ordered to command the de- tachment of mounte(l infantry in charge of Capt. H. S. Allen, One hundred and fifty-ninth Ohio National Guard. Captain Allen will act under orders from Captain Leib. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. Mr. SMITH, BALTIMORE, MD., July 5, 1864. ]IiIastr of Trans., Baitini ore a n(i Ohio Railroad: SIR: The following dispatch * has just been received at these headquarters: * * * * * * * Do you know anything of where General Howe is? General Wallace went down the roa(l this a. rn. He is probably at the Monocacy. Will von send the inclosed dispatch to him unless you know that lie is on his return, oi if th@ dispatch will reach him at the Relay House, please send it. Respectfully, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant A djutant- General. Lieutenant-Colonel LAWRENCE, MONOCACY, July 5, 1864. Assistant Adjutant- General: The rebel cavalry left the Point of Rocks last evening after rob- bing the people and stores of money and such goods as they wanted to carry into Virginia. They were Mosbys men, and were not over 120 strong. Our scouts saw them leaving and could count them. We can get miothing from Harpers Ferry. The Washington troops I sent to Monrovia to be armed and supplied with ammunition there, were in no condition for service on their arrival here. E. B. TYLER, Brigadier-General. JULY 5, 1864. General E. B. TYLER, Relay House: A train will be at the Relay House at 8.30 p. m. for the Eleventh Maryland Infantry to proceed to the Monocacy; be ready for it. By order: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. *See Halleck to Wallace, 1.30 p. m. p. 71 Page 73 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, FTC.~~ION. 73 MONOCACY STATION, July 5, 1864. Lieut. Col. S. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General, Middle Department: You will send to this point immediately Alexanders .battery. You will also send transportation to Relay House for Eleventh Maryland Infantry. By order of Maj. Gen. L. Wallace: - JAS. R. ROSS, Major and Aide-de-Camp. JULY 5, 18646.30 p. m. Major-General WALLACE, Monocacy Junction: Your dispatch received all right. In less than two hours they will be on the road. Am keeping matters well in hand here and ready to co-operate. The Union Leagues are working. I will at- tend to them. SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. JULY 5, 1864. Brigadier-General KENLY, Third Separate Brigade: GENERAL: You are hereby directed to put Alexanders battery, Baltimore Light Artillery, en route at once for the Monocacy Junc- tion. A train of cars will be in readiness at Camden Station. Three days rations and forage must be issued. The caissons must be filled with ammunition and a memorandum sent at once to the ordnance officer Eighth Army Corps of the caliber required, in order that extra supply may be forwarded. Lose no time. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 5, 1864. Brig. Gen. J. R. KENLY Commanding Th Lid Separate Brigade: SIR: You are hereby requested to issue instructions.to the guards at the bridges on the Baltimore and Wilmington Railroad, at the Bush, Back, and Gunpowder Rivers, to be constantly on the alert and to keep as strong guard on post as their strength will allow. The company at Havre de Grace has been, in a former order, directed to take up their quarters on the railroad ferry-boat; this they will continue to do, but will post a sufficient number of senti- nels at the boat landing or bridges on both sides of the Susquehanna to protect the property. The officer in command of the company on the boat will be instructed to keep his men well in hand, aiid at all times during the crossing of trains the company must be formed and ready for service. Any information that can be obtained b Page 74 74 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA [CHAP. XLIX. the officers in charge of the various detachments should be for- warded at once for the information of these headquarters. It is apprehended that a former plot to seize the boat may be renewed. Please report receipt of this and your action. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Governor CURTIN, July 5, 18646 a. m. Harrisburg: No reliable intelligence has yet been received indicating that the rebels operating on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad are in any strong force. Thus far it seems to be a raiding expedition by some of the partisan robbers that infest that region, and who have joined together. General Weber, from Harpers Ferry, gives much greater dimensions to the rebel force, but it is believed that his representa- ~tions of numbers are much exaggerate(1. EDWIN M. STANTON. WAR DEPARTMENT July 5, 186411 a. m. Governor CURTIN, Harrisburg: A dispatch from General Grant, just received, states that a deserter reports that Ewells corps has not returned to Richmond, but that his force has united with the other forces in the Valley of the Shen- andoah to go into Maryland. As this may be true, although different from the opinion heretofore entertained by General Grant as to the position of Ewells corps, your militia or volunteers for short term, in as large numbers as practicable, should be organized quickly as possible to meet any emergency that may arise. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 5, 1864:3.20 p. m. Governor CURTIN, Harrisburg: The President directs me to call on you for 12,000 militia or vol- unteers, infantry, to serve at Washington and its vicinity for 100 days, unless sooner discharged. The troops to be organized accord- ing to the general regulations of the service; to be armed, clothed, paid, transported, subsisted, and supplied as other troops in the United States service; to be mustered into the service of the United States by regiments as soon as filled to the minimum strength, and the term of service to be reckoned from the date of muster into the United States service. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War Page 75 ThAP. 2~LIX.) CORRI~SPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 75 HARRISBURG, July 5, 1864. (Received 4 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: When deemed necessary by the Governor and General Conch the Governor will call such troops as they may think sufficient to serve in Pennsylvania and Maryland under the command of General Conch for a term not exceeding 100 days. These troops shall be mustered into the service of the United States. The Governor and General Couch may alter this clause by substituting the service of the State, if they shall deem it expedient. The troops thus called shall be transported, armed, clothed, equipped, subsisted, and paid directly by the United States, and the quartermasters, commis- saries, payniasters, and other officers of the United States will be instructed accor(lingly. The above plan has been settled by us, sub- ject to the approval of the War Department. A. G. CURTIN and D. N. COUCH, Major- General. DEPARTMENT OF THE SUSQUEHANNA, Harrisburg, Pa., July 5,18642 p. m. (Received 4.10 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: The joint dispatch forwarded you by Governor Curtin and my- self has been agreed upon by us as well as by the members of his council, Hon. William Meredith, Colonel Wright, & c. In case many troops are to be raised in this State for its defense I believe that the plan proposed to you is the best one that can be devised. I do not deem it necessary to enter into a lengthy explanation, believ- ing that you, from your knowledge of the State, are much better acquainte(l with the sentiment of the people than I am myself. It is just reported that our pickets reach from Hagerstown to the river crossing. D. N. COUCH, Mqjor- General. HARRISBURG, PA., July 5, 18645.10 p. m. (Received 6.30 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: I have made proclamation for 12,000 men, as requested in your (lispatch of this afternoon, and will do all in my power to enlist the men in the shortest possible time. I beg leave to call your atten- tion specially to my dispatch, in which General Couch united, this p. m. The plan proposed was made after full consultation with the gentlemen surrounding me, and is approved by them all. A. G. CURTIN Page 76 76 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. WAR DEPARTMENT, Major-4~eneral CADwALADER, July 5, 18647.10 p. m. Philadelphia: The following instruction* has been given by this Department to General Conch: * * * * * * * You will please take every measure in your power to aid General Couch, and raise in Philadelphia snch force as may be sufficient to protect the State from a raid, if it should be attempted. Please acknowledge this order. Acknowledge receipt of these instructions. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. Major-General COUCH CHAMBERSBURG, July 5, 1864. (Care Governor Curtin) Lieutenant Draper, commanding at Hagerstown, telegraphs that he just received information that the enemy is advancing at Mercers- ville, strength not known. Lieutenant Draper has under his com- mand seventy-five men and two officers; states that he is picketing every road and scouting the river crossings. Generals Sigel and Stahel went to Harpers Ferry at noon yesterday. A large amount of Government stores and from 500 to 700 horses at Hagerstown. The enemy burned a large number of loaded boats at Slackwater, ten miles distant from Hagerstown, at 10 p. m. yesterday. I have directed Lieutenant Draper to send out reliable scouts and ascertain the movements of the enemy and to see for themselves. JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-General. CHAMBERSBURG, July 5, 1864. Maj. Gen. D. N. COUCH: Lieutenant McLean just reports that the enemy, about 300 strong, are within three miles of Hagerstown on the Sharpsburg pike. They appear to be mounted infantry. I have directed him to resist his advance and keep his line open, and not to destroy the Govern- ment property until he finds that he cannot hold the town; also to drive off all the Government animals at once. JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HARRIsBURG, July 5, 1864. Major SCHULTZE: Inform McLean, at Hagerstown, that our forces from Frederick drove in the rebel Johnsons pickets at Boonsborough this evening. D. N. COUCH, Major- General. * See Stanton to Couch, July 4, p. 58 Page 77 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. CHAMBERSBURG, July 5, 1864. Major-General COUCH: The enemy drov~ McLeans 1)ickets into town, when he charged on them, and when last heard from Stanwood was about fifty yards behind, giving them a volley almost every jump. They are now about six miles out. JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant- General. CHAMBERSBURG, July 5, 1864. Major-General COUCH: Lieutenant Stanwood has returned to Hagerstown, bringing with him one rebel lieutenant and two privates. They 1)ressed him closely as he fell back. Several of his men and horses are wounded. Will let you know shortly what the enemy are about. JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HARRISBURG, July 5, 1864. Major SCHULTZE: Use every effort to warn the people of the rebel advance in order that their stock may be thrown north of Chambersburg, provided the rebels get Hagerstown. McLeans communications on his flanks should be well watched, and he must not hold on too long. It is pretty certain that Ewells forces are near the Potomac, perhaps east of Harpers Ferry. D. N. COUCH, Major- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 5, 18644.20 p. m. Maj. Gem JOHN A. Dix, Comdg. Department of the East, New York: The following telegram has been sent to Governor Seymour: The Pre~ident directs me to inform you that a rebel force, variously estimated at from 15,000 to 20,000 men, have invaded the State of Maryland, and have taken Martinsburg and Harpers Ferry, and are threatening other points; that the public safety requires him to call upon the State Executives for a militia force to repel this invasion. He, therefore, directs me to call on you for a militia force of 12,000 men from your State, to serve not more than 100 days, and to request that you will, with the utmost dispatch, forward the troops to Washington by rail or steam- boat, as may be most expeditious. Please favor inc with an answer at your earliest convenience. You will please confer xvith the authorities of the State, and ascer- tain whether the call of the President will be filled, and render your aid in forwarding the troops without delay. EDWIN M. STANTON, & cre& try of War Page 78 78 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [OEw.. XLIX. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 5, 1864. Major-General Dix, New York: The Secretary of War directs that you select two regiments New York militia to replace the Veteran Reserve regiments at New York and Elmira, and order the latter to Washington. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. ALBANY, July 5, 1864. (Received 9.05 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Your dispatch received. I will do what I can; orders sent to the commanders of the State National Guard HORATIO SEYMOUR. ALBANY, July 5, 1864. (Received 9.05 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Will you receive any men for less than 100 days? I should like such information about affairs as you can give with pro~)riety. HORATIO SEYMOUR. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 5, 186411 p. m. Governor SEYMOUR, Albany, N. Y.: Thanks for your telegrams just received. It is not probable that your emergency troops will be required over sixty days, perhaps not so long, as orders for concentration of other forces were issued some days ago in anticipation of a detachment from the rebel army for the purpose of raids, but it has been deemed best to extend the call for 100 days. There is still much uncertainty about the n.urnbers of the rebel force. Taking all the evidence furnished by Generals Grant and- Sigel, it seems certain that Ewells corps and Breckiii- ridges division are joined, and operating together in Maryland. Our forces still hold the Maryland Hei~hts. Hunter is moving for- ward from Western Virginia. Nothing of importance has trans- pired before Richmond since Wilsons return, but siege operations are being pushed forward vigorously. General Sherman has not been heard from since the occupation of Marietta. To-morrow morning I will advise you niore fully, as reports are expected by that time from different quarters. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War Page 79 Ca& P. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 79 WAshINGToN, July 6, 18642 p. m. (Received 7th.) Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: General Howe has reached Harpers Ferry with his command. Sigel is expecting an attack to-day. Most of Hunters forces have reached Parkersburg, and are coming forward. It is believed that Ewells corps, under Early, is in the Valley. It is reported that Sigel abandoned a large amount of public stores at Martinsburg, without making any defense. As that place was without fortifica- tions, and only a mere outpost, it is difficult to understand why the stores were taken from the depot at Harpers Ferry. General Hunter says that Sigel had sufficient forces to defend the railroad, if he had used them properly. H. ~. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. CITY POINT, VA., July 6, 18643 p. m. (Received 7th.) Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: A part of the force directed by me to go north is already off, and the whole of it will b~ in the course of an hour or two. It will probably be as well to let it go now, and return it as soon as you deem it ~)erfectly safe to do so. I think there is no doubt but Earlys corps is near the Baltimore and Ohio road, and if it can be caught and broken up it will be highly desirable to do so. It is important to our success here that another raid should be made up the Shenan- doah Valley, and stores destroyed and communications broken. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant-General. WASHINGTON, July 6~ 18645 p. m. (Received 7th.) Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va. Please give me an estimate of the number of dismounted cavalry sent, in order that I may provide remounts. They should bring their equipments with them. It appears that General Sigel had no scouts out to give notice of the enemys apl)roach, and he seems to guess at their numbers, estimating them from 7,000 to over 30,000. Other estimates are from 20,000 to 30,000. I think there is no further doubt about Ewells corps. Probably, also, Breckin- ridges, 1mb odens, Jacksons, an~1 Mosbys commands. If so, the invasion is of a pretty formidable character. I have hurried Gen- eral Hunter forward, but get no reply from him. I fear that the railroad is so much injured that his advance will be slow. Can you send a good major-general to command in the field till Hunter arrives ~ I think QCncral Augur should not leave Washington. H. W. HALLECK, Major-Generd c~nd Chief of Staff Page 80 80 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. WASHINGTON, July 6, 186410 p. rn. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: General Augur is of opinion that one regiment of heavy artillery should be returned to Washington. to be distributed among the 100- days militia in the forts, as the latter are not sufficiently instructed in the use of heavy batteries. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief o Staff. CITY POINT, VA., July 6, 1864. Major-General. MEADE, Commanding, & c.: The troops going to Washington need not take teams, ambulances, or ammunition, except what they carry in boxes. I expect them back here so soon that there is no necessity for tranporting the teams back and forth, Besides there is now in Washington about 600 teams ready for issue, if necessary. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. CITY POINT, VA., July 6,1864. Major-General MEADE, Commanding, & c.: I have no doubt but that the force you have sent to Washington will prove sufficient, and not only that, but that they will speedily return the cavalry fully mounted and equipped. Hunter has got a portion of his force up to the enemy, and is concentrating the bal- ance as rapidly as possible. If they succeed in nearly annihilating Ewell, Breckinridge, & c., Hunter will be able to move through to Charlottesville and utterly destroy the railroad and canals without the help of the troops sent from here. U. S. fiRANT, Lieutenant- General. HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY DIVISION, Signal Station, July 6, 186410 p. m. (Received 10.25 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Staff: I have shipped 2,496 sick men of the Cavalry Corps. They are mostly without arms. They are under command of Major Beau- mont, who has orders to telegraph upon his arrival in Baltimore. SHERIDAN, Major- General, HEADQUARTERS U.S. ARMY, M. C. MEIGS, C~ity Point, July 6, h864. (Received 7th.) Quartermaster- General: Ri~ketts division, of al)out 5,000 infantry, and Sheridans dis- moimted cavalry, about 8,000, are embarking here to-day for liar Page 81 CHAP. XLLX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. (TNION. 81 pers Ferry, by Baltimore. No wagons or aml)nlalices are taken. If any should happen to be needed, l)Iease direct some to be sent from the Washington depot for temporary service. Those troops will begin to arrive in Baltimore to-morrow noon. RUFUS INGALLS, Brigadier-General, (ihief Quartermaster. PHILADELPHIA, Jidy 6, 1864. (Received 9.30 a. in.) General H. W. HALLECK: If there is really a raid can I be of any service in this vicinity? J. R. WEST, Brigadier General, (Jo utinenlal Hotel. SANDY HOOK, July 6, 1864. (Received 10.20 a. in.) Major-General AUGUR: I reached Maryland Heights at :3 oclock this morning, with the command I had from Washington, aiid the three companies of artil- lery besides. A. P. HOWE, Brigadier- General. WASHINGTON, July 6, 186412.40 p. m. Brigadier-General HOWE, Harpers Ferry, [V. Va., aud Frederick, Mid.: T he Secretary of War (lirects that you remain at Harpers Ferry until further orders, and assist in the defeiise. Acknowledge receipt. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 6, 1864. Colonel WISEWELL, (Joinmanding Troops in Washington: I wish your brigade officer of the day to inspect at night, after the hour for closing the barricades on the bridges over the Potomac2 the guards at those bridges, to see that the orders in relation to them are carried out. Please have a copy of this officers report sent to these headquarters every morning. I wish him to .state therein what guards he visited, the hour,. and the condition in which he found them. Very respectfully, colonel, C. C. AUGUR, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. 6 H RVOL XXXVII, PT I Page 82 82 OPERATI~NS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 6, 1864. Maj. JAMES A. HALL, In charge of Qffice of Inspector of Artillery: MAJOR: The quartermasters (Iepartment reports that transporta- tion for Bradburys and Gibbs batteries will be iii readiness at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at 5.3() this afternoon. The major- general commanding directs that they embark promptly at that time and proceed to Maryland Heights, near Harpers Ferry, where they will report to the commanding officer of the post. Please re- port their departure from camp and from the depot. I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMoND, Assistant Aajutant-Uene rat. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 6, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER GIBBS AND BRADBURYS BATTERIES: SIR : The major-general commanding directs that you return to Camp Barry, and not proceed to Harpers Ferry. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 6, 1864. Colonel LOWELL, Commanding Cavalry Brigade, near Falls Church: If you have not done so already, I wish you to have Thoroughfare Gap looked to, as well as the vicinity of Manassas Junction, to give timely notice of any approach of an enemy from the direction of those plains. Ill your reports at iiight, mention if you have heard anything from your advanced scouts. Very respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant, C. C. AUGUR, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers. IIDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July (3, 1864. W. P. SMITH, Camden Station: It will not be possible to increase the guards you speak of to-night. I would be pleased to know your reasons for deeming the present guards insufficient, and what causes, within your knowledge, exist for their being so immediately increased. C. C. AUGUR, .2lliojor- General, U. S. Volunteers Page 83 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 83 HEADQUARTERS CHIEF ENGINEER OF DEFENSES, Washington, July C, ~864. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: SIR: In compliance with your instructions of yesterday I proceeded last e~rening to make an examination of Chain Bridge and Aqueduct Bridge, and this morning I sent Mr. Childs, our civil assistant in charge of the works south of the Potomac, to make an examination of the Long B ridge, and I now have the honor to submit the follow- ing repoPt on the defenses and guards of the three bridges across the Potomac, viz: Chain Bridge.The defense of this bridge on the Virginia side consists, as you are aware; of a large t~te-de-pont, comprising Forts Marcy and Ethan Allen, with a connecting line of intrenchments which extend also from the right of Fort Marcy and left of Fort Ethan Allen to the bank of the river above and below the bridge. Across the Leesbnrg pike, immediately on the right of Fort Marcy, there is a strong stockade with gates. This is a partial security against a sudden dash of cavalry in force, but is not a complete one, as there are paths, and, in fact, another road, passing to the left ot Fort Ethan Allen leading to the bridge. The inunediate defense of the bridge consists in a loop-holed gate which stands on the last pier next the Virginia shore, the whole river, except during floods, flow- ing between this pier and the adjacent abutment, the planks over a portion of this span being laid down loosely so that they can be taken up at night. At this end of the bridge there is a battery armed with two mountain howitzers, intended to enfilade it, and on the hill immediately above and in rear is Battery Martin Scott, armed with two rifled 6-pounder guns. I found Lieutenant Grunwell, of the Twenty-second Regiment Veteran Reserves, with sixty-three men, in charge of the bridge. He has no command of the batteries at the east end of the bridge. These are in charge of~ Private Spink, One hundred and forty-seventh Ohio National Guard, acting ordnance sergeant. He knows nothing about ordnance or artillery. In fact, 110 one at the bridge knows how to load the guns. The business of Sergeant Spink is to cle~in the guns, air the ammunition, and sweep the platforms. In these duties he is assisted by a detail of six men from the One hundred and forty-seventh Ohio National Guard, changed daily. Lieutenant Grunwell closes the gates at the west en(l of the bridge and takes up eight or ten flooring planks in front of the gates every night at 9 oclock. If the enemy were to attack him suddenly he would take up the planks and make a parapet or barricade of them, and close the gates. He understands that there is a magazine in one of the western piers, arranged for blowing up the bridge, and a small lead pipe leading to the magazine, and steps from the floor of the bridge lead- ing down to where the pipe projects from the pier. In all of which he must be mistaken as I have never heard that the piers of the bridge are mined. I remark: First. That the defenses of this bridge are sufficient, but the guard is not. The charge of the bridge with the two batteries at this end should be under one head. One man should be responsible for every- thing. He ought to have an ordnance sergeant and ~ufficicnt artil- lerists to man the four guns Page 84 84 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAI. XLIX. Second. Precautions should be taken against fire. Two or three men could burn this bridge any night and without danger to themselves. Once on the flats under the bridge they could lodge fire balls on the piers and under the flooring by means of poles. The guard would not know it until the bridge was on fire, and then, as things now are, they would have no means of extinguishing the flames. Hogsheads 01. barrels filled with water ought to be l)laced at intervals on the bridge with ropes, buckets, axes, & c. Third. A couple of rope ladders down the side of the pier under the gate would enable the guard at this point to escape if too strongly attacked so that the batteries coi~ld instantly open without danger to our own men. Fourth. Some twenty-five or thirty feet of the bridge flooring ought to be taken up every night. In case (langer is apprehended the flooring of the sidewalks ought also to be taken up. Aqueduct Bridqe.Beside the t~te-de-pont of Forts Corcoran and Uaggerty, there are three block-houses iiear the south end of this bridge, but the latter are not occupied. The immediate defense of this bridge consists of a stockade with gates across the approach to the bridge at the south or Virginia end. Captain Blanchard, of the Veteran Reserves, commands the bridge. Has one officer and thirty men at the south end, and two officers and twenty-five men at the north end. He has no means of putting out fire, no means of patrol- hing the river to prevent an enemy from floating down and firing the bridge from the under side. Has applied for boats and thinks he ought to have at least two. If a sudden attack was apprehended would close the gates and man the stockade. Did not know whether the bars for securing the gates were on hand or not ; did not know whether the bars, if On hand, would fit the st~p1es. Had never tried them. Upon examination, at my request, these were found to be in perfect readiness. No arrangements have been made for taking up the flooring of this bridge as it would involve cutting away the bottom sheathing of the aqueduct. This can be done at some little expense with time to do it, but could not be done promptly in a sudden emergency without previous preparation. I remark: First. That the guard ought to be increased so as to afford a patrol both on and under this bridge, and the same remark applies to both the other bridges. The guard should be supplied with one or two boats. Second. Precautions should be taken to guard against fire. Hogs- heads or barrels of water should be kept on the bridge, and perhaps an engine kept on hand and in readiness for this purpose. Third. Additional security could be given to this bridge by putting up a battery for a section of artillery on the bank at this end of the bridge. Fourth. The three block-houses at the south end could be better disposed by removing them nearer to the end of the bridge. They would then afford the necessary quarters for the guard, and the guard be in the right place at the end of the bridge, whereas now it is on the bridge. Long Bridge.Mr. Childs reports as follows: Captain Sims, of the Veteran Reserves, commands the guard at the north end of this bridge. He has sixty-four men. To guard against fire, barrels of water and buckets are placed on the bridge at intervals of thirty or forty yards. There is also ~ water-tank ~t th~ Washington end of the bridge, bu Page 85 0 OORRPOI4DENC1~, 1~TC.tYNiON. is apparently not filled. The water barrels and buckets are under the charge of the railroad men or bridge tenders. Captain Sims has no boats. He thinks he ought to have them to guard against firing the bridge from the under side. The defense of the bridge is very imperfect, owing to the dilapidation and decay of Fort Jackson. The railroad cuts through the parapet and there are no gates except at turnpike entrance. The rail road crosses the ditch of the fort on a bridge which is not floored, but an enemy cop id soon cover it so as to make it passable. Cavalry could also ride around to the lower side of the fort and come in on the bridge. I remark: First. That I do not think the guar~ is sufficient. I think there should be two companies at this bridge. Second. That although Fort Jackson may want some repairs, I am of opinion, even as it is, that fifty determined men in it could stop any cavalry raid. Third. A section of artillery with artillerists at this end of the bridge would afford all the additional security that we require. Respectfully submitted. B. S. ALEXANDER, Lieutenant-Colonel, Aide-de-Camp. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 6, 18644.40 p. m. Major-General HUNTER, Parkersburg: You cannot be too speedy in your movements in this direction with your whole force. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. WASHINGTON, July 6, 18642.30 p. m. Major-General HUNTER, Via Parkersburg, W. Va.: General Sigel reports that the enemy has been crossing at Antie- tam Ford and Shepherdstown for forty hours in large force. ~ It is important that your troops be brought forward as rapidly as pos- sible. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General an(i Chief of Staff. [JULY 6, 1864.For Sigel to Adjutant-General and General Hun- ter, see Part I, pp. 177, 178.] WAR DEPARTMENT, July 6, 186412.~7 p. m. Major-General SIGEL, Alarylan 4 1-leights: You will report immediately to this Department what measures you have taken to prevent the enemy from carrying away the public *See Part I, p. 177 Page 86 OPFRATIONS IN N. VA., \. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. X~iA~. stores you abandoned at Martinsburg, and if you have not takeii any, whether you mean to take none. Also, how you are employing your force at the present time, and what the strength of that force is.~ EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. HEADQUARTERS RESERVE DIVISION, July 6, 1864. Mr. J. W. GARRETT, President of the Baiti~n ore and Ohio Railroad: Your dispatch receive(l. The rebels are n()t~ destroying any bridges at this point. They probably have destroyed considerable of the track west of Harpers Ferry. 1 (10 not see how I can prevent their occupation of the Virginia side, having only two regiments that are at all reliable. General Kelley says General Sullivan reached New Creek last night. The enemys cavalry was at Boonshorough yes- ter(lay evening and more coming from Slmepherdstown. F. SIGEL, Major- General. CAMDEN STATION, BALTIMORE. July 6, 1864. (Received 12.40 a. in. 7th.) Hon. E. M. STANTON: Our agent reports at 9.50 this p. m. that General Sigel has deter- mined to send a force to Harpers Ferry to-morrow a. m. to bring away forage that is there yet undisturbed. He adds there are but seventy-five rebels reported at the Ferry, and that there has been no fighting except at long range since the 4tI~. General Tylers scouts report that they have been west of Monocacy a considerable dis- tance, and found no enemy. Our agent states that long, low fires are in view from Ferry, believed to arise from the continued destruc- tion of our track. J. W. GARRETT, President. CIRCULAR.] . HEADQUARTERS RESERVE DIVISION, July 6, 1864. To the officers and soldiers of the command: In case of an attack of the enemy, I put my full confidence in the officers and men of the command. I wish and direct the command- ers of brigades and regiments to instruct their officers and men thoroughly in their respective duties, and especially that they should keep cool and quiet like good soldiers; that the men spare their am- munition ; that the men do not fire except when they see the enemy distinctly, and that if the enemy should come too near, they will use their bayonets and charge him. Commanders will see that their men are provided with water and three days rations, to be stored behind the lines; that the men are not over fatigued, but rested whenever there is an opportunity; that they allow them to procure See Sigels report, Part I, p. 177 Page 87 CHAP. XLIX.1 CORRESP0N1)RNCR, FTC. TJ NION. 87 water, & c., so that they are al)le to perform their dnties at the right moment. I thank the officers and men for their excellent condnct dnring the campaign, and am confident that whenever and wher- ever we are attacked, we will give the enemy a good reception, and by holding ont bravely, frnstrate his plans. This order to be read at the head of every regiment, battalion, and independent company. F. SIGEL, lVThjor- General, (Jommnanding. HEADQUARTERS, Fort Duncan, July (3, 18649.80 a. m. Captain I3URLEIGII, Assistant ~4~jntant-Ge~erai CAPTAIN : I applied for the following men last night, and under- stood General Weber that he would fnrnish them from the Second Battalion, Fifth [New York] Artillery: 100 are here, 60 at Battery Sullivan, and 200 at Stone Fort. If I am to have the rest, and I want them, and 100 more here, 40 to Battery Sullivan, 80 to Spur Battery, 100 to the 100-pounder, and 100 to Stone Fort. The above to be sent will make what I want for a support. I recapitulate the whole required : Fort Dnncan, 200 men; Battery Sullivan, 80 men; Spur Battery, 80 men; 30-pounder battery, 60 men; mortar battery, 50 men ; 100-pounder battery, 100 men ; Stone Fort, 800 men; total, 870. Already distributed, 880. Now wanted, 490. If I have these men they are to be su1)~eet to my orders. I do not want to have the field officers to control any battery or to countermand any order of mine. - Respectfully, & c., G. F. MERRIAM, Major and Chief of Artillery. hEADQUARTERS, Maryland lIe i~hts, July 6, .1864. General KELLEY: Since my last dispatch the state of tImings is very little changed. The enemy is crossing over at Shepherdstown, mounted and dis- mounted; the latter picking up horses as they go along. A part of the enemys cavalry was at Boonsborough yesterday p. mu. It is not known whether any infantry is crossing at that point. Our cavalry is now in Pleasant Valley. The troops from the west should be sent east as far as possible by rail, and then march north of the Potomac toward Sharpsburg. It is impossible, under the present circum- stances, to make an aggressive movement from this point, having but two regiments that can be relied on. F. SIGEIJ, Major- General. CUMBERLAND, July 6, 18644 p. m. Major-General SIGEL, Maryland Heights (Via Frederick) Your telegram of this a. mu. received. I have nothing new to- day. Enemy have retreated fromn my immediate front. We ar Page 88 88 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. rapidly repairing the bridges; trains will cross to-morrow morning. None of General Hunters troops have yet arrived. General Sulli- van is expected to-night with a portion of his division. I presume it is the intention of General Hunter to push his troops east by rail as far as l)racticable and as soon as possible. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. [JULY 6, 1864.For Kelley to Hunter, reporting attack at Sir Johns Run, & c., see Part I, p. 187.] BALTIMORE, MD., July 6, 1864. General KELLEY: The Secretary of War telegraphs to me that General Hunter re- ports from Parkersbnrg. that he is pushing forward rapidly. I have ordered our agents and officers to do all that is possible upon every part of the line to hasten the movement of his force to your immediate aid. I trust that you can maintain yourself securely until his arrival. It is most important that you prevent the de- struction of bridges. Keep open communication so that th& e forces shall be thrown rapidly to the aid of General Sigel at Harpers Ferry. If rapidly connected the best result may be accomplished. J. W. GARRETT, President. CUMBERLAND, July 6, 18644 p. m. J. B. FORD, Esq., Wheeling: Nothing important to-day. The enemy has retreated from my immediate front. We are rapidly repairing the bridge; trains will cross to-morrow morning. General Sullivan is expected to-night with a portion of his division. General Sigel holds Maryland Heights. Enemy in force opposite, with pickets extending to the river-bank. The enemys cavalry on the north side of Potomac near Sharpsburg. Much obliged for telegram. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CUMBERLAND, July 6, 1864. Colonel STEVENSON, New Greek: You will return to Greenland Gap with your command without (lelay ; take with you the company from Oakland. McNeill has been driven from the railroa(l below. He will now eil(leavor to reach it at some point west. Keep the country well sconte(l, and keel) your- self fully advised of all his movements. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General Page 89 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPO~DENOE, ETC.IJNION. 89 CUMBERLAND, July 6, 1864. Colonel Hoy, New Creek: Direct Major Simpson to send one company of his Command on a scout via Knobley road to Sheets Mill, th~nCe to Burlington, and return via Ridgeville; take two days rations. Send with the Com mand a guide that knows the country. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. NEW CREEK, July 6, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: I had scouts out at Burlington and Ridgeville up to dark last night. They left Burlington all quiet there then. I will send out company of Major Simpsons in a few minutes. I had already arranged for the same. J. F. HOY, Colonel. NEW CREEK, July 6, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: Shall the section of artillery and Company F, Second Maryland Cavalry, go with Colonel Stevenson to Greenland Gap? The Clii- cago company of cavalry leaves here in the morning to be mustered out. By order of General Sigel: ~. F. ~Y, Colonel. CUMBERLAND, July 6, 1864. Colonel Hot, New Creek: Yes; the artillery and cavalry will both go with Colonel Steven- SOIL. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CUMBERLAND, July 6, 1864. Colonel by, New Creek: Send Captain Fans company of the Sixth West Virginia to Yonghiogheny bridge. B. ~. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. Ni~w CREEK, July 6, 1864. (Received 5.20 p. in.) Brigadier-General KELLEY: By direction of Gei~eral Sullivan, 1 report the arrival of the Sec- ond Maryland Potomac Home Brigade at New Creek. JOHN H. HUNTLEY, Major, Commanding Page 90 90 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. NEW CREEK, July 6, 1864. (Received 5.20 p. in.) Brigadier-General KELLEY: I have just arrived here with my regiment, 320 men, and await your orders. The men are still in cars. ROBT. S. RODGERS, Colonel Second Mar yiand Eastern Shore. NEW CREEK, July 6,1864. (Received 5.20 P. in.) Brigadier-General KELLEY: By direction of General Sullivan, I report my arrival here with the Fourth Virginia Infantry. J. L. VANCE, Lieutenant- Golonel. NEW CREEK, July {, 1864. General KELLEY: I have seen General Sullivan, and am sending all the troops to Cumberland. I understand they will be sent to Pattersons Creek. J. P. WILLARD. HDQRS. ARMY OF KANAWHA, DEPT. OF W. VIRGINIA, Charleston, JV. Va., July 6, 1864. Col. D. FROST, ~Jonimanding Brigade, Camp Pialt: You will proceed with two regiments of your command by boat to Blennerhassets Island, and from thence march to Parkersburg, XV. Va., reporting upon arrival to Ma.jor-General Hunter. If he is not there you will go into camp and await further orders. See that your troops are provided with four days rations. Three boats are on the way to Camp Piatt now. Reserve the cabin of the Jonas Powell for yourself and staff and Brigadier-General DuffiS and staff. No horses to go on boats. By command of Brigadier-General Crook: JAS. L. BOTSFORD, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUAI7TERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Parlcersburg, W. Va., July 6, 186412 m. Capt. H. A. Du PONT, Commanding Artillery Brigade: CAPTAIN: The general cominan(ling directs that you leave your battery and all the artillery to come forward with the cavalry, and report yourself at these hea(lquarters as soon as may be. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, P. G. BIER, Assi.~tant Adjutant-General Page 91 CHAP. ~ ~O1d~ESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 91 CONFIDENTIAL.] WAR DEPARTMENT, July 6, 18649 a. in. Governor BROUGH, Continenta~ Hotel, Philadelphia: Nothing new from any quarter (luring the night. Sigel appears to l)e holding the Maryland Heights securely, and the enemy have not done much damage to the railroad. Hunter will probably be up to-(lay with part of his forces, which no (loubt will make every- thing secnre; l)lit we shall want more 100-days troops, so as to let Hunter operate elsewhere with Grant. Governor Seymour aim- swers the Presidents call handsomely, an(l Governor Andrew also i)i~omises some, so that we shall not be colnpelle(l again to undergo the shame of having a State Executive disown the national service, and require his troops to be sworn into the State service to repel an invasion. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secrela ry of War. PHILADELPHIA, July 6, 1864. (Received 2 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War. My whole military organization is now in service. I doubt the policy of withdrawing those now under arms in the State. If you do not get what you want, Ohio must make another effort to supply you, but we can only do it tinder a call for 100-days volunteers, an(I that may complicate our response to your call for longer term men. JNO. BROUGH. MONOCACY, July 6, 1864. (Received 4 p. in.) Hon. SECRETARY OF WAR: The following dispatch just received from General Sigel, dated Sandy Hook, July 6: The enemy appears to be moving in strong force toward Frederick; size of numbers not yet ascertained. Principal force, from reports received this a. in., moves by Shepherdstown, Sharpsburg, and Hagerstown. Our cavalry is at Pleas- ant Valley, having just returned from Point of Rocks. From the strength of the enemy in my front, and from all the information, I am almost certain that his forces consist of one ~orps and three divisions of infantry, and 3,000 cavalry. Early, B. T. Johnson, McCausland, Major-General Ransom, and Imboden are in command. My advance is skirmishing three miles north of here, and there is also skirmishing between our forces here and at Harpers Ferry. LEW. WALLACE, Major- Gen er~ U, Comm an(ling. MONOCACY, July 6, 1864. Major-General HALLECK: If I can have the use ~of Clendenin s cavalry, now in this neigh- borhood, I think I can keep open the communication to Harpers Ferry. Can you let it report to me a short time ? LEW. WALLACE, Major-General, Commanding Middle Department Page 92 92 OPEflATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. CHAP. XLIX. BALTIMORE, MD., July (3, 1864. Major-General WALLACE, Monocacy Junction: GENERAL: I have the honor to report that matters are progressing favorably here. The Union Leagues are forming companies, and as fast as the companies are reported I send the captain a copy of the circular herewith inclosed, so as to prepare them for a call. They seem pleased with it. I think they will raise twelve or fifteen full companies. They prefer battalion organizations, of four companies, to select their own field officers, and say there will b~ no great ob- jection to your appointing the field officers, but upon the whole pre- fer to elect their own. I have issued a special order to-night to arrest all officers in this city without authority. Copy of the special order* is inclosed for your information. It is said there are a great many such officers in town. Upon receipt of the order of the Secretary of War this p. m. to relieve Mr. Reid, I was inclined to reply to the Secretary that the report was sent on the 28th June to Colonel Townsend, and ask for a suspension of the order for a few hours until he had read it (the report), but upon carefully studying the order I was convinced that the Secretary intended the release to be made and the report afterward. While I was considering the matter a dispatch was received from the Secretary to a Mr. Warfield, informing him that he had ordered the release of Mr. Reid, so I saw that it was no use to delay the execution of the order, and so directed Colonel Woolley, who at once issued the orders. The current business of the office is about as usual, all finished up to to-night. I am at the office almost constantly, and can keep up I think. The Union League asked per- mission this a. in. to organize a cavalry company. I told them to go ahead and report when they were ready. Then if you approve I will seize horses from the rebels here and mount themthat is, if necessary. The list of persons who own horses has been furnished by the police. The cavalry company prepared by the Union League will be mainly composed by those who have had experience in the cavalry service. I think it a good idea. Captain Leib with his cavalry marched this afternoon. Respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adju taut- General. JULY 6, 1864. Major-General WALLACE, Monocacy Junction, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad: There are over 300 skulkers from General Sigels army at Annap- olis. They are without arms. Can you send them on or shall they be armed and sent to you for service? SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- Gen erat. * Omitted Page 93 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 93 MONOCACY, July 6, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General: Dispat~li received. Direct Colonel Root to (iraw arms and equip the stragglers from Sigels department and use them as guards at Aniiapolis. As many of his command as are there relieved from duty will be forwarded to this place. By order of Major-General Wallace: MAX. WOODHULL, Captain and Acting Assistant A (Ijatant- General. MONOCACY, July 6, 1864. Lient. Col. S. B. LAWRENCE: Send Colonel Woolleys first report in the Reid case to Secretary Stanton. All very quiet here. If there is a big force of rebels in the Valley it has not developed itself. LEW. WALLACE, 3iajo r- General, Commanding. MONOCACY, July 6, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel LAWRENCE: The general commanding directs that the four companies ordered from the Eastern Shore, upon their arrival in Baltimore, may be sent forward to this place by rail. Telegraph Root to send to the Monocacy all the troops he can spare from his command, with 100 rounds per iiiaii. MAX. WOODHULL, Acting Assistant Adjatant- General. JuLY 6, 1864?.35 p. m. Major-General WALLACE, Alionocacy Junction, Baltimore - and Ohio Railroad: The troops from Annapolis will soon be on the road. Those from the Eastern Shore not yet arrived. A dispatch from the Secretary of War, ordering the immediate release of Mr. Andrew Reid, was obeyed. He called also for a report as to why he was imprisoned. I replied calling attention to letter of June 28 to Colonel Townsend. Have you anything you wish me to communicate to General Hal- lock? SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., 8TH ARMY CORPS, No. 170. Baltimore, July 6, 1864. 1. Capt. E. H. Leib, Fifth U. S. Cavalry, is hereby ordered to proceed, with the cavalry assigned to his command by paragraph 2, Special Orders, No~ 169, current series, to Monocacy Junction, Balti- more and Ohio Railroad, and report to Brig. Gen. E. B. Tyler. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 94 94 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. flAX. JULY 6, 1864. Major-General WALLACE, lllionocacy Junction, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad: Captain Leib with his cavalry are On the road. Nothing to re- port. No orders received. SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant A~jntant- General. JULY 6, 18645.30 p. m. Col. A. R. ROOT, Commanding Officer, Annapolis, Md.: Send the six companies of militia to Monocacy Junction at once, with three days rations and 100 rounds ammunition per man, to re- port to General E. B. Tyler. Arm the 300 skulkers and make them (10 guard (luty for the present. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company have been notified to have a traiii ready for the six com- panies at once. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Major-General COUCH, July 6, 18649 a. m. Harrisburg: Your arrangement with Governor Curtin for altering the muster- ing into the service of the United States by substituting the service of the State, if you and he deem it expedient, is not approved. There is no authority of law for paying troops not mustered into the United States service. This Department cannot consent that the. national service may be disowned by mustering into the service of a State troops paid out of the national Treasury. You will inform His Excellency Governor Curtin that his proposed condition that the Governor and General Couch may alter the clause for muster- ing in by substituting the service of tim State is not approved by this Department. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. HARRISBURG, July 6, 186411.50 a. m. (Received 1.50 I. in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Your dispatch of 10 a. ni. received. Have notified Governor Cur- tin. All quiet at Hagerstown. Inibodens men stealing a few horses in vicinity of that place and Sharpsburg. D. N. COUCH, Major- General Page 95 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 95 WAR DEPARTMENT, July 6, 18643.10 p. m. Major-General COUCH, Harrisburg: A telegram from General Sigel, just veceived, states that the enemy, to the number of 20,000 or 30,000, have been crossing at Antietam Ford and Slmepherdstown for forty hours. Your telegram received at the same time makes no mention of any enemy, except Imbodens men stealing a few horses. We have nothing to con~ firm General Sigels report. Have you any information from An- tietam Ford or Shepherdstown? Answer immediately what meas- ures you have takemi to obtain accurate information of the enemys movements, and the facts so far a~ you have learned. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. HARRISBURG, PA., July 6, 1864. (Received 2 p. in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of iYar: Do you approve of the 1)ian forwarded yesterday to raise troops for State defemise, if musterim~ into United States service is substituted for State service and Maryland? If so, will you give orders to inns- tering officers accordingly? D. N. COUCH, Major- Geucral. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 6, 18644.50 p. m. Major-General COUCH, Harrisburg: The arrangement submitted by you and Governor Curtin is ap- l)rove(I if the trool)s are mustere(l intb service of time United States for 100 days, to be reck9ned as in other States, from the time when time regiment, at not less than minimum strength, is mustered in, and the troops to serve in the District of Columbia ammd the vicimiity as well as in Maryland aimd Pennsylvania. I suppose you and tIme Governor contemplated service if requii?bd in the works around Wash- ington and Alexandria, amid time Department would not desire to send them farther south. Gemmeral Gramit thinks Ewells corps desigmis operatimig in the North. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. HARRISBURG, PA., July 6, 1864. (Received 5.35 p. in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Our cavalry, 125 men, were driven out of Hagerstown at 1 p. m. Rebel force about 300. I have requested all discharged troops i Page 96 96 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. Ciimberland Valley to assemble at Cliambersburg, where I will arm and feed them, awaiting Governor Curtins orders. I think the call for 12,000 men will be filled by old troops. D. N. COUCH, iii~jor- General. CHAMBERSBURG, PA. July 6, 18649 p in. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, (Received 10.30 p. in.) Secretary of War: I have no information from Shepherdstown or Sharpsburg. Scouts report 1,000 cavalry at Middleburg. My advance, now at Green- castle, reports 500 a that l)lace. Of a line of scouts engaged not one has come in with information. I should think that General Sigels scouts could readily observe from the moniitanis running north from Maryland Heights what is done at Antielam Ford. D. N. COUCH, ii((jor- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRs. DEPT. OF THE SUSQUEIT1ANNA, No. 154. (J/iambersburq, Pa., July 6, 1864. * * * * * * 2. Martiat law is hereby declared in Chambersburg, Pa. 3. In consequence of the approach of the enemy, it becomes the duty of the commanding general to call upoii the citizens of Chain- bersburg able to carry arms to assemble at once in the Diamond for the purpose of organizing companies for its (lefeilse. After the issue of this order, no citizen will be permitted to go beyond the limits of the town without a pass from the provost-marshal of the same. Arms will be furnished by Maj. C. H. Meneely, aide-de- camp. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Couch: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant- Ge~teral. CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE SUSQUEHANNA. Gharnbersburg, Pa., Jnly 6, 1864. CITIZENS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY: Iii obedience to the proclamation of the Governor of Penusylva- iiia, dated Harrisburg, July 5, 1864, calling for 12,000 militia vol- unteer infantry to serve for 100 days, unless sooner discharged, the commanding general requests that all old soldiers and others re- sponding to the above call will assemble at Chambersburg at once to be organized by the Government. Arms, subsistence, and cloth- ing will be furnished by the military authorities. Information has been received to the effect that the Peimusylvania Reserves through- out the State are turning out en masse. By command of Major-General Couch: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 97 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 97 HARRISBURG, PA., July 6, 1864. Hon. E. M. STANTON, (Received 4 p. in.) Secreta ry of War. I beg leave to call your attention to the dispatch of General Conch this morning. I notice that troops mustered into the service of the State the United States could not pay them. To be called and or- ganized as suggested by the general, will, I hope, produce aii effect- ive force. To call militia generally, although we might get a large force, it would require time to organize all(l prepare for service. If mustered for 100 days we could use the officers of returned regi- ments, and would get most of the privates. I wish to make the additional call this afternoon. An organized force of 10,000 men in this department, and 12,000 at Washington, will give substantial aid to the Government. A. G. CURTIN, Governor. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 6, 18644.20 p. m. Governor CURTIN: Your telegram just received. I have informed General Couch that your arrangement is satisfactory with the exception that the troops should be mustered into the service of the United States and not of the State; the term not to exceed 100 days from the date of mustering in the regiment, and the troops not to be required to serve elsewhere than in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and the District of Co- lumbia and its vicinity. I suppose they would serve as readily around Washington and Alexandria as anywhere, and it is not de- sired to send troops for a short term south. General Grant now thinks the enemy has a large force moving north. The number you mention, with what can come from New York and Massachusetts, if forwarded soon, may be of very important service. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War.. HARRISBURG, PA., July 6, 1864. Hon. E. M. STANTON, (Received 9 i~. in.) Secretary of War: Your dispatch received. I will call for 12,000 additional volun- teei~s for 100 days, under t~rms stated, and will (10 all in my po~ver to fill the requisition. Please order arms, equipments, clothing, & c., for additional troops. A. G. CURTIN, Governor. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 6, 18645 p. m. Governor SEYMOUR, Albany: A. telegram from General Grant, just received, states his belief is now that the enemy have moved a large force to operate in the 7 R RVOL xxxvII. PT I Page 98 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. North. General Sigel reports that between 20,000 and 30,000 have Crossed the Potomac at Antietam Ford and Shepherdstown. No further intelligence has been received. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. WASHINGTON, July 6, 186410 p. m. Major-General DIX, New York: The Veteran Reserve regiment in New York City will be sent here without waiting to be relieved by a militia regiment H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. CITY POINT, VA., July 7, 1864. (Received 9 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Staff: The number of dismounted cavalry sent from here reaches nearly 3,000 men; the whole force sent about 9,000. Will it not answer your purposes to retain the artillery you were preparing to send here to distribute among the 100-days men, instead of sending back a regiment of heavy artillery ? It breaks up a brigade to send one of these large regiments now. The dismounted cavalry took with them such arms and accouterments as they had, but they were not completely armed. Wont Couch do well to command until Hunter reaches? All of General Sigels operations from the beginning of the war have been so unsuccessful that I think it advisable to relieve him from all duty; at least until present troubles are over. I (10 not feel certain at any time that he will not, after abandoning stores, artillery, and trains, make a successful retreat to some safe l)lace. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. WASHINGTON, July 7, 186410 p. in. (Received 8th.) Lieutenant-General GRANT: The arti!lery proposed to send to you has been sent to Harpers Ferry; moreover they weie not (Irilled as heavy artillery. One regiment of the latter is almost indispensable to mix in with militia who can scarcely fire a gun. Sigel has been removed from Harpers Ferry and Howe sent to take his place till Hunter arrives. Nothing heard froni the latter to-day. Of Couch, Ord, and Gill- more, I think the latter the best and have sent for him to-night. Early amid Breckinridge are unquestionably in this raid, which is probably larger than we first supposed. Their special object is not yet developed. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff Page 99 CRAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 99 WASHINGTON, July 7, 186412.40 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT: General Orders, 214, of June 21, adds that portion between the Patuxent, the Chesapeake, and Potomac, including Point Lookout, to Department of Washington. Previous to your special order of July 5, Secretary of War had assigned General Barnes to command at Point Lookout. He has now ordered General Hinks to report for teIu~)orary duty here. Please acknowledge receipt. E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. GRANTS HEADQUARTERS, J?Ily 7, 1864. (Received 9.30 a. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: The First Maryland Cavalry is l)art of Bradley Johnsons com- manda sort of independent organization that last winter gnar(led Lees rear, and were statioiied at Hanover Junction. The last that was heard of this command, it was called the Maryland Line. It left Cold Harbor with Breckinridges division to meet Hunters in- vasion about the 7th or 8th of June. GEO. G. MEADE, ]llajo r- General, Gomman(ling. HEADQUARTERS OF THE AR~IY, Washington, D. C., July 7, 1864. General MEIGS, Quartermaster- General: Some 3,000 cavalry have been directed to rendezvous at mouth of the Monocacy. They will be sent forward as fast as they arrive from Army of the Potomac. You will arrange to supply theln with forage. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, D. 0., July 7, 1864. Colonel EKIN, Cacalr~i Bureau: All dismounted cavalry from Army of the Potomac are ordered to cavalry camp. Mount them as far as you can provide horses, and send quartermasters to General Wallace, with funds to pay for horses to be impressed and sent to the mouth of the Monocacy for remounts; also forges, & c., for shoeing some 3,000 or 4,000. Only loyal owners are to be paid, and not to exceed contract prices. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff Page 100 100 OPERATIQNS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. ICHAP. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, July 7, 1864. COMMISSARY-GENERAL: Some 8,000 or 10,000 men have beeii ordered to rendezvous at mouth of Monocacy, as fast as they arrive from Army of the Poto- mac. A part will go by railroad and a part by canal. See that they are properly supplied with provisions. H. W. HALLECK, ]IIaJar-General and Chief of Staff. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 7, 1864. (Received 7.40 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: At 3.40 I telegraphed General Wallace, viz: A large force of veterans has arrived by water, and will be sent immediately. Our arrangements are made to forward them with greatest possible dispatch. As General Sigels force remains on Maryland Heights, you are doubtless aware of the great importance of preserving Monocacy bridge. If it be damaged or destroyed great delay will result in getting forward re-enforcements to General Sigel. I trust you will be able to maintain your position, and protect fully this most important structure. And at 4.5~ received the following reply: My troops are engaging the enemy to the west and in the skirts of Frederick. Warm cannonading going on. I will hold the bridge at all hazards. Send on the troops as rapidly as possible. LEW. WALLACE, Major-General. Transportation has been sent to Locust Point, and I have detailed our most effective officers to hasten the disembarkation of troops, and to urge their loading an(l for warding with the greatest practica- ble dispatch. J. W. GARRETT. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July ~. 18647.1,5 p. in. (Received 8.20 J). ni.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: I regret to state that no troops are yet disembarked. Unfortu- nately orders were given by the commanding general (Ricketts) that none should be landed until he arrived. He has not yet arrived, but Colonel Thomas has just effected arrangement with the senior officer on transports here, and the vessels are hauling in. I am urging all partied in conti oh here to act vigorously. We have now transportation waiting at Locust Point for 4,000 men, and will doubtless have cars as rapidly as the remainder arrive. General Wallace telegraphs at 6.30 ~ m. 1 think my troops are retiring from Frederick. If so. they have been directed to fall back upon the Baltimore pike to the crossing of the Monocacy, and to hold the crossing at all hazards. A telegram has just been received, stating the forces at Frederick are out of ammunition. I have notified Colonel Lawrence that w Page 101 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.ITNTON. 101 have prepared a fast passenger engine, and now await the delivery of the ammunition at Camden Station, urging the vital importance of instant action on his part. Our agent at Monocacy states some (liffidulty exists on account of the (lelicacy of Generals Wallace and Tyler in commanding the troops in action west of the Monocacy, in view of their departmental limits. Can you not issue such order as will relieve this difficulty? A proper commanding officer is said to b~ badly required at Frederick. Would not a dispatch from your Department to the officer in command insure more rapi(l (lisen7lbarka- tion? I have or(lered 120 extra telegraph repairers and roadmen on (1 uty during the night between Baltimore aimd Monocacy Junction, so as to insure, if possible, the safety of time road, the switches, an(I tile telegraph lines. J. W. GARRETT. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 7, 1864. (Received 8.30 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War, and Major-General HALLECK: Our agent at Locust Point has just returned from boarding the steamships, and in reply to his urgent request to disembark the troops, the trains being in waiting for them, the officer in com- mand stated that no orders had yet been received, and they would not land until orders came. The arrangement of Colonel Thomas has therefore failed. The night may be lost, unless an order that will be respected is issued at once. Please instruct them. J. W. GARRETT. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 7, 18649 p. m. JOHN W. GARRETT, Esq., Baltimore: Orders have issued for disembarking and forwarding the troops without waiting for General Ricketts. General Wallace has been directed to operate without reference to departmental lines. EDW fN M. ST ANTON, Secretary of War. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 7, 1864. (Received 9.30 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of JVar: General Wallace telegraphs at 8.53 that after a battle of foi hours the enemy Imas been finally repulsed from Frederick; losses not yet reported. - J. W. GARRETT Page 102 l0~ OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CEAP. XLIX. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 7, 1864. (Received 11.30 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON Secretary of War.~ Our latest telegram from Parkersburg is of 7.40 last p. in., re- ceived this morning. It states that the 2,300 men first arrived were promptly forwarded, and that bnt 700 more, which were then landing, had arrived; these would be promptly forwarded. Gen- eral Hunter was at Parkersburg yesterday. The arrivals at Par- kersburg are very slow, in consequence, it is stated, of the river being so low that the boats have great difficulty in getting up. Our arrangements were perfect several days ago for large move- ments, and our recent advices lead us to expect that the troops can probably be brought as far as Back Creek by the restoration of the damaged bridges. A portion of the troops passed through Cumberland to-day, and we hope by morning to hear of their arrival in the vicinity of Hancock. I directed a reconnaissance of the road by railway men to be made as far east as practicable, from which I hope to hear during the night. J. W. GARRETT. CAMDEN STATION, BALTIMORE, July 7, 1864. Major-General AUGUR: Your response to my telegram of 10 p. m. received. Am glad to say I have no specific knowledge of the existence of any hostile force threatening the bridges between Washington and Annapolis Junction on our road, but my reasons for suggesting an increase of the guard are found in the facts that the Government itself is aware Qf the general fact that a large force is about demonstrat- ing towar(l Maryland, and the guard in question isnow apparently too small to resist anything more than a very slight attack. We hope no danger, but felt it our duty to venture the suggestion in my first dispatch. W. P. SMITH. ANNAPOLIS, MD., July 7, 1864. (Received 4 p. in.) Major-General AUGUR: GENERAL: I received the following (lispatch, olated Camden Sta- tion, July 6, 10.40 p. 1., this day at 11.30 a. in.: We have good cause, we think, for suggesting that you will require your men at bridges at Laurel and Savage to exercise particular vigilance to-night and to-inor. row night. W. P. SMITH, Master of Transportation. Immediately upon receipt of this dispatch I re-enforced the pick- ets at Savage, consisting of one corporal and four men, with one sergeant and sixteen men, and hold, with the balance of my com- pany, the Laurel bridge. .1 am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, HENRY -E. RAINALS, Capt., Corndq. Detach. 18th ReqI. Veteran Reserve Corps Page 103 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 103 CAMDEN STATION, July 7, 1864. (Received 8.40 p. in.) Major-General AUGUR: I presume no apology is necessary for my repeating to you the sub- stance of my first warning of last night about the inadequacy of the guard upon the important bridges of our railroad between Annapolis Junction and Washington, which I understand has not been to-day increased. I have now to inform you that the enemy is actually within forty miles of these points in force, and to suggest that the force at any of those points is too slender to resist any earnest cavalry attack. W. P. SMITH, Master of Transportation. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 7, 1864. General DE Russ~, Gommanding at Arlington: Quite a large force of rebel cavalry are reported in the vicinity of Dranesville with artillery. Send an officer at once to Fort Ethan Allen to notify theni and to see that all is right there. Let him look to the bridge (Chain) also, at both ends of it. Have the cavalry there ready for instant service. C. C. AUGUR, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. ARLINGTON, July 7, 186410.40 p. m. (Received 10.20 .a. m. 8th.) Major-General AUGUR, Commanding Department of Washington: Your telegram this moment received. An officer is dispatched to order the bridge taken up at Chain Bridge, and to prepare the com- mand in case of attack. G. A. DE RUSSY, Brigadier- Genesral of Volunteers. Line to Arlington was out of order after telegram to General De Russy was sent last night. OPERATOR. ALEXANDRIA, July 7, 1864. (Received 9.05 p. in.) Colonel TAYLOR, Chief of Staff: COLONEL: The patrols report a large force of the enemy near Dranesville with two pieces of artillery, under command of Mosby and Major Gilmor. They also report about 150 of Colonel Lowells command captured near Aldie. H. H. WELLS, Lieutenant- Colonel and Provost-Marshal- General, Defenses South of the Potomac Page 104 104 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HDQRS. HASKINS DIVISION, 22D ARMY CORPS, DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, Washington, D. (J., July 7, 1864. Col. WILLIAM H. HAYWARD, ~mmanding First Brigade: Please inspect your xvhole line daily, and particularly Forts Ste- vens, Slocum, and Thayer to-morrow morning. No officer or men will leave or pass from their post until further orders. See that your brigade are drilled four hours per day at artillery. All must attend and drill two hours before guard mounting, and work at cut- ting brush after drills are ovei~. Yours, respectfully, J. A. HASKIN, Lieutenant- Colonel and Aide-de-C~amp, Commanding. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 7, 1864. Major FLOOD, Eighteenth Veteran Reserve Corps: MAJOR: The major-general commanding (lirects that you proce& d xvith four companies of your regiment to Laurel Station, on Balti- more and Washington Railroad, and assume command of the entire force (which will be six companies) now on the railroad between Annapolis Junction and this city. You will make the best arrange- ment practicable of your command for the protection of the road, guarding especially the important points, bridges, and culverts. Your reports will be made direct to these headquarters. I am, major, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 230. Washington, Jnly 7, 1864. Brig. Gen. A. P. Howe is assigned to the command of the Military District of Harpers Ferry from the Monocacy to Hancock, subject to the orders of M~ajor.General Hunter. Major-Generals Sigel and Stahel are relieved from duty, in the District of Harpers Ferry, and will report in person at Cumberland, Md., to Major-General Hunter for orders. By order of the President of the United States: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. ORDERS.] HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Parlcersburg, W. Va., July 7, 1864. On arriving at this place Generals Averell and Duffi~ will embark their commands immediately on the railroad, and will report to the commanding general at Cumberland. By command of Major-General Hunter: [P. G. BIER,] Assistant Adjn ta nt- General Page 105 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNION. 105 SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF WEST VIRGINIA, No. 122. Parkersbuiq, W. Va., July 7, 1864. * * * A * * * 6. The First New York (Lincoln) Cavalry is detached from the command of Brigadier-General Duffi~. Maj. T. Quinn, command- ing said regiment, upon their arrival at this point, will make the necessary arrangements for procuring forage, and proceed without delay to Cumberland, Md., and report to Brig. Gen. B. F. Kelley, commaiiding at that post. The quartermaster will furnish the nec- essary transportation at the earliest possible moment. By order of Major-General Hunter: [P. G. BIER,] A8sistant Adju taut- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Parlcersburg, W. Va., July 7, 1864. Colonel RICHARDSON, Commanding Fifteenth New York Cavalry: COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you leave the artillery under the guard of a company of infantry that have been ordered to meet it and hurry forward to-night to this place. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, [P. G. BIER,] Assistant Adjutant-General. [JULY 7, 1864.For Sigel to Adjutant-General (two dispatches), reporting opCrations at Maryland Heights, & c., see Part I, pp. 178, 179.] CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS RESERVE DIVISION, July 7, 186411 a. m. I. The brigade of Colonel Haines will be immediately concen- trated behind Battery Weber. II. Colonel Young and Colonel Maulsby will occupy with their troops tlie rifle-pits, with proper reserves. III. The number of men in the rifle-pits will be reduced one-third. IV. Colonel Maulsby and Colonel Young will organize of their entire commands, respectively, three companies, to be composed of the best and most reliable men, to act as sharpshooters and skirmish- ers. These companies must be well officered, each company with two officers, and at least six non-commissioned officers; each com- pany of sixty men. By order of Major-General Sigel: T. A. MEYSENBURG, Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. ARMY OF KANAWHA, DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, No. 6. ) Charleston, W. Va., July 7, 1864. Owing to the fact that the citizens between Meadow Bluff and this place were necessarily stripped of all subsistence by our troop Page 106 106 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. in passing on their late march, and are now in a destitute condition, the commissaries of this command may issue subsistence to all such persons. By command of Brig. Gen. George Crook: J. L. BOTSFORD, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. 2D CAy. Div., DEPT. OF W. VA., No. 15. Charleston, July 7, 1864. Colonel Moore, Eighth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, will proceed to Beverly, for the purpose of assembling his regiment at that place. He will reorganize and refit it for actiVe operations in the field with the least possible delay. The quartermasters department will fur- nish the necessary transportation. By command of Brig. Gen. W. W. Averell: WILL RUMSEY, Assistant Adjutant- General. PARKERSBURG, July 7, 1864. (Received 8.37 a. in.) General KELLEY: Order Batteries E and F, First West Virginia Light Artillery, to hold themselves in readiness for active service. Direct the quarter- termasters at their respective stations to turn over to them from the trains the necessary animals to make them efficient. Advise me forthwith whether there be any circumstances which will pre- vent all or any of these batteries from taking the field, and also as to their supply of ammunition on hand, and the kind of projectiles which they use. I will supply their places on the railroad with other batteries. D. HUNTER, Major- General. CUMBERLAND, July 7, 1864. Major-General HUNTER, Parkersburg: - Battery E is here and in readiness. Battery F is at Clarksburg. have ordered Colonel Wilkinson to put it in readiness to move, and to report its condition to you at once. I am supplying the wants of General Sullivans command as fast as possible. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CUMBERLAND, July 7, 1864. Major-General HUNTER, Parkersburg: Please push the First New York [Lincoln] Cavalry on as fast as possible. They are thoroughly acquainted in Berkeley, Jefferson, and Frederick, and can be of great importance in ascertaining the position and movements of the enemy. Nothing new this a. m. I have no cavalry to send to the front. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General Page 107 CEJAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 107 BALTIMORE, July 7, 1864. General B. F. KELLEY: Veteran troops are now arriving at Baltimore, and being rapidly sent forward to the support of General Sigel. We are advised that the Back Creek bridge is yet but little damaged; that but a small rebel force has appeared near that point. Have you been able to forward cavalry to protect the line from Back CreQk west? I hope you have succeeded in accomplishing this most important result. J. W. GARRETT, President. NEW CREEK, July 7, 1864. (Received 7.20 p. in.) Brigadier-General KELLEY: The scout you ordered to Sheets Mill has returned. Discovered nothing. I send out another to-night to Burlington and vicinity. J. F. HOY, Lieutenant- Colonel. HEADQUARTERS, Cumberland, July 7, 1864. Col. I. STOUGH, One hundred and fifty-third Ohio National Guard: Your messenger arrived safe, though it appears he encountered a bushwhacker on the Maryland side not far from a point opposite Little Cacapon. The general commanding directs me to say that he is exceedingly pleased with the conduct of. yourself and command along the line, and that you will still continue to be vigilant and watchful, keeping your scouts active and well out to the front. Also that he concurs with you in regard to the conduct of Captain Petrie and the men manning the iron-dads. Cars (troop trains) will go to South Branch this evening. General Sigel was still holding Mary- land Heights at last advices. I am, very respectfully, C. A. FREEMAN, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. CUMBERLAND, July 7, 1864. Colonel WILKINSON: Clarksburg: Direct Major Hunter to keep his scouts active and well out to the front. Use any troops that are at Beverly. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. CLARKSBURG, July 7,A864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: Scouts just arrived at Beverly from Valley Mountain report a small force of rebels at Little Level, who may probably come down through Webster County. N. WILKINSON, Colonel Page 108 108 OPERATiONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MI)., ANI) PA. [CHAP. XLIX. CLARKSBURG, July 7, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: The rebel force at Little Level is Hunters [?] and Marshalls companies of Jacksons command, less than 150 of them. N. WiLKINSON, Colon ci. WAR DEPARTMENT, Major-General WALLACE, July 7, 18(;41o P. m. Alonocacy: In the operations now in progress you will not restrict yourself to any (lepartmental lines, but (10 what is proper to l)e done, with the means at your control, without reference to departmental lines, keep- Pig yourself in communication with General Couch. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. WASHINGTON, July 7, 18649.40 p. m. Major-General WALLACE, Near the iIIonoci~wy: Ilnl)ress all horses fit for the cavalry service in Maryland and bor- (ler counties of Pennsylvania, liable to fall into the enemys hands, paying loyal owners appraised value, not to exceed contract prices, and send them to the mouth of the Monocacy to remount dismounted cavalry, which will be sent to that point with equipments. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General audi Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, ~1fonocacy, Md., July 7, 1864. (Received 11 p. ni.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: The enemy attacked a portion of my forces in the vicinity of Fred- erick City this afternoon, with infantry, artillery, and cavalry, and, after a severe fight, concluding at dark, they were handsomely re- pulsed. Will send particulars to-morrow. LEW. WALLACE, Major- General, Commanding. MONOCACY, MD.; July 7, 1864. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, (Received 12.50 p. in.) Chief of Staff. Illinois cavalry, under Lieutenant-Colonel Clendenin, started at daybreak, with a section of artillery, to make a reconnaissance to- ward Middletown about five miles beyond Frederick, and met the enemy in superior forceinfantry, cavalry, and artilleryaiid were driven back, after a short fight. Clendenin is now retreating. En Page 109 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.---UNION. 109 eniy advancing on Frederick. The stores and everything but a Cew sick have been removed from that place. A train is now going down to briiig away the latter. Will endeavor to hold this place until the force of the enemy is fully developed. LEW. WALLACE, Major- Geireral, Commanding. JULY 7, 1864. Major-General WALLACE: GENERAL: I have the honor to report that a letter was received yesterday from General Barnard, chief engineer General Grants staff, requesting the release of Mr. Ramsay Mdllenry, who is a near relati ye of his wife. I am informed that other parties are vigorously at work at Washington, and I expect the result will be as in the Reid case. I sent you a telegram this a. m. asking if he should be released in anticipation of an order to do so. I have written to Colonel Hardie in reply to the Secretarys order to release Reid. The order was executed last night. All your orders as to the movement of troops have been executed. Colonel Root sent the six companies with only twenty-five rounds ammunition. I sent a full supply to General Tyler, at the Monocacy, this a. in. I send all the private mail received to date. Nothing new at the office. We are getting a large number of stragglers from General Sigels army. Are collecting them at Camp Distribution, and getting them ready to forward as soon as w.e know the road is open. The order about arrest of officers works well. Colonel Woolley rep& rts his office full of them this a. in. Some here without any authority. All such will be sent to Camp Distribution to await opportunity to be re- turned to their regiments. Please excuse the hurried maimer in which this is written. Respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General. MONOCACY, July 7,1864. Lieutenant-Colonel bAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- G nera 1: A battle now taking place at Frederick, with fair chance to whip the enemy. I shall hold this bridge. Hurry up the veterans just arrived with all dispatch. Let them all come at once if possible. Itiform Mr. Garrett of my puxpose as to the bridge. LEW. WALLACE, Major Ge tie rat, Corn rnanding. JULY 7, 18644.40 p. m. Major-General WALLACE, 2hionocacy Junction, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad: Youi~ dispatch just received. I dont know what you mean by the veterans just arrived. All the troops you have asked for left early this a. in. I will collect all I can and send to you. SAML. B. LAWRENCE. Assistant Adjutant General Page 110 110 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. MONOCACY, July 7, 1864. (Received 6.50 p. in.) Lieutenant-Colonel LAWRENCE: I think my troops are retiring from Frederick. If so, they have been directed to fall back upon the Baltimore pike to the crossing of the Monocacy, and td hold the crossing at all hazards. LEW. WALLACE Major- General, Commanding. JULY 7, 1864. Major-General WALLACE, Monocacy Junction, Baltimore and OhiQ Railroad: I am pushing forward the veterans with all possible dispatch, also the ammunition; will send a supply for all arms. SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. MONOCACY, July 7, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel LAWRENCE: Think I have had the best little battle of the war. Our men did not retreat, but held their own. The enemy were repulsed three times. The force engaged on our side were Third Maryland Poto- mac Home Brigade, 250 men; Eighth Illinois Cavalry, Lieutenant- Colonel Clendenin commanding; three guns Alexanders battery, under his command, and several detachments, including the 100- days men, Captain Leib commanding. The fight began at 4 p. in. and closed at 8 oclock, Colonel Gilpin, of the Third Maryland Potomac Home Brigade, in direct command. From best informa- tion the rebels were commaiided by Bradley Johnson. Losses un- known. This is not official. LEW. WALLACE. HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, Md., July 7, 18649.20 p. m. Major-General WALLACE, Monocacy Junction, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad: Your dispatch received; very cheering. Shall I furnish the jour- nals with any portion of your report? There are all sorts of rumors which will read worse than the truth. Do you communicate direct with General Halleck, or wish me to transmit your dispatches? I have not sent any to him yet. SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 7, 186410.30 p. m. Brigadier-General RICKETTS, Baltimore: As fast as your division arrives it will move by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Point of Rocks, or mouth of Monocacy, with fiv Page 111 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 111 days supplies. A depot will be immediately established at the lat- ter place. Until further orders, you will operate there as occasion may require. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 7, 18649.42 p. m. COMMANDING OFFICER AND CHIEF QUARTERMASTER, Baltimore: General Ricketts division, as fast as it arrives, will be landed and sent with live days provisions to mouth of Monocacy or Point of Rocks. All dismounted cavalry arriving from Army of the Poto- mac will be sent by railroad to cavalry camp, Washington. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Stqff. BALTIMORE, MD., July 7, 1864. (Received 10.20 p. in.) Major-General II. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: Your dispatch received. General Ricketts division commenced arriving at 6.30 p. m. Orders were issued at once to proceed to the Monocacy without delay. The quartermaster has been furnished with a copy of your dispatch. SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Lieutenant- Colonel aud Assistant Adjutant- General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 7, 1864. Brigadier-General RICKETTS: GENERAL: I have the honor~ to inform you that a dispatch from Major-General Halleck, Chief of Staff, has been received at these headquarters directing that upon the arrival of the troops of your command they should be forwarded at once to the mouth of the Monocacy, or Point of Rocks, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Orders have been issued to Colonels Truex and Smith to proceed at once. No other brigades have yet been reported as having arrived. Sub- sequent dispatches from the honorable Secretary of War direct that your command move forward without delay. General Hallecks dispatch ordered that five days rations should be taken. As it was not practicable under the circumstances to forward the troops at once and at the same time issue the rations, orders were given to the chief commissary to send sufficient supplies to the Monocacy by special train. It was reported also that your command was deficient in ammunition, therefore a sufficient supply was ordered to be got ready at once, and will be sent in a sp ecial t rain at 4 a. mu. to report to Major-General \Vallace at Monocacy Junction, so that tlmere will be enough to issue to your troops upon arrival there. Respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 112 112 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MI)., AND PA. tCHAP. XLIX. CAMDEN STATION, July 7, 1864. Col. SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General: The Secretary of War telegraphs me that orders have been issued for embarking and forwarding the troops without waiting for Gen- eral Ricketts. I trust this order has been promptly delivered, and hope no further delay will occur. Mr. Smith goes at once to Locust Point to communicate with the commanding officer, with a copy of the Secretary of Wars telegram. J. W. GARRETT, President. JULY ~, 18647.15 p. m. Col. SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General, Headquarters. I am just advised that the forces at Frederick are out of ammuni- tion, and that you have been telegraphed to forward it. I have ordered a fast passenger engine, which will be ready in twenty minutes at Camden Station. You doubtless appreciate the vital necessity of instant action. How soon will you have it here ? Pray do all that is possible to get it here at once. J. W. GARRETT, President. BALTIMORE, MD., July 7, 1864. Mr. GARRETT: The orders to disembark and proceed at once to the Monocacy were given from these headquarters immediately upon notification that the tr,oops had arrived. I inclose a copy of the first ordei.* given, which was at 6.30 p. in. I do not allow a moment to elapse before I take action, and I have not left my desk since General Wal- lace left here. I cannot account for the delay in the (hiselnbarka- tion. Colonel Woolley went at once with the orders; lie has not yet reported. A delay occurred in the getting off the ammunition from Fort McHenry, owing to the distance to send for it, and the fact that the quartermaster who has charge of that branch not being at his office and no one there to attend to it. I have already sent some ammunition. I trust that the balance is now on the road. I assure you that I am taking every step to issue the or(lers received with the utmost dispatch. No delay has oc- curred (luring the past two days that I know of. This matter of the new troops this evening I cannot account for, unless the officer in command refuses to move his troops until arrival of General Rick- etts. If lie does so it will l)e a direct disobedience of orders. I beg you will not permit the honorable Secretary of War to think that there is any fault at these headquarters. Respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant A dpi to at- General. See paragraph III, Special Orders, No. 171, Middle Department, p. 115 Page 113 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNION. 1113 HDQRS. THIRD SEPARATE BRIG., EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 7, 1864. Lient. Col. S. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General, Eighth Army Corps. COLONEL: In reply to your communication of this date I have the honor to report that I have the following companies in this city that could be sent by rail at once to the Monocacy: Battery H, Third Pennsylvania Artillery, stationed at Frisbys Woods 104 Company C, First Eastern Shore Maryland Infantry, stationed at Fort No. 6 .. 58 Company H, First Eastern Shore Maryland Infantry, stationed at Fort No. 2.. 15 Company A, One hundred and forty-ninth Ohio National Guard, stationed at Fort No. 1 (important) 88 Company F, One hundred and forty-ninth Ohio National Guard, stationed at MeKims Hospital 73 Company H, One hundred and forty-ninth Ohio National Guard, stationed at Camden and President street stations 67 Company A, One hundred and fifty-ninth Ohio National Guard, stationed at Camp Carroll 77 Company D, One hundred and fifty-ninth Ohio Nationni Guard, stationed near Camp Bradford hundred and 77 Company E, One fifty-ninth Ohio National Guard. stationed at Camp Bradford, under Colonel Jeifries 78 Company G, One hundred and fifty-ninth Ohio National Guard, stationed at Camp Bradford, under Colonel Jeifries 76 Company H, One hundred and fifty-ninth Ohio National Guard, stationed at Patterson Park Hospital 72 Company I, One hundred and fifty:ninth Ohio National Guard, doing guard duty at provost-marshals office 83 Totai *868 Companies D and G of the First Eastern Shore Maryland Volun- teer Infantry, stationed at Lafayette Barracks, report to the Adju- tant-General of the Army. Very respectfully, JOHN R. KENLY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. BALTIMORE, MD., July 7, 1864. Captain GILMAN, Commissary of Subsistence: CAPTAIN: Are you aware that a division of troops from the Army of the Potomac are here and arriving to-night and are to proceed to the Monocacy? I have no instructions about the l)1obable wants of said command as to subsistence. I presume you have received in- strtictions, but thought best to inform you and ask a reply, inas- much as they are being sent forward as fast as they arrive. All of the troops thus far sent to the Monocacy have taken three days rations. I am not aware that there are any other stores at that point. Respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant A~jatant- General. * Incorrectly added. The proper total is 871. 8 H RVOL XXXVII, PT I Page 114 114 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XL1X. BALTIMORE, MD., July 7, 1864. Colonel WOOLLEY, Provost-Marshal, Eighth Army Corps: In the event of the arrival of another brigade of General Rick- etts division before the arrival of General R. himself, you will direct them to disembark at once and proceed by rail to the Monoc- acy Junction, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General. CONFIDENTIAL.] BALTIMORE, MD., July ?, 1864. Brevet Brigadier-General MoRRIS: GENERAL: I have received advices from General Wallace of such a nature as renders it important that the troops now in this city and the forts be held in readiness for work at short notice. I have di- rected Colonel Lowe, commanding officer at Camp Distribution, to select all men from among the stragglers able to 4o duty and either attach them to his companies, so as to strengthen them, or form new companies if he has commanding officers enough. If he has not arms enough to make requisition at once. Respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. JULY 7, 1864. General MORRIS, Commanding Officer, Fort McHenry: Send a company at once to the ammunition train, which is being loaded at the junction near the fort. The company must protect the train at all hazards. There is danger. The company will go with the train unless relieved by another company SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS CAMP PAROLE, Annapolis, July 7, 1864. Lient. Col. S. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General: I have just received your telegram, inquiring why I did not issue 100 rounds of ammunition per man to the detachment of military which left Camp Parole last night. I telegraphed to you at 1 oclock this morning tha1~ I had but twenty-five rounds per man on hand. I have made application for 20,000 rounds, and have ordered an officer to proceed to Baltimore to obtain them. A. R. ROOT Colonel, Commanding Page 115 CHAP. XLIX.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.U~ION. 115 SPECIAL ORDERS, H DQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., 8TH ARMY CORPS, No. 171. * Baltimore, July 7, 1864. * * * * * * III. Colonel Truex, corhmanding brigade, of Qeneral Ricketts (liviSiOn, Sixth Army Corps, is hereby ordered to disembark the troops of his command without delay and proceed by rail to the Monocacy Junction, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the destination of the division to which said brigade belongs. IV. Colonel Truex, commanding brigade, of General Ricketts di- vision, is hereby directed, in accordallee with orders of Major-Gen- eral Halleck, Chief of Staff, to proceed at once by railroad to the mouth of the Monocacy, or Point of Rocks, with five days rations. Upon receipt of this order Colonel Truex will proceed at once with so much of his command as has arrived, and leave orders for the balance to follow without delay. This order in connection with paragraph 3, Special Orders, No. 171, from these headquarters this date. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMtTEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjtttant- General. CIRCULAR.] BALTIMORE, MD., July 7, 1864. Colonel Bliss, quartermaster Eighth Army Corps, is hereby directed to order all troops of General Ricketts command to disem- bark immediately and proceed at once by railroad to the mouth of the Monocacy, or Point of Rocks, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The troops will be ordered to proceed as fast as they arrive. Upon arrival of the dismounted cavalry order them to proceed at once to Washington and report at the cavalry camp. Report the names of the commanding officers. By command of Miajor-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 7, 18649.5~5 a. m. Governor CURTIN, Harrisburg: Orders for your supplies have been issued, and the Adjutant- General reports that every arrangement has been made for supply- ing your troops with arms, equipments, clothing, & c. You will please notify the Department if anything be required. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. HARRISBURG, PA., July 7, 1864. (Received 10.30 a. in.) lion. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: I issued proclamation for 12,000 additional troops, under your telegram last night. General Couch went up to Chainbersburg last evening. After my proclamation he returned. I deem his presenc Page 116 116 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XL1X. necessary here to direct and superintend the orgaiiization of the troops. If the rebels are moving in force, we are satisfied from all indications that their destination is in direction of Baltimore or Washington. I very respectfully suggest that General Couch be clothed with full power, if it is not already done. A. G. CURTIN, Governor. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 7, 18643.20 p. m. Governor CURTIN, Harrisburg: As commander of the department, General Couch is vested with all needful powers for organizing troops and defending it from in- vasion. If any special power is needed it can be applied for by tele- graph. If communication with Washington should be interrupted he will act as he thinks the service requires. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. HARRISBURG, PA., July 7, 18642 p. m. (Received 3p.m.) Hon. SECRETARY OF WAR: Your dispatch of 3.10 yesterday to me, and repeated to-day, was received on my arrival at Chambersburg at 9 oclock p. in., and answered immediately. An intelligent officer is at Waynesborough vicinity endeavoring, by the aid of scouts, to find out about the rebels crossing at Shepherdstown, & c. I have, no information of it from any of my scouts or Sigels who have come into my lines. A dispatch of- 12.Th p. m. to-day states that one regiment of infantry and one of cavalry are in bivouac three miles beyond Greencastle. Any reliable information of importance shall be sent you at once. D. N. COUCH, Major- General. HARRISBURG, PA., July 7, 1864. (Received 4.40 P. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Road from Hagerstown to Greencastle (icar of rel)e15 at 3.10 ~x m. McCauslands command, Imbodens old brigade, entered Hagers- town last night. 1,500 strongcavalry, mounted infantry, and one battery. Levied $20.000 in cash, an(1 a large amount of clothing. Moved off before [morning] on pike toward Frederick. I am every moment hoping to hear from Boonsborough. D. N. COUCH, ]Jfajor- General Page 117 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, EIC. UNION. 117 HARRISBURG, PA., July 7, 1S648.45 p. m. (Received 11.50 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: I believe that it will l)e impracticable to raise troops quickly if hey are to 1 ~e mllstere(l in by regiments. I refer to the difficulty which surrounded us here last summer, imd suo~oe4 that musterimig officers l)e (lirecte(1 to muster in 1w companies. D. N. COUCH, Major- General. WAR DEPARTMENT. JO li~ 7. 186410 p. m. Major-General COUCH Harrisbn rg: In present operations you will not restrict yourself to departmen- tal lines, but do what is piopei~ to be done, with the means at your command, without reference to departmental boundaries, keeping ~( )ursel f in conununication with General Wallace. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. PROVOST-MARSHALS OFFICE, 14TH DIsTRIcT, Harrisburg, Pa., July 7, 1864. Lient. Col. J. V. BOMFORD, Sixteenth U. S. luff y., and A. A. Proc. Afar. Gen., Pa.: COLONEL: I have the honor to report that three prisoners from the enemy, viz, Lieutenant Shearer, of Bradley Johnsons staff, and two private soldiers of the First Maryland Cavalry [Confederate], have passed through this department, viz, through Capt. J. M. Opdyke, acting provost-marshal at post.. A careful and protracted examination of Lieutenant Shearer elicits the following information : First, that Longstreets and Ewells corps, of Lees army, have left the fortifications in the front of Richmond and are undoubtedly somewhere in the neighborhood of the Potomac River; that the design is not upon Pennsylvania but upon the city of Washington. The advance into Pennsylvania is a blind and diversion to distract attention from the main object, and at the same time supply the exhausted stock of animals. The forces who are opposing Grant at Richmond are Hills an(l Beauregards, added to which are the re-enforcements of the new troops of th~ South. Lieutenant Shearer is an officer of more than ordinary intelligence. This information has been elicited in a manner which leads me to believe it to be of some importance to the War Department, and I, therefore, give it to you for such use as you deem desirable to make of it. Very respectfully, your obedient servant. JNO. KAY CLEMENT, (Japto ii~ and Pro cost -Marshal Page 118 118 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. [Indorsement.] HDQRS. ACTG. ASST. PROVOST-MARSHAL-GENERAL, Harrisburg, July 7, 1864. Respectfully forwarded to the Provost-Marshal-General. I do not know what importance to attach to this communication, as I do not perceive the motive of Lieutenant Shearer to give infor- mation injurious to the cause he supports, but presuming that he would give it only to deceive. As this communication, however, is on an important subject, and has been addressed to me, I feel it my duty to forward ft for consideration. J. V. BOMFORD, Lient. Col. 16/h U. S. Infly., A. A. Pror. Mar. Gen. WASHINGTON, July 7, 186410.30 p. m. Major-General Dix, New York: Please answer telegram, and report if regiment of Veteran Re- serves has started for Washington. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. NEW YORK, N. Y., July 7, 1864. (Received 1.30 a. m. 8th.) Major-General HALLECK: Your dispatch, ordering the Veteran Reserve Corps to be sent to Washington, without waiting to be relieved, was not received till after midnight. Parts of it were at Davids Island and other sta- tions. It is now past midnight, and I cannot ascertain till morning whether it has started. Transportation was ordered this morning. I will ascertain as soon as possible if it has gone. JOHN A. DIX, Major- General. ALBANY, N. Y., July 7, l864~l.10 p. m. (Received 6.07 p. in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: It is found important in raising volunteers for 100 days promptly to be able to give assurances that the duties will be limited to re- pelling the invasion of Washington, Maryland, or Pennsylvania. If possible, will you please state this so that assurances may be given. By order: JNO. T. SPRAGUE, A (bin/ant- General. CITY POINT, VA., ~July 8, 18648.30 a. in. (Received 1.30 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Washing/on, D. C.: General Ord is here in good health. I can send him to take Sigels place at once. Shall I send him? Please answer. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General Page 119 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 119 WASHINGTON, July 8, l86~2.30 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: General Canby telegraphs from New Orleans, July 2, that over 6,000 men, would embark that day, and would reach Fort Monroe from the 8th to the 10th; 6,000 more would be ready as 50011 as transports arrived, and that the whole number to be sent will be 20,000. Ricketts division arrived at Baltimore, and was sent for- ward to the Monocacy. Dismounted cavalry ordered here for re- mounts, but none yet arrived. General Sheridan says 2,496 of those sent are sick. If so, we shall have but 500 for the field. Hunters army moves so slow, and the railroad is so broken up, that I fear he will be too late to give us much aid. Enemy around Maryland Heights, at Hagerstown, Boonsborough, and Middletown, and threat- ing Frederick. Also, guerrillas at Brookeville, threatening Wash- ington and Baltimore road. There has been considerable alarm in Washington, Baltimore, and Pennsylvania. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. CITY POINT, VA., July 8, 18646 p. m. (Received 7.45 a. m. 9th.) Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.. I would feel much greater confidence where Ord commanded than where Gillmo~e did. The former I know to be skillful in the man- agement of troops, and brave and prompt. The latter I do not know so much about. I do not wish, however, to change any order that may have been made. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. CITY POINT, VA., July 8, 18647 p. m. (Received 7.40 a. m. 9th.) Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: Two battalions of the Ninth New York Heavy Artillery are now with the division of troops sent to Baltimore. Order them to Wash- ington. The third battalion will be sent direct to Washington at once. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. WASHINGTON, July 8, 186410.30 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: Latest dispatches state that a heavy column of the enemy has crossed the Monocacy and is moving on Urbana. Sigel and Couch say that scouts, l)risoners, and country people confirm previous re- ports of the enemys forcethat is, some 20,000 or 30,000. Unti Page 120 120 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MI)., AN!) PA. [CHAP. XL1X, more forces arrive we have nothing to meet that number in the field, and the militia is not reliable even to hold the fortifications of Washington and Bahimore. It isthe impression that one-third of Lees entire force is with Early and Breckinridge, and that Ransom has some :3,000 or 4,000 cavalry. None of the cavalry sent up by you has arrive(l nor do we get anything from Hunter. Troops sent from the Janies River should come here, not to Baltimore, where they can- not be supplied or equipped. if you propose to cut off this raid and not merely to secure our depots we must have more forces here. In- (heed, if the enemys strength is as great as represented, it is doubtful if the militia can hold all of our (lefenses. I do not. think that we c~n expect much from Hunter. He is too far off and moves too slowly. 1 think, therefore, that very considerable re-enforcements should be sent directly to this place. H. W. HALLECK, ]1I(yorGeuerai aial Chief of Sta~ CAMDEN STATION, BALTIMORE, July 8, 1864. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, (Received 1.40 a. in.) Secretary of War: I have just received the following dispatch from General Kelley: CUMBERLAND, July 7, 18646 p. m. (Received 12.50 a. m. 8th.) The enemy attacked Big Cacapon yesterday morning but was driven off; the bridge saved. He was also driven from Sir Johns Run; not, however, before he had succeeded in firing the station-houses. The troop trains have passed over Pat- tersons Creek bridge. Will be detained but a short time at South Branch. Will then forward the troops rapidly as possible to Cherry Run, where we will debark. Message just received from No. 12 reports the road all right west of Back Creek bridge and that bridge not seriously damaged. I congratulate you for your good fortune in sus- taining so little damage to road and its equipments within the bounds of our dis- trict. It has been saved by the pluck of my small and scattered command. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. This statement enables us to feel confident of effecting prompt transportation of General Hunters forces to a point within eleven miles of Martinsburg. J. W. GARRETT, President. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 8, 186~ Hon. E. M. STANTON, (Receive(l 6.30 ix in.) Secretary of War. Our road officer telegraphs from Green Spring Run at 3.43 this p. m. that he has found, after crossing South Branch, the bridge and road in order to Back Creek, except seven miles of track destroyed at Sir Johns flun and the water-station, and that the trains would proceed to Back Creek this night. He states that citi~ns estimate rebel forces at Martinsburg yesterday at ~,000, which is ~robably an exaggeration. The first train of trool)s from Locust Point left a Page 121 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 121 12.50 this a. in., second at 3.20, third at 7.45, fourth at 8.30, fifth at 9.40, and sixth at 4 p. in. The (leliveries at Frederick have pro- oressed satisfactorily during the day. We have done all in our power to urge rapid loading, and have forwarded the troops as fast as loaded. We are yet without a later dispatch from Parkersburg. J. W. GARRETT. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 231. * TVashinqton, Jidy 8, 1864. * * * * * * 30. Brig. Gen. E. W. Hunks, U. S. Volunteers, will report in per- son without delay to the commanding general Department of Wash- ington for assignment to duty. * * * * * * * 46. Brig. Gen. M. D. Hardin, U. S. VoJunteers, will report in per- son without delay to the commanding general Department of Wash- ington for assignment to duty. * * * * * * * 60. The telegraphic dispatch of July 5, 1864, to Lieutenant-Gen- eral Grant, relieving Brig. Geii. J. G. Barnard from duty at his headquarters and directing liini to report to the chief of the corps of engineers, in this city, is hereby modified. Brigadier-General Bar- nard will report to Major-General Halleck, Chief of Staff, in this city. By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant A6~jutant- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 8, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel HASKIN, Commanding Division: Colonel Warner, First Vermont Heavy Artillery, will be directed to report to you for duty. Please assign him to the brigade for- merly commanded by Colonel Marble. Respectfully, yours, C. C. AUGUR, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS HASKINS DIVISION, No. 79. July 8, 1864. * . * * * * 4. Col. J. M. Warner, First Vermont Artillery, having reported, pursuant to Special Orders, N6. 167, dated headquarters Department of Washington, July 8, 1864, is ternporarily assigned to the com- inand of the Second Brigade, and will relieve Colonel Marble, One hundred and fifty-first Ohio National Guard. Colonel Marble will turn over the command to Colonel Warner, to whom the brigade staff will report for duty. By order of Colonel Haskin: R. CHANDLER, Assistant A~juta t~ t- General Page 122 122 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 8, 1864. Captain WING, Commanding at Camp Relief: CAPTAIN: The major-general commanding directs that you pro- ceed at once with such of your men as are available to the vicin- ity of Tennallytown, and report to Col. J. M. Warner, commanding in that vicinity. These instructions do not include the daily detail made for the military governor, but every other man except sick. C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjntant- Gene~al. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 8, 1864. Lient. Col. H. G. THOMAS, Veteran Reserve Corps: COLONEL: The major-g~nerat commanding directs that you pro- ceed with your regiment without delay to Tennallytown, and report for duty to Col. J. M. Warner, First Vermont Heavy Artillery, com- manding brigade. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD., July 8, 1864. (Received 8.35 a. in.) Major-General AUGUR: GENERAL: Information has been received from citizens here that scouting parties of rebels were within seventeen miles northwest of Laurel last night at a place called Brookeville. HENRY E. RAINALS, Captain, Commanding. CAMDEN STATION, July 8, 1864. (Received 8.20 p. in.) Major-General AUGUR: I presume you received a report from Captain Rainals at. Annapo- lis Junction, that rebel scouting parties were reported to him within seventeen miles of Laurel, near Brookeville, last night. We were gratified to observe that you increased the guard on our bridge. W. P. SMITH. ALEXANDRIA, July 8, 1864. (Received 9.30 ~. in.) Colonel TAYLOR, Chief of Staff, Assistant Adjutant- General. COLONEL: The patrols and citizens report a number of rebels at Fairfax Court-House last evening. Lieutenant Marvin, with seven- teen men, went beyond Falls Church yesterday on a scout. They have not been heard from yet. H. H. WELLS, Lieutenant- Colonel and Pro yost -Marshal- General, Defenses South of the Potomac Page 123 Caip. XLIXA CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION 123 HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 8, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER CAVALRY BRIGADE, Near Falls Church: Give orders to your outposts not to permit auy mole persons to pass into our lines unless they wish to come in to remain, and then they must be knowii. Allow to pass out only the resmdents who have passes. Respectfully, yonrs, C. C. AUGUR, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers. CUMBERLAND, MD., July 8, 18641.30 p. m. (Received 3.45 p. in.) ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY: I arrived here this morning and will push on my advance division to the gap at Hedgesville this evening. Hedgesville is ten miles north of Martinsburg. D. HUNTER, Major- General. WASHINGTON, July 8, 186410 p. m. Major-General HUNTER, Cuimberland, Md.. Please report the positions and numbers of your forces, and when they will reach Harpers Ferry. The enemy has crossed the Poto- mac, and appears to be moving by Boonsborough and Middletown on Frederick. His advance, under Breckinridge, has crossed the Monocacy, and is moving on Urbana. Unless your forces move for- ward rapidly they will not be in time to be of much use. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. WASHINGTON, July 8, 186411 p. m. Brig. Gen. A. P. HOWE, Harpers Ferry, W. 17a.: General Hunters advance expects to reach Hedgesville gap, about ten miles north of Martinsbnrg, this evening. You will prepare all your available force to take the field as soon as General Hunter ar- rives. You will also assist him in effecting a junction. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. [JULY 8, 1864.For Sigel to Adjutant-General (three dispatches), see Part I, pp. 179, 180. Page 124 124 OPFRATLIONS IN N. VA., W. XTA., MD., AND 1~A. [CRAP. XLIX. ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS RESERVE DIVISION, No. . Harpers Ferry, July 8, 1864. By order of the War Department I am reheve(l from the com- mand of the defenses of Harpers Ferry and (lirecte(l to report at Cumberland. Brigadier-General Howe will succee(I me in the coni- man(l of the defenses an(l troops. F. SIGEL, .JIa,jor- General, ~Jom m (mdi ill. ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF HARPERS 4~ERRY, No. . July 8, 1864. I. In obedience to Special Orders, No. 230, of the War Depart- ment, of July 7. 1864, Brig. Gen. A. P. Howe assumes command of the Military District of Harpers Ferry. II. In assuming command of the district the general calls upon all the officers and soldiers of the command to lend him their best efforts in the performance of the duty we may be required to per- form. With energy and zeal on the part of the officers, aII(l a ready and prompt obedience on the part of the men, the general trusts that this command will be able to meet all just expectations. By order of Brigadier-General Howe: T. A. MEYSENBURG, Assistant Adjutant-General. HARPERS FERRY, July 8, 1864. (Received 10.30 p. nt) Major-General HALLECK: We have possession of Harpers Ferry and Bolivar Heights. The l)ody of the enemy is in Middletown Valley. The most of them have crossed South Mountain to-day. I am in possession of Cramp- tons Pass. Prisoners taken to-day and deserters all state that the force of the enemy consists of Earlys and Breckinridges commands. From the reports of the cavalry officers and signal officers the force of the enemy appears to be about 20,000. A. P. HOWE, Brigadier- General. SANDY HooK, July 8, 1864. Brigadier-General HowE: SIR: We have not bad any communication by telegraph for an hour. I am strongly of the opinion that the wires are cut. Respectfully, G. J. LAWRENCE, U. S. Mit ita ry Telegraph Operator. HEADQUARTERS, Frederick, .Jul!/ 8, I86412.4f~ Il~. in.]. Major-General SIGEL, or Brigadier-General HOWE. The tenor of the iuformatioii received from Major-General Sigel, pci telegrams of this date, makes me think it. injudicious to aolvanc Page 125 cHAP. XLLX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 125 from Frederick until I receive further intelligence of the movements of the main body of the enemy, said to be retiring upon Boonsbor- ough, and until concentrated action can be had between my force and that at Harpers Ferry. You will oblige me, therefore, by tele- graphing me the latest intelligence concerning the movements of the enemy. As soon as a line of action is adopted at Harpers Ferry, you will further oblige me by sending a statement of it by a confi- dential and reliable officer. I find it impossible to move immediately owing to the insufficiency of supplies. The latter objection will be abated by to-morrow. LEW. WALLACE, Major- General, Commanding. 9 HEADQUARTERS RESERVE DIVISION, July 8, 1864. Brigadier-General WEBER, Commanding Defenses Maryland Heights: GENERAL: The commanding general directs me to inform you that the enemy is reported to be retreating toward Boonsborough. How reliable this is cannot be said as yet. Colonel Maulsbys bri- gade is now at Browns School-House to remain at that point. A portion of Colonel Mulligans command has been ordere dto be in readiness to cross the river at Harpers Ferry. The cavalry is fol- lowing up the enemys movements. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, T. A. MEYSENBURG, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEFENSES MARYLAND HEIGHTS,, Fort Duncan, Md., July 8, 1864. Capt. H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutant-General: CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report that in obedience to the order of Major-General Sigel I have ordered the Second Battalion. Fifth New York Artillery, to be relieved from duty as support to the de- fenses and to report at Camp Hill, Va., for duty. As they will soon be in camp, I have to request that a proper officer be placed in com- mand of the battalion and I be relieved from their command. I have also to report that I directed the commanding officer of the engineer company to lay his pontoon bridge as quickly as possible. Captain Rosney, Battery D, First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, has been ordered to return to his old camp-ground at Camp Hill. I am, respectfully, your obedient servant, G. F. MERRIAM, Major and Chief of Artillery. GRAFTON, July 8, 1864. Ge~~eral KELLEY: Engine I 27, with General Hunter and staff, left at 4 a. in. W. CARR Page 126 126 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., MT. VA., MD., ANI) PA. [CHAP. XLIX. GREEN SPRING RUN, July 8, 1864. General KELLEY: I have what I think reliable informatioii that after crossing South Branch the bridges and road are all right to Back Creek bridge. Will be at Back Creek to-night. The same informant says there are 7,000 rebels at Martinsburg. J. P. WILLARD. HANCOCK, July 8, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: No boats have been disturbed this side of the Four Locks, seven- teen miles from here. Imboden crossed into Maryland with a brigade at Falling Waters at 7 p. m. yesterday. No enemy in this vicinity. H. PEASE, Captain, & c. CUMBERLAND, July 8, 1864. Major HUNTER, Commanding Post, Beverly: Hold the Eighth Ohio Cavalry at Beverly until further orders. If they have left send messenger after them with this order. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CUMBERLAND. July 8, 1864. Captain FARIS, Oakland: Send a scout of eight or ten men out in the neighborbood of Red House and Horseshoe road; let them take five days rations with them. A gang of guerrillas passed by the Canaan road west a few days since. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CLARKSBURG, July 8, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: By order General Crook, the Eighth Ohio leaves Beverly to-day for Webster and await orders. The Sixth Virginia Cavalry alone is at Beverly. The term of service of 150 of them expires to-mor- row, and some may refuse to do duty. N. WILKINSON, Colonel Page 127 CHAP. XLIX.] C(i)RRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 127 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Camberiand, Md., July 8, 1864. CoL R. M. RICHARDSON, Commanding Fifteenth New York Cavalry: COLONEL: The major-general Commanding the department directs that you proceed right on with your regiment (without disemb~k- ing at this point) to Cherry Run, W. Va., and report to Brlg. Gen. J. C. Sullivan at that place for orders. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, [CHAS. G. HALPINE,] Assistant Adjutant-General. (Copy to Brig. Gen. J. C. Sullivan, commanding First Infantry Division.) HEADQUARTERS, Frederick C~ity, Md., July 8, 18648 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: Breckinridge, with strong column, moving down the Washington pike toward Urbana; is within six miles of that place. I shall with- draw immediately from Frederick City and put myself in position 011 the road to cover Washington, if necessary. LEW. WALLACE, Major- General, Commanding. HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 8, 1864. General M. C. MEIGS, Quartermaster- General, Washington: Telegram relative to wagons for General Ricketts received. He has only about 5,000 infantry with him; no cavalry. All the dis- mounted cavalry that has arrived here has been sent to the cavalry camp at Giesborough Point. C. W. THOMAS, Captain and Assistant Quartermaster. BALTIMORE, MD., July 8, 186~. Mr. GARRETT, President Baltimore and Ohio Railroad: SIR: A subsistence train was loaded last night, and ready this a. m. at 5 oclock, to go to the Monocacy. Another train with 100,000 rations was ready at about noon to-day. I ani just informed that nelther train has been moved yet, notwithstanding I have written [sic] most definite instructions last night to all officers concerned as to the lmportance of the subsistence being forwarded at once. General Wallace has sent four telegrams from Frederick to-day. It appears they are entirely out of rations; will you please give orders that the trains depart at once. It was agreed with Genera Page 128 128 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CH~. XLIX. Ricketts that he should be able to draw rations on his arrival at Monocacy Junction, therefore he sent on his troops with such as they had in their haversacks, which was but a small amount. I have the honor to request that you will inform me of the time of departure of the trains, and at what hour they will probably arrive, so that I can inform the commanding officer at each post, viz, Mo- nocacy and Frederick. Respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 8, 186412.45 a. m. (Received 1.20 a. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: I have arrived here in advance of the greater part of my division. In accordance with orders from Major-General Meade I report for orders. The remainder of the division will be here by this evening. Our transportation and ammunition train was left at City Point. JAMES B. RICKETTS, Brig. Gen., C~omdg. Third Div., Sixth C~orps, Eutaw House. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 8, 186410.15 a. m. Brigadier-General RICKETTS, Eutaw House, Baltimore, Mid.: Whatever the quartermasters and ordnance departments in Bal- timore cannot furnish, telegraph your requisitions to Chief of Ord- nance and Quartermaster-General. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. WASHINGTON, July 8, 186411.40 p. m. Brigadier-General RICKETTS, On the iVlianocacy. It is reported that the enemy is approaching Urbana. If so, you cannot reach the Point of Rocks or mouth of the Monocacy, and you will report to General Wallace and assist him in retarding ~he enemys movements toward Washington or Baltimore. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MID. DEPT., 8TH ARMY CORPs. No. 172. Baltimore, July 8, 1864. I. Colonel Smith, cominau(hing Second Brigade, of General Rick etts (hivisioli, is hereby directed, iii accor(lance with orders of Major General Halleck, Chief of Staff, to proceed at once by railroad t Page 129 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION 129 the mouth of the Monecacy, or Point or Rocks, with five days rations. Upon receipt of this order Colonel Smith will proceed at once with so much of his command as has arrived, and leave orders for the balance to follow withont delay. * * * * * * By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, BALTIMORE, July 8, 18649 a. m. Chief of Staff: GENERAL: In compliance with orders from Major-General Sheri- (Ian, I report my arrival in Baltimore in command of 2,500 dis- mounted men of the Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac. Respectfnily, M. H. BEAUMONT, Major First New Jersey C~avalry, ~Jominandiug. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, D. C., July 8, 186410.40 a. m. Major BEAUMONT, Bait tm ore Your dismounted cavalry will be immediately sent to cavalry camp at Washington to report to General Augur for remounts. H. W. HALLECK, llfajor- General and Chief of Staff. (Copy furnished Cavalry Bureau.) Lieutenant-Colonel LAWRENCE, July 8, 1864. Ass ista itt Adjutant- Ge 11 era i, Middle Department: Company H LFirst Eastern Shore Maryland Infantry] left at 5.30 and will reach a timore at 8.30. HENRY B. JUDD, Major, U. S. Army. HDQRS. THIRD SEPARATE BRIG., EIGHTH ARMY Corps, Lient. Col. ~. B. LAWRENCE, Baltimore, July 8, 1864. Assistant Adjutant General, Eighth Army Corps: COLONEL: I respectfully request that I be furnished with such information as may from time to time be received at your head- quarters touching the movements of the rebels in this State, and the positions of the forces. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN R. KENLY, Brtga (hrGene rcd, Coni m an ding. 9 n uvoL xxxvii, ~r 1 Page 130 130 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HARRISBURG, PA., July.. 8, 186410.40 a. m. (Received 1.40 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Imboden, with his command of 2,000 cavalry, entered Hagers- town this morning via Cherry Run, where it is said they crossed. I invite your attention to my dispatch of last evening in regard to mustering in by companies. D. N. COUCH, Major- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, July S,,1864. (Received 10.05 a. in.) Major-General COUCH, Harrisburg: The 100-days men are called for immediate service. Until organ- ized in regiments they are of no use whatever. When organized they can be mustered in an hour, whereas to muster inby companies only wastes time and increases expense, with no conceivable useful purpose. The Western Governors organized 60,000 men in two weeks, in accordance with the prescribed regulation. Governor Cur- tin has been considered to be as able and skillful as other Governors in organizing troops for efficient service, and unless his influence and efficiency are impaired, lie will find no difficulty in accomplishing what Governors Brough, Morton, Yates, Stone, and Lewis accom- plished. It is true they hud the advantage of a good staff, and the aid of United States officers, who understood the ilnl)ortance of con- forming to a regulation on which the good of the service depended, and preferred to conform to it ratherthan to break it down. It may be that Governor Curtin is not so well aided by his staff, but I think you can help him as much as Heintzelnian and Pope did the West- ern Governors. If you do so it is believed that the Governor, on re- flection, will see that the only way in which the 100-days men ca~ be useful is to organize the regiments as fast as ten companies are organized, and have them mustered in, and that he will thus save himself trouble, and serve his State and the General Government better than in any other mode. If his staff is incompetent he can readily change it, and make it as good as Broughs or Mortons, and there will then be prompt accordance with all regulations. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. HARRISBURG, July 8, 1864. (Received 2.27 p. in.) Hoii. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Your dispatch in reference [to] mustering regiments, & c., is re- ceived. I am acting and will act with all the energy in my power, and wholly to carry out your views. D. N. COUCH, ilujor- General Page 131 CHAP. XLLX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 131 HARRISBURG, PA., July 8, 18641 p. m. (Received 5 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Scouts report Hagerstown as evacuated, except by a few strag- glers. Imboden moved toward Sharpsburg. Scouts in from Boons- borough report two brigades of cavalry and infantry lying below the town, and fighting on South Mountain. D. N. C{)UCH, lliliajor-General. HARRISBURG, July 8, 1864. (Received 9.40 p. in.) SECRETARY OF WAR, or Major-General HALLECK: A deserter just into Gettysburg from McCauslands cavalry bri- gade states he left at Shepherdstown Monday night and Tuesday while the enemy crossedabout 30,000 men, and said to be about 125 pieces of artillery. There are five brigades of cavalryMcCaus- lands, Jones, Jacksons, Imbodens, and Ransoms. The first one composed of four regiments, and 2,800 strong; three infantry divis- ions, Earlys (commanding his old one), Breckinridges, and Rodes, Breckinridges about 15,000. D. N. COUCH, iIajor- General. WAYNESBOROUGH, PA., July 8, 1864. Major-General Coucu: Mr. Fletcher has just returned from the vicinity of Frederick. Bradley Johnsons advance was but a short distaiice from Frederick, and compelled Colonel Coles command to fall back last night to the city. This moriiing he took possession of the place in all probability without resistance, as Coles command was only part of a regiment. General Early crossed at or near Shepherdstown Ford with his corps, followed b yG eneral Breckinridge. Early moved his commai1d im- mediately down the river in the direction of Harpers Ferry. Breck- inridge came up to the Boomisborough pike aiid covered Johnsons com- mand. McCausland was the rear guard and moved on the pike. I was within three miles of Boousborough on the Smithsburg road. The first rebels discovered were at Beaver Creek village, six in number, mounted, armed with carbines, and one officer. I followed them down the road in the direction of Boonsborough as far as Smoketown. There discovered a large number scattered all over the country, gath- ering horses, with scouts in mountain for the same purpose, prevent- ing my going any farther, and have gathered in a large number of horses from the Maryland farmers. I will remain here until I re- ceive orders from you. J. B. BURT, lliajor an(l A ide-(le- Cuup Page 132 132 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRs: DEPT. OF THE SUSQUEHANNA, No. 38. Harrisburg, Pa., July 8, 1864. In accordance with authority from the President of the United States, and the proclamation of the Governor of Pennsylvania, dated Harrisburg, July 6, 1864, I hereby call for 1,000 mounted men for special service. They must be good riders and gallant meii, aIi(l must furnish their own horses and equipments, for the use of which they will receive 40 cents per (lay each, and be paid for those actually lost in the service at the price entered on the muster-rolls. The United States Government will furnish clothing, subsistence, and forage. All those responding to this call are requested to assemble at Har- risburg without delay, for company and regimental organization. Applications for transportation must be made to Capt. J. G. John- son, assistant quartermaster, and chief quartermaster Department of the Susquehanna, at Harrisburg, Pa. By command of Major-General Couch: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant- General. CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE SUSQUEHANNA, Harrisburg, Pa., July 8, 1864. The 12,000 men being raised in pursuance of the proclamation of the Governor of Pennsylvania, dated at Harrisburg, July 6, 1864, for the defense of the State will be mustered into the United States service for 100 days, unless sooner discharged, to serve in Pennsyl- vania, Maryland, Washington and vicinity as the safety and protec- tion of the State may require. All responding to the call, west of Johnstown and the Laurel Hill range of mountains, will report to the commanding officer Camp Reynolds, near Pittsburg, Pa.; all east of that line and west of and including Reading, Pa., will report to the commanding officer Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, Pa. All east of Reading and that line will report to the commanding officer Camp Cadwalader, Philadelphia. Companies, if possible, should be formed before starting for the camp of rendezvous. Upon the application of the commanding offi- cer of a squad, consisting of not less than eight men or a company, to the agents of the different railroad companies throukhout the State, transportation to the camp of rendezvous will be furnished. By command of Major-General Couch: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, A ssistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE SUSQUEHANNA, No. 156. ( Harrisbarg, Pa., July 8, 1864. 1. Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Rowley, U. S. Volunteers, will proceed without delay to Chambersburg, Pa., and assume command of all the military forces in that region. * * * * * * By command of Major-General Couch: JN(). 8. SCHULTZE. c188~St(t Ut I (~jUf(1U 1 Cleuc tel Page 133 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNIOiN. 133 WAR DEPARTMENT, July 8, 186411 p. m. Major-General Dix, New York: Please report immediately what is doing in respect to sending State troops from New York. General Wallace reports the enemy about 20,000 strong moving by Urbana, about thirty miles from here, toward Washington. This is confirmed by General Howe, who is now in command at Harpers Ferry. General Halleck reports that he has no troops here fit for field service. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of Wag. NEW YORK, July 8, 1864. (Received 1.10 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK: The Tenth Veteran Reserves leave for Washington in the 6 oclock train this afternoon. - JOHN A. DIX, Major General. WASHINGTON, July 9,18641 ~ m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: If General Canbys troops arrive in time, I respectfully suggest that they be sent here without disembarking at Fort Monroe. Only one division of Hunters army has passed Cumberhand. His ad- vance is at Cherry Run. Low water in the Ohio River is given as the cause of delay. Rodes division is said to be with Breckinridge. No important change reported since my telegram of last evening. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. CITY POINT, VA., July 9, 1864. (Received 7.30 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: If you think it necessary, order the Nineteenth Corps as it arrives at Fortress Monroe to Washington. About the I 8th or 20th is the time I should like to have a large force here; but if the rebel force now north can be captured or destroyed I would willingly postpone aggressive operations to destroy them, and could send in addition to the Nineteenth Corps, the balance of the Sixth Corps. U. S. GRANT, Lie utena nt-General Page 134 184 OPERATIONS TN N. VA., W. YA~, MD., AND PA. [cHAP. XLIX. CITY POINT, VA., July 9, 1864-5.:3o p, rn. Major-General HALLECK, (Receive(l 1. 3() ~ in. 10th.) Washington, D. C.: I have ordered the remainder of the Sixth Corps to Washington. On account of scarcity of transportation I do not send wagons or artillery, but they will follow if you say it is wanted. I think most of the 3,000 cavalry sent are fit for duty. They certainly must have reached Baltimore with the other troops. If the Nineteenth Corps reaches Fortress Monroe in time you can take it also if you deem it advisable. U. S. GRANT, Lien tenant- General. CITY POINT, VA., July 9, 18646 p. in. Major-General HALLECK, (Received 1.0~i ~. in. 10th.) Forces Washington, D. C. enough to defeat all that Early has with him should get in his rear south of him, and follow him up sharply, leaving him to go north, defending depots, towns, & c., with small garrisons and the militia. If the President thinks it advisable that I should go to Washington in person I can start in an hour after receiving notice, leaving everything here on the defensive. U. S. GRANT, Lieu tenant- General. CITY POINT, VA., July 9, 18647 p. in. (Received 1.20 p. in. 10th.) Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: After the dismounted cavalry had left here I learned accidentally that it was composed of detachments from all rej~ments. My order was worded to send the dismounted cavalry, but I never intended that detachments should be sent, but that organized regiments should go. If I had thought of the matter I would have ordered so many regiments to be dismounted and their horses turned over to the detachments, and sent them back to their regiments. U. S. GRANT, Lientena nt- General. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 9, 18649 p. in. Maj. Gen. U. S. GRANT, (Receive(l 11.20 a. in.) City Point, Va.: A dispatch not sigmied by Lew. Wallace, but approved by him, to the newspaper press states that they had a severe battle to-day near Monocacy bridge, and that our troops were defeated and are now retreating on the Baltimore road. Knowing the character of the source, you can judge of its reliability. Nothing further from Hunter. I do not deem it safe to withdraw any forces from Ha Page 135 CHAP. XLIX.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.rNION. pers Ferry till lie forms a junction. Please inform me what forces besides Ricketts division have been sent to Baltimore in order that I may know the means of defense to arrive at that place H. W. HALLECK, ]lfajor- General and Oh ief of Staff. WASHINGTON, July 9, 1864li p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: As the arrival of the Nineteenth Corps is very uncertain, I think the remainder of the Sixth Corps should be sent to this place. I have ordered all troops from the North to be stopped at Baltimore for the defense of that city. H. WI HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. CITY POINT, VA., July 9, 1864. Major-General MEADE, Commanding, & c.: Send in the balance of the Sixth Corps to be forwarded to Wash- ington. They need not take their artillery or wagons with them. The rebels have crossed the Monocacy, and Halleck gives it as his opinion that one-third of Lees army is with them. They are now calling urgently for troops, and I am in hopes with Wright the enemy will not b~ able to get back. U. S. GRANT, Lie uten ant- (Thn era 1. JULY 9, 1864-S p. m. Lienten ant-General GRANT: An accident has delayed the receipt 6f your telegram of 6 p. m. till this moment. The Sixth Corps has been ordered all(l will pro- ceed at once to City Point. GEO. G. MEADE, M~jorGenerat, Commanding. CITY POINT. VA.. Juli1 9. 18649.20 P. m. Major-General MEADE, Conunancling. & e. Have you any evidence, in the last three (lays, that Longstreets corps is still here? I am afraid that it, too, may have gone. U. S. GRANT, Lien ten~a nt-General. JULY 9,18649.30 p. in. Lieutenant-General GRANT: Telegraphed you at 3.50 p. m. this day the account of two contra- l)ands, who represented themselves as servants to ofhiceis on the staff of LieutenantGeneral Anderson. n( )w cominandi ug Lon Page 136 136 OPEF~ATIoNS IN N. V A., WO VA., Ml)., AND PA. [(~rAr. XLIX. streets corps. They asserted positively that all tlirce of the (livis- ions of this corps were in our front, occupying the center of their line, Beauregard ou the left and A.. P. Hill on the right. I have no doubt Longstreets corps is here. GEO. G. MEADE, Major-General, Cornmandihg. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES, No. 52. City Point, Va., July 9, 18(4. * * * * * * * II. Maj. Gen. E. 0. C. Ord will proceed without delay to Wash- ington, D. C., and report to Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck for orders. * * * * * * * By command of Lient. Gen. U. S. Grant: E. S. PARKER, Assistant Adjutant- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, D. C., July 9, 1864. Brig. Gen. M. C. MEws: GENERAL: You will please report to Major-General Halleck, Chief of Army Staff, for such field duty as you can render in Washington and its vicinity in the present emergency without prej- udice to your duties as chief of the Quartermasters Bureau. Yours, & c., EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. NEW YORK, July 9, 1864. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, (Received 12.30 p. in.) Secretary of War: A Southerner here, heretofore invariably well informed of rebel desigus, said, confidentially, that the movement toward Frederick was a feint; that Lee in person would move in force by Georgetown Heights on Washington. JAS. M. WHITE, 365 Fifth Avenue. CITY POINT, VA., July 9, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Fort Monroe: Please inform me by telegraph of the arrival of the first trans- ports with the advance of the Nineteenth Army Corps from New Orleans. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General Page 137 (HAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.- --UNION. 137 hEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, D. C., July 9, 186411.30 p. m. I~OMMANDING OFFICER, Fort Monroe: Troops arriving from New Orleans will be sent immediately for- yard to Washington. H. ~. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 9, 1864. (Received 4.10 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: The telegraph line was cut east of Monocacy about 11 this morn- ing. Two trains of troops, the last of General Ricketts division, have lain at Plane No. 4, thirteen miles east of Monocacy, since that time. I have telegraphed the commanding officer as follows: To Officer in Command of Troop Trains at Plane No. 4: I am advised that a battle is in progress at Monocacy bridge, and that the prompt arrival of your re-enforcements is deemed of great importance. Will it not be proper for you to proceed at once, either in the cars or march? I am satisfied not a moment should be lost in your movement to the scene of action. J. W. GARRETT. As you may have better information, will you have such further advices forwarded as the circumstances require? J. W. GARRETT, President Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 9, 1864. (Received 5.10 p. in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: - I have just received telegram from Cherry Run, thirteen miles west of Martinsburg, that the first troop trains from Parkersburg arrived at that point at 8 p. in., and confirming statement that the road is now in order to Back Creek. It reports enemys pickets at North Mountain, and that Martinsburg was then occu- pied by a small force. Enemy having crossed at Williamsport, in Maryland, our road officers expect to reconstruct Back Creek bridge promptly. Since our former report from Parkersburg we are ad- vised that 4,000 troops have been forwarded ; 800 were expected to arrive yesterday. Several boats were reported below, the number of troops on which could not be ascertained. As the road is now in order to Back Creek, I look for all troops being shipped from Parkersburg getting through promptly to the vicinity of former point. J. W. GARRETT, President Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Page 138 138 OPERATIONS IN N. YA~, W. VA~, MD., AND PA. rC~AP. XLIX. ~. ~. GARRETT, WASHINGTON, D. C., July 9, 1864~.15 p. m. Camden Station: What have you heard about battle at Monocacy to-day? We have notfling about it here except what you say. A. LINCOLN. CAMDEN STATION, BALTIMORE, MD., July 9, 1864. (Received 7.1~ p. in.) His Excellency A. LINCOLN, President: At 10.30 this a. m. operator at Monocacy stated there was then severe fighting near that point, oui~ forces shelling the enemy, who had advanced to within three-quarters of a mile of Monocacy on the road from Frederick to Georgetown. At 1 p. In. a telegram from Plane No. 4, thirteen miles east of Monocacy, stated that the reports from Monocacy by the last train that left that place were that a battle was then in progress. The following dispatch to the New York Tribune, marked as approved by Maj. Gei~. Lew. Wallace, passed through our office at 9.45 this a. in., dated SIDNEY H. GAY, FREDERICK JUNCTION, July 9, 9.45 a. m. Tribune, New York: Early Friday morning Brigadier-General Tyler, under orders from General Wal- lace, went to front at Frederick and took command. Colonel Clendenin, with cavalry, commenced and continued skirmishing with enemy all day in mountains back of city. In afternoon General Wallace went to front with re-enforcements. Learning that enemys position on our front was merely a feint to cover his move- ment on Urbana and thence toward Washington, General Wallace withdrew his forces and evacuated Frederick City at 10 oclock Friday night. Early this morn- ing rebels were in line of battle and advanced on Frederick which they reoccupied. We removed everything possible from the city, sick and wounded, stores, & c. Two cltlzens were arrested by our retiring skirmishers making signals to rebels last night from the city. General has headquarters here thi~ (Saturday) Inorning. Rebels advancing and are now skirmishing with our guard, who hold the bridge on Baltimore pike. Rebels levied $20,000 on citizens of Middlet~wn, pillaging the place. In fight on Thursday we kilked 143 rebels; our loss 18 all told. Captain Morris, Eighth Jllinoi~s Cavalry, killed Fridays fighting, and about a dozen of our men. We were fully assured that rebels who fought us were commanded by Breckinridge. They have two brigades under Bradley Johnson and McCausland. General Wallace is now making preparations to defend this point, which we will hold up to last possible moment. Enemy are said to be advancing in heavy force down Baltlmore plke. DR. The two troop trains proceeded from Monrovia west, but I regret to advise are just reported returned to that point, and that force is now at Monrovia with the trains. Our telegraph operator at Mon- rovia, which is eight miles east of Monocacy, this instant telegraphs that an aide of General Wallace has arrived there, who reports that our troops at Monocacy have given way, and that General Wallace has been badly defeated, the bridge having been abandoned. The reason given for their return is that the rebels were sceit near Ijams- ville, three miles west of Monrovia. It is perhaps proper for me to state, to be received for what it maybe worth, that Mr. Mantz, a reliable officer of our company, reports that a private scout of Ge Page 139 CHAP~ XLIX.1 139 CO1~T~ESPONDENCE, ETC.UNIO~. eral Sigels has just arrived at Plane No. 4, forty-six miks from Baltimore, who states there are 15,000 of the enemy on Old Liberty road, marching toward Baltimore. I at once advised Colonel Law- rence, chief of staff of General Wallace, to send scouts upon that road and to obtain accurate information as early as practicable. J. W. GARRETT, President. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 9, 18647.35 p. m. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: See my telegram in response to the President. Agent Mantz re- ports from Plane No. 4, at 7 p. in., that the two troop trains started west about 4 oclock; they stopped to get three days rations; and that when proceeding west two scouts called upon the road and or- dered the trains stopped, stating that our army was sadly defeated and was falling back over the railroad and pike, enemy followimig up. Things looked very badly, indeed. He adds that he really thinks there is some credit to be given to the report that Sigels scouts brought in, because he delivered it in writing to the colonel of the Sixth Maryland, and was partfcular in having it timed. His horse had been ridden very hard. The large bridge over the Monoc- acy, on Georgetown road, and one of the block-houses are reported burned. The battle is represented as having been very severe, the enemy largely outnumbering our forces. Our operator at No. 4 states that our forces are now retreating past that station on the National road. J. W. GARRETT, President Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 9, 186410.40 p:m. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: I am at this moment in receipt of the following dispatch from General Wallace: PLANE No. 1, July 9. (Received 8.33 p. in.) I did as I promised. Held the bridge to the last. They overwhelmed me with numbers. My troops fought splendidly. Losses fearful. Send me cars enough to Ellicott~s Mills to take up my retreating columns. Dont fail me. LEW. WALLACE, Miajor-Gemeral, Commanding. This would indicate the generals determination to retreat di- rectly to Baltimore. Can you send aid from Washington to hold with his forces an intermediate point that will jointly lead upon the defenses of Baltimore and Washington? We are preparing eqnip- ment as requested, and will send it promptly unless otherwise or- dered by you. If you desire any communication to General Wal- lace we can probably get it through by telegraph to Ellicotts Mills and courier from that point. The agent ot the Philadelphia road telegraphs at 9.25 that he learns that no troops will leave New York to-night. Three thousand are expected to leave New York to-mor- row. J. W. GARRETT Page 140 140 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND VA. rCHAP. XLI.X. CAMDEN STATION, BALTIMORE, July 9, 1864. (Received 11.50 p. in.) The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Baltimore is in great peril. We have been appointed by the mayor a committee to confer with yon npon this subject and to im- press upon you the absolute necessity of sending large re-enforce- ments. It is too late to organize the citizens to any extent before the enemy will be upon us. The committee are advised that it may be difficult to confer with you in person on account of the rapid ap-. proach of the enemy. Can we rely upon the prompt aid of the Government in sending re-enforcements? THOS. SWANN. EVAN T. ELLJCOTT. WM. E. HOOPER. THOS. S. ALEXANDER. MJCHL. WARNER. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK: WASHINGTON, July 9, 1864. GENERAL: In view of any conceivable probability of an attack on Washington, I feel it my duty to say that the most important re- enforcement we could have, and one to be obtained at least expense in proportion to its importance to the Army of the Potomac, would be the heavy artillery regiments formerly serving here. The First and Second Connecticut Regiments are serving as artillery regi- ments with that army and should not be disturbed, but the others, or most of them, are very much reduced in numbers, and through loss of field officers and numerical weakness very much injured in efficiency as infantry regiments. They are at best worth only so much infantry to General Grant. To the defenses of Washington they would be of value not to be estimated. The militia regiments now garrisoning the forts scarcely know how to load or fire the guns. These artillery regiments are experienced and skillful gunners~ know the guns and know the localities. The remnant of these regi- ments would furnish a full complement of experienced gunners to all the forts, and impart confidence to the militia troops now in the forts, and give to the defense a reliability which it cannot have, do what we may without them. J. G. BARNARD, Bri. Maj. Gen., Chief Engineer, Defenses of Washington. P. S.I am aware that one reg~iment, the New York Ninth, has been ordered back, but would wish that the other and far better regi- ments should likewise come so as to have in each fort gunners and officers familiar with the localities. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Jzdi, 9, 1864. Colonel TOWNSEND: All officers and men of the Signal Corps in the Department of Washington will report to General Augur for such temporary duty as he may assign them to. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff Page 141 CHAP. XLIX.I CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 141 WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, D. 0., July 9, 1864. Major-General AUGUR: GENERAL: Our operator has reached Rockyille, Md., with con- struction party. The Cavalry escort which was promised has not yet reported here. There is a company of cavalry at Rockville, and the captain says lie can give him twenty or twenty-five men if directed to do so. Will you please send an order for that purpose. I am, general, very respectfully, THOS. T. ECKERT, Major, & c. SPECIAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 232. Washington, July 9, 1864. * * * * * * * 38. Col. Thomas Wilhelm, Second Provisional Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, will report in person without delay to the com- manding general Department of Washington for assignment to the conimand of Forts Ethan Allen and Marcy. * * * * * * By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS,) HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D A. C., No. 168. ~ July 9, 1864. * * * * * * * 2. Brig. Gen. M. D. Hardin, U. S. Volunteers, having reported, in accordance with instructions from the War Department, for duty with the Twenty-second Army Corps, is hereby assigned to the command of Haskins division, headquarters in Washington City. 3. Col. J. M. Warner, First Vermont Heavy Artillery, is as- signed to the command of the First Brigade, Haskins division, headquarters at or in the vicinity of Tennallytown. 4. Lieut. Col. J. A. Haskin, aide-de-camp, is assigned to the com- mand of the Second Brigade, Hardins division, headquarters at Fort Stevens or Slocum, as he may select. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Augur: C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. HARDINS DIV., 22D A. C., DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, No. 80. ) Washington, July 9, 1864. In compliance with orders from department headquarters, the brigade heretofore designated as the Fim st Brigade of this diyision will hereafter be designated as the Second Brigade, and the Second Brigade of the division will be designated as the First Brigade. By command of Brigadier-General Hardin: R. CHANDLER, Assistant Adjutant General Page 142 142 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 9, 1864. Maj. D. W. C. THOMPSON, Commanding at ]Ifuddy Branch: MAJOR: The major-general coinm~nding directs that you watch closely the movements of the rebel force reported to have crossed the Monocacy. hi the event of the force moving in the direction of Washington. or the Baltimore and Washington Railroad, you will draw in gradually youi~ pickets and keep your command on the flank of the column, moving par4lel with it aiid keeping your ad- vance ahead of it, that information from time to time, as you may see fit, may be furnished these headquarters. The object of this, you will understand, is that the department may be duly apprised of the movement of the enemy, that none of your pickets may be cut off, and that you may be constantly in position to render such service as may be required from your command. I am, major, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and As8istant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CAMP, ]Ifuddy Branch, July 9, 1864. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff: COLONEL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this date with directions for the disposition of my com- mand. I have ordered my pickets withdrawn above Edwards Perry, and have swung them round to the right at Poolesville, Dawson- ville, Gerniantown, and Gaithersburg, with patrohs from mouth of the Monocacy to Barnesville, Clarksburg, and toward Brookeville, so as to cover mny camp and the roads to Washington from Freder- ick, as well as my force will permit. I have phaced all my surplus property on a canal-boat ready to send down, and have everything ready to break in light marching order as soomm as it may be neces- sary. I have organized a fatigue party to fell trees aimd obstruct the roads if the emmemny should nmove toward Wash ingtomi. Captain Eigenbrodt, Compamiy E, Second Massachusetts Cavalry, has just come in fromn the mouth of thie Monocacy, where lie has been pick- eting, with time information that our troops and tIme rebels have been fighting for several hours at Bnrkittstown [Buckeystown], on the Momiocacy. The cannonading commenced about 11 a. in., and was plainly heard in my camp. Also, that about 7,000 rebel cavalry and artillery passed through Adamstown, toward the Monocacy, this morning. Some of Captain Eigenbrodts men went withmii one mile of the battle, amid report a large force emigaged. They report that General Ricketts had arrived with some 6~00O men, near Fred- erick, from the Army of the Potomac, and that his forces were engaged to-day; also that the rebels who went through Adamstown this morning were commanded by General Lewis. A large smn()ke was seen later this afternoon near and to the left of Sugar Loaf Mountain from the Potomac, which might have been the bridge over tIme Monocacy at time Jumiction. I will do all I caim to hinde Page 143 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.LJNION. 143 and harass the enemy if lie comes toward Washington, and will keep headquarters advised of everything of importance that comes to my knowledge. I am, colonel, most respectfully, yours, D. W. C. THOMPSON, lliliajor Secon(t Massachusetts Ca vairy, Comdg. Post. HDQR~. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 2~D ARMY CoR1s, July 9, 1864. Colonel GAMBLE, Corn mart ci ing Camp Ston eman: Draw all the horses the Cavalry Bureau has for issue, and mount and equip as many men as you can with them, and do it as quickly as possible. Send for clothing, if necessary, at the same time, but d~ not delay for it. Report a battalion ready for the fidld by 1 o clock to-day. Respectfully, yours, C. C. AUGUR, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers. ALEXANDRIA, July 9, 18647 a. m. Major RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant-General: MAJOR: Company D, Eighth Illinois Cavalry, will leave for Fort Stevens at 4 oclock this morning. H. H. WELLS, Lieutenant-Colonel a n d Provost-Marshal- General. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY BRIGADE, Near Falls Church, Va., July 9, 1864. Lient. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, A ss ista nt Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff: COLONEL: I have the honor to report all quiet in this vicinity. Scouting parties which have returned report all quiet outside. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. R. LOWELL, JR., Colonel Second Massachusetts Cay., Conidg. Cay. Brig. - 0 CUMBERLAND, MD., July 9, 18649 a. m. (Received 11 a. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALtECK, Chief of Staff: Every possible effort is being made to push forward my whole command. The river is so low that only one division is in advance of this place, with one regiment of cavalry and a battery, all under General Sullivan. The a(lvance division is at Cherry Run, and will move forward as rapidly as possible. D. HUNTER, Major- General. (Transmitted to Gener~d Grant. Page 144 144 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W~ VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS DEFENSES OF MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Fort Duncan, July 9, 1864. Capt. H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutant- General: CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report that the captain of the canal- boat which lies near here states that he went to his house in Sharps- burg this a. in., where he learned that about 1,000 or 1,500 rebels were guarding a large lot of stores they had collected in the vicinity at or ~iear Shepherdstown, on the Maryland side of the Potomac that their pickets were up to Sharpsburg, and that they might soon move. I am, captain, respectfully, yours, & c., G. F. MERRIAM, Major and Chief of Artillery. HANCOCK, July 9, 1864. (Received 12 in.) Brig. Gen. B. F. KELLEY: GENERAL: General Imboden left Williamsport at 9 a. m. yester- day with about 1,500 men, going to Sharpsburg. Reports say the enemy are concentrating at Frederick. Respectfully, H. PEASE, Gaptain, & c. HANCOCK, July 9, 1864. General KELLEY: A citizen just from Hagerstown reports but a small squad of rebels there this a. m. Reports place them at Frederick. H. PEASE, Gaptain, & c. HEADQUARTERS, Monocacy, Md., July 9, 1864. (Received 9.15 a. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Cit ief of Staff: My cavalry skirmished with that of the enemy all day yesterday between Frederick City and South Mountain. At 5 p. m. they marched down to attack me, but retired. Shortly after I received intelligence that Breckinridge, with a heavy force, was moving on the Washington pike, and was within six miles of Urbana. The report was founded upon a telegram from an operator at or Pear Point of Rocks. Upon this I withdrew from Frederick and returned to this point (Frederick City Junction), where my line covers the Washington road, while the Baltimore pike is two miles and a half on my right. The rebel force in front of me at Frederick City COn- sisted of the brigades of McCausland and Johnson. My cavalry are reconnoitering up the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and down the left bank of the Monocacy. Colonel Clendemiin, my chief cavalry officer, reports that his men have found a skirmish line of the rebels about two miles and a half from the bridge at this Junction. LEW. WALLACE. iliajor- (Jeneral Page 145 CHAP. XLII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 145 CROSSING OF THE BALTIMORE PIKE AND RAILROAD, July 9, 1864. (Received 11.40 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Staff: I fought the enemy at Frederick Junction from 9 a. in. till 5 p. in., when they overwhelmed me with numbers. I am retreating with a foot-sore, battered, and half-demoralized column. Forces of the enemy at least 20,000. They do not seem to be pursuing. You will have to use every exertion to save Baltimore and Washington. Col- onel Seward, son of the Secretary, is wounded, and is a prisoner. Brigadier-General Tyler is a prisoner. I think the troops of the Sixth Corps fought magnificently. I was totally overwhelmed by a force from the direction of Harpers Ferry-arriving during the bat- tle. Two fresh regiments of the Sixth Corps are covering niy retreat. I shall try to get to Baltimore. LEW. WALLACE, Major-General, Commanding. WASHINGTON, Jaly 9, 186411.52 p. m. Maj. Gen. L. WALLACE, Commanding ]Iiliiddle Department I am directed by the President to say that you will rally your forces and make every possible effort to retard the enemys march on Baltimore. H. W. HALLECK, Miajor-General and Chief of Staff. BALTIMORE, MD., July 9, 186411 a. m. (Received 11.20 a. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: GENERAL: I have just received the following dispatch from Gen- eral Wallace, The enemy retreated from before Frederick City last night and General Wallace has sent his cavalry. He is now en route for Frederick and will follow with his whole command, dated Monocacy, July 8. General Ricketts command has gone forward, and all orders received have been obeyed. SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Lieutenant- Colonel and Assista ~ t Adjutant- General. HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, Md., July 9, 1864. General Kenly is respectfully requested to come to headquarters, as General Morris is here, and it is deemed important to have a con- ference. SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. 10 R RVOL XXXVII, PT I Page 146 146 OPERATIONS IN N. V A., W. VA., ~TD., AND PA. [CHAP. xux. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, IVashinqtou, D. 0., July 9, 186410.53 a. ni. COMMANDING OFFICER, Baltimore Any part of the Ninth New York Heavy Artillery which has or may reach Baltimore will be immediately sent to Washington. H. W. HALLECK ]Jlajur-(7euerul and Chief of Staff (Copy to General Augur.) HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY. Wash iflqtofl. 1). 0.. Jul~1 9. 18(411.25 p. m. Brig. Geii. . XV. W. MORRIS. BalI law All cavalry horses obtained iii Baltimore and vicinity will be sent to cavalry camp iii this city. H. W. HALLECK, Jiajor- (Thu erul a ad (Jh jef of Staff. (Copy furnished Colonel Ekin, Cavalry Burean.) BALTIMORE, MD., July 9, 1864S p. m. Colonel HARDIE, (Received 9.20 ~. in.) Washington: Information just received through Mr. Garrett. of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, that General Wallace bas been defeated in the engagement to-day at Monocacy, and that Wallaces forces are fall- ing back on the Baltimore pike from the Baltimore and Ohio Rail- road. No report as to loss or casnalties. I have just received relia~. ble information that the enemys pickets are within seven miles of Westminster, and there is a rumor that General Tylers scouts re- port a column of the enemy 15,000 strong on the Liberty pike, thirty miles from this city. Our position here is very weak, nearly all of the forces having been sent forward to Wallace. Shall I stop the troops coming through from New York ? This is the first informa- tion that we have received from Wallace. W. W. MORRIS, BrI. Briq. (Thu., COm(lg. Troops in Baltimore. WASHINGTON, July 9, 186411.25 p. in. Bvt. Brig. Gen. W. W. MORRIS, Baltimore, M(i. The Secretary of War (hirects that you assume coinniand of Balti- more and its defenses. You are authorized to stop ali(l use all troops fr6m New York ; also two regiments expected, via Harrisburg, from Johnsons Island. H. XV. HALLECK ]JIajor-Ueaeral and Chief of Staff Page 147 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 147 GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS, No. 1. Baltimore, July 9, 1864. In the absence of the major-general commanding I hereby assnme command of all the forces in the city and fortifications of Baltimore. W. W. MORRIS, Brevet Brigadier-General, U. S. Anny, Commanding GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS~ No. 2. Baltimore, July 9, 1864. Brig. Gen. H. H. Lockwood, having tendered his services, is hereby assigned to the command of all the forces called out by the mayor and officered by the Union Leagues of Baltimore. By comman(I of Brevet Brigadim-General Morris J. GALES RAMSAY, Lientcuant ((WI Act uuj Assi.~tuut Ad/ida ntGeneral. HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Buitnuole, July 9. 1864. Brig. Gen. J. R. KENLY: GENERAL : I have the honor to inform on that Colonel Woolley, proxrost~marsl~~l, has beei iiistriicteil to 1101(1 Company D. Ouc hun (lre(l and fiftyninth ( )hio National (4nard, in rea(lilless at the Sol iliers Rest, to coml)lXr with your or(lers. Colonel Jeitries will (iive instructions to Major Harlan. at Camp l3radford, to let you have all the men he cmi spare for (luty in the small forts between Charles street avenue an(l Fort Washington. Colonel Jeifries will also give instructions to turn over to you 1 00 men recruite(l for Alexan (ICr s heavy artillery. They can be used at Fort No. 1 at the gulls. He has also 200 mcii of the new recruits for 100-days regiment (Twelfth Maryland) ; lie will turn them over to you. and you will distribute them among the other companies of your command, thereby strengthening them. I presume you have surplus muskets enough if not, make requisitioii at once. Tile company from Camp Carroll had better be posted in Forts No. 2 to 7~-. Your command, by using the recruits named, will be increased over 300 men. Please make a jndi6ious (listribution of them. Please make a report of your action as early as possible. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant A(juta nt-General. HDQRS. THIRD SEPARATE BRIG., EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 9, 1864. Col. L. J. JACKSON, (Jomu(iq. I ~)9th Oh 10 A(diOti(d Guar(i, Bait unore The brigadiergeneral commanding (lirects that you send one coin pany of the colnlnall(l at Camp Bradford to the first toll-gate on the Reisterstown road, and to keep up a communication with them fro Page 148 148 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. Camp Bradford until further orders. The toll-gate is at or near the junction of the Reisterstown and Druid Hill Park roads. Comply immediately. A. G. HKNNISEE, Captain and Acting Assistant Adjatant-General. Lient. Col. JAMES A. HARDIE, BALTIMORE, MD., July 9, 1864. Assistant Ad~dant-General, Washington, D. .0. I am directed by General Morris to inform ypu that lie has noti- fied the military commandant at Philadelphia that an attempt will be made to cut the railroad between Philadelphia and Wilmington. SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., 8TH ARMY CORPS, No. 173. Baltimore, July 9, 1864. * * * * * * * 3. The officer in charge of detachment of the Ninth Regiment New York Heavy Artillery will, upon arrival in this city, proceed at once by railroad to Washington, D. C~, with the troops under his command, in accordance with order of Major-General Halleck, Chief of Staff. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- Gene~al. Maj. H. B. JUDD, BALTIMORE, MD., July 9, 1864. 0oin~nanding, Wilmington, Del.: If possible, organize two or three companies at once, and protect the railroad bridges between Wilmington and Baltimore. Immedi- ate action is necessary. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General. Maj. H. B. JUDD, U. S. Army, BALTIMORE, MD., July 9, 1864. Wilmington, Del.: The brigadier-general commanding directs that you use every effort to organize and arm the citizens of Delaware for the protec- tion of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad. You will arm all comivalescents au(l all capable of 1)earing arms about the hospital for this purpose. A. G. HENNISEE, Captain and Acting Assistant Aclju ta at- General Page 149 CHAP. XLIX.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.ITNION. 149 Lieutenant-Colonel LAWRENCE, WIi~MIN4ToN, July 9, 1864. Assi8tant Adjtdan f-General: Your instructions shall be Carried out as speedily as })ossible. HENRY B. JUDD, Major, U. S. Army. HARRISBURG, PA., July 9, 186410 a. in. (Received 2 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Extracts froni your dispatch to me yesterday in relation to chang- ing the manner of mustering in the 100-days men were giveu to the Governor. In reply I received the following, and now understand- ing that it was expected a copy would be furnished you, it is hereby forwarded: EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, Harrisburg, July 8,1864. GENERAL: I will of course do all in my power to raise the men called by the President under existing orcfers, which you say cannot be changed, and am happy to notice that I am to co-operate with you and have the benefit of your experience and judgment. It is proper, however, that I should say that my opinion as to the manner of muster remains unchanged. It has been found in this State that we were always successful in filling requisitions for troops made by the Government when they were mustered by companies, and never when compelled to hold theni until regiments could be formed. That is my judgment as established by experi- ence. The men should be mustered by companies or less ~ban companies, and the commencement of the 100-days service be counted from the (lay regimental organi zations are formed. We will, under the circumstances, do all we can to serve the Government. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. G. CURTIN. D. N. COUCH, Major- General. HARRISBURG, July 9, 186410.15 a. m. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, (Receive(l 2.30 ix in.) Secretary of War, or Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: If you have any batteries of light artillery that can })e spared, please send four rifled ones. D. N. COUCH, Major- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 9, 1864-4 ~ m. Major-General COUCH, Harrisburg: We have no batteries that can be spared. Everything of the sort was sent to General Grant ten days ago except what are absolutely needed here. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of IVar Page 150 I ~iO OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HARRISBURG, PA., July 9, 1864. (Received 8 p. in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War~~ Following (lisl)atch reCeive(l here. Not alloWed to l)e sent to Bal- timore only in snl)stalLce PARKER5BURG. July 810 J). 111. W. P. SMITH, Baltimore: Have shipped up to this time about 5,700 troops, 350 cavalry horses, 20 six- horse wagons and horses, all headquarters horses an(l l)aggage. No more troops here, nor any expected to night. None have had to wait a lm)luentfor transporta- tion. Everything bean working well on branch to-day. L. R. COFFRAN. D. N. COUCH, Major- Gen eral. HARRISBURG, PA., July 9, 1864. (R~ceived 10.30 p. in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secrelar?, of JYar: Your dispatch of 4 tins p. nTl. in regar(l to batteries received. My cavalry occnpied Hagerstown at 6 p. in. My whole force in the Valley consists of about 130 cavalry, 200 infantry, and 4 pieces of artillery, infantry and artillery are in Chambersburg. A few en- eniy are reported between Hagerstown an(l Sharpsbnro. D. N. COUCH, Major- General. HARRISBURG, PA.. July 9, 1864. (Received i0.Th p. in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secrelary of JYar: Following jnst received from Greencastle JULY 9,1864. Here is a statement of a black luau; his name is George Ferry. He says he was servant in Forty-seventh Battalion of rebel cavalry, which is comnianded by Major Harman, 300 strong. He heard rebel officers say their force is from 40,000 to 50,000, but his own opirnon about 30,000 men. Says there is Whartons division, Vaughns division, MeCauslands brigade of cavalry, Earlys and Rodes divisions. Says that Breckinridge is in command of all the forces ; that the rebel forces are lying along the Potomac River from Slnorpsburg, Boonsborough. Middletown, and on toward Frederick, Md. Says lie heard Colonel Jackson and Captain Bushier [?] say, in conversation together, that the rebel forces here were from 40,000 to 50,000. This is Col. William L. Jackson. in conimnawl of a brigade of rebels. He says they stated that this movement was to (iraw Grant off from Richniond. He says he left ~he rebels on Friday, 8th instant. neal Sharpsburg. Says lie heard the rebel officers ~ay force was at Dublin Depot. on the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad. MICHAEL GRAHAM. Graham is ~ re1ii~b1e scout. D. ~. COUCH, Major- General Page 151 CHAP. XLIX.) COIIiIESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 151 HARRISBURG, PA., July 9, 1864. Maj. T. M. VINCENT~ Ass isia itt A~jidanl- General: I have no reason to believe that a regiment will be organized in this State within two days to come. I yesterday asked the Secretary to have batteries mustered in by companies. No reply. The same authority should be given as regards cavalry, as the latter can only be used as scouts, and not many are needed or I)eihaps can be re~ cruited. D. N. COUCH, ih& or- Ge U eral. WAR I)EPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, Wash in glon, July 9,1864. Major-General COUCH, Coiu rnandiu.q, Harrisburg, Pa. Your telegram this (late, relative to musters of artillery and cav- alry by companies, received. The cavalry can be mustered by coin- panies, and this is authority therefor. If you have the cannon, this is authority to muster the artillery by companies. If not, it can only be received as infantry, there being 110 cannon here that can be sent you. By order THOMAS M. VINCENT, Ass ista at Adjutant- General. ADJUTANT-GENERALS OFFICE, July 9, 1864. Major-General COUCH, Comrnandinq, Harrisburg, Pa.: Your telegram* of to-day, transmitting extracts from reply of Governor, relative to chamiging manner of mustering 100-days men, received. In reply the Secretary of War directs me to say that if the term of service be reckoned from the date of regimental organi- zation, as stated in your telegram to be proposed l)y Governor Curtin, the principal objection to mustering in by comI)auies will be obviated. You niay therefore adopt, in comijunction with the Governor, the modification he suggests; having, however, tue explicit statement iii writing that the term of service is to be reckoned from tile date of regimem~tal organization and not from the (late of company mus- ter, so as to avoid all misunderstanding with the troops. Please inforni me should this plan be adopted. THOMAS M. VINCENT, Assistant Adjutant-General. ADJUTANT-GENERALS OFFICE, July 9, 1864. ADJUTANT-GENERAL PENNSYLVANIA. Harrisburg Will you please inform me how many reginients of 100-days troops you have now orgaiiize(l. Mustering officers are prepare(l *See p. 149 Page 152 I ~i2 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MI)., AND PA. [CFIAP. XLIX. and instructed to muster regiments l)iolnl)tly, so SOOII as I)resente(l to them. What is prospect as to the speedy organization of the force called for? THOMAS M. VINCENT, Assistant Adjutant- General (Same to adjutants-general of New York and Massachusetts.) HARRISBURG, PA., July 9, 1864. Maj. THOMAS M. VINCENT, (Received 8 ~. in.) Assistant Adj~ttant-Gteneral: We have no regim.ental organizations as yet, but companies are being organized and will be formed into regiments for muster as rapidly as they report. An officer has gone to Philadelphia to co- operate with General Cadwalader in hastening organization as rapidly as possible. Many authorizations to raise companies have been issued, but in this State the middle of the harvest season is not a favorable period to recruit men for a service requiring them tc leave their homes. We hope for and will do the best. A. L. RUSSELL, Adjutant- General. Major SCHULTZE. WAYNESBOROUGH, July 9, 18643.30 a. m. Assistant Adjutant-General: Fletcher states that Earlys and Breckinridges commands crossed on the morning of the 7th. Nothing was said in my dispatch about Franklin County; it was Frederick County. I sent Fletchers dis~ patch as lie gave it to me. What I sent [in] regard to myself is true. Two more men have just returned from Wolfsville, on the South Mountain. They were in the enemys camp at this point Vv olfsville. The enemy crossed the mountain at Boonsborough. The enemy told them they were moving up their artillery and fortify- ing South Mountain near the old battle-field. The enemys camp these men were in numbered about fifty infantry. There is a chain of pickets stretched across the mountain at that point. Chine is the name of the man that gives this information. JNO. B. BURT, Major and Aide-de-Cfamp. GETTYSBURG, July 9, 1864. Major-General COUCH: Several scouts just in; one was within four miles of Frederick at noon to-(lay; reports heard firing in vicinity of Frederick, and dense smoke of buildings or forage burning. Frederick is in possession of the rebels. Saw citizens who left after the rebels entered, and they estimated the force of the enemy at from 30,000 to 40,000 men. Rebel cavalry entered Creagerstown when lie was there and pursued him for some distance. There were scouting parties of rebels at Woodsborough to-day stealing horses amid robbing stores. They all appear to be moving southeast from the mountains. Scouts ar Page 153 (Thxp. XLIX.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNION. 153 also at Monterey this evening, on the road between this alL(I Hagers- town, sixteen miles from here; reported to be Imbodens men; came in Sabillasville road, forty in number. DAVID WILLS, Chairman of Executive Committee. HARRISBURG, July 9, 1864. (Received 8.30 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON: We are moving a very large amount of both Government and private freight on our road, and wish to continue to do so as long as we are safe from attack by the rebels. We are unable to get any information of their movements, either from State or military offi- cers. I will be very much obliged if you will keep me advised of their whereabouts, so that we may be able to prevent any property falling into their possession should they cut the road. J. D. CAMERON, Pres ide itt. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, July 9, 18648.55 p. in. J. D. CAMERON, Esq., Harrisburg: We experience the same difficulty you do to get reliable informa- tion, but perhaps in greater degree. Our last inte]ligence from Mr. Garrett, at Baltimore, who reports that General Wallace was de- feated to-day at Monocacy, an(l that his force is now retreating to- ward Baltimore pnrsued by the enemy. We have no report from General Wallace. I will endeavor to keep you advised as long as there is communication, which may be interrupted any moment. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. WASHINGTON, July 9, 186412.47 p. m. Major-General CADWALADER, Philadelphia, Pa.: Organize a board to examine hospitals, and send immediately to General Augur, at Washington, all convalescents capable of defend- ing the forts and rifle-pits. They will be given a temporary organiza- tion for that purpose. and are not to be required to march. All offi- cers eapable of such duty will be sent with them. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. JULY 9,186410.30 p. m. COMMANDING OFFICER, Philadelphia: I am directed by General Morris to inform you that he has relia- ble information that an attempt will be made to-night to destroy a part of the railroad between Wilmington and Philadelphia, but at what particular point is not known. SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 154 I ~4 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. V A., MI)., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. PHILADELPhIA, .1ib~ 9, 1 864. (Received 1() p. in.) Secretary STANTON: The public excitement and uncertainty regarding affairs in Mary- land aiI(l Virginia is so great that only a (lispatch from yourself to General Dix can relieve it. is there any piosiect of receiving one to-night ? W. W. FULTON, Per HASSON. NEW YORK, N. Y., July 9. 1864. (Received 8.50 a. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary (4 J4T(~p. Your (lispatch of last night is just received. On 1)eing a(lvised by you that a call had been made on Governor Seymour for tjoops I telegraphed him, asking when it wonl(l l)e filled, advising him that I wante(l two regimentsone for this city and one for Elmirato take the place of the Veteran Reserves, aiid tendering my services to aid him. To this dispatch no answer has been received. Major- General Sandford inform~ed me yesterday that the Governor had an- thorized him to send 4,500 from this city immediately, and General Duryea 1.500 from Brooklyn. bnt that time order had l)eell revoked. This information was confirmed by omme of Gemieral Sandfords aides at 10 oclock last evening. There is a very bad state of things here. and I think three regiments of reliable State troops are indispensable to the preservation of ovder an(l for the security of the public prop- erty. JOHN A. DIX, ]Ilajor- General. WASrnNoToN. D. 0., July 9, 18641230 a. in. Major-General Dix, Yea York. The troops raised in New York by General Sandford should be hurried forward to Baltimore with all possible dispatch. H. W. HALLECK. Major- Uen eral an(l Chief of Staff. NEW YORK, N. Y., Jab1 9, 1864. (Received 12.20 ~ in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of TYar: I am directed by Governor Seymour to send 3,50() men from my division under the Presidents call. To what l)lace shall I direct them? Will a regiment of 600 light artillerists. (lismounted, be available? C. W. SANDFOP~D Page 155 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNIO~. 155 WAR DEPARTMENT, July 9. 18641.45 p. m. Major-General SANDFORD, Yew York: Your telegram just received. Please forward your troops without delay to Washington by railroad, reporting to General Halleck each shipment. The light artillery will be useful as infantry in the forti- fications. EDWIN M. STANTON. Secrete ry of IVar. ALBANY, N. Y., July 9, 1864. (Received ~ P. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Staff: Dispatch this moment received from General Sandford, of New York, that 3,500 men will be sent immediately from his division. I have issued an order to fill up the militia force of the State to 75,000 men. I will send the assistant adjutant-general to the city to-day., to expedite matters. I will advise you from time to time of the progress of volunteering. HORATIO SEYMOUR. WASHINGTON, July 10, 18642.3() l~ in. Lieutenant-General GRANT Your dispatch to General Halleck referring to what I may think in the present emergency is shown me. General Halleck says we have absolutely no force here fit to go to the field. He thinks that with the 100-days m~n and invalids we have here we can defend Washington, anti scarcely Baltimore. Besides thesQ there are about 8,000, not very reliable, under Howe, at Harpers Ferry, with Hunter approaching that point very slowly, with what number I suppose you know better than I. Wallace, with some odds and ends and l)art of what caine up with Ricketts, was ~so 1)ad~y l)CatCll yesterday at Monocacy that what is left can attelul)t Ho more than to (lefen(l Baltimore. What we shall get in from Pennsylvania and New York will scarcely be worth counting, I fear. Now, what I think is that you should l)l~ovi(le to retain your 1101(1 where you are, cer- tainly, and bring the rest with you personally, and make a vigorous etfortto (lestroy the enemys force in this vicinity. I think there is really a fair chamice to do this if th~ movement is prompt. This is what I think, upon.your suggestion, and is not an order. A. LINCOLN, President of the United States. CITY POINT, VA., July 10, 186410.30 p. m. (Received 7 a. mu. 11th.) A. LINCOLN, President of the United States: I have sent from here a whole corps, commanded ~by an excellent officer, besides over 3,000 other troops. One (hivision of the Nine Page 156 156 OP1F~ATtON~4 IN N. VA., W. VA., Mi)., AM) PA. [cHAP. XLIX. tecuth Corps, 6,000 strong, is 110W 011 its way to Washington, one steamer loaded with these troops having passe(l Fort Monroe to-day. They will probably reach Washington to-morrow night. This force under Wright will be able to compete with the whole force with Ewell [Early]. Before more troops can be sent from here Hnnter will be able to join Wright, in rear of the enemy, with at least 10,000 men, besides a force sufficient to hold Maryland Heights. I think, on reflection, it would have a bad effect for me to leave here, and with General Ord at Baltimore, and Hunter and Wright with the forces following the enemy up, could do no good. I have great faith that the enemy will never be able to get back with mncli of Ills force. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. WASHINGTON, July 10, 186412.30 a. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, Oily Point, Va.: Dispatch* just received from General Wallace, who admits a sen- ous defeat at Mon ocacy Junction to-day. He is in full retreat on Baltimore with, lie says, his column demoralized. A part of Ricketts division is covering his retreat. He estimates tile ellernys force at 20,000. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Ohief of Staff. CITY POINT, VA., July 10, 186412.30 p. m. (Received 9 p. in.) Major-General HALLEcK, Ohief of Staff: I have sent no troops to Baltimore except Ricketts division, and the dismounted cavalry. Two divisions, tile balance of the Sixth Corps, are now on their way to Washington, the advance having sailed at 10 a. m. The remainder are embarking and starting as fast as the steaiuiers are loaded. I have sent General Ord to Washington. I would give more for him as a commallder in the field than mo,st of the generals now in Maryland. Probably it would be well to seIld him to Baltimore to command and hold tile place, forcing into service for the purpose, if necessary, all citizens capabk of bearing arms. He should also have discretion to move out against the enemy. All other force, it looks to me, should be collecte(l in rear of the enemy about Edwards Ferry an(I follow him up and cut off retreat if possi- ble. All losses sustained by loyal citizens can be paid back to them by contributions collected from rebel sympathizers after tile enemy is got rid of. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. *See of July 9, received 11.40 p. in., p. 145 Page 157 CHAP. XLIX.] 157 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jnly 10, 18643.30 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point: Your telegram of 6 p. m. yesterday is received. Whether you had better come here or remain there is a question upon which 1 cannot advise. What you say about getting into Earlys rear is perfectly correct, but unfortunately we have no forces here for the field. All such forces were sent to you long ago. What we have here are raw militia, invalids, convalescents from the hospitals, a few dismounted batteries, and the dismounted and disorganized cavalry sent up from James River. With these we expect to defend our immense depots of stores and the line of intrenchments around the city; but what can we do with such forces in the field against a column of 20,000 veterans? One-half of the men cannot march at all. The only men fit for the field was Ricketts division, which has been defeated and badly cut up under Wallace. If the remains can hold Baltimore till we can re-enforce it I shall be satisfied. I sent invalid troops from here this morning to assist them. I can draw nothing from Harpers Ferry till Hunter effects his junction. When Hunters army gets within reach and the Sixth Corps arrives what you propose can probably be done. Sullivans division has reached Hedgesville, and Crooks is passing Cumberland. How strong these are and where the remainder of Hunter~ s army is I cannot ascertain. Rumor says that it has lost almost everything and is badly cut up. Only one battalion of heavy artillery has reached here; the other two went with Ricketts, and what is left of them is probably retreating oii Baltimore. We are impressing horses to remount the cavalry. It arrives destitute of everything; there is necessary delay in preparing it for service. H. W. HALLECK, llIciJor- General and Chief of Staff. CITY POINT, VA., July 10, 1864. Major-General MEADE, Commanding, & c. Not receiving any reply from General Lee to communications sent on the 8th, I begin to believe it possible that lie may have gone on the Maryland campaign, taking with him considerable re-enforce- nients from the army in your front. I think it advisable to make a reconnaissaiice around toward the Weldon road, pushing out skir- mishers to make the enemy develop himself, and to ascertain if this be the fact. Sheridan might get up 3,000 of his best cavalry to move with such a reconmiaissance. The object would be solely to ascertain if the enemy still occupies his position in full force, and if this can be ascertained without going to the Weldon road, either by swinging around a heavy line of skirmishers from Hancocks front to drive in the enemys advance pickets and make him develop behind his works, or if it is certainly known by deserters who have come in within the last twenty-four hours that iio movement has taken place it will be satisfactory. ~. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. Page 158 158 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD.. AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. JULY 10, 186412 midnight. Lieutenant~Genera1 GI~ANT: fI~NI~RAL: Yo movements have been repoited by (leserters; on the contrary, they all agree in stating Hills, Longstreets, and Beaure- gards forces to be in our front. A negro woman caine in to-night who ilves near the ~Aeldon railroad, who says she hear(l the sol- diers say that yestet(lay General Lee made it known he would grant a thirty-days furlough to any soldier who would cal)tllre a Yankee soldier. I think this plausible, as he un(loubtedly desires to know what detachments, if any, you are making. Last night the Sixth Corps when leaving ma(ie a great deal of noise, beating marches, blowing calls, and making bonfires of their cain ps this attracted the attention of the enemy, and this inormug at (I aylight they ad- vanced on a J)ortion of the SeColl(l Coi[)5 1)iCkCts, (ryilig out The Yankees are gone. Our pickets reeeive(l them with a brisk fire, (lriving them back, when all was (Juiete(l, ail(l has remained so diii ing the day. The reconnaissance you suggest can be made. I see no advantage in swinging ronn(l the left of the Second Corps, as I am satisfied it will only result in confronting the enemy in his works, but the corps, with the cavalry, can be sent on the Weldon road, which will, I have no (lonbt, (levelol) a force of the enemy, and per. haps bring some out of the Petersburg lines it will take to-morrow, however, to get the cavalry up here. There have l)een several de- serters in to-day, some coming in as late as 10 a. In., up to which time there had beemi no changes in Hills or Longstreets corps ; they knew nothing of Beauregards Corl)s. Unless otherwise directed, I shall send the Second Corps to the Weldon road as soon as I can get a brigade of cavalry up here to go with it. I have just learned that two mnemi from the Forty-eighth Mississippi, Mahones division, Hills corps, have been captured by our men, they having come into the trenches to exchange papers. These men say they have heard noth- ing of any recemit movement of any part of their army, and that Hill amid Longstreet are now in our front. I have a scout out who ex- pects to get into Petersburg, but I (10 not look for his return before to-morrow night. GEO. G. MEADE, - 2iliujor- General, Corn ma ndinq. CITY POINT, VA., July 10, 1864. Major-General MEADE. Gommanding, & e. Your dispatch of 12 just received. It would seeni to (1uiet all apprehemision about Lee or any considerable portion of his force being gone, and, therefore, obviate the necessity of making any (lemonstration. Unless necessary, I would prefer beiiig quiet until we make a real move, an(l will take what you report as being sufficient evidence of Lee and his forces being still in our front. There is great alarm felt in Washivmgton. Wallace has been whipped at Monocacy bridge, and (lriv& i1 back in great confusion. He had with him a l)art of Ricketts division. I have semit Ord up there to comman(l Baltimore, and to l)PC55 into Service every ai)le- bodied man to defemi(l the place, amid asked that Wright be semit with his two divisions ami(l the one (livisiomi of tIme Nineteemuth Corps, Page 159 ChAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 159 podion of which passed Fort Monroe about noon to-day, to form a junction with Hunter, who must be at Harpers Ferry to-night, and for them to follow up in the enemys rear. Taking all together everything looks favorable to me, but I want to avoid the possibil- ity of Lee getting off with a great part of his force without taking advantage of it. I think you had better order Sheridan to get ready for service as soon as I)ossible, but with the assurance that his troops will not be used until it is necessary. U. S. GRANT. Lie a tena nt- General. CITY PoINT, July 10, 186410.30 a. rn. (Received 4.30 p. in.) Brig. Gen. M. C. MEIGs, Q ?IarterinasterGeuc ral General Wright left at 10 a. m. His troops number 11,000. They are embarking rapidly. There are boats enough here now for 7,000. I expect more boats will arrive in time. General Wrights artillery and trains are left behind, RUFUS INGALLS Q uarterniaster. FORT MONROE, VA., July 10, 18641 p. in. (Received 9 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff. Steamer Crescent has just arrived with troops from New Orleans, and has been ordered to Washington. .,-. ~. SHAFFER, Colonel and Chief of Staff. NEAR CHATTAHOOCHEE, July 10, 18646A10 a. m. (Received 2 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: The enemy this morning burned his bridges across the Chatta- hoochee, the railroad bridge included. If General Grant has notli- ing particular for Hunter, Crook, an(l Averell to (10, and if they be in the Kanawha Valley. as is reported, they could be well employed by going to Abingdon, smashing up things in that quarter, and ttmn going over in North Carolina. W. T. SHERMAN, Ma.jo ,- General. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, ~Jd1j 10, 1864. CHIEF OF CAVALRY BUREAU: All the einployt~s of the Cavalry Bureau and the men at Gies borough Point will 1)e opoanized into eOmpaiiies and regiments, ~rinetl aiid prepared for the defenSe of tile dC1)Ot aNAl St~d)1eS. H. W. HALLECK, ilajor-Geacral atul Chief of Staff Page 160 160 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [Ca& i~. XLIX. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 10, 18641.50 a. m. (Received 2 a. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War.: I am just in receipt (1.45 a. in.) of telegram from Marriottsville, stating that the two trains with troops have passed that point. These trains have, therefore, escaped capture, and are now proceed- ing to Baltimore. Having no response to my telegram of 11.20 last p. in. at 12. :~o a. m. we forwarded to Ellicotts Mills three locomo- tives with ninety large cars, in accordance with General Wallaces request. We also sent upon the first train telegraph operators, with instruments, to open an office at Ellicotts Mills for the occasion. General Wallace on his arrival at that point will, therefore, be in telegraphic communication with your Department and with Balti- more. J. W. GARRETT, President Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. WAR DEPARTMENT, JOHN W. GARRETT, Esq., Baltimore: July 10, 18648.20 a. m. General Halleck was directed to give instructions in i~eply to your telegram of 11.20 p. m. If he failed to do so your action was a proper precaution under any state of circumstances. If ~ou have re~ ceived anything later than yonr dispatch of 1.50, which is the latest date received from you, please inform me, and also state what troops were in the trains mentiQued. I think it will turn out that Wal- laces troops are in better condition than he supposed last night. EDWIN M. STANTON. CAMDEN STATION, MD.. Jidy 10, 1864. (Received 1.15 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: The two trains of troops arrived in Baltimore at 5 this a. in. On these trains were 200 wounded, who displaced a great number of men who joined General Wallace. The remainder were General Ricketts, who had not been in battle. I advised Colonel Lawrence, assistant adjutant-general, immediately of their arrival. General Kenly was placed in command, and this force distributed promptly for the defense of the city. Our tvains have been at Ellicotts Mills since 2 a. in., awaiting the retreating column. At 11.15 a. m. our agent there telegraphs: Troops arriving slowly. We pr~pose to load them as they arrive, as there are no officers here in charge of troops. There is now firing going on in the rear in two different directions. Enemy pushing the rear slowly. Up to this hour (11.15 a. in.) the first train is not loaded. Some wounded who have reached in wagons and ambulances are being loaded there. I have no telegram from General Wallace, who has not yet arrived at Ellicotts Mills. Since my dispatch of 1.50 this a. in. I received no telegram from General Halleck during the night. J. W. GARRETT, President Page 161 CRAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 161 CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 10, 1864. (Received 4.40 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secrelary of War: Our agent at Ellicotts Mills telegraphs at 2.35 that General Wal- lace had arrived there, and was then directing the forwarding of troo~ from that point to Baltimore. I telegraphed General Wal- lace at once the importance of communicating the position and con- diticn of his forces for the information of your Department. I trust he has telegraphe~1 directly, as I have yet no response. From conversation with an officer who came up on the troop train which arrived at 5 a. in., i find that all the troops of General Ricketts were discharged from these cars, an d were placed in position as the rear guard of General Wallaces column. Their place upon the cars, in addition to the wounded, was filled with stragglers, and those who had been engaged with the enemy. The troops, therefore, which were thus added to the defense of Baltimore are not of the character heretofore reported. General Wallace has just ordered ammunition for artillery to Ellicott~s Mills. which Colonel Woohley states will speedily be sent to our statioii, where a train awaits it. J. W. GARRETT. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 10, 1864. (Received 5.25 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: The agent at Parkersburg reports that 1,200 troops were shipped yesterday, the 9th, closing General Sullivans command. He states that General Crooks command is on the way to Parkersburg, and that the last shipments of this force were made from Charleston yesterday. Also, 1.600 cavalry were expected to arrive during last~ night. and that lie had made arrangements to commence loading them at daylight this a. in. Our engineer at Back Creek reports that the officers in command advised a cessation of work upon the reconstruction of that bridge, and adds that military appearances there were yesterday ~unfavorable. J. W. GARRETT, President. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 10, 1864. (Received 9.05 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: We have a greatly improved report of the position of General Hunter, having just received the following dispatch from General Kelley: CLJMBERLAND, July 10, 1864. General Sullivans advance entered Martinsburg to-day. Took many prisoners and much material. He will occupy it to-morrow with his division. Sullivan com- mands the advance of General Hunters forces. I have ordered Mr. Porter to push the repairs at Back Creek bridge as rapidly as possible. J. W. GARRETT. 11 Ii RVOL XXXVII, PT I Page 162 162 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., A1~D PA. [ChAP. XLIX. WASHINGTON, D. C., July .10, 1864. General AUGUR: The regiment of Veteran Reserves from New York will return to Baltimore and report to General Morris for duty in the fortifica- tions. Telegraph to General Morris when they leave, so that he may be rea(ly to receive them. H. W. HALLIECK Major- General and Oh i6f 4 St~aff. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Jnly 10, 1864. General AUGUR: Major-General McCook will report to you for duty. You will assign him to the command of the Reserve Camp. H. W. HALLECK, Mcijor-Geueral and Chief of Staff. Assign General Paine with him, if you deem best. H. W. H. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D A. C., No. 169. July 10, 1864. * * * * * * * 2. Maj. Gen. A. McD. MeCook, U. S. Volunteers, having reported to Ihese headquarters for (luty, is hereby assigne(l to the command of the Reserve Camp, Fourteenth street. 3. Brig. Gen. H. E. Paine. U. S. Volunteers, having reported for duty, is hereby assigned to duty with Maj. Gen. A. McD. McCook, Reserve Camp. He will report in person for duty without delay. * * * * * * * 6. The Second District of Columbia Volunteers, having rel)orte(1 at these headquarters, is hereby assigned to the command of Major- General McCook, commanding Reserve Camp, Fourteenth street, and will be reported by its commanding officer for (luty accordingly. 7. The Second Regiment Massachusetts Cavalry, Lieut. Col. C. Crowninshield commanding, is hereby assigned to the command of Major-General McCook, commanding Reserve Camp, and will be reported for duty without delay accordingly. By comniand of Major-General Augur C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON. 22D ARMY CORPS, July 10, 1864. Colonel WISEWELL. JIiilitary Gore rn or, 1Vashington Give the necessary instructions at once to tlje guards at the bridge over the Eastern Branch that no citizen will be permitted to cross either way, except on a pass from these headquarters or the War Department. Respectfully, yours, C. C. AUGUR, Major- General, U. S. Voimtuteer.~ Page 163 CH~. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.U NION. 163 It is understood that such instructions already exist in reference to soldiers, except those frorti the forts on this side and the cavalry camp, who must have the pass of their brigade commander. C. C. AUGUR, ]Iifajor- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, - July 10, 1864. Maj. Gen. A. MoD. McCooK, Gommanding Reserve Camp, Fourteenth Street. GENERAL: Brig. Gen. H. E. Paine has been ordered to report to you for duty, also the following regiments, viz: One regiment Vet- eran Reserve Co ps; Second District of Columbia Volunteers, Col- onel Alexander; one regiment of cavalry. They wilt be sent you on arrival. Application has also been made for a commissary of subsistence and quartermaster, who will report to you for duty as soon as they report. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 10, 1864. Maj. J. A. HALL, Commanding Camp Barry: MAJOR: The major-general commanding directs that you order the two batteries held in rea(lilless to report to Major-General Mc- Cook, commanding Reserve Camp, on Fourteenth street, near Crys- tal Spring. Please notify these headquarters of the names of bat- teries and when they start. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant. C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 10, 1864. Major-General MOCOOK, Commanding Reserce Camp: GENERAL: I am directed to inform you that two batteries have been ordered to report to you. Respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 10, 1864. Major-General MOCOOK, Commanding Reserve ~Jamp, & c.: GENERAL: Major Cutting reports from Reno: Orderly just in from Major Fry. Major Fry two miles from here, All quiet. N Page 164 164 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHiP. XLIX. enemy to be seen in his front. The major-general commanding suggests that the enemy may have m6vedto our right, Haskins front, and that it would be well to examine. I am, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. HARDINS DIvIsIoN, 22n ARMY CORPS, DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, Washington, D. C., July 10, 18645.30 p. m. Col. J. M. WARNER, Commanding First Brigade: The general commanding directs that you move without delay the companies which now occupy Batteries Cameron, Parrott, Kemble, and Vermont to the front line of your brigade and in the vicinity of Forts Simmons and Mansfield, and place them in such weak points in your line as you deem most advisable. A small squad or guard should be left with those batteries to take care of ~*he property. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. CHANDLER, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., HARDINS DIv., 22D ARMY CORPS, Fort Reno, July 10, 1864. (Received 9.50 p. in.) Captain CHANDLER, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Headquarters Hardins -Thmston: Captain Wells, Eighth Illinois Cavalry, has just arrived with sev- enty men. Was detached from the army at Frederick. He awaits instructions here. Captain Wing, of same regiment, sent out - yes- terday with a detachment of fifty men from here, has returned; re- ports the enemy were held in check at Rockville one and one-half hours by a small portion of Major Frys command. The engage ment occurred about 3 p. m. He thinks the enemy in small force. Major Fry, with 400 of his command, is at our picket-station on the Rockville pike, about two miles to the front, and is nearly out of ammunition. We have none of that descriptionthe Spencer or Henry cartridge: Major Fry has been falling back in confusion. Reports he is pursued by the enemy. Cavalry aiid artillery one and one-half miles in rear. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WARNER Colonel First Vermont Artillery, Commanding. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 10, 1864. Col. J. M. WARNER, Commanding Fort Reno, Tennallytown: A regiment of the Ohio National Guard has been ordered to report to you. Send it with a guide to report to Major-General McCook, at the Reserve Camp, at the crossing of Piney Branch and Foarteenth street, near Crystal Spring. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General Page 165 Caip. XLIX.] 165 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 10, 1864. Lieut. Col. S. MCKELVY, Commanding Re~ (lezvous of Distribution: COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you send the battalion organized in your camp to Tennallytown to report to General M. D. Hardin, commanding at that point, or Col. J. M. Warner, at Fort Reno. Very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assista~nt Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 10, 1864. Colonel MCKELVY, Commanding Rendezvous of Distribution: In organizing the regiment for duty here do not confine yourself to the men belonging to the Army of the Potomac. Use all those fit for duty, no matter where they belong. Respectfully, yours, C. C. AUGUR, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. P. S.As soon as the regiment is organized send it to report to Major-General McCook, at the Reserve Camp, on Fourteenth street, near Crystal Spring. C. C. AUGUR, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 10, 1864. Col. M. N. WISEWELL, ~Jommanding Brigade, Veteran Reserve Corps. COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you move your brigade at once to Tennallytown, and report to Col. J. M. War- ner, commanding at Fort Reno. The men now on guard will be left and relieved hereafter. It is necessary that you move at once. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. HARDINS DIvIsION, 22D ARMY CQRPS, DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, Washington, D. C., July 10, 1864. Col. J. A. HASKIN, Commanding Second Brigade: I am directed by the general commanding to inform you that Maj. Gen. Alex. McD. McCook is forming a reserve camp at or near Crystal Spring, with headquarters at or near T. Blagdens house. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. CHANDLER, Assistant Adjatant. General Page 166 166 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAi~. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS DEPOT CAMP, (Jliffburne Barracks, D. C., July 10, 1864. Major-General AUGUR, Commanding Military Department of Washington: GENERAL: In reply to a verbal message, by orderly from your headquarters, stating that orders were forwarded here at 2 oclock this a. m. for the forwarding of two companies of Tenth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, I would respectfully state that no communi- cations or orders have been received at these headquarters since 9 p. m. of yesterday. The commanders of A and C Companies, Tenth Regiment, have been ordered to prepare themselves to march on receipt of orders. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, E. P. FYFFE, Colonel, Commanding Post. DETACH. OF CAVALRY OF 2D Div., CAVALRY CORPS, Near Leesborough, Md., July 10, 1864. Major-General AUGUR: GENERAL: I have the honor to report that I arrived at this place at 9 p. m. this evening. Would respectfully state that it has been reported to me by a citizen who has just left Rockville that 5,000 of the enemys cavalry came in and took possession of the town between the hours of 5 and 6 this afternoon. I have sent scouting parties toward Rockville and Brookeville and will report the particulars on their return. I have been informed by a citizen who left Brooke- ville at 5 p. in. this afternoon that there had been none of the enemy there. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, COE DURLAND, Major Seventeenth Pennsylvania Cay., Comdg. Detach. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Major CUTTING, Washington, D. C., July 10, 1864. Fort Reno, Tennallytoun: The disappearance of the enemy from Frys front is suspicions. Suggest to General Hardin that his right toward [Fort] Stevens and his left toward the river and Fort Sumner should be examined and watched. Suggest also that Fry be relieved by fresh troops from Lowell, they to be instructed to find out, if possible, where the enemy is. Respectf& iily, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. WASHINGTON ROAD, Two miles from Rockville, July 10, 18644 p. m. Maj. Gen. C. C. AUGUR: GENERAL: I have taken position and formed. My rear guard is fighting the enemy near 1{ockville. I have been joined by a squad Page 167 CHAP. XLIX.1 GORRESPONDENCE, FTC.~~IO~. 167 ron Eighth Illinois Cavalry and expect to be engaged in a few moments. I would respectfully snggest that the forts in the vicinity of Tennallytown l)e strongly guarded as the enemys column is a mile long. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, WM. H. FRY, Major, Commanding. TENNALLYTOWN, July 10. 1864. Major-General AUGUR, Headq a a rte rs Department: Orderly just in from Major Fry. Major Fry two miles from here. All quiet. No enemy to be seen in his front. Brigade of Veteran Reserves arrived. WALTER CUTTING, Major afl(l Aide-de-C~amp. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 10, 18641 a. m. Mr. KooNTz; Ageid B. & 0. Railroad, Baltimore Depot, Washington, D. C.: The Tenth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, now at Soldiers Rest, near your depot, is ordered at once to Baltimore. Please fur- nish transportation for it as early as possible. Respectfully, C. C. AUGUR, Major- General, Commanding. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 10, 1864. Brigadier-General MORRIS: The Tenth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, Colonel De Witt, has jnst left here by railroad for Baltimore at 8.45 a. m. C. C. AUGUR, Major- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 10, 1864. Colonel GAMBLE, Corn ma nding Camp Stomeman: Send the batt~lion of cavalry you have just organized in the di- rection of Leesborough and Rockville, in the front of Laurel, to ob- serve if the enemy are in that direction. Instruct the commanding officer to take every possible precaution against a snrprise by send- itig and keeping out scouts well to his front an(l on his flanks. Let him have three days rations of subsistence and forage. He will send back from time to time such information as lie may be able to get of the enemys movements. In case of an advance of th Page 168 168 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. LOHAP. XL1X. enemy in force, he will at once send a courier with the information and fall back to the camp in the vicinity of Fort Stevens. You should send with the party some one who is well acquainted with the coun- try in this direction. Respectfully, yours, C. C. AUGUR, Major- Genei al, Commanding. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Col. WILLIAM GAMBLE, July 10, 1864. C~ommanding Camp Stonernan: COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you arm, with a~ little delay as practicable, all dismounted men in your camp, aud send them to report to Major-General McCook, commanding Re- serve Camp, on Fonrteenth street. near Crystal Spring. As soon as horses can be procured. they will be withdrawn and monuted. The men are to go with their cavalry arms. Very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Col. WILLIAM GAMBLE, July 10, 1864. ~Jommanding Camp Stoneman: COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that 1.000 dis- mounted men, armed as cavalry, be sent at once to the Reserve Camp. The bearer will guide the column to the camp. It is absolutely nec- essary that this detachment move without delay. Very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Brigadier-General DE Russv, July 10, 1864. ~i/oni m andin g Dirision, Arlington Hon se GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you send one of the regiments Ohio National Guard in Colonel Wilhelms bri- gade to report at once to Col. J. M. Warner, at [Fort] Reno, Ten- nallytown. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Aa itant-Generai. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22n ARMY CORPS, July 10,1864. Brigadier-General DE RussY, Commanding Dirision: GENERAL: To save time, orders have been sent direct to Major Meservey to send Spears comJ)any, First Wisconsin. Scotts an Page 169 CRAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 169 Frenchs batteries, without delay, to report to General Hardin at Teunallytown. Please send a staff officer to expedite the movement. Respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 10, 1864. Brigadier-General DE Russ~, Arlington House: GENERAL: The enemy is reported moving on Tennallytown. Be on the alert on your line. Respectfully, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. JULY 10, 1864. Major-General AUGUR: GENERAL: We are at present unable to get Arlington House, and lest your telegram of 6.30 p. m. to General De Russy might be im- portant I thought best to inform you that it niight be sent by orderly. In the mean time we will endeavor to get Arlington and send it soon as possible. If you send orderly to General De Russy will you be so kind as to have him order ~ie operator to report at once by telegraph? Very truly, THOMAS T. ECKERT, Major, & c. ALEXANDRIA, July 10, 1864. (Received 11.30.) Major-General AUGUR, Coi~prnanding Department: GENERAL: The Second District of Columbia Volunteers are ordered to report to you immediately. Cannot I be made useful in this crisis on the other side of the Potomac ? Respectfully, . JNO. P. SLOUGH, Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Military Governor. ALEXANDRIA, July 10, 1864. (Received 6.27 p. in.) ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, Headquarters Department of Washington: SIR: Nothing unusual has happened in this command to-day ex- cept the withdrawal of the Second District of Columbia Volunteers. Respectfully, JNO. ~. SLOUGH, Bri~adier- General Page 170 170 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HDQRS. DEPT. oil WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Lieut. Col. H. H. WELLS. July 10, 1864. Provost-Marshal- General, Defenses South of the Potomac: COLONEL: Send instructions at once to Major Meservey, com- manding at Fort Lyon, to send Captain Spears battery, First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, Frenchs battery, and Scotts battery to report to General Hardin at Tennallytown. Call upon the quar- termaster for transportation, either by rail or water, to this city. It is necessary that the command move immediately. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. ALEXANDRIA, July 10, 1864. (Received 9 p. in.) Lieutenant-Colonel TAYLOR, Chief of Staff: COLONEL: The patrols report all quiet. H. H. WELLS, Lieutenant- Colonel and Provost-Marshal- General. ALEXANDRIA, July 10, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel TAYLOR, Chief of Staff: The order has been forwarded to Major Meservey and acknowl- edged. He notifies me that the command will be at the Orange and Alexandria depot at 9 oclock. TranspRtation to Washington will be ready at that time. They ought to be in Washington by 10. H. H. WELLS, Lieutenant- Colonel and Provost-Marshal- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 10, 1864. Colonel LOWELL, Commanding Cavalry Brigade, near Falls Church: Send in at once one regiment of your cavalry to Washington. Let a staff officer precede the regiment, and report to my headquar- ters for orders. Respectfully, yours, C. C. AUGUR, ]Iliajor- General, U. S. Volii uteers. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Jnly 10, 1864. Col. C. R. LOWELL, Jr., ciommanding at Falls Church: COLONEL: I am directed by the major-general commanding to direct that you report with the Second Massachusetts Cavalry at these headquarters. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Ass tstant Ac& a taut- General Page 171 Ca& v. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. tTNION. 171 Abstract from tn-monthly report of the Department of Washington, Maj. Gen. Christopher C. Augur, U. S. Army, commanding, for July 10. 1864.* Present for ~ Pieces of duty. ~ artillery. Command. bi~ S a 0 ~ General headquarters 20 157 196 215 Artillery Camp of Instruction 16 45.5 521 674 22 Cavalry Depot 10 135 223 253 (avairy DivisiOn 18 11Th 2,268 5028 District of Washington 108 2,630 3,650 5,140 General Hospital Guards, & c 35 2,069 2,766 3,059 Haskins division 163 3,~566 4,744 5,159 411 Fort Washington 6 105 156 164 73 .... District of Saint Marys, Md 82 2,050 2,841 3,634 7 Total north of the Potomac 458 12,342 17,365 23,326 484 29 District of Alexandria 45 1,516 2,247 2,777 6 Provost-marshals command 5 169 196 Rendezvous of Distribution, & c 28 2,233 2,469 2,577 Provisional Brigades 5 39 50 51 De Russys division 250 5,416 7,025 7,727 460 .... Cavalry Brigade 43 995 1,879 2,775 Total south of the Potomac 376 10,338 13,866 16,114 460 6 Grand total 834 22,680 31,231 39,440 944 35 CUMBERLAND, MD., July 10, 18643.30 p. m. (Received 5.30 p. in.) ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY: We hold Martinsburg with our cavalry. Sullivans division will occupy it in the morning. D. HUNTER, Major- General. HARRISBURG, July 10, 1864. W. B. WILSON, Hagerstown: Inform General Hunter that Major Burt reports the force that lay at Smoketown yesterday numbered 7,000, and that Bradley Johnson was near Creagerstown. No doubt this latter has moved east. Also say it is true that the rebels have been fortifying South Moun- tam. D. N. COUCH, Major- General. (Copy to War Department. Received 3.50 p. in.) CUMBERLAND, MD., July 10, 1864. (Received 1 p. in.) Maj. THOMAS T. ECKERT, Assistant Superintendent, U. S. Militaiy Telegraph: General Hunter requests me to answer your telegram to operator here. Every exertion possible is being made, I know, to hurry Gen * No returns are on file of troops from the Sixth and Nineteenth Army Corps, taking part in the defense of Washington against Earlys raid. But see Halleck to Grant, July ]~, p 2~7, and return of Meigs division, July 13, p. 274 Page 172 172 OPfl1~ATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. C~. XLIX. eral Crooks division forward. A part of it is passing Cumberland this morning, going east. General Sullivan occupied Hedgesville last night, and is moving toward Martinsburg this morning. Gen- eral Sullivan thinks enemys strength about 10,000, though reports say 12,000 or 15,000. R. R. McCAJNE, Cipher Operator, U. S. Military Telegraph. HARPERS FERRY, W. VA., July 10, 18648.30 p. m. (Via Chambersburg, Pa. Received 9.55 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: Ewells corps and Breckinridges division, all commanded by Early, are on the Maryland side of the river. The body of them reached Frederick last night. The movements of the enemy this morning indicate a movement on the Frederick and Baltimore pike. I hear nothing from General Hunter or his forces. There is no enemy on the Virginia side of the river between this p lace and Hancock. I have taken a few prisoners. I found that the transportation that was here is nearly all gone. A. P. HOWE Brigadier-General, Commanding. W~SHINGTON, July 10, 186411.10 p. m. Brigadier-General HOWE, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.: I have no instructions to give, further than to open communica- tion with General Hunter, and effect a junction with his army; after which all available forces of General Hunters command should endeavor to reach Washington, or at least to open communication by the most available route. The indications now are that the enemy will attack this place or Baltimore. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. HARPERS FERRY, July 10, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel HALPINE, Assistant Adjutant- General: I am relieved and ordered to report to Major-General Hunter, at Cumberland. Leaving this command, I respectfully ask permission to take Major Meysenburg, assistant adjutant-general, with me. General Howe does not need nor desire his services, he having a major and assistant adjutant-general, but does not deem himself authorized to give an order. F. SIGEL, Major- General Page 173 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 173 NEW CREEK, July 10, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: Colonel Stevenson all right at the gap; five cavalry came in at 7 they report McNeill with two companies at Petersburg send b My scout at Burlington returne(1 ; found nothing. I out to-night again. I send out every other night twenty mcii. J. F. HOY, Lieutenant-Golonel. CUMBERLAND, July 10, 186410 p. m. Colonel Hov, New Greek: Send messenger to Colonel Stevenson and say to him he must keep himself perfectly posted in regard to the movements of McNeil L He unquestionably intends attacking the railroad at some point west of New Creek. If he was at Petersburg with two companies last night, Colonel Stevenson must keep on his trail. Keep your scouts active and well out. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. CHERRY RUN, July 10, 1864. General B. F. KELLEY: Please forward inc any information you or General Hunter may have in regard to movements of rebels in Maryland. J. C. SULLIVAN, Brigadier-General. CUMBERLAND, July 10, 186410.30 a. m. Brigadier-General SULLIVAN, Cherry Run: I send you the newspapers this a. m. It is reported that General Wallace has driven the enemy back from Frederick toward Boons- borough. I aiii satisfied in my own mind that their force is not over 10,000, if this much. The papers report that General Howe super- sed~s General Sigel at Maryland Heights. I will send Porter back to repair Back Creek bridge; he should not haye left. Keep your scouts well out, and know what is in your front. You can get meli- able information of movements in Maryland from Clear Spring; the whole town is loyal. B. F. KELLEV, Brigadier-General. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 10, 18649.20 a. m. THOMAS SWANN AND OTHERS, Baltimore, Mid.: Yours of last night received. I have not a single soldier but who is being disposed by the military for the best protection of all. By latest accounts the enemy is moving on Washington. They cannot fly to either place. Let us be vigilant, but keep cool. I hope neither Baltimore nor Washington will be taken. A. LINCOLN Page 174 P74 OPERATIONS iN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, Md., July 10, 18646.40 a. m. (Received 7 a. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Staff, Washington, D. C.: The following has just been received from General Wallace, dated EN ROUTE VIA ELLICOTT5 MILLS, July 10, 18644 a. m. I have been defeated the enemy are not pursuing me, from which I infer they are marching on Washington. Telegraph this opinion of mine to General Halleck. SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General. WASHINGTON, July 10, 186411.20 a. m. Bvt. Brig. Gen.~ W. W. MORRIS, Baltimore, Md.: The Navy Department has directed 500 sailors from New York to report to you for duty in the fortifications. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 10, 1864. (Received 12.35 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Staff: We are doing our utmost to send you horses, but many of those seized are absolutely necessary for the service here. This is to ex- plain wby less are sent than you ordered. W. W. MORRIS, Brevet Brigadier- General. BALTIMORE, MD.. ~July 10, 18641.10 p. in. (Received 3 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Oh jef of Staff: Following just received and considered reliable: Enemys cavalry, 300 to 500 strong, visited Reisterstown last night. Took some forty liotses and left soon after daylight, going toward Central railroad. Main body reported at Uniontown; probably Unionville. Western railroad uninjured. Refugees from Fred crick state enemy 30,000 strong, un(ler command of Breckinridge (doubtful), and to be pressing men into their service. Our scouts report enemys cavalry at Cockeysville; probably correct. W. W. MORRIS, Brevet BriUadier-GerLertl, eommandtng Page 175 CHAP. XT~IX.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 175 JULY 10, 18642.30 p.m. (Receivedi3 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK Chief of Staff, Washington, D. C.: Information is just received that the rebels had possession of Reis- terstown at daylight this morning, and they are reported advancing in force on Baltimore. This is thought to be an earlier report than the one sent at 1.10 p. in. W. W. MORRIS, But. Brig. Gen., Comdg. District of Baltimore. BALTIMORE, MD., July 10, 18642.3~ p. m. (Received 3 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Chief of SlQ~f. Washington, D. C.. An agent of the Northern Central Railroad has just informed me that the road at Coekeysville is cut. W. W. MORRIS, Bvt. Brig. Gen., Comdg. District of Baltimore. BALTIMORE, MD., July 10, 1864. Col. JAMES A. HARDIE, Inspector-General, JYar Department. There is information, which seems to be reliable, that the rebels were at Parkton, Northern Central Railroad, this afternoon. W. W. MORRIS, Brevet Brigadier-General. WASHINGTON, July 10, 1864. Mrs. WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Aubwrn, N. Y. General Wallace telegraphs from El1icott~s Mills I have the plea~-ure of c{)ntraflicting my statement of last night. Colonel Seward is not a prisoner. tad I am now told is unhurt. He behaved with rare gallantry. F. W. SEWARD. BALTIMORE, MD., July 10, 1864. Col. JAMES A. HARDIE, (Received 4.10 ix in.) Inspector- General: Information just received; a small force of rebels at Green S p ring, near Pikesville, and reported making their way toward the Philadelphia iailioad. This is from an officer formerly in the service. SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Lieuteuant-Colomei c~nd A& 9istctnt A~jutant- Genen4 Page 176 1~T6 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. Col. JAMES~ A. HARDIE, JtTLY 10, 18644.20 p. m. Inspector-General, War Department, IVashiiqyton: Later intelligence confirms the previous dispatch that a cavalry force of the enemy are moving towar(l the Philadelphia, Wilming- ton and Baltimore Railroad. By command of Brevet Brigadier-General Morris: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General. BALTIMORE, MD.. July 10, 1864. (Received 7.50 p. in.) Col. JAMES A. HARDIE, Inspector- General: The advance of the rebels is within seven miles of this cit on the York road. This is considered reliable. W. W. MORRI~~ Brevet Brigadier- General, Commanding, & c. BALTIMORE, MD., July 10, 186410.05 p. m. (Received 10.10 p. in.) Col. JAMES A. HARDIE, Inspector General: Repeated reports confirm the presence of tIme enemy on the York road at Cockeysville and Towsontown, variously estimated from 1,600 to 7,000. All reports teiid to the theory that a force intends to cut the Philadelphia road. The report of the destruction of the Gunpowder bridge on the Northern Central road is reliable, I think. I have sent two small steamers to the Gunpowder and Bnsh River bridges, one to each; with a howitzer. Major Jndd, at Wilmington, was instructed to strengthen the infantry guards at the bridges named. He reports that he has done so. General Cadwalader, at my request, said he would try amid send a battery from Philadelphia to further protect the bridges. W. W. MORRIS, Brevet Brigadier- General, Commanding. HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, Md., July 10,1864. (Received 10.30 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: I have the honor to submit the following dispatch, handed me by Colonel Clendenin at Ellicotts Mills: GENERAL: Will you have General Augur send me the disniounted men of my regiment, through you, to be mounted; also Company F, on duty with Colonel Gamble at Dismounted Camp, and Company L, on duty in the city, leaving one com- pany in barracks? I would also like to have the three companies on duty up the Potomac, as I have only my own regiment on which I can ielv. Very respectfully, your (IN client servant, D. R. CLEN1)ENIN, Lieutcnunt-Qoloncl, Uomrnam~ diaq Eighth f/ho ois Cavalry. LEW. WALLACE, Major- General of Volunteers Page 177 CHAP. )HIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 177 HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, Md., July 10, 18646.40 a. m. Brigadier-General MORRIS, Fort McHenry: The alarm for the League to assemble has been sounded in the city. I do not know by whose orders. General Wallace is expected ai~ 7 oclock. SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS, Ellicotts Mills, July 10, 18643.45 p. m. Lieutenant-Colonel LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General: It is reported that a cavalry force of the enemy are moving from Boonsborough through Westminster on Baltimore. This com- mand is accompanied by a section of artillery. The general com- manding wishes you to consult with General Morris upon the subject and send on the Westminster pike, and along the road leading to Black Rock bridge, mounted men with instructions to develop the designs of the enemy and report to you. MAX. WOODHULL, Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Md., July 10, 1864. Colonel BOWMAN, Supt. Vol. Recruiting Service, U. S. Colored Troops: In accordance with orders from the Secretary of War to assume command of all troops in and around Baltimore, you are hereby directed to prepare all men fit for duty at Cam p Birney for service at once. Obey any order received from Brigadier-General Kenly or Brigadier-General Lobkwood. Issue sixty rounds of ammunition to each man. By command of Brigadier-General Morris: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Md., July 10, 1864. Colonel COMEGYS, Commanding Lafayette Barra cks~: You are hereby directed, in accordance with orders of Secretary of War to me, to assume command of all troops in and around Balti~ more, to obey any order you may receive from Brig. Gen. J. R. Kenly or Brig. Gen. H. H. Lockwood. If you have any surplus arms give them to the drafted men, and attach them to your com- panies so as to strengthe.n them. Send the substitutes, in case you 12 R RvoL xxxvII, PT I Page 178 178 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [Ca~p. XLIX. receive orders to move your command, to Fort Federal Hill. in charge of a sufficient guard. If you have no arms to give the drafted men, send them also to Fort Federal Hill. By command of Brigadier-General Morris: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT Mr. GARRETT, Baltimore, hId., July 10, 1864. President Baltimore and Ohio Railroad: Please inform us as soon as any troops arrive, in order that orders may be issued. SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General. CAMDEN STATION, July 10, 1864. Colonel LAWRENCE, Assistaht Adjutant-General: I am [in] receipt of a telegram dated at Marriottsville at 1.45 this a. in., stating that two trains with troops passed that point at 12.20 and 1.40, both of which will be due in Baltimore between 3 and 4 this a. m. These are troops of General Ricketts, which we under- stand were not engaged in the battle to-day. J. W. GARRETT, President. CAMDEN STATION, July 10, 1864. Colonel LAWRENCE: I have this moment received the following dispatch from our agent at Ellicotts Mills, who went up yesterday morning: ELLIcoTTs MILLS, July 10, 18645.40 a. m. W. P. SMITH: We arrived safely here, bringing in all empty and loaded cars. Are now pre- pared to load General Wallaces division as soon as it arrives. One section of Alex- anders battery passed here about 5, accompanied by some few stragglers. The main body is reported as being some five or six miles behind from here. The trains of empty cars have all arrived here from Baltimore. W. S. CARVER. W. P. SMITH. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS, No.1. Baltimore, Md., July 10, 1864. 1. The following-named officers are tern porarily as signed as acting assistant hdjutants-geueral at these headquarters, and will be re- spected accordingly: Maj. H. W. Wharton, Maj. W. M. Este, Maj. Amos Binney, Maj. Brantz Mayer. 2. Capt. James A. Douglass, acting commissary of subsistence, having tendered his services, is hereby ordered to report to Brig- adier-General Lockwood, commanding irregular forces around Balti- more, for temporary duty as commissary of subsistence Page 179 Ciw. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.U~IO~. 179 3. Maj. H. B. Mcllvaine is hereby temporarily assigned as acting assistant adjutant-general at these headquarters, and will be re- spected accordingly. 4. Capt. J. L. Goldsborough is hereby assigned to duty as acting aide-de-camp. By command of Bvt. Brig. Gen. W. W. Morris: W. M. ESTE, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 10, 186411 p. m. Brigadier-General RICKETTS, Ellicotts Mills: GENERAL: I have been trying to raise the telegraph operator at Ellicotts Mills for two hours past, but without success. Everything depends upon my being able to keep open instant communication with you. Please send an armed guard to look him up. Take him to his office. Keep him there constantly with a guard over him. If he becomes refractory put him in irons until he is ready to go to work. If you have no information of the approach of any enemy toward Baltimore on your roads, use Captain Leibs company of mounted infantry for vedette and scouting duty, and order Colonel Clendenin to report to me with his command to-day. I will send him back to you in a couple of days. I am, very respectfully your obedient servant, LEW. WALLACE, Major- General, Commanding. BALTIMORE, MD~, July 10, 1864. Brigadier-General LOCKWOOD: GENERAL: General Morris directs me to inform you that Governor Bradford suggests the stationing of vedettes and lookouts on promi- nent points in the vicinity of Baltimore, and to recommend this sug- gestion respectfully to your consideration. Governor Bradford states that there is such a point at his country residence, command- ing a wide view of the country and approaches, which might be beneficially used. By order of General Morris: BRANTZ MAYER, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 10, 1864. Brigadier-General, LOCKWOOD: GENERAL: BrigadierGeneral Morris directs me to suggest to you the erection of barricades at suitable points. The material for them will be furnished by the quartermasters department, Eighth Army Corps, as far as they have means. The labor must be supplied by the City Council of Baltimore. General Morris desires to confer with you, or to receive your views on this subject. By order of General Morris: BRANTZ MAYER, 4ilio~$1or and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General Page 180 180 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Md., July 10, 18643 p. m. Brigadier-General LOCKWOOD, Commanding Provisional Division: GENERAL: I am directed by the general commanding to inform you that a body of cavalry belonging to General Sigels command as ~us arrived, and has gone to, or in the direction of, Camp Brad- ford. You are directed to have them report to you for duty and subject to your orders. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN WOOLLEY, Lieutenant- Colonel and Provost-Marshal. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Md., July 10, 1864. Col. L. B. Pierce will proceed to encamp his men near Fort Mc- Henry and organize the different detachments and place theTh so as they will be effective in the field as soon as possible. He will call to his aid such cavafry officers as may be in and about this city with- out a command. By command of Major-General Wallace: WM. H. WIEGEL, Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. No. 8. ~. TROOPS DEFENSE OF BALTIMORE, July 10, 1864. By direction of the brigadier-general commanding department, the streets of this city are ordered to be barricaded as far as to pre- vent a dash of cavalry. To this end labor is proffered by the mayor, and the necessary materials will be furnished by the quartermasters department. Lieutenant Smith, late of the Army of the Potomac, having volunteered his services to this work is hereby intrusted with the same, & nd will be obeyed and respected accordingly as the chief, subject in his operations to the approval of these headquar- ters. By order of General Lockwood: FRANK WELLS, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. THIRD SEPARATE BRIG., EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 10, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel LAWRENCE Assistant A& ~jutant-General, Eighth Army Corps: COLONEL: I have the honor to report that a scout returned with the information that at about 8 a. in.. this morning a body of rebel cavalry, said to number 1,600 men, under command of Johnson and Gilmor, passed through Reisterstown, and it was reported that they were moving to destroy the bridges on the Northern Central Rail- road, and also the bridges on the Philadelphia and Baltimore Rail- road. JOHN R. KENLY, Brigadier- General, Commanding Page 181 XLIX.] CO~1~SPO~DENCE, t~T0. 1JNIO~. 181 HDQRS. THIRD SEPARATE BRIG., EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 10, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General, Eighth Army Corps: COLONEL: I have the honor to report that fonr companies of the Tenth Veteran Reserve Corps, numbering 300 men, under Colonel De Witt, have reported to me. The other two companies are ex- pected this evening or to-morrow morning. I have distributed them as follows: One company to guard the bridge across Gwynns Falls on the Frederick road, one company to guard the bridge across the same stream on the Washington turnpike, one company at 4he redoubt on this side Gwynns Falls between the Frederick and Washington turnpikes, and the remaining company in reserve near Fort No. 1. The companies at the bridges are ordered to resist any attempts of the enemy to cross these bridges, and to arrest all strag- glers. Very respectfully, JOHN R. KENLY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HDQRS. THIRD SEPARATE BRIG., 8TH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 10, 18647 p. m. Lieut. Col. S. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General, Eighth Army Corps: COLONEL: My means of ascertaining the approach of an enemy is confined exclusively to my infantry pickets, guards, and patrols, as it has been impracticable, I presume, to furnish me with mounted men. The cavalry which reported to me this morning I ordered to Camp Bradford as its commanding officer reported it unfit for duty, and its appearance indicated it. I shall order the commanding officer of the cavalry stationed at Camp Bradford to report to me at once with every available man and horse, with which I hope to have a cavalry picket on the roads leading into the city. I beg you, however, to furnish me with some mounted men, if it be at all possi- ble, as I have to use every horse with my command in keeping my posts in communication. My detachments are at various distances from the main guard here and are disposed of to the best of my judgment, but they are utterly insufficient to guard the extended lines of approach to the city. I am using every man I have except. those sent mime to-day from Camden Street Hospital, under Lieutenant Bronson, and the convalescents from Jarvis Hospital, which are not yet fully armed and equipped owing to the pressure for arms on the ordnance officer. All my officers and men are working earnestly and willingly, except the mixed cavalry ordered to me this morn- ing, and to which I have before referred, and which I regret to say will be of no use whatever, at least I fear so. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN R. KENLY, Brigadier- General, Commanding Page 182 182 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., A~D PA. tO~p. XLIZ. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Aid., July 10, 1864. Captain ALEXANDER, Commanding Alexanders Battery: You will report immediately with your command to Brigadier- General Lockwood.. The enemy are reported within five miles of town. By command of Brevet Brigadier~General Morris: JOHN WOOLLEY, Lieutenant. Colonel and Provost-Marshal. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Captain ALEXANDER, Baltimore, Md., July 10, 1864. C~ommanding Alexanders Battery: CAPTAIN: Major-General Wallace directs that you will return to him at Ellicotts Mills without delay. Draw 200 rounds of ammu- nition before you start. Respectfully, & c., SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Captain ALEXANDER. Baltimore, Aid., July 10, 1864. Alexanders Battery: CAPTAIN: General Wallace wants you as soon as possible. You will by his direction report on your arrival to Brigadier-General Ricketts. JOHN WOOLLEY, Lieutenant- Colonel and Provost-Marshal. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Md., July 10, 1864. Lieutenant JSAACS: Alexanders battery will go to Ellicotts Mills by rail. A train is ready at Mount Clare Station. Get word to Captain Alexander if you know where he can be found, as he expects to march. Respectfully, yours, JOSEPH G. CRANE, Lieutenant- C~olonel, & c. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT,. Baltimore, Aid., July 10, 1864. General JOHN R. KENLY: GENERAL: Two regiments of General Ricketts division have ar- rived at Mount Clare Station, Baltimore. The general commanding directs that you immediately take charge of and post these troops. SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 183 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 183 HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 10, 1864. Brigadier-General KENLY: On the arrival of the veteran troops under General Ricketts send two companies to report to the commanding officer of Fort Mc- Henry. By command of Brigadier-General Morris SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 10; 1864. Brig. Gen. JOHN R. KENLY, Commanding Third Separate Brigade: GENERAL: I am directed by the general commanding to instruct you to prevent the destruction of the bridges crossing Gwynns Falls, on the Frederick and Washington and Baltimore and Wash- ington turnpikes, respectively, as they may be needed by the troops in reaching tWs city. Their destruction would only be justifiable in the event of its being absolutely necessary to prevent an attack on the city by an overwhelming force of the enemy. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 10, 1864. Brigadier-General KENLY, Commanding Third Separate Brigade: SIR: Colonel Gilpin, commanding Third Potomac Home Brigade, has arrived and troops are on trains at Camden Station. Send orders to commanding officer there where you wish them sent, and pro- ceed to carry out your instructions respecting stragglers who have also arrived at depot. It will probably be necessary to send a com- pany or two to take care of these stragglers. In assigning Colonel Gilpin to a position, do so with a view of strengthening the position on the Charles-street avenno and York road. Major-General Wal- lace announces a battle progressing in the direction of Monocacy. By order of Brigadier-General Morris: W. M. ESTE, Major and iide-de-C~amp. HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 10, 1864. Brig. Gen. J. R. KENLY, Co?nmanding Third Separate Brigade: SIR: The order assigning Colonel Gilpins regiment to your com- mand was an error. You will direct him to report to General Lock- wood. Very respectfully, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Lieutenant- Golonel and Assistant Adjutant- General Page 184 184 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. rOHAP. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPAWUMENT, Baltimore, Md., July 10, 18646.20 p. m. Iflrigadier-General KENLY, Coni manding q hird Separate Brigade: Alexanders battery has been ordered by the general commanding to report to Brigadier-General Lockwood. Very respectfnlly, JOHN WOOLLEY, Lieutenant- G~lonel and Provost-Marshal. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, lid., July 10, 1864. Officer in charge of Detach meid at Back River Bridge: SIR : This detachment of cavalry is sent to assist in guarding the Back River l)ri(lge to-night. By command of Major-General Wallace SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant A~jntant-Generai. Lient. Col. W. H. FRENCH, BALTIMORE, MD., July 10, 1864. Comm an ding Officer, TVilm ii~gton. Del.: General Cadwalader telegraphs for the four companies of the One Ilnn(lre(l and eighty-sixth Pennsylvania Volnuteers to be retnrned to Philadelphia. If they can now be spared send them back. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Maj. H. B. JUDD, Baltimore, Md., July 10, 1864~. Wilmington, Del.: The force of the enemy sent to cut the railroad between this and Wilmington is known to be small. Let commanders of posts un- derstand that they have the power to thwart. any attempt of the enemy if they make a proper resistance. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. Major JUDD, BALTIMORE, MD., July 10, 1864. Commanding Officer, Wilmington, Del.: We have sent two small steamers with howitzers to Gnnpowder and Bush River bridges, one to each. They will be a valnable aux- iliary, we hope, to the support you have sent. Let us know whether the battery was sent you from Philadelphia; if so, how posted? SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Lieutenant-Colonel, Assi~stant Ac~jutant-Geneial Page 185 CHiP. Xlix.) 0O~R~sPOI~c~ C.ThN~O~. 185 WILMINGTON, July 10, 1864. Lient. Col. S. B. LAWRENCE: Have sent 100 veterans to guard the ferry at Havre de Grace. hENRY B. JUDD, JihJor, U. S. Army. BALTIMORE, MD., July 10, 1864. Major JUDD, Post Commander, Wilmington, Del.: You will be sustained in any reasonable action in raising volun- teer troops. Jmrne(liate action is necessary. To-night the onards must 1 )C strellgthevle(1. By (oflhlnan(l of iMa~orGeneral Wallace SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Ao~juta ut-General. HARRISBURG, PA., July 10, 1864. (Received 3.45 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: An officer of General Hunters command just arrived at Hagers- town reports General Hunter yesterday at Cherry Run. His advance is two miles from Hagerstown. Numbers not reported. I shall give the general every assistance in my power and co-operate with him. I have no intimation that he wishes to be transported in cars from Hagerstown. D. N. COUCH, Major- General. HARRISBURG, PA., July 10, 1864. (Received 6 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: Au old scout of great shrewdness telegraphs from Hagerstown as follows General Tazewell, formerly adjutant-general to Stonewall Jackson, ~tated, proW ably when in Hagerstown, that A. P. Hill was crossing river at Edwards Ferry, intending to operate against Washington. Hill in chief command. Earlys, Rodes, and Breckinridges commands are with his corps, and have 100 pieces of artillery. Two Irish refugees arrived, via Staunton; were told that Hills forces were from Loudoun Valley. It is reported that the enemy have all gone west of Harpers Ferry on both sides of the river. Refugees say only stragglers~ are in Shenandoah Valley, and they report the force as higher than has been estimated, to wit, 40,000. A Union officer (prisoner) escaped from Frederick yesterday, reports that it was - Earlys division that passed through Frederick yesterday, and Bradley Johnson on the road north. A large train of ambulances accompanied. D. N. COUCH, Major- General. CHAMBERSBURG, July 10, 1864. Major-General COUCH: The following dispatch has bee~i receivemi Main force at Middletown, abcut 12000. A few still at Boonshorough. Very respectfully, yours, THOS. A. ROWLEY, Brigadier- General, Commanding Page 186 186 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. (CHAP. XLIX. HAGERSTOWN, J~idy 10, 18648 p. m. Major-General CoucH: Lieutenant Pearsoii, a staff offi(er from Harpers Ferry, just ar- rived with dispatches for General Halleck; the subject-matter cor- roborates what Graham telegraphed the Governor to-day. A reporter for the New York World, also just arrived from Frederick, says rebels left there this morning, and that Federal cavalry occupied the town. lie also says enemy supposed to be crossing the Potomac at Nolands Ferry en route for Leesburg. Lieutenant Pearson also re- ports learning coming along that the enemy are retreating on the Little Georgetown road, and recrossing at Nolands. The World re- porter met with no enemy between here and Frederick. I have not yet heard from Hunter. W. B. WILSON. CHAMBER5BURG, July 10, 1864. Major-General COUCH: The enemy are 3,000 strong around Lewistown and Creagerstown, Md., under Bradley T. Johnson. Impossible to get near Frederick at this point. There is a force supposed to number 7,000 men at Smoketown. It is confirmed about the enemy fortifying South Mountain. Imboden, with about 1,500 men, came down the west side of the mountain; about eight of the enemy caine into Smithtown, eight miles from Waynesborough, for plunder. I had to come here to get fresh horses; before leaving Waynesborough I started two good men toward Boonsborough. J. B. BURT, Major, & c. GETTYSBURG, July 10, 1864. Major-General COUCH: Scout just in and reports rebel horse-thieves have been withdrawn inside th~ir lines, and no pickets farther north of Frederick than three miles. Heavy fighting south of Monocacy Junction from 8 to 12 a. in., infantry and artillery; the sound was incessant and steady, and in same locality, indication that we held our position. Strag- glers from the fight yesterday represent it as sharp and severe; that the enemy advanced with four lines against our single line west of the Junction. The division of the Sixth Corps fought with great bravery, and lost severely. D. McCONAUGHY. GETTYSBURG, July 10, 1864. Major-General COUCH: Squads of rebel cavalry are infesting the mountain from Monterey to Frederick, stealing horses, and creating much alarm. One or two cavalry companies, with organized bushwhackers, would check their operations and protect our people. D. MoCONAUGHY Page 187 CORRi~SVONDENCE, ETC.IJMON. 187 GETTYSBURG, July 10 1864 Major-General CoucH: Two scouts went toward Frederick to-day and report went to Creagerstown and Lewistown, within nine miles of Frederick, and found no rebels there or this side. The stealing parties had returned toward Frederick. Two men in from Hagerstown; part of General Hunters cavalry advance reached there last evening; his main force was at Martinsburg. Have sent two scouts toward Westmins- ter and two toward Hagerstown. D. MCCONAUGHY. GETTYSBURG, July 10, 1864. Major-General COUCH: A Union officer, who escaped from Frederick in citizens clothing yesterday after enemy occupied it, states that a large force passed - through the city from west. A rebel officer told him that it was Earlys division, and Early had been made major-general; and that Bradley Johnsons division was then passing another road. The force he saw consisted of infantry, cavalry, and artillery, a long train of ambulances; he then left. Met frequent rebel squads taking horses as far north as Lewistown, and he came through by same turnpike on which we went. He heard heavy firing toward Fred- erick this morning. An orderly ~f General Tyler just arrived states that enemy attacked us at Monocacy Junction yesterday fore- noon. Fighting continued until evening, when we burned the county bridge and block-house on West of Monocacy and fell back. Bradley Johnsons division was reported advancing north of Fred- erick and upon the Baltimore turnpike. We need a few horses for scouts; are we authorized to procure them, and how? - D. MoCONAUGHY. YORK, July 10, 1864. Major-General COUCH: I can turn out an armed force of 400 convalescents if you will send 100 arms and accouterments and 10,000 rounds of ammunition, cali- ber No.. 58, Springfield rifles. I cannot procure sufficient horses for scouting without seizing them. HENRY PALMER, Surgeon, U. S. Volunteers. BALTIMORE, July 10, 18649 a. m. Major-General COUCH: Within is the copy of dispatch to Mr. Cameron*. The state of affairs in Baltimore is terrible. Bells were rung at 6.30 a. m. call- ing loyal citizens together to form companies to man fortifications for protection of the city. My road is still intact, but scouts report rebels within seven miles of Cockeysville. J. N. DU BARRY. *See p. 153 Page 188 188 oP}~RATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. rOHAP. XLIX. WASHINGTON, July 10, 186410.55 p. m. Major-General CADWALADER, Philadelphia, Pa.: Send forward to Baltimore all convalescents fit for duty, armed or unarmed, as may be most expeditious. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. PHILADELPHIA, PA., July 10, 1864. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, (Received 4 r~. in.) Chief of Staff: I am ready to send forward some of the convalescents called for in your telegram of yesterday. Is it safe to send them unarmed? If not, please to send authority to Major Laidley, Frankford Arsenal, to fill my requisition. GEG. CADWALADER, Major- General. PHILADELPHIA, July 10, 1864. (Received 6 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON: Will you authorize citizens to enlist for the immediate defense of Baltimore and Washington, to remain in service only during such emergency? It is believed that only thus can prompt and large aid be assured. ALEX. HENRY, Mayor. BALTIMORE, MD., July 10, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Philadelphia: We are doing all we can to protect the road between here and Wil- mington. If you could send one of the militia batteries, or even a section, to report to Major Judd, at Wilmington, Del., it would be of great service. W. W. MORRIS, Brevet Brigadier- General. PHILADELPHIA, July 10, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. W. MORRIS, U. S. Army Commanding: Your telegram is received. I will try and scud a section of artil- lery down the Baltimore railroad as soon as I can to report to Major Judd at Wilmington. Guns should be at Havre de Grace. and at Bush River, Gunp6wder and Back River bridges. Have any been sent there ? GEO. CADWALADER, Major-General Page 189 CFIAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 189 BALTIMORE, MD., July 10, 1864. Major-General CADWALADER, Commanding, & c., Philadelphia: Your telegram is received. The bridges named by you are those for which artillery is urgently required. It is only wanted between Wilmington aiid Baltimore. By command of Brevet Brigadier-General Morris: SAML. B. LAWRENCE. HEADQUARTERS, Philadelphia, Pa., July 10, 1864. Commodore C. K. STRIBLING, Commanding Navy- Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.: COMMODORE: I have received your second letter of this date say- ing that you had ordered the howitzera to be got ready, and that you expected to have the men organized to man them with a com- pany of marines to accompany the battery, ready to leave here to- morrow morning by 10 oclock. The purpose desired is to protect the depot and ferry steam-boat of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company at Havre de Grace, and the rail- road bridges over the Bush River, the Gunpowder River, and Back River, at each of which places it is desirable to leave at least one howitzer. The company of marines would be niore useful at the Gun- powder bridge, as being more exposed to attack. There is at pres- ent one company at each of these bridges, and I am now sending anQther company to each, making two companies to each bridge. It is very desirable to have your co-operation in this emergency, as the safety of these bridges is of the utmost importance in keeping open our communication with Baltimore and Washington, and for forwarding troops, & c., to these places. It is important that this force should have three days rations with them, which will be fur- nished by you, unless you prefer its being done by my commissary of subsistence. Transportation over the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad will be paid by my quartermaster on the certificate of the officer in command of the detachment. The de- tachment will be subsisted during their tour of duty by requisitions on the commissary of subsistence here, unless you should advise me of your preference for some other arrangement. Respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. CADWALADER. Major-General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Commodore C. K. STRIBLING, Philadelphia, Pa., July 10, 1864. Gomdg. U. S. Naval Station, Philadelphia, Pa.: SIR: I have received information from General Morrj~, in tempo- rary command in Baltimore, that he has reliable information that an attempt will be made to destr& y a part of the railroad between Baltimore and Wilmington. There was a battery of guns (howitz- ers, I think) furnished from the navy-yard in this city last year, wit Page 190 190 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. a detachment from the Navy to serve them, for the defense of the bridges and ferry at Havre d e Grace, that would afford us material assistance if you could furnish it now for that purpose. .1 can for- ward them at any moment they will be ready. They should, of course, be supplied with suitable ammunition. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEt). CADWALADER, lliajor- General, Commanding. NAVY-YARD, PHILADELPHIA, July 10, 1864.~ Maj. Gen. GEORGE CADWALADER, Commanding, Philadelphia: GENERAL: I have received your~letter of this date. It is impossi- ble for me to do anything to-day. I will, early to-morrow, have as many howitzers put in order as possible, but I cannot promise to have any men for them; the difficulty o~ last year admonishes me not to repeat the mistake I then made. I will try to have men prepared to man the guns ready for service if the danger should be imminent, or I receive orders to co-op4rate with you. I will have a company of marines ready for any service. Respectfully, your obedient servant, C. K. STRIBLING, Commandant. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 10, 18641 a. m. Major-General Dix, J\T~y~ York: An official report fron Major-General Wallace, just received, states that a battle took place betweenthe forces un(ler his command and the rebel forces at Monocacy to-day [9th], commencing at 9 a. m. and continuing until ~ p. in.; that our forces were at length over- powered by the superior numbers of the enemy, and were forced to retreat in disorder. He reports that Colonel Seward, of the [Ninth] New York Heavy Artillery, was wounded aIi(i taken I)risoner, and that Brigadier-General Tyler was also taken prisoner; that the enemys force is at least 20,000, and that our troops behaved well, but suffered severe loss. He is retreating to Baltimore. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. WASHINGTON, July 10, 186412.30 a. m. Major-General Dix, New York: The troops raised in New York by General Sandford should be hurried forward to Baltimore with all possible dispatch: H. W. HALLECK Major- ~2ieneral and Chief of Staff Page 191 Caip. XLIX. CORRESPOINI)ENCE, ETC. LTNION. 191 NEW YORK CITY, July 10, 1864. (Received 8.10 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON: General Sandford has just returned to town. I have seen Gov- ernor Seymours order of yesterday. It will be impossible to get off any troops under it for several days. General Sandford and I have telegraphed him for a peremptory order for the regiments to go at once. JOHN A. DIX, Major- General. NEW YORK, N. Y., July 10, 1864. (Received 2.45 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK: The Governors third order in regard to the militia was received night before last. General Sandford issued his orders to colonels of the designated regiments yesterday, and went into the country last evening. His second in command is doing all he can. I am acting with him, and no effort will be spared to get the troops to the field. JOHN A. DIX, Major- General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 10, 1864. Major-General DIX, New York: Can you inform me when the troops will leave New York. Please hurry them forward. By order of Brigadier-General Morris: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General. NEW YORK, July 10, 1864. General MORRIS, Commanding: About 600 men have left or are leaving. I have been trying all (lay to get off the militia regiments. Hope to succeed by to-morrow morning. JOHN A. DIX. WASHINGTON, July 11, 18648 a. m. (Received 12th.) Lieutenant-General GRANT: Yours of 10.30 p. m. yesterday received, and very satisfactory. The enemy will learn of Wrights arrival, and then the difficulty will be to unite Wright and Hunter south of the enemy before he will recross the Potomac. Some firing between Rockvill e and here now, A. LINCOLN Page 192 192 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. WASHINGTON, July 11, 186412 noon. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Vi.: General Wright has just arrived, and a part of his corps will soon be in. He will take position, until ready for the field, near Fort Sumner, on the Potomac, above Chain Bridge. We can give him transportation, but very little or no artillery. Please send up his batteries as iiearly ready for the field as possible. Enemy close to our lines on Rockville road, skirmishing with our cavalry and pick- ets. His cavalry advance is pretty strong, with artillery and infan- try behind; but how much not ascertained. Accounts from Wal- lace indicate that lie was badly cut up. Militia ordered from New York to Baltimore delayed by the Governor for some reason not ex- plained. Pennsylvania will do nothing to help us. The President has seemi your telegram about putting ()rd in Wallaces place at Bal- timore, but has given me no orders on the subject. H. W. HALLECK, ]1iJiajor-Ge~neral and Chief of Staff. CITY POINT, July 11, 18643 p. in (Received 9 a. in. 12th.) Maj. Gen. H. W. IJALLECK, Chief of Staff: General W. T. H. Brooks has tendered his resignation, which II approve. If General Ord is not already assigned to duty, I wish to have him assigned to the conmmand of the Tenth Corps, and ordered to it as soon as he can be spared. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. CITY POINT, VA., July 11, 1864. Major-General MEADE, 6~ornmanding, & c.: If Hills corps has gone, we must find out where it has gone, and take advantage of its absence. If your cavalry does not succeed in ascertaining to-day where it has gone, I think it will be advisable to get up all the well-mounted men of one (hivision of Sheridamfs cav- alry to-night, amid l~ush it out until definite information is obtained. If they have gone to Washington we will try to carry Petersburg before detaching further from this army. The best way to accoin- phish this will probably be by turning the enemys right, with Hancocks and Warrens corps, and Sheridans cavalry, with heavy columns from Burnsides and Smith~s corps, on one well-chosen point on the front of one or the other of these corpsprobably about the Hare house. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant-General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington Cily, July 11, 186410 p. in (Received 12th.) Lientenant-Gemieral GRANT: A body of about 130 rebel cavalry attacked Gunpowder bridge at ~bollt 4,30 this a. in., drove off the guards at each end, which coIl Page 193 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 193 sisted of some seventy Ohio National Guard, destroyed a consider- able part of the bridge, and captured and destroyed two trains of cars, one going north, the other south. General Franklin was cap- tured and the other officers in the train. Baldy Smiths name is not mentioned, but we conclude that he was among them. A gun-boat reached the scene after it was all over. General Wallace reports a large force of the enemy near Baltimore this morning, but seenis to have had no fighting since his defeat on the Monocacy, on Saturday. As to his losses there we have no specific figures, but I estimate them at from 200 to 400. We had positive information that Early, Breckinridge, and Imboden dined together at Rockyille at 3 p. ni. Sunday. In front of Washington, Lowells cavalry had some pretty sharp skirmishing yesterday, on the Tennallytown road. His pickets were driven in, and Major Fry, who commanded them, reports that the enemy was there in great force, with infantry aiid artillery. Nothing has occurred there to-day to demonstrate the presence of any such force, and 1~he skirmishing has borne away to the right, in front of Fort Stevens. Colonel Hardie, who was at Fort Reno about noon, reports that the rebels had one rifle gu~i bearing upon that work. He saw also a train of ambulances, which he judged to be about a mile in length, and a column of infantry, of another straggling character, moving in direction of Fort Stevens. The country has also been filled with clouds of dust, which are believed to have been raised by bodies of cavalry. This evening the pickets are very active in front of Fort Stevens, but they are composed mostly of 100-days men. The cannon of the fort have also been used, though not a gun has been fired at the fort. Very few of our men have been wounded. The telegraph operator there reports a considerable number of camp-fires visible in front. The railroad between Washington and Baltimore has not yet been interfered with. Five boat-loads of General Wrights troops have arrived, and one of the Nineteenth Corps. General Wright and his troops have gone to Fort Stevens. All the convalescents from the hos- pitals have been collected and organized and sent to the trenches also, and General Meigs moved at this p. in. in command of some 1,500 armed employ~s of the Quartermasters Department. General Meigs has also furnished guards to relieve the Veteran Reserves about the depots in this city and Alexandria, and they have like- wise gone to the front. General Augur has also (Irawn from the fortifications on the south side all the men that, in his judgment, could possibly be spared from there. General Gillmore has arrived in town and will take the chief command of the troops as soon as they are able to mnoie out of the defenses. I find that General - Halleck has very great confidence in this officer. I should also state that General McCook is in command at Fort Stevens. Gen- eral Augur has been very actively engaged in getting these miscel- lan eons troops to the front. His xrecise position in relation to General Gillmore I do not understan ,but will ascertain and inform you in the morning. General Ord went over to Baltimore this p. in., at 4.30, to take command of the troops in the field. General Wallace being directed to make his headquarters in the city. Washington and Baltimore are in a state of great excitement. Both cities are filled with country people fleeing from the enemy. The damage to private property done by the invaders is almost beyond calculation. Mills, workshops, and factories of every sort have been destroyed. 13 R RvOL xxxvii, PT I Page 194 194 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [C~i~. XLIX. From twenty-four to fifty miles of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad have been torn up. Governor Bradfords house was burned this morning, and it is reported that the houses of old Mr. Blair and the Postmas- ter-General, near fhis city, were also burned to-day. No news from Hunter. The force of the enemy is everywhere stated at from 20,000 to 30,000. The idea of cutting off their retreat would seem to be futile, for there are plenty of fords and ferries now in their control where they can cross the Potomac and get off, in spite of all our efforts to intercept them, long before our forces can be so con- centrated as to be able to strike an effective blow. C. A. DANA. SPECIAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 234. Washington, July 11, 1864. * * * * * * * 24. Maj. George G. Hastings, First U. S. Sharpshooters, having volunteered his services as aide-de camp to Major-General McCook, U. S. Yolunteers~ will report in person without delay to that officer for temporary duty. * * * * * * * 43. By direction of the President, Maj. Gen. George C. Thomas, commanding militia of the District of Columbia, will order out, for immediate service, eight regiments of the militia infantry of said District. They must be paraded as soon as practicable, and will be mustered into the United States service for sixty days, unless sooner discharged. The Ordnance Department will issue the necessary arms and equipments, and the Adjutant-General will designate offi- cers to muster the militia into the service, according to existing orders. The troops thus called out will be under the command of Maj. Gen. G. C. Thomas. This order will be executed with as little noise and display as possible. If companies of the uniformed vol- unteer cavalry and infantry of the District present themselves for muster into the United States service, in accordance with the pro- visions of this order, they will be accepted. * * * * * * * 45. Maj. Robert Williams, assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Army, will report in person, without delay, to Major-General Augur, to organize cavalry. By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. JULY 11, 1864. General AUGUR: Mount as many batteries as General Rucker can furnish horses for, so as to be ready for the field. H. W. HALLECK Major-General and Chief of Staff Page 195 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 195 HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Brig. Gen. M. C. MEIGS, Washington, D. C., July 11. 1864. Quartermaster-General U. S. Army: GENERAL: I am directed by the major-general commanding to thank you for the offer of your people, and to inform you that the arrival of the advance of the Sixth Corps obviates the necessity of accepting the tender. If it happens, however, that their services are needed, he will call upon you. I am, general, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Ac~jutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Brig. Gen. M. C. MEIGS, July 11, 1864. Qua rtermaster- General U. S. Army: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to inform you that since writing to you this morning the enemy has appeared on the Seventh-street road. He will be very much obliged to you, therefore, if you will send all your organized employ& to report to Major-General McCook, near Fort Stevens, with as little delay as practicable. I am, general, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 11, 1864. Major-General AUGUR: We have an office opened within one-half mile of Fort Stevens. It wfll be completed to the fort in about an hour. T. T. ECKERT, Major, & c. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 11, 18645.30 p. m. Major-General AUGUR: We are in communication with Fort Lincoln and Chain Bridge by telegraph. THOS. T. ECKERT, Ala jor, & c. SIGNAL STATION, Washington, D. C., July ii, 1864. (Received 2.30 p. in.) Major-General AUGUR: I have just received the following message: The enemy is within twenty rods of Fort Stevens. A. T. ABBOTT, Lieutenant Page 196 196 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. SIGNAL STATION, Washington, D. 0., July 11, 1864. (Received 3 p. in.) The enemys skirmishers have retired a short distance. A. T. ABBOTT, Signal Officer, Fort Stevens. FORT RENO, July 11, 1864. (Received 5.20 p. in.) Major PELOUZE, Assistant Adjutant-General: Rebels still passing toward Fort Stevens, about five miles a little east of north near a handsome residence. Signal officer reports in- fantry and cavalry, artillery and trains. Cavalry still skirmishing on Rockville road. J. G. TELFORD, Assistant Adjutant- General. FORT RENO, July 11, 1864. Major PELOUZE, Assistant Adjutant- General, War Department: Enemys skirmishers signaled inside of target of Forts Stevens or De Russy. J. G. TELFORD, Assista~it Adjutant-General. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 11, 1864. (Received 8 p. in.) Maj. C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant-General: Our line to Arlington is temporarily interrupted. Your telegram of 7.10 p. m. will be sent as soon as possible. D. H. BATES, Chief Operator. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 11, 186411.35 p. in. Brig. Gen. J. R. WEST, Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York: We have five times as many generals here as we want, but are greatly in nee4 oe privates. Any one volunteering in that capacity will be thankfully received. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS RESERVE CAMP, July 11, 1864. Major RAYMOND: I have just returned from Colonel Haskius headquarters. He reports he has cavalry at Leesborough. and as soon as I have some cavalry come up will throw them out to the front and gain all in formation possible. A. McD. McCOOK, Mcilor- General of Volunteers Page 197 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESL~ONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 197 HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 2Th ARMY CORPS, July 11, 1864. Major-General MCCOOK, Commanding Reserve Camp: GENERAL: I am directed to inform you that 800 mounted men from Camp Stoneman will report to you shortly. The major-general com- manding directs that upon their arrival at your camp you at once send the dismounted cavalry which reporte& to you last night to Camp Stoneman for the purpose of being mounted. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS RESERVE CAMP, July 11. 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel TAYLOR, Chief of Staff: COLONEL: The advance cavalry pickets, two and one-half miles beyond fortifications. report the enemy advancing in force on the Leesborough road. My force is small, but will do my best. Respectfully, A. MoD. McCOOK, Major- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 11, 1864. Major-General MoCo OK, Corn m anding, & c.: GENERAL: I am directed to inform you that you may call on Gen- eral Hardin for the battery sent him, also for a regiment. Retain your dismounted cavalry, if necessary, and when the mounte(l cav- alry reports dismount it and put the men in the trenches, sending the horses to the rear. It wil 1 not be necessary to send to General Hardin, as he has been ordered to send them to you. It is under- stood at these headquarters that the following regiments are now under your immediate control, viz: Second District of Columbia Volunteers, Ninth Veteran Reserve Corps, Twelfth U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Fourteenth Veteran Reserve Corps, One hundred and forty-seventh Ohio National Guard, 1,500 cavalry, and the batteries. Is this correct? If you iieed more force you can call on General Hardin for it, and in the event of an urgent necessity more troops will be sent you. Jam, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Ass istant Adjutant-General. SIGNAL SrATIoN, Washington, D. C., July 11, 186412.20 p. m. Major-General AUGUR, Washington, D. C.: The enemy is advancing on my front with cavalry, artillery, and infantry. McCOOK, Jliliajor- General Page 198 198 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CRAP. XLIX. SIGNAL STATION, Washington, D. C., July 11, 1864. Colonel TAYLOR, Chief of Staff: (Received 6.45 ix in.) My dismounted cavalry are mostly out of ammunition. I wish you would send me some of all calibers. MoCOOK, Major- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Washington, D. C., July 11, 186411.40 p. in. Major-General MCCOOK, Commanding Reserve, Fort Stevens: GENERNL: The following dispatch is just received from Brigadier- General Hardin: [10.55 i. M.] The chief officer of pickets says the enemy are apparently making every prepara- tion for a grand assault, tearing down fences, bands playing. Cavalry is moving to our left. Cannot a part of the Sixth Corps be hurried up at once? The Sixth Corps is all ordered to the vicinity of Fort Stevens. You will furnish General Hardin such assistance as he requires. Acknowledge the receipt of this. C. A. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. FORT RENO, Jnly 11, 1864. Maj. Gen. C. C. AUGUR: (Received 9 a. in.) LEESBOROUGH, MD., July 11, 18646 a. m. Col. C. R. LOWELL, Jr.: I have just arrived here, and find the First New Jersey Cavalry just leaving for Brookeville. The rumor is the enemy are in Rockville, six miles distant. I am letting my men breakfast. Very respectfully, & c., H. II. CROCKER, Lieutenant, Second Massachusetts Cavalry. GENERAL: I send this, which I have received. The force in my immediate front on the Rockville road is about six squadrons, not more, and one, or perhaps two, guns. I am now near the old Stone Tavern. Firing has been twice reported as heard on the left toward the River road. I have not myself heard it. I have a good position to remain in if you wish it, or do you prefer to have them brought nearer? Your obedient servant, C. R. LOWELL, JR., Golonel, & c. M. D. HARDIN. Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS HARDINS DIVISION, Fort Reno, July 11, 48(349.20 [a. in.]. (Received 9.25.) General AUGUR: The enemy has a rifle gun on right of the Rockville road. They fire a shot about every fifteen iniuntes at the picket-line. I woul Page 199 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 199 like to send a regiment to the vicinity of Sumner. Can General McCook send me one to this point, when I will send one from here to Sumner. I am anxious abont the River and Aqueduct roads. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Washington, D. 0., July 11, 1864. General HARDIN, Commanding Fort Reno: Send Lowell in as soon as he comes in from scouting. Are there any indications of the enemy having broken ground in your front? C. C. AUGUR, Jtfajor- General. HEADQUARTERS HARDINS DIVISION, July 11, 1864. (Received 9.50 a. in.) Major-General AUGUR: The enemy have a short line formed, but I think are withdrawing. Quite a portion have made a move to the south. I have sent cav- alry to watch them. M. .D. HARDIN, Brigadier-General. FORT RENO, July 11, 186410.35 a. m. General C. C. AUGUR: Signal officer thinks he can see army wagons in the distance where the dust is. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. FORT RENO, July 11, 1864. (Received 11.15 a. in.) General C. C. AUGUR: Citizens report four generals as having dined two or three miles beyond Rockville, named Generals Breckinridge, Ewell, and Imbo- den, and some general whose name begins with G. Reported about 6,000 men. Man, clerk Englishs hardware store, Georgetown, named Garrett, went out on Saturday and returned this morning. This post is on the Harpers Ferry road. The River road is to the left. MARBLE. TENNALLYTOWN, July 11, 1861. (Received 12 in.) Major-C eneral AUGUR: Send, for Second Massachusetts Cavalry, 16,000 rounds of am- munition for Sharps carbine, and 16,000 rounds for Burnside car- bine, and forage for 450 horses, Major Frys command. Send to Fort Reno. M. D; HARDIN, Brigadier- General, Commanding Page 200 200 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CUAP. XLIX. FORT RENO, July 11, 1864. (Received 1.15 p. in.) Major-General AUGUR: The enemy are seen very plainly moving down the Leesborough road in direction of Stevens. Infantry and wagons or ambulances are plainly seen with a glass from signal station. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier-General, & c. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 11, 18641.20 p. m. Brigadier-General HARDIN, Fort Reno: Return the batteries drawn from him to General MeCook. Com- municate with him, and if necessary send him a regiment from your trench guards. Very respectfully, ~ H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff. FORT RENO, July 11, 1864. (Received 1.20 p. in.) General C. C. AUGUR: I think the enemys line of march clearly indicates that the main attack will be to the right of this point. From here it would seem to the extreme right, that is toward the railroad. It is, I suggest. time to move the reserves up here toward the threatened portion of the front. JAMES A. HARDIE, Colonel and inspector- General. WASHINGTON, July 11, 18641.30 p. m. General HARDIN, Fort Reno: Send the regiment to General McCook at once. Comply with any requisition he may make for re-enforceinents consistent with the safety of your position. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Brigadier-General HARDIN, 11, 18641.45 p. m. Fort Pen o, Tennallytown: Move all your available men at once to the right. Respectfully, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General Page 201 (I~w~. XLIX] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 201 FORT RENO, Tennallytown, July 11, 18643 p. m. General AUGUR: Ihave ordered all the cavalry back on the infantry picket-line. I do not think the enemy have any infantry in front of Reno left of the Rockvi~le road, except a small force supporting the guns we have seen. M. D. HARDIN., Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS HARDINS DIVISION, Fort Rena, Jtdy 11, 18643 p. m. (Received 3.30 p. in.) Major-General AUGUR: Will there be any prospect of getting troops from the city before dark to replace those sent to the right? A cloud of dust. on Rock- ville road,~ apparently approaching this way. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. Had Wright not better go to the front from Potomac to Rock Creek, as originally ordered? HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Wash ington, D. C., July 11, 18644.35 p. in. Brigadier-General HARDIN, Coin ma nd irig at JJo rt Re no, Ten n a llytown Russells division, Sixth Corps, will proceed to Reno as soon as it arrives. In the mean time, if troops are needed, call upon General McCook; he has been re-enforced from the Sixth Corps. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 11, 18648.25 p. m. (Received 9.25 p. in.) Brigadier-General HARDIN, Commanding at Fort Reno: GENERAL: Have any troops of the Sixth Corps arrived on your line ? What is the condition of affairs on your front? J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General. FORT RENO, July 11. 1864. (Received 9 p. in.) Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff: None of the Sixth Corps have arrived. All quiet in our front. Camp-fires are visible to the right in direction of Seventh street. Picket-line is being doubled in front of First Brigade. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- Uenerdl Page 202 202 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [Ci~. XLIX. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON. 22D ARMY CORPS, July 11, 186411.4~ p. m. General HARDIN, Commanding Fort Reno: In case you require assistance, call upon General McCook for it. Keep me advised of what goes on in front of you. C. C. AUGUR, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Brigadier-General HARDIN, Comdg. Division: July 11, 1864. GENERAL: Accompanying I send orders relieving Kings and Buckleys batteries troixi your command, and qrdering them to Camp Barry for equipment, Please let the commanding officers report in person to Major Hall, Camp Barry, at daylight, leaving their batteries to move afterward. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. TENNALLYTOWN, July 11, 18642.30 a. m. Major-General AUGUR: Colonel Lowell will start at dawn with a squadron of cavalry on the Frederick pike toward Rockville. He will also send a squadron on the River road. Cavalry pickets are now five miles out on River road. Will also sencla squad on roa(l to Brookeville. Major Fry is on Frederick pike two miles out as reserve. Rifle-pits are manned from Kearny to Simmons. Two regiments in reserve at Fort Reno, one in reserve at Fort Simmons. WALTER CUTTING, Major and Aide-de-Camp. TENNALLYTOWN, July 11, 1864. (Received 6.20 a. in.) Major-General AUGUR: Rapid firing is heard in direction of Rockville, estimated at five miles distance. A large column of dust is to be seen in same direction. Nothing from Lowell. WALTER CUTTING, Mc{jor and Aide-de-Camp. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Maj. W. CUTTING, July 11, 18646.30 a. m. Aide-de- ~iJamp, Tennallytown, D. C.: Your dispatch received. General Augur has gone out to Fort Stevens, and will go along the line to Tennallytown. There are no troops here for further distribution. Besides telegraphing these headquarters, communicate with him on the line. C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 203 CEAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, .E FC.UNION. 203 TENNALLYTOWN, July 11, 1864. (Received 6.40 a. in.) Major-General AUGUR: Colonel Lowell says: I am within three nijies of Rockville. Have met a force of the enemy. Will try and ascertain his strength. WALTER CUTTING, Major and Aide-de-Camp. HEADQUARTERS HARDINS DIVISION, July 11, 1864. Major RAYMOND: The bearer was sent by Colonel Lowell with the information that a considerable force of the enemy was a mile or two in front of our line. You can ask him questions. R. CHANDLER, Assistanf Adjutant-General. NEAR LEESBOROUGH, MD., July 11, 18644.30 a. m. ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, DEPT. OF WASHINGTON: GENERAL: I have the honor to report that the scouting party sent toward Brookeville advanced within a mile of the town and found the pickets of the enemy. They also learned that there was con- si(lerable cavalry force in the town. The party that went toward Brookeville did not find or learn of anything in that vicinity. I have just starfed for Brookeville. COE DURLAND, Major 17th Pennsylvania Cay., Comdg. Detach. HDQRS. DETACHMENT EIGHTH ILLINOIS CAVALRY, On Picket, near Seven Oaks, Md., July 11, 1864. Major-General AUGUR: SIR: I have the honor of reporting the following infom~mation as gained by a Union citizen of this place by the name of John Stone, whose nephew had last evening con versed with a brother belonging to the rebel army, who states that the rebel force is from 75,000 to 100,000 strong. commanded by General Lee, and from further infor- mation I learn that (5,000 of the above force passed through the town of Rockville since dark last evening with the intention of moving to attack Washington this morning. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, L. G. PIERCE, Gaptain, Gommanding Picket-Station. TENNALLYTOWN, Jaly 11, 1864. (Received 4.40 a. mm) Major-General AUGUR: Does the One hundred and forty-seventh Ohio National Guard remain with Colonel Warner or go to General McCook? WALTER CUTTING, Major and Aide-de-Gamp Page 204 204 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND I~A. [CHAP. XLIi. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CoRPs, July 11, 18645.15 a. m. Maj. W. CUTTING, Aide-de-Gamp, Tennallytown, D. C.: The One hundred and forty-seventh Ohio National Guard is to go to General MeCook, on Fourteenth street, near Fort Stevens. Send a guide with it. Captain Eigenbrodt, Second Massachusetts Cavalry, will be sent back to his company, which can be retained, if useful. C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adj ida at- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 11, 1864. Lieut. Col. S. MCKELVY, Commanding Rendezvous of Distribidion: COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you or- ganize a guard from your cohvalescents, and send the Fourteenth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, with three days rations and 100 rounds of ammunition, to report without delay to Major-General McCook, commanding Reserve Camp, at intersection of Fourteenth street, by Piney Branch. near Crystal Spring. It is necessary that the regiment move with the utmost dispatch. The enemy are reported advancing on Tennallytown from Rockville. Very respectfully, your most obedient s3rvant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. I)EPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 11, 1864. Maj. JAMES A. HALL, Commanding Camp Barry: MAJOR: The major~general commanding directs that you send two light batteries to report to Brigadier-General Hardin, corn- manding at Fort Reno. Please notify these headquarters when they start, and which they are. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 11, 1864. Captain GETCHELL, Comdg. Company K, 150th Pennsylvania Volunteers: CAPTAIN: The major-general comrnanding~ directs that you pro- ceed with your company (with 100 rounds of ammunition and three days ratio us) to Fort Reno, near Tennallytown, aud report for duty to Brig. Gen. M. D. Hardin, commanding. I am, captain, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Ass istau t A(~j?da ut General Page 205 ChAP. XLIX.] C~i)RRESPONDENCE, ET~.UNION. 205 HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 11, 186410.22 p. m. COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE GUARD, Anacostia (Navy- Yard) Bridge: SIR: The major-general commanding directs that you use every l)iecaution to-night, and every iiight hereafter, by raising the draw, in order to prevent any raid or sudden movement of the cavalry across it. Seize all boats in the vicinity. 1 am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 11, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER OF GUARD, Beanings Bridge: SIR: The major-general commanding directs that you be on the alert to-night and use every precaution to prevent any movement of the enemys cavalry across the bridge. Seize all the boats in your vicinity. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 11, 1864. Col. WILLIAM GAMBLE Comm an ding Cavalry Division, Camp Sto neman: COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that the 800 men reported by you this morning as mounted and waiting orders be sent at once to Major-General McCook. commanding Reserve Canip, Fourteenth street. Upon their arrival the detachment sent to Gen- eral McCook last night, dismounted, will be returned to you to be mounted. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 11, 1864. Colonel GAMBLE, Commanding Camp Stoneman: Send all the cavalry yon can rais& to scout in the direction of Bladensburg, in front of Forts Mahan and Meigs, amid report any in- formation that may be gathered there of the enemy to Colonel Ober- tenifer, commanding at Fort Baker. Respectfully, yours, C. C. AUGUR, lfajor-General, U. S. Volvnteers Page 206 206 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLLX. ALEXANDRIA, July 11, 18643.45 a. rn. Maj. Gen. C. C. AUGUR, (Received 4 a. in.) Gommanding: GENERAL: I have directed the Twelfth Regiment Veteran Re- serve Corps to report at Reserve Camp, in Washington, pursuant to your orders. They have just departed by railroad. JNO. P. SLOUGH, Brigadier-General of Volunteers and Military Governor. ALEXANDRIA, July 11, 1864. ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, (Received 7.30 i~. in.) Headquarters Department of Washington: SIR: Nothing unusual has happened in this command to-day. JNO. P. SLOUGH, Brigadier- General of Volunteers and Military Governor. Colonel TAYLOR, ALEXANDRIA, VA., July 11, 1864 9.35 p. m. Chief of Staff: COLONEL: The patrols report that the picket near Falls Church was fired on to-day. Otherwise all quiet. H. H. WELLS, Provost -Marshal. HEADQUARTERS DE Russys DIvISION, Arlington, Va., July 11, 1864. Lieut. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General: Capt. H. D. Scotts (Sixteenth Massachusetts) battery was relieved from this command last night and ordered to report to Major-Gen- eral Hardin. Captains Taft an(l Thompson are ordered to report to Maj. James A. Hall, at Camp Barry, D. C., to-morrow morning at daylight. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant G. A. DE RUSSY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Col. H. M. LAZELLE, July 11, 1864. c~ommanding G~avalr~ Brigade, Falls Church: COLONEL: The major-general commanding desires that you send a good troop of cavalry to report to Lieut. Col. H. H. Wells, pro- vost-marshal-general, Defenses South of Potomac, at Alexandria. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General Page 207 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNION. 207 HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY BRIGADE, Near Falls Church, Va., July 11, 1864. Lieut. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Assistant Adjutant- Geaeral and Chief of Staff: COLONEL: I have nothing of importance to report. Scouting parties which have come in report all quiet outside, and small parties of rebels, supposed to be Mosbys men and stragglers, in the vicinity o1~ Edwards Ferry. All measures possible will be taken to keep us well informed of any movements in the country, from here to the Potomac, toward Dranesville, and as far up as practicable; also in the direction of the gaps. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. M. LAZELLE, Golonet 16th New York Vol. Cay., LYomdg. Cay. Camp. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, July 11, 1864. General AUGUR: General Wright, with Sixth Corps, will go into camp between Chain Bridge and the line of defenses near the river. The men will not go into the works except in case of attack, when General Wright will take charge of the section from the Potomac to Rock Creek. His command will be prepared as rapidly as possible for the field. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, No. ~. TWENTY-SECOND ARMY CORPS, July 11, 1864. * * * * * * * 2. In accordance with instructions from headquarters of the army, Maj. Gen. H. G. Wright will camp his troops on such ground as he may select between Chain Bridge and the line of defenses. The command will not be placed in the works excepting in case of attack, when General Wright will assume command of the line from the Potomac to Rock Creek. 3. The Sixth Corps will be prepared for the field with as little delay as practicable. * * * * * * * 6. Maj. Gen. Q. A. Gillmore, having reported at these headquar- ters, in compliance with instructions from headquarters of the army assigning him to the command of such portion of the Nineteenth Army Corps as shall arrive in this department, will proceed with his command to the vicinity of Fort Saratoga, and prepare it for the field. 7. The following-named batteries are hereby relieved from duty at their present stations, and will proceed at once to Camp Barry, D. C., and be reported to Maj. James A. Hall, commanding, to b Page 208 208 OI~ERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [Cnip. XLIX. remounted and equipped for the field: Fifth New York Independent Battery, Capt. E. D. Taft; Sixteenth Massachusetts Battery, Capt. H. D. Scott; Battery C, Independent Pennsylvania Artillery. Capt. J. Thompson; Battery D, First Rhode Island Artillery, Capt. W. W. Buckley; Battery A, Fourth U. S. Artillery, Lient. R. King, jr. These batteries will be mounted and equipped as four-gun batteries, three batteries to be armed with light 12-pounders, and the remain- ing. two with 3-inch ordnance guns. Malor 1-Jail will take the neces- sary steps to have these batteries mouiited, equipped, and fitted for the field with the least possible delay, reporting to these headquar- ters their readiness for the field by battery. The quartermasters departinen t will furnish the necessary transportation. By command of Major-General Augur: C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Washington, D. 0., July 11, 1864. General C. C. AUGUR: Major Whittier has just given me the within. Please write me instructions on the subject. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff aud Assistant Adjutant- General. - [Jndorsemen~.] Please say to the general that I do not ~onsider it advisable to make any advance until our lines are better established, perhaps to- morrow. C. C: AUGUR. [Inclosure.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTH ARMY CORPS, Fort Stevens, July 11, 18644.10 p. m. Major-General AUGUR, Gornmandin g Department The head of my column has nearly reached the front, and at fhe suggestion of Major-General McCook I have directed them to biv- ouac at Crystal Spring, about half a mile in rear. The enemy has been close to Fort Stevens, and, although driven back, is still not far distant. I believe it to be only a very light skirmish line, and with your permission will send a brigade out against it and try to clean it out. General McCook s men are not as good as mine for this purpose. It seems from what I learn from General McCook that the line from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch is under the command of Colonels Warner and Haskin, while he commands the whole. I therefore hold myself in reserve, subject to General Mc- Cooks orders. Very respectfully, your obedient servant. H. G. WRIGHT, Miajo r- Gen eral, Corn in an ding Page 209 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESL~ONDENCE, ETC.UNLON. 209 HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 11, 1864. Maj. Gen. H. G. WRIGHT, Gommanding Sixth Corps: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to say to you in reply to your communication of this date that he does not deem it advisable to make any advance until our lines are better established; perhaps to-morrow. I am, general, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, General AuGUR: July 11, 18641.40 p. m. Please stop General Wrighfs movement up the Potomac and send his command up Seventh street to rendezvous near the Military Asylum. H. W. HALLECK,. Major- General and Chief of Staff. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, General WRIGHT, July 11, 186411.45 p. m. ~ontrnanding Sixth Corps, Fort Stevens: General Halleck thinks your corps should all be assembled near Fort Stevens. Russell will therefore be sent you at that place. C. C. AUGUR, ilL a.jor- General, liT. S. Volunteers. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 11, 1864. Captain ALLEN, Assistant Quartermaster: CAPTAIN: The major-general commanding directs me to request that you will instruct all officers commanding troops from the Sixth Corps arriving at Washington to report with their commands to Major-General McCook, commanding Reserve Camp, on Fourteenth street, near Crystal Spring, at the crossing of Piney Branch. I am, captain, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, July 11, 18642.10 p. m. General AUGUR: The Nineteenth Corps, now at the wharf, will move out the old IBladensburg road to vicinity of Fort Saratoga. An officer should go to conduct them. I hope 50011 to assign a commander. 11. W. HALLECK, Major- General am] Chief of Staff. 14 R RVOL Xxxvii. PT Page 210 210 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., XV. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, July 11, 1864. General AUGUR: Major-General Gillmore has been appointed temporary com- mander of such portions of the Nineteenth Corps as may arrive in this department. H. W. HALLECK Major- General and Chief of Staff. GENERAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 228. Washington, July 11, 1864. * * * * * * * II. Major-General Gilimore is assigned to the tempor~iry com- mand of the part of the Nineteenth Corps in the Department of Washington. By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant-General. WASHINGTON, July 11, 186412:30 p. m. Major-General HUNTER, Via Cumberland, Md.: As soon as you form a junction with General Howe, leave forces enough to hold Maryland Heights, and move down the Potomac on whichever side you may (leen7L best, so as to form a junction with General Wright at or near Edwards Ferry. It is important that this junction be formed as early as possible, unless the enemy should in the mean time attempt to retire above Harpers Ferry, in which case General Wright will move in that direction. The object will be to get a heavy force in the enemys rear-, so as to intercept his re- treat. The details will, of course, be varied according to circuin- stances. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. GENERAL ORDERS, HD QRS. DEPT. OF WEST VIRGINIA, No. 45. Cuinberland, Md., July 11, 1864. I. Surg. D. Bagley, First Virginia Volunteer Infantry, chief surgeon Second Brigade, First Infantry Division, having made an unwarranted report calculated to breed causeless alarm and intended to strike a whole brigade, without discrimination and without ade- quate cause, out of the service of the United States for a period of several weeks or longer, at a time when the command is directly in the presence of the enemy, and Surg. James M. Leete, U. S. Vol - unteers, medical (lirector First Infantry Division, having without sufficient inquiry or knowledge of the facts indorsed the report of Surgeon Bagley and made reconlmen(iatiofls in his indorsement prejudicial to the necessities of the service, Surg. D. Bagley, chie Page 211 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 211 surgeon Second Brigade, First Infantry Division, and Surg. James M. Leete, U. S. Volunteers, medical director First Infantry Division, are hereby reprimanded for such report and indorsement, manifestly tending to create needless apprehensions and to encourage discon- tent among the men of the brigade and division to which they are respectively attached. II. The major-general commanding cannot but express surprise that so gallant and patriotic an officer as Colonel Thoburn, com- manding Second Bri~,ade, First Infantry Division, should have allowed himself to be betrayed into the indiscretion of forwarding to division headquarters a report of such character as that made by Surgeon Bagley with an indorsement of partial approval. By command of Major-General Hunter. CHAS. 0. HALPINE, As~istartt Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. 1ST CAy. Div., DEPT. W. VA., No. 6. Parkersburg, W. 17a., July 11, 1864. The following-named officers are announced as composing the staff of the general commanding the division: Capt. Alex. H. Ricker, Sec- ond Virginia, division inspector; Capt. E. W. Clark, ~ assistant adjutant-general: i~irst Lieut. Benjamin J. Ricker, jr., Thirty-fourth Ohio Mounted Infantry, aide-de-camp; First Lieut. William B. Laishe, Twenty-th~st New York Cavalry, aide-de-camp; First Lient. C. A. Leonard. First Rhode Island Cavalry, division quartermaster; Lieut. Robert E. Hedden, Sixth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, division commissary of subsistence; Capt. C. W. Boyd, Thirty-fourth Ohio Mounted Infantry, division ordnance officer; Capt. S. J. Steves, Fifteenth New York Cavalry, provost-marshal; and Surg. J. H. Ayers, Thirty-fourth Ohio Mounted Infantry, acting medical di- rector. By command of Brigadier-General Duffi6: E. W. CLARK, JR., Assistant Adjutant- General. HARRISBURG, July 11, 1864. General B. F. KELLEY: It is rumored at Hagerstown that John Morgan is following Hun- ters movements. Do you know anything positive about it? D. N. COUCH, Major- General. NEW CREEK, July 11, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: A man just came in of the First Virginia Cavalry, who was cap- tured by the rebels at Martinsburg and made his escape from them near Woodstock, in Shenandoah County. He states that he passed near Romney yesterday morning and saw about thirty rebels in that town, and that they are driving off horses and cattle from the adjoining country. J. F. HOY, Colonel Page 212 212 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. CIJMBERLAND, July 11, 186412 m. J. B. FORD, Esq., JVheeling: Nothing from Sullivan this a. ni. ; presume he is moving his whole division on Martinsbnrg to-day. Please keep us advised of every- thing from B~dtimQre and Washington. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. CAMDEN STATION, July 11, 1864. (Received 1.20 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: General Wallace states that General Ricketts is now in command at Ellicotts Mills, and that his forces are under proper discipline and control. The cavalry of the enemy are reported, however, within a few miles of his position. General Wallace does not be- lieve they are in large force there. The dwelling of Governor Brad- ford, on Charles-street avenue, four miles from the city, was burned this morning at 9 oclock by a small.rebel force, they stating that they acted under orders of General Lee, to retaliate the burning of Governor Letchers house. Our pickets on Charles-street avenue have been attacked within the past hour, aAd twenty pickets have been taken prisoners by rebel cavalry at Camp Bradford,. imumedi- ately upon the borders of the city. A number of mills and a large amount of railway property on the Northern Central road are also reported to have been burned this morning. General Wallace has no information of any considerable force near the city, but I cannot learn that the road is picketed but for a few miles. There are rumors of considerable forces within ten to fifteen miles northward of the city. General Wallace states that his difficulties arise from a want of cavalry. He urges that you send some dismounted cavalry from Washington, as he can furnish horses here. The entirely inex- perienced men here he finds ineffective. Our telegraphic commu- nicatidus extended to Marriottsville, twenty-seven miles from Balti- more, early this morning, but the operator, after stating that the Confederates were approaching, about 10 oclock left that office, since which we have no reliable advices west of Ellicotts Mills. As the vicinity of the enemy on the northern limits of the city is known much anxiety prevails for additional forces, the military organiza- tion being extrenmely limited. The operator at President-street Station, Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Com- pany, reports that their telegraph line has been cut since 9.50 a. in., and that it is reported their train due in Baltimore at 1.05 oclock has been captured, and that the bridge over the Gunpowder has been burned. You have, no doubt, instructed General Augur to maintain such forces on the Washington Branch as the present cir- cmmmstances demand for its protection. Our dispatch from Parkers- burg of the 10th, just received, states that 600 iimfantry and 450 cavalry were shipped from that point yesterday, an(l that they would forward the Fl fty-foimrth Pen mi sylvania regi ineut (luring time night. J. W. GARRETT, F~res i(lCfl t Ball irn 0 re (I fl (I Oh U) kailroa d Page 213 CHAP. XLIX.] COR1~ESPONDENcE, ETC.UNION. 21~3 BALTIMORE, MD., July 11, 1864. (Received 1.15 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Staff: - I have just received the following dispatch from General Ricketts, which makes affairs begin to look serious: ELLIcoTTs MILLS, MD., 10.30 a. m. Capt. MAX. WOODHULL, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General: Captain Numbers, First Eastern Shore Volunteers, at Elysville, reports the enemys cavalry in large force within five miles of that place. Lieutenant Garey, of his command, set out with a squad, met a marauding l)arty, taking 2 prisoners and horses, and killing 1 lieutenant. The mounted infantry under my command are insufficient and unfit to acquire information. At least a regiment of cavalry is needcd. I am sending an infantry force to check all advance. The presence of the enemy is also reported at Randalistown at 8 a. m. Very respectfully, JAS. B. RICKETTS, Brigadier-General. LEW. WALLACE, Major- General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 11, 1864. (Received 1 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: The panic here is heavy and increasing. Do not think there is just cause for it. I have not enough cavalry to picket the several approaches or to send out reconnoitering squads, and, therefore, beg you will give attention to a dispatch from me of yesterday, giving a note received from Colonel Clendenin, touching his dismounted men. I. can mount them if you will be kind enough to order them to me. LEW. WALLACE, Major- General. WASHINGTON, July 11, 18641.20 p. in. Major-General WALLACE, Baltimore, Md.: Keep horses enough to mount all your dismounted men. Dis- mounted men here have been sent to the field. We cannot give them to you. The main body of the enemy appears to be iii our front. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. BALTIMORE, MD., July 11, 1864. (Received 2 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Staff: I left General Ricketts at Ellicotts Mills, in compliance with your orders, to retard the progress of the enemy toward Baltimore. He has just sent me the following telegram, on the strength of which I have ordered him to the city at once. I also sent two regiments of Ricketts division to the Relay House, on the Washington railroad. LEW. WALLACE, i VI a jor- General Page 214 214 01~ERATI0NS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. ELLICOTTS MILLS, J~dy 11, 186411.30 a m. Capt. MAX. WOODHULL, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General: In reply to your dispatch I have the honor to report no indica- tions of the enemy in my immediate front, and the condition of things unchanged since the departure of the general commanding. Lieutenant-Colonel Clendenin having left with his cavalry, the mounted infantry now here are quite insufficient for the purposes required. All information will be fully and promptly reported. JAS. B. RICKETTS, Brigadier- General, Commanding BALTIMORE, July 11, 18642.30 p. m. (Received 2.40 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: From information just received the bridge over Gunpowder River is burnt. The gun-boat sent up to protect the bridge had no steam up. and permitted the rebels to run a burning train, which they had captured, upon the draw of the bridge. LEW. WALLACE, Major- General, Commanding. GENERAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFIcE, No. 228. Washington, July 11, 1864. I. Maj. Gen. E. 0. C. Ord is assigned by the President to the com- mand of the Eighth Army Corps and of all troops in the Middle De- partment. * * * * * * * By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant-General. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS EIGHTH ARMY CORPS. No. 1. Baltimore, July 11, 1864. General Orders, No. 228, War Department, July 11, 1864, directs that Maj. Gen. E. 0. C. Ord is assigned by flue President to the command of the Eighth Army Corps and of all troops in the Mid- dle Department. In obedience thereto I assume the command specified above. EDWARD 0. C. ORD, Major-General of Volunteers Page 215 CRAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 215 HEADQUARTERS ThDDLE DEPARTMENT, July 11, 1864. (Received 8.10 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Does General Ord report to me, or am I to understand that he re- lieves me from command of the department and corps? If so, what am I to do? LEW. WALLACE, Major- General. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 11, 18649.30 p. m. Major-General WALLACE: General Ord is assigned to the command of the Eighth Army Corps and all the troops in the department. You report to him, but re- main in charge of the administration of the department, your rela- tions to him being precisely similar to those of General Thomas and McPherson to Sherman and Banks, Steele and Rosecrans to General Canby, and General Augur to General Halleck. In respect to all military operations and movements, whether defensive or aggressive, he is by special assignment of the President the superior in command. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secret ary~ of War. OFFICE P. 0. BUILDING, July 11, 18641.30 p. m Lieut. Col. S. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General: SIR: I have to report that I have placed in Fort Worthington two 20-pounder Parrotts, one 8-inch siege howitzer; at Battery No. 12, two 24-pounder siege guns; at Battery No. 7, one 8-inch howitzer; at Battery No. 4, two 20-pounder Parrotts. There are no garrisons competent to manage these guns at Batteries 4, 7, or 12; the guns at these places are not in position, as there is no one to do it. I recom- mend increasing garrison of Fort Worthington to 100 men, Battery No. 12 at least twenty men, Battery No. 7 twenty men, and No. 4 twenty-five men. The 100-pounder Parrotts cannot be mounted for two days at least. The gate at Fort Worthington s too small to admij~ them, platforms must be built, and rollers for guns made. H. BREWERTON, Lieutenant-Colonel of Engineers. Per N. H. HUTTON, Assistant in Charge. [Indorsement.] HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 11, 1864. Respectfully referred to Brig. Gen. H. H. Lockwood for his action. and who will make the garrisons as much stronger as possible. By command of Major-General Wallace: WM. H. WIEGEL, Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General Page 216 216 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CUAP. XLIX. FORT MCHENRY, J~y 11, 1864. Colonel LAWRENCE Assistant Adjutant-General: I would respectfully request that the garrisons at Forts Marshall and Carroll be increased immediately. There are no troops at this post nor at Fort Federal Hill available for this purpose. W. W. MORRIS, Brigadier- General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 11, 1864. Brigadier-General MORRIS, U. S. Army, Fort McHenry: The general commanding would like quarters inside the fort for himself and staff; outside for the or(lerlies. The general will be accompanied by fifteen staff officers. MAX. WOODHULL, Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS, July 11, 1864. Brigadier-General MORRIS, U. S. Army, Fort JulieHenry: The general commanding directs me to request you to come to department headquarters as soon as possible, as he is desirous of see- ing you upon import~nt busiwess. MAX. WOODHULL, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. JULY 11, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Relay House: Send a fleet courier and order in the detachment at Elysville. Send it here in cars. SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 11, 1& 64. Brigadier-General RICKETTS: GENERAL: The general commanding directs that you will make the following disposition of the forces to arrive in this city, viz One regiment will be located in Baltimore street, between Eutaw and Canal; one regiment on Franklin, left resting on Eutaw street, with its right on Holliday; one regiment on Monument street, left resting on Eutaw street, with its right on Holliday; one regiment on Green street, left resting on Columbia, with its right on Franklin; one regiment at Bel Air Market and the open space in that vicinity. You will also detach one of the regiments of your command and direct the colonel to report with it for duty at Fort Marshall. The colonel will assume command at that post. By command of Major-General Wallace LYNDE CATLIN, Lieutenant-Colonel and Assistctnt Ittsnector- General Page 217 C~p. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 217 SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., 8TH ARMY CORPS, No. 174. Baltimore, July 11, 1864. * * * * * * * II. Brig. Gen. H. H. Lockwood, having been ordered by the Sec- retary of War to report to Major-General Wallace for duty, is hereby assigned to the command of all the defenses of Baltimore excepting Forts Carroll, McHenry. Marshall, and Federal Hill. * * * * * * * By command of Major-Qeneral Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Ad~dant- General. HEADQUARTERS EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 11, 1864. Brig. Gen. H. H. LoCKwooD: GENERAL: The bearer, Mr. Hopkins, brings some information in regard to an intended bnrning of iron-works to-night. I do not know him, but should you deem the information sufficient please make such dispositions in that vicinity, if possible, to surprise and defeat the rebels should they come there. By direction of Major-General Ord: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. THIRD SEPARATE BRIG., 8TH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 11, 1864. Lient. Col. S. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General, Eighth Army Corps: COLONEL: I sent a staff officer to you last evening to ascertain whether Colonel Gilpin, of the Potomac Home Brigade, was to report to me or to Brigadier-General Lockwood. I uiiderstood he was to report to Brigadier-General Lockwood, and that lie had received in- structions so to do. He now reports to me, and says lie is ordered to do so. He reports that lie has 350 men of the One hundred and forty ninth and One hundred and forty-fourth Ohio Regiments; 350 men of the Eleventh Maryland Regiment; 180 men of the First Maryland Potomac Home Brigade, and 581 men of his own regiment, the Third Maryland Potomac Home Brigade, making a total of 1,461 men. What disposition shall be made of him and his troops? Very respectfully, JOHN R. KENLY, Brigadier- General, Corn inanding. HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 11, 1864. General KENLY, Commanding, & c.: GENERAL: I am directed by the general commanding to request that you will call at department headquarters as soon as possible, as he is desirous of seeing you upon important business. I am, general, very respectfully, & c. MAX. WOODHULL, Capta in and A i(le-(le- Camp Page 218 218 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. LOHAP. XLIX. HDQRS. THIRD SEPARATE Bmw., 8TH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 11, 1864. Lieut._Col. S. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General, Eighth Army Corps: COLONEL: I have the honor to report that Colonel Pierce, Twelfth Pennsylvania Cavalry, has not yet reported to me, nor can I learn of his whereabonts. I intend when he reports to have him reorganize the cavalry, which seems to be entirely without control. I stopped during the night some thirty, who I have. now at this post (Fort No: 1). I have also the honor to report that under your instructions Colonel De Witt has been directed to detail an officer to take charge of the infantry stragglers who were arrested and sent in by my patrols. Very respectfully, JOHN R. KENLY, Brigadier-General, Commanding. HDQRS. THIRD SEPARATE BRIG., 8TH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July ii, 1864. Lient. Col. S. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General, Eighth Army Corps: COLONEL: I have the honor to report that there are at present under my immediate command the following effective forces: Officers Men. Tenth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps 10 809 Company A, 149th Ohio National Guard 3 89 Company A, 159th Ohio National Guard 3 70 Company H, 159th Ohio National Guard 3 63 Eighty-ninth Company Veteran Reserve Corps 1 27 Company II, Third Pennsylvania Artillery 5 109 Company A, First Maryland Heavy Artillery 54 Total 25 721 The balance of my brigade has been assigned to Brigadier-Gem. eral Lockwood, or otherwise disposed of by orders from your head- quarters. Very respectfully, JOHN R. KENLY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. FORT No. 1, Baltimore, July 11, 1864. Lieut. Col. S. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General, Eighth Army Corps: COLONEL: I have just received information, which I deem relia- ble, that the rebels are now on the Franklin turnpike, near Powha- tan Factory, and to be in considerable force. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant JOHN R. kENLY, Briga (lie r- Gene ia 1, Commanding Page 219 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 219 HAVRE DE GRACE, July ii; 1864. Major-General WALLACE: Major Judd telegraphs that Major-General French has been or- dered to assume command here. He was to leave on a special train at 12 oclock to-day. ~. M. ESTE, Major and Aide-de-Camp. BALTIMORE, July 11, 1864. Col. A. R. ROOT, Annapolis, Md.: Martial law exists in Annapolis, and you will defend and protect the city at all hazards. You will require the citizens to aid the military force. By order of Maj. Gen. Lew. Wallace, commanding: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General. JULY 11, 1864. The MAYOR OF ANNAPOLIS, MD.: Colonel Root, commanding, has received instructions relative to the defense of the city of Annapolis. By order of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HARRISBURG, PA., July 11, 186410.30 a. m. (Received 12 noon.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War, or Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Staff: Sixty pieces of artillery, counted, and not less than 20,000 men passed over the summit of South Mountain. Middletown is occu- pied by the rebels in force, picketing to Boonsborough. D. N. COUCH, Major- General. CUMBERLAND, July 11, 186411.30 a. m. Major-General COUCH, Harrisburg: No truth in the report of John Morgan following Hunter. Gen- eral Sullivan, commanding Hunters advance, occupied Martinsburg yesterday. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. WAYNESBOROUGH, July 11, 1864-3.30 a. m. Major-General COUCH: Middletown is still occupied by the enemy in force. They have pickets out this side of Boonsborough. JNO. B. BURT, Major Page 220 220 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [Cuip. XLIX. PHILADELPHIA, July 11, 1864. Major-General CoucH: The wires of the Independent Telegraph Company were cut about 5 oclock this morning between Conowingo and Baltimore. Our line runs through Dublin and Bel Air, thence by the old Harford road to Baltimore. This would indicate that the rebels are making for the Gunpowder or the Conowingo bridge, or both. A. J. BALDWIN, Saperintendent. PHILADELPHIA, July 11, 1864. Major-General COUCH: Rebels have possession of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Bal- timore Railroad at Magnolia Station. All telegraph communica- tion is cut off from Baltimore and Washington. BROOKS. HARRISBURG, July 11, 1864. Brig. Gen. B. F. KELLEY: Ascertain, if possible, and let me know where the Second Brigade of cavalry, General Hunters corps, is. The brigade is commanded by Colonel Wynkoop, of the Twentieth Pennsylvania Cavalry. A. G. CURTIN. CUMBERLAND, July 11, 1864. Governor CURTIN, Harrisburg: Colonel Wynkoops brigade will leave Parkersburg, bound east, to-day. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. PHILADELPHIA, PA., July 11, 1864. (Received 10.40 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON: Can we do anything here to serve you? Shall supplies go forward by water to Wilmington or Baltimore? THOS. A. SCOTT. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 11, 186411.25 a. m. Mayor HENRY, Philadelphia: In answer to your telegram of last night the President directs me to say that the Government will accept the services of any patrio.tic citizens for such term as they may be disposed to offer, but cannot undertake to organize them. That must be (lone by the local authori- ties, while the Government will render any assistance in its power for arming, supplying, and transporting theni to such points as they can be useful. EDWIN M. STANTON, Se~retury Of War Page 221 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 221 PHILADELPHIA, July 11, 1864. (Received 11.50 a. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON. I have about 800 men iu my armory, formed into Companies, drilled and furnished with muskets and accouterments ready to march at once. I propose to stop the works of Alfred Jenks & Son instantly and place this forc~ at command of General Cadwalader if it meets your approval. I would of course expect the temporary suspension of delivery of muskets necessitated by such a course to be excused by y BARTON H. JENKS, Firm of A. Jenks & Son. PHILADELPHIA, July 11, 1864. (Received 9.25 p. in.) Maj. THOMAS T. ECKERT, War Department: By railroad wires we are informed that rebels have captured two trains and burned Gunpowder bridge at 5.30 p. in. I am informed one of our wires is working to Wai~ Department. Are you satisfied that the line is now 0. K.? H. E. THAYER, Manager American Telegraph. H~ADQUARTERS, Philadelphia, Pa., July 11, 1864. Major-General DIX, Gommanding, New York: Our communications with Baltimore and Washington are inter- rupted. It is important to send troops and subsistence to Washing- ton as soon as possible. The railroad cannot be depended upon, and they must go by waterby propellers through the canals or by sea. Will they not want subsistence in Washington to be sent by water? GEO. CADWALADER, Mc~jor- General, Commanding. WASHINGTON, July 12, 186411.30 a. in. Lieutenant-General GRANT: Vague rumors have been reaching us for two or three days that Longstreets corps is also on its way to this vicinity. Look out for its absence from your front. A. LINCOLN. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 12, 1864. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point: At the request of General Canby, General Reynolds was appointed to command of the Nineteenth Corps. I presume, however, that lie will command only what remains on the Mississippi. General Gill Page 222 222 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [cH~. XLIX. more is appointed temporary commander of the portion that may arrive here. General Ord has been appointed to command the Eighth Corps and troops in the Middle Department in place of Gen- eral Wallace. I. think the matter of a permanent commander of the Tenth Corps should be delayed till p resent difficulties are over. The order respecting General Butler and the Eighteenth Corps was made precisely to carry out your views as expressed in your letter and telegram. If not satisfactory please make for the Adjutant-General a draft of one that will embrace exactly what you desire. Only about half of the Sixth Corps has landed and only one transport of the Nineteenth Corps. Till more arriv~ and are organized nothing can be done in the field. I think, however, that Washington is now pretty safe, unless the forces in some part of the intrenchments, and they are by no means reliable, being made up of all kind of frag- ments, should give away before they can be re-enforced from other points. A line thirty-seven miles in length is very difficult to guard at all points with an inferior force. The forces in our fi~ont seem to be those previously named. Prisoners and citizens say that parts of Hills and Longstreets corps are expected. If this be true the enemy in our front must be very weak indeed. Nothing heard of Hunter. The breaking of the wires to Baltimore and Harrisburg has cut off all communication with him and with General Howe at Harpers Ferry. It seems to be the impression here that the enemy is massing his forces to attack us to-morrow. The boldness of this movement would indicate that he is stronger than we supposed. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. CITY POINT, VA., July 12, 186410 p. m. Col. E. D. TOWNSEND, (Received 1.20 p. in. 13th.) Washington, D. C.: Dispatch announcing General Orders, No. 228, of July 11, received. I have made strenuous efforts to discover if any troops besides Ewells corps have left here. I believe now others have left. I now have infantry and cavalry out near Reams Station, where the enemy are found ifitrenched. The night of the 9th a deserter from Hills corps came in, who stated that he left his corps in the morn- ing on a pass to go into Petersburg. Returning in the evening he found the corps gone. Other deserters since in state that the corps has not moved. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenan t- General. CITY POINT, VA., July 12, 186412 m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, (Received 1.20 ~. m. 13th.) Chief of Staff: Give orders assigning Maj. Gen. H. G. Wright to supreme com- mand of all troops moving out against the enemy, regardless of the rank of other commanders. He should get outside the trenches with all the force he possibly can and should push Early to the last moment, supplying himself from the country. This will not plac Page 223 ciiM. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 223 General Wright over General Augur, who commands the defenses, but will place him in command of such of his troops and command- ers as may be sent outside. The Sixth Corps has a 1 reached Wash- ington and Baltimore, and two divisions of the Ninetee~ith Corps must reach there during to-morrow, besides the dismouiited corps sent from here. This, with Hunters force, must be sufficient to guard all our fortifications and leave an abundant foj~ce to ~o out- side. To this time re-enforcements have been sent from here as fast as transportation could be provided, and then hospital steamers have been used at that. Longstreets corps is here, deserters being re- ceived from it within the last day. General Ord should move out from Baltimore cautiously the moment it becomes evident the enemy has left his front, or so weakened it as to enable him to do so. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. WASHINGTON, July 12, 186411.30 a. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT: No attack either on this city or Baltimore. General McCook has been firing artillery all night from Forts Reno and Massachusetts, which remain within his command, General Wright having relieved him at Fort Stevens. He telegraphs this morning that he is about to drive the rebel skirmishers away from his front, after which the ar- tiflery will cease. Nothing can possibly be done here toward pur- suing or cutting off the enemy for want of a commander. General Augur commands the defenses of Washington, with McCook and a lot of brigadier-generals under him, but he is not allowed to go out- side. Wright commands his own corps. General Gilimore has been assigned to the temporary commared of those troops of the Nineteenth Corps in the city of Washington. General Ord to com- mand the Eighth Corps and all other troops in the Middle Depart- ment, leaving Wallace to command the city alone. But there is no head to the whole, and it seems indispensable that you should at once appoint one. Hunter will be the ranking officer if he ever .gets up, but he will not do. Indeed, the Secretary of War directs me to tell you in his judgment Hunter ought instantly to be re- lieved, having proven himself far more incompetent than even Sigel. He also directs me to say that advice o~ suggestions from you will not be sufficient. General Halleck will not give orders ex- cept a~ he receives them; the President will give none, arid until you direct positively and explicitly what is to be done, everything will go on in the deplorable and fatal way in which it has gone on for the past week. C. A. DANA, Assistant Secretary of War. WASHINGTON, July 12, 186412 m. (Received 13th.) Lieutenant-General GRANT: We have reports from many quarters that Longstrcets corps is coming down the Valley. The secessionists here and in Baltimore have told it confidentially to their friends for several (lays past. I Page 224 224 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [cRAP. XLIX. has reen reported that the corps was at Gordonsville on its way north on the 4th instant. An officer of Earlys, wounded and cap- tured by General Wallace on Sunday, who has since died, positively affirmed tJiat they were on their way. General Couch reports this morning that his scouts in the Valley state that they are rapidly ad- vancing. It is possible that the inactivity of the rebels in this vicinity is because they are waiting for re-enforcements. Three more transpoits with troops have arrived here this morning. I think they were all from City Point, but havesent to ascertain. C. A. DANA. FORT LINCOLN, July 12, 18643.15 p. m. (Received 3.20 p. in.) SECRETARY OF WAR: A force of rebel cavalry has witjiin the last few hours been en- gaged with about 300 of our cavalry, at the Baltimore pike where it crosses Paint Creek, about three miles beyond Bladensburg. The rebel fcrce was accompanied by light artillery, which up to the time my informant left had fired about fifteen shots. My informant is oiie of our cavalry, just in, who was wounded in the skirmish. Our 300 cavalry were yielding their ground slowly. I should say it was an attempt to interrupt the railroad by a cavalry force. The skir- mish is about two miles west of railroad. rrhe line of rifle-pits from this fort westward is entirely unmanned. There is not a soldier on the line as far as I can see it, and but two companies of 100- days men and a few convalesceuts in this fort. The pike is really 01 en to a cavalry (lash. I think troops should come to this part of the line at once, and the l)ike be obstructed, though I do not see that the line is now seriously threatened. I have not seen General Gill- more. Perhaps lie has made disposition. The line now is certainly weak in the extreme. I will go from here to Fort Saratoga, and try to see General Gilhnore; but I suggest action from headquarters to strengthen this line at once. The convalescents here are not armed. Muskets and ammunition should be sent at once. J. B. FRY, Provost-Marshal- General. NAVY DEPARTMENT, July 12, 1864. Commodore J. B. MONTGOMERY, Commandant of Navy- Yard, Washington, D. C.: All work except that essential to the preparation of vessels and material of war will be suspended to enable the men to arm them- selves for the defense of the Yard and manning the trenches. All that can be spared will go to the trenches near Fort Lincoln, reserv- ing only a small number to (lefend the Yard from attack. Rear- Admiral Goldsborough will command the nien who go to the trenches and will be at the Yard this a. in., whilst the force for the defense of the Yard will be nuder your command. Lieutenant-Com~iaiider Jeffers is ordered to report to you for this emergency, and the work- men of the ordnance department will stau(l upon the same footing as those in the Yard. GIDEON WELLES, Secretary of the Navy Page 225 Cair. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 225 HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Major-General AUGUR: July 12, 1864. Admiral Goldsborough will go out to Fort Lincoln to-day with a naval force of 1.000 or 1,500 men. Please direct General Gillmore to l)lace them in position at Fort Lincoln and the vicinity. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. BALTIMORE AND OHIO DEPOT, Washing ton, July 12, 1864. (Received 8.45 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: I have been as far as Bladensburg. Enemy has not sllQwlL himself between Washington and that 1)oint. At Bladensburg I was met by a Mr. Bowie, who seems to be acting as an aide. He advised me to proceed no farther, as enemy was al)ont one mile and a half above. He estimates their force at about 1,500 cavalry and one battery of artillery. our bridges across Paint Branch, two miles above Bla- densbnrg, have been destroyed. GEO. S. KOONTZ. BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD DEPOT, iVashington, Jaly 12, 1864. (Received ~ 1k in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary oJ IVa r: Our ballast engine has just come in from Beltsville. Trainmen report that rebels in force were in sight when they left. Our forces ready to receive them. Rebels fired at engine, but it was out of range. Beltsville is twelve miles distant from Washington and is a station on our road. G. S. KOONTZ. BALTIMORE, MD., July 12, 1864. (Received 9.30 a. ni.) Hon. MONTGOMERY BLAIR, Postmaster- General: Will send mails north to-day at 2 oclock, via Perryville. A. H. MARKLAND, Special Agent. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 12, 1864. General HALLECK, Chief of StQff, & c.: Taking out the light batteries for remount leaves some of the forts with a single company. Fort Slocuin, next to ~tcvcns, will be in 15 n R-~-YOL XXXVII, PT I Page 226 226 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., ANI) PA. [CHAP. XLIX. that condition when Kings battery leaves. Wright has one of the heavy artillery regiments formerly on that line. May I not replace these light batteries by details of companies from that regiment? Respectfully, your obedient servant, C. C. AUGUR. Major- General, U. S. Volanteers. [Indorsement.1 JULY12, 1864. If possible I had rather you would get men elsewhere, as I want to keep Wrights corps ready for the field. Cant enough invalid artillerists be found for this detail? If not take some from Wrights temporarily. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, July 12, 1864. Major-General AUGUR: As the enemy seems to be moving round to our right, I think Forts Mahan and Meigs should be re-enforced. Perhaps the convalescents and employ& of the department could be made available for this purpose. General Barnards attention should be called to the im- portance of preparing rifle-pits on that line, and to look especially to the gap between Fort Lincoln and Fort Mahan. H. W. HALLECK, Jllajor- General and Chiif of Staff. FORT RENO, July 12, 1864. (Received 12 in.) Major-General AUGUR: I would suggest that orders to Colonel Wisewell be given to pre- vent any citizens from approaching our lines. A number have been picked up near the picket-line. I think no man or woman should be allowed to leave Washington or Georgetown without a pass. A few men on the main roads detailed from the provost guard will cover the case. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff. FORT STEVENS, July 12, 18(4. (Received 1.30 p. in.) Major-General AUGUR: I think as a precaution the garrisons of Forts Foote and Wash- ington should be increased to guard against any raids in that direc- tion. J. G. BARNARD, Brevet M6jor- Gene ~a 1, Chi~f Fng~tnee 1. Page 227 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 227 HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 12, 1864. General BARNARD, Chief Engineer, & c., near Fort Stevens: Rifle-pits should be prepared betweeji the forts south of the East- ern Branch. Please have it attended to. Designate some one here to supply requisitions for implements, shovels, & c. C. C. AUGUR, M~jor- General, U. S. Volunteers. If General 13. is not at Fort Stevens, please send it to Fort Reno. XVAR DEPARTMENT, July 12, 1864. General C. C. AUGUR, Commanding Depa rtment. Operator at Tennallytown says General Barnard is on his way to Washington. D. H. BATES, Chief Operator. SPECIAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., .ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 235. Washington, July 12, 1864. * * * * 8. Maj. C. E. Compton, Forty-seventh U. S. Colored Troops; Maj. William Painter, additional aide-de-camp; and Capt. J. G. Telford, assistant adjutant-general, will proceed at once to Fort Stevens or vicinity, and report to Brigadier-General Meigs, Quartermaster-Gen- eral U. S. Army, for assignment to temporary duty. * * * * * * * 35. Capt. Daingerfield Parker, Third U. S. Infantry, will report, without delay, to Majo: General Augur, with his recruiting party and detachment of recruits, for temporary assignment to duty with a battery of regular artillery, or such other duty as may be most required. * * * * * * By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Major-General AUGUR, Washington, July 12, 1864. Comma nding Department of Washington: GENERAL: The following officers have been ordered to report to you: Maj. I. C. Woodruff, U. S. Engineers; Maj. John D. Kurtz, U. S. Engineers; Capt. J. A. Kelley, Eighth Illinois Cavalry; Sec- ond Lient. M. E. Jones, Eighth Illinois Cavalry. When the serv- ices of the last two named can be dispensed with, they will be or- dered to report at these headquarters, being under charges. ROBERT N. SCOTT, Capt., Fourth U. S. Infantry, Aide-de-camp Page 228 228 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, TWENTY-SECOND AR~IY CORPS, No. 56. Washington, D. C., July 12, 1864. 1. Col. M. N. Wisewell, .Veteran Reserve Corps, is hereby an- nounced as provost-marshal-general of this department. He will be obeyed and respected aCCordingly. 2. Hereafter all applications for passes within this department must be made to the provost-marshal-general Department of Wash- ington, headqnarters corner of Nineteenth and I streets. All passes heretofore granted from these headquarters are hereby canceled. By command of Major-General Augur: C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, No. 171. July 12, 1864. 3. * * * TWENTY-SECOND ARMY CORPS, * * * * Pursuant to instructions from headquarters of the Army, Maj. Gen. A. Doubleday is hereby assigned to command the defenses south of Anacostia Creek. 4. Paragraph 3, Special Orders, No. 171, current series, from these headquarters, is hereby revoked. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Augur: C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, July 12, 1864. Major-General AUGUR: Please not send General Doubleday south of Anacostia at present, but detail him to organize and command the Loyal Leagues of this city. H. W. HALLECK, AK& or- General and Chief of Staff. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WAThINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Major-General DOUBLEDAY, July 12, 1864. Commanding, & c.: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you as- sume command of the force on the south side of the Eastern Branch to-night. Also, that you order such of the Loyal Leagues as are organized to report to you there for duty. Such other troops as can be procured will be sent you. Please notify of your action and the location of your headquarters. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, ~4~i~tant Adjutant- General Page 229 CRAP. XLTX.1 COR1~E5PONT)FNCE, ETC.UNION. 229 FORT STEVENS, D. C., July 12, 18644.20 a. in. (Received 4.22 a. in.) Major-General AUGUR: Everything is quiet on our front this morning. A. McD. MeCOOK, Major- General. FORT STEVENS, July 12, 18647.15 a. m. (Received 7.20 a. in.) Major-General AUGUR: I am clearing the sharpshooters from the front; when done the artillery will cease firing. I will keep you advised of any movement. A. McD. McCOOK, Major- General. FORT STEVENS, July 12, 1864. (Received 9.35 a. in.) Major-General AUGUR: Our supply of small-arm ammunition is very small; none has ar- rived to-di~y. A. MoD. McCOOK, Major- General of Volunteer8. FORT STEVENS, July 12, 1864. (Received 10.50 a. in.) General C. C. AUGUR: The ammunition has arrived. There is no indication of the enemy breaking ground in front of Stevens. rrheir pickets have been driven back half mile on each flank. Early and Breckinridge encamped at or near Silver Spring last night, but were to move this morning, do not know where, says a captured man of the Fourteenth Georgia. A. MeD. McCOOK, Major- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Major-General MOCOOK, July 12, 1864. Commanding, Fort Stevens: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to inform you that the following arrangement to meet the exigencies of the moment has been adopted, and he desires that you carry it into effect on your front, which excludes Doubleday: Major-General Double- (lay to command front south of Eastern Branch; Major-General Gillinore, to command front from Eastern Branch, to include Fort Slemmer; Brigadier-General Meigs, front from Fort Totten to Forts De Russy and Kearny, including dependent batteries; Brigadier- General Hardin, front from Fort Reno to the Potomac. Command- ers of fronts will see to the proper connection of their picket- lines; also to the proper. supplies, in all respects, of their com- mands. Major-General Wrights corps to be held in reserve an Page 230 230 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [ChAP. XLIX. called upon in case of attack on any poiiit of the line. Major- General McCook will see that the trench guards are distributed on his different fronts, according to their relative exposure and impor- tance. Very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. Fronts to be construed as including rifle-pits. J. H. T., Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. FORT STEVENS. July 12, 186412 p. m. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff: Orders for dispositions of troops and commands on the line re- ceived. I do not deem it proper to make any changes to-night as the troops and pickets are posted, but it will be carried out first thing in the morning. Please say to the general I should like to see him at an early hour in the morning, and it would not be proper for me to leave the front. All quiet. A. McD. McCOOK, MaJor- General, Comm an (tin g. FonT STEVENS, July i2~ 1864. (Received I p. in.) General AUGUR: Captain Hotopp, Eighth Illinois Cavalry, reports the enemy has withdrawn his pickets on the Delphi Mill road and Davis road and appears to be falling back on the Rockville road. His impression is they are either going toward Georgetown or Rockville. A. McD. McCOOK, Major- General. CRYSTAL SPRING, July 12, 18645.10 p. in. (Via Fort Stevens. Received 5.24 p. in.) Major-General AUGUR: I have suggested to General McCook the propriety of driving away a thin line of the enemy (not more than 500), who occupy a crest and house near our line and 1,100 yards only from Fort Stevens. The special object is to put them out of a large house occupied by sharpshooters. It will be done on relieving picket, and without trouble. Very respectfully, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant A~jutant-Generai Page 231 CHAP. XLIX.] CORHESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 231 FORT STEVENS, July 12, 1864. (Received 5.50 p. in.) Major-General AUGUR: I am going to clear my front with artillery from Fort Stevens. A. McD. McCOOK, Major- General. NEAR FORT SARATOGA, D. C., July 12, 18647.50 a. m. Major-General AUGUR: Only abont 600 of the Nineteenth Corps have reported. I put these in the rifle-pits about 3 oclock this morning and took them ont about 7. I want an adjutant-general; can one be assigned to me? I propose to establish the camp for my command near the old Bladensbnrg road, so as to be convenient to the forts from Bunker Hill to Lincoln, provided this disposition meets your views. Please bear in mind the assistant adjutant-general. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Q. A. GILLMORE, Mc~or-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 12, 1864. Major-General GILLMORE, Commanding Nineteenth Army Coi~ps: GENERAL: I am instructed to inform you that the location selected by you for your camp meets with the approval of the major-general commanding. Herewith I have the honor to transmit orders assign- ing Captain Haisted, assistant adjutant-general, to duty with you. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON. 22D ARMY CORPS, July 12, 1864. Major-General GILLMORE, 61omm anding Nineteenth Corps: You will aid any one in your vicinity who may be attacked and requires it. General Meigs has command of all his employ~s, and is using them wherever their services are required. No more of the Nineteenth Corps have arrived. The sailors, & c., are under the commamid of Rear-Admiral Goldsborongh. You will please assign them a position at or near Fort Lincoln where they are most required. The axes and spades will be furnished by the engineer department as soon as possible. Respectfully, yours, C. C. AUGUR, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers Page 232 232 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CLIAP. XLIX. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WAShINGTON, 22D ARMY CoRPS, General GILLMORE July 12, 1864. Comdg. Nineteenth Army Corps, near Fort Saratoga: A number of sailors and eniploy~s of the Navy Department have been ordered to you. Put them in shape and make the best you can of them. Very respectfully, yours, 0.0. AUGUR, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 12, 1864. Major-General GILLMORE, Commanding, near Fort Lincoln: Take command of the forts from Eastern Branch west, to include Fort Slemmer, and make the best disposition of the forces in and about them for their defense. The naval forces will be forwarded as fast as possible. C. C. AUGUR, Major-General, U. S. J~olan leers. Please acknowledge the receipt of this. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Maj. Gen. Q. A. GILLMORE, July 12, 1864. Fort Lincoln: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you take measures, if not already done, to guard securely the t~te-de-pont Bennings Bridge. The navy people were to be sent you by de- tachments or companies as soon as armed. With the two regiments sent by General McCook it is supposed that pour force will be ample, as it is well known that you have only cavalry and artillery in your front. Very respectfully, general, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjn tan I- General. HEADQUARTERS, Mrs. McDaniels, Fort Lincoln, July 12, 1864. Major-General AUGUR, (Received 12.45 a. in.) Comrnandinq Department of Washington Your order directing me to take measures to defend Bennings . Bridge is attended to at once by sending a portion of the force now arriving to it, providing it can be found in the dark. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Q. A. GILLMORE, ]Ii(V/() ,- (len ercd Page 233 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 3:3 IIEA I)QI I A RTE RS, Mrs. McDanieVs, July 12, 1861 p m Major-General AUGUR, Corn imanding. & e. Major Barney, of Washington City, just from the front, brings a report from the officer commanding the cavalry on the Baltimore pike that he had been driven in, and that the enemy are in force two miles this side of Beltsville making for railroad. I learned unoffi- cially that General Meigs is in command of the line in my front. I ought to know whom I may have to support, and everything calcu- lated to aid defense by mutual action and co-operation. The sailors and empioy6s mentioned in your dispatch of this a. m. have not reported yet, nor any more of the iNineteenth Corps. I want 50 axes and 100 shovels. Very respectfully, Q. A. GILLMORE, ]Iliajor- General. MRS. MCDANIELS, July 12, 18644.05 p. m. Major-General AUOUR: The enemy are just beyond Bladensburg. Fugitive citizens are coming in: I have carefully examined the line of works from Fort Bunker Hill to Fort Lincoln. More troops should be on this part of the line. I saw eight brass field pieces in Fort Lincoln not in use. They ought to be put in position, I think, with men to man them. I am not in comman(l of the line in my front by any or(lerS from or any one else. ~( )n Respectfully, Q. A. CILLMORE, iliajoi-Geiwrai. HEADQUARTERS, Mirs. MieDaniels, on Old Bladensburg Road, July 12, 1864. (Received 9.35 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: The assignment of Captain Lodor to the command of Fort Lincoln meets my approval. He has just reported to me. Everything is quiet on my front. I think the enemy have fallen back a short dis- tance from the position they had in front of Bladensburg. I (10 not believe there was any infantry there. Very respectfully, Q. A. GILLMORE, ]liajor-General. HEADQUARTERS MEIGS DIVISION, Near Fort Slocwrn, July 12, 1864. Major-General ~I4JLLMORE: GENERAL: By order of Major-General McCook I send you the Second District of Columbia Volunteers and The Twelfth Veteran Reserves. A small number of men belonging to these regiment Page 234 234 OPEI~ATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. are on picket, but they are the only regiments I have which can at this time be detailed, The balance of these regiments will be ordered to rep6rt to you as soon as they can be relieved. By order of Brig. Gen. M. C. Meigs: WM. PAINTER, Major and Acting Assistant Ac~jutant-General. HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Fort Stevens, July 12, 1864. Brig. Gen. M. C. MEIGS, U. S. Army: GENERAL: I am instructed by the commanding general to suggest that a sufficient detachment be sent from the force under command of Colonel Price to relieve the Veteran Reserve Corps now in the rifle-pits between Forts Stevens and Slocum. You will however, make such disposition of your force as may, in your own judgment, seem most advisable, reporting your action to these beadquarters. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, N. P. CHJPMAN, Colonel and Aide-de-Canip. HEADQUARTERS MEIGS DIVISION Near Fort Slocum, July 12, 1864. Major AUCHMUTY, Assistant Adjutant- General: SIR: I have the honor to report that an officer sent out to ascer- tain the cause of a collection of persons outside of my picket-lines reports that the infantry and cavalry pickets are passing citizens without papers because they live near the lines, and that small bodies of citizens are moving about outside the pickets, claiming to be searching places of refuge, alarmed by the movements of our own and rebel scouting parties. This officer directed the pickets he spoke with to pass such persons into the lines, but let none go out. He last year, seeking pasturage for horses and mules for the Washing- ton depot, explored the adjoining country thoroughly, and he is of the opinion that a large proportion of the men only want oppor- tunity and persuasion to take up arms against the United States. The loose conduct he attributes principally to a want of thorough instruction. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, M. C. MEIGS, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS. Near Fort Slocurn, July 12, 18642.15 p. m. Major AUCHMUTY, Assistant Ac0utant- General: Major Darling reports that 500 cavalry, under Major Fry, was attacked four miles b& ~yond Bladensburg, toward Baltimore, by the enemy in force, with artillery. He is falling back toward Bladen Page 235 CHAr. XLIX.1 CoRRESPONDENC1~, ETC.UNION. burg, at which place Major Darling reports he will need rations and forage, and also carbiue and pistol ammunition, for 1,00 men who reported to him last evening unsupplied. Major Darling will be at Fort Totten at 7 this evening. By order of Brigadier-General Meigs, commanding: WM. PAINTER, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS MEIGS DIVISION, Near Fort Slocunt, July 12, 1864. Colonel ALEXANDER, Second District of Columbia Volunteers: You will at once proceed with that portion of your regiment now with you, and report to Major-General Gilimore at Fort Saratoga. By order of Brig. Gen. M. C. Meigs: WM. PAINTER, M~jo r a u d Acting Assistant A djn taut- General. HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Fort Stevens, July 12, 1864. Brigadier-General MEwS: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that j~ou send two regiments of Colonel Prices command (or Colone Farns- worth) to report to Major-General Gillmore at Fort Saratoga this evening. \Tery respectfully, your o1)e(liellt servant, R. T. AUCHMUTY, A ssis (ant A~jntaid-Genercd. HEADQUARTE~S MEIGS DIVISION, Near Fort Slocuni, July 12, 1864. Colonel FARNSWORTH, Commanding Provisional Brigade. You will send two regiments to report to Major-General Gillmore at Fort Saratoga this evening; also 100 men to report to Brigadier- General Hardin for picket duty. By order of Brig. Gen. M. C. Meigs: WM. PAINTER, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS U.S. FORCES, Fort Stevens, July 12, 1864. Brigadier-General MEIGS: GENERAL: The commanding general directs that you detail 400 men with complement of company officers for the picket guard to- night. The guard will report at these headquarters at 7 p. in., and will remain out twenty-four hours. Colonel Seaver, Third Regi- ment Vermont Volunteers, will corn man(l the picket guard. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. T. AUCHMUTY, Major and Assistant Aajutant- General Page 236 23C OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MTh, AND PA. CHAP. XLIX. BLADENSBURG, July 1 2, t864. General M. C. MEIas: GENERAL: I have the honor to report that I was assigned to the outpost duty from Fort Slocum to a point three miles below Biadens- burg. I have my line established and am now throwing out vedettes on the Baltimore and Washington turnpike. I have 600 men and shall require to-morrow rations and forage and ammunition, pistol and carbine, for 100 men, reported to me last evening unsupplied. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, D. H. DARLING, Major Seventh Michigan Gavairy, Comdg. Outposts. JULY 12, 1864--10.20 p. m. General MEIGs, Fort Slocum: Have your command nuder arms at 3 oclock to-morrow a. m. MeCOOK, Major- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, No. 2. Fort Stevens, July 12, 1864. I. Brigadier-General Meigs is assigned to the command of all the forces directed to report to these headquarters, comprising regi- ments, batteries, and detachments of all arms, from Fort Stevens to Fort Totten inclusive. II. Brigadier-General Rucker, Brigadier-General Paine, and Lieutenant-Colonel Haskin will report to Brigadier-General Meigs for orders. By command of Major-General McCook: R. T. AUCHMUTY, Major and Assistant A (ija tartt- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS, No. 1. Near Fort Slocum, July 12, 1864. Brigadier-General Meigs, by order of Major-General McCook, commanding, assumes command of the lines between Forts Stevens, Slocum, and Totten, including Forts Totten and Stevens. Brigadier- General Paine will command on the left, Brigadier-General Rucker on the right. Colonel Price commands the reserve. Lieutenant- Colonel Haskin commands Fort Slocum. Commanding officers will report immediately to these headquarters the composition, strength, and wants o~their comman(ls, with the location of their headquarters. M. C. MEIGS, Quartermaster- General and Bri~adier- General, Con~dg. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS MEIGS DIvISION, No. 3. Near Fort Siocum, July 12, 1864. Capt. G. D. Wise, assistant qnartermaster, U. S. Volunteers, having reported for duty, is announced as quartermaster of this division and will be respected and obeyed accordingly. By order of Brig. Gen. M. C. Meigs: WM. PAINTER, ]IIi((}O r an fi Acting Assistant A~juta nt- Genera? Page 237 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 237 FORT RENO, July 12, 1864. (Received 5.25 a. in.) General AUGUR: Some firing on picket-line, especially on right. Rebel band heard playing, otherwise quiet. Need some goo(1 troops for picket and skirmishers. Have heard nothing of troops from Sixth Corps. M. D. HARDIN. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 12, 18646.15 a. in. Brigadier-General HARDIN, Commanding Division: GENERAL: Your dispatch of 5.25 this morning is received. The major-general commanding directs me to inform you that, in the opinion of General Halleck, Fort Stevens is the real point of attack, the enemys movement in front of Reno being but a feint. There- fore the Sixth Corps is being sent to that point. In case, however, it should prove otherwise, you can call for assistance from your right. C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. FORT RENO, July 12; 18646.30 a. m. Major-General AUGUR: Commanding officer of pickets on right of First Brigade reports the eniiemy moving to the left. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier-General. FORT RENO, July 12, 18647.35 a. m. (Received 7.40 a. in.) Major-General AUGUR: The piece of artillery is still in position on the Rockville pike, but has hot fired to-day. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General. FORT RENO, July 12, 1864. (Received 8.35 a. in.) Major-General AUGUR: A cavalry reconnaissance is just sent out on River road under Colonel Lowell. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier-General. FORT RENO, July 12, 1864. (Received 9.45 a. in.) Major-General AUGUR: I respectfully request that you order to report to me two battal- ions of heavy artillery of 400 men each, one battalion for the First and one for the Second Brigade, to take the place of the light bat- teries ordered to Camp Barry and the new troops. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadeer- Geiteral Page 238 238 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CRAP. XLIX. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 12, 1864. General HARDIN, Commanding at Fart Reno: Send Lowell in as soon as he arrives in from ~couting. Are there any indications of the enemy having broken gronnd in yonr front? C. C. AUGUR, ir~jor- General, U. S. Volunteers. FORT RENO, July 12, 1864. Major-General AUGUR. (Received 10.35 a. in.) There are no indications of enemy breaking ground, & c. M. D. HARDIN. HEADQUARTERS TWENTY-SECOND ARMY CORPS, July 12, 1864. (Received 11.30 a. in.) General AUGUR: General Hardin applied yesterday for a.nhinunitic)n for carbine and pistol. No return has been received. It should be attended to at once. There is no indication of infantry in Hardins front. The enemy is operating exclusively here. I think with cavalry at least a regiment of heavy artillery, if it can be spared from the Sixth Corps, should be in these works. The defense needs at least strength enough to resist until re-enfurced from Stevens. Hardius head- quarters are being moved to Tennallytown. J. H. TAYLOR, Assistant Adjutant-General. FORT RENO, July 12, 1864. (Received 12 in.) Major-General AUGUR: I think the citizens living within range of the guns of the forts should be notified to go into town with such articles as they can take. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier-General. TENNALLYTOWN, Jidy 12, 1864. (Received 3 p. in.) General AUGUR: I have ordered all the cavahy back on the infantry picket-line. I do not think the enemy have any infantry in front of Reno, left of Rockville road, except a small force supporting the guns we bave seen. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General, Gommanding Page 239 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 239 TENNALLYTOWN, July 12, 1864. (Received 4.20 P. in.) Major-General AUGUR: The enemy have thrown up earth-works 3,500 yards, a little to the right and in front of Fort De Russy, apparently for battery and rifle- pits. Cattle herded in oat field near same. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier-General. FORT RENO, July 12, 1864. (Received 6 p. in.) Lieut. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Assistant Adjutant- General: I send a dispatch* just received from Lieutenant-Colonel Crownin- shield. I have sent orders to the lieutenant-colonel to follow slowly the cavalry that was on the River road, to cross over and act as re- serve. Major Fry just received rations and ammunition; as soon as possible he will relieve Lieutenant-Colonel Crowninshield with his force, and be able to move more readily, his force not having been used to-day. M.D. HARDIN, Brigadier-General. FORT RENO, July 12, 1864. (Received 6.15 p. in.) General AUGUR, Commanding, & c. The following is what I have just received from Lieutenant-Col- onel Crowninshield: There are no rebels in my front now; shall I stay where I am, or shall I go on? My men have had hard work and are rather tired. I can go on, however, if ordered. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier-General, & c. TENNALLYTOWN, D. C., July 12, 18647.30 p. m. Surg. R. 0. ABBOTT, U. S. Army, (Received 7.35 ~. in.) ]JJiedical Director The loss is very slight on our part of the line to-day. Five killed and 20 wounded. I have no report from Fort Stevens hospital, as the Sixth Corps have taken it for their hospital. We hear now rapid and heavy firing of artillery and musketry in the direction of Forts Stevens and De Russy. Our forces are driving the enemy. R. REYBURN, Sargeon, in Charge of Division. * Not found Page 240 240 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. FORT RENO, July 12, 18646.45 a. m. Major-General AUGUR: The following has just been received: Col. C. R. LOWELL: The rebels are in the same place they were yesterday. They fire at us every now and then. They have not fired the gun this morning. The picket-line of infantry on our right has fallen back about half a mile. C. CROWNINSHIELD, Lieutenant-Colonel Second Massachusetts, Comdg. Cavalry Picke. C. R. LOWELL, JR., Golonel, Commanding. JuLY 12, 18641.30 p. m. Col. C. R. LOWELL, Co inman ding Cavalry: SIR: Your orderly tells me to hold what I have until 8 oclock, and then if I am not relieved to fall back toward the forts. In order to support you I advanced my line about one-half mile. Had 5 or 6 men killed and wounded thus far. I should like to know how far I am to fall back if I am not relieved. Respectfully, your obedient servant, C. CROWNINSHIELD, Lieutenant- Cob itel Seco u d Ma ssachzt setis Cavalry. JULY 12, 18647 ~ m. General HARDIN: This afternoon I (hove the rebels back about one mile from my line. I have sent a party out to find out which way they have gone and how far. I will report as you order every half hour and oftener if I hear or see anything. The firing which I hear now is to my right and rear. I do not think I could advance much fartlwr with- out running the risk of being cut off from the right. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, ~. CROWNINSHIELD, Lie a tenant- Colonel Second Massachusetts Cavalry. FORT RENO, July 12, 18649.55 a. m. General HARDIN: A messenger from Major Fry reports the enemys cavalry is try- ing to turn our right. The report is confirmed by the cavalry picket on the IBrookeville road. Having been driven in as far as the in- fantry pickets, I have just strengthened this picket. I am also strengthening the infantry picket along the center. Captain Water- bury reports that Major Fry has sent out a small detachment a mile and a half on the Rockville road, which met the enemy and fell back. J. M. WARNER, Cob u ci, Co inmandin g Briga (be Page 241 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 241 FORT RENO, July 12, 1864. Brigadier-General HARDIN: I take very little stock iii Major Frys report. Colonel Crownin- shield is just in and must have left after Major Frys messenger. He says there is no enemy near him. No fires. J. M. WARNER, Colonel, Commanding Brigade. TENNALLYTOWN, July 12, 1864. (Received 4 p. in.) Major RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant-General: The enemys cavalry in our front, reported 1,500 strong, are retir- ing toward Rockville. J. M. WARNER, Colonel First Vermont. FORT SLOCUM, July 12, 1864. Brigadier-General HARDIN, Fort Reno: GENERAL: Capt. Henry Hotopp, Company D, Eighth Illinois Cavalry, has just returned from a scout. He started out on the road from this point that leads to Flagers Run. He advanced one and one-half miles and then turned to south, leading to Bladensburg. He then turned directly to the east and advanced to within one-b alf mile of Silver Spring. Found no enemy with the exception of one squadron, say 125 men. Citizens told him the enemy encamped at Silver Spring during the night about 4,000 strong, and their impres- sion was the enemy were falling back on the Rockville pike. I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant, C. C. MARKLE. FORT LINCOLN, MD., July 12, 1864. (Received 1.40 ~ in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: A farmer just arrived bringing intelligence from the commanding officer of the outside pickets that the enemy were approaching in force in this direction. They are now about two miles this side of Beltsville, which is five miles northeast of here. T. S. PADDOCK, Commanding Post. WASHINGTON, July 12, 18642.30 p. in. Capt. T. S. PADDOCK, Commanding Fort Lincoln, D. C.: Troops are moving out from the Navy-Yard to re-enforce Fort Lincoln. Please communicate this to Major-General Gilimore, who should be in your vicinity. H. W. HALLECK. 1Iiojor-General nut Chief of Staff. u; R RVOL xxxvii, PT I Page 242 242 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CH4P. XLIX. FORT LINCOLN, July 12, 18642.40 p. m. (Received 2.46 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: It is impossible for me to ascertain where Major-General Gilimore is to be fonnd. The enemy are still approaching. T. S. PADDOCK, Commanding Post. [Indorsement.] JULY 12, 1864. General AUGUR: If you have no direct communication with General Gillmore send an officer to attend to the re-enforcement of Fort Lincoln and to sta- tion the men from the Navy-Yard. H. W. HALLECK Ma.jor-General and Chief of Staff. WASHINGTON, July 12, 18643.35 p. m. Capt. T. S. PADDOCK, Commanding Fort Lincoln, D. C.: General Gillmore is probably in the vicinity of Fort Saratoga or Bunker Hill. It is not necessary that you find him. Hold your position firmly. The enemy in your front is not in large force, and le-enforcements are moving out. Orders are given that every officer and man who leaves his post shall be shot. H. W. HALLECK Major- General and Chief of Staff. BLADENSBURG, July 12, 1864. ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GENERAL, DEPT. OF WASHINGTON: I have the honor to report that a scouting party just returned reports that they met a force of the enemys cavalry with artillery about three miles above this place toward Beltsvi]le. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. DURLAND, Major 17th Pennsylvania Cay., Comdg. Detach. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22n ARMY CORPS, July 12, 1864. Colonel DURLAND, Seventeenth Pennsylvania Ca vairy: COLONEL: Your dispatch is received. The major-general coin- manding directs that you keep on the alert, watching well the ene- mys movements. In case he should pass toward your right (east) notify these headquarters immediately. I am. very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 243 CHAP. XLLX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 243 FORT MONROE, VA., July 12, 18644.35 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT: I have reached here with the advance of the two divisions of the Nineteenth Army Corps, and received orders to go to Washington, and shall start to-night. It will be one week before the rear of the column gets here. Colonel Shaffer will continue to report the ships with the nuraber of troops as they arrive. W. II. EMORY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. FORT MONROE, VA., July 12, 1864. (Received 4 p. m. 13th.) Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Stai,~fl I have reached here with the advance of my command, two divis- ions of the Nineteenth Army Corps, and in pursuance of orders received here will start for Washington to-night. The rear of the command will get here in about one week. W. H. EMORY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DIVISION, Camp Stoneinan, D. C., July 12, 18642 a. m. Lient. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief cf Staff, Department of Washington: COLONEL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of General Augurs communication directing scouting to be done in the direc- tion of Bladensburg in front of Forts Mahan and Meigs and report inforniation to Colonel Oberteuffer at Fort Baker. Nearly 800 men were mounted yesterday here, and sent to report to commanding officer at Camp Reserve as previously directed. I have a few mounted men left, amid they will be at once sent as directed nuder an officer, and I will get more horses from the corral and mount all I can for the same purpose. At 8 oclock yesterday p. m. I sent twenty-four men mounted, in charge of two non-commissioned offi- cers, to scout three miles outside of this camp from the Potomac to Eastern Branch, with orders for three men to guard the upper Eastern Branch bridge, arrest all suspicious persons prowling about, and collect imiformation. Very respectfully, ~. GAMBLE, Colonel, Comniandiny Cavalry Division. PORT TOBACCO, July 12, 18644 a. m. [Capt. L. L. BARNEY:] CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report everything all quiet in this vicinity. Very respectfully, yours. IL RUSSELL, Captain, Company F, Eighth lliiuoi8 Cavalry Page 244 244 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. [Indorsernent.] HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DIVISION, (Jump Stoneman, July 12, 18649.15 a. m. Respectfully forwarded. W. GAMBLE, Colouel, Coatmanding Cavalry Division. NEAR MARLBOROUGH, MD., July 12, 18645 a. m. Capt. L. L. BARNEY, Actg. AssI. Adji. Gem., Car. Div., C~a utp Stonem an, D. C.: CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report everything quiet at this place. Very respectfully, J. CLAPP, Lieut., Comdg. Detach. Co. F, Eighth Illinois Cavalry. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 12, 1864. Brigadier-General DE RUSSY, Arlington: Lieutenant-Colonel McKelvy is organizing a battalion of 300 or more infantry, and is ordered to report to you their readiness for the field. You are authorized to call upon him for them when wanted. By command of Major-General Augur: C. H. RAYMOND. Assistant Adjutant- General. ALEXANDRIA CITY, VA., July 12, 1864. (Received 8.30 p. in.) ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, I-Ieadq aarters Department of lVashington: SIR: Nothing unusual has happened in this command to-day. Respectfully, JOHN P. SLOUGH, Brigadier-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 12, 1864. Brigadier-General SLOUGH, Military Govern or. Alexandria, Va.: Colonel Greene, quartermaster, has ordered 150 of his employ~s to report to you. He cannot spare more. C. H. RAYMOND, 21 ssisi~ Ut A (l~jutant General Page 245 CHAP. XLIX] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 245 HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Jidy 12, 186411.15 a. 111. Colonel WELLS, Pro rost-Marshal, Alexandria Has that company of cavalry reported to you ? Use all your force to gaul information, and report any indications of an advance of the enemy to the commander of the forts in the vicinity and to General Slough. C. C. AUGUR, Major- Gen era 1, U. S. Vein nteers. ALEXANDRIA, July 12, 1864. (Received 12.40 p. in.) Lient. Col. J. H. TAYLOR. Chief of Staff: The company of Sixteenth New York Cavalry reported late last night. My men are out on the duty designated; they are scouting from t o miles beyond Clouds Mill around to the Telegraph road and below it to the Potomac entirely beyond the fortifications. Respectfully, H. H. WELLS, Lieu tenant- Colonel and Provost-Marsh ul- General. ALEXANDRIA, VA., July 12, 1~64. (Received 8.45 p. in.) Lieut. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff: My cavalry are picketing from the Little River pike. starting be- yond Clouds Mill, to the Potomac. covering the pike and the road leading to Springfield Station, the Braddock road, and the Telegraph road, and at a distance of from two and a half to four miles outside of the forts. No enemy has been discovered in that direction, nor has any been reported. II. H. WELLS, Prorost -Ma rsh al- General. fJDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 12. 1864. Colonel LAZELLE, Commanding Cavalry, near Falls Church It is reported that there are indications of the enemy being in yonr front. Please keep me advised. Keep your scouts well out toward the gaps and toward Manassas. Should you learn of the enemys advance in force notify General De Russy at once, as well as these headquarters. Use all your force to gain information. Respectfully, yours, ~. C. AUGUR, J1iIia~or- Gen er ii. U. S. Volmi leers Page 246 246 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. (CRAP. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CAMP. Aeur Fulls C/h arch, Va., July 12, 1864. Lieut. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Stuff: COLONEL: In view of present emergencies I have abandoned the design of Colonel Lowell of leaving two companies at Annandale, and also at Cross farm (intermediate between this point and An- nandale). There -is a dismounted company at Lewinsville in a stockade. At present I picket to that point and one mile beyond. I propose to call in the men at Lewinsville, and patrol the conntry north to that point and beyond in the same manner as I have now adopted south of this place to Annandale. There are in the two regiments now here a large number of men (about one company) who are almost withont arms; recruits and men who have lost their arms by disaster, & c. They are and will be of little use here. Should you approve it I will send them in to report for the defense. I propose to remove all baggage, with the exception of one wagon to a regiment, to a point inside the Alexandria pickets, and with the whole force remaining to remain on this line or farther out. I have sent 200 men to the front (in the direction of the gaps) and toward the fords of the Potomac in three different partiestwo of 50, and one of 100. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. M. LAZELLE, Colonel 16th New York Vol. L~av., Corndg. Cavalry Camp. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 12, 1864. Col. H. M. LAZELLE ~iJornmanding Cavalry Brigade: COLONEL: Your dispatch is received. The major-general com- manding approves your dispositions, but wishes you to keep the vicinity of Annandale well watched by frequent scouts. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assista at Adiutan I-General. CUVIBERLAND, July 12, 1864. Brigadier-General SULLIVAN, Martinsburg, W. Va.. You will move your infantry division immediately omi Harpers Ferry, leaving at Martiusburg a sufficient force of General Crooks division to hold it. Communicate with General Wright, who is at Edwards Ferry with his corps. If you are satisfied that the, mass of the enemys force is retreating by way of Edwards Ferry, you will leave a sufficient garrison to hold Maryland Heights and move with all your other troops, including General Howes command, toward Edwards Ferry and report to General Wright. D. HUNTER, 211ajo r ()eu e~ ,al, (,)o~niuan (king Page 247 CHAP. XLIX.] 24~1 CORRESPONDENCE. ETC.UNION. MARTINSBURG, Jv~ly 12, 1864. (Received 6.07 p. in.) [General HUNTER:] A dispatch from Hagerstown says the enemy are falling back this way, having been foiled in their attempt to cross the Potomac. This cannot be true. I will join Howe to-morrow. Can you give me any information as to the nunfber of Crooks regiments that I may expect to be near there by to-morrow evening? I would like to take with me one or two of his regiments. ~. C. SULLIVAN, Brigadier-General. CUMBERLAND, Jaly 12, 1864. Brig. Gen. J. C. SULLIVAN, illartinsburg: Please ascertain if the reported falling back is probably true. If so, you will remain with your force to repel any attack of enemy to cross at upper fords. If, however, you decide, after acquiring necessary information, to proceed to join Howe~ you will leave be- hind the regiments belonging to General Crook, as it is deemed Un- a(lvisable to send any of them farther at this time than Martins- burg. D. HUNTER, Major- General. CuMBERLAND, July 12, 18649 a. m. Brigadier-General SULLIVAN,. The Wheeling papers report that General Tyler and about 1,000 of our men were captured at Monocacy bridge on Saturday. They possibly may be sent to the rear via Martinsbnrg or Kearneysville. Look out for them; recapture them if they come within your reach. The enemy are threatening Baltimore. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. CuMBERLAND, July 12, 186410 a. m. Brigadier-General SuLfIvAN, Ajfartinsburg: Keep yourself ft4ly advised of all movements on the Shepherds- town pike through Kearneysville to Winchester, and vice versa. Would it not be well to occupy Kearneysville? B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. BALTIMORE, July 12, 1864. (Received 13th.) General GRANT. GENERAL: Railroad bridge at Gunpowder only slightly dam- aged; can be repaired in three (lays. Rebel cavalry between Belts- ville and Laurel have torn up the railroad. Guard at Laurel and Annapolis Junction have fallen backthe latter to Annapolis, b Page 248 248 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CRAP. XLIX. order. York railroad cut. I have 110 reliable cavalry, all(l the rebels under Gilmor. and Bradley Johnson have rai(led, in tile lasU few days, to within five miles of this city; the citizens temporarily armed. I cannot send out as they stampede. I want two or three field batteries or siege howitzers, and ammunition for them; have but few guns mounted; have, in conjunction with tile Governor, called for 10,000 militia to complete and man works. General Ricketts division reduced to 2,488, aggregate. Averells cavalry, 4,000, re- ported to have been in Frederick on the 10th. E. 0. C. ORD. BALTIMORE. MD., Jaly 12, 18648.30 a. in. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, (Received 9 a. in.) Chief of Staff: I found, on arri~ing last evening, that General Wallace had drawn his force all into town, except a guard at the Relay House, and roads patrolled a few miles out. Small parties of rebel raiders were reported near and north of town late last inglit. The mounted citizens and new troops much excited, with occasional stampedes. City quieter this morning. Rebel force of 4,000 reported to have come from Liberty. via Westminster, to Towsontown, and turned back toward Liberty yesterday p. m. Not stated if this force was cavalry or infantry, but supposed to be cavalry. Not stated what (lirection they finally took. No large force of rebel infantry reported nearer than Liberty. E. 0. C. ORD, Major- General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 12, 186410 ~ m. (Via Cherrystone and Fort Monroe. Received 9 a. m. 13th.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: Party arrived here from Frederick City to-day states that Coles cavalry, 600 strong, drove the rebels out of Frederick on the 10th. The Washington railroad is reported torn up to-day at noon between Laurel and Beltsville. Guard at former place reported falling back, pursued by force of rebels, on the Washiiigton railroad, reported composed of infantry, artillery, and cavalry. Reports not vouched for, as the whole country is panic-stricken. My force is compose(l of General Ricketts division, aggregate 2,488 present, and between 2,000 and 3,000 100-days men and armed citizens, 200 sailors, and 500 Africans. Governor, by my request, has called for 10.000 mili- tia. I will use them to build and man works. Railroad bridge at Gunpowder slightly damaged. Will be repaired, and road to Phil- adelphiia in two or three days. Can telegraph to Martinsburgvia Pittsburg, and to General Grant. Rebel cavalry have raided to within five miles of this city. My cavalry, 100, and citizens mounted, not sufficiently reliable to meet themn. Have party out now in pur- suit of raiders, who are reported all over the country in force of from 5,000 to 7,000. Think there are some small parties still mov- ing west from this vicinity. E. 0. C. ORD, JI1ajo r- General, Corn man ding Page 249 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.ITNION. 249 HDQES. MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, - General ORD, Baltimore, July 12, 1864. Corn rn anding GENERAL: I have the honor to give you a synopsis of the latest information, as follows: Two thonsand enemys Cavalry reported near Reisterstown road. Gilmor joined, and all went toward Ran- dallstown, the whole force there being estimated at 3,000 strong, mostly mounted infantry, and are reported as moving toward Elh- cotts Mills at 7 this a. m. At Pikesyille 150 men are reported as being under Gilmor, and at Randalistown moit troops are reported as arriving. Numbers not known. This information is brought by Mr. Gambrill, resident of Reisterstown, who saw and Conversed with some of the men. Respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, A ssistant Adjutant- General. P. S.Further information states that the force above spoken of are moving from Randallstown toward Ellicotts Mills. Respectfully. S.B.L. BALTIMORE, MD., July 12, 1864. Commodore THOMAS A. DORNIN, (Join mci ii diii g Na ia I Station, Baltimore, lId. SIR: Maj. Gemi. E. 0. C. Ord wishes to acknowledge the great service of the Navy Department to the Government in forwarding the men, of which you notified him, from New York for the defense of this city. He thinks that their services can be best employed in the defense of Fort McHenry, and wishes me to ask you to send them to report, under an efficient officer, to General Morris, com- manding, at that fort. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant S. S. SEWARD. COMMANDANTS OFFICE, NAVAL STATION, Maj. Gen. E. 0. C. ORD, Baltimore, July 12, 1864. Commanding huddle Department, Baltimore: GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a com- munication from Maj. S. S. Seward, requesting me to send, with an efficient officer, the men belonging to the navy to Fort McHenry, and in reply have to state that I have not a single officer to send with these men. They are accu~tomed to handle heavy guns, and I think will get along by detailing from among them persons com- l)etent to act as sergeants and corporals. I will send them over after (hinner in a tug, to report to General Morris. and will send their hammocks amid bags when they reach mis. Be T)leased to let me know if this arrangement will suit you. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, THOS. A. DORNIN. (Join in odo i~e, Corn in an ding Naval AS/a lion Page 250 250 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. PRESIDENT-STREET DEPOT, July 12, 1864. General ORD: I wish to send engine to burned bridge. Can you send me a guard, and how soon? W. CRAWFORD. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, No. 1. Baltimore, Md., July 12, 1864. 1. Lieut. Col. Alexander Bliss, chief quartermaster Eighth Army Corps, is relieved from duty as quartermaster of that corps, and will report for duty to Major-General Wallace, commanding Middle Department, subject to the approval of the President of the United States. 2. Capt. C. W. Thomas, depot quartermaster Eighth Army Corps, is hereby appointed quartermaster Eighth Army Corps, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel, subject to the approval of the President. * * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. E. 0. C. Ord: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. RELAY HousE, July 12, 1864. Major-General ORD: The troops at Annapolis Junction fell back to Annapolis, includ- ing 162 sick from hospital, by order of Colonel Root, commanding at Annapolis. The operator at the Junction handed him your dis- patch, ordering him here, and offered him cars. The operator has just reached here on special train on his way to Baltimore. He reports Washington road torn up from Beltsville to Laurel. Oper- ator left Junction at 8 oclock; reports our forces falling back from Laurel; reported by stragglers that the enemy in force was follow- ing them. W. W. HENRY. Colonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, July 12, 1864. General MORRIS, Commanding, Fort 3licHenry: General Ord directs me to inform you that Commodore Dornin will send 200 men of the navy to report to you for duty. Please put some of them in Fort Marshall. Respectfully, & c., S. S. SEWARD, Major and Aide-de-Camp Page 251 CHAP. XLTX.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-tTNLON. 251 JULY 12, 1$643 I~ in. General MORRIS, Commanding, Fort JllcHenry: A boat will arrive within an hour to take on board guns at the fort. E. 0. C. ORD, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Jaly 12, 1864. General MORRIS, Commanding, Fort McHen ry: Will you instruct Major Buinstead, on board schooners at your wharf, to disembark his men, to camp until morning. Please fur- nish him with fuel to make coffee. Detain schooners. E. 0. C. ORD, Major- General. JULY 12, 1864. Brigadier-General MORRIS,. Fort illicHenry: There is no guard at the Long Bridge to give an alarm at night, an(1 the draw of said bridge is kept down. Station a guard and see that the draw is up at night. By command of Major-General Ord: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. BALTIMORE, July 12, 1864. Brig. Gun. H. H. LocKwooD, Commanding Defenses: GENERAL: I am instructed by Major-General Ord to direct you to mount the guns on the northern defenses as quickly as possible. From reports this a. m. it is thought the enemy may be concentrat- ing at Randallstown with the intention of making a dash on the Riesterstown or Liberty roads. Please notify the post and other commanders accordingly, and redouble vigilance on the roads by patrols and scouts. The general commanding will have a laige reserve force sent out as soon as he hears from you. Respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 252 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHIP. XLIX. HDQRS. THIRD SEPARATE BRIG., 8TH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 12, 1864. Lient. Col. SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General, Eighth Army Corps: COLONEL: I have the honor to report that there are at present under my immediate command the following effective forces, viz: Oui ~ so o 0 o ~ 10th Regiment U. 5. Veteran Reserve corps 10 309 compan.y A, 149th Regiment Ohio National Guard 3 89 company A, 159th Regiment Ohio National Guard 3 70 company D, 159th Regiment Ohio National Guard 3 60 company H, 159th Regiment Ohio National Guard 3 63 89th company u. s. veteran Reserve corps 1 27 company c, 1st Eastern Shore Maryland Infantry 1 38 company i, 1st Eastern Shore Maryland Infantry 3 39 company H, 3d Pennsylvania Artillery 5 109 company A, 1st Maryland Heavy Artillery 54 32 858 Company D, One hundred and fifty-ninth Regiment Ohio National Gnard, and Companies C and I, First Eastern Shore Maryland Vol- unteers, reported to me this afternooii. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN R. KENLY Brigadier-General, Commanding. HDQRS. NORTHERN DEFENSES OF BALTIMORE, Baltimore, 314., July 12, 1864. Brigadier-General KENLY, Commanding Left Dir ision, Defenses of Baltimore: GENERAL: I have just seen General Ord, who agrees with me that the long line from Fort Marshall to the Washington railroad is too mnch for one man to look after. He therefore regards my command as extending only to the Falls road, and that all the defenses beyond to A, inclusive, belong to you; that you command independent of me. He so regards it, and I desire of you to look out for that p art without reference to me. I have just sent some guns into the or s and am mounting. General Ord expects them to be got up and ready without delay, to-night if possible. An expedition has gone up the Reisterstown road. General Ord wishes the guns on that road covered by an earth-work. I wish to confer with you respect- lug the exchange of troops, so that the different commands will not be divided unnecessarily. Will try and see you should you not be in town. Respectfully, H. H. LOCKWOOD Page 253 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNLON. 253 CITY SURVEYORS OFFICE, Baltimore, July 12, 1864. General J. R. KENLY, Headquarters: DEAR SIR: Having, nnder Lientenant Meigs, built Forts No. 3, at Kirbys mansion. Kirbys lane; No. 4, at junction of Gilmor street and Windsor Mill or Liberty road; No. 4 at head of Gilmor street, I examined into their condition this morning, including No. 5, near to the entrance of Druid Hill Park. The embankmeuts are all in a fair state for defense, but rough in many places from washing; the ditches are not as deep, as at first, by two or three feet at various points. These repairs could be effected in twelve hours: No. 8 re- quires a plank for one of the gun platforms and a few 5-inch spikes to draw down the flooring, which is very much warped in some in- stances, perhaps sufficient to tear up the flooring on the recoil of the gnu. All the other platforms are in proper conditionof Nos. 3, 4, 4, and 5. The doors of No. 4~ are off, one lying inside the fort; the other in the ditch. Hinges are needed for rehanging them. If I can be of any service, as an engineer, by superintending, & c., I am at the service of the Government. I will be at No. 4 until 12 to-morrow; after that hour. an order left at the City Hall will reach me. The numbers on 3, 4, and 4-s- will be put up as you ordered to- morrow. Very respectfully, GILBERT H. BRYSON. Civil Engineer, City Surveyor. WASHINGTON, Jaly 12, 186412. 15 p. in. Major-General ORD: You can assign Lieutenant-Colonel French to the command of forces at Havre de Grace. He is now at Wilmington. 11. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS TROOPS OF MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, July 12, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel FRENCH, Wilmington: By direction of Major-General Halleck you will l)roceed without delay to Havre de Grace and assume command of troops and sta- tion. E. 0. C. ORD, MajorGeneral oJ 1 01 a ulcers, Corn maunliug. HAVRE DE GRACE, July 12, 1864. Maj. Gen. LEW. WALLACE: Telegraph lines all right. Colonel Wagner is loading about 300 colored troops on schooner. to be taken 1)y tugs; other troops from Philadelphia expected. Sd iooners and tugs nee(le(l to take them t Page 254 254 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. Baltimore; 100 negroes to be taken by Juniata to Gunpowder bridge. Major Judd raising thirty-days men. A sufficient force for all purposes is here and awaits orders. Ample force has gone out on construction train. W. M. ESTE, Major and Aide-de-Gamp. HAYRE DE GRACE, July 12, 1864. Major-General WALLACE: Steamer Portsmouth arrived from Baltimore. No further news. The following is from General Couch, at Philadelphia: I am glad to hear you are representing, for the present, General Wallace; say so to the general. Anything I can do shall be done readily. Please keep me informed of military matters in your vicinity. D. N. COUCH, Major-General. By to-morrow noon I shall so far have completed arrangements here as to be easily spared further delay here if you will recall me. W. M. ESTE, M(Vor and Aide-de-Camp. HAvRE DE GRACE, July 12, 1864. Major-General WALLACE: General Couch telegraphs from Philadelphia that the enemy are about making a demonstration against Conowingo bridge, twelve miles above this, and at Peach Bottom, some few miles above that again. I sent 100 men to the first-named place this afternoon and have ordered 100 men to go to the ford above. Will send a smooth-bore 12-pounder to the bridge. General Couchs order is to tear up the bridge if possible. General Dix telegraphs he will order Colonel Serrell, of Volunteer Engineers, and Lieutenant An- drews, U. S. Artillery, to report to Major-General Wallace. I await orders W. M. ESTE, Major and Aide-dc-Camp. HAYRE DE GRACE, J?dy 12, 1864. Major-General WALLACE: Capt. Thomas M. Culbert, commanding detachment of ten Ohio moullte(i infantry, sent by orders of Major Judd on a scorkting ex- pedition, reports he left Wednesday, yesterday afternoon, at 4.30 p. m. Arrived at Oxford at 1.30 a. mu. the 12th. Left Oxford at 5 a. in., and arrived at Conowingo bridge at 9.20 a.m.; found bridge all right and no rebels in neighborhood. Refugees coming in from Harford County report this morning rebels coming to [sic]. This afternoon refugees coming report the rebels to have retreated in the direction of Baltimore. Left the bridge at 3 oclock, and ant here now, 6.10 p. iu. Reports having converse Page 255 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 255 with a man at Lapidum, five miles from here on the canal, west, who said that fifty rebel cavalry were at Churchville about S p. m. to- day. Churchville is seven miles from Lapidum and south of it. W. M. ESTE, Major and Aide-de-Camp. PHILADELPHIA, PA., July 12, 1864.) (Received 10.15 a. in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: I left General Couch a moment since. Shall summary measures be adopted by him to get even, and to what extent? The apathy in public mind is fearful. Give ns an intimation of what you desire to securing and forwarding men and supplies. All that is possible will then be done. I will wait in office. THOS. A. SCOTT. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 12, 186411 a. m. Hon. THOMAS A. SCOTT, Philadelphia: Your telegram of last night was received, and also this mornings telegram, and I thank you for your kind offer. At present our sup- plies are not deficient. Troops are the chief necessities of the oc- casion, but it does not seem likely that men got by summary meas- ures would be of any service; they could not be relied upon. If supplies run short prompt notice will be given. The enemy have not made any assault on the forts, but are believed to be massing against Fort Stevens. Skirmishing at other points is also going on. There appears to be no doubt that the main force of the enemy is now around Washington, under Early and Breckinridge. EDWIN M. STANTON. PHILADELPHIA, PA., July 12, 1864. Hon. E. M STANTON, (Receive(l ii a. in.) Secretary of War: Scouts from the Valley of Virginia say that Longstreets corps is moving north, and would probably cross at Edwards and Nolands Ferries yesterday. Anything we can do? Give orders. THOS. A. SCOTT. PHILADELPHIA, PA., July 12, 186411.~30 a. in. (Via Cherrystone and Point Lookout, Md. Received 11.45 a. in., 13th.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of Wa~: Colonel Scott has just read to me your dispatch of 11.12 a. m. If you intimate to the Governor or me that 50,000 men are needed at onc Page 256 256 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. to meet the emergencythat is, if necessities exist for calling out that number to march for the defense of the capitalevery work- shop excepting those working for the Government shall be closed, and I believe the men can be obtained. D. N. COUCH, Major- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 12, 186411.40 a. m. Hon. THOMAS A. SCOTT, Philadelphia: Can you get some of your Christian Commission to work their way around to Monocacy, and look after the wounde(1 in Saturdays battle? Please see Mr. Stuart. We have no conununication, nor means of seeing that the wounded are relieved and the dead buried. It may have been done by the forces at Harpers Ferry, but I am anxious to know that it has been done. The Christian Commission can do it without peril to themselves. EDWIN M. STANTON, kSecIelary of 1Var. PHILADELPHIA, July 12, 1864. COMMANDING GENERAL, Baltimore, Md.. Rebel cavalry are at Monkton, twenty-three miles north of Balti- more. Inland telegraph wires cut this morning near Conowingo, northwest from Havre de Grace. I. was informed last night that 3,500 men would go through Philadelphia. You probably know all about it. Am desirous of aiding you to the extent~ of my ability in guarding these bridges. D. N. COUCH. ]Jfr~jor- General. GETTYSBURG, July 12, 1864. Major-General COUCH: J. H. Baker, of Sigefs secrut service. ;just in; left Frederick at 3 a. in.; reports Hunters advance raised siege of Harpers Ferry on Friday and Saturday. General Mulligan advanced 200 in- fantry to Jefferson, and Colonel Blakely 2,500 cavalry. Mulligan moved to right toward river between Point of Rocks and Berlin. Colonel Blakelys cavalry dashed into and occupied Frederick Sun- day 9 a. in., an(1 drove out Inibodens and Mosbys cavalry and attacked and followed Earlys infantry aiI(1 trains to Greenville toward Berlin; on Saturday the Third Divisioii of Sixth Corps had fallen back to Berlin. Hunter had advanced to Shepherdstown. and a force is luoving from the east, so the rebel force is entirely bemmed in. Bradley Johnsons mounted force which struck the railroad is cut off from the rest of the rebel force. Provost Thomp- son has sent 100 stragglers to Hanover on frot. He has no rations for his own men. Can he arrange with hotel to board them at 50 cents per day? Cannot at less. D. MCCONAUGHY Page 257 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 257 CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE SUSQUEHANNA, Harrisburg, Pa., July 12, 1864. Colored troops will be accepted by companies, under the late Calls of the Governor of Pennsylvania for 100-days men, and will be organized into regiments when a sufficient number are brought together. By command of Major-General Couch: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant- General. NEW YORK, July 12, 1864. Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Staff: The moment I heard yesterday that the railroad was threatened I held every steamer in readiness to transport troops and supplies to Washington. I have detained the Merrimac, which was to have sailed this morning for New Orleans. The Empire City will also be sent to Washington when the troops are ready to move. S. VAN VLJET, Quartermaster. CITY POINT. VA., July 13, 186412 m. (Received 12.15 a. m. 14th.) Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: Summary of evidence gathered from deserters, scouts, and cavalry reconnaissance by Gregg on onr left show that none of Hills or Long- streets corps have left oui front. Two brigades (Lanes and Mc- Gowans) of Wilcoxs diyision, Hills corps, are on north side of James, in Fosters front; two brigades (Thomas and Scales), same division, same corps, are between Walthall and Appomattox; Pick- etts division in Butlers immediate front, and deserters say Davis bri- gade, of Heths division, Hills corps, is in reserve in rear of Pickett. Gregg ascertained by reconnaissance that Fitz. Lees division and Bowers [?] brigade cavalry are at Ream~ Station intrenched, and, the citizQns say, some infantry, though be found no infantry. Mahones division, Longstreets corps, is in front of the Fifth Corps. Evidence of this seems positive. Deserters from Mahones division (Florida regiments) say that Heths division has returned to his old position in reserve. Its movement seems to have been made down the railroad, fearing Wright was moviiig in that direction, but find- ing he was not it has returned. Progress of work good as could be expected under such hot sun. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. WASHINGTON, July 13, 1864. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.; There was some skirmishing in front of the works last evening by the Sixth Corps, in which our loss is reported about 300. A few 17 R RvOL XXXVII, PT I Page 258 258 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLLX. men in the trendues were picked off by rebel sharpshooters. The enemy fell back during the night on the Rockyille road, and General Wright moves out to-day on River road toward Edwards Ferry. He numbers only about 10,000 effective, and the Nineteenth Corps only 650. General Emory, with 1,300 men, is just arriving, and another vessel, agroufid down the river, has 1,100. It is believed that the enemy will make for Edwards Ferry, and Wright is directed on that point. He may be able to attack their rear, but is too weak to fight their main body. It is possible that this retreat has re- sulted from Hunters approach, but we hear nothing of him. It is to be regretted that the Nineteenth Corps arrives too late to~assist the Sixth. From the most reliable estimates we can get of the enemys force, it numbers from 23,000 to 25,000, exclusive of cavalry They state that a part of Hills corps is coming to re-enforce them, and that without them they would have captured Washington if the Sixth Corps had not arrived. H. W. HALLECK, Mdjor-General and Chief of Statf. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 13, 18644 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point. Your telegram of 12 m. yesterday is just received. General Wright has already been assigned to the command of the troops to go to the field. I have telegraphed to General Ord as you directed. He reports Ricketts division to be reduced to an aggregate of 2,488. The only other force he has is 500 colored, 200 sailors, 3,000 militia, and a body of armed citizens. The remains of Ricketts division are the only forces that can take the field. I telegraphed you this morning the number of available troops here for the field, and also the most reliable estimate of enemys strength. Nothing whatever about Hunter. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. FORT MONROE, July 13, 1864. General JOHN A. RAWLINS, Chief of Staff, City Point: From passengers from Baltimore I gather the following: Hunter is at Martinsburg. We hold Hagerstown. The force of enemy operating around Baltimore is principally cavalry, said to be about 8,000. There is said to be 15,000 rebels at Silver Spring, within seven miles of Washington. I cant learn that the rebels have shown any disposition to attack our works, either at Baltimore or at Washing- ton. I would say that there is. no earthly danger of the rebels get- ting into either city, but they will do much damage around them, and get large supplies, but it wont hurt any to stir the natives up in that neighborhood. The Baltimore paper puts the entire rebel force at 45,000, and says that Longstreet is at Gordonsville advancing with another column. Telegraphic communicatioii between Wash- ington and Daltitao;e cut. I cant seo anything live rpaso~N Page 259 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 259 ground for believing that Longstreet is at Gordonsyille, or that the enemy are so numerous as estimated above. I will let you know should I get any further information. J. W. SHAFFER, Colonel and Chief of Staff. CITY POINT, July 13, 18642.30 p. m. (Received 1 a. in. 14th.) Hon. C. A. DANA, Assistant Secretary of War: Deserters are Coming in daily, giving the position of every divis- ion of the rebel army. Some are in to-day from Longstreets corps, giving the position of two of his divisions, and the third we know to be in front of Butler, who has probably received fifty deserters from it in the last week. Boldness is all that is wanted to drive the enemy out of Maryland in confusion. I hope and believe Wright is the man to assure that. The advance of two divisions of the Nineteenth Corps passed Fort Monroe yesterday, and I hope the whole of them will reach Washington within the next twenty-four hours. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, July 13, 186410 a. m. Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT, City Point, Va.: The enemy have disappeared along the entire line. McCook re- ports that the rebel pickets in front of Fort Stevens were changed ~n the night from infantry to cavalry, and that the cavalry departed just before daybreak. General Augur reports to General Halleck that he has Wrights corps all ready to move in pursuit, should Gen- eral Halleck so order. Cavalry has been sent ouP both in the direc- tion of Baltimore and upon the Rockville road to ascertain which route they have taken. Montgomery Blairs house was burned by them last night, but the house of old Mr. Blair still stands. The amount of damage to the railroad between here and Baltimore is not yet ascertained. A neighbor of Mr. Blair, who made his way through from Silver Spring to the city last night, says that the rebel force which has been in that neighborhood was all of cavalry, and did not exceed 300 in number. We have a report from Point Lookout that a U. S. steamer passed that point early this morning, coming in this direction, with 1,500 troops of the Nineteenth Corps. They will probably arrive here about 6 p. m. C. A. DANA. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 13, 186411 p. m. Lient. Gen. U. S. GRANT, City Point, Va.: Since my dispatch of last evening to General Rawlins there have debarked here of the Sixth Corps 1,689 men, and of the Nineteenth Corps 3, 560 men. As you will remember, 800 men of the Nine Page 260 260 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. teentli Corps were landed on Monday. General Emory has also re- ported in person and say s that the remainder of two divisions of his corps is close at hand. The head of General Wrights column pass~.d Fort Reno at 5 p. in., moving out on the Rockville road. This force consists of his own two divisions and of the troops of the Nineteenth Corps, in all about 15,000 men. Colonel Lowells cavalry, which is serving with him, amounts to about 750 men. Wright will move on with all practicable energy, but as yet his command is inferior in numbers to the enemy. Orders were sent to General Ord at 4.10 p. m. to move to Washington as soon as he was sati~sfied that the enemy left his front, bringing his troops by rail. General Halleck informs him that all the evidence went to show that the enemy was moving off by Edwards Ferry, and that it was not probable that any important force remained near Baltimore. Wright has been assigned to the chief command according to your orders. Of Hunter we know nothing. Lowell attacked McCaus- land, who covers the rear of Earlys column, at Rockville at about 5 p. m. Lowell charged them with four companies of his regiment and a body of dismounted men, but found them too strong to break through. He lost about 30 killed and wounded, and brought away some 50 prisoners, besides killing and wounding a number of the enemy. His retreat was favored by the dust which covered his flanks and prevented McCausland from seeing his weakness. The railroad between here and Baltimore proves to be totally unharmed, and trains will be running on it to-morrow morning. The telegraph between here and Philadelphia is working to-night. The night is bright and favorable for marching. C. A. DANA. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 13, 18641.15 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT: It is now pretty certain that the rebels have retreated by way of Rockville toward Edwards Ferry. McCook reports that both Early and Breckinridge moved out in the night, reaching Rockville at 3 a. m. with 200 wagons and a drove of 2,000 cattle. Ninety wounded rebel soldiers and eleven officers were found this evening in Mr. Blairs house at Silver Spring. McCook reports that some wounded are also left on the ground in front of Fort Stevens. Wright with Lowells cavalry is moving in pursuit by the River road. No news from Hunter. Our loss by the siege is about 300 killed and wounded. Colonel McCallum sent out to examine the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports it unhurt. C. A. DANA. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, July 113, 1864. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: SIR: I deem it my duty to bring to your notice the following facts: I am informed by an officer of rank and standing in the mili- tary service that the Hon. M. Blair, Postmaster-General, in speak Page 261 (JI!AP. XLIX.) CORRESPONDENCE, ]~TC.tTNION. 261 ing of the burning of his house in Maryland, this morning, said, in effect, that the officers in command about Washington are pol- troons; that there were not more than 500 rebels on the Silver Spring road, and we had 1,000,000 of men in arms that it was a disgrace; that General Wallace was in comparison with them far better, as he would at least fight. As there have been for the last few days a large number of officers on duty in and about Washington who have devoted their time and energies, night and day, and have periled their lives in the support of the ~Government it is due to them, as well as td the War Department, that it shou& ld be known whether such wholesale denouncement and accusation by a member of the Cabinet receives the sanction and approbation of the President of the United States. If so, the names of the officers accused should be stricken from the rolls of the Army; if not, it is due to the honor of the accused that ~he slanderer should be dismissed from the Cabinet. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. GENERAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 229. Washington, July 13. 1864. I. By command of the President, Maj. Gen. H. G. Wright is as- signed to the chief command of all the forces moving against the enemy now retreating from Washington. This assignment embraces the Nineteenth Corps, under command of Brigadier-General Emory, and any forces that may join General Wright from the commands of Major-General Hunter, Major-General Ord, or elsewhere. II. Major-General Gillmore is relieved from the temporary com- ma~nd of the part of the Nineteenth Corps in the department at Washington, and will report to the Adjutant-General. Brig. Gen. W. H. Emory will remain in temporary command of the portion of the Nineteenth Corps brought by him from the Department of the Gulf. By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 236. * Washington, July 13, 1864. * * * * * * 11. By directiou of the President, so much of Speck~i Orders, No. 234, July 11, 1864, from this office, as directed Maj. Gen. George C. Thomas, commanding militia of the District of Columbia, to call out eight regiments of the militia infantry, and to accept such com- panies of the uniformed volunteer cavalry and infantry as might present themselves for muster into the service of the United States, is hereby revoked. All troops, if any, mustered into the service of the United States under the provisions of said order, will be imme- diately mustered out. By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 262 262. OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLlX. BALTIMORE AND Onio RAILROAD DEPOT, Washington. July 13, 1864. (Received 10.40 a. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Have just returned from Bladensburg. Enemy still in that vicinity; appeared during the night within sight of the camp there, and threw solid shot within a few yards of it. Five rebel prisoners brought in this morning. Could get no informati6n from them, except that they belonged to Bradjey Johnsons command. At S p. m. yesterday our bridge at Laurel, as well as the track between that point and Beltsville, was all right. GEG. S. KOONTZ. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 13, 18645.35 p. m. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: A hand-car with some of our men, and an engine and car in charge of our agent at Washington, Mr. Koontz, have arrived in Balti- more within the last hour, communicating the information that the road is now clear of the enemy, and that the burning has been con- fined to twelve camp and other cars of the company, and the partial destruction of the cross-ties of one bridge. I at once communicated to General Ord, who has furnished 150 men to go out upon a train with our telegraph operators, roadmen, & c.~ I judge the tele- graphic communication will be reopened during the evening, and that the road can at once be regularly operated. I suggested to General Ord the reoccupation of Annapolis Junction, and hope Gen- eral Augur can immediately picket the line to ihat point.]? under- stand General Ord will arrange for the protection of the road to Annapolis Junction. Mr. Koontz does not know enough of the military positions at Washington to enable us to decide whether the regular trains should be run. Pray telegraph us such information as is requisite. All appearances here indicate that the enemy has abandoned this region, and thrown his forces in the direction of Washington. Our trains to-day have run to Ellicotts Mills, and our agent there states he cannot hear of the appearance of the en- emy within fifteen miles of that point. Passengers have arrived from Philadelphia by steamQrs from Perryville. J. W. GARRETT, President Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 13, 18649.30 p. in. JOHN W. GARRETT, Esq., Baltimore: The enemy having learned yesterday the arrival of troops from City Point and New Orleans, retreated in the night toward Edwards Ferry. The appearance of their camp indicates a hasty departure. Their dead were left unburied, and their sick in the camp hospitals. This afternoon our advance cavalry in small force came up with their rear guard at Rockville, and a sharp engagement took place Page 263 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 263 Being in small force our cavalry fell back to await the arrival of sapport. Our forces, under Major-General Wright, are in pursuit. Very little injury to property was committed. Two or three dwell- ing-houses were burned. There is no reason to doubt that the whole force has been withdrawn from thP region, and is retreating across the Potomac. There is no reason why your trains should not corn- inence immediately their usual trips. This morning I ordered Col- onel McCallum to put his whole available force on your road to repair damages. Please report to me immediately what you know of Hunterwhere he is; where Crook is, and anything you know about his command. Early information is important. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 18646.10 a. m. (Received 9.17 a. in.) Major-General HALLECK: The enemy have disappeared from this entire front. All the dis- posable cavalry have started on this and the Rockville road to learn which route he has taken. I have directed Gillmore to send out the cavalry from near Bladensburg to examine the roads to Balti- more to see if he has gone in that direction. I am having Wrights troops all collected and ready to move at short notice should you determine to send them out. C. C. AUGUR. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 18648.30 a. m. (Received 9 a. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Staff: General McCook is just in from Silver Spring; the enemy passed that place at 2 oclock this morning. They have left a hospital there of ninety men and eleven officers in charge of two medical officers. Mr. Montgomery Blairs place is burned. The old gentlemans place is not burned. What cavalry was here is following as fast as possi- ble to learn the enemys route. A good many of their dead are unburied. I am having all the cavalry called in to be mounted. C. C. AUGUR, Major- General. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 18649.50 a. n~. (Received 10 a. in.) Major-General HALLECK: The small force of cavalry sent from here, all of them mounted, came upon the enemys rear guard at Leesborough. All the indica- tions are that the enemy took the Rockville road. I have no doubt the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is now clear. There should be cav- alry enough now mounted at Camp Stoneman to send out to ascer- tain. As fast as the cavalry here get their horses they are sent out to follow the enemy. C. C. AUGUR, Major- General Page 264 264 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. (CHAP. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS OP THE ARMY, July 13, 18649.50 a. m. General AUGUR: If the enemy has fallen back toward the Monocacy Wright should move out on the River road by Off utts Cross-Roads. If he has gone in the direction of Baltimore our forces will follow. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. WASHINGTON, July 13, 186410.25 a. m. Major-General AUGUR, Fort Stevens, D. C.: Generals Wright and Gillmore have orders to be ready to move the moment it is determined in what direction the enemy has moved. H. W. HALLECK, Major-Ger~eral and Chief of Staff. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 186410.30 a. m. (Received 11 a. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK: There is no reasonable doubt that the enemy have passed through Rockville. Negroes and citizens so report, and trains moving to the northwest during the night. A negro reports that their advance passed Rockville at daylight this morning. C. C. AUGUR, Major- General. WASHINGTON, July 13, 186411.55 a. m. Major-General AUGUR, Fort Stevens, D. C.: General Wrights forces should immediately move out on the River road from Tennallytown, and Gillmore follow as soon as ~os- sible. Fifteen hundred more of the Nineteenth Corps are coming up, and I have ordered them to be supplied as soon as landed. Cavalry should move up River road to reconnoiter and report; also cavalry on the south side should move up and ascertain the condition of affairs on that side. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Major-General AUGUR, Washington, D. C., July 13, 1864. Commanding Department of Washington: GENERAL: The clerks in Second Auditors Office have tendered their services for the emergency, and General Halleck has requested Mr. French to send them to report to you for duty. They desire a commander to be selected by you and will probably muster 150 mon. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, ROBERT N. SCOTT, Captain, Fourth U. S. Infantry, Aide-de-6~amp Page 265 CRAP. XLIX.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 265 WASHINGTON, July 13, 1864. General AUGUR: I think the Veteran Reserves should be withdrawn to-night from north side of the Potomac and pnt in the lines on the south side. H. W. HALLECK, Jliajor-General and Chief of Staff. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. Col. JAME& A. HARDIE, inspector-General U. S. Army: COLONEL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of this date, and inform you that no orders have been issued from these, headquarters detaching the mounted escort of the President. The infantry company is near Fort Reno, and cannot return to-night. The order has been issued, and it will move at daylight July 14. C. C. AUGUR, Mc~jor- General, Gommanding. FORT LINCOLN, July 13, 1864. (Received 4.55 a. in.) Major-General HALLECK: We require 500 cups and spoons. Can they be sent to us mine- (liatelv? L. M. GOLDSBOROUGH, Rear-Admiral. - WASHINGTON, D. C., July 13, 186411 a. in. Admiral GOLDSBOROUGH: Cups and spoons are not furnished by the Government to troops. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. ALEXANDRIA, July 13, 1864. (Received 10.20 a. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: SIR: I am about to call out the militia of this city for present duty. Can you furnish arms and equipments, and have you any suggestions as to the time of muster? Shall have perhaps from 400 to 500 reliable men. F. H. PEIRPOINT. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, TWENTY-SECOND ARMY CORPS, No. 58. ) Washington, D. C., July 13, 1864. Lient. Col. J. A. Haskin, aide-de-camp, is hereby announced as chief of artillery of this department. He will be obeyed and re- spected accordingly. By command of Major-General Augur: C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant A~ju taut- General Page 266 266 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. fC4HAP. XLIX. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, No. 172. TWENTY-SECOND ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. * * * * * * * 3. Lient. Col. H. H. Wells, Twenty-sixth Michigan Volunteers, is hereby relieved from duty as provost-marshal-general Defenses South of the Potomac, and will report in person at these head- quarters. 4. First Lient. W. W. Winship, First District of Columbia Vol- unteers, will relieve Lient. Col. H. H. Wells in his duties, and will report without delay to Col. M. N. WiseWell, provost-marshal-gen- eral Department of Washington, for instructions. By command of Major-General Augur: C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant-General. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 186412.15 a. m. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff: General Wright has just examined a prisoner from Daniels bri- gade, of Rodes division, of Ewells corps. He states the whole corps in front of Fort Stevens and that Breckinridges command is in that vicinity. General Wright credits the report. A. McD. McCOOK, Major- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 13, 186412.35 a. m. Major-General MCCOOK, Fort Stevens: Major-General Augur will be on the line early in the morning. Respectfully, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 18645.40 a. m. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff: The enemys skirmishers have all left my front. Five of their men fell back one mile with them and gave out and have come in this morning. They replaced the infantry picket-line by cavalry last night. Nothing seen of them this a. m. A. MCD. MCCOOK, Major- General. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 1864. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, (Received 8.20 a. in.) Chief of Staff: The rear of the enemys column passed Silver Spring at 2 oclock this morning. Hope to have more definite information in a short time. A. MCD. McCOOK, Major- General Page 267 CHAP. XLIX.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 267 FORT STEVENS, July 13, 186412 m. (Received 1.15 l~ in.) General AUGUR: Captain Taylor, of cavalry detachment, reports from Leesborough that the enemy moved to the left to Rockville; 200 wagons and 2,000 head of cattle. A general told the citizens they were going to Muddy Branch and Leesburg. A. McD. MeCOOK, Major- General, Commanding. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. Major-General MCCOOK, Fort Stevens: Company A, Fourth Artillery, has been equipped as a light bat- tery and mounted. C. C. AUGUR, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 1864. (Received 3 p. in.) Maj. Gen. C. C. AUGUR: Please send Light Company A, Fourth Artillery, to Fort Slocum, as the two companies heavy have been sent thence with General Wright. A. McD. McCOOK, Major- General. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 1864. (Received 4.20 p. in.) Lieutenant-Colonel TAYLOR, Chief of Staff: I have sent to you a man just arrested and brought within our lines. He reports that [he] saw General Hunter last Friday at Cumberland. A. McD. McCOOK, Major- General. FORT RENO, July 13, 1864. (Received 7.20 p. in.) General MCCOOK, and General AUGUR: The squadron of cavalry which was at Sumner last night is now with Colonel Lowell. The colonel has just been here; on road to - General Wrights headquarters. He reports his loss at about 30, but the straggling from Provisional Battalion makes the loss appear heavy. He thinks he has 750 to 800 men for duty. His loss was caused by Lieutenant-Colonel C [rowninshield] charging McCans- lands brigade, just out of Rockville, with four companies of Secon Page 268 268 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. (CHAP. XLIX. M [assachusetts]. The dust was very (leIlse and assisted the men to get off after their flanks were turned. He says McCauslands cav- alry drills but does not fight well. When he left he had formed his men on the heights just this side of Rockville, ready to advance. Thinks the enemy fell back again and his have advanced. He could not ascertain the exact directions their infantry columns had taken. No definite information on this subject. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General. HDQRs. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Major-General MCCOOK, . July 13, 1864. Gommanding at Stevens: GENERAL: The major-general commanding desires that you send Battery L, First Ohio Light Artillery, to report to Major-General Gilimore, at Tennallytown, July 14, as early in the morning as practicable. Very respectfully, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 1864. Lieut. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, (Received 10.45 ~ in.) Assistant Adjutant- General: The battery will move at 4 a. in. to-morrow. A. McD. McCOOK, Major- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. (Received 14 p. in.) Major-General MCCOOK, Fort Stevens: GENERAL: The major-general commanding desires that you as- sign General Paine to the command relinquished by General Gill- more on your line, with headquarters at Fort Lincoln. Respectfully, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 1864. (Received 10.50 p. in.) Major-General AUGUR: I shall ride to-morrow morning along my lines, starting at 4, to in- spect troops and defenses. Telegraph all orders for me to this post, whence they will be telegraphed forward to me. I have cleared out the rebel hospital except about thirty men impossible to move. Sent to Lincoln Hospital. A. McD. MeCOOK, Major- General Page 269 CHAP. XL1X.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 269 HDQRS. DEPT. 0F WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. Maj. Gen. A. DOUBLEDAY, Commanding at Fort Baker: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to state in reply to your communication of this date that the enemy has appar- ently withdrawn entirely from the Maryland front of the defenses. If any demonstration is made by him it will be developed on the Virginia front. In this regard it is not deemed necessary that re-enforcements be sent to yonr line. I am, gen~ral, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. Maj. Gen. A. DOUBLEDAY, Commanding, & c.: GENERAL: The major-general directs that you send all cavalry now serving under your orders, excepting such men as are abso- lutely necessary for orderlies, to report without delay to Col. C. R. Lowell, Second Massachusetts Cavalry, at Tennallytown (near Georgetown). I am, general, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 1864. (Received 6.05 a. in.) Major-General GILLMORE, Fort Lincoln: The enemy have disappeared from this front. General Augur de- sires you to send the cavalry now at Bladensburg out to see if he has gone toward Baltimore. C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant-General. FORT LINCOLN, July 13, 18648.20 a. in. (Received 8.30 a. in.) Major-General AUGUR: Everything passed off very quietly last night. I am expecting to hear from the cavalry picket every moment. I- think there is no enemy in our front. I gave orders to ascertain which way they went. Very respectfully,. Q. A. GILLMORE, Major- General Page 270 270 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 1864. Major-General GILLMORE: The commanding general desires that the cavalry in your com- mand shall move at once to Tennallytown; there follow the troops. Very respectfully, R. T. AUCHMUTY, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. Maj. JAMES A. HALL, Commanding Camp Barry: MAJOR: The major-general comman(ling directs that you send at once two batteries, one a light 12-pounder, and the other 3-inch ord- nance, to report to Major-General Gillmore, at Tennallytown. You will report to these headquarters their designation and the hour of their departure. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant-General. WASHINGTON, July 13, 1864, Major-General GILLMORE, (Received 10.25 a. in.) Fort Lincoln, D. C.: If there be no large force in your front get your troops ready to join General Wright, by the military road, toward Tennallytown, with eight days small rations in wagons and four days on the men. Beef will be driven on foot. H. W. HALLECK Major-General and Chief of Staff. FORT LINCOLN, D. C., July 13, 1864. (Received 10.45 a. in.) Major-General HALLECK: Your dispatch, directing me to prepare command with twelve days light rations, is received. I have only about 650 men of the Nine- teenth Corps, and about 900 men borrowed last night from General MeCook. I will draw twelve days rations for all. I am expecting every moment to hear from beyond Bhadensburg, where I directed an attack to be made two hours ago. Q. A. GILLMORE, Major- General. WASHINGTON, July 13, 186410.50 a. in. Major-General GILLMORE: If you join General Wright you take only the Nineteenth Corps and such others as may be specially assigned. General McCooks men will await further orders. H. W. HALLECK Major-General and Chief of Staff Page 271 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 271 MRs. MCDANIELS, July, 13, 1864noon. Major-General HALLECK: Your dispatch of 10.50 just received. The commander of my cav- alry pickets just reports the enemy beyond Bladensburg as having gone toward Silver Spring this morning. The officer was a;t Brown s Tavern, one mile this side of Beltsville, when he sent the dispatch. Very respectfully, Q. A. GJLLMORE, Major-General. WASHINGTON, July 13, 186411 a. m. Major-General GILLMORE, Fort Lincoln, D. C.: Fifteen hundred men of the Nineteenth Corps are coming up the river. I have directed that they be supplied with rations and trans- portation as they land, to be ready to join you on the march. Acknowledge receipt. H. ~. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. Maj. Gen. Q. A. GILLMORE, Commanding Nineteenth Army c~orps, Fort Lincoln: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that, in accord- ance with instructions from headquarters of the army, you move, with such force as you have belonging to the Nineteenth Corps, and report for duty to Major-General Wright, commanding Sixth Corps, at or near Tennallytown. Fifteen hundred men of the corps are coming up now, and they have been ordered to be supplied as soon as landed. It would be well that a staff officer go to this detach- ment, to guide it to its proper position. Two batteries will be ordered to report to you at Tennallytown. Very respectfully, ~. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. Maj. Gen. Q. A. GILLMORE, Commanding Nineteenth Army Corps: GENERAL: Battery L, First Ohio Artillery, has been ordered to report to you early a. in. July 14; on its arrival, be p leased to relieve Gittings battery (L), Third U. S. Artillery, and direct it to report at Camp Barry. Respectfully, your most obedient servant. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General Page 272 272 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Washington, D. C., July 13, 186411 p. m. Maj. Gen. Q. A. GILLMORE, Comdg. Nineteenth Army Corps, Tennallytown: GENERAL: The enemys rear guard still holds Rockville, and as General Wright may to-morrow meet him in force, the major-gen- eral commanding deems it advisable that such portion of yonr troops as are prepared should move up and join him early July 14. These instructions are given nuder the supposition that you have received none from General Wright; if you have, obey his orders. Very respectfully, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Fort Stevens, July 13, 1864. Brigadier-General MEIGS, Commanding Reserve Division: GENERAL: The commanding general desires that you keep your troops rea(ly to move at a moments notice. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. T. AUCHMUTY, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. SECOND BRIGADE, MEIGS DIVISION, July 13, 1864. Maj. W. PAINTER, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General: MAJOR: I have the honor to report that by verbal order of Major- General McCook, communicated by Major Hastings and Colonel Chipman, of his staff, I detached 350 men with officers to report to Major Hastings for relief of General Wrights pickets. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. E. PAINE, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS MEIGS DIVISION, Near Fort Slocum, July 13, 1864. Major AUCHMUTY, Assistant Adjutant-General: MAJOR: I have the honor to request that the Second District of Columbia Volunteers and the Twelfth Veteran Reserves, which I sent last evening in obedience to instructions from the major-general commanding to report to Major-General Gillmore at Fort Saratoga, be ordered to report to me immediately at these headquarters to enable me to concentrate the command and be prepared for a move- ment as directed this afternoon. By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. M. C. Meigs: WM. PAINTER, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General Page 273 Caip. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 2~3 HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Fort Stevens, July 13, 1864. Brigadier-General MEIGS: GENERAL: I have the honor to inform you that the commanding general has directed General Gillmore to return the Second District of Columbia and Twelfth Veteran Reserve regiments to your corn- inand. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. T. AUCHMUTY, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS MEIGS DIVISION, Near Fort Slocum, July 13, 1864. Major AUCHMUTY, Assistant Adjutant- General: MAJOR: I have the honor to request that six medical officers and a division commissary and three brigade commissaries be assigned to this division, consisting of 5,000 men, and in which I cannot find an officer of the commissary or medical departments. By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. M. C. Meigs: WM. PAINTER, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. SECOND BRIGADE, MEIGS DIVISION, July 13, 1864. Maj. WILLIAM PAINTER Acting Assistant Adjutant- General: MAJOR: Does my command embrace Fort Stevens? I suppose not, for although that might result from a literal construction of General Meigs order, No. 1. yet it was not so while I reported to General McCook, and in my interview with General Meigs yesterday lie expressed no such wish. Please inform me, to avoid mistakes. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, - H. E. PAINE, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS MEIGS DIVISION, Near Fort Slocum, July 13, 1864. Brig. Gen. H. E. PAINE, Comdg. Second Brigade, Meigs Division: GENERAL: Your command does not embrace Fort Stevens. The forts are under command of General Hardiri. By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. M. C. Meigs: WM. PAINTER, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Fort Stevens, July 13, 1864. Brig. Gen. M. C. MEIGS, commanding Division: GENERAL: The commanding general desires to 1)e informed whether your front from Fort Slocum to Fort Totten is picketed. If 18 R RVOL XXXVII, PT I Page 274 274 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. not, he directs that you throw out vedettes on that line. Between Slocum and De Russy the front is picketed by a detail from General Paines brigade. I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. G. HASTINGS, Major and Aide-de-Gamp. HEADQUARTERS MEIGs DIVIsIoN, Near Fort Slocum, July 13, 1864. Major AUCHMUTY, Assistant Adjutant- General: MAJOR: In reply to the note just received, I have the honor to report that the front between Fort Slocum and Fort Totten has been picketed by a detail from General Ruckers brigade. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, M. C. MEIGS, Brevet Major-General, Commanding Division. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS MEIGs DIVISION, No. 4. Near Fort Slocum, July 13, 1864. Col. C. M. Alexander, Second District of Columbia Volunteers, is hereby temporarily relieved from duty with his regiment, and assigned to command of the First and Third Provisional Regiments. The Second District of Columbia Volunteers, Twelfth Veteran Re- serves, and Second Provisional Regiment are hereby assigned to command of General Paine. Upon assuming command, Colonel Alexander will relieve Brigadier-General Paine in the rifle-pits be- tween Forts Stevens and Slocum. Upon being relieved Brigadier- General Paine will encamp his brigade upon the ground to the left and rear of Fort Slocuin. By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. M. C. Meigs: WM. PAINTER, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Consolidated morning report of the division commanded by Brig. Gen. M. C. Meigs, Quartermaster-General, U. S. Army, for the 13th day of July, 1864. Present for duty. ~ a Station. Commanders. Troops. ~ ~ a ~ E Near Fort Brig. Gen. M. C. General and staff,.. 1 2 3 Slocum. Meigs. Brig. Gen. H. E. 5econd Brigade, 2 1 8 19 1,168 1,198 Paine. Meigs division. Brig. Gen. D. H. First Brigade, 1 1 10 1,981 1,993 Rucker. Meigs division. I I Col. A. Farns- Third Brigade, I 1,720 worth. Meigs division. Total 4 1 11 29 3,149 3,194 1,72 Page 275 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.1JNION. 275 A portion of this brigade is on picket, and the balance tempo- rarily detached. The difference between this and the last return probably arises from the reports of some of the commanders of forces hastily organ- ized on an emergency, being estimated instead of counted. Many of the men are convalescents, who fell out upon the march from Washington. Respectfully, M. C. MEIGS, Quartermaster-General and Bvt. llIaj. Gen., Comdg. Div. Roster of the field and staff officers of the Second Brigade. Meigs division, also of the line officers of the said brigade. [July 13, 1864?] Names. H. E. Paine Charles E. Compton COMMANDING OFFICERS FIRST PROVISIONAL REGIMENT. Garrick Mallery Robert T. Shillinglaw A. F. Hamilton Sidney B. Smith Putnam Field M. J. C. Woodworth Carr W. H. Carling Alexander McCuen T.W. Smith COMMANDING OFFICERS SECOND PROVISIONAL REGIMENT. Thompson .... Rank. Brigadier-general of volunteers Major 47th U. S. colored Troops Lieutenant.Colonel Veteran Reserve corps. captain 5th Veteran Reserve Corps, act- ing major. Adjutant 5th New York Veteran Volun. teers, acting adjutant. Lieutenant Veteran Reserve Corps, act- ing 9uartermaster. Captain 10th New York Volunteers Lieutenant 20th New York State Militia.. Lieutenant Veteran Reserve Corps Captain 187th Pennsylvania Volunteers Captain 72(1 Pennsylvania Volunteers Lieutenant 116th Pennsylvania ~Volun- teers. Lieutenant-colonel... John W. Jordan Assistant Frederick Scbellei- Lieutenant JohnH.Fogg do Gabriel Tuthill do Elisha B. Gates Captain Keeley do Nate Lieutenant Parsons Captain Kline do ___ Crosby Lieutenant Wray .. Captain Command. Second Brigade. Acting assistant a(IJ t~flt- general. 1st Provisional Regiment. Do. Do. Do. 1st Company, Veteran Re. serve Corps. 2(1 Company, Veteran Re- serve Corps. 3d Company, Veteran Re- serve Corps. 4th Company, Veteran Re- serve Corps. 5th Company, Veteran Re- serve Corps. 6th Company, Veteran Re- serve Corps. 7th Company, Veteran Re. serve Corpm. Commanding 2d Provisional Regiment. 2(1 Provisional Regiment. 1st Company, 2(1 Provisional Regiment. 2d Company, 2d Provisional Regiment. 3d Company, 2d Provisional Regiment. 4th Company,2d Provisional Regiment. 5th Company, 2(1 Provisional Regiment. 6th Company, 2(1 Provisional Regiment. 7th Company, 2(1 Provisional Regiment. 8th Company, 2(1 Provisional Regiment. 9th Company, 2(1 Provisional Regiment. 10th Company, 2(1 Provis- ional Regiment Page 276 276 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., WYVA., MD., AND PA. WRAP. XLIX. Roster of the field and staff officers of the Second Brigade, & c.Continued. Names. COMMANDING OFFICERS THIRD PROVISIONAL REGIMENT. W. H. Lounsbury Henry B. Todd George H. Brannix. A. H. Milliken F. Coleman John Coonlen James W. Crawford Alex. Lovett D. T. Bennett George J. Whitman E.G. Wilson G.L.Werner J. T. Bushnell S.M. Duvall J. T~5mith G. P. Barber C.R. Hews ARTILLERY. JE Morton Rank. Acting Colonel 74th New York Volunteers. First lieutenant.colonel Captain Veteran Reserve Corps, acting major. First lieutenant 12th New Hampshire Volunteers, acting adjutant. Regimental quarterlnaster Captain First lieutenant ...do Captain Second lieutenant Lieutenant Second lieutenant Captain 12th New Hampshire Volun. teers. First lieutenant 120th New York Volun- teers. Captain First lieutenant 1st Maine Battery Command. ~ommanding 3d Provisional Regiment. 3d Provisional Regiment. Do. Do. Do. 1st Company, 3d Provisional Regiment. 2d Company, 3d Provisional Regiment. 3d Company, 3d Provisional Regiment. 4th Company, 3d Provisional Regiment. 5th ompany, 3d Provisional Regiment. 6th Company, 3d Provisional Regiment. 7th Company, 3d Provisional Regiment. 8th Company, 3d Provisional Regiment. Do. 9th Colnpauy, 3d Provisional Regiment. 3d Provisional Regiment. Do. I section 12-pounder Napo- leon guns. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 18645.40 a. m. General HARDIN: The enemy have disappeared from this front. Send Lowell at once with all disposable Cavalry to ascertain his whereabouts. C. C. AUGUR, lllajor- General. FORT RENO, July 13, 18645.45 a. m. Major-Generals MCCOOK and AUGUR: Major Fry reports he has advanced a mile out Rockville road and found no enemy. Wishes a squadron to support him, when he will push on. Lieutenant-Colonel Croxvninshield is ordered out and will take command of the whole cavalry on the Rockville road. M. D. HARDIN, Br i gadier- General, Commanding. FORT RENO, July 13, 18646 a. m. Maj. Gen. C. C. AUGUR: I have ordered Colonel Lowell, with the remainder of the cavalry and a section of artillery, to follow out after Lieutenant-Colonel Crowninshield to assume command of the whole. An infantry sup Page 277 Caip. XLIXI 277 CORRESPONDI~NCE, ETC.UNION. port will go with the artillery as far as the infantry picket-line. The artillery will not be sent farther until more is learned of the front. Answer. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. TENNALLYTOWN, July 13, 1864. (Received 9.45 a. in.) Lient. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff: No report from Colonel Lowell yet. The dust of his column ap- p ears five or six miles out from infantry picket-line. No firing heard. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General. FORT RENO, July 13, 186410 a. m. (Received 10.20 a. in.) Lieut. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Assistant Adjutant- General: The following I have just received from Fort De Russy: Major Neide, in charge of Fort Kearny pickets, reports trains moving all night northwest; did not appear to come from our immediate front. MARBLE, Colonel, Commanding Fort De Russy. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier-General. (Same to General McCook.) FORT RENO, July 13, 1864. (Received 10.20 a. in.) Major-General AUGUR, Washington: The following I have just received from Rock Creek: No enemy here. Citizens say that they fell back yesterday evening at 6 oclock. They say 3,000 infantry was on this side of the creek and on this road. Mr. Wat- kins says the enemy is straggling very much and is about exhausted. C. C. MARKLE. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General. (Same to General McCook.) FORT RENO, July 13, 1864. Lieut. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, (Received 11 a. in.) Assistant A~jutant-General, and General McCooK: Please send some cavalry fxom front of Fort Stevens out on the road. The enemy are apparently falling back. I think a junction should be made with Colonel Lowells cavalry at Roekville, if prac- ticable. Have sent Colonel Lowell all information obtained. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General Page 278 2~8 OPERATIONS IN N. V~k., W. VA., MD., AND 1~A. [CHAP. XLII. FORT RENO, July 13, 186412.30 p. m. (Received 1.30 p. in.) Major-General AUGUR, and Major-General MCCOOK, Commanding Fort Stevens: Following just received: Captain DILLINGHAM, Signal Officer, Fort Reno: An orderly just in reports that the enemy commenced crossing Muddy Branch at dark last night. Our cavalry in pursuit now. A. V. RICHARDS, Signal Officer at Fort Sumner. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier-General. FORT RENO, July 13, 1864--12.30 p. m. (Received 1.25 ~ in.) Major-General AUGUR: The following has just been received General HARDIN: Sent out the scout of cavalry and went out with some of the pickets in front of Post No. 12. No enemy to he found. KNAP, Major, Gommanding Fort Sumner. M. D. HARDIN, (Same to General McCook.) Brigadier- General. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 1864. Brig. Gen. M. D. HARDIN: Concentrate all the cavalry not in imniediate use in front, and have them ready to march with General Wright, who will pass your post. A. MeD. McCOOK, Major-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Washington, D. C., July 13, 1864. Brigadier-General HARDIN, Fort Reno: GENERAL: Send to Colonel Lowell and direct him to report in person to Major-General Wright, near Tennallytown, leaving his cavalry in observation. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. Brigadier-Genei~al HARDIN, Comdg. at Fort Reno: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that Captain Getchells company, One hundred and fiftieth Pennsylvania Volu Page 279 cHAP. XLIX.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION~ 279 teers, now near Fort Reno, be ordered to return to duty as the Pres- idents guard. The company will move at daylight, and reoccupy its camp at the Soldiers Home. The captain will report at these headquarters the arrival of the company at the Home. Respectfully, ~. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Ac~jutant-General. FORT RENO, July 13, 1864. (Received 12.45 p. in.) Colonel TAYLOR: Where is Captain Getchells company, One hundred and fiftieth Pennsylvania Volunteers? I dont know where it is. Is there any other name for that company? M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General. WASHINGTON, July 13, 1864. Brig. Gen. M. D. HARDIN: GENERAL: If any cavalry report at Tennallytown belonging to Lowells command, send it on to overtake General Wright and re- port to him. Respectfnlly, ~. H. TAYLOR, Assistant Adjutant- General. FORT RENO. July ~3, 1864. (Received 2.20 p. in.) Maj. Gen. C. C. AUGUR and General McCooK: The following has just been received from Fort Sumner, dated 1 p.m.: Scouts from cross-roads arrived. Report that three regiments rebel cavalry passed there at 10 a. in., moving to Great Falls. A. V. RICHARDS, Signal Officer at Fort Sumner. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General. JULY 13, 18642.30 p. m. Brig. Gen. M. D. HARDIN: The enemy~s forces, reported by citizens to be 1,500 strong, have all retired in the direction of Rockville. Casualties in this command, 3 wounded. Will you send me iiTistructions as to what (lisposition I shall now make of my command. We are without forage or am- munition. Respectfnlly, your obedient servant, G. F. HOLMAN, Capt., Corn dg. Detach. Second Massachusetts Cavalry Page 280 280 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. (OHii~. XLIX. JULY 13, 18645.30 p. m. General HARDIN: Send the First Brigade, Veteran Reserve Corps, to General De Russy at Arlington House, Va. By command of General McCook: R. T. AUCHMUTY, Assistant A ~jutaut- General. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 13, 18645.40 p. m, Brig. Gen. M. D. HARDIN, Tennallylown: What number of cavalry regiments did Lowell have? He says his regiment left in Rockyille was badly whipped. What is the ex- tent of his loss ? E. M. STANTON. FORT RENO, July 13, 1864. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, (Received 6 p. in.) Secretary of War: Colonel Lowell had, I think, four companies of his own regiment, Second Massachusetts, and several detachments from other regi- ments. His loss is something over 100, as near as I can learn. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. FORT RENO, Jidy 13, 18646.50 p. m. Hon. E. M. STANTON (Received 6.54 p. in.) Secretary of War: Colonel Lowell has just reported here on his route to report in person to General Wright. He estimates his loss at about :o. He has now about 750 to 800 men. Four companies of his regiment charged McCanslands brigade front; naturally their flanks were ex- posed, and they had to fall back a short distance. The dust was 50 dense it was shelter to the men in returning. He has sent in 38 prisonGrs (1 captain and 37 men), a few more are on the road. He left his cavalry formed on heights just this si(le of Ro& ~kville, pre- paring to advance again. M. D. HARDIN, Br iga (lie r General, Oomm an (hug. FORT RE4O, July 13. 1864. Major WILLIAMS, (Received 7.45 ~. in.) Assistant Adjutant- General (Care General Augur): The squadron of cavalry whichi was at Sumner last night is now with Colonel Lowell. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General Page 281 ChAP. XLD~.] CO1~Ri~SPONDI~NCE, I~TC.UNION. 281 DEAR COLONEL :* I presume you have seen the above dispatch. I send it to YOU as it pertains to your records. It is in relation to a missing squadron of which I believe I spoke to you and the gener~d yesterday. Yours, truly, R. WILLIAMS, A.9sis/a ut Adjataut- General. FORT RENO, July 13, 1864. (Received 8 p. in.) Major-General AUGUR: The following has just been received: I have my men, about 250, posted within one mile of Rockville. Captain Mc- Kendry, who was sent out toward that place, has just been driven in. There are many rebels in the town now, and I hear that there is a brigade on the other side of the town, drawn up in line. I have sent out a party to see if they can see them, and will report as soon as they come in. The enemy has evidently a strong rear guard. CR0 WNINSHIELD, Lieutenant-Colonel. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier-General. HDQRs. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Brigadier-General HARDIN, July 13, 1864. Commanding at Fort Reno: GENERAL: The major-general commanding desires that you send the Fourteenth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps to report to Col- onel McKelvy, commanding Rendezvous of Distribution. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Brigadier-General HARDIN, July 13, 1864. ~Jomrnanding at Fort Reno: GENERAL: Return the garrisons withdrawn from the river bat- teries. Return to General De Russy the battery of First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery and Frenchs conipany. They should report at Arlington House for ~ssigninent. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. General HARDIN, Fort Reno: Has the Veteran Reserve Brigade gone to General De Russy? What time did it leave? C. C. AUGUR, Afajor-General, U. S. Volunteers. * Probably addressed to Col. J. H. Taylor Page 282 282 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP XLIX. TENNALLYTOWN, July 13, 1864. (Received 9.50 p. in.) Maj. Gen. C. C. AUGUR, U. S. Army: Yes; now passing here. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General. FORT RENO, July 13, 1864. (Received 10.30 p. in.) Major-Oeneral AUGUR, U. S. Army: SIR: The following has just been received: 8.30 p~ M. The rebels are still in Rockville. Shall I advance in the morning or not? Men and horses are qiite fired. Horses have (many of them) had no water or forage to-day. - C. CROWNINSHIELD. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. (Received 11.30 p. in.) Brig. Gen. M. D. HARDIN, Tennallytown: GENERAL: Send copy of Colonel Crowninshields dispatch of 8.30 p. in. to Major-General Wright, who will give the necessary instruc- tions in the case. Inform General Wright where the Nineteenth Corps is encamped, and send him copy of my dispatch to General Gillinore, of 11 p. m. Respectfully, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. SIXTH REGIMENT VETERAN RESERVE CORPS, SiX Miles out on Rockviile Road, July 13, 1864. Brigadier-General HARDIN: GENERAL: I have just received your order, and have turned back with my regiment. The section of artillery moved forward at a trot toward Rockville on some ones order, whose, I (10 not know. The section is now two miles ahead. I have sent the order to the lieutenant commanding section of artillery by my adjutant. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, FRED. S. PALMER, Lieutenant- Colonel, Corndg. Sixth Regt. V. R. C. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 1864. Colonel WILHELM, (Received 9.17 a. in.) Comdg. Fort Ethan Allen: The enemy disappeared from this front and are reported crossing the Potomac above. Send out at once the cavalry company at you Page 283 ~IIAP. XLLt.] CORRESPONDENCJ~. I~TC.tTMON. 28~3 post to see what is going on in your front. Tell them to keep scouts well to the left to avoid being cut off. The Ohio regiment taken from your posts is ordered immediately back to them. C. C. AUGUR, iIft~jor-General, Commanding. FORT LINCOLN, July 13, 1864. (Received 10.55 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK: Lieut. Col. M. Brewer, Seventh Michigan, reports, in obedience to your orders, as follows: I proceeded from Camp Stoneman to Beltsville, and some of my scouts have been to the Relay House. I found no enemy in that direction. Bradley Johnson, with about 2,000 mounted men, was on that road yesterday, and moved with his column out on the road near Agricultural College, toward Rockville. Citizens re- port having seen a few rebel scouts north of the railroad to-day. M. BREWER, Lieutenant-Colonel, & c. R. LODOR, Capt a in, Corn man (un g Fort Lincoln. FORT RENO, July 13, 1864. (Received 12.30 p. in.) Lieut. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff: A squadron of ~avalry attached to this brigade and located near Sumner has, by some unaccountable mistake, gone down the Aque- duct road to Georgetown instead of up it. Will you have it re- turned as soon as possible? J. M. C. MARBLE, Colonel, Commanding. FORT LINCOLN, July 13, 1864. (Received 10.20 p. in.) Col. J. H. TAYLOR: Please inform me who is my commanding officer. General Gill- more has left. R. LODOR, Commanding Fort Lincoln. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. Capt. R. LODOR Commanding Fort Lincoln: CAPTAIN: General MeCook, at Fort Stevens, is in command of the entire line. General Paine has been assigned to the command of Gillinores front. Respectfully, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General Page 284 284 OPI~kATIONS IN ~. VA., W. VA., MP., ANP ~A. [CHAr. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS DE Russys DIVISION, Lieut. Col. SAMUEL MCKELVY, Arlington, Va., July 13, 1864. Commanding Rendezvous of Distribution: The provisional battalion referred to in your communication of the 12th instant will be transferred to the Fourth Brigade of this division, Major Meservey commanding, near Fort Lyon. Capt. Charles W. Morgan, aide-de-camp, will conduct them to that post, where officers will be assigned to command them. By command of Brigadier-General De Russy: THOS. THOMPSON, Captain and Assistant A~)z/tant- General. HDQRS. DETACHMENT EIGHTH ILLINOIS CAVALRY, Offutts Cross-Roads, Md., July 13, 186411.30 p. m. Major-General AUGUR: SIR: I have the honor of reporting that previous to receiving your orders to-day I received orders from General Hardin to move my command to the front, and along the River road as far as possi- ble, and I have complied with his orders by moving as far as Muddy Branch (commonly known as Major Thompsons camp), and meet- ing with none of the enemy I have returned to my camp. The en- emys rear guard had left Muddy Branch about one-quarter of an hour before my arrival at that place, and on my return I reported what information I had gained to General Wright, whom I found at Offutts Cross-Roads. Very respectfully, your most obedient servant, L. G. PIERCE, Captain, Commanding Detachment. WAR DEPARTMENT, Maj. Gen. H. G. WRIGHT, July 13, 18644.35 p. m. Tennallyt6wn: By command of the President you are assigned to the chief com- mand of all the forces moving from Washington or elsewhere against the enemy now retteating from Washington, this assign- ment embracing the Nineteenth Corps, under command of Major- General GlIlmore, and any forces that may join you from the com- mand of Major-General Hunter, Major-General Ord, or elsewhere. By command of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. P. S.Please acknowledge the receipt of this order. WAR DEPARTMENT July 13, 18644.30 p. m. Major-General WRIGHT, Tennallytown: I send you by courier a copy of a dispatch* from General Grant. General Emory, with 1,500 of the Nineteenth Corps, has arrived. * See Grant to Townsend, July 12, p. 222. Page 285 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. ~UNION. 285 Another transport with 1,100 is below. You can doubtless count ~n a large part of the Nineteenth Corps re-enforcing you in season for a battle, if you should need them, and need not delay for want of support. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. FORT RENO, D. C., July 13, 1864. (Received S p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of TVar: Your dispatch received. The head of my column is passing this point, and will be pushed forward to the limits of the endurance of the men. Before leaving I ordered up the portion of the Nineteenth Corps present. Should more arrive they will be directed to follow, with such artillery as they may need, and can be supplied from the Department of Washington. I have taken only what artillery I havefive, possibly six, batteries. Since writing the above I have received your dispatch by messen- ger, with copy of letter from Lieutenant-General Grant to Colonel Townsend. I can assure yoprself and the President that there will be no delay on my part to head off the enemy, and that the men I have will d6 all that the number of men can do. They have been well tried and never found wanting. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 13, 18647 p. in. Major-General WRIGHT, On march via Tertnallytown (Care of Brigadier-General Hardin): Forty-six hundred of the Nineteenth Corps in all have arrived. About 1,500 more are on the river coming up. They are eager to join you. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. HEADQUARTERS SIXTH CORPS, Off utts Gross-Roads, Md., July 13, 18647.30 p. m. (Received 10.35 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: I reached this point with the cavalry about an hour ago without incident, and the head of the infantry column is nearly up. I shall camp here for the night, and, unless the reports from the cavalry shall occasion a change, I shall move for Edwards Ferry at 4.30 a. in. to-morrow. The reports from the cavalry are not entirely sat- isfactory, but I hope to get that which is more reliable before morn- ing.~ What I have would indicate that the rebel force had moved west, probably to Edwards Ferry. H. G. WRIGHT. Major- General, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding Page 286 286 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., KND PA. [CIIAI~. XLIX. OFFUTTS CROSS-ROADS, MD., July 13, 1864. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, (Received 11.45 ix in.). Chief of Stag: This afternoon I sent a staff officer to the detachment of the Nine- teenth Corps commanded by Colonel Davis, with orders to move. Colonel Davis reported his command without rations and without transportation, although requisition had been made for both. His command numbers only about 600. He had received no preparatory orders, and was, therefore, requested to communicate at once with General Gilimore. Under these circumstances it is doubtful whether this party reaches me to-night. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General. JULY 13, 1864. Major-General WRIGHT: GENERAL: The enemy left my front last night; nothing can be seen of them. Prisoners who fell back with them a mile gave out and came in this morning and gave themselves up. The infantry pickets were relieved by cavalry last night, and none of them can be seen. Rodes whole division was iii the line yesterday. A. McD. McUOOK, Major- General. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 186410.25 a. m. Lieutenant-Colonel TAYLOR Headquarters bepartment of Washington: If General Wright is in town please send him out atonce. Answer. C. C. AUGUR, Major- General. He had better see General Halleck before he comes out. His corps will be getting ready to move. C. C. AUGUR, Major- General. FORT RENO, July 13, 18645.10 p. in. Col. JOSEPH H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff, Department of Washington: Have only been able to find about 175 cavalry to take the advance of General Wrights column. Since arri ving here have ascertained that Colonel Lowell has in front only 800. Have telegraphed to General McCook to ascertain where remainder are. Two hundred of them I know to be in front of him. General Wright is here. The head of his column has just passed. R. WILLIAMS, Assistant Adjutant-General. ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTH CORPS, July 13, 18641 p. in. The corps will move at once along the Military road to Tennally- town, and thence by the River road, via Offutts Cross-Roads, in the following order; First, First Division, with two batteries; second Page 287 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 287 Second Division, with one battery; third, Artillery Brigade; fourth, trains. General Getty will detail one brigade as. rear guard and flankers for the artillety and trains. The cavalry force now here under Major Thompson will immediately move out upon this road, keeping well in advance of the infantry and covering the front. The cavalry force now on the Rockyille road will move on that road, cov- ering the right flank. The cavalry force now near Bladensburg will move at once along the road taken by the troops, and Colonel Lowell, commanding, will report at these headquarters at Tennallytown, as directed by Major-General Augur. The portion of the Nineteenth Corps now here will follow up the movement without delay. Its commanding officer will report at these headquarters on the road for further instructions. The troops will, as far as practicable, keep to the right, giving the road to the artillery and trains. By command of Major-General Wright: C. H. WHITTELSEY, Assistant Adjutant-General. ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTH CORPS, July 13, 18648 p. m. The corps will move at 4.30 a. m. to-morrow on the road to Ed- wards Ferry in the following order: First, Second Division, with two batteries; second, First Division, with one battery; third, artillery and trains. General Russell will detail one brigade as rear guard and flankers to the artillery and trains. The portion of the Nine- teenth Corps present will follow immediately on the same road. The cavalry will be so disposed as to cover the front and flanks of the advance. Further instructions will be given to the commanding officer of the cavalry on his reporting at these headquarters. The pickets will be withdrawn under the direction of the division com- manders in time to join their respective commands. By command of Major-General Wright: C. H. WHITTELSEY, Assistant Adjutant-General. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 13, 1864. Brigadier-General EMORY, Commanding Detachment Nineteenth Corps: GENERAL: By orders from headquarters of the Army, the troops of the Nineteenth Corps are to go to Tennallytown, where a camp has been selected for them. They are to be provided immediately with twelve days light rations, four to be carried by the men and eight in wagons. No meat will be drawn as it is to be sent forward on the hoof. Requisitions for wagons, ambulances, medical supplies, intrenching tools, and ammunition ought to be made this evening. Q. A. GJLLMORE, Major- General. PORT TOBACCO, July 13, 18644 a. m. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report everything all quiet here this morning. E. RUSSELL, Capt. Co. F, Eighth illinois Cavalry, Comdg. Pickets Page 288 288 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. [Indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DIVISION; Camp Stoneman,- July 13, 18646 p. m. Respectfully forwarded. W. GAMBLE Colonel, Commanding Cavalry. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. Captain PIERCE, C~omman ding Detachment Eighth Illinois Cavalry: CAPTAIN: The major-general commanding directs that you re- main in your present position, and furnish to these headquarters such information of the movements of the enemy as you can obtain. Very respectfully, captain, your most obedient servant, .1. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Col. WILLIAM GAMBLE, July 13, 1864. Commanding at Camp Stoneman: COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you send a~iy available mounted men you now have in camp to Tennallytown, to report to Colonel Lowell, Second Massachusetts Cavalry. Send no more to General Doubleday. Very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. ALEXANDRIA, July 13, 1864. (Received 9 a. in.) Colonel TAYLOR, Assistant Adjutant-General: COLONEL: My men have patrolled to Falls Church, Annandale, and Accotink. They report no enemy.. H. H. WELLS, Lieut. Col. and Prov. Mar. Gen., Defenses of the Potomac. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS. July 13, 1864. Brig. Gen. JOHN P. SLOUGH, Military Governor of Ale andria: The enemy has disappeared from the Maryland front, and is reported to have crossed the Potomac above, near Muddy Branch. Vigilance is needed. Respectfully, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General Page 289 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNIOY. 289 ALEXANDRIA, July 13, 1864. (Received 6.15 p. in.) ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL: SIR Nothing unusual has happened in this command to-day. JNO. P. SLOUGH, Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Military Governor. ALEXANDRIA, July 13, 1864. ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, (Received 4 p. in.) Head qua riers Depo rtni e nt oJ JYashtn gion: SIR : As nearly all of the large quantity of rolling-stock of the railroad is being removed rapidly to Washington from this place, please inform me if this fact indicates a greater probability of attack here, and a necessity for increased vigilance on my part ? JN(). P. SLOUGH, Brigadier-General of Volunteers, Military Governor. ARLINGTON, July 13, 1864. (Received 9.30 a. in.) Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Assistant Adjutant- General: The battalion of 400 men reported by Colonel McKelvy as organ- ized and subject to my orders, I have caused to be sent to the defenses south of Hunting Qreek, the garrison there having been reported as insufficient for guard and picket duty. G. A. DE RUSSY, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. JULY 13, 1864. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and AssI. Adjt. Gen., Washington: Will it be possible to strengthen the garrisons at Forts Ethan Allen and Marcy before evening ? If so, with the brigade of Vet- eran Reserve Corps you promised me, I shall be enabled to hold the works from Craig to Marcy. I have this moment received from Colonel Wilhelm, commanding at Fort Ethan Allen, the following: No enemy within ten miles of Marcy on Leesburg road, nor any other so far as I can ascertain from the cavalry companies on those approaches. G. A. DE RUSSY, Brigadier-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. Brigadier-General DE Russv, Arlington House: GENERAL: A brigade of Veteran Reserve Corps will be ordered to rei)ort to you for duty this evening, for either service in the trenches or as a reserve. You will be notified when the brigade in oves. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of StcQf and Assistant Adjutant-General. 19 R RvoL XXXvII. PT I Page 290 290 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. Brigadier-General DE Russ~, Commanding at Arlington House: GENERAL: The major-general Commanding directs me to say that the regiment previously withdrawn fro~n Ethan Allen and Craig has been ordered to report to Colonel Wilhelm. The bricrade of Veteran Reserve Corps will move without delay, and will be abssign ed to any duty you may direct. Very respectfully, general, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Brigadier-General DE Russv July 13, 1864. Commanding at Arlington House: GENERAL: The Fourteenth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps has been returned to the Rendezvous of Distribution. Call upon the regi- ment, if needed, for any service required. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjuttnt-General. FORT STEVENS, July 13, 1864. (Received 7.10 a. in.) Lient. Col. J. H. TAYLOR: Telegraph to Lazelle to send sufficient force up toward Leesburg and vicinity and see if the enemy is attempting to cross. C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. Col. H. M. LAZELLE: The major-general commanding directs that you send a sufficient force out toward Leesburg and the vicinity and see if the enemy are attempting to cross. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, [J. A. SLIPPER, [?] Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.] HDQRS. SECOND BRIGADE, DE Russ~s DIVISION, July 13, 18644.45 p. m. General DE RussY: The following dispatch reached me at 4.30 p. in.: SIR: I have the honor to report that my scouts bring information of a large body of rebels, cavalry, infantry, and artillery, crossing at Semrns Falls. Mosby left Dranesville last night with 600 men and one piece of artillery. Met Lieutenant Gray this noon and have gone for more definite information. F. C. BROWN, Captain, Thirteenth New York Cavalry Page 291 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 291 Captain Fitzgerald has made a report similar to Captain Browns, with addition that Mosby was moving toward Leesburg and that 100 Union or rebel cavalry crossed at Walkers Ford between 11 and 12 last night. THOS. WILHELM, Colonel, Commanding Briga~Je. ARLINGTON, July 13, 186411.20 p. m. Colonel TAYLOR, Assistant Adjutant- General: The following has just been received from signal station Fort Smith: The lieutenant in charge of Governuient farms sends message that the rebels appear one mile from his camp. Captain Fitzgerald has not yet reported. G. A. DE RUSSY. WASHINGTON, July 13, 18643 p. m. Major-General HUNTER: The enemy left our front in the night, and seem to be moving toward Edwards Ferry. General Wright will follow by the River road with about 12,000 men. It is hoped that your forces and those of General Howe will form a junction with him at that place. The rebel force is probably about the same as that you encountered in the Valley, and is estimated at over 20,000. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Cumberland, Md., July 13, 1864. His Excellency A. I. BOREMAN, Governor of West Virginia: SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your commu- nication dated July 10, 1864, relative to the case of James E. Whar- ton, esq., editor and proprietor of the Parkersburg Gazette, and have first to state, in reply, that al)out two hours previous to the receipt of your letter orders had been given to the provost-marshal for Mr. Whartons release, and he had been released before your letter reached my hand. And now, a few words as to the cause which led to Mr. Whartons ~rrest and the temporary suppression of his journal. As to the Criticism on your (my) conduct in which Mr. Wharton indulged, and to which you refer, I agree with .you that there was, of course, no offense whatever. It was merely a matter of taste on his part, nor was it noticed by me until you called my attention thereto as one of th~ possible causes for my action. But Mr. Whar- ton, in the editorial which led to the suppression of his paper, stated, first, that General Hunter with his command has princi- pally passed through our city (Parkersburg) on their way east. This was contraband news, and utterly untrue; much less thaim one Page 292 292 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. tenth of my command had passed through Parkersburg and was detained there for some time after the appearance of the article, hurrying forward the balance. In the second place, Mr. Wharton went on to say in the same article We were sorry to see so much suffering among them. Men are completely worn out, and many in the division had died of starvation. * * * The suffering of the soldiers iii their movement from Lynchburg to Charleston was terrible,, and they half require rest and surgical care. That there was some suffering amongst the troops is true. The business of the soldier is one in which suffering forms an inevitable part. But on careful imiquiring, personally and through many officers employed for the purpose, I have failed to discover even a report of any one case of death from hunger, while on the other hand, my medical director, Surg. Thomas B. Reed, an officer of large military experience amid excellent judgment, assures me that despite the certain limited privations and great fatigue of the march the health of the command was throughout far better than the aver- age health of soldiers quietly resting in their camps. The worst enemy to health are not privations and fatigue; the licentiousness of an idle camp or the vicinity to soldiers of an ill-regulated town will swell the hospital returns far quicker and more seriously than all our men suffered in their march from near Lynchburg to near Gauley Bridge, where abundant supplies met us, supplies which I expected to find much earlier at Meadow Bluff, but which had been removed from there without authority under the influence of a stampede created by a few score of guerrillas operating against tenfold their own force of State militia. Apart from the falsity of thQse alle- gations, therefore, could any statements be more calculated to give aid and comfort to the enemy than the aminouncement that my whole command was worn out, and that they half require rest and surgical care. It is my pleasure to believe that no troops in .the service of the Union enjoy to-day a better average of health, morale, and spirits than the forces composing the late expeditiomi toward Lynchiburg. While many of the cavalry horses broke down from fatigue and shortness of dry forage, the men appeared only to harden and become more thorough soldiers. There are in every army grumblers, mal- contents, and aharmists, not only in tIme ranks, but, I regret to say, amomigst the officers, and sonme of a rank that should make them more prudent. That Mr. Wharton heard what he reported, I had no doubt at the time of ordering his arrest, but even this was no justification for the publication of his statements at a time when he knew that my command was again being pushed forward with every energy to meet the enemy. Having seen statements very similar to those of the Parkersburg Gazette in certain of the Wheeling and other papers, I would sug- gest, if in consonanc.e with your judgment, that a copy of this letter should be furnished to whatever paper you are in the habit of using for making communications to the public. As the greater portion of niy command are West Virginia troops, it would seem an act both of justice and charity to disabuse their friends and famihies of the harrowing pictures of distress and starvation which have been put forth. Fully satisfied last evening of Mr. Whartons thorough loy- alty and good service to the cause of the Union in the past I ordere Page 293 ChAP. XLIX.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 293 his release early this morning, Mr. Wharton, it is reported to me, fully realizing oi~ reflection the impropriety of the statements in the article which led to his arrest. I have the honor to be, sir, with very sincere respect, your most obedient servant, D. HUNTER, Major-General, Gommanding. Brigadier-General HOWE, CUMBERLAND, MD., July 13, 1864. Harpers Ferry: You will receive your orders from General Sullivan, he being the ranking officer. Have you communicated with General Wright? If you have any news as to Urn situation please send it to Martins- burg, to be telegraphed to me from there. D. HUNTER, Major- General, Gommanding. CUMBERLAND, MD., July 13, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Martinsburg, IV Va.: You will report immediately where General Sullivan is, and at what time he left Martinsburg. By order of Major-General Hunter: P. G. BIER, Assistant A(~/utant- General. Capt. T. K. MCCANN. CUMBERLAND, MD., July 13, 1864. Assistant Quartermaster, Martinsburg, JV. Va. Where is General Wright ? Where is the enemy? Telegraph what you know about the situation of things. D. HUNTER, Major- General, Commanding. BALTIMORE, July 13, 1864. Lient. Gen. U. S. GRANT, (Received 14th.) City Point: One of the staff here has received information, which he deems reliable, that a force of rebel cavalry crossed the railroad to Wash- ington betxveen Laurel and Beltsville, with instructions to go to Point Lookout and release the rebels confined there. Precautions would do no harm. A rebel force is reported south of .the raYlroad near the places named. E. 0. C. ORD, Major- General Page 294 294 OPERXTIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. CITY POINT, VA., July 13, 1864. Major-General ORD, Baltimore, Md.: I have ordered four batteries to you. They are now being em- barked. I will send an engineer officer for temporary duty with you. Send him back as soon as his services can be dispensed with. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. CITY POINT, VA., July 13, 1864. Major TOMPKINS, Commanding Artillery Brigade, Sixth Corps: You will please take fotir of your batteries (two batteries of rifled guns and two batteries of smooth-bore guns) and proceed without delay to Baltimore, Md., reporting to Maj. Gen. E. 0. C. Ord, com- manding Middle Department, for duty. You will accompany the batteries in person. By command of Lieutenant-General Grant: E. S. PARKER, Assistant Adjutant- General. CITY POINT, VA., Jm~y 13, 1864. Brig. Gen. S. WILLIAMS, Assistant Adjutant- General: Please order Captain Turubull, of the Engineer Corps, to report in person immediately to these headquarters for temporary assign- ment to duty at Baltimore. It is desirable that he should leave here for Baltimore this evening; hence the request for the order in Gen- eral Meades absence. By command of Lieutenant-General Graiit. JNO. A. RAWLINS Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff. BALTIM6RR, MD., July 13, 18641 p. m (Received 2 a. m. 14th.) Major-General HALLECK: Medical Inspector G. K. Johnson has just returned from Freder~ ick. He reports the enemy at Monocacy last Sat urday and Sunday numbered fr6m 25,000 to 30,000, with 5,000 or QOOO cavalry and artil- lery and stores. They left on Sunday, the rear guard about noon, and he traced them as far as Hyattstown, on the Georgetown pike. It was said they were making for Edwards and Nolands Ferries. They left under the impression that Hunter was approaching. They consisted of Ewells and Breckinridges corps. A scout just in reports that a rebel column passed him near Laurel yesterday iioon which was one hour in passing. They were on the Rockville road, and he thought were making for Bladensburg. E. 0. C. ORD, Major- General Page 295 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 295 IBALTIMORE, MD., July 13, 18644.30 p. rn. (Received 6.50 a. m. 14th.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: No troops at Perryville en route for the south. Four hundred and fifty colored troops and 200 sailors, who arrived yesterday, were put in the forts here. Communications via pike with Frederick. Rebels reported crossing the railroad near Beltsville to go and release pris- oners at Point Lookout. Do not rely on the report. I have notified the people. through the Governor, that the militia will not be needed here now, but the Governor continues the organization. Bridges on PhilaJelphia railroad can be repaired in two days. Only some stragglers of rebel cavalry known~ to be near here. E. 0. C. ORD, Major- General. WASHNGTON, July 13, 18644 p. m. Major-General ORD, Baltimore, Md.: The enemy left here last night, and seems to be moving toward Edwards Ferry. General Grant directs that you move out of Bal- timore as soon as it becomes evident that the enemy has left your front. Your troops should come by railroad as far as possible, and then march to Washington. The evidence is that the rebels have no troops in the direction of Baltimore, except mounted guerrillas. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. BALTIMORE, MD., July 13, 186411 p. m. (Received 11.45 p. in.) Maj. Gem H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: Your dispatch just received. I shall start to-morrow as soon as I can get the command together. I have here, including Ricketts division, which numbers 2,488, about 5,000 or 6,000 infantry and two batteries. This does not include a small force of colored troops. I propose to take with me about 4,000 infantry and one battery, leaving Wallace about 2,000 infantry, 200 sailors, a small force of colored troops, about 200 cavalry, and a large force of stragglers and armed citizei1s. General Wallaces command it is impossible to enumerate specifically, as I am only just receiving field returns from the various parties. Should you desire me to bring the whole of the infantry, 6,000, and the other battery, please telegraph me. E. 0. C. ORD, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, July 13, 1864. General COUCH, Philadelphia: I was assigned to the command of this corps and all troops of de- partment on the 11th. General Halleck telegraphed me yesterda Page 296 290 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. 1[CHAP. XLD~. that Colonel French would report to me for duty at Havre de Grace. Colonel French now telegraphs that he is uflder your orders. Can you send him to Havre de Grace? Rebels appear to be leaviiig this neighborhood going toward the Potomac and Washington. E. 0. C. ORD, Mc~jor- General. COMMANDANTS OFFICE, NAVAL STATION, Baltimore. July 13, 18641 a _ Maj. Gen. E. 0. C. ORD, Commanding Department: SIR: I will order a gun-boat down to Annapolis at once. THOS. A. DORNIN, Commodore. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, No. 2. Baltimore, July 13, 1864. * * * * * * 4. Capt. E. H. Leib, Fifth U. S. Cavalry, is hereby assigned to duty in this army corps as acting inspector-general of cavalry, aiid will report to the major-general commanding at once. * * * * * * * 6. Lieutenant-Colonel Clendenin, commanding Eighth Illinois Cavalry, is hereby assigned to the command under Brigadier-Gen- eral Lockwood, U. S. Volunteers, commanding Northern Defenses of Baltimore. 7. Col. L. B. Pierce, Twelfth Pennsylvania Cavalry, is hereby assigned to the command under Brigadier-General Lockwood, U. S. Volunteers, conun anding Northern Defenses of Baltimore. 8. Maj. E. R. Petherbridge, commanding squadron of monuted men of the civil forces, is hereby assigned to the command lln(ler Brigadier-General Lockwood, U. S. Volunteers, commanding North- ern Defenses of Baltimore. * * * * * * * By order of Maj. Gen. E. 0. C. Ord: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant AciUntant- General. / HEADQUARTERS EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Brigadier-General LOCKWOOD, Baltimore, hId., July 13, 1864. Commanding North Front. GENERAL: I am directed by Major-General Ord to ask you to send out a force of cavalry to guard the water-works at Swaun Lake, on the Northern Central Railroad, seven miles out, and the aqueduct lead- ing into the city. If you have not the forces at your command you are authorized to send to Major Petherbridge for 100 men. They will remain permanently, and must patrol the aqueducL to protect it from being blown up or injured by ill-disposed persons. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, S. S. SEWARD, Major au(1 Ai(le-(le-Camp Page 297 CRAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 297 HDQRS. MIDDLE. DEPARTMENT, EIGHTH Awr~ CORPS, Baltimore, July 13. 1864. [General LocKwooD:] The regiments of General Ricketts division in your command, in- cluding the Ninth New York Heavy Artillery, are to join General Ricketts at once. General Ricketts division leaves for Washington this day; he is now at Druid Hill Park. If you have the One hun- (Ired and forty-ninth Ohio, or compahies of the One hundred an(l forty-fourth, order them to the Camden Station, with one days cooked rations. Their commanding officers will report to General Kenly at these headquarters. Please hurry the detachments of heavy artillery. E. 0. C. ORD, Major- General of Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS, Relay House, July 13, 1864. Maj. Gen. E. 0. C. ORD: GENERAL: Thomas Latchford, scout. late lieutenant Eighth Mary- land \Tdunteers, just arrived from Laurel, reports the Washington road safe three miles below Laurel. Our troops remained at Laurel. Advance rebel picket last night at 5 p. m. was within three miles of Laurel below; it left at 6 P. m. At noon yesterday the rebel colu inn passed scout below Laurel, going on the Rockville road; column was one hour in passing him. It divided at Beltsville, one bramich going toward Washington, one branch toward lower part of Prince Georges County. Scout thinks it united at Bladensburg this morning. Four hundred to 500 mules were taken at Beltsville. WM. W. HENRY, Colonel, Commandinq Forces. RELAY HOUSE, July 13, 1864. Major-General WALLACE: Just arrived. Communication open to Frederick. Will report in person soon. E. B. TYLER, Brigadier-General. HAYRE DE GRACE, July 13, 1864. Major-General ORD, Commanding: I have just learned of the change of commander. General Wal- lace sent me here immediately after the interruptiomi of travel and telegraphic communication. I have been engage(i in organizing the troops here, and in disposing of thbmn for the protection of the rail- road, amid of the Conowingo bridge, twelve muiles from here on the Susquehanna. Du Ponts Powder Mills are mmear the bridge. Gen- eral Couch ordered the holding of time bridge at all hazards. I am collecting steamers and transports to forward troops immediately upon tlmeir arrival here. No news yet of any coming. As soon as I can get in morning reports, I will report the number arid disposition of forces here. Lieutenant-Colonel Hoummsfield, of the new Dela- ware contingent, has beemi assigned by me to the immediate comu- muand of the ~troops. He is an efficient field officer. I have Imere Page 298 298 OPEI~ATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. from Baltimore, the steamers Portsmouth and Kennebec and North Point, ready to convey troops to Baltimore and Washington imme- diately npon their arrival here. I await orders. W. M. ESTE, Major and Aide-de-Gamp. HAYRE DE GRACE, July 13, 1864. Maj. Gen. E. 0. C. ORD, Commanding: No troops to spare. No announcement yet of any to arrive. Will send ~forward at once any that may arrive. General Couch tele- graphs that Conowingo bridge is threatened. I have there now 320 men and one smooth-bore with twenty-four rounds canister and shrap- net One hundred men are at Magnolia Station with construction train; fifty men are out froni here on picket duty, and 150 are support- ing seven pieces of artillery here; 105 men of the Invalid Corps are doing guard duty on the ferry [boat] Maryland, & c., at Perryville. W. M. ESTE, Major and Aide-de-Gamp. HAVEE DE GRACE, July 13, 1864. Maj. MAX. WOODHULL: We are ready for 2,500 of such small fry. Ex-Major-General French is to assume command here. Be prepared to receive me back. W. M. ESTE, Major and Aide-de-Gamp. HAVRE DE GRACE, July 13, 1864. Major-General ORD, Commanding: I arrived here this evening and have assumed command. FRENCH, General. Field report of the Third Separate Brigade, Eighth Army Uorps, for July 13, 1864. Troops. 10th Regiment Veteran Reserve corps Company A, 149th Ohio National Guard Company A, 159th Ohio National Guard company D, 159th Ohio National Guard Company H, 159th Ohio National Guard 89th Company, Veteran Reserve Corps Company C, 1st Eastern Shore Maryland Infantry Company I, 1st Eastern Shore Maryland Infantry Company F, 1st Eastern Shore Maryland Infantry Company H, 3d Pennsylvania Artillery Company A, 1st Maryland Heavy An illery Battalion 9th New York Heavy Artillery Detachments of various troops, volunteer armed citizens, under Col. B. L. Simp- son. Detachments ThI and 45th Regiments U. S. Colored Troops Detachments U. S. Colored Troops, under Col. 5. M. Bowman Total Officers. Men. 10 309 3 89 3 70 3 60 3 63 1 65 38 3 89 2 42 5 109 54 226 37 840 17 429 19~ 599 115 3,032 JOHN R. KENLY, Brigadier- General, Commanding Page 299 CHAP. XL1X] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 299 HAGERSTOWN, July 13, 186411 a. m. Major-General Coucii: I am sent here by General Hunter to receive and forward dis- patches from you in accordance with yonr suggestion; also, to keep General Hunter apprised of any movements in this vicinity. Please forward any news which may be of importance to General Hunter. E. C. WATKINS, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. YQRK, PA., July 13, 1864. Major SCHULTZE: I just arrived in York to see Dr. Palmer about moving some hun- dred-odd stragglers that will be in to-night; to-morrow I will go (lown. There are seven important bridges should be guarded be- tween York and Glen Rock by the invalids of the hospitals or citizens of the town of York. I will have to leave them if I go to Monkton. D. P. HANCOCK, Captain, Seventh Infantry. HAGERSTOWN, July 13, 1864. Major SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant- GeneraZ: Two rebel deserters have just been brought in by my pickets, who left the rebel army south of Frederick Sunday evening, and say that General Early was in command of 35,000 men. He expected to be joined by A. P. Hill at Leesburg and attack Washington. I will send them to Chambersburg. H. T. McLEAN, First Lieutenant, Commanding Cavalry. YORK, July 13, 1864. Maj. J. S. SCHULTZE: Two hundred and sixty troops well armed and officered have vol- unteered for the defense of the road, and will be ready to move in the morning. Please inform me the hour they will be needed. HENRY PALMER. GETTYSBURG, July 13, 1~64. General P. N. CoucH: William H. Crawford, of Signal Corps, just arrived from Harpers Ferry, wounded. Left General Howes headquarters, at Sandy Hook, yesterday morning.. An aide from General Hunter just in reported his iufantry at Cumberland on Monday much worn by marching. and some of his cavalry between that and Martinsburg. General Mulligan with infantry about four miles from Sandy Hook, on old turnpike to Frederickbetween 1,000 and 2,000. No military in Frederick this morning. About 200 Union cavalry passed through. Enemy reported moving on Georgetown road, and toward Bladens- burg. General Howe, at Sandy Hook, had orders to remain for or- ders, but spoke of following enemy. We have reports that Bradley Johnsons command reached Westminster on Monday night, an Page 300 300 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. went down Washington clay road. Two of our scouts report from. Frederick this morning, and going beyond. Those yesterday beyond Westminster not yet reported. D. McCONAUGHY. SPECIAL ORDERS,? HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE SUSQUEHANNA, No. 161. Harrisburg, Pa., July 13, 1864. * * * * * * * 4. Brig. Gen. T. A. Rowley, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby relieved from duty at Chambersburg, an d will proceed without delay to Pitts- burg, Pa., and assume command of the Monongahela District. * * * * ~* * * By command of Major-General Couch: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-General. CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE SUSQUEHANNA, Harrisburg, Pa., July 13, 1864. 1. Colored troops raised under circular dated headquarters De- partment of the Susquehanna, July 12, 1864, will rendezvous at Camp William Penn, near Philadelphia. 2. Colored troops will be commanded by white officers. 3. Upon the application of the commanding officer of a company of colored men to the agents of any of the railroads of this depart- ment, tra~nsportation will be furnished to the camp of rendezvous. By command of Major-General Couch: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-General. CITY POINT, VA., July 14, 1864. Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: It would seem from dispatches just received from Mr. Dana, Assist- ant Secretary of War, that the enemy are leaving Maryland. If so, Hunter should follow him as rapidly as the jaded condition of his men will admit. The Sixth and Nineteenth Corps should be got. here without any delay, so that they may be used before the return of the troops sent into the Valley by the enemy. Hunter moving up the Valley will either hold a large force of the enemy or he will be enabled to reach Gordonsville and Charlottesville. The utter de- struction of the road at and between these two places will be of immense value to us. I do not intend this as an oider to bring Wright back while he is in pursuit of the enemy with any prospect of punishing him, but to secure his return at the earliest possible moment after he ceases to be absolutely necessary where he is. Colonel Comstock, who takes this, can explain to you fully the situation here. The enemy have the Weldon road conipleted, but are very cautious about bringing cars through on it. I shall endeavor to have it badly destroyed, and for a long distance, within a few days. I understand from a refugee that they have twenty-five miles of track yet to lay to complete the Danville roa(l. If the enem Page 301 CHAP. XLiX.] CORRESPONDENCE, EI2C.UNION. 301 has left Maryland, as I suppose he has, he should have upon his heels veterans, mititiamen, men on horseback, and everything that can be got to follow to eat out Virginia clear and clean as far as they go. so that crows flying over it for the balance of this season will have to carry their provender with them. U. S. ~GRANT, Lieutenant-General. CITY POINT, VA., July 14, 18642 p. m. (Received 6.50 a. m. 15th.) Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: For the last few days I have made every effort to ascertain whether the enemy have further detached to send north. He shows every- where as strong a front as he has done from the start, and deserters constantly coming in locate every division~ of Longstreets and Hills corps and Beauregards force. If any detachments have been made it has been brigades and not divisions, and I have no evidence of even this having been done. I received a communication from Lee, dated the 10th, showing his presence at that time, but I received one dated the 13tl~ from Beauregard in answer to one (lirected to Lee. This I do not understand. It seems to me that by promptly pushing the enemy he can be driven from Maryland with great loss. Now, however, it will be necessary to hold force enough in the city to hold the enemy at bay, if he should attack, until re-enforcements can be got. I have sent Ord four batteries from here, and will direct him to push out, and, at least, (lCVOiO~ the enemy in his front and (Irive him if he can. Not being able to communicate wit.h all the commanders, it will be hard to get anything like unity of action, but if they will push boldly from all quarters the enemy will cer- tainly be destroyed. If I find further (ietachments have been sent from here I will make a determined push to obtain a firm foothold that will ultimately secure Richmond and 1)0 easily held, and detach all I can. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. CITY POINT, VA., July 14, 18643 p. m. (Received 7.30 a. m. 15th.) Major-General HALLECK. Washington, D. C.: Dispatch from Mr. Dana, just received, indicates the enemy leav- ing Maryland. If so, instructions ought to be sent to Fortress Monroe directing the Nineteenth Corps as they reach there to be sent here. Ord telegraphs a rumor ill Baltimore that the enemy have sent to Point Lookout to rescue prisoners there. This can hardly be possible in view of the narrow outlet through which they would have to go in passing Washington with them. I call atten- tion to the rumor, however, that you may direct the proper steps, if such a thing should be possible. I think it well to notify the Navy Department of this that they may prevent the possibility of an attempt to cross the Potomac in boats. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General Page 302 302 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. CITY POINT, VA., July 14, 1864. Major-General BUTLER, Commanding, & c.: I received this morning a communication from Beauregard of date of the 13th in answer to mine of the 8th instant, addressed to Gen- eral Lee. On the 10th General Lee answered one of the day before, but not answering the other himself, I fear he may have gone north, taking with him more force. Have you any information of Lees presence about Petersburg later than the 10th obtained from desert- ers or refugees? U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. HEADQUARTERS, In the Field, July 14, 18643.30 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, Commanding, & c.: I have made all investigation possible since receiving your tele- gram, and I can learn nothing of Lees whereabouts. Day before yesterday Pickett refused receiving any communication unless sent from General Grant to General Lee. When he returned the letter to you yesterday, a note was forwarded to me that my communica- tion would be received, but the answer of Ould obviated the necessity of sending. The communication about Jaquess and Gilmore evi- dently went before the War Department at Richmond, which may account for the delay of that without the necessity of supposing Lee absent. I will keep endeavoring to hear of anything upon this sub- ject. BENJ. F. BUTLER, Major- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, July 14, 186411 a. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point: The rebels carried Franklin from the railroad around to Randalls- town, where he escaped and was secreted till last night in ii house four miles from Baltimore. A cavalry company went out last evening to bring him in. Several naval officers and two army lieutenants are reported as captured with him. I hear nothing about Baldy Smith. C. A. DANA. JULY 14, 18642 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT: No news from Hunter, nor do we know where he is; at our last advices he was yet at Parkersburg. Mr. Garrett, president Balti. more and Ohio Railroad, telegraphs this morning that Sullivan reported himself at Martinsburg on the 11th, but that Pillar bridg Page 303 CHAP. XLIX.) C0RRESP01~DENCE, ETC.UINION. 303 and two culverts were destroyed over there, rendering it impossi- ble for him to move farther. Averells division, 3,000, reached Par- kersbnrg on the 12th; 1,500 infantry and 700 cavalry left that place on the 10th and 11th, and on the 12th the quartermaster at Parkersburg stated there were 2,500 infantry between that place and Gallipolis. No report whatever respecting Crook and his di- vision. No report from Howes force on Maryland Heights. Mo- nocacy bridge not very badly damaged. C. A. DANA. WASHINGTON, July 14, 186410 p. m. (Received 15th.) Lieutenant-General GRANT: No additional troops of the Nineteenth Army Corps have ar- rived to-day. The total number debarked is 4,400, while Emorys division alone exceeds 6,000. Several organizations are still in- complete. The men are pretty badly worn out by their sea-voyage, and will dwindle greatly on a march. General Ord, with Ricketts division, 2,488 strong, and Kenlys brigade, of the Eighth Corps, 1,500 strong, have arrived here, and, by the order of the Secretary of War, move out immediately to Wright, the necessary trans- portation being furnished by General Augur. Ricketts leaves about 1,000 men, detached as guards of railroad~ and elsewhere, whom he expects to rejoin him. This makes his loss in the cam- paign about 1,400, of whom about 600 were taken prisoners by the rebels on the Monocacy. General Gillmore having become disa- bled, General Ord is assigned to the command of the troops of the Nineteenth Corps and Kenlys brigade together. Nothing more from Hunter. General Chipman has been sent from the Department to hunt him up. Augurs cavalry, on the south side of the river, captured 5 men from McCauslands rear guard, who say that their command crossed the Potomac at Muddy Branch yesterday morning, having moved from their camp in front of Washington about 3 p. m. Tuesday. General Breckmnridge moved immediately after them. A farmer who witnessed the skirmish between the Vermont brigade and Rodes men on Tuesday even- ing, says that at that time Breckinridges command was already out of sight, on its way to the Potomac. There seems to be no doubt that Early has got the main body of his command across the river with his plunder; what that is it is impossible to sa~y precisely. General McCook has reported one herd o~ cattle as con- taining 2,000 head, and the number of horses and mules taken from Maryland is also reported by various parties at about 5,000. This, however, is probably somewhat exaggerated. Our total losses by the siege amount to 500 killed and wounded. The irregulars in the fortifications here have been withdrawn. Brevet Major-General Meigs marched his division of quartermasters clerks and employ6s into town this morning, and Admiral Goldsborough has also re- turned to smoke his pine on his own doorstep. Major-General Doubleday, I learn, is stIll at his post as commander of the defenses east of the Eastern Branch, but is without troops. C. A. DANA, Assistant Secretary of War Page 304 304 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, July 14, 18641 p. m. Governor PEIRPOINT, Alexandria: It is not deemed necessary to call out your militia; you will please, therefore, abstain from doing so until further orders. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. WASHINGTON, July 14, 186412.07 p. n~, Major-Geiieral HEINTZELMAN, Goluinb us, Ohio, and COMMANDING OFFICER, Chicago, Ill.: If the Veteran Reserves have not left Chicago, they will remain there. H. W. HALLECK Major-General and Chief of Staff. CAMDEN STATION, MD., July 14, 1864. (Received 6 a. in.) Won. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: I am in receipt of your gratifying telegram of 10.45 last night. The road to Washington is in order, and the regular running of trains will be resumed this day. I have telegraphed to the Phila- delphia and New York roads, announcing the full reopening of the line. We have no advice of the point at which General Hunter now is. When last advised he was at Parkersburg. Our road offi- cers reported that they expected to complete Back Creek bridge on the morning of the 13th. We estimate that nearly 10,000 men must now be at and near Martinsburg. General Sullivan telegraphed to Agent Ford that he occupied Martinsburg on the 11th; that Pillar bridge and two culverts near that point Were badly destroyed; that the enemy was near, and that he had then no knowledge of the con- dition of the road east of Martinsburg. Our last telegram from Parkersburg is dated the 12th, and reports that 1,500 infantry and 700 cavalry were shipped on the 10th and 11th; that AvereiPs divis- ion of 3,000 has just arrived, and that the quartermaster stated there were then 2,500 infantry between that place and Gahlipohis. The infantry have all been forwarded promptly, an(l the horses as rap- idly as the number of stock cars west of the break permitted. Gen- eral Crooks name has not been mentioned in our telegrams, and I fear, therefore, he has not yet come forward. Frederick is reported to be occupied by Coles cavalry, and the railroad not much damaged between that point and Baltimore. The wood-work of the Monocacy bridge is burned, but the iron portion remains in place, and can be speedily restored. We will send a train at once to reconnoiter and reopen. We hear nothing recently of the large force on Maryland Heights. It would appear that no enemy is now near them, and that the railroad communications can be promptly restored with slight co-operation from General Howe. I trust in the conrse of this day we will be enabled to furnish you more definite informa- tion. J. W. GARRETT, President Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Page 305 CHAP. XLLX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 305 WAR DEPARTMENT, July 14, 18641 p. m. JOHN W. GARRETT, Esq.: Your telegram received. Please use every exertion to get imme- diately information as to the position of troops on your road at all points between Baltimore and Parkersburg and Wheeling, and corn- inunicate to me especially where Crook is. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War, HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMX, July 14, 1864. Colonel HARDIE: I respectfully recommend that the clerks and employ~s in each Executive Department be organized under their own officers, arid be ordered out only by their own chiefs, and when so ordered out for the defense of the city they report for assignment to duty to General Augur. The organizations should be kept up, and the arms and munitions of war receipted for and kept on hand. Would it noL be well to send out a circular request from the War Department to the above effect? H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. JULY 14, 1864. Colonel TOWNSEND: The Secretary directs that Brigadier-General Emory be placed in temporary command of detachment of Nineteenth Corps, and that General Gillmore report to Adjutant-Generals Office, Washington. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Major-General HALLECK, 14, 1864. Chief of Staff: The last report of the arrivals of the Nineteenth Corps makes the total arrival 3,9 5. Generals Gillmore and Wright are supposed to - be with their troops near Tennallytown. General Emory reported to me this morning that he was directed by General Gillmore to await here the arrival of the balance of the corps. I inclose copy* of the dispatch I sent General Gillmore at 11 p. m. yesterdaynight. I am, general, very respectfully, C. C. AUGUR, Major- General. *See p. 272. 20 R RvOL xxxvii, PT I Page 306 306 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., A~D PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Washington, D. C., July 14, 1864. Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Slat, & c.: Shall I relieve McCook and Doubleday from further duty? There is no ~conimand for either of them. I am, respeettully, & c., C. C. AUGUR, Major- Ge a eral, Commanding. [Indorsement.] JULY 14, 1864. I think you had better leave them on the lines a day or two longer. Please report how many of the Nineteenth Corps have gone forward, and where Generals Gillmore and Emory are. H. W. HALLECK, 2lft~or- Ge~eral and Chief of Stag. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 14, 186410.45 a. m. Major-General MCCOOK, Fort Stevens: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that insomuch as their services are no longer needed in the trenches, in accordance with instructions from the headquarters of the army, you relieve Admiral Goldsborough and General Meigs, with the navy people and employ~s, and direct them to return to Washington. Very respectfully, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. JULY 14, 1864. Brigadier-General RUCKER: Send railroad transportation to Fort Lincoln to bring in Navy- Yard einploy~s at that 1)lace800. H. W. HALLECK Major-General and Chief of Staff. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Major-Geimeral MCCOOK, July 14, 1864. Fort Stevens: General Augur directs that Battery E, Second U. S. Artillery, Lieutenant Dudley; Sixth New York Battery, Captain Martin, and First Maine Battery, Captain Bradbury, be ordered in to Camp Barry, to report to Major Hall. Acknowledo~e Respectfully, receipt. C. H. RAYMOND, A8sistan t Adjutant-General Page 307 a Cn~x. XLIX] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 307 HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 14, 1864. Major-General McCooK, Fort Stevens: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that immediate measures be take to return to the Soldiers Home Company K, One hundred and fiftieth Pennsylvania Volunteers, the Presidents guard. Respectfully, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. FORT STEVENS, July 14, 1864. (Received 9.05 p. in.) Major-General AUGUR: One company One hundred and fiftieth Pennsylvania has gone to Soldiers Home. A. McD. McCOOK, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, July 14, 18646.45 a. m. General MEIGS, Commanding Reserve Division: The commanding general directs that you will send a report of the strength of your command. R. T. AUCHMUTY, Assistant Ac~u~ant- General. [Indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS MEIGS DIVISION, Near Fort Slocum, July 14, 1864. Major AUCHMUTY, Assistant Adjutant-General: Have about 4,500 men for duty. M. C. MEIGS, Brevet Major- General. FORT STEVENS SIGNAL STATION, July 14, 18648 a. m. General MEIGs: General McCook directed last iiight that the pickets in your front might be replaced by vedettes from your command. I submit this for your consideration, as your men have been out for twenty-four hours. R. T. AUCUMUTY, Assistant Adjntant-General. TOLL GATE, Bladensburg, July 14, 18641.30 p. m. GENERAL: Dr. Johns, at the college two miles above here, informs me that at 5 p. in. Tuesday last he was arrested at his house by si Page 308 308 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. mounted men and conveyed to General Brad. T. Johnson, at Ross- yule, and by order of Johnson he pointed out a road so as to avoid destroying the property of the college. He says Johnson has 6,000 or 7,000 troops. At 7.30 p. m. Tuesday Johnson received a dispatch and released him and ordered a retreat. Dr. Johns found troopers at his house eating till ii p. ni. Tuesday. They had 1,000 head horses and mules. At 11 a. m. Wednesday Johnsons forces passed in retreat at 11 a. m. by New Cut road, two miles east of this place. Respectfully, W. C. BARNEY, Late Major, U. S. Army. There are here sixteen cavalry without any officersstragglers. I shall assume to send them to report to headquarters. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS MEws DIVISION, No. 2. Defenses of Washington, July 14, 1864. By direction of Major-General McCook. General Ruckers brigade is relieved from duty iii the trenches and will return to Washing- ton, where its memberswlio are civilians in the service of the Quartermasters Departmentwill resume their usual duties. The brigade will march this evening as soon as Brigadier-General Rucker, commanding, can make the necessary dispositions. The position will be occupied by~he Reserve Brigade. Brevet Major-General Meigs, Quartermaster-General, coin manding the division, takes this oppor- tunity to thank the soldiers and the civilians of the Quartermasters Department for the alacrity and zeal with which they organized and moved to defend the capital, insulted by traitors. The rebel army, under tried and skillful leaders, has looked at and has felt of the north- em defenses of Washington. These looked ugly and felt hard. They left their dead unburied, and many of their wounded on the way by which they retired. They will not soon again insult the majesty of a free people in their nations capital. Under instructions of Major-General Augur, commanding the Department of Washington, the command of the remainder of the division is relinquished to Brigadier-General Paine, U. S. Volunteers, senior officer remaining, M. C. MEIGS, Quartermaster- General, Brevet Major- General. S HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, General HARDIN, July 14, 1864. (Received 1.45 a. in.) Commanding at Fort Reno: There is no other designation for the company that I am aware of. It is the Presidents guard. Perhaps it is near Stevens; ask Gen- eral McCook. The rebel cavalry is reported near Fort Ethan Allen. Be prepared with the river batteries to render aid if necessary. C. C. AUGUR, Major- General Page 309 CHAP. XLIXJ CO1~SPONDENCE, ETC.IYNION. ~O9 FORT RENO, July 14, 1864. (Received 5.30 a. in.) General AUGUR: The following I have just received: FORT SuMNEIt5.80 a. m. Can see cavalry two and one-half miles up river, on the other side. Fog conceals them now, but is rapidly clearing away. Have shotted the 100-pounder. WARNER, Colonel. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General. FORT RENO, July 14, 1864. (Received 6.35 a. in.) General AUGUR: The following has just been received: FORT SUMNER6 a. m. Cavalry seen proves to be our own. No indication of the enemy. WARNER, Colonel. M. D. HARDLN, Brigadier- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 14, 1864. Brigadier-General HARDIN, Commanding at Reno: Did the battalion of the Ninth New York Heavy Artillery leave your line with the Sixth Corps? Come to Washington and report to these headquarters in person. Respectfully, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjatant-General. FORT RENO, July 14, 1864. (Received 11 a. in.) Col. J. H. TAYLOR: I have received no instructions concerning Ninth New York Heavy Artillery. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. FORT RENO, July 14, 1864. (Received 3 p. in.) Maj. Gen. C. C. AUGUR. Commanding Defenses: The following has just been r.eceived: Brigadier-General HARDIN, Commanding: GENERAL: As much ns I can find this morning is that there are 20,000 men out- side of Rockvilleit may he six milesand that this is their main force. The Page 310 310 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. have twenty-six pieces of artillery with them. Their rear guard is about 2,000 men1,000 cavalry and 1,000 mounted infantry. Yours, respectfully, M. GOLDSTEIN, Scout. Messenger reports Colonel Lowell still advancing. J. M. WARNER Colonel, commanding Brigade. HARDIN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 14, 1864. Col. J. M. WARNER, Commanding at Fort Reno, Tennaltytown: Who is Goldstein, who reports the enemy in force beyond Rock- yule? Have you been able to find Company K, One hundred and fiftieth Pennsylvania Volunteers ? Has firing, and, if so, of what character, been heard in the direction of Rockville? J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. FORT RENO, July 14, 1864. (Received 7 p. in.) Lie~itenant-Colonel TAYLOR: This report sounds like it might be from the person I spoke to you of, a scout for Major Fry. The expression, As much as I can find, I noticed yesterday was peculiar to him. This dispatch was brought here by a soldier. I do not put any reliance on it; it is not made official in any way by the officer in command of the cavalry on the Rockville road. The soldier who brought it was one of the First New Jersey Hussars. He said our cavalry was six miles be- yond Rockville when he left, on the road to Edwards Ferry. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. - FORT RENO, July 14, 1864. (Received 7.10 p. in.) Lieutenant-Colonel TAYLOR: The company of the One hundred and fiftieth Pennsylvania Vol- ~inteers is found, and is on the road to Soldiers Home. M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Col. J. M. WARNER, July 14, 1864. Commanding at Fort Reno: COLONEL: Telegraph the nature of General Gillmores injuries. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General Page 311 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ET~.UNION. 311 FORT RENO, July 14, 1864. (Received 1.3~5 p. in.) Lieiit. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Assistant Adjata ni-General: General Gilimore has a severe contusion of the ankle joint, ca~used by his horse stumbling and falling upon him. It will disable him for several days. M. WARNER, colonel, & c. FORT RENO, July 14, 18649.05 p. m. (Received 9.20 p. in.) Colonel TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General: The telegraph operator five miles this side of Darnestown reports heavy artillery firing in direction of Edwards Ferry. J. M. WARNER, Colonel First Vermont Artillery, Corndg. Brigade. HEADQUARTERS NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS, Near Offutts cross-Roads, ]lifd., July 14, 18648.30 a. in. (Received 10.20 a. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLEcK, Chief of Staff: I reported to General Wright, at Offutts Cross-Roads, at 2 oclock this morning, intending to go forward with him. My horse fell with me, and so severely injured my foot that I cannot put it to the ground or ride on horseback. I have ordered Brigadier-Gen- eral Emory to go forward with the First Division, Nineteenth Corps. Am returning to Tennallytown, and will remain there for more troops, hoping to be able to ride forward in a day or two. Ten regiments of the Nineteenth Corps were to move forward from Ten- nallytown at 7 oclock this morning. Q. A. GILLMORE, J[fajor- General. WASHINGTON, July 14, 186412.30 p. m. Major-General GILLMORE, Tennallytown, D. C.: You will turn over the temporary command of the Nineteenth Corps to Brigadier-General Emory. Orders to that effect will be sent hy the Adjutant-General. Your staff will continue to assist in organizing and sending forward the troops of the Nineteenth Corps. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. NEAR OFFUTTS CROSS-ROADS, ~faly 14, 18648.30 a. in. Brigadier-General EMORY, Willards: The First Division is moving to the front. I desire you to come forward at once and take command of it. General Dwight is not with the command. What detains him? Respectfully, your obedient servant, & c., Q. A. GILLMORE, .Miajor- General Page 312 312 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. Major-General GILLMORE, WILLARDS, July 14, 1864. (Jomrnan(ling, near Offutts Cross-Roa(ls, Md.: Your telegram was received at 11.30 a. m. General Dwight left here this morning to take command of his division. I ordered him to go out last night. I will leave here myself some time this even- ing. Leave me a small guard and send a guide back to meet me at Tennallytown. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. H. EMORY, Brigadier-General, Commanding. FORT RENO, July 14, 186412.20 p. m. Major-General AUGUR: I have just r~turned from Offutts Cross-Roads, disabled in the foot by my horse falling on me. Neither General Emory nor General Dwight are out here. About 4,000 of First Division, Nineteenth Army Corps, are advancing under command of a colonel. I hope to be *ible to ride in two or three days, arid in the mean time will attend to the wants of the troops as they arrive. Q. A. GJLLMORE, Major- General. HDQRS. DETACHMENT NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS, Potomac Gross-Roads, July 14, 186410 p. m. Major-General WRIGHT, Commanding: GENERAL: I started late this afternoon to report to you in person, in pursuance of orders, which I presume are imiclosed in the dispatch herein sent from the War Department. I am stopped here by a sharp attack of cholera morbus. No part of the Nineteenth Army Corps has arrived, except that reported to you by Colonel Beal. I shall try and join you early in the morning. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. H. EMORY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY BRIGADE Near Fort Buffalo, July 14, 1864. Lieut. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chie,f of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General: COLONEL: I send you two rebel prisoners brought in by Captain Brown. The man Smith crossed at Seneca Falls with McCausiaud, and seems the more voluble of the two. It is my belief that in making this demonstratioii the enemy had with him about ten days rahons, with cavalry force of about 10,000 amid infantry about 12,000, with a view of operating against Washington; that this force is entirely across the river but is still waiting in the mountains on this side with the intention of making still another attempt oii this side Page 313 CHAP. XLIX.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.TJNION. probably toward Alexandria. With this belief I have lna(ie dispo- sition of parties sent out, in order to learn of any approach this way; Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. M. LAZELLE, 6Yol. Sixteenth New York Vol. Gay., Comdg. Brigade. P. S.J have given you the above impression with a view of being corrected if wrong. ALEXANDRIA, July 14, 1864. Colonel TAYLOR, (Received 9.30 ix in.) Chief of Staff: COLONEL: The patrols report all quiet in the neighborhood of Accotiuk, Annandale and Falls Church. They report rumors of the rebels crossing to Virginia at Muddy Branch. W. W. WINSHIP, Lieutenant and Provost-Marshal. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 14, 18641.15 a. m. General DE Russy, Comnicuiding at Arlington: The force is probably Mosbys. He is reported from other sources in that vicinity. The Veteran Reserve Brigade has probably joined you by this time. An additional regiment was sent to Camp Distri- bution to-day. It, with all the other forces there, is at your dispo- sition. C. C. AUGUR, Major- General. JULY 14, 1864. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-(Jeneral: The following has just been received from Colonel Wilhelm, sig- nal station, Fort Smith, 4.30 a. in.: The enemy is still in our front on the Leesburg road. He seems to be in consid- erable force. No demonstration on the lines so far. I am in good shape to receive them. G. A. DE RUSSY. ARLINGTON, VA., July 14, 1864. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, (Received 1 ~. in.) Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General: The following has been received from Colonel Wilhelm: SIGNAL STATION, Fort Smith, July 14, 18646 a. m. Captain Fitzgerald just returned. The enemy seems to be nothing but straggling rebel cavalry, apparently trying to mount themselves. All quiet now. G. A. DE RUSSY, Brigadier- General Page 314 ~14 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. -VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS SIXTH ARMY CORPS, July 14, 1864. (Received 4.10 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: / My command moved from Offutts Cross-Roads at 4.30 oclock this morning, and advanced to near Seneca Creek, when, learning noth- ing from the cavalry on the Rockville road, and getting intelligence through a small party, which had been sent from the cavalry in my immediate front, which had been driven in, that the enemy was in full force at Darnestown, I have halted until I can ascertain the truth of the report by an infantry reconnaissance now out. I be- lieve that the bulk of the enemys force has already crossed the river at Edwards Ferry. This fact will shortly be developed, and, if they have left Darnestawn, I shall continue the march to Edwards Ferry. T send three prisoners, one an officer, who says that the bulk of their command has aJready crossed the river. One of his men also re- ports that General Franklin escaped Tuesday, about nine miles from Baltimore. Is positive of this. The march is rather a severe one, the men straggling badly. The teams are green, and the trains con- sequ~ntly move much less rapidly than the infantry. At last ac- counts none of the Nineteenth Corps had joined. General Gillmore sprained his foot seriously last night, and has probably returned to the city. H. G. WRIGHT, Jlifajor- General, Commanding. 0 Two MILES FROM PooLESvILLE, MD., July 14, 18642.30 p. m. (Recei Major-General HALLECK, - ved 9.20 p. in.) Chief of Staff: My cavalry is in the immediate vicinity of Poolesville, and finds the enemy in some force. He has opened upon the cavalry with two guns. What the force is is not yet developed, but will be deter- mined as soon as the infantry column (the head of which is about half an hour in rear) comes up. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS SIXTH ARMY CORPS, Poole8ville, Md., July 14, 18646 p. m. Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Star: I have the honor to report my arrival at this point, and that most of the infantry of this corps and a l)art of the artillery have come lml. The train is stretched along the road for a great (listance, and will not be all up by midnight, if so soon. Judging from last re- ports the troops of the Nineteenth Corps will not reach this place by ten miles to-night. The cavalry overtook the rear guard of the enemys cavalry at this point, which fell back after a slight skirmish, taking the road to Whites Ford, where the main body of the enemy, with his trains Page 315 Ca& p. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNLON. 8Th had crossed before we reached this place. I have sent the cavalry forward to see whether anything can be done against the rear gnard, bnt presume it will be too late. The enemy had and kept about twenty-four hours the start, of us, which gave him full time to se- cure his crossing of the river. I have not been able to get any intelligence from General Hun- ters command, and have, therefore, for fnrther operations only the two divisions of my corps, numbering perhaps 10,000, and some 500 possibly of the Nineteenth Corps, which, unless I overrate the enemys strength, is wholly insufficient to justify the following up of the enemy on the other side of the Potomac. .1 presnnie this will not be the policy of the War Department, and I shall, therefore, wait in- structions before proceeding farther, which I hope to receive by the time the Nineteenth Corps arrives. In the mean time I shall endeavor to open communication both with G eiieral Hunter and General Howe. I should also report that a portion of the enemy~s cavalry, said to be MeCauslands, is represented to have crossed at Muddy Branch Ford, and some a1~ Edwards Ferry, though not in considerable numbers. I changed the direction of the column to this point on learning that the ford at Edwards Ferry was not passable for trains, and hoped to be able to come up with the enemy at one of the upper fords. My troops have marched over thirty miles in about twenty-four hours over bad roads and under excessive heat. I send this by an officer, who is directed to await your instruc- tions. H. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. WASHINGTON, July 14, 186412 m. Major-General HUNTER, Commanding Departmertt of West Virginia: GENERAL: Enemy left Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, moving out by the Rockville road toward Edwards Ferry, and his advance was seen crossing at that place yesterday. His entire force is estimated at about 25,000 men, and he is probably encumbered with a large amount of plunder, taken in Maryland. General Wright moved out to Offutts Cross-Roads last night, with about 10.000 men, with a reserve of about 4,000, which should reach him to-day. He has orders to pursue the enemy to Edwards Ferry, and then effect a junction with you. Several dispatches have been sent to you by General Grants direction, to move with all your forces, and all that could be spared from Maryland Heights, to Edwards Ferry, to meet General Wright. It was hoped that this junction might be effected in time to cut off the enemys passage, or at least to greatly trouble his retreat. It will probably not be too late to effect the latter, if your troops have moved forward as expected; but, as you have not answered dispatches, we are left in the dark in regard to your force and movements. Major-General Wright has been placed by the President in supreme command of the forces pperating on this expedition, and the Secretary of War directs that all your available force, as soon as the junction can be effected, be placed nuder his (lirection. General Crook wouhi be a suitable per- son for the immediate command. It is highly important that yo Page 316 310 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MTh, AND PA. tCn.u. XLIX. take all possible means to keep the War Department. advised of the condition of affairs in your department. For the last two weeks little or nothing of a reliable character has been heard from you. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. HALLLECK Major-General and Chief of Staff. (Copy to General Wright.) HEADQUARTERS SIXTH CORPS Poolesville, Md., July 14, 18647.30 p. m. Maj. Geii. D. HUNTER: GENERAL: I am at this point with a considerable force of old troops, having left Washington last evening. I am anxious to form a junction with you at the earliest possible moment, and have to request that you notify me of your position and contemplated move- ments in order that such junction ~nay be effected at once. The enemy with his plunder crossed the Potomac yesterday and this morning at Whites Ford, and my advance cavalry only encountered his rear guard of cavalry at this place. I have sent to General A. P. Howe, commanding at Harpers Ferry, intelligence of my move- ments with instructions to hold all available men ready for the field. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS SIXTH ARMY CORPS, Poolesville, Md., July 14, 18647.30 p. m. Brig. Gen. A. P. HOWE, Commanding at Harpers Ferry: GENERAL: I am at this point with a considerable force of old troops, having left Washington last evening, and am anxious to form a junction with General Hunter and yourself. I inclose copy* of assignment by the President, and desire you to report by the courier who brings this the number of effective men you have for the field, leaving an adequate ,force for the garrison of Harpers Ferry. I have sent three messengers to try and communicate with General Hunter and ascertain his position and contemplated move- ments. The enemy with his plunder crossed the river at Whites Ford yesterday and to-day, and my cavalry at this Diace encoun- tered all his rear guard of cavalry. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General. Commanding. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 14, 18643.05 p. m. J. W. GARRETT, Camden Station, Baltimore: Colonel Chipmau goes as bearer of cipher dispatch to General Hunter. Please give him all possible facilities for getting through. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. * See General Orders, No. 229, paragraph I, Adjutant Generals Office, 1864, p. 261 Page 317 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, 110.UNION. 317 CAMDEN STATION, July 14, 1864. (Received 6.40 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: I received yomr communication by Mr. W. at 8 this morning. We forwarded a construction train with 100 guards promptly to Monoc- acy to reopen the road. I sent a special messenger on this train to get through to General H. with all possible dispatch. suggesting that the route through Williamsport and Martinsburg would probably prove the best. I am just advised that the train has got through without difficulty, and we are now in communication by telegraph, and the track is in order to Monocacy. Operator reports that be- tween 2,000 and 3,000 cavalry, with sonic artillery, of General Howes forces, are in that vicinity. and it is stated that cominunica- tion is open by railroad to Sandy Hook. On consultation with Col- onel Chipman, I send a duplicate of the cipher telegram received from General Halleck to Monocacy, instructing the messenger who has your dispatch to take General H.s also. Ascertaining that we could forward by telegraph, via Philadelphia and Pittsburg and Wheeling, to Cumberland, I sent at 3 this morning the following dispatch to General Kelley: General B. F. KELLEY, Cumberland, Md.: Our Washington branch is again open, and the entire forces of the enemy have retreated rapidly from the vicinity of Washington toward Edwards Ferry, vigor- ously pursued by General Wright. The Department is very anxious to ascertain the position of General Hunter. Can you not advise the Secretary fully? Cannot General Sullivan push on to Harp~rs Ferry? The telegraph line and icad should be opened promptly to that point. I am satisfied energetic action will be specially appreciated. Are you in communication with General Ilowe? Can he cover the road to Monocacy? We expect to reopen from Baltimore to Monocacy this day. J. W. GA1~RETT, President. I trust this will elicit for you direct the desired information. Col- onel Chipman has started on a special train, and I expect will reach Monocacy by 9 p. in. I hope to make a further report in a short time of the situation at Harpers Ferry. J. W. GARRETT, President Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. BALTIMORE, July 14, 1864. (Received 7.30 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Staff: A special train awaited Colonel Chipinan on his arrival, and, having advices of the road being clear to Monocacy, lie started at 6 p. in. I have telegraphed the officer iii command at Monocacy to arrange all possible facilities, and have furnished him with an order to our agent at Martinsburg for a special train should he de- sire it on his arrival at that point. Your cipher telegram was dupli- cated to Monocacy and placed in charge of the same courier who goes forward with the (lispatcil of the 12th instaiit of the Secretary of War to General H. I have also directed that a duplicate of your telegram be sent via Sandy Hook with the hope that it may ~)Ossib1y get through by that route more rapidly. Our men are taking it up by hand-car, having f till and careful instructions. J. W. GARRETT. Presiden Page 318 318 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., Ml)., ANI) PA. LCHAP. XLIX. CAMDEN STATION, Baltimore, July 14, 1864. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, (Received 7.50 ix in.) Secretary of War; Our agent at Monocacy telegraphs at 7.40 p. in. that fortunately General Hunters adjutant-general was then at Monocacy, and that he had just sent by him to the generals headquarters a copy of the cipher te1egrar~i. A duplicate copy has been sent by railroad to Sandy Hook to be forwarded from that point. J. W. GARRETT, Pre8ident. (Same to General Halleck, Chief of Staff.) CAMDEN STATION, July 14, 1864. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, (Received 6.30 ~. in.) Secretary of War: Track and wire all right to Monocacy. General Howe is at Fred- erick. General Hallecks dispatch just received by Mr. Garrett. I have directed it to be sent over wire to Monocacy and iAaced in hands of careful messenger and hurried forward. Start in few minutes in special train. General Ord left at 5. N. P. CHIPMAN, Colonel and Aide-de-Cennp. PLANE No.1, BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD, July 14, 1864. (Received 10.25 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Gilmors rebel cavalry crossed Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Marriottsville Tuesday sundown, estimated at 500 strong. Picked up many mules and horses. Straggling bands crossed last night and went toward Poolesville. N. P. CHIPMAN, Colonel and Aide-de-Camp. MONOCACY, July 14, 186410.40 p. m. (Received 11.20 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Just arrived. Must wait horses from Frederick. Your dispatch of the 11th and General Hallecks of to-day were delivered to Lieut. Jesse Wyckoff, claiming to be of General Hunters staff and return- ing to duty. He must have started as soon as 9 p. in. I will go on with all speed to-night. No force here-. General Howe said to be at Sandy Hook, General Sullivan at Harpers Ferry, and Colonel Mul- ligan, with brigade, at Petersville. Pioneer engine got here at 5 p. in. Supervisor of trains, Mr. Mantz, understands that 2,000 or 3,000 cavalry left this vicinity for Edwards Ferry this morning. N. P. CHIPMAN, Colonel and Aidc-de-Camp Page 319 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 319 CAMDEN STATION, Baltimore, July 14, 1864. Hon. E. M. STANTON, (Received 12.36 a. m. 15th.) Secretary of War: I have just received the following dispatch* from General Kelley. The line is now opeu to Sandy Hook. Our agent reports that Gen- eral Sullivan arrived at Harpers Ferry last p. m. from Martinsburg. Our agent at Monocacy reports a portion of General Howes forces is as far east as Sugar Loaf Mountain, aiid as far as he can learn there is no enemy north of the Potomac, west of Monocacy River. I judge you can now reach General Hunter, as our whole line appears to be covered by telegraph to Sandy Hook, and courier thence, his loca- tion being now not distant from that point. General Howe is stated to be at Harpers Ferry, and he can, therefore, also be reached by telegraph. I have urged reports from them direct to your Depart- ment, which, I trust, have reached you. I hope that daring the 15th our telegraphic communication will be perfected over the entire route. J. W. GARRETT, President. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. FIRST INFANTRY DIvISION, DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIJ~GINIA, No. 15 ) Harpers Ferry, TV. Va., July 14, 1864. In accordance with orders from Major-General Hunter, command- ing department, I assume command of the available forces at Har- pers Ferry, W. Va., and vicinity. The following reassighment of troops is ordered: The One hundred and seventieth Regiment Ohio Volunteers to the First Brigade, Col. George D. Wells commanding; Colonel Youngs dismounted cavalry to th9 Second Brigade, Col. J. Thoburn commanding; Colonel Mulligan will assume command of Colonel Harris brigade. Brigade conimanders will see that their commands are supplied with five days rations of coffee, sugar, and salt, which may be drawn from the depot commissary at Sandy Hook. They will also immediately send in a report to these headquarters containing the effective strength of their commands, and the amount of ammunition and rations on hand. J. C. SULLIVAN, Brigadier- General. GENERAL ORDERS. HD QRS. FIRST INFANTRY DIvISION, DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, No. 15. ) Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 14, 1864. * * * * * * II. Maj. J. K. Stearns, of the First New York Cavalry, is hereby announced as provost..marshal of the division. He will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By order of Brig. Gen. J. C. Sullivan: WM. M. BOONE, Assistant Adjutant-General. *See Kelley to Garrett, 10.05 p. in., p. 320 Page 320 320 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DISTRICT OF HARPERS FERRY, No. 6. July 14, 1864. * .t~ * * * * * 4. Maj. T. A. Meysenburg, assistant adjutant-general, is, by direc- tion of Major-General Hunter, relieved from further duty in the Military District of Harpers Ferry, and will report in person to Major-General Sigel for orders. The general commanding tenders his thanks to Major Meysenburg for the prompt and careful atten- tion he has displayed in the executioii of all the duties imposed upon him while serving on the generals staff. 5. All official communications to these headquarters will be ad- dressed to Maj. Charles Hamlin, assistant adjutant-general. By command of Brigadier-General Howe: CHAS. HAMLIN, Assistant Adjutant- General. CUMBERLAND, July 14, 186411.15 a. iu. Major-General HUNTER, Sir Johns Run: McNeill was in Romney this a. m. Please order Captain Petrie, who is now at Martinsburg, to return to South Branch bridge at once with his iron-dads. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. CUMBERLAND, July 14, 186410.05 p. m. J. W. GARRETT, Esq., Baltimore: Your telegram just received. * We opened the road to Martins- burg yesterday. Trains are now running to that point, and the telegraph line is also repaired and working. Frank Miller with a force is repairing the line to-day between Martinsburg and Harpers Ferry. I also ordered Mr. Porter to put his whole force on the work and open the railroad to Harpers Ferry at once. I understand that Sullivan is at Harpers Ferry with his division, or perhaps now east of the Shenandoah. General Hunter left here this a. m. for the front. General Howe can unquestionably cover the road from Har- pers Ferry to Monocacy. I presume General Hunter will push his force forward east of the Blue Ridge rapidly via Hillsborough, and probably a portion via Snickers Gap, so as to strike the enemy in flank. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. MAI~TINSBURG, July 14, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: Commanding officers at Paw Paw,.Pattersons, and Cacapon River will be ordered to furnish such (letails as may be required by Cap * Embodied in Garrett to Stanton, p. 317 Page 321 CRAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 321 tam Shaw, in charge of the construction of block-houses. Aiiy officer who does not at once comply with this order will be sent to these headquarters under arrest; Acknowledge receipt. By order of Major-General Sigel: T. A. MEYSENBURG, Assistant A~jutant- General. CUMBERLAND, July 14, 186412 m. Colonel STOUGH, Pew Paw (via No. 12) McNeill is reported to be between Romney and Bloomery. Be on the alert; advise your different posts by messenger at once. The iron-dads have been ordered up. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, Gumberland, July 14, 1864. Col. F. W. THOMPSON, Sixth West Virginia Cavalry, North Branch Bridge: The general commanding directs that you hold your commaiid in readiness to move at once. McNeill with two companies is at Rommi- imey preparing for an attack on some point on the road. You will send a portion of your force to Pattersons Creek immediately and be prepared to defend both that point and North Branch bridge. A force of infantry is en route from here to join you at North Branch. By order of Brigadier-General Kelley: C. A. FREEMAN, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. CUMBERLAND, July 14, 1864. Captain PETRIE, ]Ilartinsburg: Move back to South Branch bridge as soon as arrangements can be made to run in safety. McNeill is in the neighborhood. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. BALTIMORE, July 14, 18649 a. m. (Received 11.10 a. in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Yesterday and day before enemys guerrillas moved by squads toward Potomac, above Georgetown. But little damage done by them to property or persons, except passengers on cars robbed, arid horses taken wherever fonnd. I found great panic and much con- fusion. Sent parties in every direc~iion. They were new troops, and felt weak, amid would come back oii rumors. The rebel infantry which threatened Washington was Earlys (late Ewells) and Breck- 21 E RYOL XXXVII, PT I Page 322 322 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [cHAP. XLIX. inridges corps, reported from 20,000 to 30,000 strong, infantry, and 6,000 cavalry. General Franklin escaped Tnesday a. m. I sent out yesterday, and brought him in last night. He leaves for home this morning. My force has been much scattered on road; will start them as fast as they can come in. Eight hundred will leave the Relay House in a couple of hours, I hope; General Ricketts division by noon, with two batteries Kenlys brigade at about 2 p. m. I have asked Geiieral Halleck if I should bring all the infantry here, in eluding 100-days men, and no answer yet receiVe(l. I purpose now leaving about 2,000 such troops, which, with about 200 cavalry, several hundred stragglers, and the citizens armed, say 1,000, will fcrm the defensive force, under Wallace. I apprehend no danger, yet General Wallace does not feel much confidence in citizens arme(i. My telegrams have heretofore gone by Fort Monroe. The rebels are reported to have been seen crossing at Edwards Ferry Sunday last. Wounded and dead of Monocacy bridge cared for next day by advance of General Hunters cavalry, which drove the Pebels out of Frederick, where wounded and stragglers are. Hunters force and position not known here. E. 0. C. ORD, Jliliajor- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 14, 18645.45 p. m. Major-General ORD, Baltimore: Thanks for your telegram and the information it contained. Geii- eral Halleck, as I am informed, gave orders, which you have per- haps rec& ved by this time, that you shonld leave with Wallace what you deemed necessary, and take with you everything else. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. HEADQUARTERS EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 14, 1864. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point: The rebels have disappeared from between here and Washington. The four batteries will not be wanted. I am ordered to Washington with my forces. Leave to-day. E. ~. ~. ORD, Major-General of Volunteers. CITY POINT, VA., July 14, 18642 p. in (Received 7.2() a. m. 15th.) Major-General ORD, Baltimore, Md.: Push out all the force you can, and make the enemy develop him- self, if in your front. If you follow, do so with as much strength as you can, having proper regard for the safety of the city. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant-General Page 323 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.---UNION. 323 Major-General ORD, WASHINGTON, July 14, 186410.04 a. m. Baltimore, Aid.: You will leave with General Wallace such forces as you may deem absolutely necessary. Everything indicates that all rebel forces have left the direction of Baltimore. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. BALTIMORE, MD., July 14, 1864. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, (Received 10.15 a. in.) Chief of S/aft: The following has just been received: HAvRE DE GRACE, MD., July 14,1864. Major-General ORD, Commanding Eighth Army Corps: This vicinity is perfectly quiet, and the road is open to Magnolia, where the con- struction party is at work. Troops have been passing through and are arriving, which requires that the steamers should promptly return from Baltimore. Very respectfully, W. H. FRENCH, U. S. Army. E. 0. C. ORD, Major- General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 14, 1864. Maj. THOMAS T. ECKERT, (Received 6 a. in.) War Department: I received following from editors of Baltimore American, in reply to my inquiry as to whether they had reliable information concern- ing General Franklin, marked strictly private and confidential: General Franklin was not paroled; was carried by rebels from Philadelphia railroad round to Randalistown, where he escaped and is now secreted in a house few miles from this city. Cavalry escort has been sent to i~ring him in to-night. Following are reported to have been captured on the same train as Franklin: Pay- master Hanna and Assistant Engineer Clark Fisher, of steamer Agawam; Lieut. George H. Sterling, one of Franklins aides; Lieutenant Eaton, of Army; Sur- geon Bloodgood, of Navy; Lieutenant Banning, of Marine Corps; other officers were captured. J. W. SAMPSON, Cipher Operator, U. S. Military Telegraph. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, No. 51. f Baltimore, Md., July 14, 1864. Time restrictions on travel are hereby removed. Passes will be no longer required from persons going imm or out of Baltimore, and ves- sels will not be required to obtain permits fromu the military author- ities in order to leave the port. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, A88istant Adjutant- General Page 324 324 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CRAP. XL1X. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, No. .52. Baltimore, hId., July 14, 1864. I. Brig. Gen. H. H. Lockwood is hereby assigned to the command of the Defenses of Baltimore and all of the Middle Department not comprised in the command of Brigadier-General Tyler and Brevet Brigadier-General Morris. II. Brig. Gen. E. B. Tyler will resume command of the district heretofore comprised in the command of the First Separate Brigade. III. Brevet Brigadier-General Morris will retain command of Forts McHenry, Marshall, Carroll, and Federal Hill. IV. Until further orders Brigadier-General Tyler will make his headquarters in this city and assist General Lockwood in his duties. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, No. 53. Baltimore, Md., July 14, 1864. General Orders, No. 51, is not intended to revoke the orders heretofore existing requiring passes to go to Fortress Monroe, or to Annapolis and points on the Eastern and Western Shores of Mary- land by boat or railroad, and from Wilmington south by rail. Passes to the above-named points will be granted by Lieut. Col. John Woolley, provost-marshal Middle Department. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPARTMENT,. EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, Md., July 14, 1864. Maj. Gen. LEW. WALLACE: GENERAL: Having been ordered to Washington, I leave this p. in., and the command of the troops in the department necessarily devolves upon you. The readiness with which you have co-operated in arranging the defenses and your desire to meet the enemy under my orders showed a zeal not always found under similar circum- stances, and I shall remember it. With great respect, I am, yours, truly, E. 0. C. ORD, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. BALTIMORE, July 14, 1864. (Received 10.20 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Staff: If you will send the 100 men of Clendenins (Eighth Illinois) cav- alry, we have the horses to mount them. The cavalry is much needed here to assist in clearing out the guerrillas. LEW. WALLACE Major-General, Commanding Page 325 Caip. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 325 [Indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, July 15, 1864. Respectfully referred to Major-General Augur for report as to where these men now are. By order of Major-General Halleck: ROBERT N. SCOTT, (Japta in, Fourth U. S. Infantry, Ai(le-(Ie-Oanip. STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE ADJUTANT-GENERAL, Trenton, Jidy 14, 1864. Maj. Gen. LEW. WALLACE, Commanding Middle Department, Baltimore, Md.: SIR: I have the honor to hand you herewith a copy of proclama- tion by His Excellency the Governor of this State, dated July 12, 1864, calling for a militia force to serve for thirty days in Pennsyl- vania, Maryland, and District of Columbia. The first company reporting under said proclamation has been ordered to report to you as commandant of the Middle Department. The company is com- manded by Capt.. Richard H. Lee, who will present this. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. F. STOCKTON, JR., Adjntant- General o New Jersey. [Inclosure.] PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR. I have been expecting a call from the President of the United States, or a request from the Governor of the State now invaded by the rebels, for troops to aid in driving back the invaders. Not hav- ing received such a call or request, I assume that the authorities near the scene of action believe that they have sufficient force at their command to meet the emergency. I, however, view the expe- (lition as more serious than an ordinary raid. A battle has beeii fought within a few miles of Baltimore, and ~our forces (composed in part of veteran troops) have been driven back. Jn~el1igence has been received that the railway between Philadelphia and Baltimore has been cut, and communication between the East and Washington interrupted. The national capital is seriously threatened. Although New Jersey has not been officially called upon for troops in this emergency, yet regarding the danger as imminent, I call upon the citizens of this State to organize immediately into companies arid report to the adjutant-general of the State for thirty days service in Pennsylvania, Maryland, or the District of Columbia. Given under fly hand and privy seal, at Trenton, this 12th day of July, A. D. 1864. JOEL PARKER. Attest: S. M. DICKINSON, Private Secretary Page 326 326 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Mid., July 14, 1864. Brigad er-General LocKwooD: GENERAL: I am directed by Major-General Wallace to request you to inform him whether you have seen General Tyler and made any arrangements for sending more troops to the Relay House this p. m. Also, to call your attention to the fact that, General Kenly withdrew most of the troops from the east front of the defenses of the city, thereby weakening it very much, and to request that you strengthen the works there as much as possible. Respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Md., July 14, 1864. Brigadier-General LOCKWOOD, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding Defenses of Baltimore: GENERAL: I am instructed by the general commanding to request von to direct Colonel Clendenins cavalry to scour the region of country between the Northern Central Railroad, as far up as Cock- eysville and Gunpowder River. His detachments will be required to make morning and evening reports, which you will forward to these headquarters. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Ac0utant- General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Md., July 14, 1864. Brigadier-General LoCKwooD: GENERAL: I am instructed by Major-General Wallace to request you to establish the headquarters of the cavalry under Major Pether- bridge at Camp Carroll, and that you direct Major P. to remove his headquarters there to-morrow. The room used by him at these headquarter~ is wanted for other purposes. Respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assi8tant Adjn taut- General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, July 14, 1864. Brigadier-General LOCKwOOD: GENERAL: I am directed by the general commanding to say that for the present the command of mounted citizens under Major Peth- erbridge will be used to scour the country on all the main roads lead- ing to the city of Baltimore. You will, therefore, select one detach- ment to patrol the road to Ellicotts Mills and beyond that point; another to patrol the roads to Elysville and beyond that point; an- Page 327 CHAP. XLIX~ CORIIESPONDEIWE, ETC.IJNION. other to patrol the road to Randalistown and beyond that. point; another to patrol the road to Pikesville and beyond that point; an- other to patrol the roads to Brooklandville and Lutherville an& beyond those points. The objects of the several patrols stated will be to ascertain and give notice of the approach and movements gen- erally of the enemy. The officers in charge of the patrols will make report to you every morning and evening in writing, and you will promptly consolidate those reports and forward to these headquarters. In making such morning and evening reports, the officers in charge of patrols will send in a mounted courier, and not return themselves or their pa~ trols to the city without order or permission. The cavalry force nuder Colonel Pierce will be stationed at such points as 0 eneral Lockwood deems proper, as a reserve for the mounted citizens doing duty as patrols. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant A 6~jutant- General. BALTIMORE, MD., J~dy 14, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. B. TYLER, Corndg. First Separate Brigade, Relay House: GENERAL: I am directed by the major-general commanding to direct you to push Colonel Clendenins cavalry toward Emmitsburg to collect and report information of the enemy. Please inform him that the telegraph works from a point beyond Westminster, and it may prove more expeditious for communications than via Frederick City. Inform him also that Captain Milligans company of cavalry is going up to extend patrol from Middleburg to Hanover. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE. RELAY HousE, July 14, 1864. Maj. MAX. WOODHULL, Assistant Adjutant-General: Please say to General Ord the troops here are ready to move. There is one company Eastern Shore regiment, fifty-one men strong, at this place. Shall they garrison Fort Dix? Have about thirty prisoners. E. B. TYLER, Br4,~adier. General. RELAY HOUSE. July 14, 1864. Maj. Gevi. E. 0. C. ORD. Baltimore I have the honor to report that the conimand left the Relay House at 1 oclock, under charge of Colonel Henry. E. B. TYLER, Brigadier- General Page 328 328 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CRAP. XLIX. RELAY HOUSE, July 14, 1864. M~ij. Gen. E. 0. C. ORD, Baltimore: The construction train for the main stem Baltimore and Ohio Railroad left here some time since with an escort of dismounted cavalry arjned with carbines. E. B. TYLER, Brigadier- General. 4 HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 14, 1864. General KENLY, West Front: Commanding SIR: I move part of command this a. in., as soon as may be, to Washington. General Tyler is used up, I find this a. in., and you will take command of his brigade, and he is ordered to take your place. Tylers brigade is partly at Relay House, and Gilpins regi- inent, The One hundred and forty-ninth Ohio, and three companies One hundred and forty-fourth [Ohio] are in town, ordered to (lepot Camden at once. You will be at station to see the command oi~and then push on. Alexanders battery goes with youare ordered in. Yours, & c., E. 0. C. ORD, .Alic4or- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, July 14, 1864. General JOHN R. KENLY: GENERAL: Colonel Gilpins men, the One hundred and forty-ninth and One hundred and forty-fourth Ohio, received notice to march two or three hours ago, and are probably now on their way. They have been in Fort Worthington. By order: S. S. SEWARD, lila/or and Aide-dc- Camp. PHILADELPHIA, July 14, 1864. (Received 3.30 p. in.) Hon. SECRETARY OF WAR: I have been in Philadelphia for the past two days, but intend to return to Harrisburg this evening. Regiments raised under the call of 12,000 men will be forwarded to Washington as fast as equipped, unless contrary orders are received. D. N. COUCH, ]lliajor-General. CITY POINT, VA., July 15, 1864. Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: In view of the possible recurrence of the late raid into Maryland, I would suggest that the following precaution be taken: First Page 329 CHAP. XLIX.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNION. 329 There should be an immediate call for all the troops we are likely to require. Second. Washington City, Baltimore, and Harpers Ferry should be designated as schools of instruction, and all troops raised east of the State of Ohio should be sent to one of these three places as fast as raised. Nashville, Decai~nr, and Stevenson should also be named as schools of instruction, and all troops raised in Ohio and west of it should be sent to those. By doing this, we always have the benefit of our increased force, and they in turn improve more rapidly by contact with veteran troops. To supply Sherman, all the rolling-stock that can possibly be got to him should be sent. An effort ought to be made to transfer a large portion of stores now at Nashville to Chattanooga. This might be facilitated by withdraw- ing for awhile the rolling-stock from the Nashville and Reynolds- burg Railroad, and a large part of the stock upon the Kentucky roads. There is every indication now, judging from the tone of the Southern press, that, unless Johnston is re-enforced, Atlanta will not be defended. They seem to calculate largely upon driving Sherman out by keeping his lines of communication cut. If he can supply him- self once with ordnance and quartermasters stores, and partially with subsistence, he will find n~o difficulty in staying until a permanent line can be opened with the south coast. The road from Chattanooga to Atlanta will be much more easily defended than that north of the Tennessee. With the supplies above indicated at Chattanooga, with, say, sixty days provisions there, I think there will be no doubt but that the country will supply the balance. Sherman will, once in Atlanta, devote himself to collecting the resources of the coun- try. He will take everything the people have, and will then issue from the stores so collected to rich and poor alike. As he will take all their stock, they will have no use for grain further thiaii is neces- sary for bread. If the enemy do not detach from here against Sher- man, they will, in case Atlanta falls, bring most of Johnstons army here with the expectation of driving us out, and then unite against Sherman. They will fail if they attempt this programme. My greatest fear is of their sending troops to Johnston first. Sherman ought to be notified of the possibility of a corps going from here, and should be prepared to a e up a good defensive position in case one is sentone which he could hold against such increase. If Hunter cannot get to Gordonsville and Charlottesville to cut the railroad, he should make all the Valley south of the Baltimore and Ohio Road a desert as high up ~as possible. I do not mean that houses should be burned, but all provisions and stock should be removed, and the people notified to move out. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant-General., 4 WASHINGTON, July 15, 186412.30 p. m Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: Yours of 2 p. m. yesterday just received. Citizens of Maryland, who had intercourse with the enemy in our front, say that rebel officers attributed their retreat to their disappointmeiit in the ex- pected co-operation of General Hills corps; that they could hear nothing of him and could wait no loiiger, lest Hunter should com Page 330 330 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. up. Wrights advance reached Poolesyille last night, and had a smart cavalry skirmish. As the enemys main body have nearly twenty-four honrs the start, Wright can at best only reach their rear guard. The Nineteenth Corps, about 4,000 men, have landed in fragments, destitute of everything, but, as soon as supplied, have been sent forward. They will reach the vicinity of Edwards Ferry to-day. Ords command, from Baltimore, arrived during the night and has gone forward this morning. It is nearly 5,000. Some of Howes forces were reported on the Monocacy yesterday, and may join Wright this morning. We hear nothing directly from Hunter. Railroad men say Sullivans command was at Harpers Ferry yes- terday. General Kelley telegraphs from Cumberland that when Hunter left he said he intended to strike the enemys flank, but where or how he does not state. Message after message has been sent to him, but no reply has been received. All your instructions have been communicated to General Wright, and he will do his best to carry them out; but, from the late hour in which forces fit to take The field have reached here, he will hardly be able to do the enemy much injury. He is directed to pursue him south until fur- ther instructions are received from you. While writing the above yours of 8 p. m. is received. I will telegraph to Fort Monroe to send no more of the Nineteenth Corps here than the fragments of Emorys division, still behind. The story about an intended raid on Point Lookout is without foundation. No enemy passed Bladens- burg. Railroad communication to Philadelphia will be reopened to-morrow. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is reported nearly re- paired, from the west to Harpers Ferry. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. Lieutenant-General GRANT, WASHINGTON, July 15, 18646 p. m. City Point, Va.: From the most reliable information we have been able to collect the raiding force in Maryland consisted of, first, Earlys corps, re- organized, in three divisions, under Rodes, Gordon, and Ramseur (Johnsons old), re-enforced in Virginia by conscripts and convales- cents to about 12,000; second, Breckinridges corps (a new oneX con- sisting of two divisions, re-enforced by all the rebel troops at Staun- ton, Charlottesville, Lyncliburg, and in the Valley, to about 12,000; third, the cavalry of McCausland, Ransom, Imboden, Rodes, Bradley Johnson, Gilmor, and Mosby. Ransom seems to have had principal command. Its force is es~iated by good observers at from 4,000 to 6,000. All the dismounted men have been remounted on stolen horses. The artillery and trains have also been supplied with fresh animals. They have between twenty amid thirty pieces of artillery. Some, however, who l)retend to have counted them, say they num- ber much higher. Many estimate the entire force at from 30,000 to 40,000. The mass of evidence would make it a little less than the former number. Their loss at Monocacy and near Silver Spring was considerable, but they say they have made it up by volunteers and conscripts. Their cal)tures have not been valuable, except in horses. The foregoing is formed from the muost reliable data that I can ob Page 331 3 J1 CHAP. XLIX.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNIO~. tam, and is about the lowest estimate. Some estimates are unques- tionably very much exaggerated. I give the organizations in order that you may compare them with data which you have. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and (ihief of Staff. WASHINGTON, July 15, 186410.30 p. m. Maj. Geu. U. S. GRANT: Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck thinks Hunters command very badly cut up by the Lynchburg expedition, and that it does not now ex- ceed 12,000 effective men of all arms. It is now at Harpers Ferry, or between there and Leesburg. Wright with 10,000 men should be between Whites Ferry an~l Leesburg. Ricketts and what has arrived of the Nineteenth Corps are between Wright and Washing- ton. Orders for General Wright and the Nineteenth Corps to com- ply with your letter will be issued as soon as Halleck receives an answer to his telegram to you of to-day. It will take three or four (lays for Wright to gd back. Halleck does not understand your letter sent by me as an order for Wrights recall, and awaits positive orders. He thinks on Wrights return the enemy may come back. Wrights orders now are to follow enemy till recalled. C. B. COMSTOCK, Lieutenant- Colonel. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 15, 1864~10 p. m. Brig. Gen. J. A. RAWLINS: We have no report from Wright since this morning, nor from the troops of the Nineteenth Corps, nor Ricketts and Kenlys since they passed Fort Reno. Mr. Ashley, member of Congress from Ohio, tells me confidentially that in an interview the other day with Butler, that officer showed him the order directing him to report .to Fortress Monroe, and said lie would be damned if he paid any attention to it; he did not receive orders from staff officers. Mr. Ashley tells me also that he found a good deal of discontent and mutinous spirit among staff officers of the Army of the Potomac. A good deal of McClellanism. he says, was manifested, especially by officers of very high rank. He tells me also that Meade is universally disliked by officers of every sort. T. T. ECKERT, Major. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, July 15, 186410.45 a. m. Lient. Gen. U. S. GRANT, City Point, Va.: General Ords command has not yet started from here, tIme night having been consumed in the effort of getting together wagons, kiiapsacks, haversacks, & c. I presume they will get off before noon. Mr. Garrett, president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, reports that trains from the west are now running to Martimmsburg. General Sullivan has arrived at Harpers Ferry. Hunters precis Page 332 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., NV. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. whereabouts is not yet known, but Garrett understands that he is moving with his forces to get east of the Blue Ridge to cut off the enemy. Hunter appears to have been engaged in a pretty active campaign against the newspapers in West Virginia. We also have semi-official reports of his having horse-whipped a soldier with his own hand. It is reported that the rebels have carried 1,700 recruits away with them from Maryland. Baldy Smith arrived in New York yesterday. No news from Wright this morning. C. A. DANA. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 15, 186411.30 a. m. Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT: Our latest advices indicate that the head of the retreating rebel column has reached Ashbys Gap. Wright is not yet at Edwards Ferry. The enemy will doubtless escape with all his plunder and recruits, leaving us nothing but the deepest shame that has yet befallen us. C. A. DANA. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, July 15, 18644 p. in. Lieutenant-General GRANT: Steamer McClellan from New Orleans with 860 men Nineteenth Corps, arrived here 12.30 p. m. A railroad agent, who left Sandy Hook this morning, reports Hunters forces began to reach Harpers Ferry Wednesday evening, and were till this morning crossing river to Pleasant Valley, all foot-sore and badly used up. One regiment remains at Martinsburg and a detachment at Duffields. Crook is with the main column. A signal officer at Point of Rocks says enemy crossed large wagon train at Nolands Ferry, yesterday morn- lug, followed by the mass of their cavalry and infantry. Another signal officer, at Sugar Loaf Mountain, says they crossed 400 wagons at Whites Ford, three miles below mouth of Monocacy, yesterday morning, moving in direction of Snickers Gap. They were still crossing at 11 a. m. According to this officer, General Halleck thinks the main body have gone through Snickers, amid but a small portion through Ashbys Gap. General Halleck estimates the force they have had before Washington at 28,000 to 30,000, as follows: Earlys corps, three divisions, Rodes, Gordons, and Ramseurs, 12,000; Breckinridges corps, two divisions, 12,COO; cavalry and artillery, 4,000 to 6,000, with thirty cannon. Halleck thinks thitey have got 5,000 or 6,000 excellent horses and 2,000 poor cattle, mostly cows. Ord is ordered to you. No news from Wright. C. A. DANA. CITY POINT, VA., July 13, 18648 p. m. C. A. DANA, Assistant Secretary of War: I am sorry to see such a disposition to condemn so brave an old soldier as General Hunter is known to be without a hearing. He is known to have advanced into the enemys country toward their mai Page 333 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.~UNLON. 333 army, inflicting a much greater damage upon them thaii they have inflicted upon us with double his force, and moving directly away from our main army. Hunter acted, too, in a country where we had no friends, whilst the enemy have only operated in territory where, to say the least, many of the inhabitants are their friends. If Gen- eral Hunter has niade war upon the newspapers in West Virginia, probably lie has done right. In horse-whipping a soldier he has laid himself subject to trial; but nine chances out of ten he has only acted on the spur of the moment, under great provocation. I fail to see yet that General Hunter has not acted with great promptness and great success. Even the enemy give him great credit for cour- age, and congratulate themselves that he will give them a chance of getting even with him. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. CITY PoINT, VA., July 15, 1864. C~MMANDING OFFICER, Fort Monroe: Turn all steamers arriving from the South with troops to City Point. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. WASHINGTON, July 15, 186412.50 p. m. COMMANDING OFFICER, Fort Monroe, Va.: All troops of the Nineteenth Army Corps not belonging to the two divisions under General Emory will go directly to City Point. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. 361 ELEVENTH STREET, July 15, 18649.30 a. m. M~ DEAR HALLECK: Order Barnard to send an officer of engi- neers to make a careful measured survey of the rebel trenches at Fort Stevens. McCook rode over the line with me, pointed out lines of battle, recognized by empty ammunition boxes, cartridge package wrappers, & c., and also camps, recognized by camp-fires and old hats, shoes, and the usual debris of such occupation. McCook feels strongly on the subject, and will go with the officer. In view of the Intelligencers articles it will be well to have them recorded in official form and get it engraved and published in papers of large circula- tion. The physical signs are of a large force lying in ambush hoping to tempt an attack by our weak garrison to overthrow and follow them into the lines. M. C. MEIGS. [Indorsernent.] JULY 15, 1864. Major-General AUGUR: Please direct General Barnard to make the proposed survey. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff Page 334 334 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Major-General BARNARD, July 15, 1864. Chief Engineer, Department of Washington: GENERAL: The major-general commanding desires that you send a competent officer of engineers to make a measured survey of the position occupied by the rebels in front of ouv lines, especially the front covering Stevens, Slocum, and De Russy. Very respectfully, general, your moFst obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. HARDINS DIvISION, 22D ARMY CORPS, DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, Colonel HAYWARD, Washington, D. C., July 15, 1864. Commanding Second Brigade: The siege of Washington having terminated the division reverts to its former dimensions, and you are in command of the ~Second Brigade. The reports as formerly sent will be continued. If there has been any change of~troops in Second Brigade please notify me, giving all changes, names, and posts. Very respectfully; your obedient servant, R. CHANDLER, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. HARDINS DIVISION, 22D ARMY CoRps, DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, Major RAYMOND, Washington, July 15, 1864. Assistant Adjutant-General: Will you please answer the inclosed telegram. I do not know how to answer it, although if I were called upon for an opinion I should say all the heavy artillery should remain in the forts. General H. is not here. Very respectfully, R. CHANDLER, Assistant Adjutant- General. [Inclosure.1 FORT RENO, July 15, 1864. Capt. R. CHANDLER (Received 12.45 p. in.) Assistant Adjutant-General: CAPTAIN: Is the battalion of the New York Heavy Artillery with the Sixth Corps to stop here? Major-General Ord has received no instructions to that effect. Please answer. J. M. WARNER, Colonel First Vermont Artillery, Commanding Brigade Page 335 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 335 ALExANDRIA, July 15, 1864. (Received 6.45 p. in.) ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL: SIR: Nothing unusual has happened in this command to-day. Respectfully, JNO. P. SLOUGH, Brigadier-General. ALEXANDRIA, July 15, 186410.30 a. m. Colonel TAYLOR: COLONEL : At sunrise this morning a party of the home guard were attacked })y about 100 rebel cavalry two wiles this side of Ac- cotink. They, the home guard, (Irove them off. The rebels lost 1 man killed; the home guards 1 killed. The rebels have gone in the direction of Springfield Station. I shall send some cavalry to look after them. W. W. WINSHIP, Lieutenant and Provost-Marshal. ALEXANDRIA, July 15. 1864. (Received 9.35 p. in.) Lieutenant-Colonel TAYLOR, Chief of Staff: COLONEL: The detachment of cavalry under Lieutenant Alvord sent out this morning has returned. They pursued the rebels toward Wolf Run Shoals. They learned that the attacking party was Kin- cheloe, and that he had with him about sixty mounted men, and that his loss in the skirmish this morning was 1 killed and 1 mortally wounded. W. W. WINSHIP, Lieutenant and Provost-Marshal. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 15, 1864. Colonel CONKLING, Comdg. 84th Regt. New York State National Guard: COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you move your regiment via Long Bridge to Arlington Heights, and report for instructions to Brigadier-General Dc Russy, commanding division. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Washington, July 15, 1864. Brig. Gen. G. A. DE RIJSSY, Commanding Dir ision, Arlington: GENERAL: The Eighty-fourth New York National Guard has been ordered to cross Long Bridge and report to you. Be pleased t Page 336 336 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [ciuxi. XLIX. let a staff officer meet the regiment on the bridge and guide it to its camp. The major-general commanding desires that the regiment be placed in camp in reserve, to be used wherever most needed in an emergency. Respectfully, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DE Russys DIVISION, Arlington, Va., July 15, 1864. Lient. Col. SAMUEL MCKELVY, Commartding Rendezvous of Distribution: COLONEL: The rebels are reported to have attacked our forces at the Accotink, and are believed to be in force there. Will yon be kind enough to order the regiment of the Reserve Corps we spoke of yesterday to report to Major 1V1~eservey, at Fort Lyon? I shall be there myself and arrange matters so that no question of rank shall aid to disturb the harmony of the command there. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. A. DE RUSSY, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY BRIGADE, Near Fort Buffalo, Va., July 15, 1864. Lient. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General: COLONEL: I have the honor to report all quiet in this vicinity. I have nothing of importance to mention. There are now out from here four parties covering our front and toward the river with a view of ascertaining the whereabouts of the enemy, and, as far as possible, his intentions. These parties were sent out yesterday morning, and as no word has been received from them there is every reason to believe that none of the enemy are this side of the first range of mountains. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. M. LAZELLE, C~olonel Sixteenth New York Vol. Cay., Conidg. Brig. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY BRIGADE, Near Fort Buffalo, Va., July 15, 1864. Lient. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant A6~jutant-General: COLONEL: I have the honor to report that information has just been received from a scouting party sent out yesterday morning to watch the fords on the Potomac, as far up as Goose Creek, that Earlys division occupy Leesburg and vicinity. Their pickets were seen by our party, which pushed on for information as far as prac- ticable, but was not able to go beyond Goose Creek, as the eneniy hold all the fords from the Leesburg pike to the Potomac, have a picket on the pike at the crossing, ai~d l)atrols running as far down ~s Broad Run; that skirmishing was seen across the river Page 337 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 337 wards Ferry, mostly firing across from either bank. Another party, sent out to watch the country between the Leesburg pike and the Little River pike, has just come in. As far up as Goose Creek re~ ports nothing more than small straggling parties of Mosbys meii. Mosby is reported to have passed with his 600 men and a piece of artillery through Gum Spring yesterday afternoon on his way up to Aldie with a considerable amount of plunder and cattle. The party brought in a prisoner belonging to the Sixth Virginia Cavalry, cap- tured near Goose Creek. Nothing has been heard from pther partics / sent out to our front and left. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. M. LAZELLE, Colonel Sixteenth New York I~ol. Cam, Gorndg. Briq. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY BRIGADE, Near Fort Buffalo, Va., July lb, 1864b.30 p. m. Lieut. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General.. COLONEL: I have the honor to request you to send nie the counter- si~ii for to-night by the bearer, as it has not beeii received. A party was sent out twenty-four hours since with instructions to go to Bris- toe Station and above toward Thoroughfare Gap. Were the enemy running trains as far up as this station we should probably have received word from the party. Another party was sent out this afternoon, as directed in your letter, with instructions to go to Rap- pahannock Station and beyond, if necessary, and bring in definite information in regard to the report. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. M. LAZELLE, Colonel Sixteenth New York Cay., Comdg. Cay. Brig. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Maj. Gen. H. G. WRIGHT, Washington, July 15, 1864. Commanding Army of Operation: GENERAL: Your notes from Poolesville of 6p. m. yester(lay are re~. ceived. We as yet get nothing whatever from General Hunter. In- formation of him froni railroad mcix to this morning is as follows: General Howe, with a part of his force, has crossed the Monocacy, and was last night near Sugar Loaf Mountain. His cavalry had moved down the road from Frederick to Edwards Ferry. Both should, there~ fore, be with you this morning. Hunters own command was, at last accounts, at Sandy Hook, Harpers Ferry, and Martinsburg. General Kelley understood from him, when he heft Cumberland, that he in- tended to strike the enemys flank on his retreat, but where is not known, Message after message has been sent to General Hunter within the last ten days to endeavor to effect a junction with you near Edwards Ferry. It is quite certain that some of these ~di~- patches have reached him, but no answer has been received here. You are, therefore, in position to get later advices of his movemeiits than we have. Amid now in regard to your own operations. I havQ ~ RVOI4 XXXVII, PT I Page 338 338 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. no further instructions than those already given verbally, viz: Gen- eral Grant directed that a junction of your forces and those of Gen- eral Hunter be made in the vicinity of Edwards Ferry to cut off the enemys retreat, if possible; if not, to pursue him south, doing him all the damage you can. He further says that you must live mainly on the country. He does not say how far south you are to pursue, but I will get his instructions on that point and conimunicate them to you. You will, therefore, continue the pursuit uiitil you receive further orders. In giving you supreme comm and, with only general directions as to what you are to do, General Grant probably intended to leave you free to exercise your own judgment. As your force, until Hunter or the Nineteenth Corps reaches you, will be inferior to the enemy, you will move with caution. Ricketts division and Kenlys brigade, under General Ord, left this morning to join you. They number about 5,000. About 4,000 of the Nineteenth Corps, under General Emory, have also left. They move by the River road. I just learn that Ord and Ricketts are now passing on their way to Teiinallytown. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, ~H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harpers Ferry, lIT. Va., July 15, 1864. Major-General WRIGHT, Commanding Sixth Army ~Yorps, .Foolesville, Aid.: GENERAL: I am directed by Major-General Hunter to inform you in reply to your communication of this date that Brig. Gen. J. C. Sullivan left here this morning with 7,000 infantry and 2,000 cavalry. He crossed the Potomac at Berlin, and is moving upon Leesburg. He has instructions to open communication with you, if possible. I am, general, most respectfully, your obedient servant, [CHAS. G. HALPINE,] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQ~tJARTERS U. S. FORCES, Poolesville, Aid., July 15, 1864. Brigadier-General RJCKETT~: You will please move by the River Toad to Edwards Ferry with ~he greatest practicable has~te, where further orders will be sent you.. Send forward a staff officer to this place as soon as possible to report ~your present position, at what time you will reach EdwaTds Ferry., what transportation you have, the number of days of forsge and raAtions and the amount of ammunition in wagons, in addition to ~lfty rounds on the person. The general commanding I)i~ol)Oses to move with what force he has here to-morrow morning to Leesburg. If this is decided upon, instructions will be sei~t down the River road from Edwards Ferry. By command of Major-General Wright: CHAS. A. WHITTIER, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant-Generc4. (Same to General Ord. Page 339 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 339 ORDERS.] HEADQtIARTERS SIXTH CORPS, Poolesville, Md., July 15, 1864. Chief quartermasters of corps and independent commands will at once obtain forage through the country to the extent of their trans- portation, giving receipts according to Form No. 25. In the move- ment about to take place it is expected that the command will be obliged to subsist upou the country, and it is enjoined upon all quar- termasters to take measures to have this accomplished in a thorough and systematic manner, and in accordance with the orders from the War Department. By command of Major-General Wright: CHAS. A. WHITTIER, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. ORDERS.] iHiEADQUARTERS SIXTH CORPS, July 15, 1864. Brigadier-General Russell, commanding First Division, will detail two regiments with one rifled battery to report to Colonel Lowell, commanding cavalry, at Edwards Ferry. These regiments must be held in readiness to move; the time of starting must be sent to the division commander. Colonel Tompkins will direct one rifled battery to report at once to Brigadier-General Russell. By command of Major-General Wright: CHAS. A. WHITTIER, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTM~NT OF WEST V~IRGINIA, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 15, 1864. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War, Washington, D. 0.: SIR: I have the honor to express to you my sincere regret that His Excellency the President should have seen fit, in a telegram from General Halleck of yesterdays date, to have so far censured my conduct as to place before me the alternatives, either of turn- ing over my comillau(1 of troops in the field to one of my briga- diers, or volunteering to serve under a junior of my own rank; the difficulties in the latter alternative being increased by the too obvious inference from General Hallecks words, that my aban- doning my command to the subordinate in question would be pre- ferred. I am further censured by the President, through General Halleck, for not having made sufficiently frequent reports to Wash- ington of the condition of ftffairs in my department. To this my reply is, that I reported without delay every eveiit which seeiiied to. me of sufficient importance to merit the attention of the Pres- ident and General-in-Chief; and that if any events of importance have transpired within my department of which, from the nature of the case, the War Department must not have been advised ear- liei~and more reliably than myself, such events have not yet reached my ears Page 340 340 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. My first step, on hearing from General Sigel of the recent ad- vance of the enemy, was to authorize and iii~truct that officer (whom I had been asked to retain in comn?iand at the time of my appointment) to communicate directly with you, I being too far from the scene of operations to judge of th~ situation or furnish the help that might be needed. It is true, I could have telegraphed many alarming rumors every hour, but it has been my practice only to forward facts within my knowledge, or that are vouched for to me from sources worthy of credit. Of reports without these requirements it seemed to me there must be already more than enough in the vicinity of Baltimore and Washington. I was, more- over, too busy in the task of pressing forward my command to give time for any labor that (lid not appear of public benefit. Ammu- n.ition had to be procured by direct orders from headquarters, my chief of ordnance having been sick and of but little use from the time of my assuming command. My quartermasters and commis- saries were likewise inefficient to a degree; and thus it happened that, in my desire to hurry forward my command against the enemy, I had to supervise nearly every important detail myself, and to labor almost night and day in the task of forwarding troops and sup- pliesanother point of remissness in which it seems the pleasure of the President, through General Halleck, to censure me. The Ohio River was so low that at every shoal the troops had to be disembarked and marched along until the steamers could be sparred over; and at a certain stage in the river they had to be transferred to vessels of lighter draught, of which, there were but few to be had. The railroad between Cumberland and Harpers Ferry was broken in many places and had to be repaired, and the troops, just back from a severe expedition, had to be refitted in almost every particular except their arms and equipments. The men, too, needed a few days rest, and while they were taking it all their supplies were procured with unexampled celerity. I only state a literal fact in saying, that from the tune I heard of the advance of the enemy down the Valley up to the present moment my troops have been flowing forward toward this point in one un- broken stream, as fast as the difficulties of the river and railroad would permit. It has been my hope that the management of this department since my assumption of command could not merit censure. On arriving here I found the only troops available for immediate serv- ice in the field, though containing fine material, utterly denioral- ized and stampeded by their defeat at New Market. They were rapidly reorganized, however, and did good service. As to subse- quent events in this vicinity, having no personal knowledge, I can only judge by the Presidents removal of Major-General Sigel from his command. For no part of the events, however, which led to General Sigels removal d~ I regard myself as censurable, or even remotely implicated. I had been asked to retain him, and his rank left me no alternative but to give him the command he recently held. Under these circumstances I cannot but feel that time action if the President in my case has been of a character .to shake the confidence of my troops in me, and thereby to impair my usefulness; and as the interests of the service have ever beemi my highest aini to be pur- sued at any personal sacrifice, I have most respectfully to request that I may be relieved from command by some officer more enjoyin Page 341 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 341 the confidence of the President, and whose efficiency will not be im- paired, as I cannot but feel that mine has been in the manner indi- cated. I have the honor to be, sir, your very obedient servant, D. HUNTER, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harpers Ferry, Jaly 15, 1864. ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY, Washington, D. C.: GENERAL: I have just arrived here. General Sullivan is ordered out immediately to form a junction with General Wright. He takes with him 7,000 infantry and 1,800 cavalry, also one battery of artil- lery. I expect one of General Crooks brigades here to-day and General Crook in person. As soon as he arrives I will order him forward to take command of the whole force, agreeably to the sug- gestions of the War Department. We have no reliable information with regard to the movements of the enemy. General Sullivan re- ports the arriyal of a fresh brigade of the enemys cavalry and of its passage into Maryland by one of the fords below here. Every possible exertion has been made to forward my command as fast as possible to the scene of action; and I have informed you from time to time by telegraph when anything of importance has occurred. The available force of General Crook will probably be increased during the next twenty- four hours by the arrival of two of his brigades, amounting to 3,400 men. I most respectfully re- quest to be relieved froiu the command of the Department of West Virginia. I have the honor to be, general, your most obedient servant, D. HUNTER, Major- General, Commanding. HARPERS FERRY, W. VA., July 15, 186412 midnight. (Received 12.15 a. m. 16th.) ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY: General Crook has just arrived (midnight), and will be ordered immediately to relieve General Sullivan, agreeably to the wishes of the War Department. Neither General Wright nor the command fromu here have any chance of overtaking the enemy. General Crook having been placed in command agreeably to the or(lers of the President, I have again earnestly to request to be relieved from the command of this department, where my services can be of no further use. D. HUNTER, Jilajor- General. S HARPERS FERRY, July 15, 1864. Brigadier-General CROOK, Martinsbnrg, W. Va.: Come on here yourself as fast as you possibly can, in advance of your command. D. HUNTER, Major- General, C~ommandin~v Page 342 342 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND ISA. [CHAP. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harpers Ferry, July 15, 1864. Brigadier-General CROOK and COMMANDING OFFICER, Martinsburg, W. Va.: Strong force of guerrillas on road. Do not come on without a regiment. Send this to General Crookif he has left D. HUNTER, ]Ifajor-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harpers Ferry, July 15, 1864. Brig. Gen. A. N. DUFFI~, Gommanding First Gcwalry Division: GENERAL: You will without delay report in person to Brig. Gen. J. C. Sullivan, and order your command to enter Harpers Ferry immediately, preparatory to crossing the river. I have the honor to be, general, most respectfully, your obedient servant, [P. G. BIER,] Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPT. OF WEST VIRGINIA, No. 126. Harpers Ferry, July 15, 1864. 1. Maj. GQn. Franz Sigel, U. S. Volunteers, and Maj. Gen. Julius Stahel, U. S. Volunteers, having been relieved from duty in this department by order of the War Department, will proceed to Balti- more, Md., without delay, from which place they will report by let- ter to the Adjutant-General U. S. Army for orders. * * * * * * * 6. Agreeable to orders received from the War Department, Brig. Gen. George Crook is hereby placed in command of all the forces proceeding from this department to form a junction with Maj. Gen. H. G. Wi~ight, relieving Brigadier-General Sullivan. Brigadier- General Sullivan, on being relieved by General Crook, will report in person to the commanding general at these headquarters for orders. General Crook will report to General Wright for orders. By order of Major-General Hunter: [CHAS. G. HALPINE,] Assistant Adjutant-General. CAMDEN STATION, July 15, 1864. (Received 2.10 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: We have received the following dispatch from Monocacy, from an agent who left Sandy Hook this morning: The forces commanded by Generals Sullivan and Averell commenced arriving at Harpers Ferry on Wednesday evening, and were moving over the river yesterday, last evening, and this morning to Pleasant Valley. One regiment is at Martins- burg; also some troops at Duffields. We have information from signal officers a Page 343 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. C~. nix.] 34~ Point of Rocks that the enemy crossed a large wagon train at Nolands Ferry on yesterday morning, followed by the enemys cavalry and infantry. From all the information we can get, there is none of the enemy now anywhere in the neigh- borhood of the line of the road between Sandy Hook and Monocacy. Colonel Chipman returns by train this a. m. to Baltimore. I hope YOU have received the desired definite information from the generMs commanding. J. W. GARRETT, President. FREDERICK, July 15, 1864. (Via Monocacy. Received 8 a. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Captain Martindale, First New York Cavalry, of General Hun- ters army, here on reconnaissance with sixty men, left Martinsburg Wednesday 11 a. m. General Crook had arrived at Cherry Run with his division. General Hunter was then at Cumberland, march- ing this way. He was without doubt at Martinsburg Thursday evening. Captain Martindale says the men are wearied arid foot- sore; the cavalry much exhausted. I think your dispatches will get to General Hunter as soon as 6 oclock this a. in., if Lieutenant Wyckoff gets along safely. If I can telegraph from Harpers Ferry I will send forward the cipher dispatch, following it myself. No enemy in this part of the State. When Captain Martindale left Martinsburg a force of 1,000 rebel cavalry were guarding a train of wagons, cattle, and plunder of all kinds, then at Winchester. He ~was too weak to feel or attack them. N. P. CHIPMAN, Colonel and Aide-de-Camp. HARPERS FERRY, July 15, 18648 a. m. (Received 10 a. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: General Hunter arrived here in advance this morning, 2 oclock, and found your dispatches. General Sullivan was soon put in motion. He is now crossing the Potomac at Knoxville, 8,000 strong. He will strike for Aldie via Lovettsville, Hillsborough, and Purcellville, subject to developments in front. General Crook will pass here with one brigade to-day, another to-morrowtogether 4,000 strong. General Sullivan will report to General Wright till General Crook comes up. N. P. CHIPMAN, Golonel and Aide-de-Gamp. MONOCACY, July 15, 186411 a. m. (Received 11.30 a. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Sent cipher dispatch from Harpers Ferry. Last paragraph I am afraid is not clear. General Crook was signaled to come up in ad Page 344 ~44 / OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XL1X. vance of his command, and will be at the head of the column by 3 p. m. Signal officer from Sugar Loaf Mountain says a large body of the enemy and train of 400 wagons crossed at Whites Ferry (or Ford), three miles below mouth of Monocacy, yesterday morning. They were still crossing at 11 a. in., going in direction of Snickers Gap. Cavalry were sent down the river at 9 a. m. to open com- munication with General Wright. Am returning with General Hunters dispatches. N. P. CHJPMAN, Colonel and Aide-de-Oamp. MONOCACY, MD., July 15, 1864. (Received 8.30 a. in.) General HowE: Please send us a sufficient guard here to protect our railroad forces in repairing the railroad bridge here, so we can open railroad communication. We have no force here to protect us. F. MANTZ, Assistant Supervisor of Trains. POINT OF RocKs, July 15, 1864. General HowE: Artillery could not cross the canal bridge at Nolaud s Ferry. My column is moving to this place. My command is without rations. Cant they be sent here by rail? W. BLAKELY, Lieutenant-LYolonel Fourteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry. CITY POINT, VA., July 15, 1864. Maj. Gen. E. 0. C. ORD, (Received 3 ~ in. 16th.) Washington, D. C.: Four batteries of the Sixth Corps, Major Tompkins commanding, left here yesterday morning for Baltimore. Please order them to returmi at once to this point without debarking. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. FORT RENO, July 15, 186411.25 a. in. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, (1~eceived 12.80 iz~. in.) Chief of Staff: Have reached this place with head of column in good order. I sent to General Grant on the 11th for three batteries, for the defense of Baltimore. On the 13th I reported by telegraph they would not be wanted. Four from Sixth Corps were sent, and are in Baltimore, under Major Tompkins, Sixth Corps, who reports by telegraph for orders. Will you send them to him? Would like my orders now, so that I can send them for information of General Wright. E. 0. C. ORD, Major- General Page 345 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 345 WASHINGTON, July 15, 18642.30 p. m. Major-General ORD, Tennallytown, D. C.: General Grant has asked that you be sent to him for a command there. The Secretary of War directs that you report to General Grant at City Point. Direct the detachment of the Eighth Corps to join General Wright, and report to him for assignment. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. BALTIMORE; MD., Jtily 15, 1864. (Received 12.35 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: I have arrived here with fonr batteries of artillery of th~ Sixth Corps, having been ordered by Lieutenant-General Grant to report to Major-General Ord at this place. Shall I send my command to Washington on the transports or by rail, or shall I await orders here? The batteries are not yet disembarked. J. A. TOMPKINS, Major, C1oinrnanding Artillery Brigade, Sixth Corps. HAVRE DE GRACE, Jnly 15, 1864. Major-General ORD, Commanding. GENERAL: Commodore Stribling has called the marines to Phila- delphia. General Wallace has sent for three companies of the Seventh Delaware to Baltimore, through Major Judd, at Wilming- ton. They will be sent to-morrow. The telegram reads two from this place and one from Conowingo, leaving here only the detach- ment of 100-days men. The troops reported here with but thirty rounds of ammunition. W. H. FRENCH, U. S. Army. COMMANDANTS OFFICE, NAVAL STATION, Baltimore, Jidy 15, 1864. Maj. Gen. E. 0. C. ORD, Comdg. Middle Department, Eighth Army Corps: GENERAL: Four hundred men just arrived here were sent over to General Morris, whose note to me relative to them I herewith do myself the honor to transmit you. With your concurrence I will at once telegraph to the Secretary of the Navy, asking his permis- sion to allow the whole 600 to return to New York by a large steamer I now retain here to await his reply. The two small steamers I sent to Gunpowder River are now out of provisions. Had they not better return here? I also propose recalling the gun- boat from off the city of Annapolis, and also the gun-boat from Mid- dle Branch, near Fort McHenry. I only wish to do what will ac- cord with your views. Very respectfully, & c., THOS. A. DORNIN, Commodore Page 346 346 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. LCHAJ~. XLIX. CITY POINT, VA.,. July 15, 1864. Capt. C. N. TURNBULL, Baltimore, Md.: You were sent to Baltimore to lay out and complete its defenses, and more especially to connect the works constructed by lines of rifle-pits. You will not leave Baltimore until all this work has been laid out; then, if your services are no longer required there, you will return and report to General Meade for further orders. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- Genie ral. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, July 15, 1864. (Received 9.45 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Staff: The First Delaware Cavalry, dismounted, have arrived here with the Sixth Corps batteries. If you will let them stop here, I have horses to mount them. LEW. WALLACE, Mqjor- General, Corn m anding. JULY 15, 1864. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, (Received 11.45 a. in.) Chief of Staff, Washington City: I have no battery. Will you give me authority to retain one of Major Tompkins, of the Sixth Corps? LEW. WALLACE, Major- General, C~omdg. Middle Department. WASHINGTON, July 15, 18641.10 p. in. Major-General WALLACE, Baltimore, Aid.: The Sixth Corps batteries are ordered here. Probably one brought here by General Ord will be returned. H. W. HALLECK Major-General and Chief of Staff. WASHINGTON, July 15, 18643.10 p. m. Major-General WALLACE, Baltimore, Aid.: The Secretary of War directs that the sailorsunder your command be relieved and returned to New York. You will retain any militia regiments coming from the North or West. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff Page 347 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 347 JULY 15, 1864. (Received 5.30 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. JIALLECK, Chief of Staff, Washington, D. C.: Your telegram about the sailors received. They will be sent to New York at once. LEW. WALLACE, Major- General of Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, JiLd., July 15, 1864. Commodore DORNIN: DEAR SIR: In reply to your favor of this date, I have the honor to say that the president of the Western Maryland Railroad Company sends information that large bodies of rebel cavalry this morning crossed his road near Finksburg, a little village below Westminster, going northward and eastward. I infer from this that the en- emy has design against the roads. In case Baltimore should be also in their contemplation, prudence suggests that your 400 men, just arrived, should be retained a little while longer. I have the honor, therefore, to request that you order them to be reported to Briga- dier-General Lockwood, who will distribute them in the several works of the city. Also that the gun-boats you mention be furnished with supplies, and allowed to remain at the [points] they at present occupy. Very respectfully, your friend and servant, LEW. WALLACE, Major- General, Commanding Middle Department. P. S. The departure of Major-General Ord with the greater part of the effective troops makes the necessity upon which the requests above are predicated. L.W. COMMANDANTS OFFICE, NAVAL STATION, Baltimore, July 15, 1864. Maj. Gen. LEW. WALLACE, U. S. Army, Comdg. Middle Department, Eighth Army Corps: GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this date, and take pleasure in stating that I have given all the necessary orders to carry out all that you desired in said letter. I have sent additional supplies of provisions and arms to the gun- boats in Gunpowder River, where there are now three boats well armed. Very respectfully, THOS. A. DORNIN, Commodore. JULY 15, 1864. W. P. SMITH, Esq., Baltimore and Ohio Railroad: There are several batteries here of the Sixth Corps to go to Wash- ington. Did you receive orders for transportation this a. in.? I Page 348 348 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. so, is it ready? They say they have been waiting all day. I was not here this a. in., but was informed that you had been requested to prepare trains. SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General. Maj. THOMAS M. VINCENT, JULY 15, 1864. Assistant Ac~jutant-General, War Department: By authority from these headquarters during the time that corn- mnnication was interrupted with Washington, Major Judd, at Wil- mington, raised a regiment of infantry 900 strong and mustered them in for thirty days for duty here. He thinks he can raise another. I knew that for the emergency you would approve any reasonable action. Shall I direct him to raise another r~giinent for thirty days? LEW. WALLACE, Miajor- General of Volunteers. WASHINGTON, July 15, 1864. Major-General WALLACE: The Department cannot grant authority to raise another Delaware regiment for thirty days. Your action in raising the first one for that period is approved by the Secretary of War. THOS. M. VINCENT, Assistant Adjidant- General. Major JUDD, JULY 15, 1864. Wilmington, Del.: Your action in raising the one regiment for thirty days service is approved by the War Department, but no authority will be given for another regiment. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. JULY 15, 1864. Brig. Gen. GEORGE M. ROBESON, Camden, N. J.: Captain Lee has reported with his company. Thanks for his and your promptness. If you have more companies I would be glad to receive them. LEW. WALLACE, Major- General, Gommanding. HEADQUARTEItS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT Baltimore, Md., July 15, 1864. Brig. Gen~ E. B. TYLER: GENERAL: In compliance with orders of the honorable Secretary of War, you are hereby directed to return all the sailors in you Page 349 Ca& ~. XLIX.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 349 command to New York at once. You will be informed at what hour transportation can be furnished. Please send at once to the Relay House and have them brought in by special train and repoi~t their arrival. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Md., July 15, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. B. TYLER: GENERAL: I am instructed by Major-General Wallace to request you to strengthen the garrison at Fort Dix, Relay House, the sailors having been recalled from there. You will call upon Brigadier-Gen- eral Lockwood for any forces you may need. Five companies are expected to arrive to night to report to General Lockwood, which will enable him to give you some troops. Respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, hid., July 15, 1864. Captain MONULTY, Twenty-first New York Cavalry: You will report, with your company, for duty to Brigadier-Gen- eral Tyler at the Relay House. This will continue until further orders. LEW. WALLACE, ]Iiajor- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, July 15, 1864. Brigadier-General LocKwooD: GENERAL: I am anxious about Fort Dix. Send 200 of the sailors who will shortly report to you by my order to aid the garrison there. They will go by rail, but must first be sent to Lieutenant Isaacs, ordnance officer, and armed with muskets. LEW. WALLACE, Major- General, Commanding Department. JULY 15, 1864. Major JUDD, Wilmington, Del.: Send here at once the company of the Ohio National Guard stationed at Wilmington, one company of the Delaware troops from Wilmington, two companies of the same from Havre de Grace, one company of the same from Conowingo bridge. Send all as quick as possible, with three days rations and forty rounds ammunition. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- Generd Page 350 350 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. CITY POINT, VA., July 16, 18644.40 p. m Major-General HALLECK, (Received 17th.) Washington, D. C.: There can be no use in Wright following the enemy with the latter a day ahead, after he has passed entirely beyond (south of) all our communications. I want, it possible, to get the Sixth and Nine- teenth Corps here, to use them here before the enemy can get Early back. With Hunter in the Shenandoah Valley and always between the enemy and Washington, force enough can always be had to check the invasion until re-enforcements can go from here. This does not prevent Hunter from following the enemy to Gordonsville and Charlottesville, if he can do it with his own force and such other improvised troops as he can get; but he should be cautious not to allow himself squeezed out to one side, so as to make it necessary to fall back into Western Virginia to save his army. If he does have to fall back it should be in front of the enemy, and with his force always between the latter and the main crossings of the Potoniac. I do not think there is now any further danger of an attempt to in- vade Maryland. The position of the enemy in the West and here is such as to demand all the force they can get together to save vital points to them. The last attempt brought to the field so many troops ~that they caniiot conceive the possibility of succeeding in capturing any iniportaiit point, with a force of 30,000 or even ~0,00O men, whilst the main Union army is within thirty hours of the capital. As soon as the rebel army is known to have passed Hunters forces, recall Wright and send him back here with all dispatch, and also send the Nineteenth Corps. if the enemy have any notion of - returning, the fact will be developed before Wright can start back. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. 0 HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Poolesviile, Md., July 16, 18647 a. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff, & c.: GENERAL: Your dispatch of yesterday, by Captain Farrar, of my staff, was received toward evening, and about the same time I re- ceived intelligence through my own couriers from General Hun- ters command, and also a dispatch from General Howe, at Harpers Ferry, where General Hunter had just arrived. A little later I re- ceived the dispatch of Coloiiel Chiprnan, of General Hunters staff, to the Secretary of War, froni which and from other information I learned that General Sullivan, with some 7,000 infantry and 2,000 cavalry, crossed the Potomac at Knoxville, near Berlin, and was moving on Leesburg via Hillsboroughi. Fearing that he n~ight meet the enemy in too strong force for his command, I have put the force here in motion for Leesburg, crossing at Whites Ford, and have in- structed Geiieral Ord to move as rapidly as practicable to the same point, crossing at Youngs Island, about one and a half miles below Edwards Ferry. The troops of the Nineteenth Corps reached this point late in the afternoon of yesterday, and constitute, with the two divisions o Page 351 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 351 the Sixth Corps, the force with which I am moving on Leesburg. General Ords command will not probably reach that point before all day to-morrow. The necessity for supporting General Sullivans movement ren- ders it necessary to mov9 in advance of a portion of the trains iiot yet up, but I think they will be sufficiently covered by the general movement and the small force left for their protecti& n. From the information gained here from Union citizens well ac- quainted with the country on the other side of the river I apprehend that it will be impossible to subsist to any extent on the country, with the exception of forage, everything having been pretty much swept off by the enemy. My headquarters will be at Leesburg to- night. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. BALTIMORE, July 16, 1864. (Received 8.3ti a. in.) Major-General AUGUR: I send this morning two complete batteries and part of a third to report to you. The remainder of the brigade will be sent as soon as the transport arrives. J. A. TOMPKINS, Major, Corndg. Artillery Brigade, Sixth Corps. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 239. Washington, July 16, 1864. * * * * * * * 24. The telegraphic order of July 12, 1864, from this office, direct- ing Major Wickham Hoffman, assistant adjutant-general of volun- teers, to report in person, as soon as possible, to the commanding general Nineteenth Army Corps, in this city, is hereby confirmed. * * * * * * * 60. Maj. Gen. A. McD. McCook, U. S. Volunteers, having been relieved from duty in the Department of Washington, has leave of absence to go to Ohio, until further orders. * * * * * IC * 62. Maj. George G. Hastings, First U. S. Sharpshooters, is hereby relieved from temporary duty as aide-de-camp on the staff of Major- General M~Cook, U. S. Volunteers, and from duty as judge-advo- caVe of the general court-martial, convened by Special Orders, No. 41, January 27~ 1864, from this office, now in session in this city, and is assigned to duty as acting judge-advocate of the Army of the Potomac. * * * * IC IC * By order of the Secretary of Wai% E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant-Genera Page 352 352 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRs. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, TWENTY-SECOND ARMY CORPS, July 16, 1864. * * * * * * * 4. In accordance with instructions from the headquarters of th6 Army, Maj. Gen. A. McD. McCook, U. S. Volunteers, is relieved from duty in this department, and will report in person to the Adjutant- General of the Army. 5. Maj. Gen. A. Doubleday and Brig. Gen. H. E. Paine, U. S. Vol- unteers, are relieved from duty in the defenses of Washington, and will reassume their duties on the military courts of which they are members. * * * * * * By command of Major-General Augur: 0.11. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Brig. Gen. M. D. HARDIN, July 16, 1864. Commanding Division: GENERAL: That the matter of jurisdiction shall be clearly under- stood, I am directed by the major-general commanding to inform you that Battery Martin Scott, and the two guns below in emubra- sure, covering Chain Bridge, will be considered in charge of the officer commanding the bridge guard, which will be a permanent detail from De Russys division. The officer, Captain West, now in command of the guard, with the artillerists detailed from the Vet- eran Reserve Corps, will continue in his present duties. I am, general, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 16, 1864. Brig. Gen. M. D. HARDIN, Commanding Division: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you re- lieve all cavalry now on duty in your division, save the necessary orderlies, and direct them to report to Capt. Charles E. Norris, Sec- ond U. S. Cavalry, commanding at Camp Relief, Seventh street; all provisional battalions belonging to the R~ndezvous of Distribu- tion, and direct them to return to that post ; all troops belonging to the Veteran Reserve Corps, and the Provisional Brigade, and direct them to report to Col. M. N. Wisewell, at Cliffburne Barracks. I am, general, very respe~tfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-Gener~4 Page 353 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.U~IO~. 353 HEADQUARTERS HARDINS DIVISION, Jidy 1(3, 1864li a. in. Lient. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Ass ista at Adjutant- Ge iie ral, Twe a I y-second Array Corps: Shall Colonel Warner send this ammunition with escort of twenty men? My inspector-general told me this morning that the sixty- three men and one. officer, cavalry, ordered to report to Colonel Haskin at Fort Slocum, are still there. If this ammunition is to go out, some of those men ought to go along. I am, sir, very respectfully, yoiirr obedient servant, M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier-General, Commanding. [Iticlosure.] FORT RENO, July 16, 18649.80 a. in. Capt. R. CHANDLER, Asst. A~Jt. Gen., General Hardins Hdqrs., Cor. 19th St. and Pa. Ave.: Colonel Lowell from Poolesville sent yesterday to the quartermas- ter an urgent dispatch for ammunition. It has reached here. I have hut twenty men to escort it. The sergeant-major of Second Massa- chusetts left Rockville 11 p. in. yesterday; reports Mosby with 200 men between Germantown and Darnestown, going toward the river. When the sergeant reached Muddy Branch he found the block-house in ruins. Sergeant says he saw the force at a distance, and citizens said it was Mosby. Coloucl Lowell left Poolesville in the direction of Leesburg about 12 in. Shall I send it with the force I have? Please answer. J. M. WARNER, Colonel, Commanding Brigade. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 16, 1864. Captain CAMP Assistant Quartermaster, in charge of Soldiers Rest: CAPTAIN: The major-general commanding directs me to inform you that four batteries belonging to the Sixth Army Corps and commanded by Major Tompkins, First Rhode Island Artillery, will arrive at the Soldiers Rest from Baltimore this (lay, and he desires that you instruct the commanding officers as they arrive to report with their batteries to Major Hall, commanding Camp Barry. I am, captain, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 16, 1864. Col. S. D. OLIPHANT, Fourteenth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps; COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you move the armed convalescents, now under your comnmam~d, to the Soldiers Rest and there await further orders. J. A, SLIPPER, (]aptain and Assistant Adjutant-General, 28 R It-vOL XX)~~iI, PT I Page 354 354 OL~EI1ATLONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MI)., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY BRIGADE, Near Fort BuiThlo, Vu., July 16, 1~64. Licut. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjdant-Geueral: COLONEL I have the honor to inform you that nothing important has occurred here since my last report. A party retnrne(l to camp this morning from Centreville, Maiiassas, and vicinity, arid report all qniet there. The report that Mosby 1)asse(l through Gum Spring on the 14th an(l thence to Aldie an(l beyoiid toward Thorono~hfare Gal) with h)hun(ler and cattle has been coifirined h)y recent reports. No intelligence has been received fruni ~)arty sent to Rappahannock Station OP those toward Goose Creek and Leesburg. Very resl)ect.fu liv. von r oh )ediellt. servant, H. M. LAZELLE Colonel Six1e~,th Aea York I o1. (Ia r., C(nndq. Brig. HARPERS FERRY, W. VA., .Jaly 16, 18643 p. in. (Received 4.20 p. in.) ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY: I (10 not think the present force on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail- road more than one-third sufficient for its defense. D. HUNTER, Miajor- General, HARPERS FERRY, July 16, 1S64~. 30 p. in. (Received 9.10 p. in.) ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY: General Crook at noon was still at Hihisborough. I am exerting myself to keep him supplied with rations and information, but, of course, do not hold myself responsible for any of his movements, he not being any longer under my command. D. HUNTER, iViajor- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF WEST VIRGINIA No. 127. Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 16, 1864. 1. Brig. Gen. W. W. Averell, commanding First Cavalry Divis- ion, will remain at Martinsburg, W. Va., with his command, and protect the railroad in that vicinity, scouting the coniitry as far to the south as practical)le. One brigade of the Second Infantry Divis- ion, Brigadier-General Crook comnman(ling, will rel)ort to General Averell at Martinsburg. 2. So much of paragraph 2, Special Orders, No. 126, current series, from these headquarters, as relates to Maj. Gen. Julius Stahel, IJ. 5. Volunteers, is hereby revoked, and General SI9ahel is granted leave of absence for twenty (lays on surgeons certificate of (lisabihity. At the expiration of his heave General Stahel ~vill reh)ort iiipers~~ii at these headquarters. * * * * * By Or(her of MajorGeneral Hiunt em [CHAS. G. HALPiNE,] Assistaid AdjutantGeneral Page 355 355 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. -IJNLON. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 16, 1864. Brig. Gei. GEORGE CROOK, Gonunaading Forces in Loudoun Valley: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to inform you that he has sent to you 45,000 rations of hard bread and 30,000 rations of beef on the hoof. They are moving down on the north side of the river until they can find a practicable ford at which to cross. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, [P. G. BIER,] Assistant A~jnta?d- General. HILLsBoRouGH, July 16, 18644.30 p. in. Major-General HUNTER: GENERAL: I sent the cavalry out in different (lirections immedi- ately upoii my arrival here, and have laid still until I could learn something definite of the enemys movements. Prisoners report, and from what the different l)alties that were seiit out have o1)served, the enemy. or a large portion of them, are moving on the Snickers Gap road. I shall move with two infantry brigades to Purcellville, while I have already sent one to Waterford to investigate the strength of a force of the enemy that was reported demonstrating there. The artillery and wagons arrived here about an hour ago. I wish you would hurry forward the rations with all possible dispatch, since nothing can be got in the country, as the enemy have stripped it of all provisions. I have not been able to communicate with General Wright yet. Cannonading was heard about Big Spring this morn- ing at 9 or 10 oclock. I suppose it must have been from General Wright. GE~RGE CROOK, Brujadier- (Iener~d. HARPERS FERRY, July 16, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. W. AvERELL, (Jomdg. Cavalry Division. I have just been placed in command of all the forces that go to join General Wright in pursuit of the rebels. I shall leave one of my infantry brigades at Martinsburg, and wish you to remain at that place and take command of all the forces there. Send Colonel Pow- ell with at least two of his regiments to join me at Hillsborough,if I am nQt there to follow after the command. I (lout expect we will catch up with the enemy as they have so much the start, but in any event it is the present intention for the command to return to Mar- tinsburg as SOOII as the chase is over. GEORGE CROOK, J?riqa(lier General. lII~?1ms. FfusT (Xxv. Div.. Di~vi. oi~ W. \TIRWNIA. IIillNl)Or(?u(/1I I ~i. .11/i!1 1 i;, 1 8~. Licid. Col. A. I. Root. ( Thu lfl(tU(liU(/ FI/U(~lI hi A(~ a lu,!1 (Jo raliy You will proceed with your regiment on the roa(l to Lecsburg, Va.. for the ~iirpose of making a (lemonstration on that l)lace. Yo Page 356 356 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XL1X. will ascertain the position and strength of the enemy. You will as- certain also his movements, now making or intended. You will ~ndeavor to ascertain the whereabouts of General Wright, and will send a party to communicate with him. You will avoid any seri- ous engagement with the enemy, but will try to dri ye his pickets as close upon the main body as possible, in order to ascertain his force. Having accomplished this, you will report back with your command at these headquarters. By order of Brigadier-General Duffi6: E. W. CLARK, JR., Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. 1ST CAy. Div., DEPT. ~OF W. VA., No. 16. Snickersville, Va., July 16, 1864. Lieutenant-Colonel Blakely, of the Fourteenth Pennsylvania Cav- alry, now present with his command, is hereby assigned to the coIn- mand of all the detachments of cavalry belonging to the Second Cavalry Division. These will constitute a separate brigade. By command of Brig. Gen. A. N. Duffi6: E. W. CLARK, JR., Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Poolesville, Md., July 16, 18647.L5 a. in. Major-General HUNTER, Commanding Department of JVest Virginia: From dispatches received from Generals Howe and Sullivan, and copy of telegram from Colonel Chipman, I ascertain that General Sullivan is moving ta.vard Leesburg with a force of 7,000 infantry and 2,000 cavalry. My troops started at ~5 a. m. to make a junction with him in tile vicinity of Leesburg. The letter of instructions to you from the War Department, a copy of which was sent me, indi- cates that it is the intention that all your forces available for the field should be sent to join me. I, therefore, request that you will push them on in the general direction of Leesburg with all possible dispatch. My headquarters will be in the vicinity of that place to- night, and probably until my troops are concentrated. I hope to be able to establish signal communication with you to-day, although as yet I have not been able to do so, by umeans of officers of yours on Sugar Loaf. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. WASHINGTON, July 16, 186411.13 a. ni. General L. WALLACE: Ranks battery has bee~n ordered back to Baltimore. The Sixth Corps batteries cannot be detached. Dismounted cavalry can be retained and remounted, H. W. HALLECK, M~jor-Generai and Chief of Staf Page 357 CRAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONI)ENCE, ETC.ITNiON. 357 COMMANDANTS OFFICE, NAVAL STATION, Baltimore, July 16, 1864. Maj. Geii. LEW. WALLACE, Comdg. Mid. Dept., 8th Army CorpS, Baltimore, Md.: GENERAL I have received a telegram from the Secretary of the Navy stating that the Secretary of War has released from further service here the seamen turiied over to the military authorities, and that you would furnish transportation for them and the naval offi- cers who have charge of them, all under the immediate command of Lieut. Commander George W. Scott, U. S. Navy. I am, sir, your obedient servant, THOS. A. DORNIN, Commodore, Commanding Naval Station. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, No. 177. Baltimore, July 16, 1864. * * * * * * * 2. The First Regiment Delaware Cavalry (dismounted), Col. N. B. Knight commanding, having reported to these headquarters by permission of Major-General Halleck, Chief of Staff, is hereby directed to report to Brigadier-General Lockwood, commanding Defenses of Baltimore. General Lockwood will take immediate steps to mount and fully eqnip this regiment. * * * * * * * 6. Colonel Pierce, commanding Twelfth Pennsylvania Cavalry, is hereby ordered to proceed in command of a detachment of mounted men belonging to Generals Hunters and Sigels commands at Har- pers Ferry, Va. Colonel Pierce will convoy a snpply train belong- ing to said commands to Harpers Ferry, and report to Major-Gemi- eral Hunter. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjn taut- General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Mid., July 16, 1864. Captain NEWPORT, Assistant Quartermaster. CAPTAIN: I am directed by Major-General Wallace to inform you that the escort fo~ the supply train to go to Major-General Hnnter, at Harpers Ferry, is ordered to move to-morrow morning at 8 oclock. You will please see that the train is put en route on or be- fore that hour. It will take the direct road via Ellieotts Mills. Respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- Gen eral. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Aid., ~July 16, 1864, Brig. Gen. H. H. LOCKWOOD, Coin ma ii d iag Defenses of Baltimore, Mid.: GENERAL: I am directed by the general commanding dep artument to instruct you to order Colonel Pierce, commanding (letac h ment o Page 358 358 OPERATIONS IN N. VA. W V \ MD, AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. (avairy, to i~iepaic al O1I(~O 1%) (OlIVOy the traiii lieloliging to iMa~or General Hiinter~s eointiiaiid to Harpers Ferry. Captain Newport, assistant quartermaster, has been (lirected to get the train in readi- ness. It is now parked near Fort McHenry. Please report to these headquarters the hour Colonel Pierce will be ready to move. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Lieutenant-Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Mid., July 16, 1864. Brig. Gen. H. H. LOCKWOOD, Commanding Defenses of Baltimore: GENERAL: I am directed by the general commanding depart- ment to instruct you to prepare all of the 698 cavaliy, or as many of them as can be organized into companies, under command of Col. L. B. Pierce, Twelfth Peunsyl vania Cavalry, to convoy the train to Harpers Fern. The rest of the stragglers will be held until they can be forwarded by special train to their commands. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant. SAML. B. LAWRENCE. .Lieuten antColonel an (1 Assistant AWn tan t Gen eral. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Brigadier-General LOCKWOOD, Baltimore, Md., July 16, 1864. Commanding Defenses of Baltimore: GENERAL: You are hereby directed to prepare muster-rolls or lists of names of each company or squad in the civil forces now nuder your command, noting the I)lace of rendezvous of each com- pany or squad in the city. You will then order them to be marched to the office of the ordimance officer Eighth Armny Corps, to whom they will turmi over thearms and accouterments receive(I from him. After the aims and aecoutermuemits are turned over, you will caution them miot to disbamid their orgamiizatiomms, as they may be walite(i hereafter. They may then be dismissed amid l)em~n1itted to return to their homnes. The mounted muen under Major Petherbridge will miot be included in the above order; they will maintain their organiza- tion and be subject to duty umitil further orders. The general coni- manding will issue a general order of thaminks to the citizen volun- teers. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Mid., fitly 116, 1864. Brigadier-General LOCKWOOD, Commanding Defenses of Baltimore: GENERAL: I am directed by Major-General Wallace to call your attention to his note of yesterday, the 15th instant., (hirecting you t Page 359 CHAP. XLIX.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. send Colonel Clendenin out on the Falls road to cal)ture 1,000 hois~s said to be on that road. and guarded by the rebels, and to request v ~u. to make report of the result of the expedition. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant. JAMES R. ROSS, Majoi~ and .1 ide-de- Camp. HEADQUARTERS Mni~In~E DEPARTMENT, Brigadier-General LocKwooD, Commanding Defuses (/ J3a/luuore GENERAL: I am directed by the general commanding (iel)artment to instruct you to sen(I two companies of the Seventh Delaware in- fantry to Fort Dix. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES R. ROSS. AIajor a n (I Aide-de- Ca nip. WILMINGTON, July 16, 1864. Lieut. Col. SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE: The Seventh Delaware infantry is disposed of as follows: One company sent to Baltimore yesterday; five go down to-day with Lieutenant-Colonel Hounsfield. Two are at Conowingo bridge, one at Peach Bottom, and one here. HENRY B. JUDD, Major, U. S. Army. PROVOST-MARSHALS OFFICE, Philadelphia, July 16, 1864. Capt. C. S. HALDEMAN, Assistant Adjutant-Ge u era 1: CAPTAIN: I have the honor to make tdme following report: About 10 p. ni. on the 10th instant I received an order to send four coum- panies of the One hRndred and eighty-sixth Regiment Pennsylva- nia Volunteers to assist in guarding a portion of the line of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad. At 2 a. m. of the 11th instant Companies A, D, E, and I left for the depot at Broad and Prime streets, under command of Capt. John H. Jack, Company A, One hundred and eighty-sixth Regiment Pennsylva- nia \olunteers, with the following orders The following named companies of the One hundred and eighty-sixth Regiment Pennsylvannia Volunteers, proI)erly officered, will proceed at once to assist tem- porarily in protecting the bridges upon time Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti- more Railroad. Company A will be stationed at Havre de Grace for the protection of the depot and steam-boat, under advisement of the railroad agent stationed there. Company D will be sent to co-operate with any troops from other sources to protect the Bush River bridge. Company E will be sent to co-operate with any troops from other sources to protect Gunpowder River bridge. Company I will be sent to co-operate with any troops frommi other. sources to protect Back River bridge. The officers commanding the above companies will be beld strictly accountable for the conduct of their men, who sball not be suffered under any pretext to straggle or wander away from their posts. Should any attack be made by the enemy upon any of the bridges it will be sudden and unexpected: therefore the men will be required to be vigilant upon their posts at all times, whether by night or day Page 360 360 ()I~ERATiONs IN N. V A., W. VA.. MI)., AM) J~A. rCHAP. XbIX. In pursuance of Special Orders, No. 134, paragraph V; headquar- ters military commander, dated Philadelphia, July 9, 11864, conva- Liescents from the different hospitals arrived so fast that on Monday, the 11th instant, it was found that the accommodations at these bar- racks were totally in adequate for the purpose of organizing, arming, and disposing of them, whereupon an order was issued to take pos- session of the buildings in Logan Square lately occupied by the Sanitary Commission. At 4 p. m. on July 1.2 twelve companies of 100 men each, fully armed, equipped. and provided with forty rounds of ammunition per man, with five days rations, were ready to move, but for want of the necessary transportation they were retained until 8.30 a. rn. July 13, when, in two battalions of six companies each, they were sent to Arch-street wharf, to be placed on board transport Manhattan. The First Battalion, under command of Colonel Wood- ward, Twenty-second Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, was coin- posed of the following companies: First Company, Sergeant-Major Carter, Forty-third New York Volunteers; Secomid Company, Lieu- tenant Lancashire, One hundred and eighty-third Pennsylvania Vol- unteers; Seventh Company, Lieutenant Fox, One hundred and fourth Pennsylvania Volunteers; Eighth Company, Captain Giller, Ninety-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers; Ninth Company, Sergt. 0. C. Squires, One hundred and twenty-sixth New York Volunteers. Twelfth Company, Lieutenant Wannewetsch, Ninety-eighth Penn- sylvania Volunteers; and the Second Battalion composed of the fol- lowing companies: Fifth Company, Lientemiant Simpson, Twenty- ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers; Tenth Company, Lientemiant Lytle, One hundred and forty-eighth Pennsylvania Volumiteers; Eleventh Company, Captain Perkimis, One hundred and fiftieth Pennsylvania Volunteers; Thirteenth Company, Lieutenant Carmichael, Thirty- seventh Wisconsin Volunteers; Fifteenth Company, Lieutenant Kelso, One hundred and fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers; Sixteenth Company, Captain Patrick, Eighty-second Pennsylvania Volun- teers; the whole under comimnand of Col. S. D. Oliphant, Veteran Reserve Corps. At 5 p. m. July 13 five companies, fully armed, equipped, pro- vided with forty rounds of ammunition per man, and furnished with five days rations, were forward& d to go by rail to Washington, as follows, under command of Capt. Aug. Volkhansen, One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers: Third Company, Sergt. P. Savage, One hundred and sixty-fourth New York Volunteers; Fourth Company, Sergt. G. F. McGee, I, Second Michigan Volun- teers; Sixth Company, Sergt. Maj. C. E. Berry, Fourteenth U. S. Infantry; Sevente~nth Company, Sergt. W. H. Foisyth, Ninety- fifth Pemmsylvania Volunteers; Twentieth Company, Sergt. T. W. Hyde, Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteers. At 7.30 p. m. July 13 Lient. G. G. Leavenworth, Fourteenth New-York Heavy Artillery, was sent with a company (Eighteenth) of 110 men belonging to that arm of the service, fully armed, equipped, and mationed. At 4.30 p. m. July 14 three comupamues of 100 men each, fully armed, equipped, amid ratioiied, and 204 unarmed cavalrymen, under command of Captain Wood, One hundred and twenty-fourth New York Volunteers, were sent to take cars at Broad and Primne streets depot, as follows: Twenty-first Company, Sergt. James B. Oliver, Ninety-sixth Penn- sylvania Volunteers; Twenty-secomid Company Sergt. Martin Ryan, One hundred amid twenty-secomid New York Volunteers; Twenty- third Company, Sergt. C. W. Miller, One hundred amid forty-firs Page 361 CHAP. XLiX.1 COI~RESPONDFNCE, ETC. U NION~ 3C 1 Pennsylvania Volunteers; Nineteenth Corn p any (uiiai~nied cavalry), Lieutenant Ingersoll, First Michigan Cavalry. At (3 p. in. July 14 200 men, not capable of bearing arms, but fit to perform many other duties in trenches, were sent under command of Lieut. John Banets, Sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers. A number of men were returned to hospitals, being unfit to send. A report of these will be made as soon as lists can be prepared. I am, captain, your obedient servant, H. A. FRINK, Colonel and Provost-Marshal. CITY POINT, VA., July 17, 18641 p. m. Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: If Early stops in the Valley, or before returning to Richmond, with a view of going north again, I do not believe he will go to Maryland, but will attempt to go through Western Virginia to Ohio, possibly taking Pittsbnrg by the way. I think Pennsylvania and Ohio ought to have their citizens organized for a sudden emergency. With the great number of discharged veterans now in the North this class of troops will be of great service in repelling invasion, or at teast checking it. I think I will order back to Washington all regiments whose terms of service will expire before the 20th of Au- gust. This will give quite a force round which to rally iiew troops. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. WASHINGTON, July 17, 18642 p. in. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: Your instructions in regard to the return of the Sixth and Nine- teenth Corps, and the pursuit by General Hunter, have been trans- mitted to the latter and to General Wright. General Hunter reports only abont 12,000 men for the field, and says: I do iiot think the present force on the Baliimore and Ohio Railroad more than one- third sufficient for its defense. You will remember that the 100- days men in West Virginia, at Washington and at Baltimore, begin to go out in about two weeks, and that neither of the Northern States furnished a single man under the Presidents call to defend Wash- ington and Baltimore. Moreover, the regiments of the Reserve (or Invalid) Corps, called from the West to the defense of these places, must soon be returned to replace the 100-days men now guarding depots and camps of prisoners of war. Dispatches received yester- day indicate preparations for an insurrection in Louisville and other parts of Kentucky. I ordered to Louisville two regiments from Nashville, which General Miller says is about one-half of his force. General Bnrbridge has been directed to give his particular attention to Louisville. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff Page 362 362 OPERATIONS tt~ N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XIAX. WASI-TINCTON, July 17, 18(;49.40 a. m. IViajor rioM I~KIN5, Baltimore, 111(1. If the batteries have not left for Washington return with theni to City Point. H. W. HALLECK, May)rGenerai (iii(l Chief 9] AS/aft. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, General AUGUR: Stop all Sixth and Nineteenth Corps within reach an(l (lirect them to re-embark for City Point. General Hardin, at Tennally- town, has been directed to send an officer to tnrn back all this si(Ie of Potomac. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General (md Chief of S/a If. WAShINGToN, Jal~~ 17, 1864il a. rn. To ALL OFFICERS NORTH OF THE POTOMAC RIVER: All troops of the Sixth and Nineteenth Corps north of the PoTo- mac will tnrn back to Washington. H. W. HALLECK, 3M/or-General and Chief of Skiff. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON 2~D ARMY CORPS, July 17, 1864. Colonel KELTON. Assistant A (~j a/ant- Gene ia 1 Will yon be good enough to ask the general if it is still his w1~- pose to or(ler the Eighth Illinois Cavalry back t~ this department? I am very mnch in want of theni to Sen(l to the upper Potomac. Respectfully, yours, ,C. C. AUGUR, Major- Gen eral. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 17, 1864. Col. W GAMBLE, CAom ruandin q Ca nip Stoim emaim COLONEL: The major-general commanding (hirects me to inform you that there are a number of rebel stragglers in the front of the line of defenses south of Eastern Branch. He directs, therefore, that you send a scout of davalrymen, commanded by a competent officer, to examine that country carefully for full fifteen miles be- yond the lines and pick up all such persons. I am, colonel, very respectful 1 y, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Cii lef of Staf and Assistant Adjutant-General Page 363 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONI)ENC I:, JYI( .UNION. 63 (}ENERAI. ()noElis, HD~Rs. DEPT. 01 WASHINGTON, TwEN~rY-sEcoNn An~iv CoRPs, No. 59. ) July 17, 1864. I. General Orders, No. 57, July 13, 1864, current se~ies, from these headquarters, announcing Lieut. Col. H. H. Wells as acting in- spector-general of the Department of Washington, are hereby re- voked. Lieutenant-Colonel Wells will reassume at once his duties as provost-marshal-general Defenses South of Potomac. II. General Orders. No. 56, July 12, 1864, current series, from these headquarters, announcing Col. M. N. Wisewell as provost-marshal- general Department of Washington, are hereby modified to read ~)roVost-marshal-geueral Defenses North of Potomac. His duties within this limit will be similar to those asSigne(l by General Orders, No. 56. within the limits of the (lel)artmellt. By commaii d. of Major-General Augur: J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Stuff a itd Assistant A ~jutantGeneral. VVASHINGTON, ~IUl!/ 17. 1~641O.55 a. m. Brigadier-General HARDIN, Tennallytowa, D. C. Send an officer out on the River road to Poolesyille, to halt and turn back to Washington all troops this side of the Potomac River belonging to the Sixth and Nineteenth Corps. He will take with him a copy of this dispatch as his authority. H. W. HALLECK. MajorGeneral and Chief of Staff. HDQRS. HARDIN\ DIvIsION, 22n ARMY CORPS. DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, lYashinqtou. 1). C Jaly b, 1864. (iol. WILLIAM H. HAYWARD, Corn rflan(l in g Second Briqa (IC In compliance with orders from department headquarters, the general commanding directs that you relieve the company of Eighth Illinois Cavalry, now on duty in your brigade, and direct theni to report to Capt. Charles E. Norris, Second U. S. Cavalry, command- ing at Camp Relief, Seventh street. You will retain four men from the company to serve as orderlies at your headquarters. The Sec- ond Regmment District of Columbia Volunteers will remain in camp in rear of Fort Stevens, and report to you until further orders. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. CHANDLER, A ssi.sta at A (Ijutant- General. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY BRIGADE, Near Fort Buffalo, Va., July 17, 186412. 15 ~ m. Lient. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General.. COLONEL K I have the honor to report that a party sent out on Fri. day, under command of Lieutenant Tuck, Sixteenth New York Cavalry, to ascertain in regard to the running of trains on the Or Page 364 364 OPEBATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MI)., AND 1~A. rQHAP. XLIX. ange and Alexandria Railroad, has just returned. Mr. Tuck readied Rappahannock Station yesterday evening and found that no trains were running there. He received information, however, from niore than twenty different parties that trains are running to the Rapidan, and that the rebels are repairing the bridge at that place prel)aratory to runnuig farther. The information is consi(lered entirely reliable, coming as it does from so many parties who, without exception, made the same statements. A prisoner captured near Rappahan- nock Station, but who unfortunately escaped from the guard while near Centreville. gave information that lie came up from Richmond to the Rapidan on the cars about a week since; that lie saw the reb- els busy there repairing the bridges, aiid that there were troops at the Rapidan. I inclose pa~ ers taken from him, which show him apparently to have been a c erk in the quartermasters department on furlough. Mr. Tuck also reports that he heard from maiiy differ- eiit parties, three of whom had just come from there, that two or three companies of cavalry were at Culpeper. I would respectfully mentioii the conduct of Lieutenant Tuck as worthy of great praise. He has passed over a great extent of country, has been frequently surrounded by the eneniy, has obtained satisfactory inforniation, and has brought his party to camp without the loss of a milan. I trust it may in some part atone for a misfortune to a former party under his charge. Another party sent omit to go as far as Bristoe and south toward Thoroughfare Gap, returned this morning, having gone through the gap and on to White Plains. This party brings reliable information that Mosby has ordered all his men to meet him at Culpeper to-day. One of Mosbys men, taken and brought in, confirms this report. There is, this party reports, every indication that all able-bodied men under Mosbys control are preparing to leave for that direction. Is it not possible that these men, combined with a formidable force of light troops organized from the invading party to .Maryland, design making a demonstratiomi on this side of Washington or Alexandria? I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. M. LAZELLE, Colonel Six feenth New York Cay., Gomdg. Brig. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CAMP, Near Fort Buffalo, Va., July [17], 1864. Lient. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General: COLONEL: I have the honor to report the return of Sergeant Powell, Company K, Thirteenth New York Cavalry, sent out yester- day morning to reconnoiter about Leesburg, with the news that the enemy left Leesburg, abandoning the fords on Goose Creek, about 4 oclock y esterday afternoon, passing off first in the direction of Snickers Gap and afterward chamiging their march toward Ashbys Gap. The sergeant reports that our forces crossed the river and started on the pursuit yesterday evenimig, and that this morning at noon our advance was about seven miles beyond the city, still fol- lowing the enemys rear. The party returned by the way of Dranesville and reports all quiet there. Very respectfully, your obedient servamit. H. M. LAZELLE, Colonel Sixteenth New York Car., Conidg. Brig Page 365 / CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 365 HARPERS FERRY, W. VA., July 17, 1864. (Received 8.43 a. in.) His Excellency A. LINCOLN, President of the United States: I again most earnestly request to be relieved from the command of this department. Your order, conveyed thrdugh General Hal- leck, has entirely destroyed my usefulness. When an officer is se- lected as the scapegoat to cover up the blunders of others, the best interests of the couRtry require that he should at once be relieved from command. D. HUNTER, Major- General. WAR .IDEPARTMENT, July 17, 186410 a. m. Major-General HUNTER, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.: Yours of this morning received. You misconceive. The order you complain of was only nominally mine, and was framed,by those who really made it, with no thought of making you a scapegoat. It seemed to be General Grants wish that the forces under General Wright and those under you should join and drive at the enemy. under General Wright. Wright had the larger part of the force, but you had the rank. It was thought that you would prefer Crooks commanding your part to your serving in person under Wright. That is all of it. General Grant wishes you to remain in command of the department, and I do not wish to order otherwise. A. LINCOLN. HARPERS FERRY, July 17, 18643 p. in. (Received 3.05 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: SIR: Brig. Gen. George Crook was recommended for promotion, for meritorious conduct at the battles of South Mountain and An- tietam, by Generals Cox, Buruside, and McClellan; by Generals Cox, Wright, and Rosecrans for services in West Virginia, and by Generals Thomas and Grant for services in the Army of the Cuni- berland. I consider him one of the best soldiers I have ever seen, and one of the most reliable and well-balanced of men. I think his capacity for usefulness is limited by his rank, and think that his promotion to a superior command would be of great advantage to the public service, and of very especial benefit in this department. I would earnestly request, therefore, that he be appointed a major- general. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, D. HUNTER. Aft~or-Generul, Commanding. WAR DEPARTMENT. July 17, 1864. Major-General HUNTER, Harpers Ferry: It would have given me great 1)leasnIe to l)rOmote General Crook long ago, but the number of major-generals was limited by law tw Page 366 366 OPERATIONS IN N. Y~ W. VA., MI)., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. years ago, and the appointments since that time have been made only for vacancies o.n the special request of commanders-in-chief. There is flOW 110 vacancy, and has not been since the President re- instated General Blair; but General Crook can be a p pointed now a major-general by brevet, and assigned to coinman on is brevet rank, and when a vacancy occurs he can receive a full appointment, which no man in the service has more fairly won. His appointment by brevet will be forwarded you to-morrow. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. WASHINGTON, July 17, 186412 noon. Major-General HUNTER, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.: General Grant has directed General Wright, as soon as he assures himself of the retreat of the enemy toward Richmond, to return to Washington with the Sixth and Nineteenth Corps. He also directs that, with the troops belonging to yonr command, you pursue the enemy cautiously, even to Gordonsville and Charlottesville, if you can. He further directs that if compelled to fall back you will retreat in front of the enemy toward the main crossings of the Poto- mac, so as to cover Washington, and not be squeezed out to one side, so as to make it necessary to fall back into West Virginia to save yonr army. If Hunter cannot get to Gordonsville and Char- lottesville to cut the railroads lie should make all the valleys south of the Baltimore and Ohio road a (lesert as high up as possible. I do not mean that houses should be burned, but every particle of pro- visions and stock should be removed, and the people notifi edto move out. He further says that lie wants your troops to eat ont Virginia clear and clean as far as they go, so that crows flying over it for the balance of the season will have to carry their l)rovelider with them. H. W. HALLECK, ilfajor- General aud Chief of Staff. WASHINGTON, December 6, 1864. [Lient. Gen. U. S. GRANT:] DEAR GENERAL: I niclose you one of the telegrarns* received from General Halleck on time 17th of July, referred to in my last note. You can very readily imagine that the reception of such a dispatch. after I had been workino~ hard, night an(l (lay, for two months, wonhi have a very depressing tendency. When I relieved Sigel I found his ~omu- mand very much disorganized and demoralized, from his recent de- feat at New Market, and the three generals with it, Sigel, Stahel, and Sullivan, not worth one cent; in fact, very much in my way. I supposed, however, that you were busily engage(l with Lee, and that it was unportant that I should try and create a (hiversion in your favor, so I (lashe(l on towar(l Lynchburg, and should certainly have laken it, if it had not been for the stnj)idity arid conceit of that fel- low Averehl, who unfortunately joined me at Stan utomi, aIl(l of wiionin I unfortunately had at the time a very logli opinion. and I rusted him when I should not have done so. * See Halleck to Huiiter, July 17, 1564, 12 noon, ante Page 367 (HAP. XLIX.I CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 367 As for occupying all the gaps, so as to prevent the eiieiny getting between me and Washington. it was a perfect impossibility; I sup- posed you were fighting Lee before Richmond, and that it was all important that I should push on. I was not informed that I had any thing to do with the defense of Washington, and supposed General Halleck had made ample provision for this pnrpose. I hope, gen- eral, yon will do me the justice to say that I have done my whole duty, and I beg that you will give me a command of some kind. If I am not (leelned worthy of a corps, give me a division, a brigade, or a regiment. I have tried to do my whole duty, and if I have failed, I am much mortified. Sincerely, your friend, D. HUNTER. HARPERS FERRY, July U, 18648 p. ni. (Received 10.20 p. in.) The ADJUTANT-GENERAL: We have direct communication by signal with General Wright. He is encamped near Hamilton. D. HUNTER, Major- General. HARPERS FERRY. Jaly 17, 186411 p. in. (Received t2.l0 a. m. 18th.) Major-General HALLECK: Your dispatch* to General Wright of ii a. m. to-day was re- ceived and sent forward immediately by two [sic] with sufficient escoPt to insure its prompt delivery. I also send it by signal. The duplicate dated 10.30 p. m. will also be sent in the morning, but I have no doubt of the prompt delivery of the first dispatch. I). HUNTER, Major- Generctl. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF WEST VIRGINIA, No. 128. ~ Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 17, 1864. I. Capt. F. G. Martindale, First New York (Lincoln) Cavalry, will proceed with the cavalry nuder his command to Charlestown, W. Va., and burn the (Iwelling-house and outl)uildings of Andrew Hunter, not permitting anything to be taken therefrom except the family. II. Capt. F. G. Martindale, First New York (Lincoln) Cavalry, will procee(l with the cavalry under his command via Charlestown to Martinsburg, W. Va., and burn the dwelling-house and outbuild- ings of Charles J. Faulkner, not permitting anything to be taken therefrom except the family. III. Brig. Gen. W. W. Averell. U. S. Volunteers, will immedi- ately pi~)eee(1 to Martinsbimrg, W. Va., an(l assnimme (oninlallo at that 1)lilcQ keeping ~yitli him omit brigade of General Crooks inlamitry and his own cavalry force. General Crook having beeii oi(lere(l out of the (lel)artmuent, General Averell will hereafter report direct to See Halleek ~o Wright, 1 ~ a. mu. p. 3~3 Page 368 368 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. the commanding general of the department, and will keep him ad- vised daily of the situation of affairs abont Martinsburg. As SOOII as General Averells command arrives at Martinsburg, he will pro- cbeed to Winchester and attack the ei~einy at that place if his force is considered sufficient. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Hunter: [CHAS. G. HALPINE,] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARiMENT OF WEST VIkUIMA, harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 17, 1864. Brigadier-General CROOK, Comdg. Troops in Loudoun County from Dept. of W. Va.: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you pur- sue the enemy only as in your own judgment you deem best for the interest of the service. He leaves the matter entirely at your dis- cretion, trusting to you to do that which the circuu?lstances of the case render necessary. You may return in whatever direction you may deem best, either through Winchester to Martinsburg, or back to this point by the way in which you went. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, [CHAS. G. HALPINE,] Assistant Adjidant- General. JULY 17, 186411 a. in. Maj. Gen. H. G. WRIGHT, Leesburg, Va. General Grant directs that you pursue the enemy only far enough to be certain that he is really in full retreat towaid Richmond ; then return here with the Sixth and Nineteenth Corps, directing Generals Crook and Sullivan to continue the pursuit cautiously under Gen- eral Hunters orders. The latter is ordered to resume command of all troops in his department. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Clarks Gap, three miles beyond Leesburg, July 17, 18647.30 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff, & c.: GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receil)t of your dispatch of to-day. I reached lere late last evening, and during the hight opened communication with General Crook, who, with Sul- livans division, Mulligans brigade, and some 2,000 cavalry, en- camped at Purcellville, about six miles from this point. I at once instructed General Crook to follow up the enemy with his cavalry, supported by infantry, but as nothing has been heard from the (lCt~chflent1tls inferred that the enemy coi~tinued his retreat Page 369 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 869 Moving rapidly I struck his rear guard of cavalry at Leesburg, but he retreated before the head of the infantry column got up, taking the direction of Snickers Gap. The cavalry of General Crooks command, Arnder General Duffi6, more fortunate than the rest, struc4~ the rear of the enemy on the Snickersville pike, capturing 117 mules and horses, 82 wagons and 62 prisoners, besides killing and wounding a good many. I have no doubt that the enemy is in full retreat for Richmond, but the cavalry reports, which can hardly fail to be received to-night, will settle the matter. lie is represented as much demoralized, though this is doubtful as regards his old infantry force. The Third Division, Sixth Corps, reached here about 6 p. in., and the trains of the Nineteenth Corps are still coining in. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Corn ma uding. ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, July 17, 1864. The following movements are ordered for to-morrow: 1. Brigadier-General Crook, with his command, will move at 4 a.m. on the Snickersville pike to Snickersville, and through Snick- s Gap. 2. Brigadier-General Ricketts, with the Sixth Corps, will move at the same hour over the same route. 3. Brigadier-General Emory, with his command, will move at the same hour to Clarks Gap and follow the other commands. The artillery and trains will move with the corps or independent com- mand to which they belong, and whenever practicable the road will be given to them, the troops marching in the field. Colonel Lowell, commanding cavalry, will collect his force and cover-the flanks and rear until the whole command has passed through the gap, when, leaving a small force to watch the gap, he will report, with his com- mand, with all practicable haste to these headquarters. Instruc- tions where the troops will encamp will be given to-morrow. Head- quarters will be between the Sixth Corps and General Crooks command. By command of Major-General Wright: C. A. WHITTIER, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS U. S. FOReES, No. 1. Clarks Gap, Va., July 17, 1864. * * * * * * * II. Brig. Gen. Frank Wheaton, U. S. Volunteers, is temporarily assigned to the command of the Third Division, Sixth Corps. III. Maj. Charles Mundee, assistant adjutant-general, is assigned temporarily to duty as assistant adjutant-general of the Sixth Corps, and will report to Brigadier-General Ricketts, commanding. By command of Major-General Wright: C. A. WHITTIER, 24 n n voi4 xxxvmm, pr i Page 370 .370 OI~ERATJONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLII. HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Clarks Gap, July 17, 1864. Brigadier-General RICKETTS. (Jommauding, & c. GENERAL: The major-general conYluanding directs that YOU JO~U the Sixth Corps at this place with your own division. The. brigade under General Kenly you will please (lirect to report to Brigadier- General Emory, commanding Nineteenth Corps, in the vicinity of Leesburg, that brigade being temporarily assigned to that corps. Very respectfully, von r obedient servant, C. A. WHITTIER, ]lIa,io r a lt(l Act in (/ A ssistaitt Adjutant General. Official copy furnish~d to Brigadier-General Ei nory, commanding Nineteenth Corps, for his information. This will be considered the order o~ assignment of Kenlys brigade to the Nineteenth Corps. By command of Maj. Gen. H. G. Wright: C. A. WHITTIER, Acting Assistant Aaju Ia iit~ General. ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS, Near Leesburg, Va., July 17, 1864. 1. The infantry and artillery of the First Division, Nineteenth Army Corps, will move at 4 a. m. to-morrow, through Clarks Gap toward Snickersyille. in rear of the Sixth Corps. 2. The infantry and artillery of General Kenlys command will move at 4.10 a. m. to-morrow to the same place, following the First Division, Nineteenth Army Corps. 3. The trains of these two commands will follow in rear of the troops in the order of march of their respective commands. By command of Brigadier-General Emory: DUNCAN S. WALKER, Assistant A (Ija tant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harpers Ferry, Jaly 17, 1864. Colonel DEVOL, 36th Ohio Vols., ConWg. Detach. 1st Brig., 2(1 hwy. Dii. COLONEL : The major-general conunanding directs that you re- main at your present camp with your comman(l until the arrival of the rest of the brigade. Before moving he also directs that the brigade c& mmand~r report to liiii~ ~ l)(~l5on for instructions. He further (lirects that you seu(l out immediately Captain Blazer, with fifty men from his company. as beaier of (lispat(1(es from these hea(lquarters to 213rigadier(~eneraJ Crook alI(l to opell comnilinica tion with him. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servait, [P. G. BIER, Page 371 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 371 CUMBERLAND, July 17, 1864. Brigadier-General AVERELL, Martinsburg: The officer at Hancock reports Morgan south of Bath with a large force. Please give this matter your attention and learn at once, if possible, if there is any truth in this report. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CUMBERLAND, July 17, 18646 p. m. Brigadier-General AVERELL or COMMANDANT OF POST, ]Ifartinsburg: A scout just arrived at Hancock reports that Morgan, with a force of from 2,000 to 5,000 men, came through via Winchester yesterday, and was to-day moving toward Hancock or down the Sleepy Creek or Back Creek Valleys. I presume it is a canard; nevertheless, we should not disregard the report. I have sent the iron-clad cars to Hancock. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. MARTINSBURG, July 17, 1864. (Received 6.15 p. in.) Brigadier-General KELLEY: Your dispatch is received. I received the information which it contains at Sir Jobns Run, but have been unable yet to confirm it. Have scouts out in every direction, and will inform you of anything important. Please hasten forward my trains and direct men to keep their arms in hand. I have only one regiment of cavalry here yet. Nothing from the east. WM. W. AVERELL. MARTINSBURG, July 17, 186411.45 p. m. Brig. Gen. B. F. KELLEY: Since my arrival at this place my patrols have found strong pickets of the enemy on every road leading south. Skirmishing on the Winchester and Gerrardstown road occasioning 6 or 7 killed and wounded on each side, and resulting in bringing infantry to the sup- l)ort of rebel pickets. They seem to have advanced their pickets since yester(lay to within seven miles of this place. From all re- ports obtained there are from 3,000 to 5,000 of the enemy in Win- chester. I Inhi)o(len, (4 ordoi , ai d Morgan a~ ineitti 01 ie(l as comm and ers. Some Teminessee trool)s are rel)orted eli the Winchester road, also 400 gatlieriiig sllp~)1ies an(l conscripting south of Bath. I wonl(l suggest thai von strengthen your guards Iromn Sir Johns Ruumi east- ward. Please hasten forward in y (livi 5i( n WM. W. AVERELL Page 372 372 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 17, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, 3ftitrtinsburg, W. Va.: The major-general commanding directs that you at once send one regiment of General Crooks division to Cherry Run, and inform General Kelley, at Cumberland, Md., that you have done so, and that the regiment is under his command for distribution at such places as he may see fit. I am, general, most respectfully, your obedient servant, P. G. BIER, Assistant Adiutai4-General. CUMBERLAND, July 17, 18643 p. m. COMMANDANT OF POST, llfartinsburg: The officer in command at Hancock reports a rebel force between Winchester and Bath moving on the latter place. Have you any such information? B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CUMBERLAND, July 17, 18646 p. m. Colonel STOUGH, Paw Paw, via No. 12: It is reported that quite a large rebel force is between you and Winchester. Keep your scouts well out and be on the alert. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CUMBERLAND, July 17, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Sir Johns Run: It is rumored that a rebel force is near Bath; be on the alert. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Lieutenant-Colonel HOUNSFIELD, Baltimore, 31d., July 17, 1864. Commanding Seventh Delaware Infantry.. COLONEL: I am directed by the general commanding department to instruct you to report with your command for duty to Brig. Gen. H. H. Lockwood, commanding Defenses of Baltimore. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES R. ROSS, Miajor and Aide-de-Gamp. HEADQUARTERS MILITARY COMMANDER, Philadelphia, Jaly 17, 1864. Maj. (len. H. W. HALLECK, U~ let at AStU if, Wash inytan. I). ( ~. (4ENF:RAL : I lowe the hanoi to report tihat in coniphance with the instructions (olitained in your telegrams of the 9th and 10t Page 373 q)~ ~ ChAr. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETc.1TNroN~. iIISt8flf I j)IOCfJedCd to (OlICCI and )rgallize the ~4~va1eseejPs [10111 the different hospitals i11t() (OlfllfllllieS of 100 men eadi, ;iiid forward them to Washuiigton. r1~J1O iiitorniatioii received of the movements of the enemy was such as to render it proper that these troops should be fully armed, equipped, and provided with ammuni- tion, which was speedily done, considering the difficulties encoun- tered, in consequence of there being no ammunition on hand at the arsenal to meet my sudden requisitions, and from having no troops here to guard the convalescents as they arrived at the place of ren- (lezvous, and prevent their straggling and intempePance. All the forces at my disposal having been sent forward on the 10th instant for the protection of the bridges on the Philadelphia, Wil- mington an(l Baltimore Railroad, I herewith inclose the report* of Col. H. A. Frink, provost-marshal. (letailing the particulars as to how these organizations were formed, officered, when and where for- warded, from which it will appear that 2,014 convalescents were sent to Washington on the 13th and 14th instant, and of which number 1.610 were fully armed. & c. On the 13th instant I also for- war(ied seven companies of the U. S. Colored Troops from Camp William Peiin to Washington, under the command of Lient. Col. Louis Wagner, numbering, over 500 men, fully armed and equipped, and supplied with ammunition and subsistence. A copy of my in- structions to Colonel Wagner is herewith submitted, and also of my instructions to Colonel Frink, and special orders relating to this subject. I I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. CADWALADER, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, D. C., July 18, 186410.30 a. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point: Considering the condition of the garrisons of Washington and Baltimore, I have determined to retain the two heavy artillery regi- ments of the Sixth Corps, unless you direct otherwise. H. W. HALLECK Major- General and Chief of Staff. GRANTS HEADQUARTERS, July 18, 186411.45 p. m. (Received 2.15 p. in. 19th.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLF& K, Chief of Staff: Your dispatch of 10.30 a. m. in regard to retaining the heavy artillery of Sixth Corps received. I had just ordered another regi- ment of this sort from here, but will suspend the order unless more than two regiments are required. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. *See p. 359. ~ Omitted as of no present importance Page 374 374 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., A~1) PA. (Cn.~. XLIX. CITY INuNT. VA.. Juli, 18, 186112 in. Major-General HALLECK, Wa~hinq/on, P. C.: Before the Sixth and Nineteenth Corps can get to Washington the enemy will have developed his intentions by stopping, if lie thinks of returning to Maryland. In that case Hunter should stop at Winchester, keeping his cavalry as far out as he can, watch- ing the movements of the enemy. If he has not the force to attack with he should not attack, but move forward only as the enemy moves back, and always be prepared to get north of the Potomac without loss when advanced upon by a superior force. If Louisville is in danger, Governor Morton will send 5,000 or 10,000 at once. Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois are always ready to send that number of men. Louisville and Nashville must be well guarded. If the enemy have not gone up the Valley, of course Hunter should not go that way. The idea is, lie should be between the enemy and Washington, going as far out as he can, never allowing himself to be (Irawn into an unequal fight south of the Potomac and outside of our defenses. U. S. GRANT, Lieu tenant- General. WASHINGTON, July 18, 186412.30 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: I have just learned from General Wright that he formed a junc- tion yesterday at Purceilville with General Crooks command, and that their cavalry struck the enemys rear near Snickers Gap, captur- ing a considerable number of wagons and mules, au(l taking about 60 prisoners. The pursuit will be coiitinued to-day to verify enemys retreat, after which Wright will return. H. W. HALLECK, Majjor-Geueral and Chief of Staff. CITY POINT, VA., Jury 18, 18641 p. m. Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: To prevent a recurrence of what has just taken place in Maryland I deem it absolutely necessary that the Departments of the Sus- quehanna, West Virginia, and Washington be merged into one department and one head, who shall absolutely control the whole. What are now departments will be districts or corps. The one com- mander will then control all troops that co-operate in any movement of the enemy toward Maryland or Peuns yl vania. I should name Maj. Gen. W. B. Franklin for such commander. U. S. GRANT, Lieu tenant- General. CAMDEN STATION, Baltimore, J~tly 18, 18(34. (Received 8.30 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON: I have just received the following report from our engineer at Harpers Ferry: I called to see General Hunter this morning and asked him to send a force upon the line of our road between Harpers Ferry and Opequon, to enable us to relay th Page 375 CHAP. XLIX.] track and get roa(l open. lie i~ plied Will sepd f irce in a. day or tw( . lie also stated that he had burned Andrew illlflt(rs residence at Charlestown, a tid had given orders to burn Faulkners house at Martillsl)nrg, and that it is his intention if he finds guerrillas at Cliarlestown to l)urfl that town; and as Clarke County only lx)lled two votes against the ordinance of secession, he will burn every house in the county. If this course is pursued I a~)prehend such retaliation will follow as will largely add to the losses and sufferings of our border. Our rel)air forces commenced at 10 this morning to reconstruct Opequoil bridge, two miles east of Mart.insburg. They expect to complete it on Wednesday. On Thursday Harpers Ferry bridge will also be completed. I hope, if the enemy is driVen oil, to commence to~ morrow the reconstruction of the (lestroye(l track betweelk Opequon and Harpers Ferry. JOHN ~. QARRETT, J~res iden I. HDQRS. DEPT. oF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS~ July 18. 1864. Major-General HALLECK, Chief Of S/off. There are three regiments of heavy artillery with the Sixth Corps, the First Vermont Heavy Artillery, or Eleventh Vermont Volun- teers, Colonel Warner; the Ninth New York Heavy Artillery, and the Second Connecticut Heavy Artil1ery~ Colonel Mackenzie. Respectfully~ yours, C. C. AUGUR. Me~or-Geueral. GENERAL ORDERS,) HDQRS. l)EPT. OF WASHINGTON, TWENTY-SECOND ARMY CoRps, No. 60. ) July 18, 1864. Maj. Walter Cutting~ aide-de- camp, is hereby announced as act- ing assistant inspector-general Qf this department. He will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By command of Major-General Augur: C. H. RAYMOND, 21 .~si.sfu of .1 ~jutau/General. HDQRS. HARDINS DiviSION, 22D ARMY CORPS. DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, Iiashinqfou. 1). C., Julil 18, 1864. Lieut. Col. I. H. TAYLOR, Chief of SI off and AssI. AdjI. Gen., Dept. of Washing/on I have the honor to make the following report concerning the amount of force I deem necessary to 1101(1 the defenses north of the Potomac against a coUj) (IC inata or su(lden attack such as we have recently been threatened with : One regiment of heavy artillery from Fort Sumner, Md., to Fort Reno, I). C. one from Fort Reno, D. C., to Fort Stevens, D. C. ; one from Fort Stevens to Fort Lin- coln, D. C. ; one south of the Eastern Branch, with three regiments of 100-days men, or other infantry regiments. each 1,000 strong, an Page 376 37(3 QPEi~ATIoNS IN N. VA., W. VA., Ml)., ANI) PA. (iui. XLIX. at least one company of mounted men to each brigade. These heavy artillei~y regiments should have 110W 1,000 men for duty. There is reason to suppose they would receive from 300 to 500 men in addition during the course of two or three weeks from different sources. There is a large amount of work to be done outside the line of forts within range ot the gnus, and a picket-line should be kept upthrougli- out the line. There is little encouragement to teach 190-days men the service of heavy guns, and they cannot be taught mechanical maneuvers in the time of their enlistment. I am, colonel, your obedient servant, M. D. HARDIN, Brigadier- General, Corn man cling. HEADQUARTERS DE Russys DIVISION, Col. GEORGE ~ GjLE, Arlington, Va., July 18, 1864. Commanding Brigade, Veteran Reserve Corps: COLONEL: The following telegram has just been received: WAR DEPARTMENT, Brigadier-General DE Russv: July 15, 1564. General Augur directs that you send the Sixth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps to report to Colonel Wisewell, Military Governor District of Columbia. Please notify these headquarters of its departure. C. H. RAYMOND, As8istant Adjutant-General. You will carry out the above order amid notify these headquarters when the regiment moves, and the general commamiding wishes that one regiment be retained on duty on Columbia pike. By command of Brigadier-General Dc Russy: THOS. THOMPSON, capta in and Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY BRIGADE, Near Fort Bv~~alo, T~a., July 18, 1864. Lient. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General.. COLONEL: I have the honor to inform you that all has been quiet since last report. Nothing worthy of mention has been communi- cated from advance scouts now out. I am pained to inform you of the death of Capt. Goodwin A. Stone. Second Massachusetts Cavalry, at Falls Church this morning at 3 oclock, from the effects of a woumid received at the disaster near Aldie July 6, 1864. For some weeks, while ~ command, of the brigade, Captain (then Lieutenant) Stone was acting as assistant adjutant-general. In my intercourse with him during this time, and afterward, I learned to know his virtues and modest worth as a man, his high sense of Imommor and zeal as a soldier. I mourn his loss to the service and to his many friemids, an regret that a life of usefulness has been thus cut short. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. M. LAZELLE, 6~olonel Sixteenth New York C~av., (Jomdg. Oar. Brig Page 377 CHAP. XIAX.1 COil IUiSPONPtNCF, ETC.ItNION. HARPERS FERRY, Jaly 18, 1864. (Received 2.45 ~ in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON: Previous to starting on my late campaign in the Valley I requested that the troops in this department might be constituted an army corps. The best interests uf the service require that this be (lone. D. HUNTER, Major- General. UARPERS FERRY, July 18, 1864. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, (Received 6.30 p. in.) Secretary of War: The railroad is now in complete running order from Baltimore to the bridge at this point. The bridge here will be completed by Wednesday night. The road is in running order from Martinsburg to Wheeling and Parkersburg, and by the end of the week it is hoped the whole road will be in complete running order. D. HUNTER, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Colonel HAYES Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July iS, 1864. Corndg. First Brigade, General Crooks Division: COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you at once move up with that portion of your brigade with which you are and join the two regiments under Colonel Devol, at Keys Ferry, and proceed immediately with your whole command up the Shenan- doah River by the best road nearest the river, and attack the enemy at Siiickers Ford in conjunction with General Duffi~, who is now on the other side of the ford. Unless otherwise ordered by General Duffi~, to whom you will report, you will then proceed to join Gen- eral Crook at Purcellville. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, [P. G. BIER,] Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Colonel DEVOL, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 18, 1864. Thirty-sixth Ohio lufty., Comdg. Detach. Gen. Crooks Division, near Keys Ferry: COLONEL: The major-general commanding instructs me to direct you to proceed at once with your command to Halltown to join Col- onel Hayes with the rest of the brigade. Battery B, Fifth New York Artillery, has been ordered to take post here and will not move with you. The supply train which you brought will also be sent immediately to this post. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, P. G. BIER, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 378 ~378 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MTh, ANT) PA. (CHAP. XLIX. HEAW~UAWIERS DEPA RTMENT OF WEST VIRUNIA Maj. JOHN 1. YELLOTT, First 3ifaryian (1 Potomac Now e Brigade hufan try, Command in g Officer, Frederick, ]Jid.: MAJOR: Your communication of this date, relating to persons in Frederick City, Md., having pointed out to the rebels (luring their recent raid, the property of Union men, and otherwise manifesting their sympathy with the enemy, has been submitted to the major- general commanding the department. In reply, lie directs that you at once arrest all persons who are known by Union citizens to have given such information, and to send them with their families to this place, under suitable guard, that the males may be sent to the military prison at XVheeling, W. Va., au(l their families beyond our lines, south. You will seize their houses, to be used for hospitals, Govermunent offices, and store-houses, an(1 for Government purposes generally. Their furniture you will have sold at l)ublic auction for the benefit of Union citizens of the town, who are known to have suffered loss of property from information given by these l)ersolls. The major- general commanding further directs that all male secessionists in Frederick, with their families, must be sent here at once. You will make the same disposition of their houses and furniture as has been directed already in this letter for the houses and furniture of those who gave information as to the property of Union men. I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant, [CHAS. G. HALPINE,] A ss ista ut Adjata ut- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST ViRGINIA, Ha4~ers Ferry, W. Va., July 18, 1864. Lient. E. C. WATKINS, First N. Y. (Lincoln) Car., A. A. A. (L, Nagerstown, Md. The major-general commanding directs me to inform you that Lieutenant-Colonel Vernon, Coles cavalry, has been ordered to Hagerstown to procure horses to mount his men. You will have turned over to him all horses suitable for cavalry. Then breaking entirely up the quartermasters and commissary (lepartmnents at Hagerstown, you will come to this point with all the Government property, there directing Lieutenant-Colonel Vermiomi to assist you with his memi, and to escort the property from there here when you are ready to move. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, [P. G. BIER,] Ass ista nI AdjutantGeneral. ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTH ARMY CORPS, July 18, 1864. In taking command of the corps, the general commanding an- nounces the following officers constituting his staff: Maj. Charles Mund cc, assistant ad~ntant-general ; Maj. Vredenbnrg. assist~ Lil Page 379 ORAl. XLIX.] COgR]~SV0NDENCF tPC.tTNiO1~. ~79 inspector-general; Surg. S. Ii. Allen, medical (Iirecttd ; Capt. A. J. Smith, assistant commissary of musters ; Captain Prentiss, aide-dc- camp ; Captain Richards, aide-dc-camp ; Captain Morford, assistant quartermaster; Captain Buchanan, comimissary of subsistence. They will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By order of Brigadier-General Ricketts: CHARLES MUNDEE, Assistant Adjutant-General. CUMBERLAND. July 18. 18649 a. in. Brigadier-General AVERELL, Miartinsburq: Your telegram of 11 p. m. last night received. Please keep Gen- eral Hunter fully advised of enemys movements. The iron-dads are at Hancock this a. in.; report all quiet. Please investigate the reason why the telegraph line has not been opemmed to Harpers Ferry ere this. If necessary, I will send Frank Miller to open it. I our troops will be pushed on as rapidly as possible. Please keep me advised. B. F. KELLEY, Briqadier- General. CUMBERLANTh July 18, 186411.30 a. in. Brigadier-General AVEREIIL, Jlartinsbu rg: Your telegram just received. Please order two companies of the Thirty-fourth to Sleepy Creek, the balance to remain at Cherry Run for the present. Will you also direct the officer to keep the Back Creek and Sleepy Creek Valleys well scouted. The following tele- grain just received from Colonel Wilkinson; will you please forward it to General Hunter,. B. F. KELLEY, a Brigadier- General. CLARKSBURG, July 18, 1864. General KELLEY: An intelligent refugee, a British subject, reached Beverly.yester- day from Staumiton; reports only fifty rebel soldiers at Staunton and saw none on the road. The railroad is repaired and running from Richmond to within four miles of Staunton. The rebels are gather- ing the grain east of Blue Ridge for Lees army. N. WILKINSON, Colonel. MARTINSBURG, July 18, 1864. Brig. Gen. B. F. KELLEY: By direction of the major-general commuanding I send one regi- ment of infantry, tIme Thirty-fourth Ohio, to Cherry Run, where it will be under your orders for the purpose of beiimg distributed along the railroad at such points as you may see fit to put them. WM. W. AVERELL, Brigadier- General Page 380 ~8O (JI~EflAT1ONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MW, ANh PA. tCHAP. MAX. hANCOCK, JUI?/ 18, 1864. General 113. F. KELLEY I arrived here this morning. Lay at Sir Johns 1~un last night. Nothing new since yes morning. P. B. PETRIE, Corn man dinq Iron-dads. CUMBERLAND, July 18, 1864. Captain PETRIE, Hancock: You will move down and communicate with the officer command- ing the Thirty-fourth Ohio at Cherry Run and Sleepy Creek, and then move back to Hancock and report. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. Do not move without first making arrangements. HANCOCK, July 18, 1864. (Received 9.40 p. ut) General KELLEY: SIR: I have just returned from Cherry Run. No news. All quiet. I shall remain here until further orders. P. B. PETRIE, Captain, Commanding Iron-clods. HDQRS. DETACHMENT NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS, Near Leesburg, Va., July 18, 1864. Maj. C. A. WHITTIER, Acting Assistant A6~jutant- General: A staff officer has just come in from the Goose Creek road, who informs me that he has seen nothing of my supply train; that he met a regimental quartermaster and five or 51X men, all, he thinks, belonging to the Sixth Corps or to Kenlys command, who have strayed from the road and were captured and paroled by the enemy. I have also a note from General McMillan, who is at Edwards Ferry with one regiment, saying tl4at he had been ordered with his force immediately back to Washington, and should return to-night; cause not stated. The traimi is guarded by three companies, yet I feel some uneasiness about it, and respectfully suggest that if the general com- manding can spare some cavalry to send a couple of squadrons on the Edwards Ferry road and a couple of squadrons on the Whites Ford road to look after it. Early in the afternoon I sent staff officers o~ both roads for the same purpose, who have not yet returned. I am, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, W. H. EMORY. Brigadier- General, L1omman ding. P. 8.Three companies of the Fifteenth Maine, under Lieutenant- Colonel Murray, were detailed to act as a guard to this train, and were with it when it was last heard from Page 381 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ELC. UNION. 381 CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS KENLYS BRIGADE, Leesburg, July 18, 18642 a. 111. The infantry and artillery of this command will march this morn- ing at 4 oclock in rear of the First Division, Ninetee~ith Army Corps. The troops will march in the following or~ler: First, Alexanders battery; second, One hundred and forty-fourth Regiment Ohio Na. tional Guard; third, One hundred and forty-ninth Regimeht Ohio National Guard; fourth, Third Regiment Maryland Potomac Home Brigade; fifth, ambulances; sixth, wagon train. By command of Brigadier-General Kenly: A. G. HENNISEE, Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. BALTIMORE, July 18, 1864. (Received 2.50 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff. Washington City: I have the honor to inform yon that from the report of my patrols and scouts received this morning, the enemy have entirely disap- peared from my department. LEW. WALLACE, Major- General, Commanding Middle Department. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Aid., July 18, 1864. Hon. JOHN W. GARRETT, President Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company: DEAR SIR: I avail myself of the first leisure moment to express to you and Mr. W. P. Smith my most sincere acknowledgments for the very great services rendered to me and my little army before and after the battle of Monocacy. To sum it all up in few words, I say frankly that without your road, under your e.nergetic and zealous management, it would have been impossible for me to have maintained my position five minutes in presence of the force that attacked me on that occasion. Therefore, please acc~t my thanks, and believe me most truly and gratefully, your frien and servant, LEW. WALLACE, iiaj. Geui., C~omdg. Eighth Army Corps, Middle Dept. CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., EIGHTH ARMY CORPS, Baltimore, July 18, 1864. To THE LOYAL CITIZENS OF BALTIMORE: The enemy having withdrawn from our borders, and the impefl(l- lug evils of an invading force, to which the city of Baltimore was recently exposed, having been removed, I (lesire to return to those citizens who so promptly and cheerfully took up arms to assist the regular forces of the Government my thanks for their courage and loyalty. Their Services were really iii valuable. Orders have l)ee Page 382 382 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., ANI) I~A. [CRAP. XLIX. given to the brigade commanders to procure lists of all citizens who rendered service, and copies of the lists will be furnished to the city government, as rolls of honor for future reference. Every thoughtful citizen will agree with me that the recent experience is a convincing argument in favor of continuing and perfecting the militia organizations. It will not be difficult to do so now, if the loyal zeal already shown continues. If the companies will continue their organization it will be my duty and pleasure to assist the civil authorities to arm and drill them, and form regiments and brigades so as to constitute the National Guard of Baltimore. If this be done, a future invasion will find Baltimore ready and sufficient for its own defense. I respectfully suggest that company commanders prepare rolls of their officers and men, and report at these headquarters on Wednesday evening next at 7.30 oclock, to confer with the city authorities with a view to immediate regimental organizations. LEW. WALLACE, ]tIaj. Gen., (Jomdy. Middle Dept., Ei~qhth Army Corps. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., 8TH ARMY CORPS, No. 54. Baltimore, 1114., July 18, 1864. General Orders, No. 5, headquarters Eighth Army Corps, July 14, 1864, having been disapproved by the President of the United States, it is revoked by direction of the honorable Secretary of War. Lieut. Col. Joseph G. Crane will resume his (luties as commissary of subsistence Eighth Army Corps. Capt. J. H. Gilman is relieved as commissary of subsistence Eighth Army Corps, and will resume his former duties. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- Gene rql. SPECIAL ORDERS, H DQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., 8TH ARMY CORPS, No. 178. Baltimore, July 18, 1864. * * * * * * 7. Paragraph 1, Special Orders, No. 1, headquarters Eighth Army Corps, July 12, 1864, having been disapproved by the President of the United States, it is revoked by order of the honorable Secretary of War. Lieut. Col. Alexander Bliss will resume his duties as quar- termaster Eighth Army Corps. Capt. C. W. Thomas is relieved from duty as quartermaster Eighth Army Corps, and will resume his former duties. 8. Company A, Second Regiment Delaware Cavalry (thirty-days service), Capt. Robert Milligan commanding, having reporte(i to these headquarters for (luty, is hereby assiglle(l to the comman(l of Brig. Gen. H. H. Lockwood, eoinniandiiig Defenses of Baltimore. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Wallace SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE Page 383 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 383 HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Md., Jyly 18, 1864. Brig. Geui. E. B. TYLER. U. 8. Volunteers, Commanding First Separate Brigade: GENERAL: I am directed by Major-General Wallace to request von to return the Loudoun Rangers, Virginia Cavalry, to Harpers Ferry. to report to Major-General Hunter. I am, ge very respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, L icatenant- (Job itel a ad Assistant AdjutantGeneral. JULY 18, 1864. Major-General CADWALADER, Philadelphia: The four companies you asked for to be returned to Philadelphia are on the road to you. Thanks for your assistance. LEW. WALLACE, 3fr~jo r (IC UC iU i of iolit~tee is. FORT WORTHINGTON, DEFENSES OF BALTLMORE, faly 18, 1864. Col. WILLIAM P. MAULSBY: COLONEL : I have the honor to submit a report of my command which was statione(l at Point of Rocks July 4, 1864: On the morn- ing of the 4th I received information that the rebel General Early was in Leesburg with a l)ortion of his corps. Consequently I at once made use of the necessary caution to prevent being surprised. At 12 m. Mr. Mahlon James (a citizen of Londoun County, Va., whose loyalty is undoubted) crossed the river aml gave me information of the enemy advancing on iiiy post in large force by way of Hayes- ville. This being the only means of my obtaining information of the movements and strength of the enemy. I accordingly made such preparations as my means at hand admitted of. At 1 .30 p. m. they (the rebels) appeared on the opposite shore from 300 to 400 stronginfantry, cavalry, with a section of artillery. Major Rizer, Third Maryland Potomac Home Brigade, having fallen back t,o Monocacy Junction, and having myself received a telegram from Captain Burleigh, assistant adjutant-general, at Har- per s Ferry, to the effect that if attacked by a snp~iior force I should fall back oii Harpers Ferry or Frederick. I waited until the passen- ger train had started back safe, then held a consultation with Cap- tains Hardesty and Keyes. and at their advice fell back on the latter place, having made an orderly retreat. Upon my arrival I reported to Maj. John I. Yellott, who decided next (lay (Tuesday) that it was not a(lvisable for my command to return to the Point. My command remainea at. Frederick until Thursday an(l l)articipate(l in the fight at that place. every man hmavimig done his duty. I respectfully refer X~)Il t.() (3~-eueral Tyler and Colonel Gilpin. We Were a15() in the l)at tie of the Monocacy or eight hmonis, time (omnmand behaving iii a hmiglmlv creditah)le niamiimer. Hoping that your decision of my (OIL duct may be that I have done nmy duty, I have time honor to be, Very respectfully. y~nr oh )cdient servant. IIOBEItT C. I3AMFORD, (Jo jil. (Jo. II, FI,.f Mo r~,lami I~O1O/~tO( HOWe RPigOdC Page 384 384 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [Ca& p. XLIX. GRANTS HEADQUARTERS, City Point, July 19, 186410 a. m. (Received 8.30 p. in.) His Excellency A. LINCOLN, President of the United States: In my opinion there ought to be an immediate call for, Say, 300,000 men to be put in the field in the shortest possible time. The presence of this number of re-enforcements won 1 d save the annoy- ance of raids, and would ennble us to drive the enemy from his present front, particularly from Richmond, without attacking forti- fications. The enemy now have their last men in the field. Every depletion of their army is an irreparable loss. Desertions from it are now rapid. With the prospect of large additions to our force these desertions would increase. The greater number of men we have the shorter and less sanguinary will be the war. I give this entirely as my views and not in any spirit of dictation, always hold- ing myself in readiness to use the material given me to the best advantage I know how., U.S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. WASHINGTON, July 19, 18644 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: I am of the opinion that another regiment of heavy artillery, in addition to those with General Wright, should be sent here as soon as you can spare it. I have written to-day at length. H. W. HALLECK Major-General and Chief of Staff. WASHINGTON, July 19, 1864. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point: GENERAL: The recent raid into Maryland seems to have established several things, which it would be well for us to keep in mind: First. It has proved that while your army is south of the James River and Lees between you and Washington, he can make a pretty large detachment unknown to us for a week or ten days and send it against Washington, or into West Virginia, or Pennsylvania, or Maryland. Second. General Hunters army, which comprises all troops north of Richmond that can go into the field, is entirely too weak to hold West Virginia and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and at the same time to resist any considerable rebel raid north of the Potomac. Third. We cannot rely upon aid from the militia of the Northern States. They will not come out at all, or will come too late, or in so small a force as to be useless. Fourth. The garrisons of Washington and Baltimore are made up of troops entirely unfit for the field and wholly inadequate for the defense of these places. Had it not been for the opportune arrival of the veterans of the Sixth Corps both cities would have been in great danger. So long as you were operating between Washington and the enemy your army covered Maryland and Pennsylvania, and I S(~lIt Y dl all the troops from here and the Non Ii which could tak Page 385 OHM. XLIX.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.~UNIO~. 385 the field or guard your depots and prisoners of war. But the cir- cumstances have now most materially changed, and I am decidedly of opinion that a larger available force should be left in this vicinity. It may be answered that re-enforcements can be sent in time from the James River, ~s was done in this case. This answer would be decisive, if we here, or you there, could always be apprised of the number and position of the raiders, as well as the object upon which their march is directed. But this cannot be done without a superior cavalry force, which we have not got and are not likely to have. The country is so stripped of animals that it is hardly possible to supply demands in the field. If the enemy had crossed the Potomac below Harpers Ferry (and it is now fordable in many places), and had moved directly upon Washington or Baltimore, or if the arrival of the Sixth Corps had been delayed twenty-four hours, one or the other of these places, with their large depots of supplies, would h,ave been iii very considerable danger. Will it be safe to have this risk repeated? Is not Washington too important in a political as well as a military point of vi6w to run any serious risk at all? I repeat that so long as Lee is able to make any large detachments, Washington cannot be deemed safe without a larger and more available force in its vicinity. What you say of establishing schools of instruction here, at Balti- more, and at Harpers Ferry, will be applicable when we get troops to be instructed. But we are now not receiving one-half as many as we are discharging. Volunteering has virtually ceased, ~ind I do not anticipate much from the Presidents new call, which has the~ disadvantage of again postponing the draft for fifty days. Unless our Government and people will come square up to the adoption of an efficient and thorough draft, we cannot supply the waste of our army. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Brevet Major-General BARNA1~D, July 19, 1864. Chief Engineer, Department of Washington: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to say, in reply to your communicatioii of this date, that it is not practicable to furnish a working detail of 1,000 men on the Eastern Branch front. Brigadier-General Hardin, commanding division, has been instructed to employ as many men as can be taken from the garri- sons, in the manner indicated by you. I am, general, very respectfully, your most, obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. CIRCULAR.] CHIEF QUARTERMASTERS OFFICE, Washington Depot, July 19, 1864. The following extracts from letters of the Quartermaster-General, dated the 16th instant, relative to the continuation of the military 25 R RVOL xxxvII, PT I Page 386 386 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. ~ XLIX. organizations of the employ~s of the Quartermasters Department, are published for the information and guidance of the officers and employ6s of the depot: The organization of the clerks, workmen, and laborers of the Quartermasters Department will be kept up; and to make it more efficient a cettain time should be devoted to drill at regular periods. The officers should have letters of appointment from the Quartermaster-General, upon your nomination, unless the Secretary should consent to sign the appoint. ments. This will be submitted to him. All persons employed by the department should wear the Quartermasters Department badge, for which you will please make the necessary arrangements. Those who actually took the field during the late demonstration against Washington should wear this badge of white metal upon a patch of red cloth, circular in shape, showing one-eighth or one-quarter inch around the edge of the badge. By devoting a little time to this matter, I am of the opin- ion that a force of 5,000 or 6,000 effective men for the aid of the garrison at Wash- ington can be raised. When tolerably familiar with the school of the soldier, they will be assembled in larger bodies and drilled occasionally by battalions and brigade. Those of the Quartermasters Department should be organized into a brigade. The other De- partments can probably furnish a second brigade, and the emulation between the two will have a good effect. Bugles, flags, and the necessary equipage for drill should be provided and placed in the armories. I prefer the bugle to the drum. Cooking equipage and shelter-tents for as large a body as can probably be made movable should also be stored at some central armory, to be carried to the field when needed in wagons; knapsacks and blankets will not be wanted. The Quaitermaster-General directs that the military organization of the depot emp1oy~s into companies and regiments to form one brigade to be commanded by you (Geneial D. H. Rucker) be made as soon as practicable. Each company will consist of captain, one first lieutenant, five sergeants, five corporals, and 100 privates. Each regiment will have one colonel, one lieutenant-colonel, one major, one adju- tant (a lieutenant), one quartermaster and acting commissary of subsistence (a lieutenant), one sergeant-major, one quartermasters sergeant, and one commissary sergeant. If a sufficient number of musicians can be found among the men each company will be allowed two. Suitable persons for the field and staff officers of regiments and for line officers will be recommended to the Quartermaster-General. Their appointments will be subject to the revocation of the Quartermaster-General. The appointment of non-commissioned officers will be made as prescribed in the Army Regulations. Colonels will be selected from the commissioned officers of the Army and volun~ teers on duty at the depot; lieutenant-colonels in the same manner; majors from clerks and superintendents, captains from the superintendents, overseers, and wagon-masters, and lieutenants and non-commissioned officers from the same. All employ6s whose services ban practicably and without detriment to the public serv- ice be spared will attend daily drills. Instructions will be given in Caseys Infantry Tactics, commencing with the school of the soldier; especial attention being given to the manual of arms, and that th men be habituated to load and fire with facility and accuracy. In view of furnishing uniform clothing to the brigade, a list of the sizes with number of each size of the following-named articles will be made and forwarded to this office as soon as practicable, viz: Flannel sack-coats, trousers (foot), and forage caps. The clothing will not be issued until the question of such issue is decided by the Secretary of War, to whom it is to be submitt& . Report the location of the armories, and what arrangements can be made for the preserva- tion and care of the uniforms should they be issued for drill. The War Depart- ment will be requested to order an officer of the Adjutant-Generals Department to report to the Quartermaster-General to act as adjutant and inspector of the whole organization. The organization of the companies and regiments to form the brigade as directed by the Quartermaster-General is intrusted to Capt. E. E. Camp, assistant quartermaster, to be assisted by Capt. Charles H. Tompkins, assistant quartermaster. These officers will enter upon this duty immediately and complete the organization with as little delay as possible. A list of the names of the regb mental and company officers will be sent to this office as soon as the regiments are organized, together with a complete return of each regiment showing its strength and organization. The points a Page 387 CIL& P. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 387 which the armories are located and where the several companies are directed to rendezvous will also be stated. Captain Camp is author- ized to give all orders necessary to carry out the instructions of the Quartermaster-General and to perfect the organization required. D. H. RUCKER, Brigadier- General and Quartermaster. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 19, 1864. Brig. Gen. M. D. HARDIN, Commanding Division: GENERAL: The major-general commanding desires that all men who can be spared from the garrisons of the works constituting the front, east, and south of the Eastern Branch, be. employed in clear- ing the approaches of brush, & c., commencing on the crests, & c., where the e~emy, in developing himself, would naturally establish sharpshooters and his skirmishers I am, general, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. ALEXANDRIA, July 19, 1864. (Received 8.45 p. in.) Colonel TAYLOR, Assistant Adjutant-General: COLONEL: The patrols report all quiet to-day; it is reported that the pickets of the enemy were quite strong on Grove Creek yester- day. H. H. WELLS, Lieut. Col., Prov. Mar. Gen., Defenses South of the Potomac. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY BRIGADE; Near Fort Buffalo, Va., July 19, 1864. Lient.- Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General: COLONEL: I have the honor to report all quiet in this vicinity. Two scouting parties came in to-day from the direction of Aldie and report nothing in that vicinity but small parties. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. M. LAZELLE, G~olonel Sixteenth New York Cavalry, C~omdg. Brig. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CAMP, Near Falls Church, Va., July 19, 1864. Lient. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General: COLONEL: I have the honor to submit for your consideration and action a few primary points in regard to the position which we at present occupy, and concerning the duties which it is your wis Page 388 388 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [Ca& x.. XLIX. should be effectively performed by the troops on this line. On the departure of the Second Massachusetts Regiment Cavalry for Wash- ington City, all the available strength of the two remaining (Six- teenth and Thirteenth New York) regiments was in compliance with instructions from your headquarters devoted to observations of the enemys movements so far as his operations might extend to this side of f.e mountains. To this end it was necessary to concentrate our strength to occupy a defensible position and to relieve our camp and troops of all material which would delay a rapid movement of our whole force. All this was done, and both regiments at present occupy the hills in the vicinity of old Fort Buffalo (not quite one- half mile from our old position). But as the emergency which caused our niovement is conceived to have nearly passed away it is desirable to make very soon a change of camp with the view of affording us greater facilities and accommodations. I regard it as extremely unadvisable to return to the old camp in the valley near here formerly occupied by the Second Massachusetts amid Thirteenth New York Cavalry, as that location is entirely a~nd totally unsuited for defense from either artillery or musketry, since it is on every side exposed to either a plunging or horizontal fire, and on two sides that fire could be made from forest cover which closely envelops that portion of the camp. For these reasons the reoccupation of that ground by these two regiments would, in my opinion, be objectibn- able, for it has not unfrequently occurred heretofore that the availa- ble stremigth of the regiments to the extent of between 500 and 600 men has been absent at one time from the camp on scouting and guard duty. In view of these facts and of the duties to be performed here, I have to submit the followingall under the supposition that these two regiments, with perhaps a small addition of infantry or cavalry, are to remain here, viz: That three companies (one only mounted) be placed in a defensible stockade near Lewinsville between the two pikes and in a position to guard them. That three companies be Placed in a defensible stockade at Annandale (one only mounted) in a position to control the Little River pike. That with the remaining force a defensible camp be chosen near this spot controlling Falls Churc)ui village, railroad, & c. Then to patrol constantly between Annandale and this point, Lewinsville and this point, OIl the pikes. After this disposition, and in order to prevent the constant annoy- ance arising from small parties of guerrillas (from two to fifteen in number) passing through our lines, hovering about us, snatching up a patrol or picket here and there by ambuscade, & c., I propose to use the dismounted men at Lewinsville, Annandale (as above stationed), and at this point to establish from the Potomac to the Braddock road, on all the roads and paths leading toward our lines, a seci~et picket- line of from two to five miles out in ambuscade, send- ing the men in parties of from six to twelve, with two days rations, posting them in the night and concealing them, always changing their positions each time of posting, and with orders to interfere with no persons but guerrillas; 100 men so picketed would establish such a line, and while the mounted company at Lewinsville and Annandale respectively controlled the travel, passes, & c., there, the dismounted companies at those places could furnish their quota of this secret picket or ambuscade line, the remainder being furnished from here, the central point. Concerning the system of scouting in the enemys country, so long as the force operated against is com- posed of guerrillas, as Mosbys men are, men who scatter to thei Page 389 CHAP. XLIX.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 389 homes and are farmers when desirable, yet who meet on particular days, or, if occasion demands, are assembled by secret signals in a few hours notice over a wide section of country, my observation has led me to the conviction that nothing but an overwhelming force of 500 or more men can march with impunity in his country; if that body marches, its approach, let it be never so rapid or secret, is heralded, and guerrillas either disappear or hang on the flanks and rear of the force as a murderous crew, and the few captures made and extent of damage inflicted on the enemy in nowise compensate for the destruction of horse-flesh and loss of men which ever attends such visits. If, on the other hand, parties of 50, 100, or 150 go on a raid their ride must be rapid and fruitless, with a quick return, or their steps are dogged~ their approach heralded, the warning given, the assembly sounded by the enemy, and ten to one the party is fol- lowed and overwhelmed, or ambuscaded, with a similar result. All this is and has been the constant experience in this brigade since I joined it. True it is the country and haunts of the enemy have been boldly and frequently invaded and marched over, but the successes have been chiefly on his side, and they have so encouraged confi- dence in Mosby that there are but few houses that do not have an occupant in league with his band, while his captured horses and equip- ments have fitted them out, until Mosby, from an frresponsible wan- dering guide and scout, has assumed the air and dimensions of a chiv- alric leader. All this is susceptible of the fullest demonstration, and, in my humble judgment, there are but two ways of successfully coping with this wily and almost intangible enemy. One is the occupation of his whole country by a commanding force in every district, which in the present emergency of the country could not, of course, be spared for an enemy so insignificant in numbers, and whose whole controllable force does not exceed 600 men, and whose immediate strength is not over 300. The other way is to fight him after his own manner with the force which we have, or with the Second Mas- sachusetts, or a few companies of infantry additional. One of the modes of hostility adopted by Mosby at present is to send parties of three, four, or as many as ten or twelve, to pass through, around, and into our lines, and after complete observations they operate against our pickets, or patrols, or small escorts. I propose, by means of th6 secret ambuscade lines on our front amid flanks, to inter- cept these, if possible. His parties, if above these numbers, are generally of between thirty and fifty men, rarely more, unless com- bined for the express purpose of surrounding or ambuscading some of our parties; with forces of such numbers he comiceals himself in the forest, moving his men in a body at miight, unless certain of the location and strength of our forces. It is my belief that by adopting the tactics of the enemy, by selecting and setting aside from men of this command a sufficient number as scouts and guides, retaining them on that duty, and sending our mounted parties under their guidance to desirable forest covers, always moving by miight, until information by which a surprise or ambuscade of the enemy could be accomplished, that very much success could be gained which our present system of acting as regular cavalry, and almost always openly, could never enable us to attain, inasmuch as our enemy can always count our numbers and ascertain our precise locality, and fight or run as he thinks proper, or use the forest to conceal him. It is true that Mosby knows the country and the people; but both would soon become thoroughly known to us, and there are man Page 390 390 OPERATIONS iN N. VA. , W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. families from whom reliable information could be gained of his movements, as well a~ he of ours. During the past week, and in order to obtain information generally, three, and on some days five, parties of from twenty-five to forty men each have been out from this camp, traveling almost invariably by night, and sending out spies in the daytime, and, on several occasions, have been in the im- mediate vicinity of a larger force of guerrillas, or where they could readily have captured smaller ones had not their movements been controlled by other intentions. The above is a mere opinion given with a wish to avoid anything like egotism, conceit, or ambitious desire, for I neither aspire to nor court the execution of my theory, but I believe it founded on plain common sense, some little experi- ence in Indian maneuvers, which bears a certain analogy to this warfare, and my own observation since I came here. I would respectfully suggest that if two dismounted and one mounted com- pany are sent to each stockade, as above proposed, that the dis- mounted companies should be infantry, for the obvious reason of the injury to cavalry companies in such separation of the man from his horse. This would be especially desirable should the Second Massa- chusetts Regiment not return to this point, since each of these small regiments has already one company detached. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. M. LAZELLE, Colonel Sixteenth New York Cay., Comdg. Brig. HARPERS FERRY, July 19, 1864. (Received 4.44 p. in.) His Excellency ABRAHAM LINCOLN: Having had positive evidence that certain parties in the town of Cumberland, Md., who were known as secession sympathizers, and who had sons in the rebel army, had within the present month com- municated with them throngh our lines, and had sent clothing, money, and important military information to said rebels in arms, and had also received and com~cealed said rebel soldiers in their houses in Cumberland, I deemed it essential to the public safety to send such offending families outside of our lines. It having been represented to me that Mr. William 0. Sprigg and family were decided and avowed sympathizers with the rebellion, and that he had a son in the rebel army, although no positive proof existed of his having had clandestine correspondence with the South, I yet thought that considerations of public safety required his removal, also as the presumption was that clandestine correspondence is car- ried on in all such cases where practicable. D. HUNTER, Major-General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE SUSQUEHANNA, Harrisburg, Pa., July 19, 1864. Major-General HUNTER, Comdg. Dept. of West Virginia, Cumberland, Md.: GENERAL: I have the honor to inform you that a few cavalrymen of this department have been scouting and fighti~ng some in Mary- land. More will be ordered along the line near Greencastle, Waynes- borough, and Emmitsburg. As this cavalry is mostly new and u Page 391 CHA1~. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNIOTh 391 acquainted with the country it will be necessary for them to extend their reconnaissance into the adjacent State of Maryland in order that they make themselves thoroughly acquainted with the roads and general features of the country, to which I trust you will have no objection. At ii p. m. oii the evening of the 3d instant Captain Hopkins, assistant quartermaster at Hagerstown, appeared at my headquarters, Chain bersburg, at the head of a train of wagons, loose horses, mules, & c., extending below Greeicastle. About 1~5O of estrays were gathered by my orders the next day. I consider that this officer shamefully abandoned his post and Government property, and have no words to express to you my indignation at his conduct. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, D. N. COUCH, Major- General, Commanding Department. HAGERSTOWN, MD., July 19, 1864. Lieut. Col. CHARLES G. HALPINE, Assistant Adjutant- General, Dept. qf West Virginia: I have the honor to report for the information of the general coifi- manding that the pickets at Williamsport and Failing Waters have been removed. I do not know by whose orders, and there are no soldiers on duty at any ot the fords along the river. I think it is important to guard the fords from Williamsport to Harpers Ferry, not only to prevent smuggling, which is carried on extensively, but to prevent small parties of rebel cavalry from crossing the river in the night to steal horses and plunder on the Maryland shore. At p re sent there is nothing to prevent their coming to this place and helping themselves to the horses in the Government corral. They can puss between our pickets at Duffields and Kearneysville, and the latter place and Martinsburg, and come the entire distance without meeting a Union soldier. Fifty men would be sufficient to picket all the fords from Williamsport to Harpers Ferry. I would also sug- gest that a provost guard of twenty-five or thirty men, with a suita- ble officer for provost-marshal, be sent to this town. In the present excited condition of the inhabitants it is indispensable to preserve order. It is also necessary to have a guard for commissary and quartermaster stores, and at the corral. Last evening a citizen from near Dam No. 4 reported the rebels crossing a column of cavalry and coming in this direction, and soon farmers came rushing in, leading horses and driving stock, on their way to Pennsylvania, and confirmed the report. I immediately sent Lieutenant Cafferty with three men to the point where they were said to be crossing, and another party to Williamsport, stationing vedettes on all the roads leading to town. I had great difficulty to prevent the store-keepers from Iunning off their goods, so easily are they alarmed here. About midnight my scouting parties returned and reported that the alarm had been caused by a party of our own soldiers crossing the river at Dam No. 4. I have organized a party of about twenty-five mounted men from stragglers, under command of Lieutenant Cafferty, of the First New York (Lincoln) Cav- alry, who is here unfit for duty with his regiment, which is all the force now here. I am. very respectfully, your obedient servant, E. C. WATKINS, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General Page 392 a92 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. (CHAP. XLTX. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF WEST VIRGINIA, No. 130. ~ Harpers Ferry, TV. Va., July 19, 1864. * * * * * * * 2. Capt. H. A. Du Pont, Battery B, Fiftli U. S. Artillery, will at once return from Maryland with his battery and take position on Camp Hill within the works there. * * * * * * * 5. Lieut. Col. George W. F. Vernon, Coles cavalry, will remain for the present at Hagerstown, Md., with his command, guarding the Government property at that place and picketing the fords of the Potomac River between Harpers Ferry, W. Va., and Williams- port, Md. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Hunter: P. G. BIER, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Colonel HAYES, Harpers Ferry, July 19, 1864. Comdg. Brigade of General Crooks Division: COLONEL: General Crook notified me yesterday morning that he intended to move forward and attack the rebels at Snickers Ferry, and the firing you heard was no doubt General Crooks attack upon the enemy yesterday evening, and I am very sorry that you did not move forward and assist in the attack as you were ordered, as you would have taken the enemy in flank, and in all probability have terminated the fight in our favor. Try immediately and open com- munication with General Crook and get orders from him. This you can do by sending forward an intelligent man who can ascertain whether the fight was in our favor or not. Your scouts must go forward and obtaiii information even if they are captured. General Averell will probably be sending out a force toward Snickers Ferry this evening. I am, colonel, most respectfully, your obedient servant, D. HUNTER, Major- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harpers Ferry, TV. Va., July 19, 1864. Brigadier-General AvERELL, Commanding Forces, Martinsburg, TV. Va.: GENERAL: You will see by the inclosed communication* the state of affairs with General Crook. He no doubt attacked the enemy, as he expected, at Snickers Ferry yesterday afternoon. Colonel Hayes with his brigade and a battery is now moving up the Shenan- doah, and encamped last night within four or five miles of Snickers Ferry. Perhaps by a prompt move in that direction you can render General Crook great assistance and capture a iiumber of wagons. * Not found as an inclosure Page 393 CuAr~ XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 393 You must, however, exercise your own good judgment in the mat- ter, and do as you think best under the circumstances. You are authorized to bring the other regiment of General Crooks brigade from Cherry Run. You will notify General Kelley at once by tele- graph that it has been taken away, and that I will replace it in a day or two by troops arriving. Colonel Hayes sent a regiment through Charlestown yesterday and found a very few of the rebels - there. I am, general, most respectfully, your obedient servant, D. HUNTER, Major- General, Commanding. WAR DEPT., OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR-GENERAL, Washington, July 19, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. W. AVERELL, Corndg. Cavalry, Dept. of West Virginia: I have the honor to inclose you Special Orders, No. 227, assign- ing Capt. Elmer Otis, Fourth U. S. Cavalry, to duty as special inspector of cavalry for the Department of West Virginia, and re- spectfully call your attention to the following observations intended for the guidance of the special inspectors in the performance of the duties to which they are assigned: A special inspector of cavalry has been assigned to each depart- ment where large bodies of cavalry are serving. The inspection report, hitherto in use, has been revised and made more particularly applicable to the cavalry service. Applications for blanks of the cavalry inspection report will be made to the Cav- alry Bureau, which will supply them direct to the applicant, or through the special inspectors, as convenience may dictate. Care- ful, accurate, and full inspections of all cavalry organizations will be made once a month, and duplicate copies of reports of such in- spections will be sent by brigade inspectors-general, one copy by the second of each month to the special inspector at department headquarters, and the other to the division inspector-general. The special inspector will consolidate inspectors reports received by them on a special form to be prepared and sent to them. The reports will name each regiment in the department, whether an in- spection report be received from it or not. The special inspector will state whether he has received all the inspectors reports or not, designating the delinquent inspectors. If a regiment has been or- dered to another department or mustered out of service, it will be noted on the consolidated report. If a part of a regiment is serving in another department, it must be stated where it is serving. Con- solidated reports will be prepared by the 5th of each month, and exhibited to the department commander in person, for his informa- tion and such remarks as he may see fit to place thereon, when they will be forwarded to Capt. William R. Price, acting inspector-gen- eral, Cavalry Bureau, Washington, D. C. Special inspectors of cavalry are expected to visit, if possible, each regiment in their departments at least once a month, amid make an informal inspection, rendering themselves thoroughly conversant with the military bearing, discipline, and efficiency of officers and regiments. They will keep a record on these points which will be forwarded on their monthly report. In case of a scarcity of horse Page 394 394 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XL1X. cavalry inspectors will recommend . the dismounting of the most inefficient regiment, entire, and the turning over their good horses to the best regiments, with a view to their being placed on duty as infantry, thereby avoiding the necessity of any dismounted camps. All inefficient officers will be reported that they may be recom- mended for rebuke or dismissal. Under the direction of the department commander, special in- spectors will establish one or more depots for the reception of un- serviceable horses, and see that they are turned in before they get beyond recuperation, and forwarded to the permanent depots of the Cavalry Bureau for care and attention. They will constantly com- municate direct to the Cavalry Bureau, keeping it informed of the number of horses required, and the quickest mode of getting them to the respective departments. They will endeavor to correct all abuses to which cavalry is subject, and abuses will be reported to them. They are expected to know, as nearly as possible, the posi- tion of the different cavalry commands in their department and their proximity to forage, and deficiencies of forage will be reported to them, when they will communicate with the depot quartermaster to have such deficiency remedied. All requisitions for horses and ordnance stores for the cavalry service will be forwarded through the special inspectors to the department commander for approval, and preference will be shown those regiments which take the best care of their horses and arms. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES A. HARDIE, Colonel and Inspector- General U. S. Army. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 19, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. W. AvERELL, Gommanding Troops, 31a rtinsbnrg, W. Va.: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you re- lease the citizens of Hedgesville, now in custody at Martinsburg, only upon the condition that they pay to Mr. Coockus, of North Mountain Station, double the amount of property destroyed for him during the recent rebel raid. If the money is not paid at once their houses will be burned, and their families will be sent across our lines south. He also directs that you keep Mr. Andrew Hunter, of Charlestown, in safe custody, not permitting him to escape under ~ny circumstances. I am, general, most respectfully, your obedient servant, P. G. BIER, Assistant Adjvtant- General. P. S.The general wishes you to order Captain Elhicott, Fifteenth New York Cavalry, in charge of scouts at these headquarters, to report here immediately. He is now in Martinsburg. Very respectfully, P. G. BIER, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 395 CRAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 395 HDQRS. 2D CAY. Div., DEPT. OF WEST VIRGINIA, Martiusburg, July 19, 1864. Colonel HALPINE, Assistant Adjutant- General, Dept. of West Virginia: COLONEL: The inclosed dispatch has just been received from Gen- eral Averell. All is quiet here. Scouts from Smithfield report a small squad of rebel cavalry at that place. The railroad bridge over the Opequon is finished, and a party will be sent from here to- morrow to repair the road half way. Cannot a cavalry scout be sent from Harpers Ferry to meet it and clear the line of the road? I have been left by General Averell in charge of this place. The Thirty-fonrth Ohio will be sent to him early in the morning. Respectfully, WILL RUMSEY, Assistant Adjutant-General. [Inclosure.1 BUNKER HILL, July 19, 18643 p. m. Lient. Col. C. G. ITALPINE, Assistant Adjutant-General: COLONEL: Drove the enemy to-day from Darkesville to Bunker Hill, and beat him at the latter place, where he made a strong stand. All silent on my left. Can hear nothing from Crook or Hayes. Should like to be informed if you know anything of them. From the enemys resistance here it is indicated that he feels safe on his rigbt flank or eastward. Respectfully, WM. W. AVERELL, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS SECOND CAVALRY DIvISIoN, July 19, 1864. [Colonel HALPINE, Assistant Adjutant-General:] COLONEL: Since my last I have received another dispatch from General Averell, which I inclose. If you have any information of Crook please forward it. Respectfully, WILL RUMSEY, Assistant Adjutant- General. [Inclosure.] Captain RUMSEY, Assistant Adjutant-General: Jackson has attempted two stands, but broken in both. My ad- vance is within five miles of Winchester. Jackson has used some artillery. My casualties are not over a dozen killed and wounded~ cant hear anything of Crook. If you should obtain any informa- tion of him send it forward promptly. WM. W. AVERELL Page 396 396 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. BUNKER HILL, July 19, 1864S p. m. Col. C. G. HALPINE, Assistant Adjutant- General. COLONEL: My advance arrived within four miles of Winchester this evening. Enemy made a forward movement, but were checked by a cavalry charge. My troops occupy the Valley from Smithfield or Midway to North Mountain. Early has been moving from Berryville to Winchester to-day with 5,000 to 6,000 men. Infantry occupy field-works at Winchester. Jackson came through Snickers Gap on Saturday, and turned toward Martinsburg to picket roads, in order to protect passage of trains. Sheridan reported in Loudoun Valley, south of Manassas Gap; headed off trains, and obliged them to come into Shenandoah Valley. Early was beaten at Snickers Ferry yesterday. I cannot learn that Crook is pressing him to-day. Indications are that enemy must attack me iii the morning. The probabilities are that I shall attack him. My force is necessarily very much distributed to clear out the Valley, but I rely upon some co-operation eastward. The casualties on both sides are few, as Jackson did not wait to be hurt. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, WM. W. AVERELL, Brigadier-General. CUMBERLAND, July 19, 186412 in. Brigadier-General AVERELL, Martinsburg: Your telegram of last evening was not received till this a. in. I have no troops with which I can relieve the Thirty-fourth and send it back to you, but will do it as soon as practicable. Please advise me why the telegraph line is not repaired to Harpe~rs Ferry. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. MARTINSBURG, July 19, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: By direction of the major-general commanding I have sent cars to bring the Thirty-fourth to this place. They will be replaced to- morrow by troops from General Hunter. WM. W. AVERELL, Brigadier- General. CHERRY RUN, July 19, 1864. (Received 2.45 p. in.) Brigadier-General KELLEY: I am ordered by General Averell to proceed to Martinsburg with my comniand immediately. J. W. SHAW, Lieutenant-Colonel, Comdg. Thirty-fourth Ohio Vol. Infly Page 397 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 397 MARTINSBURG, July 19, 1864. General HUNTER: The reason General Kelley did not receive yonr telegram until this morning is, the wires were gronnded between this and Cherry Run somewhere, and did not work until 9 a. m. BROOKE, Assistant Operator. MARTINSBURG, July 19, 1864. General KELLEY: The road east of here to Harpers Ferry is entirely unprotected, and the track men will be afraid to go east of the Opequon to-mor- row without protection. Cant you order the iron-dads, now with Captain Petrie, to be sent to Captain Shaw, and let Captain Petrie get those you intended for Captain Shaw? It is important to have some protection for the workmen, as Opequon will be finished by 1 a. in., and progress will be stopped Without the necessary protection is furnished. J. P. WILLARD. CUMBERLAND, July 19, 18649 p. m. Captain PETRIE, Hancock: You will proceed to Martinsburg with your iron-dads, and protect the workmen repairing road and telegraph line between there and Harpers Ferry. Consult with Perry Willard, railroad agent, on your arrival at Martinsburg. Report to me often and fully. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. CUMBERLAND, July 19, 1864. Colonel STEVENSON, Greenland Gap (Care Colonel Roy, New Creek): Your report received. Keep your scouts constantly active and well out in your front; be thoroughly and correctly advised of Mc- Neills movements. The enemy is now retreating from Maryland, and a portion of the force may enter South Branch Valley. If par- ties are sending off cattle and bacon to the rebels arrest them at once. Keep out small infantry scouts in the mountains constantly. What is your latest information of McNeill? B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, July 19, 1864. The orders for a movement of the command is countermanded, and the troops will remain in their positions of to-day. By command of Maj. Gen. H. G. Wright: C. A. WHITTIER, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General Page 398 398 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. LCn~. XLIX. ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Snickers Gap, July 19, 1864. The following movements are announced for to-night: First, the teams will move at once under the directions of the acting chief quartermaster to Keys Ford. on the Shenandoah, in the vicinity of which they will be parked, and where they will remain until further orders. The brigade of General Kenly, now with the trains, will accompany them as a guard. A guide will be sent to General Kenly. * * * * * * * Colonel Lowell, commanding cavalry, will at once send a small force to report to General Kenly, to move in advance of the train. The above is a copy of the orders from headquarters of this army, and is communicated for the information of Brigadier-General Kenly. By command of Brigadier-General Emory. PETER FRENCH, Lieutenant and Acig. Asst. Adjt. Gen. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS, In the Field, near Clarks Gap, Va., July 19, 1864. Capt. D. S. WALKER, A ssistant Adjutant- General: SIR: In obedience to the verbal order of the brigadier-general commanding, I have the honor to report that the cause of the delay in starting the division on its line of march yesterday morning was, that the commanding officer of the First Brigade did not receive or transmit the order of march in time. His delay in receiving the order was due to ill-informed and new orderlies; the delay in trans- mitting it to the same cause. One of the batteries of the division reports receiving the order at 3 a. in., the other at 3.30 a. m. I in- close the reports of brigade commanders. The order left these head- quarters at five minutes before 2 a. m. It was received here at 1.30 a. m. The transmission of such orders will not again be left to or- derlies when the time is so limited. Very respectfully, I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, WILLIAM DWIGHT, Brigadier-General, Commanding Division. [Inclosure No. 1.] HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., FIRST DIV., 19TH ARMY CORPS, Snickers Gap, Va., July 19, 1864. Captain BROACH, Asst. Adjt. Gen., First Div., Nineteenth Corps: CAPTAIN: In answer to your order for an explanation of the causes of delay in moving from camp yesterday morning, I have the honor to state that I received the order to march from division headquar- ters at 3.20 a.m. Seeing that the time for preparation was limited, I sent out the original order from division headquarters, not waiting to make a copy or order of my own. The night before I had had three orderlies report to me, who, knowing nothing of the organiza- tion of the brigades, were not suitable persons to send the order by Page 399 CHM~. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 399 especially in the night-time. I therefore called the sentinel in front of my tent and ordered him to take the circular I had received from your adjutant-general to the regimental commanders. He did so, but was unable to find the headquarters of the regiments readily, and he says the colonels delayed him a little in getting their candles lighted and in receipting. Seeing that the orderly did not return as promptly as I expected him to, I sent a staff officer out to notify the regiments. He found them all notified. Another cause of delay was the attempt of some of the regiments, or rather some individuals in all the regi- ments, to cook their breakfast instead of falling in. I have no means now of knowing the hour and minute each regiment was notified, but all were notified between. 3.30 and 4 a. m. Very respectfully, your obedient servant,. L. BEAL, Colonel, Commanding First Brigade. Linclosure No. ~.] HEADQUARTERS DETACHMENT THIRD BRIGADE, July 19, 1834. Captain BROACH, Asst. A~jt. Gen., First Div., Nineteenth Army Corps: SIR: The order for this days march was received at 2.30 a. m. and transmitted immediately. Very respectfully, ~. B. VAN PETTEN, Lieutenai~ t- Colonel, Commanding. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., 8TH ARMY CORPS, No. 179. * * Baltimore, July 19, 1864. * * * * * 6. Major Petherbridge, commauding detachment of mounted men of the civil forces, having been relieved from further duty and his command dismissed, the general commanding desires hereby to ex- press his thanks for the efficient manner in which their duties have been performed, and the promptness and cheerfulness with which they obeyed all orders and responded to the call to aid the general when it was thought that the regular forces were inadequate to meet the emergency. The services rendered by Major Petherbridges com- mand will be inscribed in the annals of the Middle Department, and a list of the officers and men will be preserved. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General. JULY 19, 18641 p. m. Major-General COUCH, Harrisburg, Pa.: Your telegram of 18th instant received. Accept my thanks for your prompt assistance. Capt. J. C. Hullinger, commandirfg de- tachment Twenty-first Pennsylvania Cavalry, has just been ordered to march to Waynesborough via Emmitsburg. He arrived here on Saturday evening. Had orders to go to Gunpowder bridge, but I detained him. LEW. WALLACE, iViajor- General, Commanding Page 400 400 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHA!. XLIX. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 20, 18644.30 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: Yours of yesterday about a call for 300,000 is received. I suppose you have not seen the call for 500,000 made the day before, and which I suppose covers the case. Always glad to have your suggestions. A. LINCOLN. CITY POINT, July 20. 18642 p. m. Major-General HALLECK, (Received 9.35 ~. in.) Chief of Staff: If General Barnard can be spared from Washington I would like to have him ordered back to the field. If he cannot be spared now send him as soon as he can be conveniently spared. I think imme- diate steps should be taken for completing and connecting the forti- fications about Baltimore. The officers in charge of the works about Washington can take charge of those of Baltimore also. I have heard nothing of the determination come to on my recommendation about the merging of the four departments about Washington into one. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Jaly 20, 1864. Major-General AUGUR: GENERAL: Major-General Halleck thinks that another regiment of the Veteran Reserve Corps can be withdrawn to-day from the de- fenses to resume its duties in the city. Very respectfully, J. C. KELTDN, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 20, 1864. Brig. Gen. G. A. DE RUSSY, ~31ommanding Division: GENERAL: The major-general commanding desires that you re- lieve the First Brigade, Veteran Reserve Corps, from duty with your division, and direct it to report for duty to Col. M. N. Wise- well, Military Governor of Washington. I am, general, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HARPERS FERRY, July 20, 18646 p. m. (Received 6.20 p. in.) ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY: An intelligent boy, fifteen years of age, left Berryville yesterday, 19th, at 2 p. in., and reports the following: That General Early i Page 401 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPOIN1~ENCE, ETC.UNION. 401 at Berryville in force, with probably the greater part of the troops he had in Maryland. Gordons division had a fight with General Crooks forces at Snickers Ferry on the 18th instant (Monday) and drove them back across the Shenandoah at that place. The rebel loss stated at 600. He says they sent some of their trains from Lees- burg directly south, probably to Gordonsville, but that they have large trains with them. It is the common talk among the soldiers that they are to be re-enforced by A. P. Hills corps, and expect to return to Maryland. The boy was taken near Baltimore, and accompanied the rebel troops to Leesburg, and thence into the Val- ley. At Berryville he had the liberty of the camp, and was per- mitted to return home. The boys statements in regard to numbers, names of militai~y commanders, & c., are confused and unsatisfac- tory, but in regard to the main facts are positive, and are to some extent corroborated by other information. D. HUNTER, Major- General. HARPER~S FERRY, July 20, 18646.30 p. m. (Received 7.40 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: On the morning of the 18th instant Gener~al Crook wrote, inform- ing me that he was about to move on Winchester via Snickers Gap. From signal officers on the heights and other reports, I have intor- mation that a sharp action took place at Snickers Ferry on the 18th instant. Since that date I have not heard from General Crook, and have failed in my endeavors to communicate with him. Have you heard anything from him at Washington? D. HUNTER. ]ifajo i General. HARPERS FERRY, W. VA., July 20, 186410.30 p. ni. (Received 11 p. in.) ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY: A dispatch is just received informing me that Wright and Crook have formed a junction at Snickers Ferry; have crossed the Shen- an(loah, and are driving~ the enemy with every prospect of capturing his whole train. D. HUNTER, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., J2uly 20, 1864. Colonel HAYES, Gomdg. 1st Brig., 2d Infly. Dir., near Keys Ferry, W. Va.: COLONEL: You will proceed as 80011 as you receive your supplies of ammunition to Charlestown, from which place you will try and open communication with General Averell. You will select a strong position in or near Charlestown and fortify yourself as rapidly as possible, taking possession of such stone and brick houses as you may find convenient to form strong points in your lines. A small 26 i~ IlVOL XXXVII, PT I Page 402 402 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. detachment of cavalry will be ordered to report to you, and you will keep me constantly advised of your situation and the news you hear from the surrounding country. Lieutenant Meigs, chief engineer of the department, will accompany your expedition. Respectfully, D. HUNTER, Major- General, Commandtng. KEYS FORD, July 20, 1864. Major-General HUNTER: Heavy cannonading is again reported at or near Snickers Ford. It has now ceased. My teams are now in Harpers Ferry getting forage and ammunition. I have no axes or spades. Would it not answer for me to draw a mile or two nearer Harpers Ferry to-night, hoping to get news from General Crook and go out provided with tools in the morning to Charlestown. I would get there rather late to-night to select and fortify a position. Excuse this shabby note. Respectfully, your obedient servant, R. B. HAYES, Colonel, Commanding First Brigade. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harpers eFerry, W. Va., July 20, 1864. Col. R. B. HAYES, Corn(lg. 1st Brig., 2d lufty. Div., near Keys Ferry, W. Va.: COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs me to inform ~ you that he thinks you had better not fall back, but instead of doing so push on as soon as possible for Charlestown, as previously directed. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, [P. G. BIER,] Assistant Adjutant- General. CHARLESTOWN, Jaly 20, 1864. Major-General HUNTER: I am in receipt of an order to march on to Berryville to join Gen- eral Crook there. Supposing it to be your wish, I shall move as directed by General Crook. Very respectfully, R. B. HAYES, Colonel, Commanding. NEAR WINCHESTER, July 20, 1864. Col. C. G. HALPINE, Assistant Adjutant-General: COLONEL: Breckinridge divided his force at Berryville last night, sending Early to Winchester an(I taking the other divisions toward Millwood. I attacked and defeated Early in trout of Win- chester to-day, killing and wounding over 300 of his officers and men, capturing 4 cannon, several hundred small-arms, and about ~0Q prisouers~ General Lilley is seriously wounded, in our hands Page 403 CiL& P. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 403 Colonel Board, Fifty-eighth Virginia, killed. The cannon and prisoners have been sent to Martinsburg. The enemys loss in officers is heavy. Prisoners admit their force to have been 5,000. The com- mands of Jackson and Imboden, which were present, are not in- cluded in the mentioned strength. The force uiider my command consisted of Colonel Duvals brigade of infantry, Ninth and Four- teenth Virginia, and Ninety-first and Thirty-fourth Ohio, and frag- ments of the First, Second, and Third Virginia Cavalry, just off the cars; total 2,350. The Fourteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, while the battle was going o~, drove the enemys cavalry from Berryville, capturing some prisoners. Our loss will reach 200 killed and wounded, none missing. WM. W. AVERELL, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.., July 20, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. W. AVERELL, Comdg. U. S. Forces, on ]Ilartinsbnrg and Winchester Pike: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to inform you that he has heard nothing from General Crook since the morn- ing of the 18th. lie directs that you make every effort in your power to open communication with General Crook yourself, so that you may obtain any desired information direct from him. I am, general, your obedient servant, [P. G. BIER,] Assistant Adjutant- General. S HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 20, 186410 p. m. Brigadier-General AVERELL, Comdg. Troops, on Winchester and Mart insbi~rg Pike: GENERAL: The commanding general directs me to inform you that Major-General Wright and Brigadier-General Crook have crossed the Shenandoah to-day at Snickers Ferry, and expected to move as far as Berryville before camping for the night. They speak of striking the enemy at Winchester to-morrow. General Crook requests that you move with all your available force to meet him. You will open communication with him as speedily as possible. I am, general, most respectfully, your obedient servant, [P. G. BIER,] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Snickers Gap, Va., July 20, 1864. Brigadier-General KENLY: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that the trains be moved down the pike, following the troops which have been or- dered to cross Snickers Ford at once. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. WHITTELSEY, A& sistant Adjutant- General Page 404 404 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS, Gumberland, July 20, 1864. Colonel THOMPSON, Sixth West Virginia Cavalry: The general commanding directs that you send a scout of fifty men, in command of a reliable officer, to go fo Frankford and Springfield, thence on the Bloomery road as far east as he may deem best, re- turning through Romney, Mechanicsburg Gap, and Sheets Mill to camp. The scout will be provided with two days rations. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. A. FREEMAN, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KANAWHA, Snickers Gap, July 20, 1864. Maj. Gen. D. HUNTER Commanding Department of lVest Virginia: GENERAL: I have the honor to report that the enemy are retreat- ing in the direction of Winchester, and will probably make a stand at that place; and as we will be between the enemy and the railroad will you please order the Second Brigade of my division, now at Martinsburg, and as much of General Averells cavalry as can be spared, to report to me. I would like to have Colonel Powells brigade at least. I also need 150,000 rounds ammunition, caliber .58; 40,000 carbine ammunition for Duffl6s division, and 900 rounds for 3-inch guns. Will you please send it at once. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEORGE CROOK, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KANAWHA, Snickers Gap, July 20, 186412 in. Brigadier-General DUFFI~J, Commanding Cavalry: The general commanding directs that you fall back to this gap and cross the river at this (Snickers) ferry and follow up after the army. We will camp near Berryville to -night. I send you to-day ten wag- ons and five ambulances to bring off your wouliided, which you will send by the river road to Harpers Ferry after crossing the river here; the ambulances to report back with the supply train of the Sixth Army Corps. General Wright has picketed the roads in rear of this gap. I am, general, respectfully, & c., B. H. MOORE, Aide-de-Camp and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. MARTINSBURG, W. VA., July 20, 18642.30 a. m. [General DAVID HUNTER ?:] GENERAL: I left camp two miles this side of Winchester at ii oclock last night. We attacked the enemy yesterday at Bunker Hill. Owing to the difficulty of obtaining information, we had to proceed very care Page 405 CHAP. XLIX.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 405 fully, but succeeded in driving the enemy back to within four miles of Winchester. Last night we withdrew seven miles this side. The en- emy attacking us this morning at 7 a. m. in some force. We drove him steadily all day with but little loss until about 3 p. in., when we charged his whole line, carrying his battery and completely routing the enemy. On account of the lateness of the hour we were una- ble to make such disposition as would have made it safe to have again attacked him, as he had thrown his forces in the earth-works about the town. From prisoners and citizens we have bean able to gain the following inf& rmation: Early left Berryville last night and is this morning going toward Millwood. Two brigades of infantry with one division of cavalry left Berryville last night, traveling all night, arriving at Winchester this morning before daylight. The force sent up numbered about 5,600. The rebels are somewhat alarmed about getting out; think they are pretty hard used. If you have any force that can be spared from Harpers Ferry, would it not be well to send the force forward by way of Smithfield? We have a few at this place. All ambulances at the ferry should be for- warded at once to bring down the wounded; sixty will be here at 4 o clock. I shall be ready to go to the front by 8 to-morrow. Please send by courier what you wish me to do. I have the honor to be, your most obedient servant, JESSE F. WYCKOFF, Aide-de-Camp. HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Snickers Ford, Va., July 20, 186411 a. in. Major-General HUNTER Commanding Department of West Virginia: GENERAL: I have just effected a crossing of the Shenandoah at this point, the enemy having fallen back. I shall send a train to- day to Harpers Ferry to obtain supplies, forage, subsistence, & c. Please send by it, if you can, with all possUAe dispatch, 100,000 small rations (marching rations, no meats), 200,000 rounds smah ammu- nition, caliber .58 (Springfield rifle), 10,000 rounds, caliber .54, and the balance of the wagons with oats or corn. I shall move to-day to Berryville, perhaps farther, toward Win- chester. The trains from Harpers Ferry will come to Berryville, unless different orders are sent hereafter. As I shall be between the enemy and Harpers Ferry, I have to re4uest that you will send all the troops you can spare, to report to General Crook, to swell my force, making it as large as possible to meet the enemy. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Snickers Ferry, Va., July 20, 18648 a. m. Brigadier-General Ricketts, commanding Sixth Corps, and Briga- dier-General Emory, commanding Nineteenth Corps, will at once push their skirmishers across the river, the former at the town, the latter at the upper ford. If practicable they will immediately follo Page 406 406 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. up the mQvement by crossing their whole force. Brigadier-General Crook will hold his command in readiness to move to the support of General Emory to cross at the upper ford. The artillery in position on this side will be held ready to cover the movement, the immediate object of which is to ascertain whether the enemy is still in force on the other side of the Shenandoah. By command of Maj. Gen. H. ~3f. Wright: C. A. WHITTIER, Major and Acting Assistant A~jutant-General. ORDERS.] HEADQLTARTERS SIXTH ARMY CORPS, July 20, 1864. The corps will move this evening in the following order: Second, Third, and First Divisions. The route is to Washington by the Dranesville pike, crossing the Potomac at Chain Bridge, above Georgetown. The troops will be made to understand that their rations must last them until they reach Washington. By order of Brigadier-General Ricketts: CHAS. MUNDEE, Assistant A6~jutant- General. HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, Brigadier-General EM6RY, July 20, 1864. Commanding Nineteenth Corps: GENERAL: General Wright directs that you move your troops far enough forward on the other side to give room for the rest of the troops and trains, and mass your corps there and await further orders. C. A. WHITTIER, Major and Acting Assistant Aajutant-General. HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, July 20, 1864. Col. C. R. LOWELL, Commanding Cavalry: COLONEL: The major-genera] commanding directs me to say that orders have been sent to Generals Ricketts and Emory to push their skirmishers across the river at Snickers Ford and the ford below. You will hold your cavalry, with the exception of that posted on the roads guarding the approaches to the gap, in readiness to move across the river. It will depend upon the developments made by this move- ment whether you will receive orders to moveit will probably be determined in a short time. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, CHAS. A. WHITTIER, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General Page 407 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 407 HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, July 20, 186410.45 a. m. Col. C. R. LOWELL, Commanding Cavalry: COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you move your Torce at once to Snickers Ford and cross, leaving an adequate force to guard the roads approaching the gap as previously directed. After your force has crossed the rP~er it will move in advance of the infantry, and you will send small parties out on all the roads in the neighborhood of the road on which the troops march. Please report in person to these headquarters, which will be on the other side of the river. CHAS. A. WHITTIER, .Miajor and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, kId., July 20, 1864. Commodore DORNIN, U. S. Navy, Baltimore, Md.. COMMODORE: I have tl~e honor to inform you that I have no objections now to your withdrawing the boats from the Gunpowder and Bush Rivers, which you placed there at my request to guard the railroad bridges. I take this opportunity to thank you for your prompt reply to my request for assistance when danger was immi- nent. The aid you rendered me was of great importance. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, LEW. WALLACE, Major- General, Commanding. GENERAL ORDERS, HD QRS. MIDDLE DEPT., 8TH ARMY CORPS, No. 55. Baltimore, July 20, 1864. I. Brig. Gen. J. R. Keuly is hereby relieved from command of the Third Separate Brigade, Eighth Army Corps, to take effect from the 14th instant. II. Paragraph 1, of General Ordem~s, No. 52, is hereby amended to read as follows, viz: Brig. Gen. H. H. Lockwood is hereby assigned to the command of the Third Separate Brigade and the district in- cluded therein, as provided in General Orders, No. 17,* current series, headquarters Middle Department. The command of General Lock- wood will also include the District of Delaware and the Defenses of Baltimore, exclusive of Forts McHenry, Carrcll, Marshall, and Fed- eral Hill. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Md., July 20, 1864. Brig. Gen. H. H. LOcKwOOD, Commanding Defenses of Baltimore: GENERAL: I am directed by the general commanding department to instruct you to send the Eleventh Maryland Infantry at once to * See Vol. XXXIII, p. 727 Page 408 408 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. report to Brig. Gen. E. B. Tyler at Relay House. Please report to these headquarters the hour they will be at Camden Station. You will include this regiment in your tn-monthly report of the 20th July. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES R. ROSS. Major and Acting Assistant A~ja taut- General. CITY POINT, VA., July 21, 1864li a. m. Major-General HALLECK, (Received 6 ~ in.) Washington, D. C.: You may retain Wrights command until the departure of Early is assured or other forces are collected to make its presence no longer necessary. I have ordered another regiment of heavy artil- lery back to Washington, but they will not go while the Sixth and part of the Nineteenth Corps are there. I am now sending back all veterans whose term of service expires previous to the 2~th of August. If Early has halted about Berr~ville, what is there to J)re- vent Wright and Hunter from attacking him? U. S. GRANT, Lieu te riant- General. WASHINGTON, July 21, 186411.30 a. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: General Barnard is ordered to report to you. Engineer officers have been sent several times to Baltimore to lay out the works. Some are there now. I thiiik, from personal examination, that they are better located than the defenses of Washington. It appears that Early sent a small force south with his plunder, and massed the rest near Winchester. General Averell had a skirmish there yesterday, and reports having killed and wounded over 300 rebels, taking 200 prisoners and 4 pieces of artillery. Nothing heard from Wright for three days. When he received your orders he replied that he would return as soon as assured of rebel retreat. Your telegram about merging departments is in the hands of the Secretary of War. I have no good reason for remuov ing or superseding General Augur. He is capable and efficient. General Franklin would not give satis- faction. The President ordered him to be tried for negligence and disobedience of orders when here before, but General McClellan as- sumed the responsibility of his repeated delays in obeying orders. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. CITY POINT, VA., July 21, 186411.30 p. m. Major-General HALLECK, (Received 5 m in.) Washington, D. C. There is no indication of any troops having been sent from here north. Desertefs coming in daily indicate nearly every division o Page 409 C~. XLIX.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 409 Hills, Longstreets, and Beauregards forces. Hills corps has with- drawn from its position on the extreme right, and was yesterday in rear of the other part of t~he line held by the enemy. There is a rumor of some force having been sent to Georgia; hut if this is so, it is most likely only regiments selected from their commands. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. WASHINGTON, July 21, 18645.40 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: When General Ord was sent to you he commanded fragments of the Eighth and Nineteenth Corps. The portion of the latter north has no commander. No order has yet been issued assigning him. If after seeing him you wish it for the Tenth Corps, it will be imme- diately issued. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. CAMDEN STATION, July 21, 1864. (Received 6.40 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Our road is again in complete running order between Baftimore and the Ohio River, all the bridges, tracks, and telegraphs being this afternoon fully completed and no enemy.known or believed to be within fifty miles of the line. W. P. SMITH. ALEXANDRIA, July 21, 1864. (Received 8.35 p. in.) Lieutenant-Colonel TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General: The pickets and patrols report all quiet. Lieutenant Alvord, with a small scouting party, has gone below the Occoquan to-night. Respectfully, H. H. WELLS, Lient. Col. and Pro, Mar. Gen., Defenses South of the Potomac. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 21, 18642.10 p. m. Major-General HUNTER, Harpers Ferry: Your telegrams of yesterday evening and last night at 10.30 were received. The Department has no information of the movements of Generals Wright and Crook except that received from you. You will please accept thanks for the information communicated, and continue to keep the Department informed of what you may hear concerning the operations. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War Page 410 410 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HARPERS FERRY, W. VA., July 21, 18645 p. m. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, (Received 6 ~. in.) Secretary of War: Wright moved east, via Snickers Gap, last night. General Crook will move from, Snickers Ferry to Winchester, via Berryville, early in the morning, where he will effect a junction with Averell to drive out any rebel force that may be at Winchester. D. HUNTER, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, ilarpers Ferry, W. Va., July 21, 1864. Capt. G. M. ELLICOTT, Fifteenth New York; Cavalry, Chief of Scouts: Preparatory to you taking leave of us for a short time, I take this occasion to express to you my sincere thanks for the efficient serv- ices you have rendered me, during my late campaign in the Valley of Virginia. as chief of scouts at my headquarters, and the information that you have often obtained at great personal risk anO danger has been very valuable to me and to our cause, and for you~ services you deserve the thanks of all. D. HUNTER Major- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., Ji2ly 21, 1864. Maj. Gen. GEORGE CROOK, Comdg. Troops from Dept. of W. Va., in Shenandoah Valley: GENERAL: Information has just been received from General Av- erell that he met the enemy on the evening of the 20th near Win- chester and defeated them, killing and wounding 300 of them, cap- turing 200, and 4 pieces of artillery and several hundred stand of small-arms. General Lilley is wounded and in our hands. Colonel Board, Fifty-eighth Virginia, is killed. The enemy numbered about 5,000. General Averells force was 2,350. A regiment of our cav- alry (Fourteenth Pennsylvania) was at Berryville yesterday, cap- turing some prisoners. Please inform General Wright. As soon as his train arrives we will dispatch it at once with a duplicate sup- ply of provisions, the alnount he required having been already for- warded by our own trains from this post. The above by direction of Major-General Hunter: [P. G. BIER,] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 21, 1864. Brig. Gen. GEORGE CROOK, C~omdg. Troops from Dept. of W. Va., near Berryville: GENERAL: Your dispatch of yesterday was received. The major- general commanding directs me to inform you that the ammunitio Page 411 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.TTNION. 411 wanted to supply your men has been sent this morning. One hun- dred thousand short rations have also been sent to General Wright. When General Wrights train arrives, fresh supplies will be for- warded. I am, general, most respectfully, your obedient servant, [P. G. BIER,] Assistant Adjutant-General. HARPERs FERRY, July 21, 18645 p. m. Genera] W. W. AVERELL: General Crook, with his whol~ force, is at Snickers Ferry. Early having retreated south via Millwood, General Crook will move to Winchester early in the morning via Berryville. D. HUNTER, Miajor- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harper~s Ferry, W~ Va., Jaly 21, 1864. Maj. Gen. H. G. WRIGHT, Commanding U. S. Forces, ~tear Berryville, Va.. GENERAL: Major-General Hunter directs me to inform you that your dispatch of.yesterday was received. The ammunition wanted leaves here this morning, with 100,000 short rations, in the teams belonging to this post. As soon as your train arrives it will be sent forward to you with supplies with ~ll possible dispatch. I am, general, most respectfully, your obedient servant, [P. G. BIER,] Assistant Adjutant- Genera~. HEADQUARTERS SIXTH AND NINETEENTH CORPS, Near Leesburg, Va., July 21, 18641.30 p. m. Major-General HALLECK Chief o~ Staff: GENERAL: I have the honor to report that shortly after writing my dispatch of the 17th instant from Clarks Gap, I learned that the enemy had halted in the Valley of Virginia, and was holding the crossing of the Shenandoah in some force. I at once moved on Snickers Gap (which we held with our cavalry), designing to cross the Shenandoah River, if practicable, and attack him. The attempt at crossPig was resisted in strong force, and believing it better to turn his position, I designed doing s6 by way of Keys Gap, thus effecting a junction with some of the forces of General Hunter lower down the Valley. In the mean time a cavalry force was sent to Ashbys Gap, which effected a crossing of the river, but was finally driven back with some loss. This and other information induced me to defer the movement by way of Keys Gap, in the belief that a crossing might be effected where we were, and the enemy probably fought in detail. Preparations were accordingly made, and on push- ing across on the morning of the 20th it was found the enemy ha Page 412 412 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. retreated during the night, taking the road to Front Royal and Stras- burg. Conceiving the object of the expedition to be accomplished, I at once started back, as directed in your orders, and to-night shall encamp on the east side of Goose Creek, on the Leesbnrg pike. Two days easy march will bring the command to Washington, crossing the Potomac at Chain Bridge. Our losses at Snickers Ferry will not exceed 200, while those of the enemy are reported by the inhabitants at 30 to 60 killed and 300 wounded. Our loss at Ashbys Gap was about 130; that of the enemy ifot known. I will make a more detailed report on reaching Washington. Both Early and Breckinridge were at Snickers Ferry when we reached there. It was Earlys intention, as expressed to the citizens, to hold the Valley and gather in the crops, and his rapid retreat southward occasioned them much surprise. Very respectfully, your obedienl servant, H. G. WRIGHT Major- General, Oornrnan~1ing. ORDERS,] HEADQUAI~TERS SIXTH AND NINETEENTH CORPS, July 21, 1864. The following movements of the command are ordered for to- morrow: 1. The trains, under the special direction of the acting chief quar- termaster, will move at 4 a. m. by the Leesburg and Alexandria turnpike, and park for the night after passing Difficult Run. The commander of the Sixth Corps will detail a division as a guard to the trains. 2. At 7 a. in., or as soon after as the road is clear of the trains, the Sixth Corps, taking the same road, will camp for the night in the vicinity of the trains. 3. The Nineteenth Corps will follow as soon as the road is clear, and camp for the night in the same vicinity. The cavalry under Colonel Lowell will be kept well out to the front, flanks, and rear, and endeavor to break up the guerrilla parties in the line of march. It is to be understood that after passing Dm.anesville the Leesbnrg and Alexandria tnrnpike, and not the pike to Georgetown, is to be followed. By command of Major-General Wright: C. A. WHITTIER, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTH CORPS, July 21, 1864. The Third Division is hereby detailed as guard for the trains to- morrow, as per orders from headquarters. As soon as the road is clear of the trains the First Division will move out, followed by the Second Division. The pickets will be withdrawn in time to join their commands for the march.~ By order of Brigadier-General Ricketts: CHAS. MUNDEE, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 413 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCES ETC.UN~ON. 413 WAR DEPARTMENT, July 21, 1864. Major-General WALLACE: The Secretary of War does not authorize any expense to be in- curred in work on the fortifications by you, and directs you not to incur any. The work will be executed under particular orders by an engineer officer. Acknowledge receipt. E. D. TOWSEND, Assistant A6~jutant-General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., 8TH ARMY CORPS, No. 56. Baltimore, July 21, 1864. I. Paragraph 4, General Orders, No. 32, current series, is hereby revoked. II. General E. B. Tyler, commanding First Separate Brigade, will make his headquarters at the Relay House, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, until further orders. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, D. 0., July 21, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Annapolis, Md.: All convalescent officers capable of doing duty with convalescent troops will report to Major-General Augur in Washington. H. W. HALLECK, Mi~jor- General and Chief of Staff. WASHINGTON, July 22, 186410 a. m. (Received 6.40 p. in.) Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: A staff officer of General Wright arrived last night with a dis- patch, dated 1.30 p. m. of the 21st. * Acting on your previous orders, he had given up the pursuit and would reach Washington to-day. He left the eneiiny retreating on Front Royal and Strasburg. It is for you to decide whether he shall remain to co-operate with Hun- ters forces, or whether he shall embark for City Point. In my opinion raids will be renewed as soon as he leaves; but you are the judge whether or not a large enough movable force shall be kept here to prevent them. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. CITY POINT, VA., July 22, 18649 p. m. (Received 7 a. m. 23d.) Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: Your dispatch of 10 a. m. to-day received. I telegraphed several (lays ago to retain Wright and the other forces until the retreat of *See p. 411 Page 414 414 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. Early was fully assured, and asked if Wright and Hunter were not strong e~iough to attack him. You need not send any troops back until the main force of the enemy is known to have left the Valley. Is Wright still where he can act in conjunction with Hunter? If the two can push the enemy back and destroy railroads from Char- lottesville to Gordonsyille, I would prefer that service to having them here. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- Gene rat. HEADQUARTERS CHIEF ENGINEER OF DEFENSES, Washington, July 22, 1864. Maj. Gen. C. C. AUGUR, Gommanding Department of Washington: GENERAL: In compliance with your directions, I have caused the ground occupied by the rebel troops to be surveyed and the loca- tions of camps noted, and send you a sketch* herewith; also a report of Lieutenant Oberteuffer and Mr. Her~esheimer (U. S. Coast Sur- vey) on the subject. No very definite statement of actual numbers was obtained, but it is certain that, besides the 1,300 cavalry which approached Tennallytown, on the Rockville road, and the cavalry which encamped at Silver Spring, very heavy bodies of infantry came up on the Seventh-street road, bivouacking from Silver Spring to Batchelors, two miles distant. Twenty pieces of artilleiy are known to have been brought upto Silver Spring and five pieces were with McCauslands command. The belief that a very considerable force advanced from Rockville to Leesborough on Monday was founded by myself upofi observations made from Fort Reno on Mon- day of dust; not upon any given appearance of dust at one moment, but upon the permanence of its exhibition at the same points, in- dicating the continued occupation of the road by marching columns. For hours such dust clouds appeared on the road from Rockville to Leesborough on Monday; indeed they were seen by me from about 8 a. m. till 2 p. in., and observed by others during the rest of the day. The statement of persons in the vicinity confirm the observations from Fort Reno, as they generally give to the time the columns were passing given points, both in advance and retreat, a duration of nearly twelve hours. The line marked rebel skirmish line was marked by the hasty cover of fence rails, earth, & c., thrown up, as well as by the remnants of cartridges, ammunition-boxes, and other relics. On the other side of the road in the woods opposite Silver Spring a line of relics has been traced which has been supposed to have been a line of battle, but which Lieutenant Oberteuffer con- sidered a mere line of communication with the cavalry camp. I am, very respectfully, your most obedient, J. G. BARNARD. P. 8.By orders from headquarters U. S. Army, I leave to-mor- row to report to General Grant. During my absence Colonel Alex- ander, it is presumed, will act as chief engineer of the defenses of Washington. *Not found Page 415 CHAP. XLIII CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 415 [Inclosure.] HEADQUARTERS CHIEF ENGINEER OF DEFENSES, Washington, July 21, 1864. Maj. Gen. J. G. BARNARD, Chief Engineer: GENERAL: We respectfully report the following as the result of our examination of the ground lately occupied by the rebels, made in obedience to your orders: The rebel force approached Washing- ton by two roads from Rockvillethe Seventh-street road and the turnpike road through Tennallytown. The force on the Tennally- town road was McCauslands brigade of cavalry and mounted infan- try, consisting of five regiments, three of which were the Twenty- second Virginia Mounted Infantry, Twenty-second and Fourteenth Virginia Cavalry; in all, about 1,500 men, including Jacksons battery of artillery, five guns. This force arrived about 8 ocloci on Monday morning and left during Tuesday night and were pick- eted along the road both sides of the fences, extending from Mr. Hawns house to the old church. The main force, under General Early, passed down the Seventh-street road, the rear, consisting of Echols and Whartons brigades, reached and encamped on Mr. Batchelors place about 6 oclock Monday evening. Most of this force was encamped along the Seventh-street road between Batch- elors and Blairs. Two small cavalry camps to the eastward, near the Sligo, were formed apparently as a rendezvous for roving bands of cavalry in search of horses ,& c., and for observations on their extreme left. The road marked on the accompanying sketch,* passing by Judge Dunlops hohse near Rock Creek, was used as a line of communica- tion between McCauslands and the main force, and by General Williams brigade of infantry on the retreat Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Batchelor, who lives on the Seventh-street road about two miles above Blairs, states that the rebels commenced passing his house toward Washington about 9 oclock Monday morning (July 11). All of the cavalry had not passed until about 12 in., when they were followed by a body of sappers and miners, or infantry with picks and shovels, and that the infantry and artillery continued to pass constantly until 6 oclock in the evening, when the rear guard, consisting of the brigades of Generals Echols and Wharton, en- camped or bivouacked near his house on the side toward Washing- ton. The rear guard remained near his house till Tuesday evening about 7 oclock, when they were the first to commence the retreat, carrying the wagons with ..them. Mr. Batchelor states that he re- mained on his front porch all night while the rebels were retreating; that in the retreat there were only three halts of about fifteen mm- utes each, and that the rear guard, consisting of about 2,000 cavalry, had not all passed until 5 oclock Wednesday morning. Mr. Batchelor estimates the artillery at twenty pieces. Mr. Davis, who keeps the toll-gate at Silver Spring, saw the artillery pass his place to Blairs place. where it was parked, and estimates it at about twenty pieces. Mrs. Barnes, who lives at the upper end of Blairs place, was at home all the time the rebels were in the neighborhood. The first rebel killed by our pickets fell and was buried near her house. The rebels bivouacked around her house. She frequently heard their conversa * Not found. Page 416 416 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLII tion, and from what she heard says their force was 30,000, and that their purpose was to make an attack early on Tuesday morning. Says she frequently saw Generals Early and Breckinridge, and was questioned by General Early as to the number and characters of the garrisons of the forts in front. Very respectfully submitted. J. H. OBERTEUFFER, JR., Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. E. HERGESHEIMER, U. S. Coast Survey. SPECIAL ORDERS,) HDQ RS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, TWENTY-SECOND ARMY CORPS, No. 180. July 22, 1864. * * * * * * * 2. The t~te-du-pont at Chain Bridge and the bridge is hereby at- tached to the First Brigade, De Russys division. The commander of that brigade will detail a permanent guard of one company to take charge of the bridge and guns covering it. 3. Capt. George West, Veteran Reserve Corps, now on duty at Chain Bridge, is hereby relieved, and will report for duty with his detachment to Cot. M. N. Wisewell, Military Governor of Washing- ton. * * * * * * * By comniaiid of Major-General Augur: C. H. RAY~1OND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Lieutenant-Colonel COOK, July 22, 1864. (Jorndg. Seventy-second Pennsylvania Volunteers: COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you report to Brigadier-General De Russy, commanding division, near Fort Corcoran. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY BRIGADE, Near Fort Buffalo, Va., July 22, 1864. Lient. Cot. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General.. COLONEL: I have the honor to report all quiet iii this vicinity. A party sent out this afternoon with instructions to go to the Rapidan. Very respectfully, your obedient servant. H. M. LAZELLE, (Jolonel ASixteenth New York Cavalry, Comdg. Brig Page 417 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 417 WINCHESTER, VA., July 22, 1864. Major-General HUNTER, Commanding: I have the honor to report that I arrived here at noon to-day. The en~my have all left in the (lirection of Strasburg and Front Royal, the last of them leaving here yesterday morning before day- light. I want to remain here a day or two to give the enemy the impression we will not follow them, so that they may send a good por- tion of their command to Richmond. I have not force sufficient to meet all their force in this open valley, and my only hope is for theni to divide their command. GEO. CROOK. HDQRS. ARMY OF KANAWHA, DEPT. OF W. VIRGINIA, Winchester, Va., July 22, 1.864. General CROOK: GENERAL: Lieutenant Blackmar, of Colonel Powells staff, has just come in from Newtown, and reports that Colonel Powell is be- ing driven back by a heavy force of the enemy. He is out of am- munition and sent in to have General Duffl6 come out and re-enforce him. I will keep the officer here until you give orders. Very respectfully, JAMES L. BOTSFORD, Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KANAWJIA, DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, No. 6. ) Winchester, Va., July 22, 1864. The following will be a temporary organization of the infantry of this command, viz: The First Division, comnianded by Col. J. Tlioburn; the Second Division. commanded by Col. I. H. Duval; the Third Division, commanded by Col. J. A. Mulligan. The Third Brigade, of the Second Infantry Division, will be temporarily at- taclied to the Third Division and will report to Col. J. A. Mulli- gan, without delay. By command of iVlajor-General Crook: [B. H. MOORE,] Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. FIRST CAVALRY DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, No. 17. ) Near Winchester, I ~a., July 22, 1864. I. Col. Jacob Higgins, Twenty-second Pennsylvania Cavalry, hav- ing reported at these headquarters for duty, is hereby assigned to the command of the Second Brigade of this division. He will re- lieve Lient. Col. George Middleton, who will turn over to him all orders and necessary papers which he may have received from these headquarters. II. Lieut. Col. A. W. Adams, First New York (Lincoln) Cavalry, is hereby assigned to duty with his regiment, and will report to Col- onel Higgins, commanding Second Brigade, for duty. * * * * * * * 27 R RVOL XXXV1L, PT I Page 418 418 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., XV. VA., MD., AND PA. ~CHAP. XLIX. IV. The First New York Veteran Cavalry is hereby assigned to the Second Brigade of this division. The commanding officer of the detachment of that regiment now present with the division will report immediately with his command to Colonel Higgins, command- ing Second Brigade. * * * * * * * By command of Brig. Gen. A. N. Duffi6: E. W. CLARK, JR., Assistant Adjutant- General. IN THE FIELD, July 22, 1864~6 a. m. Col. C. G. HALPINE, Assistant Adjutant- General: COLONEL: About sundown the evening of the 20th, the enemy, re-enforced with one division, made some demonstrations upon the position from which he had been driven, but was easily checked. buring the night of the 20th he fled from my front. My cavalry pursued to Middletown, skirmishing with his rear. Other detach- ments were sent to Berryville, White Post, Stony Point, and Cedar Creek. One detachment was sent in pursuit of the guerrilla McNeill, who turned westward from this place. Breckinridge and Early passed through Middletown yesterday morning in heavy force with a train of 600 wagons, going in the direction of Front Royal. The patrol to Berryville reported that General Crook had gone east of the Blue Ridge, probably in the direction of Ashbys Gap, and that Hayes brigade marched from the vicinity of Snickers Ferry, also in that direction, yesterday morning. I cannot understand the ob- ject of such a movement, not having sufficient information from that section. Had Generals Crook and Wright marched directly to Mid- dletown we could have joined issue with the enemy there. At Win- chester the surgeons were busy all day yesterday. Supplies arrived for the wounded,, and the dead were buried. Among the rebel wounded are found members of fourteen different regiments and a battery. The last report received from cavalry which has returned, from all points to Middletown, is that nothing can be learned of the whereabouts or movements of General Crook. The enemy is retreat- ing on all the roads leading to Front Royal and Strasburg. Respectfully, your obedient servant,. WM. W. AVERELL, Brigadier- General. HJ~ADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 22, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. W. AXTERELL, Commanding Forces, near Winchester: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to acknowl- edge the receipt of your communication of this date, and to state that word has already been sent to you that General Crook would move this morning in the direction of Winchester, on the Winches- ter and Snickers Ferry pike. I am, general, most respectfully, your obedient servant, P. G. BIER, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 419 CHAi~. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 419 HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KANAWHA, Snic1c~rs Ferry, Jaly 22, 18646 a. m. [Brig. Gen. W. W. AVERELL?:] GENERAL: We start this morning for Winchester. Remain there until we come. By command of Major-General Crook: [B. H. MOORE,] Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. HARPERS FERRY, July 22, 1864. Capt. WILL RUMSEY, Assistant Adjutant- General: General Hunter directs that the men of Fifth West Virginia Cav- alry remain at Back Creek for the present. P. G. BIER, Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. SECOND CAVALRY DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, No. 24. ). Afartinsburg, July 22, 1864. I. Maj. Luther Fnrney, Thirty-fourth Ohio Mounted Infantry, will take command of the detachments of infantry in and about the town. He will send all those who are fit for duty to the frout. All who are fit for only light duty will be put in camp at this place, nuder convalescent officers, and used for such duty as they are able. As soon as possible they will be sent to the front. He will see that the town is kept clean and in good condition, and that no disorder is permitted abont it. He will require all officers arriving in the town to report to him, and will either assign themto duty or send them to their regiments. * * * * * * * By comn~iand of Brig. Gen. W. W. Averell: WILL RUMSEY, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS SIXTH AND NINETEENTH CORPS, July 22, 1864. General EMORY: GENERAL: In reply to your note I have to say that I know noth- ing in regard to the disposition to be made of either corps, the orders I have simply ordering me to bring the force at once to Washington on being satisfied that the euemy was actually retreating toward Richmond. But I do know the necessity for some time to rest and supply m~ own corps, as well as yours, and I have already repre- sented it in a dispatch sent to Washington yesterday. You can do much toward the necessary refitting by an early return to the city, and there will be no objection to your doing so. I wish to see the command in camp some three miles from here to-night, and then propose starting for Washington, and shall be happy to have yO Page 420 420 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. accompany me. It will be some four hours ride. I shall order the troops to camp to-morrow near C1~in Bridge, unless I receive other instructions before leaving Washington. I am much obliged for the kind expression of willingness upon your own part and that of your command to remain with me. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WRIGHT. Major- General. ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTH AND NINETEENTH CORPS, Spring Hill, July 22, 1864. This command will resume its march to-morrow in the folloWing order: The trains, under the direction of the acting chief quartermaster, will move at 4 a. m. on the Leesburg and Alexandria pike, leaving it at Peach Grove Post-Office, and moving through Lewinsville by Langley, cross the Potomac at Chain Bridge, and park on the op- posite side. Brigadier-General Ricketts, commanding Sixth Corps, will detail a division to guard. the trains. The Sixth Corps, Briga- dier-General Ricketts, and the Nineteenth Corps, Brigadier-General Emory, will follow the trains in the order named. After crossing the river, they will be encamped in the vicinity of Battery Vermont. By commaud of Maj. Gen. H. G. Wright: CHAS. A. WHITTIER, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTH AND NINETEENTH CORPS, July 22, 1864. Upon arriving at Washington, Corps commanders will cause esti- mates to be in~de of clothing, ammunition, and all supplies necessary for their commands for field service, and will take measures to have everything procured at once. In order that this may be done effect- ually and with all practicable dispatch, the regiments will be in- spected by staff officers from the division and brigaffe headquarters, who will ascertain what is needed. By command of Maj. Gen. H. G. Wright: C. H. WHITTELSEY, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS SIXTH AND NINETEENTH CORPS, July 22, 1864. Col. C. R. LOWELL, Jr., Commanding Cavalry; COLONEL: You will please send a small force to Langley to wait there until to-morrow (when it can join you) and indic~ite to Lieu- tenant-Colonel Kent, of this staff, or any messenger from the War Department, the location of these headquarters to-night (just be- yond Difficult Creek), and send a man as guide with such messenger, and an escort if necessary. The movement to-morrow, the trains starting at 4 a. mu., will 1)e: moving on the Alexandria road, turnin Page 421 C~p. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNTON. 421 off at Peach Grove Post-Office, and moving through Lew~nsville and Langley to Chain Bridge, where the infantry and trains will cross. You will dispose your force in the same manner as ordered for to-day, and will camp it on this side 4 the river upon reaching Chain Bridge, reporting in person to Major-General Augur, com- manding Department of Washington, for further instructions. Please make your headquarters to-night in the vicinity of general headquarters and report the locality. By command of Maj. Gen. H. G. Wright: C. A. WHITTIER, Major and Actinq Assistant Adjutant-General. CUMBERLAND, July 22, 18645 p. m. Col. F. W. THOMPSON, North Branch: It is reported via New Creek that there is quite a force at or near Romney, composed of McNeills, Harness, and other commands. Has your scout returned? If so. did they learn anything to verify this report? You will, if your last scout has returned, send another of fifty men at once and ascertain if there is any truth in the report. You must caution the officer in command to be on the alert and not suffer himself to be picked up by McNeill. Respectfully, yours, B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., 8TH ARMY CORPS, No. 57. Baltimore, July 22, 1864. All persons having in their possession horses, equipments, arms, tools, clothing, or other articles of Government property will imme- diately report and turn in the same to the provost-marshal Eighth Army Corps, corner of Camden and Eutaw streets. Purchases of such property from soldiers or others, who received them from the Government for the public service, are fraudulent and void. Per- sons found with any such articles in their possession will be liable to arrest. The provost-marshal will take possession of such property wherever found, and turn in the same to the depot quartermaster. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. JULY 22, 1864. Mr. W. CRAWFORD, Philadelphia and Wilmington~ Railroad: Orders of War Department require all militia regiments to be stopped here. You will, therefore, notify all commanding officers to report here in person and send their men to the Soldiers Rest. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 422 422 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. CITY POINT, VA., July 23, 1864ti p. m. Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: If Wright has returned to Washington send him immediately back here, retaining, however, the portion of the Nineteenth Corps now in Washington for further orders. Early is undoubtedly re- turning here to enable the enemy to detach troops to go to Georgia. Hunters troops must be tired. I would say, therefore, for him to take up such of the advanced positions suggested by him as in his judgment will best protect the line of the Potomac. If Wright and Hunter have started after the enemy with the view of following on to the road from Charlottesville to Gordousville, let them go. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. WASHINGTON, July 23, 18641 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: General Wright in person arrived this morning, and most of his forces will encamp at our outer line to-night. He says it will take about two days to refit his men with shoes and clothing and to have them paid. Our cavalry yesterday followed the enemy to Strasburg. He is still moving south. General Hunter telegraphs to the Presi- dent that, without the assistance of Wright, he cannot prevent Earlys return, if attempted. A man just in from Gordonsville says the railroad is repaired and the bridge across the Rapidan nearly completed. In regard to Earlys force, General Wright was assured by Union men, who saw both armies, that Earlys was much the larger. The rebels generally said to the country people that as soon as they secured their plunder they would return to Maryland and Pennsylvania for more, and tl~~at they expected to meet a force from Richmond to receive their plunder. They were probably directed by their officers to say this. The President (who has seen all the dispatches on the subject) directs me to say that you alone can judge Gf the importance of sending the Sixth Corps to the Army of the Potomac, or of its operating with Hunter against Oordonsville and Charlottesville, and that you alone must decide the question. The part of the Nineteenth Corps which returns with General Wright will be sent to City Point as soon as they can be refitted. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. WASHINGTON, D. C.., Jnly 23, 18642.30 p. m. Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT, City Point, Va.: A man who left Gordonsville on the 12th instant arrived here yesterday. He is intelligent and seems honest. He reports that when he left the cars were ranning through from Richmond to Gor- donsville, Charlottesville, Staunton, and Lynchburg. rThe rebels were building a bridge over the Rapidan to get hay from Culpeper. C. A. DANA Page 423 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 423 SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, TWENTY-SECOND ARMY CORPS, No. 181. ) July 23, 1864. * * * * * * 2. The Sixth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, Col. A. S. Fol- lausbee, having reported at these headquarters, will proceed without delay to headquarters De Russys division, near Fort Corcoran, Va., and be reported to Brigadier-General De Russy, commanding divis- ion, for duty. The quartermasters department will furnish the necessary transportatiow 3. So much of paragraph 2, Special Orders, No. 180, current series, from these headquarters, as attaches the t~te-du-pont at Chain Bridge and the bridge to the First Brigade, De Russys division, is hereby amended to read Second Brigade, De Russys divisjon. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Augur: C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. WASHINGTON, July 23, 18648 a. in. Major-General HUNTER, Harpers Ferry, JY. Va.: Are you able to take care of the ei~einy when he turns back upon you, as he probably will on finding that Wright has left? A. LINCOLN. HARPERS FERRY, W. VA., July 23, 18649 a. in. (Received 9.50 a. in.) His Excellency A. LINCOLN, President of the United States: My force is not strong enough to hold the enemy should he return upon us with his whole force. Our latest advices from the front, however, do not lead me to apprehend such a movement. General Crook has information, upon which he relies, that Early left his posi- tion at Berryville suddenly upon the arrival of a courier from Rich- mond with orders to fall back upon that place. News from Averell yesterday says he has pushed his cavalry to Front Royal and Stras- burg without hearing of the enemy. I will take care that no such movement of the enemy shall take us by surprise. D. HUNTER, Major- General, Commanding. (Copy to Lieutenant-General Grant.) HARPERS FERRY, W. VA., July 23, 186410 a. in. A. LINCOLN. President of the United States: Two plans for the disposal of my force in this department suggest themselves. I may follow the enemy up the Shenandoah Valley, devastating the country thoroughly, as directed, or I may occup Page 424 424 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., Mb., ANP PA. [Ca& ~. XLIX. Thoroughfare Gap in the Bull Run Mountain and Ashbys, Manas- sas, or Chester Gap in the Blue Ridge, holding my force ready to threaten or operate in any direction they may be needed. Which of these plans would best suit the views of the Government? D. HUNTER, Major- General. HARPERS FERRY, July 23, 1864. Brig. Gen. B. F. KELLEY: Can Battery H, First West Virginia Light Artillery, be spared from New Creek? General Hunter wishes you to send at once by special messenger what additional force you Will need to protect the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Martinsburg. P. G. BIER, Assistant Adjmdant- General. GREENLAND GAP, July 23, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY, (Received 1.45 i~. in.) Cumberland, Mid. I have the honor to submit the following report of a scouting party just returned from within a few miles of Romney. The party learned from a Union lady, in whom they have confidence, that Mc- Neill and Harness and other forces, supposed to l)e a part of Jones~, were c6ncentrating at or near Roinney for the purpose of attacking at this point. The force is reported to consist of cavalry, artillery, and infantry. If you have any information relative to the report please transmit it to me at once. I also sent an infantry scout in the direction of Petersburg and Moorefield, which reports Scorts [?] company near Petersburg. They learned of no other force there, and could learn of no force at Moorefield. The party brought in two parties, who were charged with selling stock to the rebels. We are waiting testimony in this case. Whatever facts are (leveloped will be promptly reported to you. I will send another scout in the direction of Romney. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. STEVENSON, Colonel, Commanding Forces. GREENLAND, July 23, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY. (Received 4.3Q ix in.) I have just received the following from Colonel Stevenson: COLONEL: I have the honor to submit the following report from a scout just sent out. One of my scouts has been sent back with the following information: They learned from Mr. Baker, a good Union nian. to whom the news came direct this morning, that there was a heavy force at Roinney consisting of McNeill, Jones, and Harness. Please convey the information to General Kelley. R. STEVENSQN. J. F. HOY, Lieutenant-Colonel Page 425 CHAP. XLIX.1 CORRESPOt~DENCK ETC.UNION. 425 Colonel Hoy, QUMBERLAND, July 23, 1864. New Greek: Send a scout at once via Knobley road, via Sheets Mill and Bur- lington. Be on the alert. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTH AND NINETEENTH CORPS, July 23, 1864. Qorps commanders must have the wants of their men supplied as rapidly as practicable in conformity with the circular sent out yes- terday. All unauthorized animals will be seized by the provost- marshals, and turned in to the quartermasters department. The offi- cers of the inspector-generals department will see that the above instructions are carried into effect at once. All surplus transporta- tion will be turned in at once. By command of Major-General Wright: C.. H. WHITTELSEY, Assistant Adjutant-General. CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTH ARMY CORPS, July 23, 1864. The troops will be kept well in hand. Camp guards should be established, and no straggling or passes allowed. An immediate movement may be expected. By command of Brigadier-General Ricketts: CHAS. MUNDEE, Assistant Adjutant-General. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 23, 1864. Major-General WALLACE: Telegram just received. The letter of General Lockwood of the 19th instant, forwarded by you, was handed to the Chief Engineer, with the instructions from the Secretary of War to send an en- gineer officer with funds immediately. He states that Colonel Brew- erton, Engineers, is in charge of these works, and that he would send him orders on the subject. Your telegram of this date has been also rehrred to the Chief Engineer. Acknowledge receipt. E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., 8TH ARMY CORPS, No. 183. Baltimore, July 23, 18~4. * * * * * * * 5. The Ninety-third Regiment New York State National Guard (100-days service), Col. W. R. W. Chambers commanding, having reported to these headquarters, in accordance with instructions of Major-General Halleck, Chief of Staff, to retain all militia reg Page 426 426 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. ments ~)assiflg through this city from the north or west, is hereby ordered to report to Brig. Gen. H. H. Lockwood, commanding Third Separate Brigade. * * * * * * 9. The Twentieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Militia, Col. W. B. Thomas commanding, having reported to these headquarters, in obedience to orders of the War Department, through Maj. C. C. Gilbert, superintendent volunteer recruiting service eastern divis- ion of Pennsylvania, is hereby ordered to report to Brig. Gen. H. H. Lockwood, commanding Third Separate Brigade. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 24, 186412~ noon. Lient. Gen. U. S. GRANT, City Point, Va.: The rear of the Sixth Corps got into camp last night; they are being supplied and paid to-day. They will probably begin to em- bark to-night. Last telegram from Hunter in regard to enemy in the Shenandoah is forwarded. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. CITY POINT, VA., July 24, 186412 m. Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: Your dispatch, of 1 p. m. yesterday just received. I presume you had not yet received any dispatch directing the Sixth Corps to be returned here and the Nineteenth Corps retained. I would prefer keeping the Army of the Potomac together if possible, and if nec- essary send all the Nineteenth Corps to Washington. You can re- tain General Wright until I learn positively what has become of Early. I would p refer a complete smash-up of the enemys roads about Gordonsvil le and Charlottesville to having the same force here. If Wright and Hunter can do this job, let them do it. Sub- mit the matter to Wright for his views. If they get out to the rail- road every rail ought to be destroyed from Gordonsville back toward Richmond and toward Orange Court-House for miles, and from Charlottesville toward Staunton and toward Lynchburg in the same way. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. WASHINGTON, July 24, 18648 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: General Wright, in accordance with your orders, was about to embark for City Point. I have directed him to await your further orders. I shall exercise no further discretion in this matter, but shall carry out such orders as you may give. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff Page 427 CHAP. XLIX.1 CORflESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 42~ CITY POINT, VA., July 24, 186411 a. m. Hon. C. A. DANA, Assistant Secretary of War: How does the pursuit after the enemy siun up? Have they been compelled to drop any of their plunder, and have we killed, cap- tured, and scattered any of their force to speak of? What news have you from Foster? We hear nothing from him except through the papers. All quiet here. A Richmond extra of yesterday claims great victory at Atlanta; capture of a great many prisoners; 22 pieces; killed large number, among whom was celebrated Yankee General McPherson, also Giles A. Smith and T. J. Wood; that Hardee was in Shermans rear, and they expected that victory would be deci- sive. Shermans dispatches of a day later, which, of course, you have seen, places the matter in a very different light, save the death of McPherson. We will make a move here about Tuesday, but which ouc of two that are in contemplation is not yet fixed upon; when it is 1 will dispatch you. JNO. A. RAWLINS, Chief of Staff. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 24, 18649 p. m. Brigadier-General RAWLINS, City Point, Va. The pursuit of Early, on the whole, has proved an egregious blunder, relieved only by Averells success at Winchester, in which lie captured 4 guns and some prisoners. Wright and Crook accom- plished nothing, and Wright started back as soon as he got where he might have done something worth while. As it is, Early has got off with the whole of his plunder, and Hunter will hardly be able to break up the railroad beyond what can be repaired in a short time. Had Wright remained in the Valley the combined forces might have made a sure campaign, at least against the railroad a~id the crops. We have no news from Foster, nor anything from Atlanta later than Van Duzers dispatch of 11 p. m. of yesterday. Will you do me the kindness to let me know what is the matter with John Seitz, a baker from this city, who has been or is being tried at City Point for some offense, and to have the execution of the sentence suspended if it is in any way severe, at least for the present? Chap- man and Mcliitosh have been made brigadier-generals. The gen- erals previous recommendation had been mislaid and could not be found. McCaudless has also been made a brigadier-general. Oster- hans has been made a major-general. C. A. DANA. WASHINGTON, July 24, 186411.30 a. m. Major-General HUNTER, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.: General Grant telegraphs: I would say for him (General Hunter) to take up such of the advanced positions suggested by him as in his judgment will best protect the line of the Potomac. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff Page 428 428 OPE1~ATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AN]) PA. (CHAP. XLIX. WASHINGTON, July 24, 18641.30 p. m. Major-General HUNTER: Please send here for remonnts all dismonnted cavalry that belong to General Meades and General Bntlers commands and the dis- monnted detachments sent from Washington. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. [Indorsement.] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGiNIA, Harpers Ferry, July 24, 1864. Respectfnlly referred to Brig. Gen. A. P. Howe, commanding District of Harpers Ferry, who will please carry ont the order of Major-General Hafleck, Chief of Staff. By order of Major-General Hnnter: T. MELVIN, Assistant Adjutant- General. HARPER S FERRY, July 24, 186410 a. m. (Received 10.10 a. in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: The following statement is made by Colonel Schoonmaker, Four- teenth Pennsylvania Cavalry: On the evening of the 22d instant Colonel Powells brigade, of General Averells division, engaged the enemy near Newtown, seven miles south of Winchester, on the Strasburg road, but after a stubborn fight was compelled to return to Winchester, his ammunition having been exhausted. At daylight yesterday morning the enemy were reported advancing in force from Newtown in the direction of Winchester. Major-General Crook, who had arrived the evening before from Snickers Ferry, was in readiness to receive him at the time of my departure, 9 a. m. A lieutenant from Winchester last evening reports that General Crook brought on an engage- ment at noon yesterday, driving the enemy as far as Middletown, seven miles be- yond Newtown. The entire rebel force is reported in his front. He expects to resume the engagement this morning. His loss yesterday is estimated at 200 killed and wounded. D. HUNTER, Major-General, Commanding. HARPERS FERRY, July 24, 1864-b a. m. (Received 10.35 a. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Prisoners report the whole force which entered Maryland to be now in front of General Crook with instrnctions to hold the Shenan- doah Valley till driven out. They are engaged harvesting the crops. D. HUNTER, Major- General. HARPERS FERRY, July 24, 186411 a. in. (Received 11.14 a. in.) Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Following just received from General Crook, dated Winchester, 23d: There are rumors that apparently have foundation that Longstreet is in the Valley. As yet I am not prepared to say how far this may be true. D. HUNTER, Major- General Page 429 C~. XLIX] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNJON. 429 HARPERS FERRY, W. VA., July 24, 18648.30 p. m. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, (Received 8.45 ~. in.) Secretary of War: The operator at Martinsbnrg says it is reported b~ the offleers and men from the front that Crook has met with a disaster. Rumor says one of his brigades captured. Officers also report General Grai~t in Richmond, and whole rebel army moving down the Shenandoah Valley. I will telegraph again when I get more reliable informa- tion. D. HUNTER, Major- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 24, 186410 p. m. Major-General HUNTER, Harpers Ferry: We have dispatches from General Grants headquarters this after- noon. He is not in Richmond, and lie gives no intimation that the rebel army is moving down the Valley of the Si.ienandoah. Where was General Crook when you last heard from him, and in what di- rection was he operating? EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. HARPERS FERRY, W. VA., July 24, 186410.30 p. m. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, (Received 10.45 i~. in.) Secretary of War: Following just received from one of my aides at Martinsburg: The Second Brigade of cavalry has stampeded. I shall do all I can to check it. I have no official information from the front. All agree in saying that the rebel cavalry flanked our position. Will send you all the news I get. D. HUNTER, Major- General. HARPERS FERRY, W. VA., July 24, 186411 p. m. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: General Crook was at Winchester and operating south of that place. Have just received the following from my aide at Martins- burg: The stampede occurred by the rebel cavalry flanking our position by way of Ope- quon. Things are much stiller. I shall do my best to collect and arrange the force. The Second Brigade of cavalry is all that is in yet. I am awaiting official news from General Crook. D. HUNTER, Major- General Page 430 430 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. YA., MD., AND F~. [CRAP. XLIX. hARPERS FERRY, W. VA., July 24, 186411.30 p. m. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON,, Secretary of War: Following just received from my aide at Martinsburg: Colonel Mulligan dangerously wounded, perhaps mortally. There is undoubtedly a large rebel force in our front. Our forces hold their lines, except the cavalry, which has behaved disgracefully. D. HUNTER, ]llajor- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 24, 1864. Maj. Gen. GEORGE CROOK, Gomdg. Forces in Shenandoah Valley, Winchester, Va.: GENERAL: Your telegram of yesterdays date I have received. This telegram contained information valuable to the enemy, and was read by every operator from Grafton to Baltimore. In view of this, and of the further fact that messages are liable to be taken from the wires by those in the interests of the enemy, I suggest that here- after they be put in cipher, when important, and transmitted, so long as practicable, by couriers sent to these headquarters direct, it being but a few miles farther to this place than to Martinsburg. I am, very respectfully, general, your obedient servant, I). HUNTER, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, July 24, 1864. Maj. Gen. H. G. WRIGHT, Commanding, & c.: - Lieutenant-General Grant directs that the Sixth Corps immedP ately return to the Army of the Potomac. Brigadier-General Emory, with that portion of the Nineteenth Corps here, will report to Major- General Augur. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS SIXTH AND NINETEENTH CORPS, July 24, 1864. Col. J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant-General, Washington, D. C.: COLONEL: In reply to yours of the 23d instant, I have the honor to state that the troops of the Nineteenth Corps with my command comprise the Ninetieth New York Volunteers, Twenty-ninth Maine Volunteers, Thirtieth Massachusetts Volunteers. One hundred and fourteenth New York Volunteers, One hundred and sixteenth New York Volunteers, One hundred and fifty-third New York Volun- teers, Thirteenth Maine Volunteers, Fifteenth Maine Volunteers (four companies), Forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers (six com- panies), Eighth Vermont Volunteers, One hundred and sixtieth New York Volunteers, footing up 263 officers and 5,320 enlisted men present for duty. H. G. WR1GHT Major- General, Commanding Page 431 CHAP. XLLX.J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 431 ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTH CORPS, July 24, 1864. Brigadier-General Emory, commanding Nineteenth Corps, will report to Major-General Augur, commanding Department of Wash- ington, for orders. The command being now reduced to the Sixth Corps alone, Brigadier-General Ricketts will resume command of his division and Brigadier-General Wheaton of his brigade. Divis- ion commanders will report at once the progress made in obtaining clothing, supplies, & c., and also how soon the paying of the troops will be finished, specifying each brigade separately. By command of Major-General Wright: C. A. WHITTIER, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTH CORPS, July 24, 1864. Pursuant to instructions from headquarters of the army, the heavy artillery serving with this corps will remain in the defenses of Washington. The commanding officer of these regiments will report at once to Major-General Augur, commandiiig department. By command of Major-General Wright: C. A. WHITTIER, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS, Cumberland, July 24, 1864. Col. I. STOUGH, 153d Ohio National Guard, Paw Paw: It is directed that if you have not already made necessary details of men to complete the block-houses at Little Cacapon and Sir Johns Run, that you do so at once, as it is desired to have them done as soon as practicable. By order of Brigadier-General Kelley: C. A. FREEMAN, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIL. DIST. OF HARPERS FERRY, No. 20. Harpers Ferry, TY. Va., July 24, 1864. I. The following batteries will report at Camp Hill to Col. Sam- uel Graham, Fifth New York Artillery, at 5 p. m. to-day: First Kentucky Battery, Captain Glassie; Thirtieth ~ ew York Indepen- dent Battery, Lieutenant Carrolien. By command of Brigadier-General Howe: CII. HAMLIN, Assistant A~jutant-General Page 432 432 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA~, MD., AND PA. [cHAP. XLIX. JULY 24, 1864. Major-General AUGUR: Please have any dismounted cavalry detachments here remounted immediately, so that surplus horses can be sent to Army of the Po- tomac. General Hunter has been directed to send in any he has at Harpers Ferry. H. W. HALLECK Major-General and Chief of Staff. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 24, 1864. Maj. THOMAS WESTON, Eighteenth Massachusetts Vols.: MAJOR: The major-general commanding directs that you report, with your command, to Brigadier-General De Russy, commanding division, headquarters near Fort Corcoran, Va. Upon presentation of this to Captain Camp, assistant quartermaster at Soldiers Rest, you will be furnished with the necessary transportation. I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. (Same to Major Sperry, commanding One hundred and sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers.) HDQRS FIRST SEPARATE BRIGADE, 8TH ARMY CORPS, Relay House, Md., July 24, 1864. Lient. Col. SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General: COLONEL: The instructions of the major-general in relation to the disposition of the Eleventh Maryland in guarding the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad have been complied with, and three companies ordered to Monocacy Junction, three to Monrovia, and two to Mount Airy. The want of discipline and total ignorance of the ordinary duties of a soldier in this regiment, in my opinion, render them to- tally unfit for the duty assigned them, and I respectfully request that troops of some experience be sent me for the duty this regiment has been ordered to perform. One company of disciplined troops would render more efficient service than four companies of the Eleventh Maryland with their present loose discipline. I am of the opinion that the material is there to make soldiers,but they require constant and efficient attention for a time to make them of any sort of service to the Government. In their present condition they are an injury to the service. If they can be relieved by experienced troops and stationed at th~ Relay House I will make an effort to put them in condition ~for duty, and venture the assertioii that I can in a short time make a favorable change. But while serving in detachments as they are an effort would be useless. I feel it my duty to state that the force assigned me is entirely inadequate for the defense of the line under my command, and I respectfully request that additional troops be sent me as early as practicable. Efficient cavalry are as essential as infantry to properly discharge the duties of this com- mand. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, E. B. TYLER Brigadier- General, Comm an ding Page 433 CHAP. XLIX.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 433 HDQR~. FIRST SEPARATE BRIG., 8TH ARMY CORPS, Relay House, Md., July 24, 1864. Lieut. Col. S. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant A6~jutant-General: COLONEL: I have the hollor to report, 111 Compliance with instruc- tions from the commanding general, through Major Ross, that all the cavalry in my command were ordered to report to Captain Mc- Nulty, of the Twenty-first New York Cavalry. The report received by Major Keene of the enemy being in the vicinity of Moiiocacy Junction induced that officer to order Captain McNulty, with a por- tion of the men under his command, to go forward and ascertain the truth of the report. The absence of the captain prevents me from giving you an accurate report. His return is expected hourly, when a report will be promptly forwarded. From the best informa- tion I can obtain there are about 102 enlisted men aild 1 commis- sioned 6fficer from the various regiments of General Hunters com- mand. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, E. B. TYLER, Brigadier- General. CITY POINT, VA., July 25, 1864. President A. LINCOLN: After the late raid into Maryland had expended itself, seeing the necessity of having the four departments of the Susquehanna, the Middle, West Virginia, and Washington, under one head, I recom- mended that they be merged into one, and named General Franklin as a suitable person to command the whole. I still think it highly essential that these four departments should be in one command. I do not insist that the departments should be broken up, for do 1 insist upon General Franklin commanding. All I ask is that one gen- eral officer, in whom I and yourself have confidence, should comniand the whole. General Franklin was named because he was available and I know him to be capable and believe him to be trustworthy. It would suit me equally as well to call th~ four departments re- ferred to, a Military Division, and to have placed ill command of it General Meade. In this case I would suggest General Hancock for command of the Army of the leotomac, and General Gibbon for the command of the Second Corps. With General Meade in command of such a division, I would have every coilfidence that all the troops within the military division would be vised to the very best advantage from a personal examination of the ground, and [he] would adopt means of getting the earliest information of any advance of the enemy, and would prepare to meet it. During tho last raid the wires happened to be dOWil between hero and Fort Monroe, and the cable broken there and Cherrystone. This made it take from twelve to twenty-four hours each way for dis- patches to pass. Under such circumstances, it was difficult for me to give positive orders or directions, because I could not tell how the conditions might change during the transit of dispatches. Many reasons might be assigned for the changes here suggested, some of which I would not care to commit to paper, but would not hesitate 28 R RVOL XXXVII, PT I Page 434 434 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAI.. XLIX. to give verbally. I send this by Brigadier-General Rawlins, chief of staff, who will be able to give more information of the situation here than I could give you in a letter. Hoping that you will see this matter in the light I do, I have the honor of subscribing myself, & c., U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. CITY POINT,~VA., July 25, 186410.30 p. m (Received 2.25 p. in., 26th.) Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: If the enemy move back toward the Potomac he must be promptly met by Wright and all the force that can be collected. Dispatches being so long between here and Washington, orders must be given from there to meet pressing emergencies. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 25, 18643 p. m. (Received 11 p. in.) General RAWLINS: I am privately informed from Wright that the force under Gen- eral Crook in the Valley, which figures, in Hunters opinion, as 8,000 effectives, is in reality not over 4,000; many of them being also a poor quality of troops. No men of Crooks own division are there. It looks as if they had not yet all left the Ohio River. C. A. DANA. CITY POINT, VA., July 25, 186411 p. m. (Received 2.40 p. in. 2Gth.) Qu~ARTERMASTER-GENERAL U. S. ARMY: In former dispatches to you and General Rucker I stated that some of the transports in the Potomac could make a trip here with animals and forage, arid return in time to bring down the Sixth and Nineteenth Corps. There are very few now here. Events may make it necessary to have them here. General Grant directs me to state that he will not expect the troops now at or near Washington to return until further orders, and that most of the transports had better be sent here at once for use, if found necessary, in consequence of movements of the enemy toward your place. RUFUS INGALLS, Brigadier- General and Chief Quartermaster. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washin~ton, D. 0., July 25, 1864. Major-General AUGUR: GENERAL: The portion of the Nineteenth Army Corps and the cavalry which have been recently serving with Major-General Wright will again report to that officer for orders. By order of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adju taut- General Page 435 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 435 SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS HARDINS DIVISION, iNo. 87. July 25, 1864. 1. The First Vermont Artillery, Col. J. M. Warner comnianding, having reported for duty with this command, is hereby assigned to the Second Brigade of this division. 2. Col. J. M. Warner is hereby assigned to the command of the Second Brigade of this division, and will relieve Col. W. H. Hay- ward, One hundred and fiftieth Ohio National Guard. 3. Col. J. M. C. Marble, One hundred and fifty-first Ohio National Guard, is assigned to the command of the First Brigade in place of Col. J. M. Warner, assigned to the command of the Second Brigade. 4. The Fourteenth Michigan Battery, now at Fort Slocum, will move without delay to Fort De Russy and relieve a company of the One hundred and fifty-first Ohio National Guard at that post. The commanding officer will report in person to Colonel Marble. 5. The company at Fort De Russy which is relieved by the Four- teenth Michigan Battery will move without delay to Fort Sumner and report to Major Knap. 6. The Thirteenth Michigan Battery, at Fort Stevens, will be in readiness to move at 6 a. in. to-morrow, July 26, to Fort Foote, Md., and will report to Captain Barton, commanding that post. 7. The brigade quartermaster will furnish the necessary transpor- tation. By command of Brigadier-General Hardin: R. CHANDLER, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. HARDINS Djvisi4, 22D ARMY CORPS, DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, Colonel HAYWARD, Washington, D. 0., July 25, 1864. Second Brigade: I inclose orders placing Colonel Warner in command of the Sec- ond Brigad~ and moving the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Michigan Batteries. * This will leave your regiment and the First Vermont on that line. Colonel Warner will probably arrive with his regiment this afternoon; but in order to have those two batteries move promptly, you will please send them the orders and direct your quartermaster to furnish the necessary transportation. Instruct the commanding officer of Thirteenth Michigan Battery that he will move his company at 6 to-morrow morning to foot of Sixth-street wharf to take boat for Fort Foote, and your quartermaster will furnish the transportation for their baggage, & c., to that point. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. CHANDLER, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY - CORPS, Col. WILLIAM GAMBLE, July 21i, 1864, Commanding Gamp Stoneman: COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you send all mounted cavalry in your camp, properly organized, to report for * See ante Page 436 436 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. duty to Major-General Wright, commanding Sixth Corps, near Georgetown, July 26, a. m. All cavalry officers fit for duty belong- ing to the Army of the Potomac in your command will be sent with this cavalry. The command should move from your camp between the hours of 2 and 3 a. m. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. WASHINGTON, July 25, 18641.55 p. m. Major-General HUNTER, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.: The Secretary of War directs me to say that summary punishment, by drum-head court-martial, should be imposed upon those of your command who are guilty of cowardice in the face of the enemy. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. WHEELING, W. VA., July 25, 1864. (Received 7.35 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: The following dispatch just received from Brigadier-General Kel- ley, at Cumberlaud, Md.: It is reported that a severe action was fought yesterday near Winchester between General Crook and General Early, and that Crook was defeated with great loss, and is retreating on Harpers Ferry. The wires ceased to work to Martinsburg about 12 oclock. I am exceedingly apprehensive Early will turn his course west. If he does, I have no force with which to repel him. He may go to the Ohio River, destroying the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in his march. Something should be promptly done. I have no communication with General Hunter. A. I. BOREMAN, Governor. HARPERS FERRY, July 25, 18643 a. m. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Following just received from Crook: BUNKER hILL, July 24, 1864. Major-General HUNTER: A very large force of the enemy attacked me to-day at Winchester. I fo.ught them until they turned both of my flanks. when I fell back to this place. I shall make a stand here, as this is the only defensible place between Winchester and Martinsburg. The enemy followed me some eight miles this side of Winchester with a small force. I will telegraph you at more length to-morrow. D. HUNTER, .Miajor- General Page 437 CnAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 487 HARPERS FERRY, W. VA., July 25, 18649 a. m. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Just received the following from Crook, dated Bunker Hill, 6 a. m. 25th: Picket skirmishing has commenced this morning. It is very rainy and disagree~ able. I cannot tell yet what they will develop, but will keep you posted from time to time. D. HUNTER, Major-General. HARPERS FERRY, July 25, 186412 noon. Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretarg of War: Have just received the following from General Crook, dated Mar- tinsburg, 11.30 a. m. 25th The enemy seems to be following me in force with infantry and cavalry. I suppose they have been working around to my left and right both, as they drove back my cavalry sent out on both flanks. I can not retire to Harpers Ferry, as that would be a flank movement of eighteen miles, and they would have but little farther to go from Winchester than I would from here. I would have retired to Harpers Ferry yesterday, but the enemy were in too strong force on my left. The route is via Williamsport, with safety. I shall feel them here until they develop Lheir strength. I have ordered General Crook to cross the Potomac and fall back on Maryland Heights. D. HUNTER, Mojor- General. CAMDEN STATION, July 25, 186412.25 p. m. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Under advice of military authorities our trains east and west were held at Cumberland and Harpers Ferry last night. At 1.41 this a. m. our Martiusburg agent advises that the military are loading all their stores to send away. General Kelley states at 1.30 a. in., in response to our inquiry, that rumors are to the effect that the enemy are driving our troops back, aiid that they are now at Bunker Hill. Statements are also made that the rebels, with new and additional troops, and in superior strength, attacked our forces at Winchester yesterday morning, and were pressing them at the close of the day toward the Baltimore and Ohio road. I trust General Hunter has advised you promptly and fully, as the early reappear- ance of the enemy north of Winchester in sufficient strength for offensive operations may indicate serious designs. J. W. GARRETT, President. CONFIDENTIAL.] WAR DEPARTMENT, July 25, 18643.05 p. in. JOHN W. GARRETT, Esq., Baltimore: The Department has received reports from General Hunter of the movement you mention. The contingency of return is not unex- pected, and the forces at our disposal will be cmployed to meet it. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War Page 438 4~8 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. (OHAP. XLtx. CAMDEN STATION, Jnly 25, 1864. (Received 5.55 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Our agent at Harpers Ferry telegraphs at 4.20 p. in. as follows: I have just had a conversation with Major-General Hunter in regard to condi- tion of affairs along the line of the road. The general informs me that General Crook has been driven out of Martinsburg, and has, crossed over to Maryland at Williamsport, and that Martinsburg is now occupied by the enemy. The general advises that no trains be run farther west than this place, and no trains to come east of Cumberland, and that it would be well to have all companys property in readiness to send off at the shortest notice from this place. The general has no knowledge of the enemy advancing on this post in force at present, but has ordered all Government property loaded up and sent to Maryland side, ready to be sent east in case it should become necessary to evacuate Harpers Ferry, which I think will be done soon. J. DONAHOO. The usual disposition seems to prevail regarding Harpers Ferry. I trust unnecessary destruction of property will not be ordered. I learn from General Tyler that he has no cavalry but a few unreli- able stragglers from General Hunters department for scouting from the month of the Monocacy east, and from these stragglers he has had no recent report. Some force should be on duty in that terri- tory, or surprise movements may be effected by the enemy. Clen- denin~llinois) cavalry are now in Baltimore. It is reported that a large portion of Geiijeral Hunters forces were not in the movement on Winchester which has been repulsed. J. W. GARRETT, President. GENERAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERALS OFFICE, No. 234. Washington., July 25, 1864. I. Bvt. Maj. Gen. George Crook, U. S. Volunteers, is specially assigned by the President to command in the Department of West Virginia, with the rank of brevet major-general. II. By direction of the President, Bvt. Maj. Gen. W. H. Emory, U. S. Volunteers, is assigned to duty according to his brevet of major-general. By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HARPERS FERRY, July 25, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY: Crook has been fighting the enemy south of Bunker Hill, but I do not know the result as yet. D. HUNTER, Major-General Page 439 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.~UNION. 439 HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Washington, D. C., July 25, 1S64. Brig. Gen. W. H. EMORY, Commanding Nineteenth Army Corps: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs, in accord- ance with instructions from headquarters of the army, that you report with your command to Maj. Gen. H. G. Wright, U. S. Vol- unteers, for orders. I am, general, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTH AND NINETEENTH CORPS, July 25, 1864. The Sixth and Nineteenth Corps (including Kenlys brigade) and the cavalry recently attached to this command will be immediately pre- pared for the field. Four days subsistence from to-morrow morning on the person, and the usual supplies of forage and subsistence (eight days of the latter) in the wa~ons will be procured. Fifty rounds of ammunition on the person of the troops, and sixty rounds in the wagons will be procured. Everything must be obtained between this and to-morrow morning. Three days grain will be the limit of the forage of the cavalry. The artillery will be provided with am- munition and supplies in full. The necessity of all the troops being prepared to move at an early hour to-morrow morning is impressed upon all commanders and staff officers concerned. Brig. Gen. J. B. Ricketts will assume command of the Sixth Corps, and Brig. Gen. F. Wheaton of the Third Division of that corps. By command of Maj. Gen. H. G. Wright: C. A. WHITTIER, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. CUMBERLAND, MD., July 25, 18649 p. m. (Received I a. m. 26th.) Major-General HALLECK Chief of Staff: I am cut off again from General Hunter. You, of course, have been advised of the state of affairs at Martinsburg and vicinity. I am left with only four regiments (three of which are 100 .days men, their time expiring in about twenty days) to guard the military road and protect West Virginia and Western Maryland from Sleepy Creek to the Ohio River. Is there any force in Ohio or Indiana that can be sent me? I think that a force will be sent up this way to destroy the railroad and canal and public stores. I am sending west from here and New Creek all public property as fast as possible. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CAMDEN STATION, July 25, 1864. Brig. Gen. B. F. KELLEY, Commanding. May we ask your prompt advice as to whether or not our road is again at once threatened by enemy, so that we may arrange for say Page 440 440 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. lug our valuable properties from falling into their hands. It is now 12.45 a. in., and I await your response in our telegraph office here with anxiety. W. P. SMITH. CUMBERLAND, July 25, 18643 p. in. JOHN W. GARRETT, Baltimore: What steps have been taken to re-enforce General Hunter? Un- less he is re-enforced promptly, so as to enable him to take the offen- sive, I fear the railroad west of Ma.rtinsburg will be destroyed as well as the canal. My force is so small and scattered I cannot pro- tect these great works if the enemy are permitted to occupy the country in the vicinity of Harpers Ferry, Martinsburg, and Win- chester without being pushed by our troops. I know of no force that can be sent me from the West. Please do all in your power to enable me to prevent the destruction of railroad and canal. We will remove public property and railroad equipment to a place of safety. Please answer. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CAMDEN STATION, Jnly 25, 1864. (Received 10 p. in.) General B. F. KELLEY, Gum berlan d: YoU have doubtless been a(lvised of the repulse of General Crook at Martinsburg. I trust you will be enabled to protect the road as far east as Back Creek. There are now large forces available at Harpers Ferry, Washington, & c., and I trust you will be fully able to protect that portion of the line which, with the road cut at Mar- tinsburg, will now be under your control. J. W. GARRETT. CUMBE~LAND, July 25, 18642 p. in. Governor BOREMAN, - Wheeling: It is reporte(l that a severe action was fought yesterday near Winchester between the forces of General Crook and General Early, and that Crook was defeated with great loss, and is retreat- ing on Harpers Ferry. The wires ceased to work to Martinsburg about 12 oclock. I am exceedingly apprehensive Early will turn his course west. If he does, I have no force with which to repel him. He may go to the Ohio River, destroying the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in his march. Something should be promptly done. I have no communication with General Hunter. I wish you would communicate with the Secretary of War. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General Page 441 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 441 CUMBERLAND, Jnly 2.5. 186410 a. m. Brigadier-General SULLIVAN, Oakland: It is reported this a. m. that General Crook was badly beaten yes- terday near Winchester, losing heavily both officers and men. He fell back last night to Bunker Hill. It is believed that Early has been re-enforced. Colonel Mulligan and young Nugent mortally wounded and in the hands of the eneniy. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CUMBERLAND, July 25, 18643 p. m. Colonel Roy, New Greek: Our forces have been driven back after a severe fight near Win- chester. It is supposed the rebels again occupy Martinsburg, as the telegraph wires ceased to work about noon to-day. Be on the alert and have your command in proper order. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. CUMBERLAND, July 25, 186411 a. m. Colonel STOUGH, Paw Paw, via No. 12: It is reported our forces are being driven back on Martinsburg. Be on the alert. Give this information to your other posts. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. HAGERSTOWN, July 25, 1864. Maj J. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-General: Crook and Averell were attacked by a superior force yesterday near Winchester, and obliged to fall back. This is reliable. Strag- gling soldiers and citizens report that Lee is in the Valley with a large force. Our cavalry appear to have acted badly. I have sent scouts to ascertain the facts. Will let you know when I hear any- thing reliable. We have the fords along the river well guarded. E. C. WAT K INS, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. Lieutenant-Colonel Vernon is in command at Hagerstown. HAGERSTOWN, July 25, 1864. Maj. JOHN S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant- General: General Crook has checked the rebels on the heights this side of Martinsburg. General Hunter is marching to his support with the troops about Harpers Ferry and, a portion of the Sixth Corps. I do not think the enemy will attempt to cross the river. All stragglers are being sent back to theiront. E. C. WATKINS, Acting Assistant Adjatant- General Page 442 442 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. Major SCHULTZE, HAGERSTOWN, Jitly 25, 1864. Assistant Adjutant-General: No necessity for a scare. I left Martinsburg this morning. Crook was whipped yesterday at Winchester by a superior force; re-en- forced. The present scare is occasioned by the cavalry abandoning the train when it was attacked beyond Bunker Hill. There is every indicatio~i, however, of the enemy advancing. I will be here all day and perhaps longer. Cannonading can be heard here distinctly now, WM. H. BOYD, Colonel Twenty-first Pennsylvania Cavalry. Mr. GARRETT, JULY 25, 1864. President Baltimore and Ohio Railroad: Is the communication between here and Harpers Ferry interrupted by the storm or rebels? The commissary has a large drove of cattle at Ellicotts Mills; had they better go on or return ? LEW. WALLACE, Major- General of Volunteers. CAMDEN STATION, July 25, 1864. Major-General WALLACE: Mr. Garrett is not now here. The interruption to telegraphic communication is only partial, caused entirely by storm. We work to Frederick and he works west to Cuniberland. J. J. G. RILEY, Superintendent Telegraph. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., July 25, 1864. Maj.~ Gen. LEW. WALLACE, Gommanding Middle Department, Baltimore, Md.: GENERAL: I have been informed that there is a detachment of the First New York (Lincoln) Cavalry and one of the Twenty-first New York Cavalry at the Relay House. Please order them to this point at once, also any other detachments belonging to regiments serving in this department that may be within tl~e limL of your department. I am, general, most respectfully, your obedient servant, D. HUNTER, Major- General, Commanding. HDQRS. FIRST SEPARATE BRIGADE, 8TH ARMY CORPS Relay House, July 25, 1864. Lient. Col. S. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General: COLONEL: From information I regard as reliable, I am led t~ be- lieve that the enemy may be expected in my front any moment; and with nothing but raw militia to gllar(l or give information of th Page 443 CHAP. XLIX.1 44~) 0 CO1~RESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. approhcli of the enemy, I respectfully request that a sufficient foice of reliable cavalry be sent me to properly scout the approach to jny line. The picked-up cavalry, sent out under Captain McNulty some days since, have not yet returned, and I have apprehensions that they have gone to General Hunter, leaving me entirely without means of obtaining information. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, E. B. TYLER, Brigadier- General, [First indorsement.] General WALLACE: Shall I order the First Delaware Cavalry to General Tyler? Respectfully, ~. B. LAWRENCE. [Second indorsement.] Order Clendenins (Eighth Illinois) cavalry to report to General Tyler at once. LEW. WALLACE. JULY 25, 1864. Brig. Gen. E. B. TYLER, Relay House: Four companies of the First Regiment Eastern Shore Maryland Volunteers are ordered to report to you at once. Send six com- panies same regiment, under Major Keene, to the Monocacy and vi- cinity, where most needed at once, and make frequent reports of the movements of the enemy. Regiment~ are now coming by which I can speedily re-enforce you. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, hId.. July 25, 1864. Brig. Gen. H. H. LOCKWOOD, Oomdg. Third Separate Brigade, Baltimore, hid.: GENERAL: I am dir by Major-General Wallace to request you to ascertain and report at once the effective strength of the guards at the bridge~ on the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti- more Railroad over the Back, Bush, and Gunpowder Rivers; also, the disposition of the troops at Havre de Grace, and whethier the in- structions heretofore given from these headquarters in regard to keeping a company constantly on the boat are still observed. General Lockwood is also requested to present his views as to the propriety of strengthening the guards at the above-named places. It is believed that the bridges at Bush and Gunpowder Rivers can better be guarded by the use of small row-boats, to patrol at night along and under the bridges. These boats can easily be l)rocured at or near the places named, and you are hereby authorized to take pos- session of, say, two for each bridge. You will receipt for the boats and use them until further orders. I am, general, very i~espectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 444 444 OPERATIONs IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., ANt PA. [CHAP. XLIX. SPEr~IAL ORDERS, ~ IIDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., 8TH ARMY CORPS, No. 184. * Baltimore, July 25, 1864. * * * * * * 3. The One hundred and ninety-fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Mili- tia (100-days service), Col. J. W. Fisher, commanding, having reported at these headquarters, in obedience to orders of Major- General Conch, is hereby assigned to the Third Separate Brigade, Eighth Army Corps, and will report to Brig. Gen. H. H. Lockwood. 4. The One hundred and ninety-fourth Regiment Pennsylvania Militia (100-days service), Col. James Nagle commanding, having reported to these headquarters, in obedience to orders of Major- General Conch, is hereby assigned to the Third Separate Brigade, Eighth Army Corps, and will report to Brig. Gen. H. H. Lockwood. * * * * * * * 9. Companies C, E, F, and K, First Regiment Eastern Shore Maryland Volunteers, will be put en route at once to proceed to the Relay House, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and report to Brig. Gen. E. B. Tyler, commanding First Separate Brigade. The quartermas- ters department will furnish the necessary transportation. Brig. Gen. H. H. Lockwood is charged with the execution of this order. * * * * * * * 11. Lieut. Col. D. R. Clendenin, commanding detachment Eighth Illinois Cavalry, is hereby ordered to proceed at once to the Relay House, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and report to Brig. Gen. E. B. Tyler, commanding First Separate Brigade. The command will march with three days rations and forage, and 100 rounds of ammunition per man. The quartermasters (lepartment will furnish the necessary transportation. Brig. Gen. H. H. Lockwood is charged with the execution of this order. * * * * * * By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 26, 1864. Lieut.Gen. U. S. GRANT, City Point, Va.: General Rawhins arrived this morning. The President desires you to name, if you can, a time when it would be convenient for you to meet him in person at Fortress Monroe after Thursday morning. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. Hon. E. CITY POINT, VA., Jniy 26, 18649 p. m. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: I will meet the President at Fortress Monroe at any time that will suit his convenience after about next Friday. I am commencing movements to-night froni which I hope favorable results. They may have the effect of drawing the enemy back from Maryland. I am also sending the Nineteenth Corps and five or six veteran regiments of cavalry to Washington. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General Page 445 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 445 WASHINGTON, July 26, 186411 a. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: In view of the return of the enemy with re-enforcements, as stated in dispatches which have been sent to you, General Wright has moved out this morning on the Rockville road toward the Monoc- acy, to form a junction with Hunter at such point as the latter may direct. The Sixth Corps is reduced to a little over 11,000. With the detachment of the Nineteenth Corps and from here he will have, in all, about 19,000, including cavalry, which, being made up of fragments, is not very reliable. To give General Wright any cavalry at all, it was necessary to retain the detachments which you ordered back to the Army of the Potomac. If Early has been re- enforced, as stated from several reliable sources, Hunter and Wright will not be strong enough to meet him in the field. I therefore sub- mit to your consideration the importance of sending a force large enough to prevent his again devastating Maryland and Pennsylva- nia. All information we receive is immediately telegraphed to you. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. CITY POINT, VA., July 26, 186412.30 p. m. Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: General Crooks dispatches indicate the probability of another raid north by the enemy. It takes a long time for dispatches to come here and go back, during which conditions may change; conse- quently it is absolutely necessary that some one in Washington should give orders and make dispositions of all the forces within reach of the line of the Potomac. No force has gone from here to re-enforce Early, unless it may be odd regiments. Deserters come in every day, enabling us to keep track of every change the enemy makes. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. CITY POINT, VA., July 26, 18647 p. m. Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: I am ordering forward the Nineteenth Corps. Several thousand will embark to-night and early in the morning. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. CITY POINT, VA., July 26, 18647 p. m. (Received 5 a. m. 27th.) Major-General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: Six regiments of cavalry will leave here to-morrow, in addition to the Nineteenth Corps. U. S. GRANT, Lieuteiaiutt- General Page 446 446 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [Ca& p. XLIX. CITY POINT, VA., July 26, 1864. Major-General MEADE, Commanding, & c.: The enemy are again advancing down the Shenandoah Valley. They were last night north of Winchester. Hasten off the cavalry that goes to Washington under my recent order. If they can start to-morrow they may render great service. U. S. GRANT, Liey tenant- General. CITY POINT, VA., July 26, 1864. Major-General BUTLER, Commanding, & e.: The enemy are again advancing down the Shenandoah Valley, and, it is said, with re-enforcements from Lees army. Everybody is scared and wants re-enforcements. Send all of the Nineteenth Corps that can possibly be dispensed with at once. Commence embarking them to-night. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. CITY POINT, VA., July 26, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Fortress Monroe: Send all the troops from the Department of the Gulf passing Fort- ress Monroe directly to Washington unless you receive other orders. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, July 26, 1864. Major-General AUGUR: Please send cavalry scouts to Leesburg, Aldie, & c., to give notice any movement of enemy through the Blue Ridge. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. [Indorsement.] Colonel Lazelle ordered to send scouts 1. L5 p. in. J. H. T[AYLOR]. General AUGUR, . WASHINGTON, July 26, 1864. Commanding, & c.: A telegraph operator has left this evening for Poolesville. A picket of a dozen or fifteen cavalry should be sent to occupy that place in order that communication be kept up with that part of the line. If you have none on this side, make a (letail from south of the river. The picket must be established. H. W. HALLECK, ]lfojor-Generui an(l Chief of Staff Page 447 CHAP. XLLX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 447 HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CoRPs, July p26, 1864. Major ECKERT, U. S. Military Telegraph: MAJOR: Your communication is received. I am directed to in- form you that all the available cavalry of this department has been sent to General Wright, Sixth Army Corps, which is ~now moving out on the Rockville pike. The operator can get an escort there, and will experience no difficulty in reaching Poolesville. I am, very respectfully, your obedient sQrvant, C. H. RAYMOND, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Washington, July 26, 1864. (Received 11 a. in.) Brigadier-General HARDIN, Commanding Division: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs, in accordance with instructions from headquarters of the army, that you send the heavy artillery regiments which have reported to you (First Ver- mont and Ninth New York) to report to Major-General Wright for temporary duty. They will carry such transportation, ammunition, and supplies as they have, obtaining whatever in addition is needed from the corps. Major-General Wright is moving now on the Rock- ville pike. Very respectfully, general, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. [Indorsement.] HDQRS. HARDINS DIVISION, 22D ARMY CORPS, DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, Washington, D. C., July 26, 186411.30 a. m. In compliance with the within order the First Vermont Artillery will move as soon as possible and join General Wright as directed. The command of Second Brigade will devolve on Colonel Hayward. By command of Brigadier-General Hardin: R. CHANDLER, Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. HARDINS DIVISION, 22D ARMY CORPS, DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, Washington, D. C.,.July 26, 18Q1. Col. W. H. HAYWARD, Second Brigade: The general commanding directs that in consequence of the re- moval of the First Vermont Artillery you will distribute the troops now in your coniniand in such a way that. the several forts will be as well manned as possible, keeping in mind that Forts Slocum and Stevens shall be the strongest. Perhaps the following may be a proper disposition : Two companies at Fort Stevens, two companie Page 448 448 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. at Fort Slocum, one company at Fort Totten, and one company at each of the other forts. You will send a report of such distri- bution, giving the company (by letter) and its commanding officer, as soon as possible after you have completed it. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. CHANDLER, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. HARDINS DIVIsIoN, 22D ARMY CORPS, DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, Col. C. M. ALEXANDER, Washington, D. C., July 26, 1864. Second District of Columbia Volunteers: The general commanding directs that you move your regiment without delay to the First Brigade and establish it in camp between Forts Sumner and Mansfield. The regiment will march by the way of Forts De Russy and Reno, on the Military road. Send a staff officer in advance to Fort Reno to meet Captain Markle, acting assistant inspector-general, who will assist in selecting a camping ground. The regiment should move as soon as possible. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. CHANDLER, Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHIN& TON, 22D ARMY CORPS, COMMANDING OFFICER, July 26, 1864. Gamp Barry: SIR: The major-geiieral commanding directs that you send Cap- tain Tafts battery (12-pounders), Fifth New York Artillery, to re- port for duty to Major-General Wright, commanding Sixth and Nineteenth Corps. The battery should move at once, and an officer should be sent ahead of it to ascertain the exact position of General Wrights column, if he is in motion, on the Rockville pike. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Col. WILLIAM GAMBLE, 26, 1864. Commanding Camp Stoneman: COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you send every mounted man in your camp, fit for duty, to report to Major- General Wright, on the Rockville pike. It is especially required that Captain Leiper, Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry, report with his detachment. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff an(1 Assistant Adjutant-General Page 449 CH~. XLIX] CORRESPONIYENCE, ETC.UNION. 449 HDQRS. DEPT. oF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 26, 1864. Col. WILLIAM GAMBLE, Eighth illinois Gavairy, Corndg. at Camp Stoneman: COLoNEL: The major-general commanding directs me to inform YOU that no (letachments of mounted men, no matter what regiments they belong to, are to be detained at Camp Stoneman. You will, at once, send a picket of an officer and fifteen enlisted men to occupy Poolesville. A telegraph operator has been sent to that point, and it is necessary that communication be kept up on that portion of the line. This detachment must move at once. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 26, 1864. Major WAITE, Comdg. Detach. Eighth illinois Cavalry, Camp Relief: You will proceed at once with that portion of your regiment in your command to Muddy Branch, Md., and relieve Major Thomp- son and his command from the duty of picketing the fords of the Potomac from the mouth of the Monocacy to Great Falls. You will send to these headquarters timely notice of the approach of the enemy to any of the fords, and take every precaution to prevent any of your detachments from being cut off. You kill also communicate to Major-General Wright, commanding U. S. forces in Maryland, any information concerning the enemys movements that is likely to in- terest him. Leave in your camp sufficient of your convalescents and dismounted men to guard it. While your command is preparing to move, come yourself to my headquarters. Respectfullf, yours, C. C. AUGUR, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 26, 1864. General DE Russy, C~ommanding, & c., near Fort ~Jorcoran: Send the heavy artillery regiments that reported to you yester- day back to General Wright at once, for temporary service with him. In case General Wrights command has moved, when they reach Tennallytown, they will follow it on the Rockville road. Let them take with them such transportation as they brought, and also the ammunition. C. C. AUGIJR, Major-General. Please acknowledge the receipt of this. 29 R RVOL XXXvII, PT Page 450 450 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX. HEADQUARTERS DE RUSSYS DIVISION, Near Fort Corcoran, Va?, July 26, 1864. Col. R. S. MACKENZIE, Oornmanding Second Connecticut Heavy Artillery: SIR: In obedience to instructions this morning received from Maj. Gen. C. C. Augur, commanding Twenty-second Army Corps, you will at once proceed with your regiment to report to Ma.j. Gen. H. G. Wright, commanding the Sixth Army Corps, now en route for Rockyille, Md. The sick of your command will be left in the hos- pital of the First Brigade. Transportation will be supplied you by the assistant quartermaster of the First Brigade of this division, which you will see returned to this command as soon as you reach the Sixth Corps. If, upon your arrival at Tennallytown, General Wrights comAiand shall have marched, you will follow it on the Rockville road and overtake it as soon as possible. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. A. DE RUSSY Brigadier- General, Comman~ling. (Same to Maj. Charles Burgess, Ninth New York Heavy Artillery, Third Brigade.) HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Col. HENRY 1W. LAZELLE, July 26, 1864. Commanding Cavalry Brigade, Falls Church: COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you send cavalry scouts to Leesburg, Aldie, and that vicinity, to give notice of any movement of the enemy through the Blue Ridge. The scouts should be sufficient in number and of such a character as to make it impossible for the enemy to move in force, as indicated above, without detection. Very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY BRIGADE, Near Fort Buffalo, Va., July 26, 1864. Lient. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General: COLONEL: I have the honor to report that the party sent to the Rapidan has returned. The officer in command reports having pushed forward to within one-half mile of the station at the cross- ing. The bridge is completed and cars are running to Culpeper Court-House, chiefly freight trains hauling forage and stores. There are 200 cavalry at Culpeper and about three companies at the Rapidan Station. A scout of the Sixth Virginia Cavalry was cap~ tured. He reports the concentration of Ewells corps immediately to the west of Manassas Gap; that supplies are sent them from Cul- peper Court-House. Scouts have been sent out toward Blue Ridge in the direction of the gaps. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. M. LAZELLE Colonel Sixteenth N. Y. Vol. Cay., Comdg. Cay. Brig Page 451 CH~. XLIX.~ CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. Thi HARPERS FERRY, W. VA., July 26, 18641.30 a. m. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Just received the following from General Crook, dated Martins- burg, 4 p. m. 25th: From the appearance of the enemys line yesterday at Winchesterits length, solidity, and freshnessI think that other troops than those engaged in the late raid have re-enforced Early. His infantry line was four miles in length, two ranks, with strong skirmish line in front. Prisoners report that Early has been re-enforced by Hill. Trains have gone toward Wihliamsport. Nothing left in Martinsburg. I have stayed here so late in order to make the enemy develop his force. He has stretched out his cavalry and opened his artillery. After holding him two hours his infantry has arrived and his batteries been increased. It is reported that the enemy are passing on our flanks, and it may be that I have risked a great deal in waiting here. I cannot put this in cipher, as no operator is present. D. HUNTER, Major- General. HARPERS FERRY, W. VA., July 26, 186412.30 p. m. (Received 1.10 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Following just received from Crook, dated Williamsport, 8 a. m. 26th: I have the honor to report that I have crossed the river at this place this morn- ing. and am moving toward Harpers Ferry, leaving the cavalry to picket the river. I have directed Crook to take position in the gap of the South Mountain. D. HUNTER, Major- General. WASHINGTON, July 26, 186410.30 a. in. Major-General HUNTER, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.: General Wrights force has moved this morning on the Rockville r)ike, with orders to effect a junction with you at the Monocacy, Point of Rocks, South Monntain, Harpers Ferry, or such other point as you may direct. Telegrams to the Monocacy Station will probThly reach him soonest. It is possible that the enemy will pass through the Blue Ridge, aini endeavor I () Cross the Potomac between here and Harpers Ferry. In that case he should be met, if possible, at the crossing. In any event, General Grants directions are that your forces cover Washington and Baltimore. It is most desirable that we have to send to General Grant as early and as reliable infor- mation as possible of the enemys force. H. W. HALLECK, Major-Gcaeral and Chief of Staff Page 452 452 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [dH~. XUX. HARPERS FERRY, W. VA., July 26, 186411.30 a. in. (Received 12 in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: Your dispatch of 10.30 a. in. received. Our scouts are out be- yond Charlestown, and see nothing of the euemy. I do not believe they are going through the Blue Ridge south of this. If they cross into Maryland at all it will be by the upper fords. I am endeavoring to ascertain General Crooks position, and will give him orders ac- cording to our directions. We heard firing yesterday afternoon pre- vious to Crooks last dispatch (4 p. in.). From not hearing any to-day we presume he is safely across the Potomac, but will notify you of this in a short time. D. HUNTER, Major- General. HARPERS FERRY, W. VA., July 26, 18643.30 p. in. (Received 4 p. in.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff: Our scouts south of Charlestown report that a portion of the enemys force is moving toward Snickers Gap. I will move out in the morning toward Frederick and meet General Wright as he comes from Rockville, bringing, if necessary, Crooks force from South Mountain. I suppose you wish me to leave a sufficient force here to secure Harpers Ferry. D. HUNTER, Major- General. WASHINGTON, July 26, 186410 p. in. Major-General HUNTER, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.: It is important that Maryland Heights be held with force enough at least to prevent a coup de main. So long as operating forces are within assisting distance the danger will not be great. H. W. HALLECK Major-General and Chief of Staff. HARPERS FERRY, W. VA., July 26, 186411 p. in. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLEcK, Oh ief of Staff: General Crooks command is in much better shape than I ex- pected. His infantry generally has behaved well; the cavalry offi- cers miserably. We will move as rapidly as possible toward Gen- eral Wright. D. HUNTER, Major-General. Page 453 CHAP. XLIX.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC .UNLON. 453 HARPERS FERRY, July 26, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. W. AVERELL, Commanding Cavalry, Hagerstown: General Hunter directs that you picket the river from Hancock to Shepherdstown. General Duffi6 is ordered with me toward Pooles- yule, there to form a junction with General Wright. What will be done then time will develop. Yours, very respectfully, GEORGE CROOK, Brevet Major- General. SPECIACORDERS,) HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF KANAWHA, DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, No. . ) July 26, 1864. The First and Second Cavalry Divisions, under Brigadier-Generals Averell and Duffi6, will be left to picket the fords on the Potomac River. General Averell will picket the fords from Downsvifle up the river as far as there is any probability of the enemys crossing; headquarters at or near Hagerstown. General Duffi6 will picket the fords from D9wnsville down the river as far as Harpers Ferry; headquarters at or near Sharpsburg. By command of Bvt. Maj. Gen. George Crook: rJAS. L. BOTSFORD,] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF HARPERS FERRY, Harpers Ferry, July 26, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER LOUDOUN RANGERS, PoTht of Rocks: Proceed with all of your command to Edwards Ferry, cross the river at that point, and move to Hillsborough. Gain what informa- tion you can with reference to any enemy being between the Bull Run and South Mountains, and report it to these headquarters as soon as practicable. Answer the receipt of this order. A. P. HOWE, Brigadier- General. HDQRS. INDEPENDENT LOUDOUN VIRGINIA RANGERS, Point of Rocks, July 26, 1864. Brigadier-General HOWE, Commanding: My command, agreeably to your order, left this place at 5.30 p. in.- DANL. M. KEYES, Captain, Commanding. WASHINGTON, July 26, 186412.30 p. in. General KELLEY, Cumberland, Md.: General Heintzelinan has been directed to give you all the assist~ ance possible from his department. H. ~. HALLECK, Major-General all(l Chief of SUff Page 454 454 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND 1~A. [CHAP. & LIX. HARPERS FERRY, Jidy 26, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY, Cumberiand: General Crook is within communicating distance of the Ferry to- night. His losses not yet estimated~ Probably not large, numeri- cally. He loses some valuable officersColonel Mulligan, badly wouiided, in hands of enemy; Colonel Thoburn probably captured; Lieutenant Nugent believed to be killed. No losses in artillery or transportatioii. Re-enforcements are moving from the east to report to General Hunter. Geiieral Averell, with cavalry force, has gone to Hancock to remain in vicinity for the present. Force and inten- tions of enemy not yet developed. Will keel) you a(lYised of move- inents here. T. MELVIN, Assistant Adjutant-General. CUMBERLAND, July 26, 186410.30 a. in. J. B. FORD, Esq., Wheeling: Nothing iiew this a. in.; no communication from below No. 12. Have sent the iron-clad cars to Back Creek on reconnaissance. I feel very apprehensive that the road will be destroyed. I have but a small force. Please keep me advised of any news from Baltimore or Harpers Ferry. B. F. KELLEY, Please show this to the Governor. Brigadier-General. CUMBERLAND, July 26, 18649 a. in. Brigadier-General SULLIVAN, Oakland: Nothing from below this a. in.; telegraph not working below No. 12. Crook was bein~ driven through Martinsburg yesterday at 12 oclock when the wires went down. B. F. KELLEY, Briaadier- General. NEW CREEK, July 26, 1864. General KELLEY: I have jnst arrived at this post with my command and ieport to you for orders, as you directed. R. STEVENSON. Colonel, Coruinan ding. CUMBERLAND, July 26, 1864. Colonel STEVENSON, New Creek, W. Va.: Your coinmaiid will go into camp and you will assume command of all the troops at New Creek. retaining Lieutenant-Colonel Hoy as commandant of the post.. By order of Brigadier-General Kelley C. A. FREEMAN, Lieutenant and J c/tug Assistant Adjutant- General Page 455 CHAP. XL1X.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 455 BACK CREEK, July 26, 1864. (Received 11.50 p. in.) General B. F. KELLEY: I was within three miles of Martinsburg and found about 200 of the enemy on the track. They occupy Martinsburg. I returned to Back Creek and will remain there until morning. It is rumo~ed that they will attack Back Creek in the morning. P. B. PETRIE, Captain, Commanding Iron -dads. NEW CREEK, July 26, 1864. General KELLEY: I have every assurance that McNeill is preparing to make a raid on the Alleghany iMlountains. There are some 250 head of cattle out there which will frill into his hands unless attended to. If the men could be spared from this place, there might be a trap laid to catch him out there. Say 200 or 300 infantry. A. HINKLE. PITTSBURG, July 26, 1864. COMMANDING OFFICER, Cumberland, Md.: It is reported a force of rebels are at Romney. Telegraph full particulars at once. THOS. A. ROWLEY, Brigadier-General. CUMBERLAND, July 26, 18642 p. m. Brigadier-General ROWLEY, Pittsburg: Your telegram received. No rebel force has yet been reported at Romney, but We are momentarily expecting them to assail us at some point west of Hancock. Have you any force you could send me, to be returned after this emergency? I am cut off from General Hunter and have but a small force. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier- General. HAGERSTOWN, July 26, 1864. Maj. JOHN S. SCHULTZE: All quiet as yet. Our forces are at Falling Waters, and are mov- ing toward Sharpsburg. Wagon train gone to Harpers Ferry. Crook re-enforced by Wright. I am going to Sharpsburg and Har- pers Ferry. No necessity for immediate alarm. Lots of stragglers through the country. Pay no attention to them. Averells forces will occupy between here and Williamsport. Troops all in good or- der and spirits. WM. H. BOYD, Colonel Twenty-first Pennsylvania Cavalry Page 456 456 OPERATIONS TN N. VA., W.~ VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP. XLIX, WASHINGTON, July 26, 186442.3() p. in. Major-General HEINTZELMAN, Golumbus, Ohio: Any troops you can possibly spare teniporarily from your depart- ment yo~i will send by railroad to Cumberland to General Kelley, to assist in the protection of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. H. W. HALLECK Major-General and Chief of Staff COLUMBUS, OHIo, July 26, 1864. Major-General HALLECK, (Received 9. iti ~. nt) Chief of Staff: The One hundred and fifty-sixth and One hundred and sixty-fifth Ohio National Guard have been ordered from Paris, Ky., to report to General Kelley, at Cum berland. S. P. HEJNTZELMAN, Major- General. WASHINGTON, July 26, 1864. Major-General WRIGHT, Present: GENERAL: With the troops assigned to your command, you will take the field by the Rockville road, seeking to form a junction with General Hunter at Point of Rocks, South Mountain, Harper~s Ferry, or on the Monocacy, as circumstances may require. You will com- municate with General Hunter as soon as possible, and put yourself under his orders. In all your movements against the enemy care will be taken to cover Washington and Baltimore. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. HALLECK Major-General and Chief of Staff. HDQRS. DEPT. OP WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 26, 1864. Maj. Gen. H. G. WRIGHT, c1ommanding Sixth and Nineteenth Corps: GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to inform you that Snyders battalion, Ninth New York Heavy Artillery, was relieved and ordered to your command this morning by mistake. He desires, therefore, that you direct it to return, reporting to Brigadier-General Hardin, commanding division Tw9nty-second Army Corps. I am, general, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTH AND NINETEENTH CORPS, July 26, 1864. Corps and other independent commanders will be held responsible that no forage of any kind is taken or purchased except by th Page 457 CHAP. XLIX.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 45~, proper officers of the quartermasters department, who are instructed to purchase all forage needed for the commands to which they be- long, giving therefor vouchers on Form No. 12, properly filled out and signed. The indiscriminate taking of forage and referring the owner to different quartermasters for receipts will not be allowed. When supplies are taken to a greater extent than can be issued to the troops, or taken in the wagons, the officer giving the order or the receipt will be held personally responsible for the surplus amount. By command of Major-General Wright: C. H. WHITTELSEY, Ass ista nt A (~ftI taut-General. ORDERs.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTH AND NINETEENTH CORPS, July 26, 1864. As soon as the following regiments, viz, First Vermont Heavy Artillery, Second Connecticut Heavy Artillery, Ninth New York Heavy Artillery, rejoin this command, they will report to Brigadier- General Ricketts, commanding Sixth Corps, for assignment to the brigades to which they belonged before they were temporarily (le- tached. By command of Major-General Wright: C. H. WHITTELSEY, Assistant Adjutant-General. ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTH AND NINETEENTH CORPS, July 26, 18647.45 a. m. This command will move at once, upon the receipt of this order, by the Rockville road, thence to the Monocacy, in the following order: First, the cavalry under Colonel Lowell, who will also send a part of his force by the River road; second, the Sixth Corps, Brigadier-General Ricketts; third, the Nineteenth Corps, Brigadier- General Emory, including Kenlys brigade; fonrth, the trains under the general direction of Captain Mannin~, a~cting chief quartermas- ter. The troops will encamp just the other side of Rockville. The teams will be parked in the same vicinity. General Ricketts will direct a regiment to report to Colonel Hyde, provost-marshal at these headquarters, to bring up stragglers from the city. By command of Major-General Wright: C. A. WHITTIER, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS SIXTH ARMY CORPS, July 26, 1864. The corps will move at once in the following order: Third Divis- ion, Second Division, First Division. Division commanders will direct the batteries attached to their respective commands to move as in the previous march. By command of Brigadier-General Ricketts: BENJ. W. RICHARDS, Captain and Act i u g Assistant Adjutant- General Page 458 438 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., XV. VA., MD., AND 1~A. [CliAP. XLIX. ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTH AND NINETEENTH CORPS, July 26, 1864. The following movements are ordered for to-morrow: 1. At 4 a. in. the march will be resumed, following the Frederick turnpike, passing through Gaithersbur~, Middlebrook, Nealsville, Clarksburg, and Hyattstown, in the fol owing order: First, Nine- teenth Corps, Brigadier-General Dwight ; second, Sixth C Brigadier-General Ricketts; third, trains. orps, 2. The cavalry, Colonel Lowell commanding, will continue in front and on the left flank, as in previous orders, that in front mov- ing as far as the Monocacy River. 3. The troops will camp in the vicinity of Hyattstown, and the trains will be parked in the same locality. By command of Major-General Wright~ C. H. WHITTELSEY, Assistant A~jntant- General. HDQRS. DETACHMENT NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS, Brigadier-General RAWLINS, Washington, D. C., July 26, 1864. Chief of Staif, Gity Point: I am ordered to City Point, where much the largest portion of my command is, and I shall start by the first boat, unless otherwise directed by Lkutenant-General Grant, which is made not iinprob- able by the news of the evening just received. Very respectfully, & c., W. H. EMORY, Brevet Major-General, Commanding. CITY POINT, VA., July 26, 18649 p. m. (Received 27th.) Major-General EMORY, Washington, D. ..C.: Remain where you are at present. It is more than likely that your corps will be sent to Washington. Some of it goes imme- diately. U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant- General. HDQRS. DETACHMENT NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS, Camp near Chain Bridge, July 26 1864. Lieutenant-General GRANT, Commanding Armies of the United States: GENERAL: I send my aide-de-camp, Captain Cooley, to see what has become of the different parts of my coin mnand, and to represent to you its disjointed state, and to ask if it can be brought together. When I reached here there were only about 3.500 men of the First Division, and with these I was sent in pursuit of the enemy, leaving orders for the troops as they arrived to come up. On my return here I found that the troops that had landed after I had left for the front, were all sent back to City Point, so that there is here now only a part of the First Division. Two of the brigade commanders and parts of several regiments, including sonic of the commanders o Page 459 CHAP. XLD~.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.tM~ION. 4~i9 the regiments, have beeii by the movement separated from their division, and the whole of the Second Division is yet absent from the command. I hope it wiji suit the convenience of the general to bring the conlmalL(l together, as I am quite sure it will add to its efficiency. I have the honor to be, with high regard, your obedient servant, W. H. EMORY, Brevet Maj. Gem., Gomdg. Detach. 19th Army Gorps. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF VA. AND N. C., No. 203. * In the Field, Va., July 26, 1864. * * * * * * XVI. The Second Brigade, First Division, Nineteenth Army Corps, under General McMillan, will proceed at once to Bermuda Hundred and embark on the steamer Catawba. As soon as em- barked the troops will proceed to Washington, D. C., and report to Brevet Maj or-General Emory, coni manding Nineteenth Army Corps. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Butler: R. S. DAVIS, Assistant Adfrtant- General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 26, 18641.30 p. m. (Received 3.30 p. in.) General E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant-General: When the guns are mounted on the new defenses of Baltimore, I have neither officers nor men who can serve them. Can you do any- i~hing for me to remedy this? LEW. WALLAQE, Major- General. BALTIMORE, MD., July 26, 186410 p. m. (Received 10.40 p. in.) General E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant-General: If desired I can concentrate at the Monocacy bridge by to-morrow night 5,000 100-days infantry, 400 cavalry, and one good battery. Shall I await orders or begin the moven~nt? LEW. WALLACE, Major- General. COMMANDANTS OFFICE, NAVAL STATION, Baltimore, July 26, 18644 p. m. Maj. Gen. LEW. WALLACE, U. S. Army, Comma udinq 3!iddle Department GENERAL: In reply to your application of this date, for two small gun- I3oats for the 1)rotectioll of (~unpowder all(l Bush River bridges Page 460 4E~O OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CHAP.. XLIX. I regret to inform you that I have none. But it will be satisfactory for you to know that there are now two gun-boats at Gunpowder bridge and one at Bush River bridge, besides one at Havre de Grace; they were seen~thus posted this morning by a naval officer who reached here to-day. It will afford me pleasure, general, to aid the military in any way in my power. Very respectfully, THOS. A. DORNIN, Commodore. JULY 26, 1864. W. P. SMITH, Esq., Baltimore and Ohio Railroad: Do you know where the two iron-Aad cars are which were form- erly used on your road to protect bridges? Can they be had now? By order, & c.: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General. JULY 26, 1864. Brig. Gem E. B. TYLER, Relay House, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad: The Ninety-third Regiment New York State National Guard is ordered to report to you at once. Clendenins cavalry started early this morning. See that you have on hand a reserve amount of am- munition. The regiment is ordered to take sixty rounds per man. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., 8TH ARMY CORPS, No. 185. * Baltimore, July 26, 1864. * * * * * * 7. The Ninety-third Regiment New York State National Guard (100-days service), Col. W. R. W. Chambers commanding, will be put en route at once, to report to Brig. Gen. E. B. Tyler, at the Re- layH ouse, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The regiment will be furnished with three days rations and sixty rounds of ammunition per man. The quartermasters department will furnish the necessary transportation. Brig. Geii. H. H. Lockwood is charged with the execution of this order. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Wallace: SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, Baltimore, Md., July 26, 1864. Brigadier-General LocKwooD, Commanding Third & parate Brigade: GENERAL: I am directed by Major-General Wallace to inform you that lie has been notified by Commodore Dornin, naval commandant at this depot, that there are two gun-boats, one each at the Gunpo Page 461 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNIoN. 461 der and Bush River bridges, but that they are not subject to his orders, nor does he know to whom they report. The general com- manding directs, therefore, that you ascertain from the officers in command of said boats what are their instructions, and whether we may rely upon them to assist in the protection of the bridges. SAML. B. LAWREN CE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DEPARTMENT Brig. Gen. H. II. LOCKWOOD, Baltimore, Md., July 26, 1864. Gommanding Third Separate Brigade: GENERAL: I am directed by Major-General Wallace to acknowl- edge receipt of your communication of this date, in reply to letter from these headquarters making inquiries concerning the guards at the various bridges on the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad. In reply, I am directed to instruct you to place a guard of at least twenty-five men, under a careful commissioned officer, at Back River bridge. In addition to the guard at the Gunpowder and Bush River bridges, as reported by you, viz, eighty-four officers and men, you will add one company of infantry, which will be sufficient for the present. You will use the boats to patrol, as directed in letter from these headquarters of 25th instant; you will also adopt such other means of defense for the bridges as in your judgment may be necessary. It is considered important that the utmost precautions be taken to prevent a recurrence of the recent successful attempts of the enemy to destroy the communications. An effort will be niade to have a gun-boat stationed at the Gunpowder and Bush River bridges. It is believed that the guard at Havre de Grace, as reported by you, is ample for the protection of the boats and landings there. You will please report to these headquarters the name of the com- manding officer at Havre de Grace. Lieutenant-Colonel French was ordered by Major-General Halleck to assume command of the troops at that point. It appears, however, that Colonel French has returned to Philadelphia, as he says he was only ordered to ~take command of troops temporarily at Havre de Grace, and all such troops having been ordered away, he is, therefore, relieved. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General. FREDERICK, July 26, 1864. Major-General WALLACE: I left Martinsburg yesterday about :3.30 p. in. with some rebel prisoners. When I left our troops were still in possession of the town; cannot say positively in rega~rd to enemys numbers; in mili- tary circles they estimate from 20,000 to 40.000. I saw two of their lines, which I would estimate at 25,000; cannot say what was behind. Our wagon train safe. When I left I saw a passenger train, and one engine and teiider, also one train of soldiers going toward Camber- land from Martinsburg. DANL. LINK, Captain Page 462 462 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [CRAP. XLLX. BALTIMORE, Mm, July 26, 1864. Maj. W. M. ESTE, Aide-de-Camp: MAJOR: You are hereby directed to proceed to the Bush and Gun- powder Rivers, on the Philadelphia and Wilmington Railroad, and assume command of the troops stationed at t~iose points. You will confer with Brigadier-General Lockwood with a view to carrying out his views as to proper means to be adopted to defend the said bridges, and do y~onr utmost to carry out his ideas. You will also confer with the officers in chargc~ of the gun-boats stationed at the above-named places, and endeavor to adopt some plan of concert of action between the troops in event of an attack by the enemy. You will also confer with the railroad authorities and make all necessary arrangements as to running of trains, system of signals, & c. You will remain in the vicinity of the above-named bridges until further orders, and make frequent reports to these headquarters. By command of Major-General Wallace: SAML. B. LAWRENCE, Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 26, 18649.35 p. m. J. D. CAMERON, Esq., Harrisburg: This Department has no information of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad being cut as yet; but the enemy have advanced and driven General Crook from Winchester back to Martinsburg, and thence across the Potomac. It is believed that they hold Martinsburg. The enemy is represented by General Crook to be in large force. Although their designs are not developed, every precaution should be used by your company to save its stock and equipments. Any reliable intelligence that may be received by the Department of the enemy s movements will be reported to you if the communications should be open. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. CHAMBERSBURG, PA., July 26, 186411.30 a. m. (Received 12.30 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK, Chief of Staff: I am informed that Averells cavalry holds the Potomac in front of Elagerstown, and that General Hunters infantry are concentrat- ing in direction of Sharpsbnrg and Harpers Ferry. I do not know the numbers of enemys force. D. N. COUCH, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE SUSQUEHANNA, Chambersburg, Pa., July 26, 1864. ADJUTANT-GENERAL U.S. ARMY, Washington, D. C.: SIR: Requisitions are being made upon inc for troops to serve with district provost-marshals. I havc thc honor to state that it i Page 463 OHM. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 463 impossible for me to furnish any for that purpose. The 100-days men (infantry) are under orders for Baltimore, and no more volun- teers are presenting themselves. I do not ask the War Department to send a man, if they will authorize me to raise troops for provost duty (100-days men), and this is stated only from my knowledge of the general apathy in this State and the disinclination of men to volunteer, unless the bounty is sufficiently large to overcome their present aversion. You may not be aware that some of my men were fired upon recently in Pike County, and that the opposition leaders have stated in council that no draft shall take place in the anthracite region, and that the professedly loyal people of another county say that no draft shall be enforced there until deserters of the last one are arrested. I wish, therefore, to impress upon the War Department that in order to have the draft executed vigorously and without bloodshed there must be more military force in this department. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, D. N. COUCH, Major- General, Commanding Department. WASHINGTON, July 27, 18641.30 p. m. Lieutenant-General GRANT: Your telegram received, and is satisfactory. The President will wait your convenience for consultation on the subject of your dis- patch brought by General Rawlins. General Halleck has been ordered to issue, subject to your direction, such military orders as may be necessary at the present juncture in accor(lance with the suggestion made in your telegram of yesterday. I would respect- fully beg your own attention so far as possible to Point Lookout, foxy I am apprehensive of an effort to release the prisoners there. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, Juty 27, 1864. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff of the Army: GENERAL: Lieutenant-General Grant having signified that, owing to the difficulties and delay of communication between his headquar- ters and Washington. it is necessary that in the present emergency military orders must 1)e issued directly from Washington,* the President directs me to instruct you that all the military operations for the (lefense of the Middle Department, the Department of the Suscinehanna. the Department of Washington. and the Department of West Virginia, and all the forces in those departments. are placed under your general command, and that you will be expected to take all military measures necessary for (lefense against any attack of the enemy and for his capture ami (lestruction. You will issue from time to time such orders to the commanders of the respective depart- ments and to the military authorities therein as may 1)e l)1opel. Your obedient servant, EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. *See Grant to Halleck, July 26, 1864, 12.80 p. in., p. 445 Page 464 464 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. [Ca& p. XLIX. WASHINGTON, July 27, 18641.30 p. m. (Received 8.45 p. in.) Lieutenant-General GRANT, City Point, Va.: No reports of enemys movements since yesterday. A scout from the Rapidan says that the bridge at that place is completed, and cars running to Culpeper Court-House. Enemys cavalry at Culpeper and at the bridge. General Crook has gone to unite with Wright at South Mountain, or on the Monocacy. according as the enemy attempts to cross above or below Harpers Ferry. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, July 27, 1864. Major-General AUGUR: In addition to the batteries of field artillery which should be kept in readiness to move on the threatened point, I think it will be well place in the forts field pieces with ammunition to beir to some , upon the approaches when the enemy comes within short range. These guns can be worked by the same men who work the large guns, as both will not be equally effective at the same time. Consult Gen- eral De Russy and Colonels Alexander and Haskin on this subject, and as to where the guns should be placed. This must not interfere with the organization of field batteries for use here or in the field. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General and Chief of Staff. [Indorsernent.] HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS; July 27, 1864. Respectfully referred to Lieutenant-Colonel Haskin, chief of artil- lery, who, in consultation with General De Russy and Colonel Alex- ander, will determine the number and kind of guns which can be properly used to advantage, as indicated by the major-general and chief of staff. This having been determined, requisitions will be at once made. By command.of Major-General Augur: J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Stqff and Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 27, 1864. Brig. Gen. M. D. HARDIN, Corn ma ii ding D iris ion, Twenty-second Army C~orps: GENERAL : The major-general commanding directs me to inform you that the Seventh Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps will report for duty to you July 28, a. m. I am, general, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General Page 465 CHAP. XLIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.U~ION. 465 HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Col. WILLIAM GAMBLE, July 27, 1864. Eighth Illinois Cavalry, Commanding Camp Stoneman: COLONEL: The major-general commanding desires to know who commanded the picket which left your camp last evening for Pooles- ville. In order that there may be no possible misunderstanding, I have the honor to inform you that any detachment in your camp belonging to the First New Jersey, Third Indiana, First, Third, Sixth, and Eighth Pennsylvania Regiments of Cavalry will be con- sidered included in the sense of the letter of instructions forwarded pre~ously to you directing al,l available mounted men to be sent to Major-General Wright. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR,. Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. POOLESvILLE, July 27, 1864. Col. J. H. TAYLOR, (Received 5.05 ix in.) Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff: The detachment ordered from Camp Stoneman to report to this place has arrived. Shall I forward you a written report by orderly? HENRY A. PEARSONS, Lieutenant, Commanding. HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, Brigadier-General DE Russv, July 27, 1864. Commanding Diviston: GENERAL: The major-general commanding desires that you in- form these headquarters what progress has been made in clearing the approaches to the works on your line of brush. He desires, also, to know, approximately, the height of this brush. I am, general, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, J. H. TAYLOR, Chief of Stci,ff and Assistant Adjutant-General. (Same to General M. D. Hardin, commanding division.) -HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22D ARMY CORPS, July 27, 1864. Col. H. M. LAZELLE, Comdg. Cavalry Brigade, Falls Church: COLONEL: The major-general commanding desires that you send with as little delay as practicable to these headqnarter~ the officer in charge of the party which returned from the Rapidan last even- ing, and the prisoner (belonging to the Sixth Virginia) captured by him. I am, colonel, very respectful