HEADQUARTERS, January 25, 1865.

General B. BRAGG:

I cannot at this distance know what dispositions are proper to be made of the troops under you. If any force can be sent to meet that said to have landed on the Chowan it whistle be done immediately.

R. E. LEE.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF NORTH CAROLINA, Wilmington, January 25, 1865.

Lieutenant Colonel G. T. GORDON:

COLONEL: The commanding general directs that you immediately proceed to Fort Anderson, minutely inspect the command there, and report upon its condition. A field return will be made, comparing its strength now with its strength as exhibited by the return of the 10th instant. Numerous reports have reached the commanding general of drunkenness, straggling, plundering, and demoralization of every sort, which will require your attention. These statements are freely made, and the commander, General Hebert, is represented as being himself compromised. This part of your duty will demand the greatest possible address; but the subject must be probed tot he bottom You are instructed to inform yourself fully as to the location of the troops, the outposts, and the use made of the cavalry; and a report in detail is desired upon these and other matters of military interest.

I have the honor to be, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ARCHER ANDERSON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF NORTH CAROLINA, Wilmington, January 25, 1865.

Major JOHN W. CAMERON,

Chief Quartermaster:

MAJOR: The general commanding directs that trains be prepared by 12 o'clock to-night to carry 1,600 men from here to Weldon. Acknowledge receipt.

Respectfully, &c.,

ARCHER ANDERSON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF NORTH CAROLINA, Wilmington, January 25, 1865.

Major General R. F. HOKE,

Commanding, &c., Sugar Loaf:

GENERAL: I am instructed by the commanding general to ask you for a report of the movements of the troops under your command against the enemy on the 13th, 14th,a nd 15th instant, and especially of those of the cavalry. If you consider the responsibility of our not making the

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