HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, SECOND CORPS,
March 31, 1865-12.30 p.m.

[General HUMPHREYS:]

GENERAL: Both of my brigades are attacking with part of their strength. I don't like to withdraw until I know the result. General De Trobriand is here with his brigade.

G. MOTT,

Brevet Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, SECOND CORPS,
March 31, 1865-1.05 p.m.

Lieutenant Colonel C. A. WHITTIER,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Second Army Corps:

COLONEL: General McAllister attacked with part of his brigade, drove in the enemy's pickets, and went within 100 yards of his works. He found a strong line of works well manned and with a close abatis.

Very respectfully,

G. MOTT,

Brevet Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS,
March 31, 1865-1.12 p.m.

General MOTT:

Dispatch about McAllister received. De Trobriand now connects with your left and is subject to your orders. General H. says he may have to move you still farther to the left.

C. A. WHITTIER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS,
March 31, 1865-1.30 p.m.

General MOTT:

General Hays has been notified that your line has been somewhat weakened, and has been directed to furnish support to you upon your applying to him for the same.

C. A. WHITTIER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS,
March 31, 1865-3 o'clock.

Brevet Major-General MOTT,

Commanding Third Division:

GENERAL: The general commanding the corps wishes you to be sure to keep your connection with De Trobriand's right. General Miles may draw off troops from De Trobriand's right. You will please see that no gap is left, calling upon Hays for his reserve brigade (which will be in rear of your right) whenever you may need it.

Very respectfully,

C. A. WHITTIER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.