WASHINGTON, April 2, 1865.

(Received 6.15 p.m.)

Colonel G. D. RUGGLES,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Army of the Potomac:

The publication referred to was made in the National Republican of this city, the correspondents of which are with you. The matter can be readily investigated, therefore, by yourself on the spot.

JAS. A. HARDIE,

Inspector-General.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
April 2, 1865.

General E. D. TOWNSEND:

I have no objections to the assignment of Brevet Major-General Barlow to this army.

GEO. G. MEADE,

Major-General.

WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE,

Washington, April 2, 1865.

Brevet Major-General BARLOW, U. S. Volunteers,

Eutaw House, Baltimore, Md.:

The Secretary of War desires to see you here as soon as practicable. Acknowledge receipt.

E. D. TOWNSEND,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

GENERAL GRANT'S HEADQUARTERS,

April 2, 1865.

Mr. G. M. HUNTINGTON:

The lieutenant-general directs that Humphreys' Station be abandoned, and that Patrick's Station by the terminus of the City Point and Army Line Railroad. You will take measures to remove all material from the main line to Patrick's Station, and to move all supplies from Humphreys' Station to that point.

RUFUS INGALLS,

Brigadier-General and Chief Quartermaster.

GRANT'S HEADQUARTERS,

April 2, 1865.

[Mr. G. M. HUNTINGTON,]

Superintendent Railroad:

It is probable I shall direct you to move your force out to-morrow to put the road in working order through Petersburg. Have you bridge material? Please report to me by telegraph the amount of rolling stock and employes you have at City Point. Our main stations will be at Patrick's and Humphreys' until otherwise ordered. We have had splendid success.

R. INGALLS,

Brigadier-General, &c.