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own subsistence wagon, is at Everettsville. If such be the case it is possible that these people may get around them and do some mischief. Can you tell me where General Kilpatrick is?

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

ALFRED H. TERRY,

Major-General.


HDQRS. DEPARTMENT AND ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
Falling Creek, N. C., March 23, 1865.

Major General JOHN A. LOGAN,

Commanding Fifteenth Army Corps:

GENERAL: General Terry reports that the enemy is crossing the river about two miles above his position, in what force he has not learned. He has sent his cavalry out to ascertain. The general directs that the movement ordered for to-morrow be suspended until you hear from him.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

A. M. VAN DYKE,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

(Same to General Blair.)


HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, FIFTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Falling Creek, N. C., March 23, 1865.

Major MAX WOODHULL,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Fifteenth Army Corps:

MAJOR: I respectfully report that I left my camp this morning about 10 o'clock, moving out in rear of General John E. Smith. I marched two of my brigades in rear, and that portion of my column was also covered by the Seventh Illinois Cavalry,* that reported to me before starting. I was not molested to any extent by the rebel cavalry, none making themselves manifest during the day's march. Reaching my present camp at 4 this p. m., I halted and encamped my division in accordance with directions received. I have sent my ambulance and ordnance trains as well as my battery across Falling Creek, encamping them beyond the stream. My headquarters are on the roadside about a quarter of a mile from the bridge. Inclosed please find list of casualties for the 21st and 22nd instant.

I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

C. R. WOODS,

Brevet Major-General.


HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, FIFTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
At Hall's (Burned) House, N. C., March 23, 1865--11 a. m.

Major MAX. WOODHULL,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

I have the honor to report that this division broke camp at 6. 30 this morning, marching to this point, where it is now encamped. My headquarters are at William Hall's house (now burned). Shown on the manuscript maps.

I am, respectfully,

W. B. HAZEN,

Major-General.

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*Mounted infantry.

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