on this roll have given their solemn obligation not to take up arms against the United States until properly released from this obligation; and they are permitted to return to their homes, not to be disturbed by the U. S. authorities so long as they observe this obligation and obey the laws in force where they may reside.

J. M. SCHOFIELD,

Major-General, U. S. Army.

J. E. JOHNSTON,

C. S. Army, Commanding.

RICHMOND, VA., May 3, 1865.

(Received 5. 30 p. m.)

Lieutenant General U. S. GRANT:

Would it not be well to repair the Petersburg and Weldon road as far south as possible so as to meet General Sherman with supplies? It is reported to be in good order south of Stony Creek.

H. W. HALLECK,

Major-General, Commanding.

RICHMOND, VA., May 3, 1865.

Major-General SHERMAN, or

Major-General SCHOFIELD,

Raleigh:

Please telegraph condition of affairs in North Carolina. Everything is quiet here. Army of the Potomac en route for Washington.

H. W. HALLECK,

Major-General, Commanding.

HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, FIFTEENTH ARMY CORPS, Near Robinson's Ferry, Roanoke River, N. C., May 3, 1865.

Lieutenant Colonel MAX WOODHUL,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Fifteenth Army Corps:

COLONEL: I respectfully report that at 4. 30 this a. m. my division left its camp on Fishing Creek and moved out in a northerly direction, toward my present camp, crossing the Gaston railroad about midway between Macon Depot and Littleton Post-Office, and striking the main Warrenton road four miles from the river at noon to-day. There I halted until the passage of General Corse's column, when I moved forward in rear, camping at 3 p. m. on the ground assigned me to the left of Major-General Hazen's position. My headquarters are near the road, not far from those of the Fifteenth Army Corps. My troops have marched twenty-one miles since leaving this morning, and they give me no cause to complain on account of straggling or disorderly conduct.

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

C. R. WOODS,

Brevet Major-General.

HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, FIFTEENTH ARMY CORPS, Robinson's Ferry, May 3, 1865.

Lieutenant Colonel MAX. WOODHUL,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

SIR: I have the honor to report that the Second Division broke camp at 6 a. m. and marched in rear of the Fourth Division, passing through