FORT RENO, July 11, 1864.

(Received 1. 15 p. m.)

Major-General AUGUR:

The enemy are seen very plainly moving down the Leesborough road in direction of Stevens. Infantry and wagons or ambulances are plainly seen with a glass from signal station.

M. D. HARDIN,

Brigadier-General, &c.

WAR DEPARTMENT,

July 11, 1864-1. 20 p. m.

Brigadier-General HARDIN,

Fort Reno:

Return the batteries drawn from him to General McCook. Communicate with him, and if necessary send him a regiment from your trench guards.

Very respectfully,

J. H. TAYLOR,

Chief of Staff.

FORT RENO, July 11, 1864.

(Received 1. 20 p. m.)

General C. C. AUGUR:

I think the enemy's line of march clearly indicates that the main attack will be to the right of this point. From here it would seem to the extreme right, that is toward the railroad. It is, I suggest, time to move the reserves up here toward the threatened portion of the front.

JAMES A. HARDIE,

Colonel and Inspector-General.

WASHINGTON, July 11, 1864-1. 30 p. m.

General HARDIN,

Fort Reno:

Send the regiment to General McCook at once. Comply with any requisition he may make for re-enforcements consistent with the safety of your position.

J. H. TAYLOR,

Chief of Staff.

HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22nd ARMY CORPS,
July 11, 1864-1. 45 p. m.

Brigadier-General HARDIN,

Fort Reno, Tennallytown:

Move all your available men at once to the right.

Respectfully,

J. H. TAYLOR,

Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General.