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HANCOCK, August 2, 1864.

(Received 10. 20 a. m.)

Brigadier-General KELLEY:

What news this morning? Enemy broke camp two miles from Williamsport 10 a. m. yesterday, and took direct road to Hedgesville; report said going toward Cumberland. Have you any information from Bloomery Gap?

WM. W. AVERELL,

Brigadier-General.

CUMBERLAND, August 2, 1864--8. 30 a. m.

Brigadier-General AVERELL,

Hancock:

The enemy retired from my front about 3 a. m. toward the river, mostly on the Flintstone road to Old Town. My force on that road is now fighting them. We are pushing from the National pike. I fear they will get away, as I have no cavalry. They left 3 killed and wounded on the field.

B. F. KELLEY,

Brigadier-General.

HANCOCK, August 2, 1864--1. 15 p. m.

Brigadier-General KELLEY:

Have you scouts in the direction of Bloomery Gap and Romney? Scouts from Williamsport report to enemy this side of the river.

WM. W. AVERELL,

Brigadier-General.

GREEN SPRING, August 2, 1864.

Brigadier-General KELLEY:

The enemy have appeared in force about two miles west of here and drove our pickets, consisting of lieutenant and twenty men.

C. J. HARRISON,

Captain.

GREEN SPRING, August 2, 1864.

General KELLEY:

They are now fighting opposite here.

C. J. HARRISON,

Captain.


SPECIAL ORDERS,
HDQRS. DEPT. OF WEST VIRGINIA, Numbers 142.
Frederick, Md., August 2, 1864.

1. Major General H. G. Wright will direct that portion of the Nineteenth Army Corps now serving under his command, and Kenly's (Maryland) brigade to report to Bvt. Major General William H. Emory, commanding Nineteenth Army Corps, at Monocacy Junction.

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By order of Major-General Hunter:

THAYER MELVIN,
Assistant Adjutant-General.


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