CUMBERLAND, January 3, 1864 - 11 p. m.

Colonel MULLIGAN,

New Creek:

I think it will not be advisable to uncover New Creek. I fear that is the point the enemy is after, or this. Wait until we hear something further. Hold the First Virginia Cavalry in readiness.

B. F. KELLEY,

Brigadier-General.

CUMBERLAND,

January 3, 1864.

Colonel CAMPBELL,

Springfield:

It is rumored that Fitz. Lee and Imboden are moving toward Romney. Keep your scouts well out; also direct them to do the same along the railroad below. How is the South Branch? Is it fordable?

B. F. KELLEY,

Brigadier-General.

CUMBERLAND, January 3, 1864 - 9 p. m.

Colonel CAMPBELL,

Springfield:

McNeill has again captured wagon train to-day near Williamsport, and carried off all the horses.

B. F. KELLEY,

Brigadier-General.

CUMBERLAND, January 3, 1864 - 11 p. m.

Colonel CAMPBELL,

Springfield:

A dispatch from General Sullivan just received. Reports that Lee's and Rosser's cavalry left Winchester for Paw Paw, and intended to come to this place. Strengthen your pickets at the bridge and ford. Be on the alert. I depend on you to keep the enemy from here.

B. F. KELLEY,

Brigadier-General.

HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Washington, D. C., January 4, 1864 - 3 p. m.

General MEADE:

If the present fall of snow should continue it will stop for a time all military movements. General Sullivan has just reported that Early has fallen back to Strasburg.

H. W. HALLECk,

General-in-Chief.