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arrives at this place. As soon as this arrangement is made, be pleased to notify Captain Putnam, in order that h may turn over the men he now has, and these headquarters.

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

J. H. TAYLOR,

Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General.

NOTE.-The arrangement must be made this day.

By command of Major-General Augur:

J. H. TAYLOR,

Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General.


HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, 22ND ARMY CORPS,
October 6, 1864.

Colonel GAMBLE,

Commanding Camp Stoneman:

COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that the men ordered to report from you to General Slough to-morrow morning start immediately. They will take 200 rounds of ammunition per man. Let all possible dispatch be used, and report by bearer when they will start.

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

C. H. RAYMOND,

Assistant Adjutant-General.


HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, 22ND ARMY CORPS,
October 6, 1864.

Major WAITE,

Commanding Cavalry, near Muddy Branch:

Collect all your cavalry as soon as possible, leaving only guard to protect you camp, and proceed with it to Middleburg and thence to Rectortown, on the Manassas Gap Railroad, where I will meet you. It is possible you may have to fight Mosby on the road about Middleburg. Be prepared for him. Be in haste.

C. C. AUGUR,

Major-General, Commanding.

ALEXANDRIA, VA., October 6, 1864.

(Received 5.20 p. m.)

ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL,

Headquarters Department of Washington:

A telegram from Colonel Gallupe, just received, announces an attack of the enemy, with over 400 men and two pieces of artillery, near Salem. The account is so confused that it is hard to tell the result. His communication with his command beyond is cut. He has 800 men with him. He asks for artillery and cavalry. I have instructed him to hold his position, if possible; if not, to fall back in the direction of Manassas Junction. A later dispatch, just received, announces that cannonading is now going on. What shall I do? Shall I send a part


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