The Sixth U. S. Cavalry, sent to United States Ford and roads leading to our left and toward Fredericksburg from Ely's Ford road, just returned. Found no enemy. General Gregg is now moving on Todd's Tavern, also Merritt, and will pitch into the enemy's cavalry at that place. Wilson will cover the train in front.

P. H. SHERIDAN,

Major-General, Commanding.

Major-General HUMPHREYS,

Chief of Staff.

HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
May 7, 1864-12.30 p. m.

I have the honor to report that two brigades of the First Cavalry Division drove the enemy's cavalry from the Furnaces down to Todd's Tavern, a distance of 4 miles, where they show a heavy force of cavalry. I have directed them to be attacked by the First and Second Divisions of cavalry, and driven from Todd's Tavern.

Will keep you posted.

Respectfully, &c.,

P. H. SHERIDAN,

Major-General, Commanding.

Major-General HUMPHREYS,

Chief of Staff.

HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
May 7, 1864-2 p. m.

GENERAL: My headquarters I will established at or near Alrich's. I am driving the enemy's cavalry at Todd's Tavern.

Very respectfully,

P. H. SHERIDAN,

Major-General.

Major-General HUMPHREYS,

Chief of Staff.

HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
May 7, 1864-6.15 p. m.

I have the honor to report that I attacked the rebel cavalry at Todd's Tavern this afternoon, and after a sharp and hotly contested action, drove them in confusion toward Spotsylvania Court-House. Our cavalry behaved splendidly. I [cannot] estimate the casualties. Two brigades of General Gregg's and two of General Torbert's were engaged.

I am, very respectfully,

P. H. SHERIDAN,

Major-General, Commanding.

Major-General HUMPHREYS,

Chief of Staff.