[Sub-inclosure Numbers 2.]

FORT LAFAYETTE, N. Y. Harbor, July 9, 1862.

Lieutenant Colonel M. BURKE, Fort Hamilton.

COLONEL: I would respectfully recommend that the doctor come over and see Mr. Soule when he could certify as to the state of his health.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

CHAS. O. WOOD,

First Lieutenant, Ninth Infantry, Commanding Post.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA,
July 12, 1862.

General GEORGE B. McCLELLAN,

Commanding Army of the Potomac.

GENERAL: I have appointed Surg. J. S. D. Cullen, C. S. Army, to superintend the removal of your sick and wounded, who will designate the time and place at which their reception will be most convenient and easy. As they are now dispersed over a large area I fear the process will necessarily be slow but I hope it will be accomplished without injury to them.

I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,

R. E. LEE,

General, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA,
July 12, 1862.

General GEORGE B. McCLELLAN,

Commanding Army of the Potomac.

GENERAL: In reply to your letter of yesterday's date I have the honor to inform you that I have no objection to your sending the baggage of your wounded and unwounded officers in our hands. I would recommend that only the necessary clothing be sent.

I am, with high respect, your obedient servant,

R. E. LEE,

General, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS, Fort Monroe, Va. July 12, 1862

Major General G. B. McCLELLAN,
Commanding Department of Virginia.

GENERAL: I inclose a copy of a telegraphic dispatch from the Secretary of War. I had but a few moments with the President while he was here, but understood him to assent to the suggestion of the Secretary of War.

Will you please communicate to me your wishes on the subject.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JOHN A. DIX,

Major-General.