CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. SECOND D DIV., SECOND ARMY CORPS,

April 22, 1865.

Brevet Major-General Barlow will retain command of the division as he finds that his duties as corps commander temporarily will be of such a nature that he can do so without detriment to the service, and as the duties as temporary corps commander are precisely a routine which he can attend to as well as that of commanding the division.

By command of Brevet Major-General Barlow:

JOHN M. NORVELL,

Major and Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
April 22, 1865-9.10 p. m.

Major-General WRIGHT,

Commanding Sixth Corps:

The major-general commanding directs that you draw to-night the twelve days' marching rations for your command. What ammunition have you on hand?

ALEX. S. WEBB,

Brevet Major-General and Chief of Staff.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
April 22, 1865-9.30 p. m.

Major-General WRIGHT,

Commanding Sixth Corps:

Ammunition required to fill up your wagons will be sent you from Second Corps.

ALEX. S. WEBB,

Brevet Major-General and Chief of Staff.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
April 22, 1865-9.45 p. m.

Major-General WRIGHT,

Sixth Corps:

The only news we have is that General Halleck commands the Division of the james and has ordered a corps to be sent immediately to Danville, subject en route and at that point to orders from General Sheridan. Also that General Grant is en route for Raleigh and that he may give orders to you direct at danville.

Orders were sent to your before my dispatch.

ALEX. S. WEBB,

Brevet Major-General and Chief of Staff.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
April 22, 1865-11.30 p. m.

Major-General WRIGHT,

Sixth Corps:

Unless it should conflict with orders received from General Sheridan, it is deemed advisable for you to send back the bridge train after crossing the Staunton River. That river is reported fordable, but the bridge is sent to meet the contingency of your finding it impassable. The telegraph wire is ordered to be put in order to Danville, and in case you