to the Ferry. They should be at the Ferry to-morrow afternoon, and orders will be sent to you during the day. If there is any delay in the cavalry from Hagerstown getting down you must replace the Rangers temporarily with infantry; but there cannot be much danger while the river is so high.

C. H. MORGAN,

Brevet Brigadier-General of Volunteers.

HARPER'S FERRY, W. VA., March 17, 1865.

General MORGAN,

Chief of Staff;

The pontoon bridge was taken up to-day. The Shenandoah rose so rapidly I had to do so save tit. I cannot relay it until water subsides, as I have not enough boats on this side Potomac to lengthen it. Uncles Shenandoah continues to rise can laty it down by day after to-morrow.

Respectfully,

JOHN D. STEVENSON,

Brigadier-General.

CONFIDENTIAL.] HDQRS. MIDDLE MILITARY DIVISION,

March 17, 1865.

General STEVENSON,

Harper's Ferry:

It is important that the bridge over the Shenandoah be down in the morning. If this can be affected please order down the Rangers as directed yesterday. Dispatches sent you by messenger this morning.

C. H. MORGAN,

Brevet Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff.

CITY POINT, VA., March 18, 1865.-9 p. m.

Honorable E. M. STANTON,

Secretary of War:

I would recommend the discountinuce of the Nineteenth Corps organization and order General Emory to report to General Hancock for assignment.

U. S. GRANT,

Lieutenant-General.

CITY POINT, VA., March 18, 1865.

Honorable C. A. DANA,

Assistant Secretary of War:

Dispatches from White House up to 12 m. announce the arrival of Sheridan there with all his command.

U. S. GRANT,

Lieutenant-General.