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HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS,
March 26, 1865-10.38 a. m.Major-General HUMPHRYES,
Commanding Second Corps:
Please inform me if General Griffin's brigades have returned to their camp.
Respectfully,
G. K. WARREN,
Major-General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS,
March 26, 1865. (Received 11.30 a. m.)Major-General WARREN,
Commanding Fifth Corps:
I sent them back last evening. I though I had directed General Griffin to report to you.
A. A. HUMPHRYES,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS,
March 26, 1865.Colonel GEORGE D. RUGGLES,
Assistant Adjutant-General:
I have the honor to report all quiet during the night. Large fires like picket-line were observed in the direction of the Gravelly Run farm.
Respectfully,
G. K. WARREN,
Major-General of Volunteers.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY-CORPS,
March 26, 1865.Brevet Major-General WEBB,
Chief of Staff:
A prisoner from Eleventh Mississippi just received from First Division. He belongs to Davis' brigade, Heth's division; was on the skirmish line near Hatcher's Run all day yesterday; reports the fight a very severe one, and their men greatly demoralized. Does not know much of the movements of the rebel forces. He will be sent up at once.
G. K. WARREN,
Major-General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
March 26, 1865-1.15 p. m.Major-General WARREN:
General Humphryes reports two lines of battle, with strong supports, in rear of his front. General Meade desires you to support him with your whole corps, if necessary.
ALEX. S. WEBB,
Brevet Major-General and Chief of Staff.
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