APRIL 1, 1865-4 p.m. [Received 4.45 p.m.]

Major-General MOTT,

Commanding Third Division, Second Army Corps:

The force of the enemy that was observed demonstrating in front of the First Brigade's picket-line has moved to the left and passed this division. Six regiments were seen by me to come over their works in front of the right of the First Brigade's picket-line.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

H. GIFFORD,

Lieutenant-Colonel Ninety-third New York Volunteers, Division Officer of the Day.

HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS, April 1, 1865-6.20 p.m.

Brevet Major-General MOTT,
Third Division:

General Miles is ordered to move out with his whole division to the White Oak road so as to move out with his whole division to the White Oak road so as to hold it where his left touched it yesterday afternoon. You will at once send De Trobriand out along the advanced line we held yesterday afternoon, to occupy it in single rank to connect with Miles on his left. Send about one-half of McAllister's command on the same line as yesterday to hold it with single rank, his left to connect with De Trobriand.

By command of Major-General Humphreys:

C. A. WHITTIER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS, April 1, 1865-7.10 p.m. [Received 7.25 p.m.]

General MOTT:

General Hays has been directed to send a brigade to report to you. You can use it in support of your left, which will be thin from the dispositions ordered. Keep it in reserve for this purpose. It may be wanted for something else.

By command of Major-General Humphreys:

C. A. WHITTIER,
Assistant Adjutant-General.

[Indorsement.]

GENERAL: In case this brigade reports before you return shall I send it into the line just left by General Miles?

WM. R. DRIVER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS, April 1, 1865-7.45 p.m.

Brevet Major-General MOTT,
Commanding Third Division:

You will please send back the brigade ordered to report to you to General Hays. General Hays has been notified not to send it in case he has not already done so.

By command of Major-General Humphreys:

CHAS. A. WHITTIER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.