SUTHERLAND'S STATION, April 3, 1865.

(Received 3.10 a.m.)

Major-General HARTSUFF,

Bermuda Front:

Your dispatch received. At the time of sending my dispatch this morning I was not aware that Richmond was in our possession. I have no orders to give you now.

U. S. GRANT,

Lieutenant-General.

HEADQUARTERS DEFENSES OF BERMUDA HUNDRED,
April 3, 1865-9.30 p.m.

ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL,

General Grant's Headquarters, in the Field:

I still keep at Chester Station the force of about 1,200 I reported as taking there this morning. Reconnaissance by it this afternoon in its front, covering the wagon road to Chesterfield Court-House, developed a line of vedettes and probably pickets, about two or three miles from it. Whether temporary to cover a halt, or permanent, and how far it extends, not ascertained. Deserters coming to and men captured by this command to-day amount to over 200. Enemy took all his guns from his line in my front except the heavy ones at Howlett Battery, on the James, and one rifle field piece.

GEO. L. HARTSUFF,

Major-General.

HARCHER'S FARM, April 3, 1865.

Major-General WEITZEL:

Enemy is reported leaving my front. Am investigating, and will push the investigation rapidly as possible.

G. L. HARTSUFF,

Major-General.

APRIL 3, 1865.

Major-General HARTSUFF,

Bermuda Front:

The enemy undoubtedly has evacuated my front. Please have your command ready for anything by daybreak.

G. WEITZEL,

Major-General.

HATCHER'S FARM, April 3, 1865.

Major-General WEITZEL:

Only a part of my command. It is ready for orders. Enemy firing his camps. I have small parties out on right and left, and will keep the remainder in hand. Do you know that General Warren is here under orders to take command of the Bermuda front and City Point