RICHMOND, April 4, 1865

Brevet Brigadier-General LUDLOW,

Williamsburg:

The garrison at Williamsburg will be withdrawn. You will report with your command to the commanding general at Richmond.

By command of Major-General Weitzel:

ED. W. SMITH,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

POINT LOOKOUT, April 4, 1865.

SENIOR NAVAL OFFICER,

Yorktown, Va.:

The transport Harriet De Ford has been captured in Chesapeake Bay. She is a large side wheel ocean steamer. Be careful to overhaul all vessels and allow nothing to surprise any of your vessels at any time.

F. A. PARKER,

Commander, Commanding.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 4, 1865-10 a.m.

Major-General HANCOCK,

Winchester, Va.:

I presume General Grant will send your orders as soon as he can ascertain Lee's intentions. If he goes to Lynchburg you will probably move up the Valley. If he goes south toward Danville you will probably go by water to Sherman. These were General Grant's views a few days ago. Be prepared for orders at any moment.

H. W. HALLECK,

Major-General and Chief of Staff.

WINCHESTER, VA., April 4, 1865-12 noon.

(Received 1.30 p.m.)

Major General H. W. HALLECK,

Chief of Staff:

I am moving all my infantry-about 18,000-to Kernstown for the double purpose of putting the troops in condition and being prepared for any movements in the Valley. Torbert has gone up the Valley with about 3,000 cavalry on a reconnaissance. It is understood the enemy's cavalry picketed at Rude's Hill last night.

WINF'D S. HANCOCK,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE MILITARY DIVISION,
April 4, 1865.

Brevet Major-General EMORY,

Cumberland:

A movement up the Valley is liable to be ordered at any moment, and the general desires you to see that the troops available have their transportation, ammunition, and supplies on hand. It is probable a concen-