that a movement of Pickett's division was anticipated, and quite a number of his men are on furlough near here. Some deserters from his division also report that it was the talk among the men that they were coming to the Valley.

WINF'D S. HANCOCK,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE MILITARY DIVISION,
April 6, 1865. (Received 7.30 a. m. 7th.)

Major-General HALLECK,

Chief of Staff:

I think proper to advise you, in view of anything that may occur hereafter, that several days ago I offered to place a strong and reliable guard on each passenger train on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, with the understanding that transportation should not be charged. I have never received any reply, and presume from this that the company perter taking the risk of having their trains stopped by a half dozen or more guerrillas.

WINF'D S. HANCOCK,

Major-General.

HARPER'S FERRY, April 6, 1865.

General MORGAN,

Chief of Staff:

Mosby surprised camp of Loundoun Rangers near Keyes' Ford and cleaned them out. Made the attack about 10 o'clock. I have sent out some infantry. When I get a report will send you particulars.

Respectfully,

JOHN D. STEVENSON,

Brigadier-General.

HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE MILITARY DIVISION,
April 6, 1865.

General STEVENSON,

Harper's Ferry:

You may be visited at Charleston by Mosby. He captured some of our men yesterday, and was very particular in his inquiries about Charlestown.

C. H. MORGAN,

Brevet Brigadier-General.

HARPER'S FERRY, April 6, 1865.

General MORGAN,

Chief of Staff:

The force that attacked camp of Loundoun Rangers was part of Mosby's command. They captured twenty-five men of the Rangers, a small party of the Fifth New York, guarding baggage; also some horses. The number of attacking force was about 100 men. They crossed at one of the upper fords of the Shenandoah and recrossed at Keyes' Ford.

J. D. STEVENSON,

Brigadier-General.