Willcox, at Wilson's Station, hearing of maraunders on the Nottoway River, sent a detachment in that direction, who suceeded in capturing a camp with several wagons loaded with plunder. The party consisted of negroes, mostly belonging to this army. Some were killed, and the rest made prisoners. I have also heard of parties of maraunders operating to the north of this place, supposed to be stragglers from this and the Confederate army. To pursue and punish, these offenders will require, on my parat, some cavalry force. I understand the Cavalry Corps has been moved to City Point. I would respectfully ask a cavalry force be assigned to this army, and, if practicable, the division which, until the recent operations, was attached to it.

GEO. G. MEADE,

Major-General.

HEADQURTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS,

April 17, 1865.

Brevet Major-General WEBB,

Chief of Staff:

I have the honor to report that his corps is camped on Little Sandy River. The ground is good and water plenty; distance from army headquarters about ten miles.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

CHAS. GRIFFIN,

Brevet Major-General, Commanding.

GENERAL ORDERS,
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY COPRS, Numbers 34.
April 17, 1865-5.15 a. m.

The command will move at 7 a. m., and in the sames order as directed in the general orders of yesterday. There will be more rations issued to the First and Second Division this morning.

By command of Brevet Major-General Griffin:

FRED. T. LOCKE,

Brevet Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.

[APRIL 17, 1865.- For address of General Meade to officers, and soldiers presenting battle-flags capturedd by the Sixth Army Corps, see Part I, p. 909.]

CITY POINT, April 17, 1865-11.30 a. m.

Brigadier-General RAWLINS,

Chief of Staff:

The cavalry is moving this morning to the vicinity of Petersburg, where it can be quickly fitted up. Forage and supplies are now being sent to that point by water for us.

P. H. SHERIDAN,

Major-General.