KENSINGTON DEPOT, PA., April 24, 1865.

(Received 9.40 a. m.)

Honorable E. M. STANTON:

We start for New York at 4 o'clock. No accident so far. Nothing can exceed the demonstration of affection for Mr. Lincoln. Arrangements most perfect.

E. D. TOWNSEND,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

NEW YORK, April 24, 1865 - 10.30 a. m.

(Received 12.30 p. m.)

Honorable E. M. STANTON,

Secretary of War;

We have arrived here safely. Demonstration of deep feeling and respect all along the route. Minute guns fired and bells tolled. The car nearly filled with flowers sent in at every stopping place. Reached Jersey City at 10 exactly.

E. D. TOWNSEND,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

WAR DEPARTMENT,

Washington City, April 25, 1865 - 2.45 p. m.

Major General H. W. HALLECK,

Commanding Division of the James, Richmond:

The Secretary of War directs me to call your attention to the following order, issued by Brigadier-General Gordon, and to say that he has directed its revocation:

GENERAL ORDER,
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EASTERN VIRGINIA, Numbers 32.
Nortfolk, Va., April 22, 1865.

Pursuant to instructions received from the headquarters Department of Virginia, paroled officers of the insurgent army's are informed that they will be furnished free passage and passports to Halifax, should they desire to go abroad. Paroled mechanics who, or without their families, wish to go to Philadelphia, New York, or Boston are informed that on taking the oath of allegiance they will be furnished free passage to those cities.

By order of Brigadier General George H. Gordon:

T. H. HARRIS,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

JAMES A. HARDIE,

Brevet Brigadier-General and Inspector-General.

WAR DEPARTMENT,

Washington City, April 25, 1865 - 2.50 p. m.

Major-General HALLECK,

Richmond:

I am waiting to know if the trade order Numbers 70 for the extension of the military lines and the specification of contraband of war therein is suited to the present condition of things. Please answer soon.

EDWIN M. STANTON,

Secretary of War.