RICHMOND, April 26, 1865-5.20 p. m.

Major-General MEADE:

To avoid all misunderstanding telegraph again to General Wright to observe no truce not made by General Grant, but do all in his power to cut off the enemy's retreat. General Grant has reached Raleigh and ordered an immediate resumption of hostilities. The enemy's object now is to permit the leaders to escape south by their dilatory negotiations.

H. W. HALLECK,

Major-General.

[Indorsement.]

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC-6.40 p. m.

General WRIGHT:

This is for your information and guidance.

ALEX. S. WEBB,
Brevet Major-General and Chief of Staff.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,

April 26, 1865-6.40 p. m.

Major-General HALLECK:

I forward dispatch and reply received just before your last dispatch arrived. Your last dispatch has been transmitted to Major-General Wright:

DANVILLE, April 26, 1865-5.20 p. m.

GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING FEDERAL FORCES,

Burkeville:

I am directed by General Johnston, commanding Confederate forces, to notify you that the truce between General Sherman, commanding Federal forces, and himself has been resumed.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

L. L. LOMAX,

Major-General.

P. S.- Please acknowledge receipt.

L. L. L.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
April 26, 1865-5.45 p. m.

Major General L. L. LOMAX,

Danville:

Your dispatch to Major-General Meade has been received. He desires me to state to you that he cannot act upon any information of the character conveyed in your telegram unless it be received from his superior officer through proper military channels.

Your obedient servant,

ALEX. S. WEBB,

Brevet Major-General and Chief of Staff.

GEO. G. MEADE,

Major-General.