dently and oversight. That regiment was particularly distinguished in that battle, and I wish authority to insert with a pen "Weldon Railroad" in the list of battles of this regiment, and that it may be corrected in some order.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

R. B. AYRES,

Brevet Major-General.

[Indorsement.]

HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS,
April 29, 1865.

Respectfully forwarded.

It is well known in the corps that this regiment behaved most gallantry at the time referred to, and it is presumed the omission was accidental.

CHAS. GRIFFIN,

Brevet Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
April 28, 1865-9.30 a. m.

Major-General WRIGHT,

Commanding Sixth Corps:

To-morrow morning 150,000 rations and 150,000 pounds of forage will start for Staunton River. It will be there Sunday night, and will be held subject to the orders of yourself or General Sheridan. Please notify General Sheridan.

ALEX. S. WEBB,

Brevet Major-General and Chief of Staff.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
April 28, 1865-11.15 a. m.

Major-General WRIGHT,

Commanding Sixth Corps, Danville:

General Halleck telegraphs as follows.* General Meade sends this for the governance of yourself and General Sheridan. Please suggest to General Sheridan that he can return by way of Roanoke Station, and at that point procure rations if he desires them. Let me know if the quantity sent is rendered too great by Sheridan's not coming this way. Notify these headquarters of General Sheridan's position, and acknowledge receipt of this dispatch.

ALEX. S. WEBB,

Brevet Major-General and Chief of Staff.

HEADQUARTERS SIXTH ARMY CORPS,
Danville, April 28, 1865-12.15 p. m.

Major-General WEBB,

Chief of Staff:

Your dispatch of 11.15 a. m., transmitting that of Major-General Halleck announcing the surrender of Johnston's army, has been received. As soon as I can open communication with General Sheridan

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*See Halleck to Meade, 10.30 a. m., p. 991.

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