even if it was to save his life. Camell Bilt was arrested at the same time. He also deserves your consideration.

I saw a gentleman to-day from Centreville who had been arrested and taken there. He reports a great many tents there, but few men.

Please send me some late Southern papers.

Very respectfully, &c.,

E. V. WHITE,

Lieutenant-Colonel.

Major General J. E. B. STUART.

[Indorsement.]

HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY BRIGADE,
September 5, 1863.

Respectfully forwarded.

Colonel White and his command in this daring enterprise, which struck such terror to the enemy, deserves high praise. Every day brings new proof of his activity.

J. E. B. STUART,

Major-General.

SEPTEMBER 2, 1863.

GENERAL: I attacked yesterday a portion of Kilpatrick's command on the Barbee and Orleans road.

Killed 6, wounded 10; captured 24 prisoners, 30 horses, arms, equipments, &c., also 1 first lieutenant.

A large force of cavalry came to Leesburg on the 31st from Centreville, with five pieces of artillery. They are now at Middleburg. I have not been able to find out the exact number, but, from the information I have, think there were between 1,000 and 1,500. For several days after my raid into Maryland the river was not picketed, though it is picketed now. The force at Middleburg is commanded by Colonel Devin. Say they are determined to have me.

Lost no men in yesterday's fight.

Very respectfully, &c.,

E. V. WHITE,

Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Cavalry Battalion.

Major General J. E. B. STUART.

[Indorsement.]

HDQRS. CAV. DIV., ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA,
September 5, 1863.

Respectfully forwarded, for the information of the commanding general and the Department, as evidence of the untiring activity and energy of Colonel White and his command, which belong to Jones' brigade, but was left on detached service by me in the rear of the enemy.

J. E. B. STUART,

Major-General.