force in on the infantry. He also reports large camps on the other side of Hazel River, some distance to the left of the pike. All quiet at this hour.

Very respectfully,

J. KILPATRICK,

Brigadier-General, Commanding Division.

Lieutenant Colonel C. ROSS SMITH, Chief of Staff.

HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY DIVISION,
October 11, 1863-8.40 a. m.

COLONEL: I have fallen back to a position on the James City and Culpeper roads, in front of the infantry pickets. The enemy have made no attempt to follow.

Very respectfully,

J. KILPATRICK,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers, Commanding Division.

Lieutenant Colonel C. ROSS SMITH,

Chief of Staff, Cavalry Corps.

HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY DIVISION,
October 11, 1863-11 a. m.

GENERAL: I am retiring on the Sperryville pike and on the two roads from Culpeper Court-House to Madison Court-House. The enemy have made no attempt to follow. My rear guards are still out on each road about 3 miles. I have sent a small force back to see what the enemy is doing.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. KILPATRICK,

Brigadier-General, Commanding Division.

Major-General PLEASONTON.

HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY DIVISION,
October 12, 1863.

GENERAL: From prisoners I learn that Stuart (rebel) came down the Sperryville pike to Culpeper, and then passed to the left. It was Stuart in person who attacked our left as we moved on Brandy Station. Hampton was with him. Fitz. Lee was in our front. Stuart's corps must be, therefore, at or near Brandy. I send you this information, that you may know that we fought Stuart's entire cavalry yesterday.

Very respectfully,

J. KILPATRICK,

Brigadier-General, Commanding Division.

[Major-General PLEASONTON.]

HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY DIVISION,
October 12, 1863.

GENERAL: Captain Downing, of the Harris Light Cavalry, has just come in with 50 men. He was cut off yesterday when within