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HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, FIFTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Manchester, Va., May 10, 1865.

Lieutenant Colonel MAX. WOODHULL,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Fifteenth Army Corps:

COLONEL: I respectfully report that at 5. 30 this morning I left my camp near Proctor's Creek and marched out on the direct Richmond road as far as Manchester, going into camp with everything at 10 a. m. near the latter mentioned town, establishing my headquarters near those of the Fifteenth Army Corps.

I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

C. R. WOODS,

Brevet Major-General.


HDQRS. FOURTH DIVISION, FIFTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Manchester, Va., May 10, 1865.

Lieutenant Colonel MAX. WOODHULL,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Fifteenth Army Corps:

COLONEL: I have the honor to report that my division has marched from Proctor's Creek, breaking camp at 7 a. m., to French's plantation, on the James River, in the vicinity of Manchester, a distance of eight miles, where it is now in bivouac. The march was made via Drewry's Bluff, crossing Kingsland and Falling Creeks, making camp at 12. 30 p. m.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JOHN M. CORSE,

Brevet Major-General.


HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Manchester, Va., May 10, 1865--12 m.

Major General H. W. SLOCUM,

Commanding Army of Georgia:

GENERAL: The general-in-chief directs me to inform you that the cavalry of General Sheridan will pass over the pontoon bridge this p. m., which will give it to us to-morrow. Please give such directions as to insure that no part of your command will occupy the bridge from this time out to-day.

I am, general, with respect,

L. M. DAYTON,

Major and Assistant Adjutant-General.

RALEIGH, May 10, 1865.

Major-General HALLECK:

Can paroled prisoners who take the amnesty oath and put off the rebel uniform be permitted to go North? May paroled prisoners be given passes to leave the United States, and if so, from what point can they start?

J. M. SCHOFIELD,

Major-General.


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