Harrison to communicate with Mr. Boehm and make arrangements and run your command down and see if this can be true; if so, order them to return at once. You report to me who was in command who has acted so disgracefully.

B. F. KELLEY,

Brigadier-General.

NEW CREEK, May 12, 1864.

Brigadier-General KELLEY:

The One hundred and sixty-first Ohio just arrived; destination, Cumberland. All quiet 6.10 a. m.

N. WILKINSON,

Colonel.

NEW CREEK, May 12, 1864.

Brigadier General B. F. KELLEY:

Reports from Colonel Harris say that Imboden and Jackson have left his front.

N. WILKINSON,

Colonel.

NEW CREEK, May 12, 1864.

Brigadier General B. F. KELLEY:

I am informed that Imboden has gone to the Valley by order, on account of Sigel's advance; also statement relative to Ringgold [Cavalry] being pursued.

N. WILKINSON,

Colonel.

NEW CREEK, May 12, 1864.

Brigadier General B. F. KELLEY:

The scouts to Ridgeville got no information of the enemy. Have you any news?

N. WILKINSON,

Colonel.

CUMBERLAND, MD., May 12, 1864-10 a. m.

Colonel WILKINSON,

New Creek:

I have no news this a. m. All quiet; I think Rosser has fallen back. Trains have gone out this a. m. Harrison, from Patterson's, reports that twenty-five mounted rebels passed through Frankfort last night, going west. What news from Porter? Keep him advised.

B. F. KELLEY,

Brigadier-General.