CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864.

Captain FARIS,

Altamont:

A large rebel force is reported near Martinsburg. There is also a force reported near Moorefield. Send a messenger and advise Godwin; also hold your command in readiness to move to New Creek at any moment you may be ordered.

B. F. KELLEY,

Brigadier-General.

CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864.

Colonel STOUGH,

Paw Paw, via Numbers 12:

The enemy reported in force at Winchester. It is also reported that a cavalry force of 1,000 had been sent toward Sir John's Run or Bloomery. Be on the alert.

B. F. KELLEY,

Brigadier-General.

GREENLAND GAP, July 3, 1864.

(Received 9 a. m.)

Brigadier General B. F. KELLEY:

The scouting party I sent in the direction of Moorefield arrived at the top of a mountain this side of Moorefield, from which position they could overlook the entire town and vicinity with a glass, by the aid of which they were enabled to see everything about Moorefield. Nothing was discovered up to the time they left, which was 7 o'clock a. m. to-day, 3rd instant. I will keep scout in that direction, also in the direction of Petersburg, and keep you advised.

R. STEVENSON,

Colonel, Commanding.

CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864-11 a. m.

Colonel STEVENSON,

Greenland Gap:

If you are approached by an overwhelming force you will retire on New Creek, via the Moorefield and Alleghany pike, to the Junction. The rebels are reported in large force between Winchester and Martinsburg, and an attack on the latter place is momentarily expected.

B. F. KELLEY,

Brigadier-General.

GREENLAND, July 3, 1864.

(Received 2.10 p. m. 4th.)

Brigadier General B. F. KELLEY:

Scouting party of ten men sent out in the direction of Ridgeville and Burlington had just returned, 6 o'clock this p. m. They reported that McNeill had been re-enforced by 400 men, making his full num-