WASHINGTON, D. C., July 5, 1864.

Major-General HEINTZELMAN,

Columbus, Ohio:

The two Illinois 100-days' regiments sent to Saint Louis have been ordered to Chicago. As soon as they arrive you will sent o Washington the two Veteran Reserve regiments at that place. The commanding officers there and at Rock Island will remain.

H. W. HALLECK,

Major-General and Chief if Staff.

WASHINGTON, July 5, 1864 - 2. 20 p. m.

Major-General HEINTZELMAN,

Columbus, Ohio:

Colonel Hoffman says that two regiments, or certainly one, at Johnson's Island can be spared. Please sent them to Washington via Pittsburgh.

H. W. HALLECK,

Major-General and Chief of Staff.

COLUMBUS, OHIO, July 5, 1864 - 5 p. m.

(Received 8 p. m.)

Major General H. W. HALLECK,

Chief of Staff:

There is not a soldier who can be spared from this department. The guards are reduced to the minimum at various military prisons. I am in want of troops to hold the fortifications around Covington and Newport.

S. P. HEINTZELMAN,

Major-General.

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 5, 1864.

ADJUTANT-GENERAL STATE OF IOWA:

The military regiment at Davenport will be ordered to Rock Island, and the Veteran Reserve Corps regiment at that place will be ordered to Washington via Pittsburgh.

H. W. HALLECK,

Major-General and Chief of Staff.

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 5, 1864 - 1. 30 p. m.

Major-General WALLACE:

Give General Howe all possible assistance in getting his re-enforcements through to Harper's Ferry.

H. W. HALLECK,

Major-General and Chief of Staff.