probably toward Alexandria. With this belief I have made disposition of parties sent out, in order to learn of any approach this way.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

H. M. LAZELLE,

Colonel Sixteenth New York Vol. Cav., Commanding Brigade.

P. S. -I have given you the above impression with a view of being corrected if wrong.

ALEXANDRIA, July 14, 1864. (Received 9. 30 p. m.)

Colonel TAYLOR,

Chief of Staff:

COLONEL: The patrols report all quiet in the neighborhood of Accotink, Annandale and Falls Church. They report rumors of the rebels crossing to Virginia at Muddy Branch.

W. W. WINSHIP,

Lieutenant and Provost-Marshal.

HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22nd ARMY CORPS,
July 14, 1864-1. 15 a. m.

General DE RUSSY,

Commanding at Arlington:

The force is probably Mosby's. He is reported from other sources in that vicinity. The Veteran Reserve Brigade has probably joined you by this time. An additional regiment was sent to Camp Distribution to-day. It, with all the other forces there, is at your disposition.

C. C. AUGUR,

Major-General.

JULY 14, 1864.

Colonel J. H. TAYLOR,

Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General:

The following has just been received from Colonel Wilhelm, signal station, Fort Smith, 4. 30 a. m.:

The enemy is still in our front on the Leesburg road. He seems to be in considerable force. No demonstration on the lines so far. I am in good shape to receive them.

G. A. DE RUSSY.

ARLINGTON, VA., July 14, 1864. (Received 1 p. m.)

Colonel J. H. TAYLOR,

Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General:

The following has been received from Colonel Wilhelm:

SIGNAL STATION, Fort Smith, July 14, 1864-6 a. m.

Captain Fitzgerald just returned. The enemy seems to be nothing but straggling rebel cavalry, apparently trying to mount themselves. All quiet now.

G. A. DE RUSSY,

Brigadier-General.