HDQRS. HARDIN'S DIVISION, 22nd ARMY CORPS, DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, Washington, D. C., July 31, 1864.

Colonel HAYWARD, Second Brigade:

The battalion of heavy artillery under command of Captain Pope has moved and will report to you to-day. General Hardin directs that you will concentrate the One hundred and fiftieth Ohio National Guard on the right of your line from Bunker Hill to Lincoln and distribute this battalion as you may deem best from Bunker Hill to the left of your line, strengthening each fort according to the necessities of the case. You can issue the order concentrating the One hundred and fiftieth at once, as this new battalion will report to you before night. It has just started. General Hardin will probably be out to see you to-day and give further instructions.

Very respectfully,
R. CHANDLER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HDQRS. HARDIN'S DIVISION, 22nd ARMY CORPS, DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, Washington, D. C., July 31, 1864.

Colonel W. H. HAYWARD, Second Brigade:

The general commanding directs that until further orders, the small fortification between Forts Saratoga and Thayer will be occupied by a guard of one officer and twenty-four men from the nearest fort, and that a sentinel be kept on post day and night.

Very respectfully,

R. CHANDLER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

POOLESVILLE, July 31, 1864.

(Received 3 p. m.)

Major C. H. RAYMOND,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

My line was back to Conrad's Ferry last night. By 12 noon to-day had it re-establish to mouth of Monocacy. Cheek's Ford, first above Monocacy, where Mosby crossed yesterday, is unguarded, leaving my right exposed. When eighteen of my men were fighting Mosby's whole command yesterday, I am informed Major Thompson was within supporting distance. My loss in that affair-prisoners, and about 25 horses and equipments captured.

J. M. WAITE,

Major Eighth Illinois Cavalry.

HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22nd ARMY CORPS,
July 31, 1864.

Colonel GAMBLE,

Commanding Camp Stoneman:

COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that the detachment of Third Massachusetts Cavalry, reported to you this

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