FORT MONROE, VA., January 30, 1864-10 a. m.

(Received 11 a. m.)

Honorable EDWIN M. STANTON,

Secretary of War:

Where is Baker's cavalry? Two hundred and eighty-one men of it landed at Yorktown two days ago; the rest have not been heard from.

B. F. BUTLER,

Major-General.

FORT MONROE, VA., January 30, 1864-6 p. m.

(Received 6. 10 p. m.)

Honorable EDWIN M. STANTON,

Secretary of War:

The rebels are massing troops in Richmond. This is news by flag-of-truce boat. I will send copy of telegram by mail of news by a refugee to the same purpose.

B. F. BUTLER,

Major-General.

WAR DEPARTMENT,

Washington City, January 31, 1864-8. 45 p. m.)

Major-General MEADE,

Philadelphia:

I regret to learn your continued and serious illness, and am anxious to know the present condition of your health.

EDWIN M. STANTON.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
January 31, 1864-10. 30 p. m. (Received 11. 15 p. m.)

Major-General HALLECK:

The force in the Valley of the Shenandoah and its disposition, according to the latest information received here, dow not indicate an intention to attack the line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Other information from the valley will be received Tuesday morning.

JOHN SEDGWICK,

Major-General, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
January 31, 1864-3. 15 p. m.

Major-General HUMPHREYS,

Chief of Staff:

GENERAL: Have you seen the dispatch of General Kelley? In the contingency of Early attacking his whole line, he recommends a movement from here. I consider such a move impracticable. Please give your views.

JOHN SEDGWICK,

Major-General.