GARNETT'S MOUNTAIN, February 6, 1864- 4. 30 p. m.

Major- General NEWTON, and

CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,

Army of the Potomac:

Can see no more of the cavalry; it is too misty.

WIGGINS,

Signal Officer.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
February 6, 1864- 2 p. m.

COMMANDING OFFICER SECOND CORPS:

The major- general commanding desires you to proceed to Morton's Ford, and if the brigades that have crossed the rebel are not able to maintain themselves on the other side he directs that they be withdrawn to this side.

A. A. HUMPHREYS,

Major- General and Chief of Staff.

HEADQUARTERS SECOND CORPS,
February 6, 1864- 1. 30 p. m.

General HUMPHREYS:

I felt quite unwell this morning and did not go out with the command to make the demonstration, but I am ready to go now. What more shall we do than General Caldwell has done!

G. K. WARREN,

Major- General.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
February 6, 1864- 2. 30 p. m.

COMMANDING OFFICER SECOND CORPS:

The movement was intended as a demonstration only, but if, in your judgment, you can attack the enemy successfully, without great loss, do so. Secure your withdrawal to this side. General Price is ordered to move up and support you.

A. A. HUMPHREYS,

Major- General and Chief of Staff.

HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS,
February 6, 1864- 11. 45 p. m.

Major- General HUMPHREYS,

Chief of Staff:

I have just come from the south side of the Rapidan, and have withdrawn all my force except about 150 men. I have seen General Segwick's note to you. General Hays was of the same opinion as General S. We have had about 200 men wounded, many of them seriously; but few were killed, but more will die from the ir wounds. The enemy show very large fires on both our right and left, but none n the center. Wounded have all been brought off and dead buried.

Respectfully,

G. K. WARREN,

Major- General.