of these two divisions are in very fine order, and serviceable in every respect. A very marked improvement is observed in the Third Division in this particular.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

F. C. NEWHALL,

Captain and Acting Assistant Inspector-General.

HEADQUARTERS SECOND CAVALRY DIVISION,
Warrenton, Va., April 17, 1864.

Colonel SMITH,

Chief of Staff, Cavalry Corps:

I sent a party last night by way of Waterloo to Amissville. No enemy could be found nor had any been in that vicinity for a week.

D. McM. GREGG,

Brigadier-General.

HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
April 17, 1864.

Brigadier-General GREGG,

Commanding Second Division:

General Davies, of the Third Division, has been ordered to report to you for duty. This became necessary from the assignment of General Wilson to command a division in this corps.

P. H. SHERIDAN,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY DIVISION,
April 17, 1864.

Major-General SHERIDAN:

I assumed command this morning. Have been through camp to-day. They are badly located, and must be changed as soon as possible. Custer's brigade has not gone yet. When shall I look for Chapman? I need some such brigade commander as Bob Williams, and want your assistance to get him.

J. H. WILSON,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers.

CULPEPER, April 17, 1864-12 p. m.

(Received 1. 15 a. m., 18th.)

Major-General SIGEL,

Cumberland, Md.:

General Ord has been relieved from duty, at his own request. Send General Averell in command of the expedition already directed, or go yourself, as you deem most advisable. Should you go, it will be necessary to leave an officer in whose judgment you can place the greatest reliance to command everything you leave behind.

U. S. GRANT,

Lieutenant-General.