HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA,
Cumberland, April 19, 1864.

General MAX WEBER:

I do not know why Captain Means' men have crossed the river to Waterford. Three companies of Captain Means are under orders to Charleston, Kanawha, and Captain Means has been dismissed from the service for not obeying orders. Please report again.

F. SIGEL,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS,
Harper's Ferry, April 19, 1864.

Captain T. MELVIN,

Asst. Adjt. General, Dept. of West Virginia:

Captain Means' company and the infantry supports have returned to Point of Rocks, with no casualties on our side. They killed one rebel and took one prisoner. Means crossed the river into Virginia by the order of the Secretary of War.

MAX WEBER,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

CUMBERLAND, MD., April 19, 1864.

Brigadier General MAX WEBER,

Harper's Ferry:

Your dispatch in regard to the Sixth Michigan Cavalry and the withdrawal of troops from your front is received. The Sixth Michigan is ordered to the Army of the Potomac, and must be sent there as soon as you receive written orders, which must now have reached you. I will telegraph to Colonel Taylor to take the necessary measures to protect your front or to send you some cavalry.

F. SIGEL,

Major-General.

MARTINSBURG, April 19, 1864.

(Received 3.30 p. m.)

Major General J. STAHEL,

Chief of Cavalry:

I have at 2.40 for the west. Colonel R. F. Taylor remains in command.

WM. W. AVERELL,

Brigadier-General.

MARTINSBURG, April 19, 1864.

General F. SIGEL:

I have been directed to withdraw my cavalry from Halltown and Kearneysville.

R. F. TAYLOR,

Colonel.