CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON, 22nd A. C.,

Washington, April 27, 1864.

The following order is republished for the information of all concerned:

GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, Numbers 16.
April 7, 1863.

The destruction of fences in the counties of Prince William, Loudoun, Alexandria, and Fairfax, Virginia, renders it necessary, for the cultivation of the land, that all farm stock should be confined or properly herded. It is accordingly ordered that stock found running at large, and not sufficiently herded, shall be seized and turned over to the provost-marshal, to be disposed of as the general commanding may direct, and the number and value thereof reported to these headquarters. Stock not herded or watched, so as to prevent their trespassing upon cultivated lands, will be regarded as running at large, and seized accordingly.

By command of Major-General Augur:

C. H. RAYMOND,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

CULPEPER, April 27, 1864-9 a.m.

(Received 9.45 a.m.)

Major-General SIGEL, Cumberland, Md.:

Did you receive my letter fixing date of departure for expedition?

Start it 2nd of May, if not otherwise directed.

U. S. GRANT,

Lieutenant-General.

MARTINSBURG, VA., April 27, 1864-8 a.m.

(Received 9.40 a.m.)

Lieutenant General U. S. GRANT,

Culpeper Court-House:

Your letter of the 24th instant in regard to Generals Crook and Averell is just received and communicated to General Crook.

FRANZ SIGEL,

Major-General.

CULPEPER, April 27, 1864-1.30 p.m.

Major-General SIGEL, Cumberland, Md.:

There are indications and rumors of an intention on the part of the enemy to move a force down the Shenandoah Valley. Use every effort to get information as far up in that direction as you can, and report everything you learn.

U. S. GRANT,

Lieutenant-General.

MARTINSBURG, W. VA., April 27, 1864.

(Received 8 p.m.)

Lieutenant-General GRANT, Culpeper:

Your dispatch in regard to a movement in the Shenandoah Valley received. I will do everything to find out and report.

FRANZ SIGEL,

Major-General.