STONY MOUNTAIN, April 28, 1864- 5 p. m.

General HANCOCK and

Captain FISHER:

All quiet. Cavalry and infantry drills near Clark's Mountain this p. m. Lieutenant Holland visited the river front near Raccoon Ford to- day and reports about 50 of the enemy digging on the river bank directly in rear of the ford. He saw their guns in position at the ford, one of heavy caliber, and a party cutting embrasures in the work for another gun.

TAYLOR.

PONY MOUNTAIN, April 28, 1864- 5.30 p. m.

Captain FISHER;

All quiet. About 200 of the enemy working on intrenchments heretofore reported at Raccoon Ford, and about 1 mile to the right. The cavalry sent out on a reconnaissance this a. m. has returned.

McCLOSKEY.

CULPEPER, April 28, 1864- 11 p. m.

(Received 1 a. m., 29th)

Major General A. E. BURNSIDE,

Warrenton Junction, Va.:

There are no troops at Warrenton. None are necessary.

U. S. GRANT,

Lieutenant- General.

MANASSAS JUNCTION, VA., April 28, 1864.

(Received 3.40 p. m.)

Major General H. W. HALLECK,

Chief of Staff:

Head of my column now here in good condition. Encamp at Bristoe to- night, and hope to relieve all of Meade's men to- morrow.

A. E. BURNSIDE,

Major- General.

SPECIAL ORDERS,
WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE, Numbers 161.
Washington, April 28, 1864.

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32. Major General T. L. Crettenden, U. S. Volunteers, will report in person without delay to Major- General Burnside, U. S. Volunteers, for assignment to duty.

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By order of the Secretary of War:

W. A. NICHOLS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.