crossings of the Ocklawaha River, of which there are said to be two-one of them to Orange Springs. But in reference to these you will obtain accurate information from local sources.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

W. CALL,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

CHARLESTON, April 13, 1864.

General PATTON ANDERSON,

Camp Milton, Fla.:

Suspend late general order from War Department restricting the sale of rations to officers.

By command of General Beauregard:

GILES B. COOKE,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DISTRICT OF FLORIDA,
Camp Milton, April 13, 1864.

Colonel R. H. ANDERSON,

Commanding Cavalry:

COLONEL: From certain facts that have been reported to the major-general commanding he is inclined to think that the scout at the mouth of the Saint John's River has been captured by the enemy.

He deems it particularly important to ascertain whether the troops reported by the Saddler's Point scout as going down the river have gone out or not, and desires that you will take immediate measures to learn the condition of things near the mouth of the river, what has become of the scout, and whether the troops referred to have left the river or landed at some point below.

I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

WM. G. BARTH,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DISTRICT OF FLORIDA,
Camp Milton, April 13, 1864.

Colonel R. H. ANDERSON,

Commanding Cavalry:

COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you instruct Lieutenant-Colonel McCormick to scout the country on his left and front round Broward's Neck and Yellow Bluff, with the view of discovering if the enemy is making any movement from that quarter, and report promptly and discoveries that may be made.

I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

WM. G. BARTH,

Assistant Adjutant-General.