selected, and in addition to the ordinary duties of post commander, will be instructed to render any assistance that may be necessary to the naval commander at that station.

By order of Major General E. R. S. Canby:

C. T. CHRISTENSEN,

Major and Assistant Adjutant-General.

MISSISSIPPI SQUADRON, FLAG-SHIP CRICKET,

Off Alexandria, La., May 12, 1864.

Major General N. P. BANKS,

Commanding Department of the Gulf:

GENERAL: I find myself unable to move to-day without great pain, and in consequence have ordered Lieutenant Commander t. O. Selfridge, commanding U. S. S. Osage, to take upon himself the duties of fleet captain. He will have all the authority I possess to carry on duty. If Colonel Bailey wants anything done he will please call on Captain Selfridge, who will be will be with the upper vessels until they are over. Any requisitions made on Captain Selfridge will be attended to the same as if made on me.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

DAVID D. PORTER,

Rear-Admiral.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
Alexandria, May 132, 1864.

Major General J. J. REYNOLDS,

Commanding Defenses of New Orleans:

GENERAL: The army moves to-morrow direct for Simsport. The naval fleet has passed the rapids safely. The army is in good condition and spirits, and hope to meet the enemy on the way.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

W. DWIGHT,

Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff.

HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
U. S. Transport Mittie Stevens, May 12, 1864.

Major GEORGE B. DRAKE,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Department of the Gulf:

MAJOR: As Major-General McClernand is too fable at present to attempt any business whatever, he has desired me to address you this communication. Having been informed that Brigadier General F. H. Warren is at or near Fort De Russy with a detachment of the Thirteenth Army Corps, he desires that whatever orders be deemed necessary be communicated from General Banks' headquarters direct to General Warren. In case he and his command join the detachment of the Thirteenth Army Corps at present commanded by General Lawler, General Warren will be the senior officer present for duty.

I have the honor, to be, major, your most obedient servant,

J. B. GORSUCH,

Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.