HDQRS. 19TH ARMY CORPS AND U. S. FORCES,
Morganza, La., May 30, 1864.

Brigadier General M. K. LAWLER,

Commanding Detachment Thirteenth Army Corps:

GENERAL: The general commanding directs me to say that he has just received information, which he considers altogether reliable, that there are 300 Confederate soldiers rendezvousing at Waterloo, about 9 miles below here on the river. The cavalry must sweep these people away from there they return. Communicate this to Colonel Davis. Permit no stragglers from your army. Punish stragglers with the utmost severity on the spot. Communicate this to the cavalry. The general has just learned from the navy that 1,000 cavalry crossed the Atchafalaya at Morgan's Ferry day before yesterday.

I am, sir, respectfully,

FREDERIC SPEED,

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans, May 30, 1864.

Brigadier-General McNEIL:

Commanding, La Fourche:

The major-general commanding directs me to send you the following extract from Colonel Chrysler's report from Morganza this day;

I also learned that the infantry were crossing at Bayou Grossetete, and that their destination was La Fourche.

Your request to visit this city is granted, at such time as you deem prudent, having before you the above information. It would be well to make such reconnaissances as would develop the movements of the enemy.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

O. MATTHEWS,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

SPECIAL ORDERS,
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, Numbers 141.
New Orleans, La., May 30, 1864

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3. Brigadier General Fitz Henry Warren, U. S. Volunteers, will at once proceed to take command of the Post and District of Baton Rouge, relieving Brigadier-General Benton.

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By command of Major-General Banks:

GEO. B. DRAKE,
Assistant Adjutant-General.

BATON ROUGE, May 30, 1864-10.45 a.m.

Lieutenant Colonel R. B. IRWIN,

Assistant Adjutant-General, New Orleans:

I have just received what I deem reliable information, that Colonel Scott crossed the Amite River at Burlington, on Friday last, with 1,000 to 1,500 men and nine pieces artillery; all mounted. He gave