try parallel to the Opequon, joining the division on Millwood and Winchester pike, leaving the Berryville and Winchester pike at 6.30 a. m.

By command of Brigadier-General Wilson:

L. SIEBERT,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY DIVISION,
September 6, 1864-8.05 p. m.

General J. B. McINTOSH,

Commanding First Brigade:

You will order the regiment now on picket on the Winchester pike to advance again to the Limestone Bidge, or to some convenient, point within a mile from the Opequon. The commanding officer will be charged with especial vigilance, and will so dispose of his force as to receive timely of the approach of the enemy.

By command of Brigadier-General Wilson:

L. SIEBERT,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

P. S.-The time of the execution of his order will be reported to these headquarters.

By command of Brigadier-General Wilson.

L. SIEBERT,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HARPER'S FERRY, September 6, 1864.

(Received 8.45 p. m.)

Honorable E. M. STANTON:

Report from front as late as 4 p. m. this evening. No charge since yesterday in position of forces, with exception of cavalry changing position. No firing report.

JNO. D. STEVENSON,

Brigadier-General.

HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE MILITARY DIVISION,
[September 6, 1864.] (Received 8.25 p. m.)

General AVARELL:

General Torbert sent directions this morning to hold line of bunker Hill; I think you can hold that line. The reconnoitering parties from Merritt were to go to Brucetown to-day; I have not yet heard from them. I will advance the infantry again to-morrow, and will send a large of cavalry to the left; this will relieve you from any pressure, if my deductions are correct. I have directed that the railroad be repaired to Martinsburg from Harper's Ferry, which will simplify your difficulties about forage and subsistence. The indications here this evening are that Early has gone toward Winchester.

Respectfully,

P. H. SHERIDAN,

Major-General.