trains, ambulances, and wagons will be moved on the Strasburg pike, those of the Sixth Army Corps being in advance. The Army of West Virginia Brevet Major-General Crook, will be in reserve, and will march to Strasburg via the Strasburg pike:

By command of Major-General Sheridan:

J. W. FORSYTH,

Lieutenant-Colonel and Chief of Staff.

SPECIAL ORDER,
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, TWENTY-SECOND ARMY CORPS, No. 234. September 19, 1864.

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10. The Seventh Company New Hampshire Heavy Artillery, Captain A. S. Libby, having reported to these headquarters pursuant to orders, will be reported without delay to Brigadier-General Hardin, commanding division, for duty.

By command of Major-General Augur:

C. H. RAYMOND,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

SPECIAL ORDERS,
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, TWENTY-SECOND ARMY CORPS, No. 235. September 19, 1864.

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6. The Sixth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps is hereby relieved from duty in this department, and will proceed without delay to Johnson's Island, Sandusky, Ohio, reporting on arrival to the commanding officer of that post for duty. The quartermaster's department will furnish the necessary transportation.

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By command of Major-General Augur:

C. H. RAYMOND,
Assistant Adjutant-General.

HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, 22ND ARMY CORPS,

Washington, D. C., September 19, 1864.

Major WAITE,

Comdg. Eighth Illinois Cavalry, near Darnestown:

I know of on infantry near Conrad's Ferry. Ascertain, if possible, the foundation for report of firing in that direction and its cause.

Respectfully,

J. H. TAYLOR,

Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General.

MUDDY BRANCH, September 19, 1864-5.30 p. m.

(Received 6 p. m.)

Lieutenant Colonel J. H. TAYLOR,

Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General:

COLONEL: Party sent up the river last night just returned; could learn nothing; all quiet. River so high officer in charge of scout did