WASHINGTON, D. C., September 29, 1864 - 5.15 p. m.

Brigadier-General STEVENSON,

Harper's Ferry:

Stragglers, recruits, and convalescents not belonging to General Sheridan's command will be sent to Camp Distribution, Alexandria; those belonging to his command will be organized into provisional battalions and armed for temporary service at Harper's Ferry. If you require more officers for this purpose telegraph to the Adjutant-General how many you want.

H. W. HALLECK,

Major-General and Chief of Staff.

HARPER'S FERRY, September 29, 1864.

Adjutant-General THOMAS,

Washington, D. C.:

I shall require, to organize for service provisional battalions, at least thirty officers. I am directed to apply to you for them by Major-General Halleck, Chief of Staff. They supply be forwarded at once.

JOHN D. STEVENSON,

Brigadier-General.

WASHINGTON, D. C., September 29, 1864.

Brigadier General JOHN D. STEVENSON:

A regiment has been ordered to you from Baltimore. Re-enforcements should be sent to Kelley as soon as possible.

H. W. HALLECK,

Major-General and Chief of Staff.

HARPER'S FERRY, September 29, 1864.

General HALLECK,

Chief of Staff:

The troops required for General Kelley have left. Ordered to report to him at Cumberland.

Respectfully,

JOHN D. STEVENSON,

Brigadier-General.

WASHINGTON, D. C., September 29, 1864.

J. W. GARRETT,

Camden Station, Baltimore:

General Stevenson has been directed to send a regiment from Harper's Ferry to re-enforce General Kelley, without delay. General Wallace has been ordered to send a regiment to General Stevenson. Please see to transportation.

H. W. HALLECK,

Major-General and Chief of Staff.