suplied by the railroad which is now being reconstructed to the Rappahannock, beyond which river we will not pass until advised from him of his disposition and need. He reports that the country from Harrisonburg to Stanton is well supplied with forage, and that his cavalry destroyed large quantities of grain, harness, and property at Staunton and Waynesborough. For the present keep Winchester well stocked, according to his orders, and be guided by his instructions. Unless advised that you positively need them, I will not send you more wagons and mules to consume forage. We have them ready here.

M. C. MEIGS,

Brevet Major-General.

SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. MIDDLE MILITARY DIVISION, No. 46.
October 2, 1864.

1. The Fourth New York Cavalry is hereby detailed for temporary duty at these headquarters.

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By command of Major-General Sheridan:

C. KINSGSBURY, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant-General.

WASHINGTON, D. C., October 2, 1864.

Major-General AUGUR:

The work on the Orange railroad will cease, and that to Front Royal be repaired. Direct your forces accordingly.

Very respectfully,

H. W. HALLECK,

Major-General and Chief of Staff.

HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, 22ND ARMY CORPS,
October 2, 1864.

Colonel J. A. MAUS,

Commanding 202nd Pennsylvania Volunteers:

COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you proceed to Alexandria with your regiment as soon as practicable. Upon arrival, report for orders to Brigadier-General Slough, military governor of alexandria. Upon application to the quartermaster's department, you will be furnished with the necessary transportation.

I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

C. H. RAYMOND,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, 22ND ARMY CORPS,
October 2, 1864.

Brigadier General JOHN P. SLOUCH,

Military Governor of Alexandria:

GENERAL: The major-general directs that, inasmuch as rapiers have been stopped on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad and ordered to