WASHINGTON, D. C. October 14, 1864-3 p.m.

Brigadier-General STEVENSON,

Harper's Ferry:

The Secretary of War directs that if the paymasters have not left Martinsburg, or are still within your reach, they return to Harper's Ferry and remain there till further orders, or until General Sheridan sends a proper mounted escort.

H. W. HALLECK,

Major-General and Chief of Staff.

HARPER'S FERRY, October 14, 1864.

(Received 8.40 p.m.)

Major-General HALLECK,

Chief of Staff:

The only telegram received from you was in regard to paymasters. I immediately communicated your order to General Seward, at Martinsburg.

Respectfully,

JNO. D. STEVENSON,

Brigadier-General.

POINT OF ROCKS, October 14, 1864.

General STEVENSON:

Two men have this moment come in from Adamstown. Rangers charged and drove enemy, who in turn charged and scattered our force. I have sent to have Grubb rally and keep his men together at all hazards. I have no horse, or I would go. First got through, but the second is just now back. There certainly are from 200 to 300.

BURTNETE.

POINT OF ROCKS, October 14, 1864-4.55 p.m.

Brigadier-General STEVENSON:

Captain Grubb, Loudoun Rangers, 100 men, sent back for re-enforcements. Reports 250 of the enemy's cavalry between Adamstown and Monocacy River, stealing horses. General Tyler, at Monrovia, has been informed; Government wires cut. I have directed Grubb to follow up and pitch into them at the first opportunity; at all events, to hold the enemy and annoy him until further developments. Will wait directions from you. Spence caught the operator, and he will keep him.

BURTNETE

HEADQUARTERS,
Harper's Ferry, October 14, 1864.

Captain BURTNETE:

Dispatch received. All right. What force is it? Send word to Grubb to give them no rest. Direct cavalry scout sent down from here to unite with Grubb's command and give all assistance possible. Shall send down to-night additional cavalry.

JOHN D. STEVENSON,

Brigadier-General.