WASHINGTON CITY, November 4, 1864. [Received 9.20 a.m.]

Major General C. C. AUGUR,

Rectortown, Va.:

In reply to your telegram of the 2nd instant the Secretary of War directs me to say that there is no objection to your coming to this city.

JAS. A. HARDIE,

Colonel and Inspector-General.

HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, 22ND ARMY CORPS, November 4, 1864.

Major-General AUGUR,
Gainesville, Va.:

All guiet. Colonel Wells reports that a number of Mosby's men are in the pines near Flint Hill.

Respectfully,

J. H. TAYLOR,

Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General.

HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, 22ND ARMY CORPS, Washington, D. C., November 4, 1864.

Major LUDLAM,
Eighth Illinois Cavalry,

Commanding at Muddy Branch:

MAJOR: A number of Mosby's men are reported in camp at Flint Hill, some few miles from Fairfax Court-House. They may be moving up the river.

Respectfully,

J. H. TAYLOR,

Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General.

POINT OF ROCKS, MD., November 4, 1864. [Received 11 a.m.]

Major T. T. ECKERT:

Rebels reported at Leesburg-a brigade, commanded by Rosser. Inhabitants fleeing to this side. Rebels confiscating everything they come across.

OPERATOR.

PROVOST-MARSHAL'S OFFICE, Alexandria, Va., November 4, 1864-7.15 p.m.

Colonel TAYLOR,

Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General:

COLONEL: We have information, from a reliable source, that a considerable body of Mosby's men are encamped in the pines near Flint Hill, Fairfax County, Va. The patrols report all quiet to-day.

H. H. WELLS,

Colonel and Provost-Marshal-General.