his command ready and the train will pick it up as they go. The agent here informs me there are no cars at Sandy Hook. I have unloaded a bay train on its way to Harper's Ferry to get cars for Colonel Cole's command. Are there any U. S. cars at the Ferry that can ship the hay from here?

J. A. J. LIGHTBURN,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

CUMBERLAND, November 28, 1864.

Major-General CROOK,

Kernstown:

Rosser and McCausland attacked and captured New Creek this a. m. I look for them to attack me every moment. Push on a force to cut them off if possible.

B. F. KELLEY,

Brevet Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA,
November 28, 1864. (Received 3.30 p. m.)

General Sheridan has ordered troops from Martinsburg to re-enforce you to once. Cavalry will be sent to Wardensville and vicinity as you requested.

GEORGE CROOK,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE MILITARY DIVISION,
November 28, 1864.

Brevet Major-General KELLEY,

Commanding, Cumberland:

As soon as the troops arrive from Martinsburg retake New Creek. The only force the enemy have up there is the picket horse of two brigades of cavalry.

P. H. SHERIDAN,

Major-General, Commanding.

CUMBERLAND, November 28, 1864-a. m.

Brigadier-General CROOK,

Kenstown:

The fight between Colonel Fleming and the rebels occurred at the ford about four miles below Moorefield. The rebels showed a force of about 600 cavalry.

B. F. KELLEY,

Brevet Major-General.