HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA,
June 8, 1864-8 p.m.

SIR: The enemy has been unusually quiet to-day along the whole extent of his lines, and nothing of importance has occurred. Two divisions of his cavalry, under General Sheridan, are reported to have crossed the Pamunkey yesterday at New Castle Ferry, and to have encamped last night at Dunkirk and Aylett's, on the Mattapony. They were accompanied by artillery, ambulances, wagons, and beef-cattle.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

R. E. LEE,

General.

Honorable SECRETARY OF WAR.

Richmond, Va.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA,
June 9, 1864-9.30 p.m.

SIR: The enemy has been quiet to-day-apparently engaged in strengthening his entrenchments. Skirmishing on the lines has been very light.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

R. E. LEE,

General.

Honorable SECRETARY OF WAR,

Richmond, Va.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA,
June 10, 1864-8.30 p.m.

SIR: The enemy has made no movement to-day. The skirmishing along the lines has been somewhat more active and systematic than during the last two days.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

R. E. LEE,

General.

Honorable SECRETARY OF WAR,

Richmond.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA,
June 11, 1864-6.30 p.m.

SIR; The enemy has been quiet to-day, with the usual skirmishing along the lines.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

R. E. LEE,

General.

Honorable SECRETARY OF WAR,

Richmond.