...e governed mainly by my directions, as neither Col. Porter nor the clerks, nor Gen. Winder himself, have the slightest idea of the geography of the country occupied by the enemy. The clerks are all Maryland ers, as well as the detectives, and the latter intend to remain here to my great chagrin. The Provost Marshal, Col. Porter, has had new passports printed, to which his own name is to be appen...