[no. 58. see page 666.]
I have about nineteen thousand infantry, two thousand cavalry, and four battalions artillery this side Swift Creek; beyond Swift Creek Walker's brigade and two regiments (Dearing's brigade) cavalry.G. T. Beauregard, General Commanding.1
[no. 59. see page 666.]
General Butler's headquarters, May 20, 1864, 10 P. M. (Received 7.40 A. M., May 21st.)
Hon. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War:
Have been fighting all day. Enemy are endeavoring to close in on our lines.
We shall hold on. Have captured rebel General Walker, of Texas troops.
General Sheridan is at White House, and has sent for a pontoon bridge, which I have forwarded him. Have also sent one of my army gunboats with launches up the Rappahannock, as requested. Hon. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War:
B. F. Butler, Major-General.
[no. 60. see page 669.]
Hoke's division and Read's battalion of artillery have been ordered to report to you forthwith. I will follow with Johnson's as soon as enemy's movements here will permit.[no. 61. see page 670.]
headquarters Department of Virginia and North Carolina, Half-Way House, May 14, 1864.
General:--You are authorized to make the change in the troops indicated.
Fort Powhatan is a very important position.
Require from my ordnance officer what heavy guns you may need for Fort Powhatan, but get them here soon.
I cannot at present spare the colored cavalry, but will as soon as Kautz gets through.
By command of Major-General Butler: [no. 62. see page 671.]
General Grant directed that you have twenty thousand men, exclusive of artillery and cavalry, which are not wanted, ready to be moved as may be ordered. Your position at City Point will be prepared for defence by a small force. General Grant crossed the North Anna near railroad bridge on the 22d, and on the 23d was moving on the South Anna.Halleck, Major-General.
