The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 42, In Three Parts. Part 2, Correspondence, etc. Page: 46
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OPERATIONS IN SE. VA. AND N. C.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
August 4, 1864-1 p. m.
Brigadier-General GREGG,
Commanding Cav alry Corps:
The major-general commanding has received instructions from the
lieutenant-general commanding the armies in the field to send another
cavalry division to Washington. The major-general commanding is at
General Butler's headquarters, where I have telegraphed him. In the
meantime make every preparation for moving to City Point for embark-
ation that division of cavalry which can be most quickly got there,
consideration also being given to its effectiveness-that is, it must
be in condition for rapid movement after reaching Washington. The
artillery and means of transportation of the division will also go to
City Point, but will not be embarked until the troops are embarked.
General Kautz is directed to remain on duty with this army. Inform
me in reply what division will go. In the event of your division going
you will accompany it, and will turn over to General Wilson all orders
respecting the disposition of the cavalry. One division will be posted
on the left and rear as far as the Blackwater, and the remaining divis-
ion between the Blackwater and James. As far as practicable,
what force is not needed for patrols and ticketss will be kept concen-
trated ready for movement against the enemy. If any modifications of
this should be thought necessary the commander of the cavalry will
please suggest them.
A. A. IIUMPHREYS,
Major-General and Chief of Ataff.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
August 4, 1864.
Maj. Gen. A. A. HUMPHREYS,
Chief of Staff, Army of the Potomac :
GENERAL: I have the honor to designate the Second Division (that
commanded by myself) as the division to proceed to Washington. The
brigades of the division are posted at Prince George Court-House and
on the Norfolk railroad, and can most conveniently be moved to City
Point for shipment.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
D. McM. GREGG,
Brigadier-General of Volunteers, Commanding Cavalry Corps.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
August 4, 1864--3.20 p. m.
COMMANDING OFFICER CAVALRY CORPS:
The major-general commanding directs that you send Wilson's division
to City Point for embarkation. Instructions for picketing the left of
the army same as already sent you. Kautz's division will remain with
you.
A. A. HUMPHREYS,
Major-General and Chief of Staff.46
[CHAP. LIV.
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