Alfred Pleasonton to Alfred Pleasonton, June 12, 1863

General PLEASONTON: Iam near Bealeton, and my command will be in camp by night. Have sent a force to occupy the fords. Can you spare me a squadron of cavalry ? D. B. BIRNEY, Major-General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac, June 12, 1863—7.45 p. m. General PLEASONTON: The general desires to know how far beyond Sulphur Springs and in what portion of the Valley your scouts have penetrated ; what reports and what you know posvely. regarding enemy’s movements in that direction. This is of importance, and information is desired as soon as possible. Inform General Reynolds also. He is at Deep Run to-night; Bealeton to-morrow. DANL. BUTTERFIELD, Major-General, and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CoRPs, June 12, 1863—10 p. m. General BUTTERFIELD : Dispatch of 7.45 p. m. received. My scouts to-day have been beyond Waterloo. Saw no signs of the enemy. Have scouts out on the way to Luray and Chester Gaps. Will report as soon as I hear from them.

A. PLEASONTON,