Andrew A. Humphreys to Major-General HUMPHREYS, July 30, 1864

July 30, 1864—9 a. m. Major-General HUMPHREYS:

General Mott’s remaining brigade deceived* the enemy in their front by putting their hats on rammers above the parapet, which elicited quite a spirited volley.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac, July 30, 1864—9.25 a.m. Major-General HANCOCK:

Offensive operations liaye been suspended. You will for the present hold in force the lines held by the Eighteenth Corps. Make your dispositions accordingly.

GEO. G. MEADE, Major-General, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac, July 29, 1864—10 p.m. Major-General SHERIDAN, Commanding Cavalry Corps: The commanding general directs that you keep up connection with our left in the operations of to-morrow. A. A. HUMPHREYS, Major-General and Ohief of Staff.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac, July 29, 1864—10 a. m. Brigadier-General WILSON, Oommanding Third Division Cavalry : The major-general commanding directs that you concentrate your division on the left, somewhere near the plank road, and hold its avail-

*In the original this word is developed. See Part III.

able force ready for prompt movement. The guard left with trains should be merely sufficient to protect them against any small irregular parties of the enemy. The dismounted men should form this guard. Please report your location as soon as established.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,