Andrew A. Humphreys to Major-General HUMPHREYS, October 9, 1863

October 9, 1863—9 p. m. Major-General HUMPHREYS: The picket officer on the right reports that the enemy’s pickets in

his front have not been relieved by cavalry. ” JOHN NEWTON, Major-General.

OcTOBER 9, 1863—9.15 p. m. Commanding Officer Furst Corps :

In reply to your inquiry, General Buford has been ordered to communicate to you the fact of his having crossed as soon as he is over. Immediately upon your hearing from him that he has crossed, you will at once move to cross. Have your force in position in readiness to cross. Buford will probably be over the river by daylight.

A. A. HUMPHREYS, Major-General, and Chief of Staff.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac, October 9, 1863—10.15 p. m. Commanding Officer Fifth Corps:

The major-general commanding directs that you move your corps to the vicinity of the point where General Newton has his headquarters, and there mass it, screened from the observation of the enemy. The movement should be made promptly immediately upon receipt of this order, not later than 2a.m. The regiment in

ulpeper will be left there. Your ammunition train and ambulances will accompany you, the other trains will be left.

Upon reaching the point designated you will hold your command ready to support General Newton and General Sedgwick, upon being so directed by the major-general commanding. A copy of the instructions to those officers is sent herewith. General Newton’s headquarters are in telegraphic communication with these headquarters. They are near the house marked J. M. Colvin on the map.

Very respectfully, &c.,