Christopher C. Augur to Winfield S. Hancock, March 21, 1865

Maj. Gen. W. S. HANCOCK, Commanding Middle Military Division, Winchester, Va.: The Secretary of War directs that Maj. Gen. George Crook be immediately relieved from command of the Department of the Cumberland and ordered to report in person without delay to LieutenantGeneral Grant for assignment to a command. Acknowledge receipt. E. K. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant-General. CUMBERLAND, March 21, 1865. Brevet Brigadier-General MORGAN, Chief of Staff, Winchester, Va. : Understanding from General Carroll this evening that Major-General Hancock was unaware of my being reassigned to the command of this department, I transmit herewith the order under which I yesterday assumed command.* GEORGE CROOK, Major-General. * See Townsend to Crook, March 20, p. 59. Washington, March 21, 1865—4.30 p.m. Lieutenant-General GRANT: The Fifth Massachusetts Cavalry (colored) will be sent, as you have directed, as soon as they can exchange their muskets for carbines and transportation be obtained.

C. C. AUGUR,