Darius N. Couch to Major-General HaLuEck, June 24, 1863

Major-General HaLuEck, General-in-Chief : I knew Tyler was mistaken. He has now at Maryland Heights 8,494 effective men for duty. Quite enough. i ROBT. C. SCHENCK, Major-General., WaR DEPARTMENT, Washington, June 24, 1863—9.30 p. m. Major-General SCHENCK, Baltimore, Mad. ; Reportthe number of your troops in Baltimore, and all re-enforcements, as they arrive. A movable column should _ be organized as soon as possible. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief. ‘ Washington, June 24, 1863—8.55 a. m. Major-General Covucu, Harrisburg, Pa.: Have you any reports of the enemy moving into Pennsylvania ? .And, if any, what ? HARRISBURG, June 24, 1863—9.30 a. m. (Received 10.08 a. m.) ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States: Rebel cavalry are this side of Chambersburg. Scouts from Gettysburg report 7,000 at Greencastle. Deserters say A. P. Hill and Longstreet are across the Potomac; 40,000. : Ten deserters in at McConnellsburg from Ewell’s forces, say the latter is at Greencastle, with 30,000 men and thirty pieces of artillery. Two lieutenants taken prisoners say that Lee’s headquarters are at Millwood, 12 miles from Winchester.

D. N. COUCH,