Darius N. Couch to Major-General HooxEr, June 13, 1863

June 13, 1863—8 a, m. Major-General HooxEr, Commanding Army of the Potomac: Mr. Smith reports this morning that Ewell left Culpeper last Sunday morning, 7th, and Longstreet on Monday and Tuesday, for the Valley, Have parties over the river, and expect to know more today. Would it not be well for General Stahel to send out toward the Valley and see ? A. PLEASONTON, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac, June 13, 18683—9 a. m. General PLEASONTON: Ascertain speedily which road the troops passing through Culpeper took—Sperryville, Madison, or Chester Gap. Can you push a light reconnaissance or scout to Sperryville ? BUTTERFIELD, Major-General. me S,]—It is important to know the truth of contraband’s story. as it same one McEntee telegraphed to Sharpe ?* HARRISBURG, Pa., Jume 13, 1863—11.10 a. m. Hon, SECRETARY OF WAR: Your dispatch duly received. I shall not fail to give my aid in carrying out your wishes for the general service. A work should at once be thrown up opposite Harrisburg, to receive artillery. Can I order the quartermaster to hire men for the purpose ? I shall send for your approval to-day a requisition upon the Ordnance Department, to place at my disposal, to be drawn as I need, 10,000 rifles and equipments, and 1,000,000 rounds ammunition.

D. N. COUCH,