Edward C. Ord to Theodore Read, March 24, 1865

I have relieved the picket-line with men from the First New York Mounted Rifles. The infantry reported here a few moments since. I directed them to return to their camp and to report at these headquarters at 8 a. m. to-morrow, the 25th instant.

R, S. MACKENZIE, Brigadier-General.

Hpgks. DEPT. OF Virginia, ARMY OF THE JAMES, In the Field, March 24, 1865—11.30 p. m.

Brig. Gen. R. S. MACKENZIE, Cavalry Division:

After covering the coming in of the infantry to-morrow you will return with your command to camp. When the infantry and train no longer need covering withdraw your troops, each covering party remaining until the one beyond has passed by. Orders will be sent General Turner to come in starting at as early an hour as he can in the morning.

By command of Major-General Ord: