Edwin M. Stanton to Randall L. Gibson, October 13, 1863

Major GIBson, Buckhannon: It is reported that the force at Bulltown.was attacked this morning by a superior force. The Highth and Third and a battery are moving to join youat Buckhannon. Have you heard from your patrol sent to Centreville? How much forage and subsistence is there at Buckhannon? Send some scouts to ascertain which direction the enemy takes as quickly as possible. W. M. W. AVERELL, Brigadier-General. CLARKSBURG, W. VaA., October 13, 1863—3.30 p. m. iReoeived 5 p. m.) Brig. Gen. G. W. CULLUM, Chief of Staff: Colonel Pierce, at Martinsburg, reports the combined forces of Jones, Jenkins, and Imboden at or near Winchester last night, and that a portion of Lee’s army was approaching that place also. If this information is reliable, they evidently intend a raid on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, or a movement into Maryland. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. WarR DEPARTMENT, October 13, 1863—7 p. m. Brigadier-General SLOUGH, Military Governor of Alexandria: You are directed to give your attention exclusively to the condition of your ana during the present movements, and_are relieved from any other duty. On account of the sickness of Gen- eral Heintzelman, Major-General Augur has been placed in command of the department. Your past promptness and diligence give me assurance that you need no fresh admonition.

EDWIN M. STANTON,