Geo. D. Bayard, May 14, 1862

Sm: I have the honor to report that in obedience to orders I started the sloop which was captured a day or two previous up to Falmouth to turn it over to she quartermaster. After it had passed the pickets of the Pennsylvania cavalry the enemy opened fire on the sloop and succeeded in wounding 2 of the Jersey cavalry who were on the boat. In the evening, when we endeavored to take out the wounded, they again opened fire, but the hot fire of the carbineers of the Pennsylvania cavalry drove them from the river banks.

I inclose reports from Colonels Wyndham and Jones.

By the first favorable wind I shall send up the sloop, although it is of no particular value, unless otherwise ordered.

very respectfully, your obedient servant