George G. Meade to Humphreys, September 1, 1863

(Received 11 a. m.) General HUMPHREYS, Chief of Staff: The following just received from General Webb, at Banks’ Ford, 8.45 a. m.:

This morning all is as usual on the other side. There is no evidence of unusual caution, or of surprise at the removal of the cavalry reserve; no saddling of horses usually left out to graze. I have 25 men concealed near the crossing, and from the calling of rebel pickets across the river, I judge that the men without arms are still

believed to be cavalry. ALEX. S WEBB E Brigadier-General.

All quiet at this hour, 11 a. m. G. K. WARREN,

HaRrtTwoon, September 1, 1863—12 p. m. (Received 9 a. m., 2d.)

General WILLIAMS, Assistant Adjutant-General : Have you heard anything about the enemy crossing below Ellis’ Ford? The cavalry picket from there report that he was driven away by a small party crossing, and some other posts were attacked

below at the same time. Cc. H. MORGAN,

Lieutenant-Colonel, &c. {Indorsements.], HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac, September 2, 1863—9. a. m, Referred to General Williams, commanding Twelfth Corps, at

Kelly’s ei A thi £ this ? ing of this Have you heard anything A. A. HUMPHREYS,

Major-General, Chief of Staff.

No such report has reached me. I ee Ae SONTON, Major-General.

September 1, 1863.

The following is an extract from a note which has been received from the chief engineer of the Defenses of Washington. Corpsand other independent commanders are desired to furnish, with as lit- ‘tle delay as practicable, statements giving the information asked for-®

The rule now about naming forts and batteries around Washington is to give nanies of distinguished officers killed in battle, or who have died from wounds or sickness after distinguished services. Will you mention such cases since the commencement of the Pennsylvania campaign, including Gettysburg? Give dates, localities, and, in few words, circumstances of death.

By command of Major-General Meade: