HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA FORCES, May 10, 1861

Richmond, Va., May 10, 1861.

Lieut. Col. D, A. LANGHORNE, Virginia Volunteers, Lynchburg, Va.:

Sir: The number of troops from Virginia now assembling at Lynchburg may become so large as to render it inconvenient for you to provide for them. You are therefore authorized to order to report to Colonel Cocke, at Culpeper Court-House, such companies from the counties of Campbell, Bedford, Roanoke, Botetourt, and Craig as may be organized and able to move, and to this city such from the remaining counties of your district as are similarly situated. Report these instructions to Colonel Early on his arrival.

I am, sir, &c., R. S. GARNETT, Adjutant-General.