Henry W. Halleck to Edwin M. Stanton, June 22, 1863

(Received 10.45 p. m.) Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War: I took the oath of office on Saturday. Governor Peirpoint left here the sameevening. He said to me he had dispatched you that there were not more than 6,000 militia under control of the State authorities. Ido not think there are so many. Could not the number be reduced ? Our people are anxious to do what they can. Is the manner of raising the men left to the State Executive ? How soon are they expected to be ready for service ? Please make afull statement or order, as I am just in office. My prosecesor is gone, and I have seen nothing but the proclamation. will do all I can. A. I. BOREMAN, Governor. Washington, D. C., June 22, 1863. Brig. Gen. E. E. Potter, Fort Monroe, Va.: General Foster will send the troops he can spare to Fort Monroe, to report here by telegraph for further orders.

H. W. HALLECK,