John G. Parke to George G. Meade, March 20, 1865

March 20, 1865—7.50 p. m. General MEADE: Since the storm we have had a fine opportunity to observe the enemy’s line. I have just returned from our lines. Could discover no changes. The usual number of men were to be seen on the picket and main line, and there seems to have been no change in the number of tents visible. General Griffin reports that he is satisfied that there is no change in the enemy’s [line] on his front, and that his force has not been reduced. A deserter from the Sixth Alabama, Grimes’ division, came into our lines about 1 p.m. He says he came from his main line; heard of no movement of troops, excepting some artillerymen who were relieved by men from a Virginia battery. The artillerymen were sent to their regiinent; the guns were left in position. His positive information, however, is confined to his own division.

JNO. G. PARKE,