Jos. Dickinson to Samuel P. Heintzelman, February 25, 1863

February 25, 1863—6.30 p. m. (Received 7 p. m.) Major-General HEINTZELMAN, Headquarters Defenses :

A large cavalry force has made its appearance in front of our right, said now to be moving toward Stafford Court-House. We send out up the river to try and get between them and the Rappahannock. Can you send out from Catlett’s and Rappahannock Stations to intercept them if they move that way? Answer, and advise me what you can

and will do. JOSEPH HOOKER, Major-General, Commanding.

CAMP NEAR FALMOUTH, V. A.,

February 25, 1863. Maj. Gen. S. P. HEINTZELMAN,

Commanding Defenses of Washington :

I have the honor to inclose for your information, by direction of the commanding general, copy of letter to Brigadier-General Doubleday, together with his reply, on the subject of the removal of the Pennsylvania Reserves from this army to your department.*

Very respectfully, &c.,