Major-General Birney to Brigadier-General Warp, June 11, 1863

_ Boscobel, Va., June 11, 1863. Brigadier-General Warp, Commanding First Division:

GENERAL: The general commanding directs that you hold your command in readiness to move precisely at 1 p. m. this day. Every vehicle of every kind and description, in excess of the allowance in orders, to be turned in to the quartermaster’s department without delay. Nothing but the prescribed allowance of wagons and ambulances will be permitted to march with the column.

All surplus baggage and everything likely to impede fhe march or movements of the troops must be sent tothe rear. You will require the officers of the inspector-general’s department to thoroughly and carefully inspect the baggage, ambulances, baggage wagons, &c., in your command, to make sure that the order is complied with, and, if necessary to accomplish that end, your command will be drawn up in marching order.

You will cause all persons not having a recognized position in this army to be sent to the rear. Such persons will under no circumstances be permitted to remain with or follow the corps.

Ambulances will follow brigades; wagons, the division. Orders: as to stragglers will be strictly enforced.

A staff officer from these headquarters will report to you at 1p. m., to lead your column. Existing orders as to rations, &c., will be carried out. The pickets will be relieved by Major-General Howard, and will follow promptly.

By command of Major-General Birney :