S. W. Williams } to Lockg, August 6, 1863

Colonel Lockg, Assistant Adjutant-General, Fifth Corps: CoLONEL: I have the honor toreport my division in position commanding Beverly Ford. I have one regiment on the river bank; one brigade to its right and rear, about 900 yards; one brigade to its left and rear, about the same distance. One brigade about 1,000 yards in rear of these two, in support. My supply trains, &c., in rear of this last brigade. . R. B. AYRES, Brigadier-General, Commanding. P. S.—I have received a request from Major-General Newton, commanding First Corps, to relieve his pickets, as soon as convenient, as far as Rappahannock Station, and have replied that Iam not instructed to relieve any troops, save the regiment of the First Corps stationed at and guarding the ford. {Indorsement.] Avaust 6—11.30 p. m. General Ayres to be informed that his course is a correct one.

S. W. [WILLIAMS }