Unknown to George W. Cullum, November 10, 1863

(Received 4.15 p. m.) Brig. Gen. G. W. CULLUM, Chief of Staff:

The following telegram just received from General Sullivan:

HARPER’S FERRY, W. V. A., November 10, 1863—7.30 a. m.

Colonel Boyd has returned, having gone to Woodstock. He brings in 21 prisoners. White and Gilmor are reported at Edenburg. Imboden has gone farther down the valley. He is afraid to meet my cavalry. It is reported a regiment of infantry is encamped in Little Fort veley: The cavalry of this division is becoming very effective and strong enough to keep the railroad secure.

I sent in a dispatch last night by Lieutenant Mackenzie. He lost it. It contained no information of the enemy. I inclose * Devin’s report.

erritt sent to within half a mile of Slaughter’s Mountain and returned last night, leaving pee as far as he had advanced—the First Brigade pickets toward Rapidan Station. Nothing has been seen of the enemy save a fewscouts. Long line of camp smokes are visible on the other side of Rapidan. I am past starting reconnaissances out to find the enemy. A telegraph operator might save horse-flesh. The line ee to be i ears , m, very respectfu our obedient servant, parte bad JNO. BUFORD,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers, Commanding.