Unknown to William W. Loring, September 14, 1861

No. —. Camp on Valley River, Va., September 14, 1861. The forced reconnaissance of the enemy’s positions, both at Cheat Mountain Pass and on Valley River, having been completed, and the character of the natural approaches and the nature of the artificial defenses exposed, the: Army of the Northwest will resume its former – position at such time. and in such manner as General Loring shall direct, _ and continue its preparations for further operations. The commanding ig 3*3 general experienced much gratification at the cheerfulness and alacrity . displayed by the troops in this arduous operation. The promptitude with which they surmoünted- every difficulty, driving in and capturing . the enemy’s pickets on the fronts examined and exhibiting that readiness

for attack, gives assurance of victory when a fit opportunity offers.

R. E. LEE, General, Commanding.

SEPTEMBER 12-17, 1861.—Arrest of members of the Maryland Legisla- – ture and other citizens of that State.

No. 1.—Instructions from Secretary of War to General Banks.

No. 2.—Report of Maj. Gen. John. A. Dix.

No. 3.—Letter from General Dix to Maj. Gen. John E. Wool.

No. 4.—Reports of Major-General Banks of arrests at Frederick, Md.

No. 5.—Report of Mr. Allen Pinkerton of arrests at Baltimore, Md.

No. 6.—Letter from General Wool to commanding officer Fort Lafayette, New York. No. 7.—Letter from Governor Hicks to General Banks.

x Instructions from Secretary of War to General Banks, U. 8. Army.