Wildes to Humphreys, August 9, 1863

(Received between 2.30 and 3.30 p. m.) General HUMPHREYS : The following intercepted dispatch just received : General LEE : yen camps diminished about Warrenton and Waterloo; now appear on the sare STUART, General. JOHN NEWTON, Major-General. CENTREVILLE, August 9, 1863. Major La MorrTes, Commanding Fairfax Station: It is not impossible that Stuart may attempt such:a raid in order to break up the railroad. Kvery precaution must be taken to guard against this, and the utmost vigilance exercised. The country south oF the road in the vicinity of Accotink and Burke’s Station should be constantly and thoroughly scouted. If you can find any trustworthy men, residents or others, familiar with the country, you are authorized to employ them for this purpose, in addition to your own troops. ; RUFUS KING, Brigadier-General, Commanding. MARTINSBURG, August 9, 1863. Colonel McREYNOLDs, EKutaw House: Telegram received from Harper’s Ferry. General Lockwood absent. His aide-de-camp says their cavalry were cut to pieces and scattered. Major Quinn is at Point of Rocks. He saw nothing of the enemy. The aide-de-camp wishes Quinn to remain until General Lockwood returns.. I ordered Quinn back to this place unless absolutely necessary below. Let me know your address in Washington.

WILDES,