HEADQUARTERS, Lieutenant-Colonel CoOK. Harper's Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 1864. Sandy Hook: You will see that the troops at Berlin and Point of Rocks are on the alert to-night. If attacked by a large force, retire toward Harper's Ferry. If not able to retire by the direct route, come via Frederick City. H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutant-General. HAGERSTOWN, MD., July 3, 1864-6.30 p. m. Brig. Gen. MAX WEBER, Harper's Ferry: Shall I move our quartermaster's stores from this post? If so, where? HEADQUARTERS, Harper's Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 1864-6.45 p. m. Capt. N. J. HOPKINS, Hagerstown, Md.: Hold yourself in readiness to move at a moment's notice, and await orders. By order of Brig. Gen. Max Weber, commanding : S. F. ADAMS, First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp. HEADQUARTERS, Harper's Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 1864-9.30 p. m. Capt. N. J. HOPKINS, Assistant Quartermaster, Hagerstown: If the enemy approach, move your stores to the most convenient point, Harrisburg or Chambersburg, Pa. By command of Brig. Gen. Max Weber: H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutant-General. FREDERICK, July 3, 1864. Capt. H. M. Burleigh : Is it an ascertained fact that a body of rebels are in the Valley? Answer immediately. JNO. I. YELLOTT, Major, Commanding Post. Capt. H. M. BURLEIGH: FREDERICK, July 3, 1864. Have you any information of the fighting at Martinsburg? Major, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Harper's Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 1864-5.40 p. m. We have no information from Martinsburg. Telegraphic communication is cut off. By order of Brig. Gen. Max Weber: S. F. ADAMS, First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp. Maj. THOMAS T. ECKERT, HARPER'S FERRY, July 3, 1864. Asst. Supt. U. S. Military Telegraph: To give you a little idea how matters are with us at this time: No communication with General Sigel since about 10.30 a. m. to-day. Reported by persons coming in that there has been severe fighting near Martinsburg since daylight this morning up to 11 a. m. result not known. General Halleck's cipher to General Sigel held here yet. We are looking for an attack. The G. J. LAWRENCE, Cipher Operator, U. S. Military Telegraph. CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864-8 a. m. Major MEYSENBURG, Assistant Adjutant-General, Martinsburg : A message just received from Colonel Stevenson, at Greenland Gap, dated yesterday, which is as follows: Jacob Powell, citizen of Moorefield, came to camp and reports that Early and Imboden camped last night on Lost River, eighteen miles from Moorefield; expect to reach there to-night. Brigadier-General KELLEY : B. F. KELLEY, MARTINSBURG, July 3, 1864. Send immediately the nearest iron-clad car to Cherry Run. The enemy's cavalry, who went toward Cherry Run and Cacapon, is reported to be 1,000 strong. F. SIGEL, Brigadier-General KELLEY: MARTINSBURG, July 3, 1864. A cavalry force of the enemy, about 3,000 strong, is just attacking our lines and has sent a portion of it to Cherry Run, and in the direction of Bath. Send re-enforcements from Cumberland or another near point to Great Cacapon, and send an officer along the railroad to have all guards in adiness to resist attacks. Governor BOREMAN, Wheeling : F. SIGEL. CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864-11 a. m. The rebels in large force are between Winchester and Martinsburg and are now driving in our pickets. I expect a force will be detached to assail me here and at New Creek. Unfortunately, I have not an adequate force to resist an attack. I am removing my stores west. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. Governor BOREMAN, Wheeling: CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864-4 p. m. I have nothing from below since my telegram to you at 11 a. m. The wires are cut and no communication can be had with Martinsburg. The force menacing Martinsburg is believed to be Early's, Imboden's, Jackson's, and company. COMMANDER AT SIR JOHN'S RUN: B. F. KELLEY, CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864. Have you any information of the enemy? Keep your scouts out do not suffer yourself to be surprised. Keep me fully advised of all you can learn. Brigadier-General KELLEY: Rebels in large force at North B. F. KELLEY, SIR JOHN'S RUN, July 3, 1864. Mountain reported at daylight. Our forces there reported captured. Rebel force reported to consist of infantry, cavalry, and artillery. J. W. DEEM, Captain, Commanding Post. Captain PETRIE, Sir John's Run: CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864. You will be governed by the information you may receive. If you think it not too hazardous you will run down to Sleepy Creek or Cherry Run in the morning and return to Sir John's Run and report by telegraph for orders. General Sigel retreated from Martinsburg to-day at 11 o'clock without much loss. Colonel THOMPSON, Green Spring: B. F. KELLEY, CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864. The enemy are reported in force at Winchester. Send a scout of twenty-five men, in command of a reliable officer, to Romney this a. m. and ascertain if there is any movement this way. If there is another operator at Green Spring I desire Frank Miller to go with the scout. B. F. KELLEY, General B. F. KELLEY : GREEN SPRING RUN, July 3, 1864. Scout returned; report no rebels at or near Romney. Will send another scout this afternoon. F. W. THOMPSON, Colonel. CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864. Colonel THOMPSON, Green Spring: Direct an officer of the infantry company at your place to go to South Branch and advise the officer in command there of your information, and also direct him to send the same messages to Little Cacapon, and direct the men to occupy the block-houses and defend them to the last if attacked. Colonel HoY, New Creek: B. F. KELLEY, CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864. The enemy is reported in Winchester in force. I suppose General Sigel will [fall] back on Harper's Ferry. the best possible order for defense. Put your command in B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864. Captain FARIS, Altamont: A large rebel force is reported near Martinsburg. There is also a force reported near Moorefield. Send a messenger and advise Godwin; also hold your command in readiness to move to New Creek at any moment you may be ordered. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864. Colonel STOUGH, Paw Paw, via No. 12: The enemy reported in force at Winchester. It is also reported that a cavalry force of 1,000 had been sent toward Sir John's Run or Bloomery. Be on the alert. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. Brig. Gen. B. F. KELLEY: GREENLAND GAP, July 3, 1864. The scouting party I sent in the direction of Moorefield arrived at the top of a mountain this side of Moorefield, from which position they could overlook the entire town and vicinity with a glass, by the aid of which they were enabled to see everything about Moorefield. Nothing was discovered up to the time they left, which was 7 o'clock a. m. to-day, 3d instant. I will keep scouts in that direction, also in the direction of Petersburg, and keep you advised. R. STEVENSON, Colonel, Commanding. Colonel STEVENSON, Greenland Gap: CUMBERLAND, July 3, 1864-11 a. m. If you are approached by an overwhelming force you will retire on New Creek, via the Moorefield and Alleghany pike, to the Junction. The rebels are reported in large force between Winchester and Martinsburg, and an attack on the latter place is momentarily expected. Brig. Gen. B. F. KELLEY: B. F. KELLEY, GREENLAND, July 3, 1864. Scouting party of ten men sent out in the direction of Ridgeville and Burlington had just returned, 6 o'clock this p. m. They report that McNeill had been re-enforced by 400 men, making his full num |