The latest information from Major-General Hunter represents him to be a few miles west of Lynchburg.

He may endeavor to form a junction with this army; you will communicate with him if practicable, and have delivered to him verbally the contents of the following copy of a communication from Lieutenant-General Grant to the major-general commanding this army.
Lieutenant Brooks, who will accompany your expedition part of the way, should be informed where General Hunter will probably be found.
"The success of your expedition will depend upon the secrecy with which it is commenced, and the celerity with which its movements are conducted; your command will, therefore, have with it the lightest supplies and smallest number of wheels consistent with the thorough execution of the duty, the supplies of the section of country you will operate in being taken into account.

Upon the completion of the work assigned you, you will rejoin this army.
"The chief quartermaster was directed yesterday to supply you with the implements and material for the destruction of railroads obtained for General Sheridan.
"[Signed] "A.

A.HUMPHREYS, "Major-General, Chief-of-Staff." "HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY FORCES, Mount Sinai Church, June 21, 1864--6 P.M.
"MAJOR-GENERAL HUMPHREYS," "Chief-of-Staff.
"The instructions of the major-general commanding, of this date, are received.

I shall march in obedience thereto at 2 A.M.