21, 1864.
"MAJOR-GENERAL SHERIDAN, Charlestown, Va.: "In stripping Loudoun County of supplies, etc., impress from all loyal persons so that they may receive pay for what is taken from them.

I am informed by the Assistant Secretary of War that Loudoun County has a large population of Quakers, who are all favorably disposed to the Union.

These people may be exempted from arrest.
"U.

S.GRANT, Lieutenant-General." "HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES "CITY POINT, Va., Aug.

26,2:30 P.M.1864.
"MAJOR-GENERAL SHERIDAN, Halltown, Va.: "Telegraphed you that I had good reason for believing that Fitz Lee had been ordered back here.