Not two hours before, I had sent the inquiry to Halleck whether Sigel could not get to Staunton to stop supplies coming from there to Lee.

I asked at once that Sigel might be relieved, and some one else put in his place.

Hunter's name was suggested, and I heartily approved.

Further news from Butler reported him driven from Drury's Bluff, but still in possession of the Petersburg road.

Banks had been defeated in Louisiana, relieved, and Canby put in his place.