Sir:

I recd. the enclosed packetts a few minits ago from Gen. Davidson. They were taken at McCoppen's Creek yesterday by Capts. Rutledge & Denon. As they in all probability contain matter of Consequence, I have without loss of time forwarded them to you. I shall on the earliest intelligence of any matter essential transmit to you.

Genls. Butler & Genl. Gregory, with the Brigade under their Command, Arrived last evening. I inclose you Genl. Davidson letter recd. with this Express.