New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-25

three lines Of batue and Grifns Division in reserve.
in masses This occupied till p. m The forward
movement then began. Gen. Ayres's Division became
first engaged wheeling to the lef from facing north TO
fec ng west it advanced Gen. Craword's DIVISION
also wheeled to the left Oh Gen. Ayres rs pivot; but
owing to the nature of the ground and forests and the
greater distance to GAIN lie lost his connection with
Gen. Ayres. Into the interval thus left Con- Grifins
Division was placed.
These two divisions steadily drove in tho enenys le'
flank. Gen. Crswforis division moved OF eastward
till it gained the oadng north from tho center Of
the enemys position when it wheeled to the south
and attacked the troops that were endeavorng I, hold
this road as an outlet for escape All the divisions now
closed in upon the enomy. capturing the artillery that
was attempting TO north. and nearly all the IN
fantry, which their movements had thrown into the
greatest confusion.
successfully followed the operations Of my divisions
FROM left TO right being with Gen. Crawford when the
position was taken While these movements above de-
scrbcl going Oh. the cavalry engaged the enemy
! along his whole front. which WINS facing south.
Tie enemy i'll mGntained the light Of his line. con
fronting the cavalry. after had swept away his ie''
and center but the Fifth Corps crovding along fhc
line without waiting to reform, captured ell who re-
NAMED as il swept along. Twas with the extreme
advance in this lat movement and was relieved whie
there at II p. NJ. the battle being then over. ana mol
even fugitive enemy In SIGHT.
The following arc copies Of tie letters herein re-
ferred TO.
Very respectfully. your obi servt.
&. +. WAEEEs. Nal. Gen. Vols.
PETERSBURG. April e. 1868
r. Col T. :. BowxRs 4 g. Hds,t. Arns. Of {. S.
CoIOynI: beg forward cory OLA communic
All
inst with tho reque. to be allowed publish the same
This will relieve aud my friends nom unpleasant res
tcn with the public win many letters dsiy received
and will prevent silence being injury TO me- can then
patiently await the tina. DO no, doubt will in
cue be accorded Very respectfully yonr obed
ent servant, O. X. WARREN MsjorOen Vols
PETERSBURG. April 0, 1865.
To B,,o Gen j. A. RAwIIys CHEF Of staff HedG5aarfers
Aymic' Of the Uai,ed S.d.ef.
GENERAL: TIE order Of Oe Sheridan taking from the
Of ray corps the evening of ths i-i Of April after
tie victory Assigns cause, End iesvc ne open -
the inferonces finding expression ~ TIE pablo prints
aud which every way my prejudice an urcon'cou'
Of having done anything improper unbecom. to my P0
son the character oft soldier neglected any order OF
duty.
therefore respectfully request iull uvc.,iseon o'hs
mater the sercies Of the vice will sdmi'
make hi, APPLICATION Wills awaiting orders. which
deem the most appropriate time but do not intend aof
desire push the matter upon the confederation OF the
Lieutenant encr1l Until he give h attention without
interferin: with important dnes Tie regard already
me. in immediately u,sisns Inc TO smother command
the % inst gives that be will MOI deem
Intrusion to olci, opportunity to vnaca'" tie honor
and reputation Of faithful soldier Of tie Union, who waits IN
silence under unmeriei Id Try III, such time hspeor
,hsil be ready to give him hearing
Very respectfully, YOUR obeden, .crysu',
g. H. WAERRS, MejorOea Eola
HDons ARMIES Tng rSiTEp STATES.
WAsHiSGIoS May ., 1905 |
IT, Nqi1r-Gcn. O. X. WAxH.s.
GENERAL Your note guessing authority to publish yonf
application fo iuvcngton Of tho roauas upon which
you relieved from tie ,pr4nisnd Of The fih Amy
Corps. or 20 h.vc th- iirc,iigstiou, l. Irooivcd
III. impossible this time givo uc Count and wi'ne''e
necessary foI the nye.,igaar bat ace no,ns your sp
p ic,t IN o. cti0r.bie e. Lavs Published.
Very respectfully your obsd.ent s"Iyan'
Us. 0nASr, Lsli Gen.
-sfirsissigyf Rter, May II, 1865.