It was consequently determined to burn it; and on the 18th ultimo fire was applied, and in a very short time the whole of the thatched tents were in a blaze.

Dear Sir, Your favor of the 28th ultimo, was brought me last night.

He took her and carried her into Newport, which he entered on the 24th ultimo, with five hundred English prisoners.

Sir,—I received your favor of 31st ultimo yesterday evening, and, in answering it, would thank you for your frankness in communicating with me on the subject.

General J. Longstreet: My dear General,—Upon my return from Richmond, where I have been for a week on business connected with Washington College, I found your letter of the 26th ultimo.