CHAFFIN'S BLUFF, October 20, 1864.

General Early reports that before day on the 19th he attacked Sheridan's camp on Cedar Creek, surprised and routed the Eighth and Nineteenth Corps, and drove the Sixth Corps beyond Middletown, capturing 18 pieces of artillery and 1,300 prisoners. The enemy subsequently made a stand on the pike and, in turn, attacked him, when his left gave way and his troops retreated. The enemy on the retreat captured thirty pieces of artillery and wagons and ambulances. The prisoners were brought off and his loss in men was not great. The gallant General Ramseur was seriously wounded and fell into the hands of the enemy.

R. E. LEE.

Hon. JAMES A. SEDDON,

CHAFFIN'S BLUFF, October 21, 1863.

Dispatch from General Early just received states that he lost twenty-three pieces of artillery on the 19th. His loss in killed and wounded in the early part of the day was not more than 100. His loss in prisoners not known. Enemy's loss believed to be severe. He has secured over 1,300 prisoners.

R. E. LEE.

HON. JAMES A. SEDDON,