February 10th. 1865.
The “great movement by Grant’s army,” so much talked of by correspondents, is still wrapped in mystery. Nothing definite has yet transpired concerning it. It is stated, however, on seemingly good authority, that Meade has advanced his lines about four miles, not across the railroad, but parallel with it, and is fortifying. Sixteen siege guns have gone out today, with which he proposes to “occupy the road.”
I believe this move is simply to keep Lee occupied here, and thereby prevent his interference in other quarters.
