WAR DEPARTMENT, _March 13, 1862_.
Major-General GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN:
The President, having considered the plan of operations agreed upon by
yourself and the commanders of army corps, makes no objection to the
same, but gives the following directions as to its execution:
1. Leave such force at Manassas Junction as shall make it entirely
certain that the enemy shall not repossess himself of that position and
line of communication.