General Kelley remained also in command of the railroad district covering the communication with Washington by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

General J.J.
Reynolds was assigned to command a new division organizing at Romney, but was soon transferred to another department.
Such was the general organization of the department for the winter, and we soon settled down to regular work in fitting the troops for the next campaign.

Courtsmartial were organized to try offenders of all grades, and under charges of conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline, worthless officers were driven from the service and negligent ones disciplined.

Regimental schools were opened, and strenuous efforts were made to increase the military knowledge and skill of the whole command.

Careful drill was enforced, and picket and outpost duty systematically taught.