On 31 July , the 1st Division marched to City Point , embarked on ships the next day .
On 31 July , the 1st Division was transported to Washington , D.C. to assist in repelling the threatened attack of General Early .
On 31 July , the 1st Division marched to City Point , embarked on ships the next day , and was transported to Washington , D.C. to assist in repelling the threatened attack of General Early .