HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Resaca, May 17, 1864-6 a.m.
Brigadier General J. C. DAVIS,
Commanding Second Division, Fourteenth Army Corps:
Come back to Lay’s Ferry and cross the Oostanaula at that point, unless the bridge has been taken up and taken to where you are. Join your corps as soon as possible after crossing.
By command, &c.:
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff.