CONFEDERATE COMMUNICATION
HEADQUARTERS HANNON’S BRIGADE,
July 8, 1864-about 5 p. m.
Captain TERRETT,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Kelly’s Division:
CAPTAIN: Scouting parties of the enemy have made their appearance all along my front to-day as far up as McAfee’s Bridge. I think very likely they are reconnoitering for the purpose of attempting a crossing at some point. I have sent another scout across the river on foot, with instructions to go in the rear of the enemy, and advise me of their movements.
Very respectfully,
J. F. GAINES,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.
P. S.-I am picketing and scouting about five miles above McAfee’s Bridge, and have about 200 men on the line below the bridge.