HDQRS. CHIEF OF CAVALRY,. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Camp two miles and a half from Lovejoy’s, September 3, 1864.
Brigadier General Brigadier General Kenner Garrard:
Commanding Second Cavalry Division:
GENERAL: The general commanding directs that you take up your position south of the road from Jonesborough to Flat Rock and covering it. You will observe well the roads leading toward McDonough, and have your scouting parties advance as far as that place; ascertain, if possible, the movements and intentions of the enemy, reporting the same promptly to these headquarters. A wagon train will leave Jonesborough to-morrow morning for Atlanta. Prevent any of the enemy’s cavalry from getting onto that road.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
DAVID F. HOW
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.