HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
July 2, 1864.
Major-General SHERMAN:
Has General Garrard been to connect with me; and where has he been directed to have his headquarters?
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General, &c.

HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, near Kenesaw, July 2, 1864.
General THOMAS:
He was notified two days ago to study the roads and ground thoroughly. He will have his headquarters in the woods between Big Shanty and the north point of Kenesaw. I will direct him to report to you.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major-General, Commanding.