HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO,
In the Field, Ga., August 30, 1864.
Colonel ISRAEL GARRARD,
Commanding Cavalry Division, Army of the Ohio:
COLONEL: The commanding general desires you, if possible, to move from your present position, via Mims’ and Trimble’s Mill, down to the point at the intersection of the Jonesborough and East Point road, where you will meet the infantry, instead of following in the rear of the infantry, as directed in your orders of last night. Please report to the commanding general as soon as possible whether it is possible for you to march by the road above indicated, and, if you find it cannot be done, move as directed last night, in the rear of the infantry.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. A. CAMPBELL,
Major and Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO,
In the Field, Ga., August 30, 1864.
Brigadier-General GARRARD,
Commanding Cavalry Division, Army of the Cumberland:
GENERAL: The commanding general desires you to occupy, substantially, the present position occupied by his infantry, crossing the railroad, and all roads to the left of it. Colonel Garrard will cover all roads between you and the infantry. The infantry will move out at early daylight, say 4.30 a. m. to-morrow.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. M. WHERRY,
Major and Aide-de-Camp.