AUGUST 31, 1864-7.30 a. m.
General SHERMAN:
My troops are now at Kinney’s. I will be closed up on Stanley very soon. The enemy has made no show this morning.
Respectfully,
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO,
August 31, 1864-8.15 a. m.
General SHERMAN:
Captain Audenried has just handed me your dispatch of this morning and explained your wishes. My troops are now massing near Stanley’s left, and reconnoitering the ground toward the mill. I will get my troops into the desired position without delay, and then commence to demonstrate against Hardee and toward the railroad. I will do all I can to carry out your instructions. I will be able to send you Garrard’s cavalry soon.
Respectfully,
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Major-General.
AUGUST 31, 1864-12.30 p. m.
General SHERMAN:
We have crossed the creek at Morrow’s Mill and are pushing toward the railroad. Stanley is striking south of Rough and Ready, and I will aim at that point, holding roads toward East Point. Prisoners say Hardee’s and Stewart’s corps both went toward Jonesborough last night. My cavalry has been well out on the left and found nothing. I think Stanley and I had better push for the railroad here. Had not General Garrard better do the same?
Respectfully,
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Major-General.