NEAR VINING’S STATION, GA., July 9, 1864-8.30 p.m.
Major-General THOMAS:
Captain Kirlin, my aide-de-camp, has just returned from Roswell Ferry. General Newton arrived there at 2 p.m., and he has crossed two brigades over the river. General Garrard crossed at 6 a.m.; had but little opposition. Lost no men. Captured a few.
O. O. HOWARD,
Major-General.