HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, June 12-13, 1864 – 2.15 a. m.
General THOMAS;
Your note is received and I have sent word to McPherson. If the rebels mean a night attack, all we should do is to give notice to all divisions to be ready. If massing preparatory for daylight, their design is on McPherson’s left, around his left flank at our wagon train, which they see so plainly near your headquarters. Therefore Palmer and Howard should hold themselves ready to move to the left toward Moon’s Station. At the same time, on the first sign of activity in the enemy’s lines, Hooker and Howard should open heavy with artillery on the enemy and push for Pine Hill. The enemy have had their cavalry feeling well in the space between McPherson’s left (Blair’s) and Garrard, and it is toward that flank the enemy can mass with least difficulty.
Yours,
SHERMAN,
Major-General.