HDQRS. CHIEF OF CAVALRY, DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Atlanta, Ga., September 20, 1864.

Brigadier General K. GARRARD,

Commanding Second Cavalry DIVISION:

GENERAL: The general commanding directs me to inform you that it is reported the enemy has sent a pontoon train, of about 100 wagons, from Griffin, toward Jonesborough, and that rebel troops are moving from Lovejoy's, in what direction is not yet known. The general commanding directs that your order a reconnaissance down the right bank of the Chattahoochee as far as Franklin to ascertain the movements of the enemy. General Kilpatrick has been directed to make a reconnaissance on the left bank of the Chattahoochee for the same purpose.

I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. E. JACOBS,

Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.

HDQRS. THIRD CAV., DIV., DEPT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Camp Crooks, September 20, 1864- 9. 30 p. m.

CAPTAIN: The enemy's cavalry in considerable force occupied Campbellton at 7 a. m. this evening, and one column advanced on Sandtown road. Another column moved from Campbellton out on the Fairburn road; had reached Enon Church at 8 p. m. In fact all the roads from Campbellton across to Sideling approaching my front were covered at sundown this evening by the enemy's advancing cavalry. A long wagon train of the enemy went into camp at sundown on the creek one-half mile beyond Campbellton. I have withdrawn my vedettes and pickets, behind Camp Creek, and will make every effort to hold the stream, but my line is too long to make a successful resistance against a determined attack at any one point. If infantry was sent to hold the country from that point to the Chattahoochee. I send you a map of this portion of the country.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. KILPATRICK,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

HDQRS. CHIEF OF CAVALRY, DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Atlanta, Ga., September 20, 1864.

Brigadier General J. KILPATRICK,

Commanding THIRD DIVISION Cavalry:

The general commanding directs me to inform you that it is reported the enemy has sent a pontoon train, of about 100 wagons, from Griffin toward Jonesborough, and that rebel troops are moving from Lovejoy's, in what direction is not yet known. You will ascertain, if possible, the movements of the enemy by a reconnaissance on the left bank of the Chattahoochee. You will also send Aldridge out again and gain all the information possible. General Garrard has been directed to make a reconnaissance on the right of the Chattahoochee for the same purpose.

I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. E. JACOBS,

Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.