GRENADA, August 25, 1864.

Brigadier-General CHALMERS, Springdale:

If you find the enemy are crossing the river, leaving a small force on this side, you will drive them across, and, if possible, destroy the bridge. If able to do so, follow them on their flanks and drive them still farther.

N. B. FORREST,

Major-General.

RICHMOND, August 26, 1864.

Major-General MAURY:

Might not a diversion in favor of Fort Morgan be made by a land force against the enemy's rear? Give me your views and state the force deemed necessary.

BRAXTON BRAGG.

MONTGOMERY, August 26, 1864.

General BRAXTON BRAGG:

The railroad finished. Trains running regularly. Supplies going forward rapidly. Will forward a report.

C. L. SAYRE,

Major, &c.

MOBILE, August 26, 1864-11 a. m.

(Received 27th.)

General S. COOPER,

Adjutant and Inspector General:

Reports give enemy's strength at 15,000; 4,000 have already landed at Cedar Point and other transports are arriving.

FRANK. GARDNER,

Major-General.

SPECIAL ORDERS,
ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL'S OFFICE, Numbers 202.
Richmond, August 26, 1864.

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XXVIII. Major William Barnewall, Jr., quartermaster, is relieved from duty at Mobile, Ala., and is assigned to duty as quartermaster of the DIVISION commanded by Brigadier-General Chalmers, of General Forrest's cavalry command.

By command of Secretary of War:

JNO WITHERS,
Assistant Adjutant-General.

GRENADA, August 26, 1864.

Brigadier-General CHALMERS, Water Valley:

You had better move one DIVISION in the neighborhood of Oakland, where forage can be procured. Let the other remain at Oxford, and picket in direction of Holly Springs.

N. B. FORREST,

Major-General.