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over the Pedee River, and in reply thereto would inform you that I can have everything across by 12 o'clock. I would respectfully inquire whether it is the intention of the commanding general that I shall encamp my command on Phill's Creek or move farther out. I have the honor to request instructions on this head.
I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN A. LOGAN,
Major-General.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT AND ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
Cheraw, S. C., March 5, 1865.Major General JOHN A. LOGAN,
Commanding Fifteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL: The general commanding requests that you direct the brigade now guarding the town to remain until the return of your mounted infantry from Florence, and guard the pontoon train as far as Springfield.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A.m. VAN DYKE,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Cheraw, S. C., March 5, 1865.Bvt. Major General CHARLES R. WOODS,
Commanding First Division, Fifteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL: The general commanding directs me to request you to move your command across the pontoon bridge over the Pedee River to-morrow morning at 7 a. m. Corps and military division headquarters will move with your division. The corps supply train will move with your supply train. You will please encamp your command in position along Phill's Creek.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Cheraw, S. C., March 5, 1865.Major General WILLIAM B. HAZEN,
Commanding Second Division, Fifteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL: I am directed by the general commanding to request you to move your division across the pontoon bridge over the Pedee River as soon as the Seventeenth Army Corps shall have crossed; and to push your command out in supporting distance of General John E. Smith, who is in camp as directed in General Howard's order of last night, a copy of which has been furnished you. You will please ascertain the hour at which you can commence crossing.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
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