reported regularly by courier to Major-General Schofield at Pulaski, but up to this time none of my couriers have returned. I shall be able to eke out our subsistence for a day or two longer by gathering in for twenty miles around everything eatable for man or beast. What with the impassable roads, incessant rain, heavy scouting, and the necessity for their bringing in their forage, our horses are fast being made unserviceable and useless. Inclosed I send a map of this country, which I think is reliable.

I am, sir, most respectfully, your obedient servant,

HORACE CAPRON,

Colonel, Commanding Brigade.

*MAP

NASHVILLE, November 20, 1864-11 p.m.

Brigadier General R. S. GRANGER,

Decatur, Ala.:

Be prepared to have the road at the ford of Elk River obstructed and to carry out my instructions given you some days since for your guidance in case of an advance of the enemy. Send out scouts on the Athens and Florence roads, and keep yourself well informed of the enemy's movements.

GEO. H. THOMAS,

Major-General, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding.