each of these main fords. One rebel made his appearance at Hamner's Ford and was fired upon, but escaped. Please send the required amount of men on the receipt of this message, and.

I remain, sir, with respect, your obedient servant,

L. H. PATTEN,

Lieutenant Company I, Eighth Michigan Cavalry.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO,
Near Columbia, Tenn., November 28, 1864.

Brigadier-General HAMMOND,

Commanding Cavalry Brigade:

General Wilson desires you to move at once to Spring Hill and meet any force of the enemy's cavalry which may come that way. They have crossed Duck River on the Franklin and Lewisburg pike. General Wilson is trying to get ahead of them. Try to communicate with him.

Very respectfully,

J. M. SCHOFIELD,

Major-General.

HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. DIV. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
November 28, 1864.

Brigadier General J. H. HAMMOND:

Brevet Major-General Wilson, commanding Cavalry Corps, directs me to rider you to strike off to the eastward and try and get on the

Lewisburg and Franklin pike. The general commanding will concentrate the cavalry about Hurt's Cross-Roads to-night.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JOHN N. ADREWS,

Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

CHATTANOOGA, November 28, 1864.

(Received 3.30 p. m.)

Major-General THOMAS:

Your communication by Colonel Palmer is received. I think the raid you suggest practicable, and unless otherwise ordered will commence its execution so soon as transportation can be furnished to move the troops. I respectfully request such information as you can give me in regard to the pontoons you proposes that I shall use.

J. B. STEDMAN,

Major-General.

CHATTANOOGA, November 28, 1864 - 4.30 p. m.

Major-General THOMAS:

I propose to take four transports, under convoy of two gun-boats, to cross the river, instead of using pontoons.

J. B. STEEDMAN,

Major-General.