troops, which in a night attack accomplished one of the most brilliant feats of the campaign. Only after walking over the ground to-day do I fully appreciate the exploit. When these hills were taken they marched to the assistance of General Geary, who had held his position, and Longstreet was driven back with slaughter. As prisoners from two divisions attest that his whole disposable force was engaged, the whole affair is most creditable to those corps from the Army of the Potomac.

M. C. MEIGS,

Quartermaster-General.

SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, HDQRS. MIL. DIV. OF THE MISS.,

Numbers 5. Chattanooga, Tennessee, October 29, 1863.

I. Lieutenant Colonel J. H. Wilson, assistant inspector-general, and captain of Engineers, will report without delay to Major General Ge. H. the laying out and construction of the defenses of the passes on the south side of the Tennessee River through which the enemy might reach it. Major-General Thomas will direct the commanding officers of troops defending such passes to furnish him such details of men for the prosecution of said work as he may require.

By order of Major General U. S. Grant:

ELY S. PARKER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Chattanooga, October 29, 1863-6 p. m.

Brigadier-General MORTON,

Shellmound, via Bridgeport:

Your pontoon bridge will remain in place at Shellmound for the present. In a few days, as soon as the steamer can be spared, she will transport your bridge to Kelley's Ferry.

By command of Major-General Thomas:

J. J. REYNOLDS,

Major-General, and Chief of Staff.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Chattanooga, October 29, 1863-9.30 a. m.

Brigadier General GEORGE CROOK, Maysville:

It is reported here from several sources that Wheeler is about to cross to the north bank of the river some place in your vicinity.

J. J. REYNOLDS,

Major-General, and Chief of Staff.

HDQRS. FIRST BRIGADE, SECOND CAVALRY DIVISION,
October 29, 1863.

[General CROOK:]

GENERAL: From two young men now here, who came in voluntarily, I have obtained some statements that may be of use to you.