HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Ringgold, Ga., May 6, 1864.

Brigadier General J. KILPATRICK,

Commanding Third Cavalry Division:

GENERAL: You will cover the movements of Major-General Hooker, commanding Twentieth Army Corps, in his march from his present camp to Tunnel Hill, which he has been ordered to make by way of Nickajack Gap and Trickum. You will report in person at these headquarters at 5 o'clock this p. m.

By command of Major-General Thomas:

ROBT H. RAMSEY,

Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Ringgold, Ga., May 6, 1864.

Brigadier General J. KILPATRICK,

Commanding Third Cavalry Division:

I am directed by the major-general commanding to inform you that after his return to camp he saw Major-General Sherman, who says that Major-General McPherson will not to able to reach Villanow before day after to-morrow (Sunday). Your instructions of this morning are, therefore, so modified that you will move out in the direction of Villanow on Sunday morning, instead of to-morrow morning. Please send duplicate to Major-General Hooker, commanding Twentieth Army Corps, and request him to support you on Sunday morning with a brigade of infantry, whilst you feel for Major-General McPherson's troops. You will march as directed this morning, and cover General Hooker's movements to-morrow.

I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

ROBT. H. RAMSEY,

Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Catoosa Springs, May 6, 1864-10.20 a. m.

Major-General SCHOFIELD,

Commanding Twenty-third Army Corps, Red Clay:

GENERAL: Your communication just received. Major McCoy, of Major-General Sherman's staff, has left here for your headquarters. He will give you all information you desire. I will move simultaneously with you.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

O. O. HOWARD,

Major-General.

HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, Ringgold, May 6, 1864-8.30 a. m.

General SCHOFIELD, Red Clay, Ga.:

I send a staff officer this morning with written orders and will expect a written reply. He will reach you about noon, and I want you to go on pushing your preparations to move to-morrow on Varnell's and gap between Varnell's and Catoosa.

W. T. SHERMAN,

Major-General, Commanding.