HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS, Tunnel Station, May 7, 1864-10 p. m.

General JOHN NEWTON,

Commanding Second Division:

The general commanding has been instructed to threaten Buzzard Roost Pass to-morrow and the attempt to gain possession of part of Rocky Face Ridge. You will endeavor to gain possession of the northern end of said ridge with one regiment, and push it along to capture the enemy's signal station thereon. You will move a brigade as a support to this regiment, or move a brigade to the north end of the ridge, and send up a regiment from it. A guide will be furnish to you from these headquarters. Move at 6 a. m. to-morrow.

By command of Major-General Howard:

J. S. FULLERTON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS, Near Buzzard Roost, Ga., May 7, 1864-9 a. m.

General G. H. THOMAS:

We are mistaken in the country south. The ridge continue southwest. I have not men enough to occupy the valley. Can's you come down on Trickum road?

J. M. PALMER,
Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS, Tunnel Hill, Ga., May 7, 1864-4.05 p. m.

Brigadier General R. W. JOHNSON:

Reports from Cruft show columns of infantry passing to your right. Push out a strong line of skirmishers well to you right, and notify Baird.

Respectfully,

JOHN M. PALMER,

Major-General, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, Tunnel Hill, May 7, 1864.

Major General J. M. PALMER,
Commanding Fourteenth Army Corps, Tunnel Hill:

Commence your movement in accordance with plan of operations of the major-general commanding the Military Division of the Mississippi at 6 a. m. to-morrow, being careful that you do not allow yourself to become involved in a battle unless the enemy comes out of his works.

Respectfully,

WM. D. WHIPPLE,

Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff.