TUNNEL HILL ROAD, May 7, 1864.

Major-General HOWARD,

Commanding Corps:

One of my brigades is at Varnell's Station, the other on the left of the position formerly occupied by General Schofield. Do you wish both brigades to occupy their present position, or what disposition do you desire made?

Please send me orders by bearer of this.

I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

E. M. McCOOK,

Colonel, Commanding.

HDQRS. FIRST BRIGADE, FIRST DIVISION CAVALRY, DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, May 7, 1864-8.45 a. m.

Captain LE ROY,
Asst. Adjt. General, First Div., Cav. Dept. of the Cumberland:

After very feeble resistance my forces occupy this position, with all roads picketed. By order of Major-General Schofield I sent my wagons to Red Clay to accompany his train to Burke's Mill, after which they move as directed in your previous order. The enemy reported advancing.

Yours, most respectfully,

J. B. DORR,

Colonel, Commanding.

HDQRS. FIRST BRIGADE, FIRST DIVISION CAVALRY, Varnell's Station, Ga., May 7, 1864-8.45 a. m.

Colonel [BASCOM],
Asst. Adjt. General, Army of the Ohio, in the Field:

I have occupied this place with but little resistance. Roddey's cavalry command is said to be at Sapp's plantation, four miles from this post. My forces have picketed the roads east and south.

I have the honor to be, most respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. B. DORR.

P. S.-A column of the enemy is just reported in sight advancing.

HDQRS. FIRST BRIGADE, FIRST DIVISION CAVALRY, DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, Varnell's Station, May 7, 1864.

General SCHOFIELD,
Commanding Army of the Ohio:

GENERAL: We still occupy the same position as when last heard from . The enemy seem to be advancing. There is considerable picket-firing; the force thus far developed is cavalry, but do not know how strong.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. B. DORR,

Colonel, Commanding First Brigade.