HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS, Tunnel Hill, May 8, 1864-11 p. m.

Major-General STANLEY,
Commanding First Division:

Your note received; all right. General Palmer will make a reconnaissance to-morrow morning at 6 o'clock up to the enemy's works. You will support his line with your right brigade.

By order of Major-General Howard:

J. S. FULLERTON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS, Tunnel Hill, May 8, 1864-9.15 p. m.

Brigadier-General NEWTON,
Commanding Second Division:

General Thomas desires to take possession of Rocky Face Ridge to-morrow morning. You will please make a demonstration down the valley, and endeavor to ascend the eastern slope of the ridge, thus taking the enemy's right flank in reverse. General Wood will make an attempt to ascend the western slope. General Schofield will be on your left and rear to support you in case of need. The movement will commence at 6 a. m. Any suggestions from you will be gladly received, as you have a knowledge of the ground.

By command of Major-General Howard:

J. S. FULLERTON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS, Tunnel Hill, May 8, 1864-2.40 p. m.

Brigadier-General WOOD:

General Newton has been ordered to push Harker's brigade along the summit of Rocky Face Ridge until he takes the rebel signal station if he can. The rest of General Newton's division is in position near the north end of the ridge-in position to prevent Harker from being turned. General Howard has gone down to conduct a reconnaissance with Stanley's troops.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. S. FULLERTON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS, Tunnel Hill, May 8, 1864-3.40 p. m.

Brigadier-General WOOD,

Commanding Third Division:

General Davis is just about to make a reconnaissance to drive the enemy from the small hill in front. General Stanley will help him if necessary. You will press back the enemy's skirmishers in your front.

By order of Major-General Howard:

J. S. FULLERTON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.