MAY 9, 1864-1.50 p. m.

Brigadier-General NEWTON:

Pres at all points and occupy the enemy, taking advantage of any success. McPherson is through Snake Creek Gap.

SHERMAN.

(Same to Schofield and Howard.)

HDQRS. MILIARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Tunnel Hill, May 9, 1864,.

General NEWTON:

General Schofield reports a column of infantry approaching around our left toward the road leading from Tunnel Hill to Varnell's. Look to the road at its crest.

W. T. SHERMAN,
Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH CORPS, May 9, 1864-11.50 a. m.

Brigadier-General WHIPPLE,

Chief of Staff:

GENERAL: General Howard is on the summit of Bald Face Ridge. We have a station there and one at the base, or near the base, at Justis' house, General Howard's headquarters. I inclose dispatch just received for General Howard. The following is a copy of a dispatch received from General Newton at 11.40 a. m.:

We are up against rebels at signal station. Make but little headway. Their works are very strong.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. S. FULLERTON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

[Inclosure.]

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS, Justis' House, May 9, 1864.

Major-General THOMAS:

With the exception of a very few points it is impracticable to ascend or descend the hill in my front. The summit is very narrow and covered with works. Harker cannot proceed from his present position, because his front is very narrow and obstructed by works previously constructed.

O. O. HOWARD,
Major-General, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, Buzzard Roost, May 9, 1864.

Major-General HOWARD:

Keep your corps where it is for to-night, leaving one division in reserve at Tunnel Hill. Hold all ground you have gained, and strengthen your position.

By command of Major-General Thomas:

WM. D. WHIPPLE,

Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff.