KINCANNON'S, May 9, 1864-4 a. m.

Brigadier General M. D. MANSON:

GENERAL: Your command will move at 4.45 to the front, closing up on General Hovey's left. Colonel Reilly's brigade will remain this morning near this point. Have the Twenty-fourth Kentucky and One hundred and third Ohio ready to take their places in line without delay.

Very respectfully, &c.,

J. D. COX,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, May 9, 1864-9 a. m.

General A. P. HOVEY,
Commanding First Division, Twenty-third Army Corps:

GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you send the regiment now at Ellidge's Mill down to Lee's, with directions to remain and hold the gap leading from Lee's Varnell's Station until the supply train leaves Lee's,when the regiment will move forward and join your division. Send a guide to conduct the regiment to your division.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. A. CAMPBELL,

Major and Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, In the Field, Rocky Point, May 9, 1864-5.30 a. m.

Brigadier General E. M. McCOOK,
Commanding Cavalry:

GENERAL: The commanding general directs me to advise you that it is his intention to push forward his left to-day, and he desires you to make a demonstration with your command on the direct Dalton road, on the road from Varnell's Station to Dalton, on the east side of the railroad. The general desires you to feel the enemy on all these roads. Keep yourself informed of the position of the infantry left, and communicate frequently with these headquarters. The general intends to advance the infantry left so as to cover the road from Varnell's Station to Dalton, on this side of the railroad, some time to-day.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. A. CAMPBELL,

Major, Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVISION, FOURTH CORPS, May 9, 1864-11.30 a. m.

Major-General SCHOFIELD:

GENERAL: We are just about even with a line of the enemy's works extending east across the valley. We are butt up against the enemy and may not be able to advance farther for some time. I think it would