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brigade belonging to General Harrow, now at the west entrance of the gap, and as soon as it comes through, move General Harrow's division to the front.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. B. McPHERSON,
Major-General, Commanding.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT AND ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
In the Field, May 10, 1864-10.35 a. m.Brigadier General G. M. DODGE,
Commanding Left Wing, Sixteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL: Brigadier-General Williams' division, having been ordered to report to me, will hold Snake Creek Gap. Order forward the regiments you left back to guard your train and have them rejoin their respective divisions at once. General Williams is now at the west entrance of the gap.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. B. McPHERSON,
Major-General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, May 10, 1864.Brigadier General WILLIAM HARROW,
Commanding Fourth Division:
GENERAL: Brigadier-General Williams' division has been assigned to hold Snake Creek Gap. You will, therefore, order the brigade of your troops at that place to join you at once, leaving a sufficient guard to prevent pillaging from the wagons, after which you will move with your whole force to the front. Let these directions be carried out as speedily as possible.
By order of Major General John A. Logan:
R. R. TOWNES,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT AND ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
Camp at Sugar Valley, May 10, 1864-10.45 a. m.Brigadier-General WILLIAMS,
Commanding First Division, Twentieth Army Corps:
GENERAL: For the present your division will hold Snake Creek Gap. One brigade at the west entrance to guard the trains which it is necessary to leave there, and two brigades at the east entrance. A staff officer will meet you on your arrival at the east entrance to indicate the position you are to occupy. I do not deem it expedient at present to bring any train through the pass except ammunition train, ambulances, and three days' supply of provisions.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. B. McPHERSON,
Major-General, Commanding.
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