ROCKY FACE MOUNTAIN, GA., May 11, 1864.

Major-General HOWARD,

Commanding Fourth Army Corps:

A deserter just in reports three divisions only in front of Dalton; remainder gone to Resaca. His regiment left this p. m.

GEO. D. WAGNER,

Brigadier-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, near Buzzard Roost, Ga., May 11, 1864-9 a. m.

Major-General THOMAS:

The enemy from Wood's from have opened in volleys on his camps. He has moved them slightly under cover. The enemy appears to be in force along the entire ridge of Rocky Face from Harker's right.

Respectfully, yours,

O. O. HOWARD,

Major-General.

P. S.-I have just now started to the left to reconnoiter. My headquarters will remain as yesterday, near signal station.

O. O. H.,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, May 11, 1864-1 p. m.

Brigadier-General WHIPPLE,

Chief of Staff:

GENERAL: The following dispatch just received from General Howard, who is upon Rocky Face Ridge. He wished it to be forwarded:

Heavy column rebel infantry moving through Dalton. Their advanced lines well massed. Some horses harnessed. One little camp being struck.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. S. FULLERTON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, May 11, 1864-3.30 p. m.

Major-General STANLEY,

Commanding First Division:

You will make the following mentioned disposition of your troops; Occupy the position now held by Brigadier-General Davis' division at Buzzard Roost, relieving this division at 8 o'clock this p. m. Place one of your brigades on the left of the railroad and the other on the right, moving them to these positions under cover from the enemy's fire and hiding the movement from his view. Place your remaining brigades and your artillery in position near signal hill.

By command of Major-General Howard:

J. S. FULLERTON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.