HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
In the Field, May 14, 1864.

Major General O. O. HOWARD,

Commanding Fourth Army Corps:

GENERAL: You will move your troops down the main roads toward Resaca until you form a junction with the rest of the army, when further orders will be given you. Report your approach when you get within sight of the troops in your front.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

GEO. H. THOMAS,

Major-General, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Camp on Mountain Road, May 14, 1864-2 a. m.

Major-General STONEMAN:

Be ready to press hard when you hear my guns, musketry or artillery. I shall move on Tilton at as early an hour as possible, from the right.

O. O. HOWARD,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Camp on Mountain Road, May 14, 1864-2 a. m.

General E. M. McCOOK,

Commanding Cavalry:

GENERAL: Be prepared to move toward Tilton, covering well Stanley's right, while he advances to your support. Having made predations, please report here for specific instructions.

Respectfully,

O. O. HOWARD,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Camp on Mountain Road, May 14, 1864-2.30 a. m.

Major-General STANLEY,

Commanding First Division, Fourth Corps:

You will move across Swamp Creek, front toward Tilton, and move directly on the enemy's rear guard at sunrise this a. m., being careful that your left cannot be turned between yourself and the creek. McCook will cover your right. General Newton's division held in readiness to give you instantaneous support, if you need it.

Respectfully,

O. O. HOWARD,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Camp on Mountain Road, May 14, 1864-2.45 a. m.

Brigadier-General WOOD,

Commanding Third Division:

General Stanley has been ordered to move on the enemy's rear guard this morning, as soon after sunrise as possible. Please hold your com-