mand in readiness to move or to fight, as the case may be. See that all teams in your vicinity are properly in rear of line of battle. Stanley will cross Mill Creek and move on Tilton.

Respectfully,

O. O. HOWARD,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, May 14, 1864.

General NEWTON,

Second Division, Fourth Corps:

GENERAL: General Stanley has been ordered to cross Swamp Creek and to move directly on the enemy's rear guard near Tilton, starting at sunrise. You will hold your command in readiness to move to his support, or to fight in position, according as Stanley's movement may develop the necessary.

By order of Major-General Howard:

J. S. FULLERTON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, May 14, 1864-6.07 a. m.

Major-General STANLEY,

Commanding First Division:

When you get on the Resaca road push out your advance, and if you find the enemy gone you will turn to the right down the direct Dalton and Resaca road. By instructions just received, I will he obliged to move Newton and Wood by the right toward Resaca, following the Resaca road leading from your position of last night. We will still support you in case of need. The wagon train for the present will move on the Sugar Valley road.

O. O. HOWARD,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
McCane's House, May 14, 1864-10.05 a. m.

Major-General STANLEY,

Commanding First Division:

Advance as you see General Wood advancing. He is just about to start. I think your front will be narrowed by the movement.

By order of Major-General Howard:

J. S. FULLERTON,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
In Camp, May 14, 1864-6.45 a. m.

[General GEORGE H. THOMAS:]

GENERAL: Your order received. I had sent Stanley to clear out the rear guard of the enemy at Tilton. Newton and Wood will move in-

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