Wert to Dallas, which will bring you on the left of Major-General Logan's command. Everything must be ready and we must be ready to strike. Thomas has been fighting this afternoon; the result I have not heard.

Yours, truly,

JAS. B. McPHERSON,

Major-General, Commanding.

IN THE FIELD,

Three miles and a half from Dallas, Ga., May 25, 1864-10 p.m.

Brigadier General JEFF. C. DAVIS,

Commanding Division, on march:

The enemy has massed all his available force in the vicinity of Dallas, and the indications are that we will have a heavy battle to-morrow. Thomas has been fighting this p.m.; result not known. Come forward as rapidly as possible.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JAS. B. McPHERSON,

Major-General, Commanding.

HDQRS. DEPARTMENT AND ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
In the Field, May 25, 1864-9 p.m.

Brigadier-General GARRARD,

Commanding Second Cavalry Division:

GENERAL: The enemy had evidently massed his available strength in and about Dallas, and we may expect a heavy battle to-morrow. Hold your cavalry well in hand near your present headquarters, Adair's Court-House, to cover our right flank, and be ready for any movement. Hardee's corps is in front of us. Thomas has been fighting Hood's corps this afternoon; result not known, as I have not heard our left flank and might remain there. No trains will cross Pumpkin Vine Creek, except ammunition trains and ambulances, until further orders.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JAS. B. McPHERSON,

Major-General.

ROME, GA., May 25, 1864.

Lieutenant LARKIN:

You will apply to Colonel Hambright for team and guard and bring the things through to-night.

VANDEVER,

Brigadier-General.

[Indorsement.]

HEADQUARTERS POST,
Kingston, May 25, 1864.

Brigadier-General VANDEVER,

Rome, Ga.:

I have no teams at my disposal. The forces here have been in line since yesterday, expecting attack. Wheeler with from 5,000 to 7,000 cavalry burned a train, killing and wounding 60 men, three miles from this post yesterday. Every man here is on duty.

H. A. HAMBRIGHT.