HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA., MISS. AND EAST LA.,
Demopolis, May 4, 1864.

Major-General LEE,

Commanding, &c., Tuscaloosa:

GENERAL: The lieutenant-general commanding directs me to inform you that he not only wishes you to countermand the orders for Jackson's division to move to Columbus, but also to direct you to move your command in the direction of Montevallo promptly. Important dispatches have been received from General J. E. Johnston to-day which foreshadow a movement of the enemy from Decatur or Gunter's Landing.

I am, general, with much respect, your obedient servant,

DOUGLAS WEST,

Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

[Indorsement.]

TUSCALOOSA, ALA., May 5, 1864-9 p. m.

Opened and read. Will proceed to execute this order at once.

W. H. JACKSON,

Brigadier-General.

HEADQUARTERS,
Demopolis, Ala., May 4, 1864.

Major-General LORING,

Commanding, &c., Montevallo:

GENERAL: I am directed by the lieutenant-general commanding to order you to move with your command to Rome, Ge., via Blue Mountain, with five days' rations and forage, if the latter can be had. Make a forced march from Blue Mountain to Rome, and do not wait for wagons or baggage. You will send an intelligent staff officer in advance to keep General Johnston advised of his [your?] movement. The lieutenant-general commanding has sent one of his staff officers to General Johnston to secure cointelligence.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

DOUGLAS WEST,

Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA., MISS., AND EAST LA.,
Demopolis, May 4, 1864-8.30 p. m. (Received 9 p. m. 5th.)

Major-General FRENCH,

Tuscaloosa, Ala.:

GENERAL: The lieutenant-general commanding directs that you halt Sears' brigade, moving from Selma, to report to you at Tuscaloosa; also that you recall General Cockrell's brigade, and concentrate the whole of your division at Montevallo as promptly as possible.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

DOUGLAS WEST,

Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.