SPECIAL ORDERS,
HEADQUARTERS, Numbers 1.
In the Field, Montevallo, May 9, 1864.

I. Major-General French will move his command with as little delay as possible, so as to concentrate his forces at Rome, Ga. Railroad transportation will be furnished as far as Blue Mountain, from whence he will proceed by forced marches.

You will order Ward's battery to report to you from Selma.

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By command of Lieutenant-General Polk:

DOUGLAS WEST,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

RESACA, GA., May 10, 1864-11.45.

General MACKALL:

GENERAL: I have halted by command until further orders. The enemy in Snake [Creek] Gap. Shall I remain halted or continue march to Dalton?

Respectfully,

J. B. HOOD,

Lieutenant-General.

[Indorsements.]

I notified General Hood that I was sending trains for Hindman. What answer is to be made to this?

W. W. M.

General Hood must be governed by circumstances, but send up two brigades.

J. E. JOHNSTON.

HEADQUARTERS CLEBURNE'S DIVISION,
May 10, 1864.

Brigadier-General MACKALL:

GENERAL: Before I could deliver General Johnston's message General Cleburne had moved one of his brigades (Granbury's) to the top of the mountain (Dug Gap) upon the representation of Colonel Williamson, who reported that the enemy were forming line in his front and showing considerable force. General Cleburne is up at the gap in person and I have not yet seen him. The remainder of the division (Lowrey and Polk) are camped some 300 yards to the right of the Sugar Valley road, going from Dalton, and the headquarters of the division are at some building near by. In case you should wish to send any orders during the night I have instructed the bearer of this to remain at your quarters to conduct your courier.

Very respectfully,

I. A. BUCK,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

MAY 10, 1864.

General WHEELER:

General Johnston wishes to communicate with General Hardee near Alt's Mill. Enemy have left Resaca. Hood is returning.

W. W. MACKALL,

Chief of Staff.