DALTON, May 11, 1864-7.45 a. m.

Brigadier-General CANTEY,

Resaca:

General Johnston wishes you to communicate the following orders: General Allen will observe the enemy between General Walker's position, Resaca, and Snake Creek Gap, keeping Walker and yourself advised of the movements of the enemy. Colonel Grigsby will take position with his brigade on the Sugar Valley road, facing south, and at a distance of four or five miles from Dug Gap, and send a staff officer here for orders as soon as he gets into position. He will report promptly any movements of the enemy to General Johnston.

W. W. MACKALL,

Chief of Staff.

DALTON, May 11, 1864-8.45 a. m.

Lieutenant-General POLK,

Rome:

If you do not come to Resaca at once, General Johnston says send Loring to take command there. Acknowledge.

W. W. MACKALL,

Chief of Staff.

DALTON, May 11, 1864-9 a. m.

Major-General CLEBURNE,

Sugar Valley Road:

The engineer troops were sent to re-enforce Dug Gap in your absence. They are recalled this morning for other work. You are notified that you may make any arrangements the charge requires.

Respectfully,

W. W. MACKALL,

Chief of Staff.

DALTON, May 11, 1864.

Lieutenant-General POLK,

Rome:

Cars for 2,000 men have been ordered to Rome from Atlanta. Should be there in four hours. Hasten troops to Resaca.

W. W. MACKALL,

Chief of Staff.

DALTON, May 11, 1864-9.30 a. m.

Major-General CLEBURNE:

Cantey reports at 8 a. m. "enemy advancing of this place in force." Be ready, general, for movement.

Respectfully,

W. W. MACKALL,

Chief of Staff.