DALTON, May 12, 1864-1.45 p. m.

General S. COOPER,

Adjutant and Inspector General, Richmond:

I am convinced that the Federal army, having failed in its attempts on this place, is now, covered by the Rocky Face Ridge, in motion for Calhoun or some point on the Oostenaula. I will follow the movement.*

J. E. JOHNSTON,

General.

DALTON, May 12, 1864-7.45 a. m.

Major-General WALKER,

Resaca:

If called by General Polk, General Johnston directs you to go to his support.

W. W. MACKALL,

Chief of Staff.

DALTON, GA., May 12, 1864.

(Received Resaca 7.45 a. m.)

General POLK:

General Walker remains under the orders of General Hood, and will receive orders from here, but if you are attacked call him to your support.

W. W. MACKALL,

Chief of Staff.

RESACA, GA., May 12, 1864-9.30 a. m.

Major-General CLEBURNE:

Your dispatch dated Sugar Valley, ten miles from Dalton, without date or hour, is just received. Copies of it have been forwarded to army headquarters and to Major-General Walker. Lieutenant-General Polk wishes you to inform him what your position is and what orders you have received.

Respectfully, general, your obedient servant,

DOUGLAS WEST,

Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

DALTON, May 12, 1864-9.30 a. m.

General POLK,

Resaca:

The enemy in our front is moving rapidly down the valley toward Snake [Creek] Gap or Villanow. General Johnston wishes you to call on General Martin for all the information he has and transmit it to him. Wishes your cavalry to be active in close observation of the enemy.

W. W. MACKALL,

Chief of Staff.

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* Repeated May 18 from Cassville, deciphered.

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