DALTON, May 12, 1864-12.30 p. m.

Lieutenant-General POLK,

Resaca:

Dispatch 12.10 p. m. received. Take the necessary means to prevent the enemy crossing at or near Calhoun.

W. W. MACKALL,

Chief of Staff.

DALTON, GA., May 12, 1864.

(Received Resaca 12.30 p. m.)

Lieutenant-General POLK:

General Walker has been ordered to report to you at Resaca. If the demonstration below require it, use Walker to prevent the enemy from crossing.

W. W. MACKALL,

Chief of Staff.

DALTON, GA., May 12, 1864.

(Received Resaca 12.45 p. m.)

Major-General WALKER:

(Through General Polk.)

General Johnston orders you to move at once and with dispatch to Resaca. Report to General Polk.

W. W. MACKALL,

Chief of Staff.

MAY 12, 1864.

Major General W. T. MARTIN,

Calhoun, Ga.:

Let Featherston's brigade and battery move on to this place; other troops will be sent to you from this place.

DOUGLAS WEST,

Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

RESACA, GA., May 12, 1864-1 p. m.

General FEATHERSTON,

Kingston and Calhoun, Ga.:

General Johnston orders that your command halt at Calhoun. Report to General Martin. The balance of your command will be sent to you from this point.

L. POLK,

Lieutenant-General.

MAY 12, 1864.

Brigadier-General FEATHERSTON,

Kingston, Ga.:

Your orders are changed; you will join immediately your division at this place.

L. POLK,

Lieutenant-General.