HEADQUARTERS HOOD'S CORPS,
May 27, 1864-9.50 a. m.

Major-General CLEBURNE,

Commanding Division:

GENERAL: I am directed by Lieutenant-General Hood to say to you that, if you think it best, you can withdraw General Govan's brigade, leaving a heavy line of skirmishers on the line now occupied by them, provided the movement can be made without attaching special attention from the enemy.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JAS. HAMILTON,

Aide-de-Camp.

P. S.-General Hood repulsed the attack made upon him with great ease. He thinks the attack was by Howard. His second line was not brought into action at all.

Respectfully,

T. B. ROY.

MAY 27, 1864.

Major-General LORING,

Commanding, &c.:

GENERAL: The lieutenant-general commanding directs that you afford General Stewart the aid he may require, as Quarles' brigade has been withdrawn from his rear.

I am, general, &c.,

[DOUGLAS WEST,

Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.]

MAY 27, 1864-11.15 a. m.

General SEARS:

General Polk directs that your left rest on the creek or bridge, and extend them on toward General Cockrell. But for the purpose of holding the hill on your left you will detach a regiment and stretch it over the hill to defend it.

S. G. F[RENCH].

MAY 27, 1864-12.30 o'clock.

General POLK:

General Cockrell's brigade is extended in single file to about two-thirds of its length, in order to reach where General Cheatham had two guns; from there, in single file, to the left extends Sears' brigade some distance. This you will perceive is a weak line, and if it could be remedied it should be done by some reserves.

Yours, truly,

S. G. FRENCH,

Major-General.

MAY 27, 1864-5.15 p. m.

General L. POLK:

I have moved General Ector down to touch General Loring's left. You are now aware of the great length of my front. I have not a manu