pike, and I have my force in readiness to concentrate at either of them should the enemy attempt a crossing. There is also an excellent ford six miles up the river, which, though well guarded by me, are too far for me to prevent the enemy crossing, if I guard those near me as they should be guarded. The enemy can approach the fords six miles up the river and the two six miles down by a short cut of three miles. I hear nothing of the enemy at either of the other fords.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

E. T. WELLS,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

(In the absence of General Johnson.)

[Indorsement.]

HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. DIV. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Four Miles East of Columbia, November 28, 1864 - 12.45 p. m.

Respectfully forwarded for the information of Major-General Schofield. Shall I move to the pike leading from Lewisburg to Franklin? Nothing yet from Shelbyville.

J. H. WILSON,

Brevet Major-General.

NOVEMBER 28, 1864.

[Captain E. T. WELLS,

Assistant Adjutant-General:]

CAPTAIN: Lieutenant Tallman reports the rebel infantry crossing in force above Huey's Mill.

Respectfully,

JOHN T. CROXTON,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers.

[First indorsement.]

I have ordered Croxton to strengthen this officer. Direct him to report at once everything, and to have his whole brigade in readiness to move. A prisoner just in, crossing at or near same place, says the river is past fording.

R. W. JOHNSON,

Brigadier-General.

[Second indorsement.]

HEADQUARTERS SIXTH DIVISION CAVALRY,
November 28, 1864.

Respectfully forwarded to Captain Andrews, acting assistant adjutant-general, Cavalry Corps.

R. W. JOHNSON,

Brigadier-General.

[Third indorsement.]

HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. DIV. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
November 28, 1864 - 1 p. m.

Respectfully forwarded.

I can scarcely credit this, though will find out at once.

J. H. WILSON,

Brevet Major-General.

[Captain E. T. WELLS,

Assistant Adjutant-General:]

CAPTAIN: Major Thornburgh, commanding battalion at Huey's Mill, reports that the enemy are crossing in force above that point, and