FRANKLIN, November 29, 1864-9 a.m.

Major-General THOMAS:

Am in communication with General Wilson, who, this morning, orders to join him at Ridge Meeting-House. Column is now moving light; teams left behind. Have pressed enough musket caps to give me forty-five rounds. General Wilson was at Hurt's Cross-Roads last night, Mount Carmel this morning.

J. H. HAMMOND,

Brigadier-General.

HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. DIV. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Four Miles from Franklin, November 29, 1864-4.30 p.m.

Colonel R. R. STEWART,
Commanding Brigade:

The general desires that you cross the river at once at Franklin and march on the Triune road until you intersect the column, or its trail, toward Nolensville. He would lie to have you reach the Brentwood pike before you camp to-night. He will endeavor, with the main portion of the cavalry, to get to the neighborhood of Nolensville.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JOHN N. ANDREWS,

Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. DIV. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Nashville, Tenn., November 29, 1864.

COMMANDING OFFICER TENTH TENNESSEE CAVALRY;

Return to Nashville with your command. The provision train is to come back also, by order of Major-General Thomas. Halt your command half a mile outside the city, and then report in person to these headquarters for orders. Your destination has been changed.

By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:

F. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant-General.

HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. DIV. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Nashville, Tenn., November 29, 1864.

Captain DAVIS,

Commanding Tenth Tennessee Cavalry:

CAPTAIN: You will march at 5.30 to-morrow for Nolensville, to watch the movements of the enemy in that vicinity. Picket al the roads in the neighborhood, move small parties in every direction, and keep your command constantly on the alert. Take every precaution you may deem necessary for the good order and safety of your command. Keep your command together, and allow no foraging, unless your forage should give out before you are recalled. Endeavor to communicate with any of our cavalry that may be in your vicinity, and report to General Wilson for orders, if he comes within ten miles of your command. Report any news of importance, without delay, to these headquarters, or to the headquarters of any brigade or other command in your vicinity; very important information will be sent to these headquarters; communicate, if possible, with General Wilson without delay.