HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
May 9, 1864.

General SCHOFIELD:

So long as we are in connection I can hold the hill with one and a half brigades. Wagner swings into the valley on your right front. This must count as one brigade.

J. NEWTON,

Brigadier-General.

P. S.-You might always swing back on this hill, under any state of affairs.

J. N.

HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
May 9, 1864.

Major-General SCHOFIELD:

GENERAL: Will you hazard an attack on the rifle-pits in your front? If so, I will render what assistance I can. General Wagner's brigade now is at the foot of the ridge on your right flank and ready to join in.

J. NEWTON,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
May 9, 1864.

Major-General SCHOFIELD:

GENERAL: As near as can be ascertained, there is one line of men occupying the works in your front.

JOHN NEWTON,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO,
May 9, 1864-5.35 p. m.

Major-General SHERMAN, Tunnel Hill:

I have checked the movement in McCook's front and apprehend no further danger there. I am about to attack on my right.

J. M. SCHOFIELD,

Major-General.

HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
May 9, 1864.

General SCHOFIELD:

Do not attack. Harker has failed, and there is no use to try to-night.

J. NEWTON,

Brigadier-General.

HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
May 9, 1864.

General SCHOFIELD:

Where will your picket-line be to-night? I will join you at the gorge in your rear if you desire it.

J. NEWTON,

Brigadier-General.