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HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, TWENTIETH CORPS,
On the from Snake Creek Gap, May 13, 1864-8 a. m.Major-General HOOKER:
GENERAL: I am massed on right of road in the woods; see sketch on back.* Two divisions of McPherson's are yet to move out of my way. It will probably be an hour or more before I get off.
Very respectfully,
DANL. BUTTERFIELD,
Major-General.
Columns are massed very close. I have nothing out on my right.
Is that necessary?
D. B.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, TWENTIETH CORPS,
In the Field, May 13, 1864-6 p. m.Major-General HOOKER:
GENERAL: I would respectfully report that, in compliance with verbal orders from yourself and General Thomas, and the last verbal order received through Colonel Asmussen, I have place the Third Brigade of my division on the left of General McPherson's (Harrow's division) line, and hold the two brigades, First and Second, in rear in readiness to support General McPherson's left, this being the orders received. My batteries are, in accordance with instructions, left where they were first placed this morning. My headquarters are just to the left of the battery where I met you speaking to General Logan.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
DANL. BUTTERFIELD,
Major-General.
WAUHATCHIE, TENN., May 13, 1864.
Captain J. E. JACOBS,
Assistant Adjutant-General:
Major Welling, Fourth Kentucky, advanced within eight miles of Lebanon; had a skirmish with Martin's and Roddey's men. Believing the force in his front too strong for his small command, he concluded to return to camp, bringing 3 prisoners of Third Confederate Cavalry, and 18 horses.
L. D. WATKINS,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Sugar Valley, May 13, 1864.Major-General ROUSSEAU,
Commanding at Nashville:
General Sherman says there is no foundation for the report that rebel cavalry are concentrating north of the Tennessee River for attack on railroad, and does not approve of detaining Colonel Long for the duty
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