CONFEDERATE COMMUNICATION
HEADQUARTERS, &C.,
July 28, 1864-11.20 a. m.
General WHEELER,
Commanding Cavalry:
Your dispatches of 5.35 and 7.05 received. The general approves your determination to guard the railroad. Take such steps as your best judgment prompts.
Very respectfully,
F. A. SHOUP,
Chief of Staff.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TENNESSEE,
July 28, 1864-6.20 p. m.
General WHEELER:
Your dispatches of 10.45 and 11.05 received and approved. The enemy reported to be attempting a raid on our left, and crossing at Campbellton. If you can spare Humes, send him back. Use your discretion.
Very respectfully,
F. A. SHOUP,
Chief of Staff.