HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO,
Near Atlanta, Ga., August 16, 1864- 9 a.m.
Brigadier General M. S. HASCALL,
Commanding Second Division, Twenty- their Army Corps:
GENERAL: I am directed by the major- general commanding to inform you that Kilpatrick has reached Fairburn, burned the depot, torn up track, &c. At 9 p. m. last night he was this side of Camp Creek, hoping that Jackson would come out and fight him. He also directs me to request you to have your troops in readiness to move at a moment’s notice, and if the enemy’s infantry is seen moving out, inform him of it at once, as in such a case we must also move out and meet them. The general will be at the front and see you there in the course of the morning.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. W. SCHOFIELD,
Lieutenant Colonel and Chief of Artillery and Ordnance.