HDQRS. DEPARTMENT AND ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
In the Field, May 25, 1864-9 p.m.
Brigadier-General GARRARD,
Commanding Second Cavalry Division:
GENERAL: The enemy had evidently massed his available strength in and about Dallas, and we may expect a heavy battle to-morrow. Hold your cavalry well in hand near your present headquarters, Adair’s Court-House, to cover our right flank, and be ready for any movement. Hardee’s corps is in front of us. Thomas has been fighting Hood’s corps this afternoon; result not known, as I have not heard our left flank and might remain there. No trains will cross Pumpkin Vine Creek, except ammunition trains and ambulances, until further orders.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. B. McPHERSON,
Major-General.