HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, near Kenesaw, June 30, 1864.
General McPHERSON:
You may notify Garrard that in our next movement he will have to cover the roads leading from Marietta back to Allatoona, and that he and his brigade commanders should acquaint themselves with the lay of the country and the roads.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major-General, Commanding.
NEAR KENESAW MOUNTAIN, June 30, 1864.
Brigadier General Brigadier General Kenner Garrard,
Commanding Cavalry Division:
One of my scouts reports that a portion of the enemy’s cavalry is working around to your left and rear, with a view of making a dash on the trains and railroad between Big Shanty and Allatoona. You must watch this matter closely and guard against it.
Yours, truly,
JAS. B. McPHERSON,