HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO
In the Field, September 1, 1864.
Brigadier-General COX, Commanding Third Division:
GENERAL: The commanding general directs me to inform you that General Hascall is now moving down the railroad in rear of the Fourth Corps and he wishes you to follow as a rear guard, moving on the main wagon road running on the right-hand side of the railroad, your trains in front. He desires the trains to move forward at once, and the troops when General Garrard shall have arrived.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. M. WHERRY,
Major and Aide-de-Camp.
P. S. – The general directs me to add that if you find at any time that General Hascall’s rear is in advance he wishes you to put a small force to move on the railroad to act as rear guard there.
Respectfully,
WM. M. WHERRY,
Major and Aide-de-Camp.