Hd Qrs Army of the Cumberland

Tullahoma July 2^d/63.

8³⁰ A.M.

 

General

            Your dispatch by Lieut Kelly of 9 PM & subsequent word by Lieut Kelly give you history & [?]. Genls Brannan & Reynolds will have reported 'ere this. Our role is now to push with all vigor. Remind all officers leading the advance that wherever a vigorous attack is made, the enemy naturally supposes our whole Army is upon them. let two or more pieces of artillery accompany the flan side or skirmishing column. Stanley will be down from Hillsboro on your left flank on the Decherd road, with all his Cavalry coming in on your left. He has today / to report to you, & he & you will consult together for the purpose of cutting up the rebel Cavalry & trains in the mountains. It is of the greatest importance that no time is lost. Please advise me frequently & open communication with Sheridan & Johnson on your right—choose the leader of your advance from the best officers in your command

 

W. S. Rosecrans

Maj Genl

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