Gen^l

            As orders have come from Gen^l Grant to cut the L[?] at this point which will necessarily flood the country between M^cArthurs Hd Qrs and the Run making it excessively difficult to embark our forces when the boats arrive I think it advisable to move your Division immediately to some point north of the turn which will not be overflowed. Select some point near the Run.                        

 

Truly Yours

Ja^s B. M^cPherson

Maj Gen^l

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