ORs: (US) Col. J. B. Fry to Col. McCook - July 23, 1862

War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
Series 1, Volume 16, Part 2, Page 205

HEADQUARTERS,
Huntsville, July 23, 1862.

Colonel McCook,
Reynolds’ Station:

It is reported that the enemy, 500 strong, was marching south through Marshall County last night. Wolford’s cavalry is just ordered to march south from Columbia and form junction with your regiment, and both then to move to within 5 or 6 miles of Reynolds’, and move upon the enemy wherever he may be and attack and pursue. Board’s cavalry at Columbia ready to re-enforce or act on the rear. Send a messenger after your regiment to halt it till Wolford’s comes down. Get all information you can and report and be prepared for vigorous action. Notify infantry below you and look out for trains.

JAMES B. FRY,
Chief of Staff.