ORs: (CS) AAG H. L. Clay to Gen. H. Heth - July 5, 1862

War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
Series 1, Volume 16, Part 2, Page 722

KNOXVILLE, TENN.,
July 5, 1862.

Brig. Gen. HENRY HETH,
Commanding Forces, Chattanooga, Tenn.:

If there is a sufficient force of cavalry to form two commands under Scott and Forrest, co-operating together and acting on different routes, organize them, after retaining such force as you may require, and push the expedition off without delay. If impracticable to organize two commands, Colonel Scott, as senior officer, must command. It is all-important that prompt verification of reported evacuation of Tennessee by the enemy should be had.

H. L. CLAY,
Assistant Adjutant-General.