ORs: (CS) Report of Gen. Wheeler - July 4, 1863

War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
Series 1, Volume 23, Part 1, Page 617 (also page 625)

HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY,
Near Railroad Crossing,
July 4, 1863—9.20 a. m.

I would respectfully suggest that infantry be left to block up some of the roads, as the cavalry can retire by one road and can block up the road behind them as they go down, if axes can be left by the infantry to accomplish the work. These precautions may prove unnecessary, but, if the enemy press us very warmly, may be of some advantage.

With great respect, your obedient servant,

JOS. WHEELER,
Major-General.

Lient. Gen. LEONIDAS POLK.