ORs: (CS) Orders for 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 2, Page 898

HEADQUARTERS POLK’S CORPS,
July 4, 1863—2.30 p. m.

Major-General WHEELER:
General Polk learns that there is a point 3 miles above the mouth of Battle Creek where his road and General Hardee’s come very near together. This is considered a pregnable point with General Hardee. He desires you to have this locality reconnoitered, and to cover General Hardee there until he passes, say 5 p. m. This command is moving over well, and is safe. The pontoon bridge here is left for you. Cross over it or not, as you prefer; at all events destroy it.

Respectfully, general, your obedient servant,

[THOMAS M. JACK,]
Assistant Adjutant. General.

(To be read by Generals Martin and Wharton.)