Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Chapter XXII: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Alabama, and Southwest Virginia. March 4-June 10, 1862., Part II: Correspondence, Orders, and Returns.
Lieut. Col. Robert N. Scott, Ed.

[527] indisposed to-day to go. I judge that work ought to be erected at the point selected by you.

Truly, yours,

I shall hold my troops in readiness to take line of battle for offensive operations, but shall not move out until the enemy's movements suggest the time.

Respectfully,

I am forming line of battle just in front of Jones' works, to advance, if necessary. The enemy are driving, or rather attacking, my pickets by the church, near the tan-yard. I have re-enforced the pickets to prevent an easy discovery of my position. I will not advance unless necessary, or until I get word that they are in line in front of you.

Bragg has recalled his troops to their encampments, having ascertained that the enemy was not preparing for battle, but was out only to work.

Let me know in time, if he should turn out again, to support or act with you.

General: The enemy threatens an immediate attack of our lines. Order your troops in position at once. General Bragg will give you further orders.

Your obedient servant,

(Similar orders to Major-General Polk.)

General: The general commanding has information that the enemy