...ead of Cheatham's corps was expected to come on the 4th or 5th, and the head of Stewart's on the 10th or 11th. In view of Sherman's present position, his manifest advance towards Branchville from Pocotaligo and Coosawhatchie, the weakness of our forces, and the expected arrival of the reinforcements above referred to, it was deemed inadvisable to concentrate our forces at Branchville and there offer bat...