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First division.

1st. Brigadier-General Ewell's brigade will march via Union Mills Ford, and place itself in position of attack upon the enemy. It will be held in readiness either to support the attack upon Centreville, or to move in the direction of Sauxter's Cross Roads, according to circumstances.

The order to advance will be given by the Commander-in-Chief.

Second division.

2d. Brigadier-General Jones's brigade, supported by Colonel Early's brigade, will march via McLane's Ford, to place itself in position of attack on the enemy on or about the Union Mills and Centreville road. It will be held in readiness either to support the attack on Centreville, or to move in the direction of Fairfax Station, according to circumstances, with its right flank towards the left of Ewell's command, more or less distant, according to the nature of the country and attack.

The order to advance will be given by the Commander-in-Chief.

Third division.

3d. Brigadier-General Longstreet's brigade, supported by Brigadier-General Jackson's brigade, will march via McLane's Ford, to place itself in position of attack upon the enemy on or about the Union Mills and Centreville road. It will be held in readiness either to support the attack on Centreville, or to move in the direction of Fairfax Court House, according to circumstances, with its right flank towards the left of Jones's command, more or less distant, according to the nature of the country.

The order to advance will be given by the Commander-in-Chief.

Fourth division.

4th. Brigadier-General Bonham's brigade, supported by Colonel Bartow's brigade, will march via Mitchell's Ford to the attack on Centreville. The right wing to the left of the Third division, more or less distant, according to the nature of the country and of the attack.

The order to advance will be given by the Commander-in-Chief.

Fifth division.

5th. Colonel Cocke's brigade, supported by Colonel Elzy's brigade, will march via Stone Bridge, and the fords on the right thereto, to the attack of Centreville: the right wing to the left of the Fourth division, more or less distant, according to the nature of the country and of the attack.

The order to advance will Le given by the Commander-in-Chief.

Sixth division.

6th. Brigadier-General Bee's brigade, supported by Colonel Wilcox's brigade, Colonel Stuart's regiment of cavalry, and the whole of Walton's battery, will form the reserve, and will march via Mitchell's Ford, to be used according to circumstances.

Seventh.

1. The light batteries will be distributed as follows:

To Brigadier-General Ewell's command, Captain Walker's six pieces.

2. To Brigadier-General Jones's command, Captains Alberti's and Stanard's batteries--eight pieces.

3. To Brigadier-General Longstreet's command, Colonel Pendleton's and Captain Inberton's batteries--eight pieces.

4. Brigadier-General Bonham's command, Captains Kemper's and Shields's batteries--eight pieces.

5. To Colonel Cocke's command, Colonel Hunton's, Captain Latham's, and Beckham's batteries--twelve pieces.

Eighth.

Colonel Redford, commanding cavalry, will detail to report immediately, as follows:

To Brigadier-General Ewell, two companies cavalry.

To Brigadier-General Jones, two companies cavalry.

To Brigadier-General Longstreet, two companies cavalry.

To Brigadier-General Bonham, three companies cavalry.

To Colonel Cocke the remaining companies of cavalry, except those on special service.

Ninth.

The Fourth and Fifth divisions, after the fall of Centreville, will advance to the attack of Fairfax Court House, via the Braddock and Turnpike roads, to the north of the latter. The First, Second, and Third divisions will, if necessary, support the Fourth and Fifth divisions.

Tenth.

In this movement the First, Second, and Third divisions will form the command of Brigadier-General Holmes; the Fourth and Fifth divisions, that of the second in command. The reserve will move upon the plains between Mitchell's Ford and the Stone Bridge, and together with the Fourth and Fifth divisions will be under the immediate direction of Brigadier-General Beauregard.

By command of General Beauregard.

Thomas Jordan, A. A. Adjutant-General.

headquarters army of the Potomac, July 20, 1861.
Special Orders No.
The plan of attack given by Brigadier-General Beauregard, in the above order, is approved, and will be executed accordingly.

J. E. Johnston, General C. S. A.

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