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t them to me at sunrise. His reply, received at 11 p. m., was that he had neither wagon nor cooking utensils at his command, and directed the messenger to go to Captain Deslonde. The messenger found Captain Deslonde with some difficulty. His answer was returned to me at 5.30 o'clock this morning, that Captain Deslonde had neither and could not furnish them. Immediately communicated in person the reply to Dr. Foard. With very high respect, I am, general, your obedient servant, Giles M. Hillyer Major and Chief of Subsistence at Baldwyn. [Indorsement.]headquarters Western Department, Baldwyn, June 6, 1862. Major Hillyer, Post Commissary: Major: The general commanding directs me to inform you that he has determined to leave General Polk's corps at Saltillo for about three days. He therefore directs that you make all necessary arrangements to collect there provisions for about 8,000 men, should there be none at that point, Very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. R. C