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‘ [235] he will be in close supporting distance. I shall move McClernand to Fourteen-mile creek, early to-morrow, so that he will occupy a place on Sherman's left.’1. . .

Accordingly, on the 12th, at three and a half A. M., Logan's division moved towards Raymond, followed by Crocker, at four. The rebel videttes showed themselves frequently soon after the march began, and three miles out, McPherson ordered two regiments to be deployed on each side of the road, with skirmishers in advance; these were followed by the remainder of the column, the cavalry being called in and placed on the flanks. At eleven o'clock, McPherson came upon the enemy, about five thousand strong, within two miles of Raymond. This body was a part of the reenforcements from Port Hudson, and under the

1 The following instructions were also sent on the 11th, to Sherman: ‘It will be necessary to guard Hall's ferry with a regiment of infantry and a company of cavalry, until our positions are fully taken, after which cavalry alone can watch the rear. McClernand is directed to guard Baldwin's ferry. I will direct Tuttle to send a regiment for this duty, so that you need not make any further detail until you want his relieved by some other troops.’ And at fifteen minutes past eight P. M.: ‘McClernand is ordered to move up by the Telegraph road, also a road to the left of that, to Fourteen-mile creek, starting at daylight. McPherson is ordered to move on to Raymond. I will go forward to-morrow, probably as far as Raymond, and return in the evening to near Fourteen-mile creek for headquarters.’

At the same hour, Grant wrote to McClernand: ‘In accordance with my verbal instructions this afternoon, you will move your command at daylight to-morrow, on the Auburn and Edward's station road, and if practicable, a part of one division by the road to the westward of the one just mentioned. Move cautiously, but rapidly as convenient, and so that your entire corps will arrive on theFourteen-mile creek simultaneously and in a compact line. It is also important that your corps reach the creek at or about the time that Sherman does, he having to move only about seven miles. I shall pass to the front early to-morrow, and go to Raymond if I can, from that place. I shall return on the road to a convenient point for headquarters in the vicinity of Fourteen-mile creek.’

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