Charles H. Morgan to George G. Meade, June 26, 1864

GENERAL:

I have the honor to report that on the 22d instant I began a movement involving a change in the First and Third Divisions of the corps as then established. Its object was to advance the left and center of the corps to envelop the enemy’s position. It was undertaken in pursuance of instructions from the major-general commanding the Army of the Potomac, and the following orders were given to the officers commanding the divisions concerned to effect this purpose:

No. 1.] HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS, June 22, 1864—4.50 a. m. Brigadier-General BARLOW, Commanding First Division:

GENERAL: General Wright is about moving forward in the direction of the road on which you moved yesterday. The major-general commanding desires you to conform to his movements, advancing your line as General Wright advances his. It is supposed that as you advance the line will be considerably contracted, and the general wishes you to close in to the right from time to time to give General Mott al opportunity to get a part of his command in reserve.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant