F. J. Herron, April 20, 1863

; April 20, 1863. You will bring your infantry frofh Forsyth to Springfield, and move in the direction of Houston, selecting some good foraging country near that place. I have ordered the balance of the First Division to join you without delay. Supply yourself with any quartermasters’ stores that can be had at Springfield. I send with this a message for Colonel F. J. HERRON, Major-General, Commanding. [Incleszre. ] ROuuA, Mo., April 20, 1863. You will move that portion of the First Division near Fort Scott across the country north of Springfield to Houston, in Texas County, where the balance of the division, under Colonel Weer, will be found. Leave an energetic officer at Fort Scott, to bring up any of the command not back in time to move with you. You will please move the command to the place named without delay. Report to me, by return messenger, what route you have taken. Take with you from twenty to thirty days’ rations.

F. J. HERRON,