George WM. Brent, June 18, 1862

June 18, 1862.

‘ No. 86. } Tupelo, Miss., June 18, 1862.

I. Breckinridge’s corps, Army of the Mississippi, will be prepared to move in light marching order with all possible celerity, with six days’ subsistence and 100 rounds of ammunition for small-arms and the current supply for field batteries. Brigadier-General Preston will report at once to the commander of the forces for special instructions. –

II. Pinson’s (late Lindsay’s) cavalry will march without delay, and by the nearest practicable route, to Oxford, or to the headquarters of General Villepigue, in that vicinity, to whom it will be reported for further orders. The regiment will be provided with five days’ subsistence and a proper supply of ammunition. Oelerity is important. Forage will be procured by the wayside, to which end proper staff officers will be sent ahead.

III. In consequence of the necessary division of the cavalry forces of this army with the several army corps, Brigadier-General Beall is relieved from the chief command of the cavalry and will report to MajorGeneral Van Dorn for duty in the Army of the West.

IV. The supplies for the forces under Major-General Van Dorn will hereafter be delivered at Verona, where General Van Dorn will establish the depots for his command, with the necessary staff officers.

By command of General Bragg:

Acting Ohief of Staff.