Goddard to Colonel Mizner, October 9, 1862

Ripley, October 9, 1862.

Colonel MIZNER :

Having scoured the country toward Oxford, Hickory Flats, Salem, Orizaba, by the scouts now out, and others if necessary, direct your cavalry to report everything to and act in concert with Brigadier-Ger eral McPherson. COover the front south as far east as Rienzi with a force of sufficient strength; the southwestern and western with a force of greater strength.

General McPherson proposes to make a demonstration on the Hickory Flats and Oxford roads to-morrow. I think it will be best for the cavalry to participate in this.

The cavalry had better remain until the night after General McPhorson leaves, or longer if deemed prudent, and then move quietly and as. semble at a good camp behind the Tuscumbia, to be selected by yourself, where good water and grass are convenient.

Enjoin upon the officers to act constantly in concert with General McPherson and give him a full understanding of all their movements,

By order of Major-General Rosecrans:

0. GODDARD,
First Lieut. Twelfth Infty. Ohio Vols., Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.