J. H. Hammond, June 12, 1862
June 12, 1862.
No. 39. } Newland’s, June 12, 1862.
The First Brigade will march forward about 12 miles and select a good camping ground on the waters of Spring Creek.
The Third Brigade will move forward about 8 miles and select good ground for camp on the west side of Porter’s Creek.
The Second Brigade will move forward about 10 miles and camp on east side of Porter’s Creek.
General Hurlbut’s division will move its camp forward to the large fields about 3 miles from Newland’s, with strong advance guard thrown forward, and will send an expedition toward Jonesborough. More attention must be paid on the march, especially as to the train. Each regimental quartermaster must be with his regimental train and stay with it.
The brigadier will make frequent rests and assure himself against gap in the column, and if any soldier is found in a wagon the teamster will be fined $1, and any soldier who puts his gun in a wagon must be severely punished. ; The wagon guards must march by its side, armed and ready to de fend the train.
By order of Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman:
Assistant Adjutant-General.