J. Kilpatrick to John I. Gregg, August 29, 1863

August 29, 1863. Col. Joun I. Greece, The major-general commanding directs that you keep the enemy from concentrating any force at Gainer Cross-Roads. If the force you have sent out is not strong enough, you had better send a stronger force with two pieces of artillery; that is, if you find them very strong there, as it is important to hold the cross-roads. If your own brigade is not strong enough, you had better order up some of McIntosh’s brigade. Watch the enemy’s movements as closely as possible. [C. ROSS SMITH, ] Lieutenant-Colonel, and Chief of Staff. HARTWOOD CHURCH, August 29, 1863. Lieut. Col. C. Ross SmitH, Chief of Staff: I am making every effort to clear my lines and capture the party or parties of the enemy in my rear. Hiring was heard about 11 a. m. in the direction of Taggert’s Mills; supposed to be between a party of my troops and that of the enemy.

J. KILPATRICK,