J. Spreadbury, March 17, 1865

No. 14. King William Court-House, March 17, 1865.

if, The command will march to-morrow at 6 a. m. in the following order: First, Third Division; second, trains; third, First Division.

I. I. The command will move to the crossing of the Pamunkey near the White House, this side of which it will mass and await orders.

If. The march will be conducted slowly, each division commander requiring his command to walk and lead one hour in each three hours EE a ls

*See Part II, p. 993.

of the march. No horses will be abandoned or destroyed to-morrow. General Devin will detach a strong rear guard to bring up all stragglers and horses from on the road. This rear guard will be ordered to halt some distance on this side the White House and will picket the roads leading into that place.

By command of Brevet Major-General Merritt: