T. Lyle Dickey to Oolonel and Chief of Cavalry, December 7, 1862

Oxford, Miss., December 7, 1862.

Colonel MIZNER, Commanding Cavalry Division :

Major Rowley reports a reasonably good force on the Yockna River, at Springfield. Put a strong picket there; also send two companies to the crossing of the Yockna where Colonel Lee’s brigade crossed as we went south. A flag of truce from the enemy will be in shortly, and it must not be allowed to pass the Yockna. Instruct your pickets to stop the flag and send courier to these headquarters.

By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant: ;

Oolonel and Chief of Cavalry.

OXFORD, Miss., December 7, 1862.

Colonel MIZNER,

You will hold the crossing of the Yockna and rest and recruit men

and horses for another expedition. Forage and subsist upon the country around you to the north and west as far as practicable. Prohibit

all straggling from their proper camps by either company officers or