Unknown to E. A. Paine, January 9, 1862

Cairo, January 9, 1862.

General E. A. PAINE, Commanding Second Brigade, Bird’s Point, Mo.:

On the arrival of transports at Bird’s Point you will cause the artillery, cavalry, and transport wagons to be ferried to Fort Holt and go into camp for the night immediately below there. Before having the wagons cross move everything aboard the transports that can be dispensed with, leaving sufficient guard from each company on board to look after the company property. In the morning everything crossed to Fort Holt will proceed to Fort Jefferson. Astheroads will be heavy, it may be necessary for the artillery to distribute their ammunition among the wagons accompanying. With the balance of your command now under orders you will proceed by transports to the same place and there await further orders.

Brigadier-General, Commanding.