General
Sheridan, commanding cavalry corps, will move with Gregg's and
Torbert's divisions against the enemy's cavalry, in the direction of
Hamilton's Crossing. General Wilson, with the Third cavalry division,
will move at 5 A.M., to Craig's meeting-house, on the Catharpin road.
He will keep out parties on the Orange Court-House pike, and plank
road, the Catharpin road, Pamunkey road, and in the direction of
Troyman's store and Andrew's store, or Good Hope church. 2. Major-
General Hancock, commanding Second Corps, will move at 5 A.M., to Shady
Grove church, and extend his right toward the Fifth Corps at Parker's
store. 3. Major-General Warren, commanding Fifth Corps, will move at 5
A.M., to Parker's store, on the Orange Court-House plank road, and
extend his right toward the Sixth Corps at Old Wilderness Tavern. 4.
Major-General Sedgwick, commanding Sixth Corps, will move to the Old
Wilderness Tavern, on the Orange Court-House pike, as soon as the road
is clear."
The monotonous voice stopped. I had listened with astonishment, and
found it difficult to credit this remarkable feat of memory, though it
took place before my eyes, or rather, in my ears.
"It is really wonderful," said Stuart, gravely.
"You see," said Nighthawk, returning to his original voice, so to
speak, "you see, general, this would have been of some importance
yesterday.
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