Push as rapidly as you can to the Hiawassee, and determine for yourself what force to take with you from that point.

Granger has his corps with him, from which you will select in conjunction with the force now with you.

In plain words, you will assume command of all the forces now moving up the Tennessee, including the garrison at Kingston, and from that force, organize what you deem proper to relieve Burnside.

The balance send back to Chattanooga.

Granger has a boat loaded with provisions, which you can issue, and return the boat.