I may also order him with cavalry and infantry to march toward Tuscaloosa, at the same time that we move from the Tennessee River about Chattanooga.
I don't know as yet the grand strategy of the next campaign, but on arrival at Nashville I will soon catch the main points, and will advise you of them..
Steal a furlough and run to Baltimore incog.; but get back in time to take part in the next grand move.
Write me fully and frequently of your progress.

I have ordered the quartermaster to send down as many boats as he can get, to facilitate your movements.

Mules, wagons, etc., can come up afterward by transient boats.

I am truly your friend, W.T.SHERMAN, Major-General commanding.
[Special Field Order No.

28.] HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE TENNESSEE MEMPHIS, March 14, 1864 1.