As soon as it is dark to-morrow night start the division which you withdraw first from Wright's corps to make a forced march to Hanover Town, taking with them no teams to impede their march.
At the same time this division starts commence withdrawing all of the 5th and 6th corps from the south side of the river, and march them for the same place.

The two divisions of the 9th corps not now with Hancock, may be moved down the north bank of the river where they will be handy to support Hancock if necessary, or will be that much on their road to follow the 5th and 6th corps.

Hancock should hold his command in readiness to follow as soon as the way is clear for him.

To-morrow it will leave nothing for him to do, but as soon as he can he should get all his teams and spare artillery on the road or roads which he will have to take.

As soon as the troops reach Hanover Town they should get possession of all the crossings they can in that neighborhood.