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At that hour each command will send out cavalry and infantry on all roads to their front leading south, and ascertain, if possible, where the enemy is.
If beyond the South Anna, the 5th and 6th corps will march to the forks of the road, where one branch leads to Beaver Dam Station, the other to Jericho Bridge, then south by roads reaching the Anna, as near to and east of Hawkins Creek as they can be found. The 2d corps will move to Chesterfield Ford.
The 9th corps will be directed to move at the same time to Jericho Bridge.
The map only shows two roads for the four corps to march upon, but, no doubt, by the use of plantation roads, and pressing in guides, others can be found, to give one for each corps. The troops will follow their respective reconnoitring parties.
The trains will be moved at the same time to Milford Station. Headquarters will follow the 9th corps. U.S.GRANT, Lieut.-General. Warren's corps was moved from Harris's Store to Jericho Ford, Wright's following.
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