Get what information you can of fords, roads, and position of the enemy, so that your march can be made understandingly and with vigor.

I send to you Captain Mason, an experienced bridge-builder, etc., whom I think will be able to aid you in the destruction of the bridge, etc.

When that is accomplished, or when in train of execution, as circumstances permit, I wish you to operate back toward Culpepper Court-House, creating such confusion and consternation as you can, without unnecessarily exposing your men, till you feel Longstreet's right.
Take position there on his right, and hold yourself in reserve, and act as circumstances may require.

I wish to know during the day how you proceed in your preparations.

They will require the personal attention of all your officers.