I have determined therefore to turn the enemy's right by crossing at or near Hanover Town.

This crosses all three streams at once, and leaves us still where we can draw supplies.
During the last night the teams and artillery not in position, belonging to the right wing of our army, and one division of that wing were quietly withdrawn to the north bank of the river and moved down to the rear of the left.

As soon as it is dark this division with most of the cavalry will commence a forced march for Hanover Town to seize and hold the crossings.

The balance of the right wing will withdraw at the same hour, and follow as rapidly as possible.

The left wing will also withdraw from the south bank of the river to-night and follow in rear of the right wing.