Inf. (less 1st Bn.) Missouri river crossing at Fort Leavenworth)
2d Infantry will march to-morrow to
Detachment 3d F. Easton to hold the crossings of the
Hosp. Big Stranger creek.
(3) (a) The advance guard will clear D at 5-15 A. M., marching
via the E--G--Atchison Pike--1--74--78--80--Q--R--Easton road.
Patrols will be sent via Lowemont to reconnoiter the crossings of
the Big Stranger near Millwood and via Mount Olivet to reconnoiter
those near 114.
(b) The main body will follow at a distance of about 700 yards.
(4) The baggage train (less that of the 3d Inf.), escorted by
one squad, 2d Inf., will start from D at 6-15 A. M. and follow to
P where it will await further orders.
(5) Reports will reach the brigade commander at the head of
the main body.
By command of Brig.-Gen. X:
Y,
Adjt. Gen."
Copies by Adjutant to Col. B. 1st Inf.
Col. C. 2d Inf.
Col. D. 3d Inf.
Maj.
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