Field Orders No. 5.
1. The enemy's infantry is six miles east of FORT LEAVENWORTH. His cavalry patrols were seen at F (qg') today.
Our regiment will reach FRENCHMAN'S (oc') at noon tomorrow.
2. The battalion will march tomorrow to seize the ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE (q) at FORT LEAVENWORTH.
3. (a) The advance guard, consisting of 1st platoon Co. A and mounted orderlies B, C, and D, under Sergeant B, will precede the main body at 400 yards.
(b) The head of the main body will march at 6:30 A. M., from 19 via the 17 (jc')—15 (jg') 1—5 (lm')—FORT LEAVENWORTH (om') road.
4. The baggage will follow close behind the main body under escort of Corporal D and one squad, Co. B.
5. Send reports to head of main body.
C,
Major, Comdg.
Copies to the company commanders, to Sergeant B and Corporal D.