"HDQTS 9TH ILL. CAV.

"9:10 A.M.

"LIEUT. GALESWORTH:

"We advanced our centre and left at daylight,

and have driven the enemy from intrenchments.

Our right is under orders to advance up ravine and

strike their rear. We move at once. I send this

back by Ross, who will take twenty men with him to

help you. Hold the Hardy house to the last possible

moment. Our whole movement pivots there, and