You will learn what steps he has taken, and be governed in your requisitions accordingly.

A supply of ordnance stores will also be necessary.
"Make all requisitions upon the chiefs of their respective departments in the field with me at City Point.

Communicate with me by every opportunity, and should you deem it necessary at any time, send a special boat to Fortress Monroe, from which point you can communicate by telegraph.
"The supplies referred to in these instructions are exclusive of those required for your own command.
"The movements of the enemy may justify, or even make it your imperative duty, to cut loose from your base, and strike for the interior to aid Sherman.

In such case you will act on your own judgment without waiting for instructions.

You will report, however, what you purpose doing.
The details for carrying out these instructions are necessarily left to you.