To prepare for this, the 9th corps will have rations issued to them, same as the balance of the army.

General Weitzel will keep vigilant watch upon his front, and if found at all practicable to break through at any point, he will do so.

A success north of the James should be followed up with great promptness.

An attack will not be feasible unless it is found that the enemy has detached largely.

In that case it may be regarded as evident that the enemy are relying upon their local reserves principally for the defence of Richmond.