Ah, yes, I see.

Is Colonel O'Neil waiting?
Tell him to post Williams' brigade at the bridge, with Ozark's battery.

Pickets should be advanced at least two miles.

Lieutenant Greer, ride to the Three Corners, and have the regimental commanders close all gaps in the line; in case of attack we must be able to exhibit a solid front.

A moment, Major Mason,--you are to bear my report to Johnston." There followed the rapid scratching of a pen, and a subdued murmur of voices.
Then the deep bass of the general again broke in: "You may as well clearly understand the proposed plans, gentlemen, so you can execute my orders with intelligence.