Reestablish the road, and I will follow Hood wherever he may go.

I think he will move to Blue Mountain.

We can maintain our men and animals on the country.
General Thomas's reply was: NASHVILLE, October 17, 1864--10.30 a.m.
Major-General SHERMAN: Your dispatch from Ship's Gap, 5 p.m.of the 16th, just received.
Schofield, whom I placed in command of the two divisions (Wagner's and Morgan's), was to move up Lookout Valley this A.M., to intercept Hood, should he be marching for Bridgeport.

I will order him to join you with the two divisions, and will reconstruct the road as soon as possible.

Will also reorganize the guards for posts and block-houses ....