•36 PRELIMINARY DOCUMENTS. 



move to the posts on the Mississippi, agreeably to the Division 

 order of the 10th of February. The assistant deputy quarter- 

 master-general will furnish the necessary transportation, to be 

 ready by the first of May next. The Colonel will make requi- 

 sition for such stores, ammunition, tools, and implements as may 

 be required, and he be able to take with him on the expedition. 

 Particular instructions will be given to the Colonel, explaining 

 ^the objects of liis expedition. 



Mr. Melvin Dorr is appointed Inspector of Provisions, and he 

 will inspect all provisions intended for the use of the army, before 

 they are received and issued. Lieutenant Brooks, of the 8d 

 regiment will forward, by the first detachment, such recruits as 

 he has for the companies of the 3d regiment at Mackinac. 



By order of MAJOE-GENERAL MACOMB. 

 (Signed) CHESTER ROOT, A. D. company, and 



Actg. Assist. AdjL- General. 



