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TACTICAL PROBLEMS. 
When the two columns arrive on the plateau two kilometres north 
of Tavaux, the column which reaches the road junction first will con¬ 
tinue its march followed by the other column. 
The two batteries will halt, if necessary, in order to interpolate 
themselves between the last and last but one battalions of the single 
column thus formed. 
In the absence of further orders the march will be continued in this 
formation via Burelles to Vervins. 
The General will be at the head of the last battalion of the east 
column. 
The baggage, which remained at Tavaux, and the ambulance, which 
is at Montigny, will precede the brigade. The wounded who cannot 
be moved will remain with two surgeons and some attendants at 
Clermont. 
II.— Orders given by the Commander of the Bear-guard. 
I.—Clermont, 29th June, 1891. 3.20 p.m. 
To the 2nd battalion “ B ” Begiment and Engineers. 
Hold the border of the wood south-east of Clermont. 
To the battery. 
Maintain your position to the west of Clermont. 
To the 3rd battalion “ B ” Begiment. 
Occupy Bougemont Farm. 
II.—Montigny road. 4.15 p.m. 
To the battery. 
Leave your present position and take up a fresh one near the 
brickyards south-west of Montigny. 
To the 2nd battalion and Engineers. 
Cover and follow the retreat of the battery. 
To the 3rd battalion. 
Support the retreat of the artillery and infantry evacuating 
Clermont. When these troops are half a kilometre past yon, retire in 
echelon and take up a position in line with them south-west of Mon- 
tigny. 
III.—Esperance Farm. 4.50 p.m. 
To the 2nd battalion, Engineers, and battery. 
Evacuate Montigny and take up a position near the Esperance 
Farm. 
To the 3rd battalion. 
You will again form the rear echelon at 500 metres from the 
troops leaving Montigny and, continuing retirement establish yourself 
about 1500 metres north-west of the Esperance Farm on the Mont- 
cornet-Marle high road, 
