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MILLIKEN'S BEND, La. , April 19,1863.

 Colonel John B.  SANBORN,
Commanding Seventh DIVISION:

COLONEL:    You will direct the remainder of Colonel Holmes' brigade to move to Richmond, La., as soon as practicable, and in order to facilitate this, the teams from the other brigades, or, at least, enough of them to take their camp and garrison equipage, five days' rations, and ammunition in the hands of the regiments of Colonel Holmes' brigade, will be ordered to report to him for this purpose.   After reaching Richmond, the teams will return to their respective regiments.  Colonel Holmes will be instructed to reconnoiter the country in the direction of Delhi and the bayou leading that way, and report upon the feasibility of sending boats through.   There are a few of the enemy at Delhi, which he must be on the alert for.  He must keep up a thorough system of outposts and pickets, and not allow his men to straggle over the country.  Also collect what corn and fodder he can, and bring it in to Richmond. 

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,