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1. Brigade, Brigadier-general Littlefield of York - } York & Cumberland}__________________________________ 1561

2. Brigade, Brigadier-general Hunnewell of Hancock}

Lincoln, Hancock & Washington ____________________} 1658
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In case the Detachment should be required to march, the Major-generals of the permanent Divisions will appropriate such part of the Field artillery within their respective Divisions, to the use of the Detachment, as shall be proportionate to the number of artillerymen - and in that case, the Major- generals will form the cavalry & artillery into squadrons & battalions.

The Major-generals are authorized to accept of any legally organized corps of cavalry, artillery or infantry as part of the Detachment; provided they shall voluntarily engage as an entire corps in the service.

The Quarter master general will be constantly provided with such military stores & apparatus, as will more imme diately be wanted, in case the Detachment should be required to move.

The Commander in Chief earnestly calls upon every officer to give his aid in completing the Detachment, & expect that the Major-generals in particular will superintend the whole operation within their respective Divisions, & upon time to time give all necessary orders & directions for carrying this