3 June 1400

7^th Jaeger Message Log

Message arrived 1415

From Lt Mahoney, Dragoon troop

To: Major Wiggins

Enemy force observed at 1400 hours approaching from the west Vic of Clay road. Initially just cavalry patrol, now proceed by an infantry force estimated at least a battalion. Will not be able to screen this force with my troop. Will hold as long as possible then fallback along Atwater trail.

Message arrived 1445

From Lt Mahoney, 

To: Major Wiggins

Enemy march column observed at 1430 hours is assembly at intersection of Atwater Trail and Bethmour. Force estimated at 1000 troops, including on artillery battery and small cavalry force. They are moving down Atwater towards your position. Infantry in he lead. AM with drawing to friendly positions but keeping tabs on their disposition. Will hold as long as possible then fallback along Atwater trail.