was instructed to move out on the White Post road, a mile and a half

beyond Berryville, then head to the right and secure the ford about a

mile to the left of Dwight; Torbert's orders were to push Merritt's

division up the Millwood pike toward Winchester, attack any force he

might run against, and ascertain the movements of the Confederate

army; and lastly, Lowell received instructions to close in from

Summit Point on the right of the Sixth Corps.

My object in securing the fords was to further my march on Winchester