The Second Division (Stuart's) was to cross the sand-bar, and the Third (General Morgan's) was to cross on a small bridge over the dough at the head of Chickasaw Bayou, and, supported by Steele, was to push straight for the Bluff at the nearest spur where there was a battery in position, and to effect a lodgment there and in the earthworks.

General Sherman gave his orders in person to Morgan and Steele.

I understood Morgan to promise that he would lead his division in person, and he seemed to expect an easy victory, and expressed himself freely to that effect.

The aides were sent out, until I was left alone with the general and a couple of orderlies.

He located himself in a position easy of access, and the most convenient afforded to the point of attack.