Jackson was standing in the door, and with a rising inflection he uttered one word: "Well ?" "It's true, General," said Sherburne.

"The enemy is advancing in heavy force toward Kelly's Ford.

We saw them with our own eyes.

General Stuart asked me to tell you this.

He did not come himself, because, as well as we can ascertain, General Hooker has separated his army into two or three great divisions and they are seeking the crossing at different fords or ferries." "As I thought," said Jackson.