He had arrived on the evening of the 5th, but had not advised me of the fact and I was not aware of it until some time after.

While I was at breakfast, however, heavy firing was heard in the direction of Pittsburg landing, and I hastened there, sending a hurried note to Buell informing him of the reason why I could not meet him at Savannah.

On the way up the river I directed the dispatch-boat to run in close to Crump's landing, so that I could communicate with General Lew.

Wallace.
I found him waiting on a boat apparently expecting to see me, and I directed him to get his troops in line ready to execute any orders he might receive.

He replied that his troops were already under arms and prepared to move.
Up to that time I had felt by no means certain that Crump's landing might not be the point of attack.