I was some four or five miles north of our left.

The line was about three miles long.

In reaching the point where the disaster had occurred I had to pass the divisions of Smith and Wallace.

I saw no sign of excitement on the portion of the line held by Smith; Wallace was nearer the scene of conflict and had taken part in it.

He had, at an opportune time, sent Thayer's brigade to the support of McClernand and thereby contributed to hold the enemy within his lines.
I saw everything favorable for us along the line of our left and centre.
When I came to the right appearances were different.