Warren arrived at the ford early in the afternoon, and by five o'clock effected a crossing under the protection of sharpshooters.
The men had to wade in water up to their waists.

As soon as enough troops were over to guard the ford, pontoons were laid and the artillery and the rest of the troops crossed.

The line formed was almost perpendicular to the course of the river--Crawford on the left, next to the river, Griffin in the centre, and Cutler on the right.

Lee was found intrenched along the front of their line.

The whole of Hill's corps was sent against Warren's right before it had got in position.