Fort Wood had in it twenty-two pieces of artillery, most of which would reach the nearer points of the enemy's line.

On the morning of the 23d Thomas, according to instructions, moved Granger's corps of two divisions, Sheridan and T.J.Wood commanding, to the foot of Fort Wood, and formed them into line as if going on parade, Sheridan on the right, Wood to the left, extending to or near Citico Creek.

Palmer, commanding the 14th corps, held that part of our line facing south and southwest.
He supported Sheridan with one division (Baird's), while his other division under Johnson remained in the trenches, under arms, ready to be moved to any point.

Howard's corps was moved in rear of the centre.

The picket lines were within a few hundred yards of each other.