Nevertheless, trusting to the speedy and hearty co-operation of Hooker, he stood ready to renew the attempt on the morrow, although he foresaw the enemy would fortify their line during the night and make it truly formidable.
When Wilcox left Banks' Ford to aid in the defence of Salem Church, General H.W.Benham of the United States Engineer Corps, who commanded an engineer brigade there, threw over a bridge at Scott's dam, about a mile below Banks' Ford, to communicate with Sedgwick, enable him to retreat in case of disaster, and connect his headquarters with those of Hooker by telegraph.
Hooker disapproved the laying of the bridges, which he thought superfluous, as Sedgwick's orders were to keep on to Chancellorsville.
Warren took advantage of this new and short route to return to the main army, in order to give Hooker information as to Sedgwick's position.

He promised to send back full instructions for the guidance of the latter.
As soon as the bridge was laid, General J.T.Owens with his brigade of the Second Corps, which had been guarding the ford, crossed over and reported to Sedgwick.
Warren found Hooker in a deep sleep, and still suffering from the concussion that took place in the morning.

He gathered from the little he did say, that Sedgwick must rely upon himself, and not upon the main body for deliverance, and he so informed Sedgwick..