Bowen expected Union troops to cross at the former. Discussions between Union scouts and an African American, who was possibly named Bob, yielded the information that a usable road ran from Bruinsburg to Port Gibson, so Bruinsburg was selected as the crossing point.
Bowen anticipated Union troops to cross at the location in question. Discussions between Union scouts and an African American, possibly named Bob, provided information that a usable road existed from Bruinsburg to Port Gibson, leading to Bruinsburg being chosen as the crossing point.