Lee divided his army, which he planned to regroup later; according to the precise text Major General Stonewall Jackson was to move his command to Martinsburg while McLaws's command and Walker's command "endeavored to capture Harpers Ferry." Major General James Longstreet was to move his command northward to Boonsborough.
Lee divided his forces, with plans for regrouping later; according to the precise text, Major General Stonewall Jackson was to lead his troops to Martinsburg while McLaws's and Walker's commands were tasked with capturing Harpers Ferry. Major General James Longstreet was to move northward to Boonsborough.