By midnight the bridge was ready, and in the early morning of December 9, Davis's 14,000 men began their crossing. Over 600 freed people were anxious to cross with them, but Davis forbade the passage of contrabands due to the possibility of combat ahead. In reality, no such force existed.
By midnight the bridge was prepared, and in the early morning of December 9, Davis's 14,000 men started their crossing. More than 600 liberated individuals were eager to cross with them, but Davis prohibited the passage of prohibited items due to the potential for combat ahead. In reality, no such force existed.