He also discounted intelligence reports from Col. Nathan Bedford Forrest (and bluster from prisoner of war General Prentiss) that Buell's men were crossing the river to reinforce Grant.
Han så også bort fra efterretningsrapporter fra oberst Nathan Bedford Forrest (og praleri fra den fangne general Prentiss)) om, at Buells mænd ville krydse floden og forstærke Grant.