He learned that Gen. Joseph E. Johnston was due in Jackson with reinforcements within the next couple of days, and there was a rumor that Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard would also arrive on the scene.
Han erfarede, at general Joseph E. Johnston ventedes at indtræffe i Jackson med forstærkninger indenfor de næste par dage, og der gik et rygte om, at general P.G.T. Beauregard også ville ankomme til området.