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U.S.A. First Army Corps, commanded by Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker, moved from its bivouac near Keedysville at 2 p.m. on September 16, 1862. Doubleday's Division crossed the Antietam at Pry's Ford, while Ricketts' and Meade's Divisions crossed at the upper bridge. The divisions advanced in parallel columns westward until 6 p.m., when Meade's Division encountered the enemy near the East Woods. The corps then formed in line of battle facing south and southwest, with Meade's Division in the center and somewhat advanced, Doubleday's Division on the right, and Ricketts' Division on the left within supporting distance. Fighting ceased because of darkness at about 6:30 p.m.
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