Buckner's Corps

Under Major General Simon Bolivar Buckner, the corps included Stewart's Division, commanded by Major General Alexander P. Stewart, and Preston's Division, commanded by Brigadier General William Preston. At 2 p.m. on September 18, 1863, Stewart's Division occupied Thedford's Ford, and Clayton's Brigade crossed to the west side at dark. Preston's Division occupied Dalton's Ford that afternoon, and Gracie's Brigade crossed to the west side at dark. At daylight on September 19, the remaining brigades of both divisions crossed the river. Preston's Division, moving toward Lee and Gordon's Mills, formed a line of battle near Hunt's, then advanced to the high ground in the bend of the Chickamauga and formed in column of brigades, remaining there until noon. It then moved to the right and occupied the line vacated by Stewart's Division, which was detached at that hour and sent to support Cheatham. At 3 o'clock, Trigg's Brigade was sent to support Hood, who was hotly engaged in front of Viniard's. Stewart's Division had been formed at an early hour on Preston's right, facing westward, with Bushrod R. Johnson's Division on its right.

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