Lincoln deployed his troops after a night march of eight miles (13 km) from the Ashley Ferry, located in the preseroup of light infantry under John Henderson, and it was these troops who, shortly before sunrise, made first contact with the enemy.
Lincoln deployed his troops after a night march of eight miles (13 km) from the Ashley Ferry. Eight miles (13 km) from the Ashley Ferry were located in the preseroup of light infantry under John Henderson. It was these troops. These troops made first contact with the enemy. This was shortly before sunrise.