By 3pm that afternoon, Steele's army had crossed the Saline with their artillery and some of their supply train, though 900 wagons had to be left behind; according to McLean, their spokes were all cut, so they would be useless to the Confederates.
That afternoon, Steele's army had crossed the Saline with their artillery. This was by 3pm. That afternoon, Steele's army had crossed some of their supply train. This was by 3pm.900 wagons had to be left behind. Their spokes were all cut. This was according to McLean. They would be useless to the Confederates.