Here Phelps discovered the the fleeing Confederates had obstructed the 1,200 foot long trestle, where Phelps landed a part and began making repairs, which took no more than an hour.
Here Phelps discovered the the fleeing Confederates had obstructed the 1,200 foot long trestle. The Union needed this bridge intact and Phelps landed a party and began making repairs, which took no more than an hour.