From here, these divisions could march into the Confederate rear.
The divisions marched together for several miles before taking different roads into Trenton.
Sullivan's division then marched south to join Washington's army in the defense of Philadelphia.
The next day the Division marched to Morganza where they went into camp.
Five divisions of the army marched by land.
The division marched uncontested to the Forks, which was evacuated when they arrived.
Their protective screens were activated as both divisions marched on without faltering.
Tyler's division (about 8,000) marched directly toward the Stone Bridge.
Heudelet's division marched on a different road and took position on Desjardin's left.
His division, when it finally arrived at Grant's position at about 7 p.m., had marched a total of 15 miles in six and a half hours.
