"Better be that way than have you needed and not there," answered Fred.
"If we are needed and are not there, Grant can only blame himself," was Nelson's reply.
At noon on April 5th Ammen's brigade, the advance of Nelson's division, marched into Savannah.
Colonel Ammen reported his arrival, and said:
"My men are not tired; we can march on to Pittsburg Landing if necessary."
The answer was: "Rest, and make your men comfortable. There will be no battle at Pittsburg Landing. Boats will be sent for you in a day or two."
There was to be a rude awakening on the morrow.