ions for the
expected battle, the purpose being to surprise the Union army at
daylight on Saturday, the 5th. Hardee's corps constituted the left
of the Confederate army, and on reaching the battle-ground his left
was to rest on Owl Creek, a tributary of Snake Creek, his right
extending toward Lick Creek. Bragg's corps constituted the
Confederate right, its right to rest on Lick Creek. Both these
corps were to be formed for the battle in two lines, 1000 yards
apart, the right wing of each corps to form the front line. Polk's
corps was to move behind the two corps mentioned, and mass in column
and halt on the Back Road, as a reserve. The Reserve Corps under
Breckinridge was ordered to concentrate at Monterey and there take
position from whence to advance, as required, on either the direct
road to Pittsburg Landing or to Hamburg. Other instructions were
given for detachments of this army. The order was to make every
effort in the approaching battle to turn the left of the Union
Army, cut it off from the Tennessee, and throw it back on Owl Creek,
and there secure its surrender.( 4)

Johnston issued this address:

"_Soldiers of the Army of the Mississippi:_

"I have put you in motion to offer battle to the invaders of your
country. With the resolution and disciplined valor becoming men
fighting, as you are, for all worth living or dying for, you cannot
but march to decisive victory over agrarian mercenaries, sent to
subjugate and despoil you of your liberties, property, and honor.
Remember the precious stake involved. Remember the dependence of
your mothers, your wives, your sisters, and your children on the
result. Remember the fair, broad, abounding land, the happy homes,
and ties that will be desolated by your defeat. The eyes and hopes
of 8,000,000 of people rest upon you. You are expected to show
yourselves worthy of your valor and lineage; worthy of the women
of the South, whose noble devotion in this war has never been
exceeded in any time. With such incentives to brave deeds and with
the trust that God is with us, your generals will lead you confidently
to the combat, assured of success."

Five of Grant's divisions were encamped at or in front of Pittsburg
Landing, between Owl and Lick Creeks; Sherman's division (except
Stuart's brigade) being in front, near and to the right of Shiloh
Church, was most advanced. McClernand's division was located about
one half mile to his rear, covering his left.