While I was at breakfast, however, heavy firing was heard in the direction of Pittsburg landing, and I hastened there, sending a hurried note to Buell informing him of the reason why I could not meet him at Savannah.
Grant recounts the urgency of his response to heavy firing at Pittsburg Landing, reflecting his quick decision-making in crisis.
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