...to a position on Cane River, a tributary of the Red, where it was believed that the crossing of that stream by a superior force could be prevented. General William Steele's division of cavalry, and Polignac 's division of infantry, were directed to follow and harass the enemy. Monnette's Bluff is an elevated ground on the eastern bank of Cane River, which was supposed to be fordable only at that poin...