...ect to use transports on the river, as I presume they will be compelled to do, the railroad to Aquia Creek not being sufficient. If the enemy will not consent to cross so long as we oppose him, General Lee may invite him over by falling back a little. Burnside, it seems, is pledged to advance, and if he delay it much longer he will get stuck in the mud. I have my doubts about the crossing or attempti...