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<p>After confederates initial crossing and take over of Mauckport just across the Ohio one of Morgan's men made a suggestion to capture a steam boat and head up the river. It would be easier to transport troops, supplies, and they could easily stop and restart their raid with this boat anywhere alongside the river. The plan sounded full proof and as luck just so had it two ships were just docked between the city of Bradenburg, KT and the town Mauckport, one of them being the Alice Dean. Throughout the war this ship had been used to transport federal troops across the Ohio, thus it would make perfect sense for the rebels to do the same. So on July 9th the day after their initial crossing the confederates captured the ship and used it to transport some heavier gear they had left on the other side of the river. However, the rebels made the mistake of freeing the crew of the ship, to which the transmitted a message about their impending plans. Morgan's men caught wind of this and once they'd gotten all of their supplies and men back over they decided to burn the ship and head north east. </p>

Between the border of Indiana and Kentucky the Ohio river has been incredibly vital to the survival of these people throughout the ages. During the American civil war this water way played an even more essential role in aiding both the north and south through various means. From transporting supplies to troops up and down the territories this river was key. However, this also means it's a target for both sides to disrupt the enemy's lines. Thus, whenever John Hunt Morgan made his push into Indiana he saw this as a golden opportunity for him and his raiders. 

The Burning of the Alice Dean 

<p>Nearly a month into this daring confederate raid the rebels were on the border of their next venture, Indiana. When the rebels were on the state line they met up with the Ohio river. The rebels had nothing in order to cross the river and feared that if they attempted to use any of the major bridges or crossings they would be easy targets for union troops they could catch wind of their raid. Then in late June the rebels captured several steamboats and attempted to use them to travel up the Ohio. However, the rebels made the mistake of releasing the crews who managed to transport the information about the rebels plan. Thus, the rebels abandoned the ship, then setting it alight to cover their tracks as they pushed into Indiana. </p>

Between the border of Indiana and Kentucky the Ohio river is incredibly vital to the survival of people throughout the ages. During the American civil war this water way played an even more essential role in aiding both the north and south through various means. From transporting supplies to troops up and down the battlefields this river was key. However, this also means it's a target for both sides to disrupt the enemy's lines. Thus, whenever John Hunt Morgan began his push into Indiana he captured this ferry and attempted to use it for his raiders. 