This occupied until three o'clock P.M., when he advanced in the direction of Gordonsville.

He found the enemy reinforced by infantry, behind well-constructed rifle-pits, about five miles from the latter place and too strong to successfully assault.

On the extreme right, however, his reserve brigade carried the enemy's works twice, and was twice driven therefrom by infantry.

Night closed the contest.

Not having sufficient ammunition to continue the engagement, and his animals being without forage (the country furnishing but inferior grazing), and hearing nothing from General Hunter, he withdrew his command to the north side of the North Anna, and commenced his return march, reaching White House at the time before stated.