Such plans were discussed on both sides, but the physical condition of the country was an imperative veto upon aggressive action.
During the 5th of October our sick and spare baggage were sent back to Camp Lookout.

Tents were struck at ten o'clock in the evening, and the trains sent on their way under escort at eleven.

The column moved as soon as the trains were out of the way, except my own brigade, to which was assigned the duty of rear-guard.

We remained upon the crest of the hill till half-past one, the men being formed in line of battle and directed to lie down till the time for them to march.

Our sentinels had been posted with extra precaution, so that they might be withdrawn an hour or two after the brigade should move.