They were of course stretched out into a mere skirmish line, and I directed them to hold the crest without advancing further till Enyart should be heard from.

He also found the enemy indisposed to be stubborn, and skirmished up the opposite side of the mountain till he joined hands with De Villiers on the top.

The enemy seemed to be increasing before them, and our men held their position as directed, having relieved us from the hostile occupation of ground commanding our camps.

Enyart's reconnoitring party sent toward Fayette advanced a mile on that road and remained in observation, finding no enemy.

I reported our success to Rosecrans, and doubtful whether he wished to press the enemy in front till Benham and Schenck should be in his rear, I asked for further instructions.
General Rosecrans authorized me to take over the rest of my available force and press the enemy next day, as he was very confident that Benham would by that time be in position to attack him in rear.