There were several battles in the late Rebellion in which the circumstances were similar.

In repeated instances the victorious party thought itself defeated, and was much astonished at finding its antagonist had abandoned the struggle.
In our retreat we brought away many of our wounded, but left many others on the field.

When the Rebels took possession they cared for their own men as well as the circumstances would permit, but gave no assistance to ours.

There were reports, well authenticated, that some who lay helpless were shot or bayoneted.

Two days after the battle a surgeon who remained at Springfield was allowed to send out wagons for the wounded.