Cruft's brigade was brought into alignment with Thayer's, and Wallace held the ground with his division.

Cruft was on the crest, Osterhaus in the eastern valley, and Geary in the western—all within easy supporting distance.

General Cruft then made a neat little speech, which was happily responded to by Captain Standart.

Cruft maintained his position stoutly, receiving and making charges, and firing steadily from line.