the second, that I had discredited the strength of the

the morning for reinforcements), it was to me particularly grateful.

It was also very valuable in, view of the fact that it increased the

confidence between the officers and men of my brigade and me, and

gave us for the balance of the month not only comparative rest, but

entire immunity from the dangers of a renewed effort to gobble my

isolated outpost. In addition to all this, commendation from my

immediate superiors was promptly tendered through oral and written

congratulations; and their satisfaction at the result of the battle