Shortly after I reached the crest of the hill you came to me, accompanied, I think, by Captain C.J.Stevens, of the Ninth Cavalry.

We were then in a position to see the line of intrenchments along San Juan Ridge, and could see Kent's Infantry Division engaged on our left, and Hawkins' assault against Fort San Juan.

You asked me for permission to move forward and assault San Juan Ridge.

I gave you the order in person to move forward, and I saw you move forward and assault San Juan Ridge with your regiment and portions of the First and Tenth Cavalry belonging to your Brigade.

I held a portion of the Second Brigade as a reserve on Kettle Hill, not knowing what force the enemy might have in reserve behind the ridge.