At the moment of my crossing the bridge, General Howard appeared, having come with three regiments from Chattanooga, along the east bank of the Tennessee, connecting my new position with that of the main army in Chattanooga.

He left the three regiments attached temporarily to Gen.

Ewing's right, and returned to his own corps at Chattanooga.
As night closed in, I ordered General Jeff.

C.Davis to keep one of his brigades at the bridge, one close up to my position, and one intermediate.

Thus we passed the night, heavy details being kept busy at work on the intrenchments on the hill.