So much time was lost in trying to get up the troops which were in the right position to reinforce, that I ordered Upton to withdraw; but the officers and men of his command were so averse to giving up the advantage they had gained that I withdrew the order.

To relieve them, I ordered a renewal of the assault.

By this time Hancock, who had gone with Birney's division to relieve Barlow, had returned, bringing the division with him.

His corps was now joined with Warren's and Wright's in this last assault.

It was gallantly made, many men getting up to, and over, the works of the enemy; but they were not able to hold them.