At night they were withdrawn.

Upton brought his prisoners with him, but the guns he had captured he was obliged to abandon.

Upton had gained an important advantage, but a lack in others of the spirit and dash possessed by him lost it to us.

Before leaving Washington I had been authorized to promote officers on the field for special acts of gallantry.

By this authority I conferred the rank of brigadier-general upon Upton on the spot, and this act was confirmed by the President.