Wright thought he could gain the lines of the enemy, but it would require the cooperation of Hancock's and Smith's corps.

Smith thought a lodgment possible, but was not sanguine: Burnside thought something could be done in his front, but Warren differed.

I concluded, therefore to make no more assaults, and a little after twelve directed in the following letter that all offensive action should cease.
COLD HARBOR, June 3, 1864.-12.30 P.M.

MAJOR-GENERAL MEADE, Commanding A.P.
The opinion of corps commanders not being sanguine of success in case an assault is ordered, you may direct a suspension of farther advance for the present.

Hold our most advanced positions and strengthen them.
Whilst on the defensive our line may be contracted from the right if practicable.
Reconnoissances should be made in front of every corps and advances made to advantageous positions by regular approaches.