38/46 Wise retreated again beyond Hawk's Nest. [Footnote: Official Records, vol.li. Wise's Report, _Id_., vol.v. 124.] The irregular troops on the Fayette road were more boldly led, and as there was no defensible position near the river for our outposts, these fell slowly back after a very warm skirmish, inflicting a loss, as reported by prisoners, of 6 killed among the enemy. |