The day had been intensely hot, and the troops were much fatigued.

Notwithstanding these circumstances, General Washington resolved to renew the engagement.
For this purpose he ordered Brigadier General Poor, with his own and the North Carolina brigade, to gain their right flank, while Woodford with his brigade should turn their left.

At the same time the artillery was ordered to advance, and play on their front.

These orders were obeyed with alacrity; but the impediments on the flanks of the British were so considerable that, before they could be overcome, it was nearly dark.

Farther operations were therefore deferred until next morning; and the brigades which had been detached to the flanks of the British army continued on their ground through the night, and the other troops lay on the field of battle with their arms in their hands.