We accordingly marched,--found their situation,--formed a front of the same extension of the enemy's, and attacked from right to left at the same time.

Our men stood the fire well for three or four shots, till some part of the enemy gave way; but unfortunately for us, through some mistake, the word _retreat_ was understood from some officer on the left, which took so quick that it was not in the power of the officers to form them again, though I believe, if they had stood three minutes longer, the enemy would have been beaten.

The utmost pains were taken by the officers, who mostly fell.

A lieutenant colonel, a major and five captains, who were in commission in the militia, all fell.

Colonel Durkee, and Captains Hewitt and Ransom were likewise killed.