The Queen's Own then became the reserve.
The 13th and York Rifles in advance, driving the enemy before them to the woods, cheered heartily and were answered by the yells of the Fenians.

I felt anxious about our right flank, as with my glass I noticed the enemy throwing back his right into the woods.

I requested Major Gillmor, who was in command of the reserve, to keep a sharp look-out for the cross roads on which the reserve rested, and to send two companies from the reserve to occupy and hold the woods on the hill to our right.

He sent the Highland Company of the Queen's Own to perform that duty.
At this time (nearly 9.30 a.m.) two telegrams were brought to me by a gentleman from Port Colborne, one informing me that the column under Col.

Peacocke could not move until 7 o'clock, and the other in the following words: CHIPPAWA, June 2, 5.30 a.m.
_To the Officer Commanding, Port Colborne:_ Be cautious in feeling your way, for fear obstacles should prevent a junction.