It suffered so severely from our artillery, that one brigade, that of Jones, fell back in disorder, its commander being wounded.

The other, however, advanced against Wadsworth, and Greene on his right; but as these generals had their fronts well fortified, the attack was easily repulsed.
Nevertheless, the left of Johnson's line, not being opposed, took possession of Geary's works about 9 P.M.and thus endangered our communications.
Gregg's division of cavalry which was posted east of Slocum's position saw this movement of Johnson.

Gregg opened fire on the column with his artillery and sent out his men dismounted to skirmish on the flank of the enemy.

Johnson detached Walker's brigade to meet him, and the contest continued until after dark.

Greene, in the meantime, swung his right around on the edge of a ravine, perpendicular to the main line and fortified it, to avoid being flanked.