Clayton's Brigade, in Stewart's Division of Breckinridge's Corps under Col. J. T. Holtzclaw, included the 18th Alabama under Maj. Shop Ruffin, the 32nd Alabama under Capt. John W. Bell, the 36th Alabama under Col. Lewis T. Woodruff, the 38th Alabama under Col. Charles T. Ketchun, and the 58th Alabama under Lieut. Col. John W. Inzer. On Nov. 25, 1863, at 8 P.M., the brigade reached this position and relieved the troops of Walthall's Brigade and the 20th and 31st Alabama of Pettus'. Moore's and Clayton's Brigades, with the 45th Alabama of Pettus' Brigade, remained on this line until 2 A.M. of the 25th, when they withdrew covering the retreat of the Confederates from the mountain.

Photo: Dale K. Benington

Photo: Dale K. Benington