Stewart's Division

On September 19th, 1863, at 5 p.m., Stewart's Division of Buckner's Corps under Major General Alexander P. Stewart included Brown's Brigade under Brigadier General John C. Brown, Bate's Brigade under Brigadier General William B. Bate, and Clayton's Brigade under Brigadier General Henry D. Clayton. At 4 p.m. Clayton's Brigade moved across the LaFayette Road at Brotherton's House and attacked Van Cleve's line on the high ground behind the house. Clayton's Brigade advanced in front, and a portion of Bate's Brigade on the right, while Fulton's Brigade, assisted by part of McNair's, of Johnson's Division crossed to the west side of the LaFayette Road beyond Van Cleve's right. At 4:30, after sharp fighting, Van Cleve's Division was driven from the position and forced backward through the Dyer fields. Clayton's and part of Bate's command followed to the vicinity of the tan-yard in Dyer's field. At 5 o'clock the arrival of Negley's Division on Stewart's left flank and of Brannan's Division on his right flank caused Stewart's withdrawal to the forest east of Brotherton's.

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