Colquitt Turns Tyler’s Flank

Brigadier General Erastus Tyler reported that the enemy outnumbered his men, stood in double lines, and extended beyond his right flank. He immediately asked for reinforcements, but none could be furnished. Colonel Webb, after remaining in front for some moments, went back promising to bring reinforcements if he could obtain them, but soon returned without them. The rapid and incessant fire of Tyler’s men prevented the enemy from advancing despite several attempts. After holding their position for nearly or perhaps quite an hour, reports reached Tyler that ammunition was being exhausted, with many men resupplying themselves from the dead and wounded. As the enemy advanced and extended farther to the right, Tyler twice sent for ammunition but could not obtain it.

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