On September 19, 1863, at 2 A.M., Brigadier General John Beatty's Brigade of Negley's Division, Thomas' Corps, relieved Grose's Brigade of Palmer's Division on this ground. At daylight, the skirmishers of Helm's Brigade of Breckinridge's Division advanced from Glass' Mill and engaged Beatty's skirmishers near the cabin midway between the lines. Soon afterward, five pieces of Cobb's Battery and then four pieces of Slocomb's Battery, supported by infantry, took position on the west side of the river near the mill. Those batteries opened fire and were answered by Bridges' Battery on this line, soon reinforced by three pieces from Battery M, 1st Ohio, of Stanley's Brigade of Negley's Division. The fighting was confined to the batteries and skirmishers and continued about three hours, after which Helm's Brigade withdrew to the east bank of the river and marched with its division toward the Confederate right. About 5 o'clock p.m., Beatty's Brigade withdrew to Crawfish Springs, then followed the other brigades of Negley's Division to the vicinity of Widow Glenn's House, where it remained in reserve during the night.

Photo: Dale K. Benington

Photo: Dale K. Benington

Photo: Dale K. Benington

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