General J.F. Fagan's Attack

Hawthorn's Regiment advanced from the south, Bell's from the north, and King massed on Hawthorn's right. At daybreak they charged over fallen timber and took the first line of rifle pits. Battery C, not yet engaged by Price, caught Fagan's Brigade in a deadly enfilading fire, but the brigade nevertheless took three more lines at the point of bayonet. By 7 A.M. the command had arrived in front of Battery D. McRae came to Fagan's aid but was repulsed. Fagan carried the last line of rifle pits and made a desperate effort to capture the battery. Cut down by Union reinforcements, the men held their position until ordered to retreat.

Helena-West Helena, Arkansas · United States