Confederates under Colonels Vard Cockrell , Upton Hays , and DeWitt C. Hunter were joined by Lt. Col. Tracy .
A fierce five - hour battle ensued the next morning .
Confederates under Colonels Vard Cockrell , Upton Hays , and DeWitt C. Hunter were joined by Lt. Col. Tracy and a fierce five - hour battle ensued the next morning .