six o'clock in the afternoon
The parade was dismissed . The baggage-wagons , each drawn by eight mules on account of the condition of the roads and fields , an abundant supply of which had been collected on the field of battle , and taken from the breastworks at Beech Grove , were in the road . Deck and Life were heartily congratulated by officers and soldiers ; and Captain Gordon expressed his regret at the loss of such a useful lieutenant as the appointee on the staff of the general had been . The general then gave the order for the brigade to form for a march though it was six o'clock in the afternoon ; and the new aids performed their first duty as such in carrying the order to the commanders of the three bodies of troops . It was ascertained that the commission of Major Lyon antedated that of Major Richland , and the right of the column was given to the Riverlawns . Of course there was no end of conjecture as to where the brigade was to march ; but the general did not whisper a word in regard to his destination to any one . The brigade marched but about five miles , and it was after dark when it halted and went into camp .