Monday, 9th.—At sun-up skirmishing began on the mountain. Federals advanced on the mountain; heavy skirmishing. 1 P. M., Yanks appeared in our front, threw out skirmishers and advanced in three lines of battle; when within six hundred yards, our batteries opened fire, which made them move to the right into the woods in double quick. Brought some artillery and fired a few shots at us, but did no damage. Loud cheering along rebel lines when the Yanks were seen advancing; boys seem to be ready for the fight. Drove our pickets in on right and ran close up to our works, but a volley from the ditches made them skeedaddle in a hurry. Some fighting on the mountain. Yanks charged, but were driven back with loss. After dark Companies A and D went out on picket, and were fired on, wounding two of Company A and also Captain Cureton slightly.
