...ral Thomas had requested General Smith to delay the movement. General Wilson's report, dated December 21, says: About 4:30 P. M. the enemy, pressed in front, flank, and rear, broke in disorder. Croxton 's brigade, which had been held in reserve on the Hillsboroa pike, as soon as the success of these dispositions had become apparent was ordered to march rapidly across the country to the Granny White ...