After the battle, General Benjamin Butler directed blame for Union confusion and poor performance on the 7th, including firing on other Union troops and withdrawing from the front lines during the battle. The "withdrawal" was the evacuation of the hospital, including a large number of 7th Vermont troops, to the river bank to keep them safe.
After the battle, General Benjamin Butler blamed the 7th's confusion and poor performance on themselves, firing upon other Union troops and withdrawing from the front lines during the fight. The evacuation of the hospital, including a large number of 7th Vermont soldiers, to the river bank was done to protect them.