[2] Brigadier General John Butler, whose home was located nearby,[3] and 300 patriot militiamen of the Hillsborough District Brigade set an ambush at Lindley’s Mill the next day.

[4] The elderly Hector McNeill, the commander of a unit of loyal Highlanders, was cut down early in the battle, leading the vanguard of Fanning's militia across the creek.

[2] This put the militia on the defensive, and the battle persisted for four hours[5] until eventually Butler felt compelled to order his men to retreat due to casualties.

[6] In spite of Butler's order, a contingent of men attempted to continue holding their ground, but they were ultimately dislodged by Fanning.

[7] During the action at Lindley's Mills, Colonel McNeill and Major John Nall met in single combat.