[from the diary of Samuel Johnson, 1st Massachusetts Independent Light Battery]
had a very severe and obstinate
battle, terminating with the defeat of the rebs,
who lost 400 killed, and 2000 wounded. Our
loss was 312 killed, 1234 wounded. Gen Reino
was killed. the rebs lost 1500 prisoners. at
7. P. M we went into camp. The weather
has been pleasant and warm.
[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]
MSS 8493
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