Monday, June 6--8 A. M.
No battle yesterday, but constant firing across from one line of works to the other as soon as any portion of a man's body could be seen.
The casualties during the day, all from sharp-shooters and intermittent artillery, are not less than four hundred.
To these must be added between one hundred and two hundred during the night.
A little after eight o'clock a furious blast rang a fierce, discordant metre from the left, where lay Hancock's corps.
Judging by the powder burned, it was more than a usually desperate night assault.
Soon the following despatch is received:
Half-past 8 O'clock, P. M.--They at first attacked Wright, but are now rushing down upon me. Apparently no damage. This text is part of:
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