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The Daily Dispatch: December 19, 1862., [Electronic resource], Later from the North. (search)
the enemy kept behind their fortifications estimate our loss at much more than theirs, while those whom they met in open field insist that their killed and wounded are at least double ours. The struggle on our left, under General Franklin, was especially obstinate, and his eventual success decided the fate of the day. Number of Union troops engaged. It is estimated that 40,000 of our glorious and gallant army were engaged in the blood work of the day, trying to take the first ridge Lake of the town, on which the rebels' first line of were situated. Until-late in the day it seemed impossible to do so; but it is reported that the perseverance and unflinching courage of the Army of the Potomac at last prevailed. Just before darkness put a stop to the day's battle success crowned their efforts. Thus they took the whole from in front of the town down to Franklin's position, three miles below. They occupied it all night and at 4 o'clock this morning were eagerly making prepa