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, and to be put ashore in small boats. Our position is accessible to York river. The men can live on bread and bacon. In haste, your obedient servant, E. D. Keyes, Brig.-Gen 4th Corps. P. S. An officer from Gen. Hooker's division reports this moment that three of his batteries have been taken by the pieces miring and the horses being killed. This officer reports that the men are exhausted for want of proper food. in front of Williamsburg, May 5, 1862, 11.20 A. M. Capt. Chauncey McKeever, A. A. G.: I have had a hard contest all the morning, but do not despair of success. My men are hard at work, but a good deal exhausted. It is reported to me that my communication with you by the Yorktown road is clear of the enemy. Batteries, cavalry, and infantry can take front by the side of mine to whip the enemy. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Hooker, Brig.-Gen. May 5, late at night. My dear general: I did the best I could after getting your order,