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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 8. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 5.46 (search)
General J. E. Johnston's official report of the battle of Seven Pines, or fair oaks.
[The following important report was not published in the volumes of Confederate reports printed during the war, and we are sure that the general reader will be glad to see a document of such interest, while the historian will thank us for putting in permanent form so valuable a report.]
Richmond, June 24th, 1862. General S. Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector-General:
Sir — Before the 30th May I had ascertained from trusty scouts that Keyes' corps was encamped on this side of the Chickahominy, near the Williamsburg road.
On that day Major-General D. H. Hill reported a strong body immediately in his front.
On receiving this report I determined to attack them next morning — hoping to be able to defeat Keyes' corps completely in its more advanced position before it could be reinforced.
Written orders were dispatched to Major-Generals Hill, Huger and G. W. Smith--General Longstreet, being nea
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 8. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), A reminiscence of Sharpsburg . (search)