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The Daily Dispatch: May 7, 1863., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
our own correspondent.] Guinea Station. 3 P. M., Monday, May 4, 1863 Many reports have doubtless reached you of the fight at "Wilderness Church." yesterday, which, in many respects, was perhaps one of the bloodiest of the war. Our loss is heavy, both in officers and men; but, through the aid of a merciful Providence, victory once more perches upon the banners of the South. The battle commenced in the neighborhood of Chancellorsville, on the plank road from Fredericksburg to Orange Court-House, and extended to a point known as Wilderness Church, on the same road. The enemy had thrown up entrenchments and constructed abattis, which, after severe fighting, were carried by our troops. Early in the day their lines were broken, and in confusion their defeated forces left the field. Many prisoners were captured, some three thousand of whom have reached this point. Among them is Brig. Gen. Hays, who commanded a brigade in Gen. Couch's corps, and his aide-de-camp, Captain Echols