The Daily Dispatch: June 6, 1862., [Electronic resource]

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From the lines.

The rains of Wednesday and Thursday again put the roads in a bad condition, and rendered them almost impassable for artillery. The Chickahominy is also very much swollen, making its passage difficult. It is, therefore, probable that operations may be delayed some days, until the roads and fields get into better state, so that artillery and transport wagons may be drawn over them.

Yesterday an artillery duel occurred across the Chickahominy, to the left of the mile road, and in Magruder's division. The enemy brought us several batteries, and, as usual, commenced shelling the woods promiscuously. It was soon replied to by some batteries under Lieut. Col. Lee, consisting, of the Maryland battery, Capt. Andrews, Louisiana battery, Capt. Moody, Hampton Legion battery, Capt. Hart--each had two guns. The enemy brought up about twelve pieces, but they were compelled to retire after an hour's cannonade, apparently with heavy ss The Yankees afterwards brought heavy guns and shelled our batteries for an hour or more, wounding four men and killing several horses. Our guns replied with spirit, and the firing finally ceased, with no especial advantage to either side.

Along the remainder of the line everything was very quiet, there being seemingly less picket firing than usual.