J. Bankhead Magruder to Robert H. Chilton, July 3, 1862

CoLONEL: I have the honor to report that the enemy was attacked in front and on his left by my command, in support of Brigadier-General Armistead, on the 1st instant, at 5.30 p. m., and that a severe engagement ensued, which darkness put an end to about 9 p. m. eee Wright’s and Mahone’s brigades, which Major-General Huger fat sent me, occupied and slept on the field a half mile in front of our ne The enemy evacuated his position during the night, leaving his deac and many of his wounded on the field. . A considerable quantity of medical stores have fallen into our DOssession, and some 300 or 400 wounded were left prisoners in our hands.

Our troops behaved most gallantly under a most severe fire of heavy rifled guns and shell from guns of enormous caliber from the shipping of the enemy.

The loss on both sides is heavy. As soon as I have time I will send the details of the fight and do justice to the gallant men who proved their devotion in the bloody contest.

Two guns of the enemy were found spiked at the hospital in front of this position and several caissons were destroyed by him in his flight, and a great quantity of ammunition was thrown into the swamps and partially injured or destroyed.

very respectfully, your obedient servant,