R. E. Foote to G. W. Brent, July 1, 1864

COLONEL:

In the absence of Major-General Johnson on the line I have the honor to submit the following report for the last twenty-four hours:

Brigadier-General Elliott reports that there has been no perceptible approach of the enemy’s works within the last twenty-four hours. Colonel Faison, commanding Ransom’s brigade, reports only the usual picket-firing in front of his line. His works are gradually being strengthened, the completion of which is somewhat delayed, however, on account of the scarcity of tools. General Gracie reports that he has been busily occupied in strengthening his line since yesterday, and thinks he can ” hold his position against all that comes.” In the afternoon of yesterday, about 5 p. m., the enemy advanced with a skirmish line and two lines of battle on that portion of the line in the woods between the railroad cut and the branch, General Gracie’s skirmish line retiring. He opened upon the enemy with musketry, and soon repulsed them, they first throwing themselves upon the ground, and then retiring. During the engagement the enemy replied with musketry and artillery, doing but little injury with the former, but killing and wounding a few with the latter. At night General Gracie reestablished his skirmish line and sent out scouts, the most reliable of whom report no change in the enemy’s rifle-pits, and contradict the report that the enemy are erecting a battery in his front. He reports all quite at 7 a. m. this day.

The following list of casualties within the last twenty-four hours is

respectfully submitted: Gracie's brigade, 5 killed, 17 wounded; Johnson's brigade, 2 killed, 11 wounded; Ransom's brigade, 1 killed, 6