Unknown to S. Coopper, July 21, 1861

General S. CooPpER, Adjutant-General C. 8. Army:

President Davis directs me to say send forward instantly all the troops, ammunition of all kinds, and provisions; the troops and ammunition first. A terrible battle raging. Please answer.

THOS. G. RHETT, Adjutant-General to General Johnston.

Richmond, July 21, 1861.

Everything is being done that it is possible todo. Trains leave tonight and early to-morrow morning with troops, provisions, and all the ammunition that can be collected. Keep us advised.

S. COOPER, Adjutant-General.

MANASSAS, July 21, 1861. We have won a glorious though dear-bought victory. Night closed

on the enemy in full flight and closely pursued. JEFFERSON DAVIS. MANASSAS, July 21, 1861. Phar S. CooPER, Adjutant-General, Richmond:

Night has closed upon a hard- fought field. Our forces have won a glorious victory. The enemy was routed and fied precipitately, abandoning a very large amount of arms, munitions, knapsacks, and baggage. The ground was strewn for miles with those killed, and the farm-houses and the ground around were filled with his wounded. The pursuit was continued along several routes towards Leesburg and Centreville, until darkness covered the fugitives. We have captured several field batteries and regimental standards, and one U.S. flag. Many prisoners have been taken. Too high praise cannot be bestowed, whether for the skill of the principal officers or for the gallantry of all the troops. The battle was mainly fought on our left, several miles from our field works. Our force engaged them not exceeding fifteen thousand; that of the enemy estimated at thirty-five thousand.