Three divisions of our army
engaged the enemy yesterday on
the left—or rather three corps—Sumner’s,
Keyes, and Heintzelman. At first
we were driven back; but finally
Kearney with his division pressed
the enemy back again, leaving us
in possession of the field. One of Genl. Johnston’s aids
was captured by our troops and
carried to McClellan’s head quarters.
We have not yet heard the facts
in detail. Genl. McClellan however telegraphs
from the other side of Chickahominy
that we have routed the enemy
at every point and gained a great
victory. * * *
