BATTLE-FIELD OF SHILOH,
MISS., April 6,
Via Corinth, Miss.,
via Chattanooga, Tenn., April 7, 1862.
We this morning attacked the enemy in strong position in
front of Pittsburg, and after a severe battle of ten hours, thanks be to the
Almighty, gained a complete victory, driving the enemy from every position.
Loss on both sides heavy, including our commander-in-chief, General A. S.
Johnston, who fell gallantly leading his troops into the thickest of the fight.
G. T. BEAUREGARD,
General, Commanding.
General S. COOPER,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
SOURCE: The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of
the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume
10, Part 1 (Serial No. 10), p. 384
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