The Battle of Winchester

WINCHESTER, March 26. – The following as near as can be ascertained, are the number of wounded at the battle of Sunday last:

In the 7th Ohio, 45; 29th, 8; 5th, 19; 69th, 24; 8th, 19.   In the 7th Indiana, 11; 13th, 13; 14th, 12.  In the 84th Penn’a, 40; 101st, 16. – In the 1st Virginia, 6.  In the 28th Ney York, 1.  In the 1st Ohio battery, 29; 29th Penn’a, 15; 3d Wisconsin 2.  The loss of the balance has not yet been received, but the number is believed to be 105 all told.

All is quiet at Strasburg to-night.

The following is Gen. Banks’ general order relative to the battle on Sunday:

HEADQUARTERS 5th Army Corps,

Strasburg, March 26, 1862.

The Commanding General of the 5th Army Corps, congratulates the officers and soldiers of Gen. Shields’ division and its gallant commander for the auspicious and decisive victory gained over the rebels on the 23d inst.  The Division has achieved renown against superior forces and a subtle enemy.

(Signed)

N. P. BANKS, Maj. General

HEADQUARTERS Gen. Shields’ Division,

WINCHESTER.

General Order No. 11.

Brig. Gen. Shields congratulates toe officers and soldiers of the Division upon the glorious victory achieved by them on the 23d inst., Near Winchester, Virginia.  They defeated an enemy whose forces outnumbered theirs, and who are considered the bravest and best disciplined of the Confederate army.  He also congratulates them that it has fallen to their lot to open the campaign on the Potomac.  The opening has been a splendid success.  Let them inscribe “Winchester” on their banners and prepare for other victories.

(Signed)

Brig. General SHIELDS.

Capt. Norman, of the 23d Virginia, died this morning after having his leg amputated.

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, March 29, 1862, p. 3