The right wing moved up closer upon the fortifications of
the rebels and although they tried to drive our men back, they failed in the
attempt. There is very heavy cannonading and skirmishing. The left wing of our
army is under command of General Pope. The earthworks between the two armies
are getting very close to each other.
Source: Alexander G. Downing, Edited by Olynthus B.,
Clark, Downing’s Civil War Diary, p. 50
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