General A. P. Hill
attacked the enemy in his intrenchments at Reams' Station yesterday evening,
and at the second assault carried his entire line. Cooke's and MacRae's North
Carolina brigades, under General Heth, and Lane's North Carolina brigade, of
Wilcox's division, under General Conner, with Pegram's artillery, composed the
assaulting column. One line of breast-works was carried by the cavalry under
General Hampton with great gallantry, who contributed largely to the success of
the day. Seven stand of colors, 2,000 prisoners, and 9 pieces of artillery are
in our possession. The loss of the enemy in killed and wounded is reported to
be heavy, ours relatively small. Our profound gratitude is due to the Giver of
all victory and our thanks to the brave men and officers engaged.
Secretary of War.
SOURCE: The
War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and
Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 42, Part 1 (Serial No. 87), p. 851
