It was the surprise that did it.

How on earth we could have let the Southern army creep upon us and strike unaware I don't understand.

But Dick, my boy, there will be another battle tomorrow, and it may tell a different tale.

Some prisoners whom we have taken say that Johnston has been killed, and Beauregard is no such leader as he." "Will the army of General Buell reach us tonight ?" "Buell, himself, is here.

He has been with Grant for some time, and all his brigades are marching at the double quick.