Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-11
Interesting Correspondence.
&C.. &c. &c. &c.
from the Army Of the Potomac.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoroMAcI


HEADQUARTERS ARMY P0ToMAcI
February b.
The result of yesterdays engagement was
more important than reported. The particulars
were not fully known at that time. When the
9th corps fell back to the line of works at
Hatcher river. on Monday night, the enemy did
not follow vigorously. nor did they make any
attempt to storm the position. IL was believed
however. that they would do so yesterday morn
ing, but up TO noon no sign of attack appear
ed nor did the rebels seem to be in strong force
Ii was therefore deter mined TO send a reconnois
sance out on the ground occupied by our forces
on the day previous, and ascertain where the
rebels were, and if possible to force them back to
their works 20 Dabney mills. Gen. Crsw ford's
division OF the 9th corps having led the advance
the day before, and beng best acquainted with
the nature OF the country, was selected for the
duty, which they performed to the entire salts
faction of the commanding general
The column moved about noon, taking the
Dabney mill road, and after advancing about
half mile they struck the rebel picksts, who
fell back as our men advanced.
The line of battle was then formed the right
resting on Hatche's rear and left, supported by
Gen. Wheaton's command of the 9th corps
The entire line then advanced cautiously
through the thick WOODS on each side of the
road and before going far met the rebels in force
when sharp engagement Immediately began
The rebels were steadily driven back until they
took refuge beh nd their works. at moat where
they made deter mined stand.
The fighting here was kept up until dark,
when our men commenced throwing up light
breast works for protection.
i. The rebels did not seem disposed to attack
again. as they had done the day previous, and
the object OF the movement having been accom-
plished by the development of their position, our
urith frau bnri n.o hair
former ground on the Vaughan road, in the vi
entity of which strong works have been erected
The loss in the movement turns out TO be
quite heavy, considering the small force en-
gagged.
The 81 division of the 5th corps suffered prn-
cipalIy
The following is the list Of killed and wound
ed in the 9Th corps:
Killed 5 officers and GO men; wounded % of
6eers and 4gl men; missing 4 officers and seq
men; total 81 officers and | ,l43 men: aggregate
loss $50 officers aud men out OF about 4 900
who went into the action.
No doubt large proportion of those put down
missing will appear III a few days.
The heavy loss in the division indicates the
manner IN which the men acquitted themselves,
and they have been highly complimented for
their bravery by their commanding officers
The loss in the 9Th corps is not reported but is
very slight They acted Ms supporting column
rather than attacking force
Lieut.. Col. Manove. 4o Mississippi (rebel)
regiment. was severely wounded and brought into
the 9Th corps hospital where be died.
TODAY has been very quiet. the only firing
heard is from the batteries hear the Appomsttox.
lasting short time, however.
The weather has cleared Of beautifully, but
the roads are in bad condition from the severe
snow storm of yesterday.