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they were blown back in consternation. Again advancing and yet again - again and yet again repulsed with tremendous slaughter. They kept up their frantic and futile efforts until dark, when they grew weary of this fruitless business and ceased for the night. Of course the assaulting movement of our own picket line, and the repulse of their storming columns, cost us men: not many, however, thank God, for our losses during the day amounted to only one killed and 6 severely wounded. I use the word "only" for the reason that the casualties are slight in comparison with the defeat inflicted and the advantages gained. I know that to the beloved of those seven the word "only" will bring but sorrowful cheer, nevertheless we thank God our losses were so few. We have not many men left for duty in our Regiment, but every man of those is worth his weight in gold for solid service and earnest