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although they were greatly outnumbered. In a few minutes the attack became general along the lines thus it was kept up through out the night untill nearly day light when they retreated into the swamp, not dareing to face us by day light. Our loss sustained during the engagement was only a few slight flesh wounds. The enemy's loss is not yet known but it might by counted by the hundreds, as our weapons were used with great skillfulness. Our enemy were musquetoes. I had a fine spesimen, but the wind has carried it away. Enclosed in a small bit of paper you will find one of the enemy slain in the action. He is a young one but a mere stripling. All it wants is a little hot weather to make it devel-up. I received all you sent by Capt. O. in good order. The Army Tactics which Mr. H. sent is good for new beginers. We have drilled beyond what that teaches