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The Daily Dispatch: September 30, 1862., [Electronic resource], Our army Correspondence. (search)
antage we labored under was, the nature of the ground. It was almost impossible to charge batteries posted upon such high hills. Under these circumstances Gen. Lee. very wisely I think determined to recross the Potomac, three miles distant, and thus save the army from any possible disaster, and, at the same time, give his men rest and food both of which they greatly needed. We recrossed the river Thursday night in the best possible order, not leaving behind a single piece of artillery. Gen Lee stood at the ford at Shepherdstown and gave directions to the teamsters and others, showing a wise attention to details which many men in less elevated positions would think beneath their notice. As to the question who won the fight at Sharpsburg, I think it cannot be said that any division was arrived at: It was a "drawn fight;" but, according to the Yankee confessions of loss. they certainly got the worst of it. Before I close this letter, already too long, permit me to call attent