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long as I could. Of the number of prisoners and amount of property taken in this fight, you doubtless know as well, if not better than I do. I had many interesting conversations with the enemy's wounded, nearly all of whom said that they had been most grossly deceived, but I don't believe one word that they say. Some, however, said that they would fight again if they got the chance. I saw many letters that they had written to their lady-loves, telling them to direct their letters to Richmond, as they would be there in a few days. I don't suppose there ever were men who calculated more certainly on victory than these men; but, thanks be to God, there never were men more bitterly disappointed. They say that they can fight men with some hope of success, but not devils. So you see, in the whole matter, the "harmless Fourth," as we are called, have performed their duty well, and God in his mercy gave us help and put a "panic" into the hearts of the Yankees, and they ran; t