The following reports are transcribed from the The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume II, Chapter IX, p 123

 

Report of Lieutenant Becker, Eighth Battalion D. C. Militia, of skirmish at Great Falls, Md.

HEADQUARTERS 8TH BATTALION D. C. VOLS.,
(Received July 7, 1861, from Chain Bridge.)

Have been fighting all day; fighting when I left at 7 o'clock this p.m. One man killed on our side. We want re-enforcements. Are not strong enough to hold our position. We want a surgeon. Please answer.

BECKER, Adjutant Eighth Battalion.

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General MANSFIELD.