fter. Forty-ninewere killed, 158 wounded and 688 missing on theUnion side; and 36 killed and 117 wounded on theConfederate. Reinforcements were sent under Gen.Banks on the 22nd, and a Confederate attack wasrepulsed, but Gen. McClellan thinking that theenemy were strengthening themselves at… … ABRAHAM LINCOLN EDWIN McMASTERS STANTON 99 was great glee in the Confederacy over this affair, andcorresponding depression and indignation in theNorth over what was regarded as an inexcusable anduseless slaughter. McClellans star was still in theascendant, and the whole blame fell not unnaturallyon…
