[7] This estimate is rather larger than that of the Confederate historians (Allan, W. H. Taylor, &c., &c.), but it has been arrived at after a careful examination of the strength at different dates and the losses in the various engagements.
[8] Return of June 20, O.R., vol. xi, part i, p. 238.
[9] The Fifth Army Corps included McCall’s division, which had but recently arrived by water from Fredericksburg. Report of June 20, O.R., vol. xi, part i, p. 238.
[10] Magruder’s division, 13,000; Huger’s division, 9,000; reserve artillery, 3,000; 5 regiments of cavalry, 2,000. Holmes’ division, 6,500, was still retained on the south bank of the James.
[11] Lee’s bridge, shown on the map, had either been destroyed or was not yet built.
[12] The meaning of this term is clearly defined in Lee’s report. “It was therefore determined to construct defensive lines, so as to enable a part of the army to defend the city, and leave the other part free to operate on the north bank.” O.R., vol. xi, part i, p. 490.
[13] O.R., vol. xi, part iii, p. 252.
[14] Letter from Captain T. W. Sydnor, 4th Virginia Cavalry, who carried the message.
[15] So General Porter. Battles and Leaders, vol. ii, p. 331.
[16] O.R., vol. xi, part i, pp. 38, 39.