FROM GEN. M’CLELLAN’S ARMY: Our Forces Still in Possession of Malvern Hill; THE POSITION TO BE RETAINED (8/8/1862)

New York Times - Times Machine ^ | 8/8/1862

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HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 1862.

At Malvern Hill everything was quiet during yesterday.

It was reported last night by deserters and contrabands that the rebels had been moving from the vicinity of Richmond all day in large force towards Malvern, with a view of retaking that position.

Three thousand exchanged prisoners arrived yesterday afternoon from Richmond. Those belonging to this army and fit to do duty were sent to their regiments. The others will leave for the North today. No officers were among the party.

There is no truth in the statement that this army is used to protect rebel property, as reported in the case of Mr. HILL CARTER. During the two days' battle of Malvern Hill, from 800 to 1,000 wounded Union soldiers had their wounds dressed at his house, the ladies freely tearing up their sheets and pillow-cases for bandages. While the army was passing, a guard was posted to protect the women and children. Our horses and cattle are grazed on his farm, and his negroes are working on our fortifications. All applications for their return have been refused.

OUR SPECIAL ARMY CORRESPONDENCE

Details of the Movement to Malvern Hill-The Expedition Under Command of Gen. Hooker-The Enemy Apprised of Our Approach-Our Artillery Practice Too Much for Them-Toombs Turns Tail-The Rebel Rams, & c.

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1862.

As important movement took place yesterday, resulting in the Union troops reoccupying Malvern Hill, after an artillery fight of about an hour and a half. The loss was light on both sides.

As 6 o'clock Monday evening Gens. HOOKER's and [???] Divisions, the Sixth United States and Eighth Illinois Cavalry, and BRAMHALL's, BENSON's [???] and DE RUSY's Batteries, the entire force being under command of Gen. HOOKER,

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