Winona Daily Republican in Winona, Minnesota

Disaster to Gen Casey's division near Williamsburg

Correspondence from the New York lines describes Gen Casey's position on the Williamsburg road near Richmond. Despite stubborn resistance, Casey's division was overwhelmed by a larger Confederate force, with heavy casualties and loss of camp equipment. Rebel attacks were repelled by reserves before Union reinforcements arrived, turning the tide on Sunday. The piece highlights brave actions of Casey and officers, sickness crippling Casey's division, and the eventual Union stand under Heintzelman and Sumner.