From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America
CHAPTER VII.
SEVEN PINES, OR FAIR OAKS.
A New Line of Defence--Positions of the Confronting Armies-- Fitz-John Porter--Terrific Storm on the Eve of Battle--General Johnston's Orders to Longstreet, Smith, and Huger--Lack of Co-operation on the Confederate Side, and Ensuing Confusion-- Fatalities among Confederate Officers--Kearny's Action--Serious Wounding of General Johnston at the Close of the Battle-- Summary and Analysis of Losses 81