CHAPTER VIII.

SEQUELÆ OF SEVEN PINES.

The Forces under Command of G. W. Smith after Johnston was wounded--The Battle of the 1st--Longstreet requests Reinforcements and a Diversion--Council held--McLaws alone sustains Longstreet's Opposition to retiring--Severe Fighting-- Pickett's Brave Stand--General Lee assigned to Command--He orders the withdrawal of the Army--Criticism of General Smith-- Confederates should not have lost the Battle--Keyes's Corroboration 103