To Edwin M. Stanton [TELEGRAM]

Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac Porters Hd Qtrs June 26 1862 7.40 pm
A very heavy engagement in progress just in front of me. McCall & (2) two Brigades of Morell are fighting gallantly against superior numbers so far with marked success. There is no longer any doubt as to the strength of attack on this (left) bank of Chickahominy. My men are behaving superbly. But you must not expect them to contest too long against great odds. The engagement is very serious & is just below Mechanicsville.2 You may rely upon this Army doing all that men can do. I still keep communication with White House but it may be cut any moment & I cannot prevent it.
G B McClellan
Maj Genl
Hon E M Stanton


To Edwin M. Stanton TELEGRAM Hon E M Stanton
Sec of War Porter's June 26 8 pm 1862
Engagement still continues with great vigor. The enemy have not gained a foot & McCall is doing splendidly. He is showing that his Division is equal to the veterans of the Army of Potomac. Rebel forces very large but our position good & our men as brave as can be. The stragglers are all to the front. Not one to the rear. Morell 'S men just as McCall's. Dispatch as to reinforcements this moment read. I thank you for them. I am rejoiced that the troops in front of Washington are to be placed under one command. Keep at that & all will be well. I will answer for it that this Army will do all that the Country expects of it.
G B McClellan
Maj. Genl.