Monday, September 1, 1862.

Many rumors for several days past, but no reliable in–
telligence. A report last night that a battle occurred on
Friday at Manassas, in which the enemy were defeated
with a loss of 2000 prisoners. Also that Jackson was at
Leesburg, and Stuart (cavalry) at Alexandria! These ru–
mors need confirmation.

[transcript by the Valley of the Shadow project]