The following article is transcribed from Harper's Weekly Journal of Civilization, dated July 26, 1862:

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Battle Savage's Station

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          Mr. Waud writes: "On Saturday the wagon trains were gradually got to the rear, and our lines remained comparatively free from attack. Before daylight Sunday morning our troops were withdrawn, the First Massachusetts battery being the also to leave the outposts. Covering the trains, Franklin's troops passed across the railroad at Savage's Station. The rebels mistaking the movement for a retreat, came on with a spirit destined to be badly checked -- first near Fairoaks Station and then at Savage's -- when, not withstanding that they attacked our troops before they had had time to form, they received a fierce repulse, the Irish brigade acting particularly well.

          "The picture represents the troops forming along the railroad at Savage's Station, the rebels in the distance, pressing on their infantry covered by a heavy fire of artillery -- the Union soldiers double-quicking into position."