CAMP FIFTH VIRGINIA BATTALION, July 10,1862.

SIR: In pursuance of orders from brigade headquarters I herein submit a report [of the part] taken by the Fifth Virginia Battalion during the engagement on Tuesday, the 1st instant:

About 10 a.m. the battalion was assigned to a position in line with the brigade, which position it maintained during the entire engagement. Though not immediately engaged on the battle-field, the battalion during the whole time was exposed to a heavy fire of shell and grape shot from the enemy's battery.

The casualties were 1 private killed and 5 wounded.

All of which is most respectfully submitted.

WM.E. ALLEY,
Captain, Commanding Fifth Virginia Battalion.

Captain J.D. DARDEN,
Aide-de-Camp and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.