This collection contains a telegram, sent via the Southern Telegraph Companies, from J. S. Tinsley to J. O. L. Goggin, Esq. The telegram, dated June 2, 186[2], reports a Confederate victory after the Union forces "retired" towards drewry's Bluff: "We mourn our loss but rejoice over our victory."

The year of the telegram is left blank, however, the battle to which J. S. Tinsley refers is likely the Battle of Seven Pines (a.k.a. the Battle of Fair Oaks), which took place from May 31 to the evening of June 1, 1862.