Gen. Shafter Improving

Washington, July 7.- Secretary Alger received the followiag dispatch from Gen. Shafter this morning: "Playa del Este, vla Haytl, July 6 - Hon. Secretary of War, Washington: Camp Near Santiago, July 5.- Capts Alger and Sewell and Mr. Corbin are well. I am feeling better. Had hoped to be up this morning, but as everything is quiet I will remain still. Gen. Wheeler is feeble, but remains with his command. Gen. Young leaves for Key West today. Gen. Hawkins slightly wounded in foot. All others weli. (Signed)