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4th Cavalry
On the 28th, the regiment, with the'28th Kentucky, Colonel Boon commanding, marched in the direction of Ringgold, as an advance for Major General Palmer, accompanied by Brigadier General Davis and a division of infantry; after reaching Ringgold the mounted force was ordered to reconnoitre the road toward Tunnel Hill, and while doing so engaged the enemy in a heavy skirmish, driving him back near Tunnel Hill, and on ascertaining that the enemy was there in force, withdrew while the rear guard was vigorously attacked; yet reached Ringgold without casualties, and next day fell back to Rossville.
Michigan Cavalry
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