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4th Cavalry
and he advanced in overwhelming numbers, compelling the brigade to fall slowly back in line, under orders. But on being reinforced by three regiments of the 3d brigade, just at dark, the enemy was repulsed with heavy loss. The 4th Michigan lost 11 killed, including Lieutenant Sutton, 23 wounded, and 6 missing. This, although not a Union success, was one of the most brilliant affairs in which the 4th Michigan was engaged, Exhibiting a degree of gallant and stubborn fighting. Following is a letter of Colonel Minty dated on the day following the engagement with other notices and reports in relation to the affair:
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