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directed on the rebel rifle pits, and with a yell, dashed forward on the double -quick to the bank of the river, where a deadly fire was poured into the rebels at short range, dislodging their sharpshooters, when the column crossed the river on the stringers of the burned bridge, leaving the 7th Pennsylvania, one section of artillery, and the led horses on the west bank. Minty, with his command,dismounted, then advanced on Jonesboro, the 4th Michigan being deployed as skirmishers, 1st Ohio, 4th U S. in line, with one section of artillery in the center, and the 3d and 4th Ohio following in column, driving Ross and Ferguson into town, where they took shelter in the houses and opened a sharp fire.
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