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Michigan Civil War
Eighth Regiment Infantry
Headquarters 8th Michigan Regiment, ) Camp on Port Royal Island, January 3d, 1862. Order No. 41.
The Colonel commanding congratulates the raiment on their coolness and bravery in the battle of Coosaw river, on the 1st instant. The American flag was planted that day by you on, the main land of South Carolina, and you were the only regiment directly engaged with the enemy, and have given renown and honor to the State which sent you forth to battle for a nation's rights. Emulate the daring (while you sympathize with their afflictions) of your comrades, who are suffering from wounds in their country's cause, and
the 8th Michigan may yet have an opportunity to strike a harder blow for the constitution and the union.
N. M. Pratt, Adjutant.
COLONEL WM. M. FENTON,
Commanding Regiment.
Civil War
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