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Michigan Civil War
Eighth Regiment Infantry
The loss was nearly seven thousand in killed, wounded, and prisoners. The enemy lost many prisoners, but the advantages under which they fought prevented their loss from being so severe.
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On the 13th it crossed the Chickahominy at Jones's Bridge, and on the 15th crossed the James river. By a forced march Petersburg was reached on the evening of the 16th. The regiment took part in the attacks on the enemy's works on the 17th and 18th, losing 49 men, Lieutenant Thomas Campbell being among the killed of the 17th.
Civil War
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