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Michigan Civil War
Eighth Regiment Infantry
In the afternoon General Potter's division was relieved by that of General Ledlie. An advance of this latter division was ordered, under cover of artillery, upon the enemy's breastworks, from which, after a desperate contest, they were driven, and the position carried, with the capture of some prisoners. General Burnside was now about a mile and a half from the city, and threw some shells into it. Several attempts were made by the enemy to recover the intrenchments during the day, but without success. About 9 o'clock at night however a desperate attempt to retake them was made and succeeded. "
Civil War
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