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Michigan Civil War
Eighth Regiment Infantry
His retreat was through the cotton field, and the rebels being on horseback had to follow the highway, which lengthened their route to the bridge. The captain made as good time as is usually made under such circumstances, occasionally casting glances to the rear, only to see the cavalry coming at full speed, determined to reach the bridge first; but being good on foot, and spurred on in view of the immediate danger, Ely and his party reached it a short distance ahead—not more than ten rods or so in advance of the leading rebel officer, but entirely exhausted and out of breath.
Civil War
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