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First Infantry Civil War
First Michigan Infantry
It is unnecessary to mention individuals when all did their duty. The reputation of the regiment is even enhanced among their brethren, in arms, and we are as ready to meet our country's foes, notwithstanding our thinned ranks, as we were before this movement began. We are proud of our State and proud of the reputation of Michigan troops. We sincerely trust that our future history will none the less give reason for faith in the hearts of the authorities and the people at home. "
Again resuming its camping ground near Falmouth, it lay there until the 28th of May, 1863, when the division to which it was attached moved to Mor-risville, a two days' march, and on the 9th of June crossed the river as support to a cavalry force which advanced to Brandy Station, fighting all day and returning to camp on the 10th.
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