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First Infantry Civil War
First Michigan Infantry
"By this time we had gained the banks of the railroad, directly under the frowning jaws of the enemy's guns. The sun was sinking to rest, the sable folds of night were fast falling upon the scene, the cannon one by one ceased their horrid roar, until comparatively quiet reigned, when as by common consent the battle cry of freedom was heard, sounding like a death knell to the traitor's heart, quickly followed by the loud crash of musketry, the charge was made, the works were scaled, and the day was ours; and, strange as it may seem, not a man of the gallant 1st was hurt.
From the 8th to the 27th, the 1st was engaged in picket duty in the rear of the army, and in guarding the railroad from the attacks of the enemy's cavalry, being engaged at the Cross Roads on the 26th.
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