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Civil War Artillery
First Regiment Light Artillery
It was not called upon however, to begin its career of honor on this occasion, as the valiant commander of Western Virginia guerrillas did not see fit to fulfill his engagement per agreement, and this maiden effort in the art of war simply indicated the willingness of the men to act when a call should be made. From Clarksburg the line of march was taken up for Rich Mountain, the boasted stronghold of that section, and a point Jeff Davis denied the power of 20, 000 Yankees to capture.
Light Artillery
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