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First Sharp Shooters
"The demonstration along the line began precisely at 4, by the 2d brigade, Brevet Colonel Ralph Ely; 3d brigade, Brevet Colonel G. P. Robinson, and Colonel William J. Bolton, commanding 51st Pennsylvania, left on the 1st brigade line of entrenchments. Some of the enemy's picket-pits were captured near the Old Crater' by Colonel Bolton. The pickets of the 3d and 2d brigades, strongly reinforced, advanced handsomely, the artillery opened vigorously, and large portions of the enemy were down to oppose what they considered a real attack in force.
Michigan Sharpshooters
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