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Fourth Cavalry III
At about 4 P. M., Major General Wilson, accompanied by Brigadier General Long, came forward to my skirmish line. After examining the ground for a few moments General Wilson ordered an assault. The 1st brigade was now moved to my right, and my skirmishers from that direction were drawn in. By direction of General Long I left one regiment, the 4th Michigan, to support the Chicago Board of Trade Battery. The 3d Ohio was still protecting the led animals, and was at this time skirmishing with Chal-mer's advance. This left me but two regiments for the assault, numbering in all 33 officers and 671 men. At about 5 P. M. the order was given to advance. The men moved forward with enthusiasm and in perfect line until their left struck a swamp in which they were almost knee deep.
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