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Fourth Cavalry III
On the 11th, in company with, the 4th U. S. cavalry, moved through Atlanta and bivouacked on Peach Tree creek, about two miles out. On the 12th resumed the march, reaching Blake's mills in the afternoon, where the 2d Division was encamped. On the 19th. moved south, crossed the Chattahoochee river and encamped near Rosswell, from whence scouting parties were frequently sent. On one occasion Lieutenant Boutelle, of Company B, with a detail of 50 men sent out as guard to a forage train, were attacked by a force estimated at 200 mounted men. Boutelle drew sabres and charged, driving the rebels off, but he received a ball through his right hand, the bones of which were badly shattered, while two of his men were captured.
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