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Fourth Cavalry III
and I am inclined to the opinion that it should be distributed to the 419 men and 20 officers comprising the expedition; and when I say this I believe I utter the wishes of a majority of the officers and men. For the guidance of the department I recapitulate to the following extent, viz: SPECIAL DETAIL, PRESENT AT capture. 1 lieutenant colonel. 1 captain. . 4 first lieutenants. 2 second lieutenants. 128 inlisted men. PICKETING RIVER, SCOUTING COUNTRY, ETC. 1 captain. 6 first lieutenants. 5 second lieutenants. 291 enlisted men. Total commissioned, 20. Total enlisted, 419. With these remarks, the whole is respectfully submitted, and I have the honor to subscribe myself, Very respectfully, your obedient servant, B. D. PRITCHARD, Lieutenant Colonel 4th Michigan Cavalry.
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