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Civil War
FOURTH REGIMENT INFANTRY
Their cannon were planted on a hill beyond, while the infantry still kept position behind the fence, which in addition to having an embankment as a base in the style of old Virginia fences, had a deep and wide ditch in front. The shooting continued for nearly two hours. Our men drove the rebels behind the fence and their encampment at the left. They fled leaving their dead and wounded behind them, taking refuge in encampments on the hill.
On our side the last shot was fired. It was not deemed prudent to pursue the retreating enemy.
Michigan in the Civil War
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