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Civil War
FOURTH REGIMENT INFANTRY
The report of Captain Randolph, alluding to the battle of Gaines's Mills, states:
The Regiment held its ground until its ammunition was nearly expended, when it was relieved and fell back, contesting every foot of the ground, and formed our line of battle in rear of the reserves.
" At evening the action closed, and we held the ground where we had fought against such fearful odds. I cannot speak in too high terms of both officers and men.
"Lieutenants Preston, Beers, and Jones were severely wounded and are now missing. They all behaved nobly, inspiring the men with that enthusiasm that so generally reigned throughout the command. "
Michigan in the Civil War
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