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In the advance, and in the early engagements with the rebel army, and throughout the whole battle as well as in the pursuit of the retreating enemy, the brigade took a prominent part, distinguishing itself for bravery and successful achievement in every encounter with the enemy, and finally made a most gallant attack on his rear guard at Palling Waters, driving it to the the river, killing and capturing large numbers.
Following are extracts from the reports of the commanders of these regiments, covering operations on the Pennsylvania campaign and the part taken by them in the battles at Gettysburg and in that vicinity:
Report of Colonel Town, commanding 1st Cavalry:
American Civil War
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