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Elliott and MeElhenny were indeed types of the Union soldier. Both of them had volunteered, impressed with the idea of the justness of the cause of the Union. They devoted their whole time to their duties, ever ready and faithful in their discharge. They died as the Union soldier loves to die, leading in the charge. They died, too, earnestly endeavoring to perpetuate the beloved institutions of our country on the anniversary day of its birth. Two officers and six men were lost the same evening at Monterey.
" On the 14th this regiment was first to come to the relief of the 6th Michigan Cavalry which had engaged the enemy near Falling Waters.
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