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My loss in killed and wounded was very severe. Major Ferry, who was cheering his battalion to hold its ground, was instantly killed. His death cast a deep gloom upon the whole brigade. He was a gallant soldier and an exemplary man, and his loss was a great blow. July 4th at 10 o'clock A. M., our division marched from Gettysburg battle-field to intercept the enemy, who was retreating along the South Mountain road towards Williams-port. We marched via Emmettsburg up the road leading to Monterey, a small place, as it appeared in the night, on the top of South Mountain range, the 5th Michigan Cavalry being in the advance.
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