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Michigan Cavalry Brigade 2
It is wonderful that our loss is so slight, the enemy being in such overwhelming strength, and to the gallantry and ability of Kilpatrick, Custer, and Alger—the last particularly distinguished himself—can be imputed the fortunate termination of this affair.
" One battalion of the 5th Michigan was cut off from the regiment, and the men have been coming in from time to time, which leaves the number missing at between forty and; fifty men.
" Lieutenant "White of this battalion, who made his escape, reports that he left the battalion entirely surrounded.
American Civil War
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