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Michigan Cavalry Brigade 2
Following up the movement, the command drove the enemy from one line to another until a point was reached within two miles of the city, when it was found Impossible to advance further with so small a force. Retreating from in front of the city, the command endeavored to force its way to the Union forces beyond the Chickahominy. The detachment of the 5th, with another portion of the command, became separated in the night, which was cold, rainy, and very dark, from the main body under Dahlgreen. Although attacked by the rebels, who were posted in strong force near Old Church, they succeeded in cutting their way through and in joining the regiment near White House Landing on the following day.
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