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Michigan Cavalry Brigade 2
The bugle sounded the advance, and the three regiments moved forward. As soon as the 1st Michigan moved from the cover of the woods the enemy divined our intention, and opened a brisk fire from his artillery with shell and canister. Before the battery of the enemy could be reached there were five fences to be opened and a bridge to cross over, which it was impossible to pass more than three at one time, the intervening ground being within close range of the enemy's battery. Yet, notwithstanding these obstacles, the 1st Michigan, Lieutenant Colonel Stagg commanding, advanced boldly to the charge, and when within 200 yards of the battery charged it with a yell which spread terror before them.
American Civil War
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