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Michigan Cavalry Brigade 2
Huff had won the first prize for shooting while serving in Berdan's Sharp shooters, and was a most remarkable shot. He was from Macomb county, Michigan, and died June 2dd, 1864, of wounds
encamped about two miles from Dunkirk. The following day marched to near Milford Station. May 25th we rejoined the army of the Potomac. May 26th we broke camp and inarched until midnight, reaching Barney's Perry, on the Pamunky. The Ferry was held by a portion of Butler's brigade of the enemy's cavalry. The 1st Michigan, under command of Lieutenant Colonel Stagg, was ordered to drive the enemy from the banks, and cover the laying of the pontoon bridge.
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