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Michigan Cavalry Brigade 2
The men remained on the line all that night. The next day about 4 P. M. we moved out on the road to Gordonsville, this brigade being in the advance. We had marched but a few miles when we found the enemy in very strong position. I immediately dismounted the 6th and 7th Michigan, sending the sixth in on the left of the railroad, the 7th on the right, holding the 1st and 5th in reserve. Soon these regiments became hotly engaged. A portion of the reserve brigade was then sent to connect with the right of my line I also ordered the 1st and 5th to move out and reinforce the 6th and 7th. At this time the engagement became general. We had been fighting in this manner for some time, gain ing no advantage, when I received orders from the general commanding the division to advance my line, and, if possible, dislodge the enemy;
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