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Michigan Cavalry Brigade
Their captures of men and cannon were all effected before sunrise. Letters written by some of Early's officers after his movement commenced, and captured by our forces, expressed fears of the result, characterizing the movement as mad and perilous, and likely to lead to the complete destruction of the enemy in the valley. . ,
" It Is generally believed by our officers that there will be no more serious fighting in the valley, it being impossible for the Richmond authorities to reinforce Early s wasted columns, now scattered in disorder along the line of retreat. General Custer states that the cannon captured by our forces numbered over fifty. He counted forty-nine at Sheridan's head-quarters on"Friday night, and several pieces had not yet been brought from the field. General Custer's division captured forty-one pieces and several battle flags, including the headquarters flag of General Ramseur.
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