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Michigan Cavalry Brigade
In the report of Colonel Stagg, 1st Cavalry, commanding brigade, the following reference is made to the battle of Five Forks, April 1, 1865:
"The next morning we moved forward, passing over the ground from which we had been driven the day before. Our brigade being in advance, We soon came upon the enemy, strongly posted behind a large swamp, through which it was impossible to penetrate. Moving to the right, the enemy's cavalry appeared in our front and was driven to bis main line of works, occupied by Kershaw's division. In the afternoon the regiment participated in the final charge and capture of these works, taking many prisoners and pursuing the flying enemy until long after dark.
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