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Michigan Cavalry Brigade
The enemy, seeing his advantage, immediately charged down upon the retreating force, confident of success. The 7th regiment, being formed in columns of squadrons, sabers drawn, moved gallantly forward for a counter-charge. The task before it was a difficult one. "Steady," was the command, as they rapidly passed forward through the lines of retreating men to meet the on-coming and confident foe. A moment, and the charge is sounded, and with shouts of ' Sheridan' and 'Victory' they dash into the lire of death. Not a man faltered. The veterans of 'Gettysburg,' the 'Wilderness,' and 'Winchester,' with the names of fifty battles on their banners, were on their mission, and victory or death must follow.
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