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Michigan Cavalry Brigade
Greeley says:
"Lee left Amelia Court House at nightfall of the 5th, moving around the left of Meade and Sheridan's position at Jettersville, striking for Farmville, In order to recrosa there the Appomattox, and, if possible, thus escape his pursuers.
"But this was not to be. Already General Davies, making a strong reconnaissance to our left and front, had struck, at Paine's cross-roads, Lee's train moving in advance of hie infantry, and destroyed 180 wagons, capturing 5 guns and many prisoners. Lee's soldiers, not far behind, attempted to envelope and crush our cavalry, now swelled by Gregg's and Smith's brigades, sent to support Davies, and a spirited fight ensued; but Davies was extricated, falling back on Jettersville, where nearly our whole army was next morning concentrated and the pursuit vigorously resumed, Sheridan returning the 5th corps to Meade, and henceforth commanding the cavalry only.
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