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NINTH REGIMENT INFANTRY
I need not inform you of the personal daring and gallantry of our troops exposed as they were to this murderous cross and flanking fire from a sheltered and concealed foe, yet still delivering their fire at the windows with great coolness and precision, falling back to load and again returning to the attack, as both General Dumont and yourself were present and can speak from personal observation. During the time occupied in forcing the street a large portion of the enemy rallied in the public square, but were repulsed by a vigorous charge and retreated toward the north and east, our troops following in close pursuit. General Dumont and yourself having followed, directing the pursuit, and being left in charge of the town,
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