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U. S. Civil War
NINTH REGIMENT INFANTRY
to maintain a steady fire upon the windows, and when the enemy's fire had been silenced to demand an unconditional surrender, and in case of refusal to fire the building. This was done and the enemy laid down his arms and surrendered. His force consisted of fifty privates, ten non-commissioned officers, four lieutenants, one captain, and the field officer in command, Lieutenant Colonel Robert E. "Wood, Jr., of Adams's Cavalry, or sixty-six in all who were turned over to General Dumont on his return that afternoon.
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