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Second Regiment Cavalry
The regiment was engaged during the remainder of the month, with its brigade, in checking the rebel advances. On the 30th it encountered the enemy at Raccoon Ford, but was obliged to retire. On the 31st of October the regiment marched to Sugar Greek, and during the year had marched over 1,364 miles, exclusive of marches when on picket and patrol duty. On November 1st it marched from Blue
Waters towards Shoal Creek, Alabama, and was attacked by the enemy at that point on the 5th, and after a gallant defense was forced back to Four Mile creek, sustaining a heavy loss.
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