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Michigan's
Second Regiment Infantry
As soon as the firing ceased and the enemy had drawn from the field, we received orders to throw out pickets in front of the rifle pit to observe the movements of the enemy. The line was at once formed and a sharp lookout kept by all, for the enemy was observed to be on the alert, and about midnight quite a force was seen filing along their lines toward our right. From the number of colors seen this force consisted of at least twelve regiments.
"From their cries for their comrades, we ascertained that the wounded from at least - twenty-four of the enemy's regiments lay on the battle-field within talking distance Of our position.
"July 1st. —At 2 A. M. we were ordered to call in our pickets and march at once.
American Civil War
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