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Michigan's
Second Regiment Infantry
We
were soon on the road and about 5 A. M. reached Haxall's Landing on the James river. After a short rest we were marched up to the right and front of the line, then being formed to meet a threatened attack of the enemy. On reaching the ground we, with the rest of the brigade, were placed in position to support our batteries, that were now playing on the enemy's advancing columns, or replying to a fierce fire from his batteries.
"We reached this position about 9 A. M. and remained here until 12 M. During the whole of this time the shot and shell from the enemy's guns were incessantly flying over our heads and through our ranks. At 12 M. we were drawn back under shelter of the hill, where we remained until again ordered to march.
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