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Michigan in the Civil War
SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY
Our batteries replied as fast as possible, covering our men as they retreated. The object was accomplished, though after sacrifice of valuable men, and the Michigan boys deserve much praise for the handsome manner in which they executed their task. "
On the 25th a musket ball from the enemy's skirmish line struck Lieutenant Colonel Comstock, wounding him so severely that he died the same evening.
Following the death of Lieutenant Colonel Comstock, Captain Swift assumed command of the 17th.
On the night of the 28th of November the skirmish line of the regiment was driven in, and 16 men were captured by the rebels.
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