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American Civil War
SIXTEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY
Remained there all the 15th, when it was determined to evacuate; my command was then sent back and relieved about 12 o'clock at night. This was done to deceive the enemy. About 3 A. M. my command silently withdrew. All this time our forces were re-crossing the river, and when all were over my brigade at double quick brought up the rear, got safely over, and the pontoon bridges were withdrawn—all done before the enemy suspected the maneuver, and without losing a man. We returned to our former camping ground, where we now are. "
Michigan in the Civil War
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