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American Civil War
SIXTEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY
On the morning of the 22d, while acting as advance guard for its corps, the regiment encountered the rear guard of the enemy near Polecat creek. Four companies were deployed as skirmers, who, advancing, drove the enemy from their position and captured a large number of prisoners. On the 23d. it forded the North Anna river. The enemy having attacked and caused a portion of the line to retire the 16th with other forces were ordered to regain possession of the ground.
Michigan in the Civil War
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