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American Civil War
SIXTEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY
Every one who saw the charge, or who has expressed an opinion on it, —and there are none who have not passed an opinion, —speak in the highest terms of the dash, courage, and impetuosity of the men engaged. There were two charges made, and subsequently some fighting. I will recite the events in the order of their occurrence. The story is not lengthy, for in each case the rout was short and decisive.
"At 9 A. M. the 1st and 2d divisions of the corps, Colonel Hoffman's brigade of the 3d division, and several batteries took up their line of march.
Michigan in the Civil War
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