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American Civil War
Sixth Regiment Infantry
On the 5th of August an attack was made on Baton Rouge, La., in the Department of the Gulf, which was under the command of General Butler. The Federal force was under command of Brigadier General Williams. The Confederate force making the attack was under the command of General John C. Breckenridge. The contest was sharp and bloody, and the attack was successfully repulsed. The Federal loss was 90 killed and 250 wounded. Among the killed was General Williams. Three hundred of the Confederates were reported to have been killed and buried by the force of General Williams. "
Michigan Civil War
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