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American Civil War
Sixth Regiment Infantry
Engaging in the expedition to Ponchatoula, again under the direction of General Weitzel, on the 23d of March, in command of Colonel I. S. Clark, it attacked the rebels at that place, and was engaged on the 23d, 24th, and 25th, driving them out and capturing a number of prisoners, the loss of the regiment being nine wounded.
Following is the report of Colonel Clark:
"In compliance with orders of date March 20th, 1863, I proceeded with my command to Frenier Station, on the morning of the 21st, and there bivouacked for the night, assuming command at that poet. I found four companies, General Nickerson's brigade,
Michigan Civil War
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