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10th Regiment Cavalry
On the other hand, if they could be drawn after us it would add to the chances of Stoneman's success, which was far more important than anything we could do. These considerations settled the matter, and it was decided to withdraw. No sooner was the movement commenced than we were attacked with great fury. Then followed one of the most spirited and exciting, and in my judgment one of the best fought of the minor engagements of the war. The 10th falling back by alternate squadrons, constantly presented an unbroken front to the enemy, wheeling out of column into line and steadily delivering their volleys from their Spencer carbines until they could see another squadron formed to receive the shock of the enemy, then wheeling into column and falling back to a new position.
American Civil War
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