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Civil War
Third Regiment Infantry
As soon as the line of battle was well formed the enemy's cavalry made its appearance on the Centreville and Manassas road, and I ordered Lieutenat Benjamin to open his rifled cannon upon them, which he did, and the cavalry disappeared after a few shots. It was now nearly dark, and the troops encamped in their present position. About 10 o'clock P. M. General McDowell informed me that a retreat was resolved upon; that the troops must be started on the road to Fairfax as soon as possible; and ordered me to move last and cover the retreat of the army with my brigade. I told the General I would do so, and would stand by him as long as any man would.
American Civil War
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