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Civil War American
THIRTEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY
On the same day the position was ordered strengthened by the employment of negro labor and put in condition for an obstinate defense. On the 26th the enemy made their appearance in the vicinity of Stevenson and a company of rebel cavalry fired on two men of the garrison within two miles of the town. On the 27th Colonel Shoemaker was telegraphed, "A brigade cannot dislodge you; hold the place, the property must be got away; " and again on the 29th, "Take in your guards between Bridgeport and Stevenson and prepare to defend the latter. "
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