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THIRTEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY
and after losing several men and eight horses, and fearing a capture of his battery, Colonel Bradley fell back with a loss of two guns, one of which he spiked before leaving. The 13th
now alone confronted the enemy, who were then within musket range. Colonel Shoemaker had determined not to retreat without fighting, knowing that his regiment could be depended upon when the enemy came within short range and where every shot would tell, he opened fire upon them with most deadly effect, every shot telling to advantage.
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