War Diaries (May 28) (nonfiction)

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Edward Hill: May 28, 1864

Broke bivouac at 4 oclock A.M. and marched for Dabneys Ford on the Pamunky River. Passing Army 1st Div on the way, crossed the River at 11 A.M. and took up a strong position in rear of the Rebels on the River. The Cavalry holding the enemy in check 4 miles in front, we have secured The Position and are within 15 miles of Richmond. A letter from home today the first since the campaign opened-

—Captain Edward Hill, 16th Michigan Infantry, Union Army

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