Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Colonel Cheek” in chapter 39, section c.39.78, page 525 of Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13.:
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This brought about the precipitate retreat of Dahlgren and his ultimate death, with the destruction of his command.
I beg to express my great satisfaction at the conduct of officers and men. Colonel Cheek , who was in command of his detachment, displayed ability, gallantry and zeal.
Major Andrews, of the Second
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