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a rebel army wagon, direct from Richmond, loaded with rifles.
Of course their destruction was made complete, inasmuch as we could not carry them off with us.
The result of this affair is most satisfactory, and Colonel Onderdonk has received the encomiums of his commanding officers and all qualified for gallant actions.
The conduct of the Mounted rifles was splendid, and well sustained their old reputation.
All the troops, in fact, engaged in this raid acted with unsurpassed gallantry.
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