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the regiment fought in the front line and occupied an exposed position for thirteen days and nights. After the siege of Mobile, it moved to
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342:, attacked them and drove them out in confusion. Hunter was shot dead and Cottle was so severely wounded that he died soon thereafter. The entire besieging force was finally driven off, with over fifty killed (including their commanding officer), wounded or taken prisoner.
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