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The enemy fled from the west bank of the river, burning the bridge behind him and leaving the men and guns on the east side to fall into our hands.
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gutenberg.orgUlysses S. Grant: “The enemy fled from the west bank of the river, burning the bridge behind him and leaving the men and guns on the east…”
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Grant describes the enemy's retreat and the capture of their forces and equipment.
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