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6th United States Cavalry
Army USA
Corps CAV
Division 1
Brigade Reserve
Commander Maj. Samuel H. Starr
Location East of Emmitsburg Road, South Cavalry Field
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
CAVALRY CORPS
RESERVE BRIGADE FIRST DIVISION
SIXTH U. S. CAVALRY
Major Samuel H. Starr Commanding

Detachment at Headquarters Army of the Potomac

July 3. Moved at 12 M. with the Brigade from Emmitsburg to attack the Confederate right and rear but was detached from the Brigade to intercept the Confederate wagon train supposed to be near Fairfield or Millerstown. Engaged a superior force of the Confederate Cavalry near Millerstown and withdrew after heavy loss.

Casualties Killed 6 Men Wounded 5 Officers and 23 Men Missing Officers and 203 Men

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