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Regiment: 15th Michigan Infantry Battles Mentioned: Historical Figures: John M. Oliver Hd Quarters 6“ Division Oct 2d 1862. Col Your two dispatches recd. The Gen’l Comdg directs that you hold your force at Alexanders (near the cross roads) well in hand and to communicate any intelligence of importance at once to those old Infty. Orders have been issued to protect you in case of any attack and Col Bouke will be also suppor- -ted should he be compelled to come in by the way of Powels on the Smith Bridge road. The bearer hereof will give you all the necessary information. Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt Wm T. Clark A.A.Gen Col J M Oliver Comg 2d Brig 6” Div.