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»g• ftifHo use, Memphis, for $1,000 more.heit.veeyhh3WTo thia Michael replied by bringingfche muzzle of his revolver m closeproximity to the rebels head, commauding him. at the same tinie toseize his lines, aud drive as he shoulddirect. He obeyed, buX requestedthe guard to put up his revolver; thathe was his prisoner and would goalong quietly. I will g.iv.e- no maniX-hen-tothe advantage over me—speak not another word, it you value your life.sadcl the guard. They vuerv soon ini he presence of Colonel Stevens, (idWis. Caviilry.) who took charge oithe team and buggy. In the lattera ft w m t *• 4m jjtjmwas fomid three dozen calf-akin hidesdressed, two revolvers, a quantity ofquinine and other medioiuos. Mich-y»idgisael tbai, gav.a to hjs Colonel thewatch and money he had taken.The rebel was imprisoned and awaits-, -his trial. For this brave and patriot*yrytoidtoaric act Oertf. Veatch has presented hima splendid watch, bearing the follwmg inscription :“From Gen.-. Veotch to* Michaellt;2ofomaJ\y tyts. /Gav., f pninkyiNrious conductThe caplured'watCh will billow thplelitleerleidfootsteps of the rebel, and may yetprove-a bitter enemy to him. Thecitizens here complain ot the Wis-cousin soldiers being too strict—agood recommend, I think; The sameguard, a few days ago, took anotfeeiprisoner, a quantify of qdfome, a caseof surgical instruments, a Tew rilies^ Vaiid two dozen revolvers:ntk-l- Thus you the Wisconsin bovs»r,tiew.are gaming bn* themselves and tlielrcouutry a proud name. lu city ortown, in stoiimor smash in ev as weltrnedaas on the held of battle, they arefound at their post, tru« to their country and government .Thus fur, I be-$?' lieve, the solders of Wisconsiu haveo- earned a high reputation. Their none] ble deeds and true patriotism will fillas a bright page in the history of ourn | country, aud among the names of thetie brave Wisconsin boys that will beid)handed down to posterity, will bea- found thafcqf Michael Coleman.i). E. S.•
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Manitowoc Semi Weekly Tribune
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, US
Mon, Jun 01, 1863
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