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Rosencrans's 3 brigades to confront Floyd's troops at Carnifax Ferry, VA

Rosencrans's 3 brigades to confront Floyd's troops at Carnifax Ferry, VA

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Sutton, VA—Union Gen. William Rosecrans leaves with three infantry brigades to confront 2,000 Confederate troops under Gen. John Floyd near Carnifax Ferry, VA.

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