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On the 22nd, Fagan’s Division of Price’s Army defended against the advance of Union Gen. Pleasonton from the east. Two of Fagan’s brigades were driven from the Little Blue River to the eastern edge of town. The Union attack first came from the northeast with Philips’ Brigade and the 2nd Arkansas (Union), both on foot. McNeil’s Brigade then charged through town mounted. Cabell’s Brigade came up to stop the Union advance, but it was driven back and many of its men were surrounded. Near this spot, two of Cabell’s guns were captured and he barely escaped.
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Independence, Missouri · United States
