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"ON TO PEKIN"
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behind. As soon as the road mentioned was gained, the major brought the second half of the battalion up on the side of the first. Then came the order to advance in a skirmish line; and away went the tliree hundred and fifty odd regulars on the double-quick, firing at will as they advanced.