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I cannot speak too highly of the efficient manner in which Colonel Wood handled his regiment, and of his magnificent behavior on the field.

The conduct of Lieutenant-Colonel Roosevelt, as reported to me by my two aides, deserves my highest commendation.

Both Colonel Wood and Lieutenant-Colonel Roosevelt disdained to take advantage of shelter or cover from the enemy's fire while any of their men remained exposed to it--an error of judgment, but happily on the heroic side.
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