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Research File 19                 Edward Potter, 6th Michigan Cavalry Co C 1st Lt. 

Inscription: Grouping of names of Gettysburg officers captured in the July 1863 pursuit of Lee. 
This is fifth line:    "Lt Potter 6th Michigan Cav Captured near Falling Waters July 14"

Location: From SE corner go north 147 inches, up 36 inches

The 6th Michigan Cavalry was at Falling Waters July 14

Civil War Database confirms capture 7/14/63 at Falling Waters MD

Military Record: Yes confirms capture at Falling Waters July 14, 1863

Pension Record: Yes Invalid application 80478 Certificate 72174

Widow application 304472

Minor application Certificate 202055


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