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"I, Philip Kearny, an old soldier, enter my solemn protest against this order for retreat."

Philip Kearny, American Soldier

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"I, Philip Kearny, an old soldier, enter my solemn protest against this order for retreat."

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"I, Philip Kearny, an old soldier, enter my solemn protest against this order for retreat."

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