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Capture of 5th New York Cavalry Flag

The Richmond Daily Dispatch: August 7, 1862.

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--Major Boyle, Provost Marshal of Gordonsville, arrived yesterday, bringing with him a guidon belonging to the 5th New York cavalry, captured by Gen. Ewell at Orange C. H., which was delivered to Capt. Alexander, to be handed to the War Department.