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Puller's men had penetrated the center of a rebel encampment , seemingly killing sixteen of the enemy in the process. However, only ten rebels were counted dead and at least ten others escaped wounded. Of the guards two men were killed and four wounded. To obtain medical care for his wounded, Puller
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