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The Second Brigade trailside marker is along the Unfinished Railroad, reached from Stop 6 on the Manassas Battlefield Driving Tour.
August 29, 1862
5:45 p.m.
1st Division (Stevens), Ninth Corps (Reno)
Army of the Potomac, USA
Second Brigade
Col. Daniel Leasure
“As we approached, we poured a well directed fire upon the enemy. Our line charged, and as the enemy scrambled up the other side of the embankment we loosed a destructive fire and seized the abandoned position. But, soon the enemy opened a heavy fire. Seeing that it was useless to attempt to hold the position, General Stevens ordered me to fall back before the way was completely cut off.”
– Col. Daniel Leasure
USA Second Battle of Manassas
