The next stop was Petersburg, south of Richmond, where a nine-month siege ensued. Out of some 108,000 troops at the Second Battle of Cold Harbor, the Union suffered 13,000 casualties, while the Confederates suffered 2,500 casualties out of 62,000 troops.
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It aids in cleansing the dirt, sweat and toxins away leaving you with soft and fresh-looking skin. Salt water has been known to help improve common skin irritations and problems such as minor rashes, skin allergies from insect bites and soften calluses on feet. Salt water is a common ingredient that spas use for their head to toe treatments. Research shows that salt water can help in treating acne.