git-cp: add page (#5947)

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+# git cp
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+> Copy an existing file to a new location, preserving history.
+> Part of `git-extras`.
+> More information: <https://github.com/tj/git-extras/blob/master/Commands.md#git-cp>.
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+- Copy an existing file in a Git repo, staying in the same directory:
+
+`git cp {{file}} {{new_file}}`
+
+- Copy an existing file in a Git repo and place it elsewhere:
+
+`git cp {{path/to/file}} {{path/to/new_file}}`