company k

[tmh10]

trying to identify the officer in the light colored coat. co k 1rst us cav at brandy station, va

 

[Robtweb1]

Custer?

 

[Lazy Bayou]

Custer?

Maybe. but I don't think it's Custer.

 

[tmh10]

i don't think it is custer. here is a pictute of custer and pleasenton in 1863.

 

[kholland]

Looks like George a little but fuller in the face. And he seemed to like the short jackets. I love someone's description of Custer as a "circus rider gone mad"

 

[tmh10]

Looks like George a little but fuller in the face. And he seemed to like the short jackets. I love someone's description of Custer as a "circus rider gone mad"

i agree, his dress would be a little too dull for George's taste.

 

[wilber6150]

Thats not Kirpatrick is it?

 

[tmh10]

Thats not Kirpatrick is it?

i don't think so. he is to pretty to be kilpatrick, according to my wife.

 

[kholland]

I think she's right. Here's ugly old Judson.

 

[tmh10]

makes you wonder why he was so popular with the ladies.

 

[M E Wolf]

O.R.--SERIES I--VOLUME XXVII/1 [S# 43] -- Gettysburg Campaign
No. 10. -- Return of Casualties in the Union forces at Brandy Station (Fleetwood),
Beverly Ford, and Stevensburg, Va., June 9, 1863.
[Compiled from nominal list of casualties, returns, &c.
O Officers. A Aggregate
M Enlisted Men. C Captured or missing


--Killed-- -Wounded- -----C-----
Command. O M O M O M A

CAVALRY CORPS.

Brig. Gen. ALFRED PLEASONTON.

FIRST DIVISION

Brig. Gen. JOHN BUFORD.(++)
Staff .... .... .... .... 1 .... 1

First Brigade.

Col. BENJAMIN F. DAVIS.

8th Illinois .... 1 4 42 .... 3 50
3d Indiana .... 1 1 22 .... .... 24
8th New York 3 9 2 29 .... 7 50
2d U. S. Artillery, Batteries B and L .... .... .... 3 .... .... 3
Total First Brigade 3 11 7 96 .... 10 127

Second Brigade.

Col. THOMAS C. DEVIN.
6th New York .... .... 1 3 .... .... 4
9th New York .... .... 2 13 .... 1 16
17th Pennsylvania .... .... 1 2 .... .... 3
3d West Virginia .... .... .... 3 .... .... 3
Total Second Brigade .... .... 4 21 .... 1 26

Total First Division 3 11 11 117 1 11 154

ommands. O M O M O M A

RESERVE BRIGADE.

Maj. CHARLES J. WHITING.
6th Pennsylvania 1 4 2 23 3 75 108
1st United States .... 1 .... 1 .... .... 2
2d United States 1 10 4 25 3 23 66
5th United States, .... 6 2 15 .... 15 38
6th United States. 1 7 1 25 2 30 66
4th U.S. Artillery, Battery E .... .... .... .... .... .... ....
Total Reserve Brigade 3 28 9 89 8 143 280

ECOND DIVISION.(*)

Col. ALFRED N. DUFFIÉ

First Brigade.

Col. Louis P. DI CESNOLA.

1st Massachusetts .... 2 .... 9 .... 5 16
6th Ohio .... .... .... 2 .... 1 3
1st Rhode Island .... 2 .... .... .... 3 5
Total First Brigade .... 4 .... 11 .... 9 24

Second Brigade.

Col. J. IRVIN GREGG.

3d Pennsylvania .... .... .... .... .... .... ....
4th Pennsylvania .... .... .... 1 .... 4 5
16th Pennsylvania .... .... .... .... .... .... ....
Total Second Brigade .... .... .... 1 .... 4 5

Artillery.

2d United States, Battery M .... .... .... .... .... .... ....
Total Second Division. ...... 4 .... 12 .... 13 29

THIRD DIVISION

Brig. Gen. DAVID McM. GREGG.(+)

Staff .... .... .... .... 1 .... 1

First Brigade.

Col. JUDSON KILPATRICK.

1st Maine .... .... .... 10 .... 25 35
2d New York .... 4 1 13 .... 21 39
10th New York 1 2 3 15 1 60 82
Orton's Company District of Columbia.. .... .... .... .... .... .... ....
Total First Brigade 1 6 4 38 1 106 156

Second Brigade.

Col. PERCY WYNDHAM.

1st Maryland 1 5 3 10 2 42 63
1st New Jersey 2 5 4 17 .... 24 52
1st Pennsylvania .... 5 3 15 .... 12 35
Total Second Brigade 3 15 10 42 2 78 150

Command. O M O M O M A

Artillery.

New York Light, 6th Battery .... .... .... 8 .... 13 21
Total Third Division 4 21 14 88 4 197 328

ATTACHED TROOPS.(*)

Brig. Gen. ADELBERT AMES.

2d Massachusetts .... 1 .... 3 .... 2 6
33d Massachusetts .... .... .... 3 .... .... 3
86th New York .... 2 .... 24 .... .... 26
124th New York .... 2 1 11 .... .... 14
3d Wisconsin .... 1 .... 14 .... .... 15
1st U.S. Artillery, Battery K .... .... .... 2 .... .... 2
Total .... 6 1 57 .... 2 66

ATTACHED TROOPS.(+)
Brig. Gen. DAVID A. RUSSELL.

2d Wisconsin .... .... .... .... .... .... ....
7th Wisconsin .... .... .... .... .... .... ....
56th Pennsylvania .... 1 .... 5 .... 3 9
Total .... 1 .... 5 .... 3 9

Grand total 10 71 35 368 13 369 866

OFFICERS KILLED.
MARYLAND.
Capt. Francis M. Kreager, 1st Cavalry.
NEW JERSEY.
Lieut. Col. Virgil Brodrick, 1st Cavalry.
Maj. John H. Shelmire, 1st Cavalry.
NEW YORK.
Col. Benjamin F. Davis, 8th Cavalry.
Capt. Benjamin F. Foote, 8th Cavalry.
Lieut. Henry C. Cutler, 8th Cavalry.
Lieut. William J. Robb, 10th Cavalry.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Capt. Charles B. Davis, 6th Cavalry.
UNITED STATES ARMY.
Capt. Charles W. Canfield, 2d Cavalry.
Lieut. Isaac M. Ward, 6th Cavalry.
OFFICERS MORTALLY WOUNDED.
ILLINOIS.
Maj. Alpheus Clark, 8th Cavalry.
Capt. John G. Smith, 8th Cavalry.
NEW YORK.
Lieut. William W. Phillips, 6th Cavalry.
Lieut. Benjamin C. Efner, 8th Cavalry.
Lieut. James E. Reeves. 8th Cavalry.
Lieut. John B. King, 10th Cavalry.

Perhaps Whiting or Ames---

M. E. Wolf

 

[tmh10]

O.R.--SERIES I--VOLUME XXVII/1 [S# 43] -- Gettysburg Campaign
No. 10. -- Return of Casualties in the Union forces at Brandy Station (Fleetwood),
Beverly Ford, and Stevensburg, Va., June 9, 1863.
[Compiled from nominal list of casualties, returns, &c.
O Officers. A Aggregate
M Enlisted Men. C Captured or missing


--Killed-- -Wounded- -----C-----
Command. O M O M O M A

CAVALRY CORPS.

Brig. Gen. ALFRED PLEASONTON.

FIRST DIVISION

Brig. Gen. JOHN BUFORD.(++)
Staff .... .... .... .... 1 .... 1

First Brigade.

Col. BENJAMIN F. DAVIS.

8th Illinois .... 1 4 42 .... 3 50
3d Indiana .... 1 1 22 .... .... 24
8th New York 3 9 2 29 .... 7 50
2d U. S. Artillery, Batteries B and L .... .... .... 3 .... .... 3
Total First Brigade 3 11 7 96 .... 10 127

Second Brigade.

Col. THOMAS C. DEVIN.
6th New York .... .... 1 3 .... .... 4
9th New York .... .... 2 13 .... 1 16
17th Pennsylvania .... .... 1 2 .... .... 3
3d West Virginia .... .... .... 3 .... .... 3
Total Second Brigade .... .... 4 21 .... 1 26

Total First Division 3 11 11 117 1 11 154

ommands. O M O M O M A

RESERVE BRIGADE.

Maj. CHARLES J. WHITING.
6th Pennsylvania 1 4 2 23 3 75 108
1st United States .... 1 .... 1 .... .... 2
2d United States 1 10 4 25 3 23 66
5th United States, .... 6 2 15 .... 15 38
6th United States. 1 7 1 25 2 30 66
4th U.S. Artillery, Battery E .... .... .... .... .... .... ....
Total Reserve Brigade 3 28 9 89 8 143 280

ECOND DIVISION.(*)

Col. ALFRED N. DUFFIÉ

First Brigade.

Col. Louis P. DI CESNOLA.

1st Massachusetts .... 2 .... 9 .... 5 16
6th Ohio .... .... .... 2 .... 1 3
1st Rhode Island .... 2 .... .... .... 3 5
Total First Brigade .... 4 .... 11 .... 9 24

Second Brigade.

Col. J. IRVIN GREGG.

3d Pennsylvania .... .... .... .... .... .... ....
4th Pennsylvania .... .... .... 1 .... 4 5
16th Pennsylvania .... .... .... .... .... .... ....
Total Second Brigade .... .... .... 1 .... 4 5

Artillery.

2d United States, Battery M .... .... .... .... .... .... ....
Total Second Division. ...... 4 .... 12 .... 13 29

THIRD DIVISION

Brig. Gen. DAVID McM. GREGG.(+)

Staff .... .... .... .... 1 .... 1

First Brigade.

Col. JUDSON KILPATRICK.

1st Maine .... .... .... 10 .... 25 35
2d New York .... 4 1 13 .... 21 39
10th New York 1 2 3 15 1 60 82
Orton's Company District of Columbia.. .... .... .... .... .... .... ....
Total First Brigade 1 6 4 38 1 106 156

Second Brigade.

Col. PERCY WYNDHAM.

1st Maryland 1 5 3 10 2 42 63
1st New Jersey 2 5 4 17 .... 24 52
1st Pennsylvania .... 5 3 15 .... 12 35
Total Second Brigade 3 15 10 42 2 78 150

Command. O M O M O M A

Artillery.

New York Light, 6th Battery .... .... .... 8 .... 13 21
Total Third Division 4 21 14 88 4 197 328

ATTACHED TROOPS.(*)

Brig. Gen. ADELBERT AMES.

2d Massachusetts .... 1 .... 3 .... 2 6
33d Massachusetts .... .... .... 3 .... .... 3
86th New York .... 2 .... 24 .... .... 26
124th New York .... 2 1 11 .... .... 14
3d Wisconsin .... 1 .... 14 .... .... 15
1st U.S. Artillery, Battery K .... .... .... 2 .... .... 2
Total .... 6 1 57 .... 2 66

ATTACHED TROOPS.(+)
Brig. Gen. DAVID A. RUSSELL.

2d Wisconsin .... .... .... .... .... .... ....
7th Wisconsin .... .... .... .... .... .... ....
56th Pennsylvania .... 1 .... 5 .... 3 9
Total .... 1 .... 5 .... 3 9

Grand total 10 71 35 368 13 369 866

OFFICERS KILLED.
MARYLAND.
Capt. Francis M. Kreager, 1st Cavalry.
NEW JERSEY.
Lieut. Col. Virgil Brodrick, 1st Cavalry.
Maj. John H. Shelmire, 1st Cavalry.
NEW YORK.
Col. Benjamin F. Davis, 8th Cavalry.
Capt. Benjamin F. Foote, 8th Cavalry.
Lieut. Henry C. Cutler, 8th Cavalry.
Lieut. William J. Robb, 10th Cavalry.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Capt. Charles B. Davis, 6th Cavalry.
UNITED STATES ARMY.
Capt. Charles W. Canfield, 2d Cavalry.
Lieut. Isaac M. Ward, 6th Cavalry.
OFFICERS MORTALLY WOUNDED.
ILLINOIS.
Maj. Alpheus Clark, 8th Cavalry.
Capt. John G. Smith, 8th Cavalry.
NEW YORK.
Lieut. William W. Phillips, 6th Cavalry.
Lieut. Benjamin C. Efner, 8th Cavalry.
Lieut. James E. Reeves. 8th Cavalry.
Lieut. John B. King, 10th Cavalry.

Perhaps Whiting or Ames---

M. E. Wolf

thanks, interesting breakdown. i would still like to find out who the officer in the light colored coat is. it is driving me a bit insane. i will use your information and do further research.

 

[M E Wolf]

FOX'S REGIMENTAL LOSSES
CHAPTER VIII.
CAVALRY CORPS.—(ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.)
Stoneman's Raid; Chancellorsville; Greenwich; Beverly Ford; Aldie; Middle-Burg; Upperville; Hanover; Gettysrurg; Monterey; Fairfield; Hagerstown; Williamsport; Boonsborg; Falling Waters; Shepherdstown; Manassas Gap; Kelly's Ford; Brandy Station; Culpeper; Raccoon Ford; White's Ford; Rapidan; James City ; White Sulphur Springs; Buckland's Mills; Stevensburg; Mine Run; Averell's Raid; Barnett's Ford; Kilpatrick's Raid; Kautz' Raid; Parker's Store; Todd's Tavern; North Anna; South Anna; Yellow Tavern; Meadow Bridge; Milford Station; Hates' Shop; Hanover Court House; Ashland; Old Church; Cold Harbor; Trevilian Station; St. Mary's Church; White House Landing; Nottoway Court House; Stony Creek; Wilson's Raid; Ream's Station; Staunton Bridge; Moorefield; Luray; White Post; Smithfield; Berryville; Opequon; Woodstock; Waynesboro; New Market; Tom's Brook; Cedar Creek; Hatcher's Run; Newtown; Rood's Hill; Darbytown Road; Bellefield; Sheridan's Raid; Mount Crawford; Dinwiddie Court House; Five Forks; Amelia Springs; Sailor's Creek; Clover Hill; Appomattox.

[excerpt]
K Killed. C Captured and Missing
W Wounded T Total.

K W C T
Beverly Ford, Va., June 9, 1863 81 403 382 866
Gettysburg, Pa., July 14, 1863 90 352 407 849
Gettysburg campaign, June 12--July 24, not including Gettysburg 219 866 1,471 2,556
Brandy Station, Va., Aug. 1, 1863 21 104 20 145
Mine Run, Va., Nov. 26--Dec. 2, 1863 28 119 77 224
Wilderness, Va., May 5-7, 1864 97 416 197 710
Hawes' Shop, Old Church, Ashland, Aenon Church, Va., etc., May 25-30, 1864 110 450 96 656
Cold Harbor, Va., May 31--June 6, 1864 51 328 70 449
Sheridan's First Expedition, Va., May 9-24, 1864, Beaver Dam Station, Yellow Tavern, Meadow Bridge, etc 64 337 224 625
Trevilian Raid, Va., June 7-24, 1864 150 738 624 1,512
Wilson's Raid, Va., June 92-30, 1864 71 262 1,119 1,452
Deep Bottom, Weldon Railroad, Reams' Station, Petersburg, etc., Va., August 1-30, 1864 64 269 122 455
Chaffin's Farm, Peebles' Farm, etc., Va., Sept. 1-30, 1864 24 121 336 481
Shenandoah campaign, 1864; Opequon, Tom's Brook, Cedar Creek, and 26 other engagements 454 2,817 646 3,917
Fall of Petersburg and Pursuit of Lee, March 29--April 9, 1865 221 930 339 1,490

 

[tmh10]

i don't know. does anybody think the officer in the light color coat could be buford? buford is seated in this photo.

 

[M E Wolf]

O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XI/1 [S# 12]
THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN, VIRGINIA
March 17-September 2, 1862.(*)
No. 1.--Report of Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, U. S. Army, commanding Army of the Potomac.
[excerpt]
This was accomplished, with the exception of one piece, which could not be extricated from the mud. The enemy attempted to prevent the movement, but their charges were met by the First U.S. Cavalry, under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Grier, and they were driven back, losing several officers and one stand of colors. General Stoneman then took up a defensive position a short distance in the rear of the first, to await the arrival of the infantry.

[excerpt]
O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XI/1 [S# 12]
MAY 4, 1862.--Skirmishes near Williamsburg, Va.
No. 4. -- Report of Lieut. Col. William N. Grier, First U. S. Cavalry.

HEADQUARTERS FIRST REGIMENT CAVALRY,
Camp at Williamsburg, Va., May 7, 1862.
SIR: I have the honor to make the following report of the part borne by the First Regiment U.S. Cavalry during the action between the advance guard of the army and the enemy near Williamsburg, Va., on the 4th instant:

Agreeably to orders received from Brig. Gen. P. St. G. Cooke I formed my regiment in close column in a small ravine to the right and a little in advance of the artillery, and about 430 yards in front of the enemy's fortifications. The nature of the ground was such as to enable it to charge at any moment in line or in column upon any cavalry or infantry the enemy might send against the battery. While holding this position the regiment was constantly subjected to a fire of shells and spherical case, which was kept up during the withdrawal of the force, which was ordered to retire, the cavalry in rear to cover the artillery. When the last squadron, composed of Companies I and K, Captains Davis and Baker, was at the entrance of the woods, the whole battery had retired, with the exception of one piece and four caissons, which were disabled by the loss of their horses.
[excerpt]
WM. N. GRIER,
Lieutenant-Colonel, First Cavalry, Commanding Regiment.
Lieut. J.P. MARTIN,
Acting Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Cavalry Reserve.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XI/1 [S# 12]
JUNE 13-15, 1862.--Stuart's raid, including skirmishes at Hawes' Shop, Old Church near Hanover Court-House, Garlick's Landing on the Pamunkey, etc.
.
No. 13.--Col. George A. H. Blake, First U.S. Cavalry, commanding Second Brigade, Cavalry Reserve.
(NO MENTION OF COMPANIES)

No. 14.--Lieut. Col. William N. Grier, First U.S. Cavalry, of operations June 14-15
(NO MENTION OF COMPANIES)

No. 15.--Lieut. Joseph S. Hoyer, First U.S. Cavalry, of attack at Garlick's Landing, on the Pamunkey River.
(NO MENTION OF COMPANIES)
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME 14 [S# 14]
CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING TO THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN, VIRGINIA, FROM MARCH 17 TO SEPTEMBER 2, 1862.
UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ETC -- #2
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 90.
HDQRS. ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Near Alexandria Seminary, Va., March 24, 1862.
The cavalry serving with the army is assigned to duty as follows:

[excerpt]
The Cavalry Reserve will be commanded by Brig. Gen. P. St. George Cooke, U.S. Army, and will consist of two brigades, as follows:
First Brigade, to be commanded by Brig. Gen. W. H. Emory: Fifth U. S. Cavalry, Sixth U.S. Cavalry, Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry, Colonel Rush.
Second Brigade, to be commanded by Col. George A. H. Blake, First Cavalry: First U.S. Cavalry, Eighth Pennsylvania Cavalry, Colonel Gregg, now serving with Porter's division, Third Army Corps; Barker's squadron of Illinois Cavalry, Captain Mann's company of Oneida Cavalry.
[excerpt]
By command of Major-General McClellan:
S. WILLIAMS,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XIX/2 [S# 28]
OCTOBER 16-17, 1862.--Reconnaissance from Harper's Ferry to Charlestown, W. Va, and skirmish en route.
No. 5.--Report of Maj. Charles J. Whiting, Second U.S. Cavalry.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND CAVALRY,
October 19, 1862.
SIR: The troops under my command in the late expedition to Charlestown consisted of a battery of the Fourth U.S. Artillery, commanded by Lieutenant Dickenson; First U.S. Cavalry, 120 sabers, commanded by Captain Reno; Second U.S. Cavalry, 150 sabers, commanded by Captain Gordon, and the Sixth U.S. Cavalry, 300 sabers, commanded by Captain Sanders.
Casualties in the battery, 1 man killed and 3 wounded; in the cavalry, none.
The battery was supported by Captain Reno, with his regiment and one squadron of the Sixth Cavalry, dismounted.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CHAS. J. WHITING,
Major Second Cavalry.
General W.S. Hancock
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXV/1 [S# 39]
APRIL 29-MAY 7, 1863.--The Stoneman Raid.
No. 1.--Report of Maj. Gen. George Stoneman, U.S. Army, commanding Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac.
[excerpt]
Captain Lord, with the First U.S. Cavalry, was sent to Tolersville Station, and from there to Frederickshall Station, 12 miles from Louisa Court-House. From here a party, under Lieutenant --, went to the North Anna and destroyed Carr's Bridge, which is on the main road leading from Spotsylvania to Goochland, on the James River, and is one of the principal highways.
[excerpt]
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXXIII [S# 60]
UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING TO OPERATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, AND PENNSYLVANIA, FROM JANUARY 1 TO APRIL 30, 1864.--#10
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY RESERVE BRIGADE,
February 10, 1864.
Capt. T. C. BACON,
Assistant Adjutant-General, First Cavalry Division:

[excerpt]
My extreme right now rests at the schoolhouse, where it has been stationed since the First Brigade returned from Sulphur Springs. I have the honor herewith to transmit the reports of Captains Norris and Rodenbough, relative to the facts, above set forth together with a small document(*) from First Lieut. James C. Hunt, First U.S. Cavalry, upon the same subject. How the report could have arisen that there was any want of connection between the lines I am at a loss to understand, and I am satisfied that no disjunction has occurred for which there is any evidence to show that this brigade is responsible.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
T. J. THORP,
Lieut. Col. First New York Dragoons, Comdg. Brigade.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXXIII [S# 60]
UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING TO OPERATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, AND PENNSYLVANIA, FROM JANUARY 1 TO APRIL 30, 1864.--#23
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
April 15, 1864--5 p.m.
Capt. N. B. SWEITZER,
First U.S. Cavalry:
The squadron of the First Cavalry here will rejoin the regiment as soon as relieved by a squadron of the First Massachusetts Cavalry, now daily expected. Hope you are well again.
S. WILLIAMS,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
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O.R.--SERIES I--VOLUME XLIII/1 [S# 90]
AUGUST 7-NOVEMBER 28, 1864.--The Shenandoah Valley Campaign.
No. 2.--Itinerary of the U.S. Forces commanded by Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan.(*)
August 28.--Marched to Smithfield; meeting enemy, charged and drove them; Lieutenant Hoyer, First U.S. Cavalry, mortally wounded, died soon after; pursued the enemy, when a sharp engagement ensued; camped near Smithfield.
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O.R.--SERIES I--VOLUME XLIII/1 [S# 90]
AUGUST 7-NOVEMBER 28, 1864.--The Shenandoah Valley Campaign.
No. 148.--Report of Col. Alfred Gibbs, Nineteenth New York Cavalry (First New York Dragoons), commanding Reserve Brigade, of operations August 10.-September 1.
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY RESERVE BRIGADE,
Camp near Berryville, Va., September 1, 1864.
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to make the following report of the operations of this brigade from August 10 to the present date, both inclusive:
On the 10th ultimo the undersigned assumed command of the brigade consisting of the First U.S. Cavalry, Captain Sweitzer commanding; the Second U.S. Cavalry, Capt. D. S. Gordon commanding; Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry, Major Starr commanding; First New York Dragoons, Major Scott commanding; First Rhode Island Cavalry, Major Farrington commanding, and Battery D, Second U.S. Artillery, Lieut. E. B. Williston commanding. The brigade, except the First Rhode Island Cavalry, on detached service, marched from camp near Halltown at 8 a.m., passed through Charlestown and took the road toward White Post.
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O.R.--SERIES I--VOLUME XLVI/1 [S# 95]
JANUARY 1-APRIL 3, 1865.--The Richmond (Virginia) Campaign.
No. 4.--Itineraries of the Army of the Potomac, Sheridan's Cavalry Command, and the Army of the James.(*)
April 30.--Encamped, with seventy-three miles yet to travel. The First U.S. Cavalry permanently detailed as General Sheridan's escort.

 

[M E Wolf]

I think Wilber needs to blow up the photo with the light duster jacket on-- Need to see if the dimple in the chin is the same.

I've searched the O.R.s for anybody's name associated with the 1st Cavalry. Sorry, no Company "K" is mentioned with them.

M. E. Wolf

 

[tmh10]

O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XI/1 [S# 12]
THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN, VIRGINIA
March 17-September 2, 1862.(*)
No. 1.--Report of Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, U. S. Army, commanding Army of the Potomac.
[excerpt]
This was accomplished, with the exception of one piece, which could not be extricated from the mud. The enemy attempted to prevent the movement, but their charges were met by the First U.S. Cavalry, under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Grier, and they were driven back, losing several officers and one stand of colors. General Stoneman then took up a defensive position a short distance in the rear of the first, to await the arrival of the infantry.

[excerpt]
O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XI/1 [S# 12]
MAY 4, 1862.--Skirmishes near Williamsburg, Va.
No. 4. -- Report of Lieut. Col. William N. Grier, First U. S. Cavalry.

HEADQUARTERS FIRST REGIMENT CAVALRY,
Camp at Williamsburg, Va., May 7, 1862.
SIR: I have the honor to make the following report of the part borne by the First Regiment U.S. Cavalry during the action between the advance guard of the army and the enemy near Williamsburg, Va., on the 4th instant:

Agreeably to orders received from Brig. Gen. P. St. G. Cooke I formed my regiment in close column in a small ravine to the right and a little in advance of the artillery, and about 430 yards in front of the enemy's fortifications. The nature of the ground was such as to enable it to charge at any moment in line or in column upon any cavalry or infantry the enemy might send against the battery. While holding this position the regiment was constantly subjected to a fire of shells and spherical case, which was kept up during the withdrawal of the force, which was ordered to retire, the cavalry in rear to cover the artillery. When the last squadron, composed of Companies I and K, Captains Davis and Baker, was at the entrance of the woods, the whole battery had retired, with the exception of one piece and four caissons, which were disabled by the loss of their horses.
[excerpt]
WM. N. GRIER,
Lieutenant-Colonel, First Cavalry, Commanding Regiment.
Lieut. J.P. MARTIN,
Acting Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Cavalry Reserve.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XI/1 [S# 12]
JUNE 13-15, 1862.--Stuart's raid, including skirmishes at Hawes' Shop, Old Church near Hanover Court-House, Garlick's Landing on the Pamunkey, etc.
.
No. 13.--Col. George A. H. Blake, First U.S. Cavalry, commanding Second Brigade, Cavalry Reserve.
(NO MENTION OF COMPANIES)

No. 14.--Lieut. Col. William N. Grier, First U.S. Cavalry, of operations June 14-15
(NO MENTION OF COMPANIES)

No. 15.--Lieut. Joseph S. Hoyer, First U.S. Cavalry, of attack at Garlick's Landing, on the Pamunkey River.
(NO MENTION OF COMPANIES)
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME 14 [S# 14]
CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING TO THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN, VIRGINIA, FROM MARCH 17 TO SEPTEMBER 2, 1862.
UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ETC -- #2
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 90.
HDQRS. ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Near Alexandria Seminary, Va., March 24, 1862.
The cavalry serving with the army is assigned to duty as follows:

[excerpt]
The Cavalry Reserve will be commanded by Brig. Gen. P. St. George Cooke, U.S. Army, and will consist of two brigades, as follows:
First Brigade, to be commanded by Brig. Gen. W. H. Emory: Fifth U. S. Cavalry, Sixth U.S. Cavalry, Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry, Colonel Rush.
Second Brigade, to be commanded by Col. George A. H. Blake, First Cavalry: First U.S. Cavalry, Eighth Pennsylvania Cavalry, Colonel Gregg, now serving with Porter's division, Third Army Corps; Barker's squadron of Illinois Cavalry, Captain Mann's company of Oneida Cavalry.
[excerpt]
By command of Major-General McClellan:
S. WILLIAMS,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XIX/2 [S# 28]
OCTOBER 16-17, 1862.--Reconnaissance from Harper's Ferry to Charlestown, W. Va, and skirmish en route.
No. 5.--Report of Maj. Charles J. Whiting, Second U.S. Cavalry.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND CAVALRY,
October 19, 1862.
SIR: The troops under my command in the late expedition to Charlestown consisted of a battery of the Fourth U.S. Artillery, commanded by Lieutenant Dickenson; First U.S. Cavalry, 120 sabers, commanded by Captain Reno; Second U.S. Cavalry, 150 sabers, commanded by Captain Gordon, and the Sixth U.S. Cavalry, 300 sabers, commanded by Captain Sanders.
Casualties in the battery, 1 man killed and 3 wounded; in the cavalry, none.
The battery was supported by Captain Reno, with his regiment and one squadron of the Sixth Cavalry, dismounted.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CHAS. J. WHITING,
Major Second Cavalry.
General W.S. Hancock
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXV/1 [S# 39]
APRIL 29-MAY 7, 1863.--The Stoneman Raid.
No. 1.--Report of Maj. Gen. George Stoneman, U.S. Army, commanding Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac.
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Captain Lord, with the First U.S. Cavalry, was sent to Tolersville Station, and from there to Frederickshall Station, 12 miles from Louisa Court-House. From here a party, under Lieutenant --, went to the North Anna and destroyed Carr's Bridge, which is on the main road leading from Spotsylvania to Goochland, on the James River, and is one of the principal highways.
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UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING TO OPERATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, AND PENNSYLVANIA, FROM JANUARY 1 TO APRIL 30, 1864.--#10
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY RESERVE BRIGADE,
February 10, 1864.
Capt. T. C. BACON,
Assistant Adjutant-General, First Cavalry Division:

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My extreme right now rests at the schoolhouse, where it has been stationed since the First Brigade returned from Sulphur Springs. I have the honor herewith to transmit the reports of Captains Norris and Rodenbough, relative to the facts, above set forth together with a small document(*) from First Lieut. James C. Hunt, First U.S. Cavalry, upon the same subject. How the report could have arisen that there was any want of connection between the lines I am at a loss to understand, and I am satisfied that no disjunction has occurred for which there is any evidence to show that this brigade is responsible.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
T. J. THORP,
Lieut. Col. First New York Dragoons, Comdg. Brigade.
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UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING TO OPERATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, AND PENNSYLVANIA, FROM JANUARY 1 TO APRIL 30, 1864.--#23
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
April 15, 1864--5 p.m.
Capt. N. B. SWEITZER,
First U.S. Cavalry:
The squadron of the First Cavalry here will rejoin the regiment as soon as relieved by a squadron of the First Massachusetts Cavalry, now daily expected. Hope you are well again.
S. WILLIAMS,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
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AUGUST 7-NOVEMBER 28, 1864.--The Shenandoah Valley Campaign.
No. 2.--Itinerary of the U.S. Forces commanded by Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan.(*)
August 28.--Marched to Smithfield; meeting enemy, charged and drove them; Lieutenant Hoyer, First U.S. Cavalry, mortally wounded, died soon after; pursued the enemy, when a sharp engagement ensued; camped near Smithfield.
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AUGUST 7-NOVEMBER 28, 1864.--The Shenandoah Valley Campaign.
No. 148.--Report of Col. Alfred Gibbs, Nineteenth New York Cavalry (First New York Dragoons), commanding Reserve Brigade, of operations August 10.-September 1.
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY RESERVE BRIGADE,
Camp near Berryville, Va., September 1, 1864.
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to make the following report of the operations of this brigade from August 10 to the present date, both inclusive:
On the 10th ultimo the undersigned assumed command of the brigade consisting of the First U.S. Cavalry, Captain Sweitzer commanding; the Second U.S. Cavalry, Capt. D. S. Gordon commanding; Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry, Major Starr commanding; First New York Dragoons, Major Scott commanding; First Rhode Island Cavalry, Major Farrington commanding, and Battery D, Second U.S. Artillery, Lieut. E. B. Williston commanding. The brigade, except the First Rhode Island Cavalry, on detached service, marched from camp near Halltown at 8 a.m., passed through Charlestown and took the road toward White Post.
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JANUARY 1-APRIL 3, 1865.--The Richmond (Virginia) Campaign.
No. 4.--Itineraries of the Army of the Potomac, Sheridan's Cavalry Command, and the Army of the James.(*)
April 30.--Encamped, with seventy-three miles yet to travel. The First U.S. Cavalry permanently detailed as General Sheridan's escort.

so you think it is Lieut. Col. William N. Grier, First U. S. Cavalry?

 

[M E Wolf]

so you think it is Lieut. Col. William N. Grier, First U. S. Cavalry?

Wish I had the pictures to compare with.. but, anything and anybody is possible--

M. E. Wolf

 

[tmh10]

here is a picture of buford in a long coat. ha, i probably will never find out who this man is.

 

[atom]

the man in the light coat looks very short. How tall was Custer?