Mississippi: Matthew's Cavalry Battalion (State Troops)
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Unit History
Organized for six months in early 1863.
Mustered out in mid-1863.
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Capt. Samuel Matthews.
Part of Gen. Chalmers’ command headquartered at Panola [MS] in April 1863. Participated in the action on the Coldwater River with Bryant’s U.S. Infantry in March 1863.
Mentioned in the Official Records of the War of Northern Aggression as being under Chalmers’ command in the 5th Military District of the Dept. of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana in April 1863.
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Field and Staff
- Commander: Samuel Matthews (Captain)
Assignments
- March-May 1863: 5th Military District, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana
Companies & Counties of Origin
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Battles, Skirmishes and Engagements
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