CIVIL WAR LOUISIANA RED RIVER CAMPAIGN CAVALRY FIELD ORDER ALEXANDRIA 1864 For Sale

The Federal Army began it\'s disastrous Red River Campaign in March, 1864, sending cavalry scouts up the River to Alexandria, with the remainder of General Banks Army following. An Original Civil War General Order issued at the HQ of the 5th Brigade Cavalry Division announcing that Sgts Wheeler .and Kenny are returned to duty upon recommendation of Colonel Gooding for previous good conduct\". 2 weeks after this Order was issued Banks Army was defeated at The Battle of Pleasant Hill and retreated to Alexandria where the Union Naval Fleet was trapped by low water, The ink Order bears a red ink notation, as issued to Colonel M.C. Chrysler, 2nsd New York Cavalry.. General Chrysler, a notable cavalry commander was wounded in action at Atchafalaya , August 1864. The Order is signed by B.F. Marcy as Captain and AAG. .A scarce 1864 Red River Campaign manuscript Order issued in the field.
Comes w service info-The 2nd NY Cavalry fought and sustained many casualties in the Red River Campaign. Sergeant Giles V Wheeler of the 2nd NY was later captured at Franklinton, Louisiana 1865. 1p 8 x 10\" ink. Age stains, minor edge wear, Overall Exc.

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