Raynors HCA 2015-08
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Manuscript Document Signed, "Chas. H. Kirk", as 1st Lieut. Co. "E" 15th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, 1p. quarto., June 20, 1865, being a retained copy of the "Abstract of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, for which 1st Lieut. Charles H. Kirk Comd'g Co. "E" 15th Penna. Vol. Cavalry, is responsible, lost in action, unavoidably lost, and destroyed during the part of the Second Quarter ending June 20, 1865." The list records dates between April 1 and June 11th, 1865 and includes carbines, revolvers, sabers, etc. Near the close of April, 1865, the 15th Pa. Cavalry was ordered with its division, now commanded by Gen. Palmer, to proceed south in the effort to capture Jefferson Davis and train. On May 8, it captured 7 wagons, containing the effects of the banks of Macon, numerous other valuables, and the private baggage, maps and official papers of Gens. Beauregard and Pillow. Two days later Co. G captured Gen. Bragg, his wife, 3 staff officers, and 3 wagons. Soon after the capture of President Davis the regiment returned to Nashville, Tenn. Document is Fine. Kirk later would write the history of the 15th Pennsylvania.
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