HISTORY OF THE SECOND IOWA CAVALRY (2nd Iowa Cavalry Regimental History)

Pierce, Lyman B.

Published by Hawk-Eye Steam Book and Job Printing Establishment, Burlington, Iowa, 1865

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SUBTITLED: Containing a detailed account of its Organization, Marches, and the Battles in which it has participated; also, a Complete Roster of each Company. BOOK DESCRIPTION: 8vo, viii, (9)-237 pgs, unit roster (169-237). CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Original black cloth with gilt design, with new gilt titled spine professionally applied. Interior title-page has an old tape repair stain on upper edge, pages are age-toned, but else clean and tight. With clear, mylar wrapper. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: The Regiment was organized in Davenport in September 1861. Among other engagements, the Regiment fought at Cornish, Booneville, took part in Grierson's Raid through Mississippi in April 1863, being detached from the main column (6th and 7th Illinois Cavalry) after a few days to decoy the Confederate pursuit. They engaged the 2nd/22nd Tennessee Cavalry (Barteau's) at Palo Alto, Mississippi on April 21 and 22, 1863. The regiment was mustered out of Federal service on September 19, 1865, in Selma, Alabama. REFERENCES: DORN IA #16; NEVINS I pg 146: "Statistical at a cost of personal touches; apparently intended as a reference work.". Seller Inventory # 0124007

Bibliographic Details

Title: HISTORY OF THE SECOND IOWA CAVALRY (2nd Iowa...

Publisher: Hawk-Eye Steam Book and Job Printing Establishment, Burlington, Iowa

Publication Date: 1865

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition