George R. Allen's Roster for Company D

Sold through Ebay on August 8, 2003

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2186226750

Description:
8th TX Cavalry, CSA List Killed Wounded Died
ca.1865 CSA document in brown ink manuscript pertaining to the casualties of Co. D, Terry's Texas Rangers. This was probably the most famous cavalry unit of the entire Civil War. They participated in 125 battles and their record of success on the field was unsurpassed. Well mounted and armed with Colts revolvers, doubleguns loaded with buck and ball, and large knives, they struck fear in the hearts of Union infantry. Their heroic feats were legendary and many Confederate generals came from their ranks. It is a hand carried folded letter sheet, measuring approximately 8 by 10 inches and titled "List of Killed, Wounded, Discharged, in Co. (D) 8th Texas Cav. Front has four columns titled Killed, Wounded, Died, Discharged/Resigned. It list the names of 20 killed, 31 wounded, 15 died, and 25 discharged or resigned. Verso is addressed to Mr. George R. Allen, Co. "D" 8th Texas Cav., Terry's Texas Rangers. Half of the verso is pencil notation about the bygone days and the irreparable past and the need to look to the future with faith and hope. Payment must be received within 7 days of auction closing, buyer pays shipping and insurance, questions may be sent to bisonoil@aol.com This item is guaranteed authentic.

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