Nicholson, Harmon F. – October 1864

Michigan Civil War Collection

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Regiment: 2nd Michigan Cavalry Battles Mentioned: Historical Figures: No. 43 LIST OF ARTICLES Lost or Destroyed in the Public Service at Camp in the Field while in the possession and charge of Lieut M. H. Creager Co F 2 Mich Cav Comdg Co United States Army, in the month of October 1864
No. or Quantity Articles. Circumstances and Cause.
One (1) Cav Horse While on the march after Gen Forrest near Shelbyville Tenn Oct 3rd 64 this horse fell, disabling himself and was abandoned by order of Brig Gen Croxton
One (1) Cav Horse Worn out on the march after Gen. Forrest near Florrence Ala. Oct 8th/64 and abandoned by order of Brig. Gen Croxton
One (1) Cav Horse Died in camp at Franklin Tenn October 11th 1864
One (1) Cav Horse Worn out, and abandoned at Puluski Tenn Oct 15th 1864 by order of Brig Gen Croxton
One (1) Cav Horse Worn out, and abandoned at Center Star Ala. Oct. 26th by Order of Gen Croxton
One (1) Cav Horse Worn out, and abandoned at Four Mile Creek Ala. Oct. 20th 64 by order of Gen Croxton
I certify, that the several articles of Quartermaster’s stores, above enumerated, have been unavoidably lost or destroyed while in the public service, as indicated by the remarks annexed to them respectively. H. Creager 2 Lt. Co “F” 2nd Mich. Cav. Comdg Co. Approved: H.F. Nicholson Major               Commanding No. 43 No.                  Abstract L. October 1864 Lieut M. H. Creager Co F 2nd Mich Cav Comdg. Co. Articles Lost or Destroyed in the Month of October 1864