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1st Maine Cavalry
 

1st Maine Cavalry

The 1st Maine Cavalry was mustered for three years' service on October 31, 1861 and mustered out on August 1, 1865. Of the 3226 men enrolled in the regiment, 154 were killed or died of wounds, 171 died of disease, and 165 died in Confederate prisons. This regiment lost the greatest number killed in action of any cavalry regiment in the entire army.

They served in the following engagements:

  • First Bull Run - July 21, 1861
  • Middleton, VA. - May 24, 1862
  • Winchester, VA - May 25, 1862
  • Luray, VA - June 1862
  • Cedar Mountain VA - August 9, 1862
  • Brandy Station, VA - August 20, 1862
  • Rappahannock Station, VA - August 24, 1862
  • Thoroughfare Gap, VA - August 28, 1862
  • 2nd Bull Run, VA - August 28-29, 1862
  • Frederick, MD - September 12, 1862
  • South Mountain, MD - September 13-14, 1862
  • Antietam, MD - September 17, 1862
  • Fredericksburg, VA - December 12-13, 1862
  • Dumfries, VA - December 28, 1862
  • Rappahannock Station, VA - April 14, 1863
  • Louisa Court House, VA - May 2, 1863
  • Stoneman's Raid, VA - May 5-7, 1863
  • Bealton, VA - May 10, 1863
  • Brandy Station, VA - June 9, 1863
  • Aldie, VA - June 17, 1863
  • Middleburg, VA - June 17, 1863
  • Upperville, VA - June 21, 1863
  • Aldie, VA - June 22, 1863
  • Gettysburg, PA - July 1 - 3, 1863
  • Halltown, WV - July 15, 1863
  • Shepardstown, WV - July 16, 1863
  • Sulphur Springs, VA - October 12, 1863
  • Mine Run, VA - November 30, 1863
  • Fortification of Richmond
  • Dahlgren Raid, VA - February 29 - March 2, 1864
  • Strasburg, VA - May 1, 1864
  • Todd's Tavern, VA - May 8, 1864
  • Beaver Dam Station, VA - May 10, 1864
  • Ground Squirrel Bridge, VA - May 11, 1864
  • Sheridan's Raid, VA
  • Hawe's Shop, VA - May 28, 1864
  • Cold Harbor, VA - June 2, 1864
  • Trevillian Station, VA - June 11, 1864
  • St. Mary's Church, VA - June 24, 1864
  • Malvern Hill, VA - July 28-29, 1864
  • Berryville, VA - August 14, 1864
  • White Tavern, VA - August 15, 1864
  • Deep Bottom , VA - August 16, 1864
  • Charles City Crossroads, VA - August 18, 1864
  • Reams Station, VA - August 23-25, 1864
  • Stony Creek, VA - September 16, 1864
  • Wyatt Farm, VA - September 29, 1864
  • Vaughan Road, VA - October 1, 1864
  • Boydton Plank Road, VA - October 27, 1864
  • Bellefield, VA - December 10, 1864
  • Hatcher's Run, VA - February 5, 1865
  • Dinwiddie Court House, VA - March 31, 1865
  • Fame's Crossroads, VA - April 5, 1865
  • Lee's Train, VA - April 6, 1865
  • Sailor's Creek, VA - April 6, 1865
  • Farmville, VA - April 7, 1865
  • Appomattox, VA - April 9, 1865

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  • 1861-09-13 E.H. Whitney recommends his brother Warren L. Whitney for recruiting position by E. H. Whitney

    1861-09-13 E.H. Whitney recommends his brother Warren L. Whitney for recruiting position

    E. H. Whitney

  • 1861-09-13 O.H. Blake advises Governor Washburn that recruiting officers should not receive commissions in the cavalry by O. H. Blake

    1861-09-13 O.H. Blake advises Governor Washburn that recruiting officers should not receive commissions in the cavalry

    O. H. Blake

  • 1861-09-13 William Whitney writes General Hodsdon that he will begin recruiting for the cavalry by William L. Whitney

    1861-09-13 William Whitney writes General Hodsdon that he will begin recruiting for the cavalry

    William L. Whitney

  • 1861-09-14 Charles Hamlin inquires about pay for cavalry recruits and officers by Charles Hamlin

    1861-09-14 Charles Hamlin inquires about pay for cavalry recruits and officers

    Charles Hamlin

  • 1861-09-14 Isaiah Stetson writes Governor Washburn to recommend Sydney W. Thaxter by Isaiah Stetson

    1861-09-14 Isaiah Stetson writes Governor Washburn to recommend Sydney W. Thaxter

    Isaiah Stetson

  • 1861-09-14 Samuel Dale and Samuel Hersey recommend Sydney W. Thaxter for appointment by Samuel F. Hersey and Samuel Dale

    1861-09-14 Samuel Dale and Samuel Hersey recommend Sydney W. Thaxter for appointment

    Samuel F. Hersey and Samuel Dale

  • 1861-09-14 S.H. Dale introduces Sydney W. Thaxter to General Hodsdon by S. H. Dale

    1861-09-14 S.H. Dale introduces Sydney W. Thaxter to General Hodsdon

    S. H. Dale

  • 1861-09-14 Sumner Adams and others recommend Dr. G.W. Colby for appointment as surgeon by Sumner Adams

    1861-09-14 Sumner Adams and others recommend Dr. G.W. Colby for appointment as surgeon

    Sumner Adams

  • 1861-09-15 A. Hallowell recommends Charles S. Crosby for recruiting by A. Hallowell

    1861-09-15 A. Hallowell recommends Charles S. Crosby for recruiting

    A. Hallowell

  • 1861-09-15 Charles S. Crosby request permission to recruit a new company by Charles S. Crosby

    1861-09-15 Charles S. Crosby request permission to recruit a new company

    Charles S. Crosby

  • 1861-09-16 Fred E. Shaw recommends Charles Crosby for recruiting position by Fred E. Shaw

    1861-09-16 Fred E. Shaw recommends Charles Crosby for recruiting position

    Fred E. Shaw

  • 1861-09-16 John H. Goodenow recommends Joseph C. Hill for the new regiment by John H. Goodenow

    1861-09-16 John H. Goodenow recommends Joseph C. Hill for the new regiment

    John H. Goodenow

  • 1861-09-16 Jonathan P. Cilley requests information about recruiting by Jonathan P. Cilley

    1861-09-16 Jonathan P. Cilley requests information about recruiting

    Jonathan P. Cilley

  • 1861-09-16 Louis Cowan informs General Hodsdon of his authority to recruit for the regiment by Louis O. Cowan

    1861-09-16 Louis Cowan informs General Hodsdon of his authority to recruit for the regiment

    Louis O. Cowan

  • 1861-09-16 R.B. Jennings inquires about pay rate for buglers, farriers, waggoners, and blacksmiths by R. B. Jennings

    1861-09-16 R.B. Jennings inquires about pay rate for buglers, farriers, waggoners, and blacksmiths

    R. B. Jennings

  • 1861-09-17 Sidney W. Thaxter requests recruiting papers for Bangor by Sidney W. Thaxter

    1861-09-17 Sidney W. Thaxter requests recruiting papers for Bangor

    Sidney W. Thaxter

  • 1861-09-18 R.B. Jennings writes Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding recruits by Reuben B. Jennings

    1861-09-18 R.B. Jennings writes Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding recruits

    Reuben B. Jennings

  • 1861-09-18 S.P. Morrill hopes no outside influence will be allowed to defeat Reuben Jennings' accomplishments by S. P. Morrill

    1861-09-18 S.P. Morrill hopes no outside influence will be allowed to defeat Reuben Jennings' accomplishments

    S. P. Morrill

  • 1861-09-19 Charles Hamlin inquires about recruiting and commissions by Charles Hamlin

    1861-09-19 Charles Hamlin inquires about recruiting and commissions

    Charles Hamlin

  • 1861-09-19 C.H. Baker requests the rate of pay for cavalry by Charles H. Baker

    1861-09-19 C.H. Baker requests the rate of pay for cavalry

    Charles H. Baker

  • 1861-09-19 Laban Smith requests to join the army as a cook by Laban Smith

    1861-09-19 Laban Smith requests to join the army as a cook

    Laban Smith

  • 1861-09-20 Charles Hamlin writes Governor Washburn regarding recruitment progress by Charles Hamlin

    1861-09-20 Charles Hamlin writes Governor Washburn regarding recruitment progress

    Charles Hamlin

  • 1861-09-20 Francis Cobb recommends Samuel Lovejoy for appointment as hospital steward by Francis Cobb

    1861-09-20 Francis Cobb recommends Samuel Lovejoy for appointment as hospital steward

    Francis Cobb

  • 1861-09-20 John D. Myrick requests a commission in the cavalry by John D. Myrick

    1861-09-20 John D. Myrick requests a commission in the cavalry

    John D. Myrick

  • 1861-09-20 Louis Cowan sends his morning return for recruitments by Louis O. Cowan

    1861-09-20 Louis Cowan sends his morning return for recruitments

    Louis O. Cowan

 

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