2nd Cavalry Division, Army of the Potomac - Wounded at Hatcher's Run, VA

Item DOC-8821

Description

Original Civil War document written in period ink.

Headquarters, 2nd Cavalry Division

July 5th 1864


Circular

To ascertain certainly the number of horses and mules captured during the recent operations of this Division in the enemy’s country. Inspections will be had in the Brigades at the following hours today: 1st Brigade at 1 p.m. and 2nd Brigade at 3 p.m.. At these inspections, all horses and mules captured from the enemy will be led into line. The proper officers of the Inspectors and Provost Marshal’s Department will be present to take lists of such captured property. That it may be accounted for by the Division Quarter Master. Captured horses in possession of officers desiring to purchase them will be reported in their possession. To purchase such horses, application will be made to these Headquarters.

By command of Brigadier General Gregg
/s/ H. C. Weir, A.A.G.

Headquarters, 1st Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division

July 5th 1864

Official

F. L. Tremain
Captain and A.A. General

Tremain also served with the: 7th New York Heavy Artillery and the 10th New York Cavalry. He was wounded at Hatcher's Run, VA and died of his wounds.