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This book follows the 2nd Maine Cavalry from their muster in the late winter of 1863 through their action against Confederate forces in Louisiana, Florida and Alabama. While giving the details of the many scouting expeditions, raids and battles in which the regiment participated, it also includes the more personal stories of several of the young soldiers involved. In addition, a complete regimental roster gives details of enlistment, illness, death from various causes, promotions, demotions, etc.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
One—Slavery's Influence in the United States and Maine
Two—Florida: Slavery, Political Power and Secession
Three—Winter 1863: Forming the 2nd Maine Veteran Volunteer Regiment
Four—Spring 1864: Mustering the Regiment and Action in the Red
River Campaign
Five—Summer 1864: Detachments in Action in Louisiana and First Actions in Florida
Six—September 1864: General Asboth's Raid and the Battle of Marianna
Seven—Late 1864: Dissension Regarding Promotions and Raids
Pollard and Milton
Eight—Early 1865: Promotions, Further Raids, and Difficult Times for
Florida's Civilians
Nine—March 1865: Raids on the Confederate Railroad and Action Near Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely
Ten—To the End: The 2nd Maine Cavalry at Montgomery and
Reconstruction Duty in Florida
Appendices:
A. Roster of the 2nd Maine Cavalry
B. Causes of Death in the Different Theaters of the War
C. General Courts-Martial for Members of the 2nd Maine Cavalry
D. Men of the 2nd Maine Cavalry Held at Andersonville Prison
E. Officers Mustered out in Florida
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
