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Title: "The red neck ties," or, History of the Fifteenth New York Volunteer Cavalry, containing a record of the battles, skirmishes, marches, etc., that the regiment particpated in from its organization in August, 1863, to the time of its discharge in August, 1865
Year: 1891 (1890s)
Authors: Norton, Chauncey S
Subjects: United States. Army. New York Cavalry Regiment, 15th (1863-1865) United States. Army New York Cavalry Regiment, 15th (1861-1865) United States -- History Civil War, 1861-1865 Regimental histories
Publisher: Ithaca, Journal book and job printing house
Contributing Library: New York Public Library
Digitizing Sponsor: MSN

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Nothing of importance occurred until January6th, when the troops were ordered out to witness theshooting of two deserters belonging to the 3d NewJersey cavalry. The scene was one calculated to im-press itself on every one present, but they richly de-served their fate as they were captured while tryingto desert to the enemy. The weather continued cold, making picket dutyanything but agreeable. Orders were received fromheadquarters allowing a limited number of furloughsto be granted in each regiment, and those who wereso fortunate to obtain one availed themselves of theopportunity to visit home before active operations inthe field commenced. January 19th.—Col. Richardson resigns and Col.John J. Coppinger takes command. February ist.—All of the cavalry in the depart-ment of the Shenandoah were reviewed by Gen. P.H. Sheridan. About 10,000 participated, making abrilliant spectacle. February 2d.—The 15th received Sharp\s car-bines, and were then fully armed and equipped. 2: m > W73
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/ YOHK 1 FIFTEENTH NEW YORK CAVALRY. 65 February 17th.—Tlie regiment had a snowballfight with the 8th New York cavalry, and the nextday turned their attention to the ist Vermont cavalr)%driving them out of their camp and causing them tosurrender. On the 24th and 25th of February the regimentwas busily engaged in sharpening their sabres, anindication that hostilities were to begin soon. Orderswere also received to pack up and be ready for anothermove. Five days rations of pork and hard tack withten of coffee and sugar were issued to each man andeach horse was to carry thirty pounds of grain. Februar)^ 26th.—The Third Division was review-ed by Gen. Geo. A. Custer, and orders issued to bri-gade and regimental commanders for a forward move-ment the next day. 66 FIFTEENTH NEW YORK CAVALRY.

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