John Powers, Private, Capt. J. S. Pemberton's Cavalry Company, enlisted July 2, 1864 at Columbus, Georgia by J. S. Pemberton, presence recorded as "not stated" on the only muster roll for the company, dated July 2, 1864 at Columbus, Ga., "Received no pay"

Note: This company was organized by request of Maj. Geo. O. Dawson, Com'dt of the Post, for local defense out of such material as was though clearly exempt from active military duty in the field.

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Record of Events, Capt. J. S. Pemberton's Company, Georgia Cavalry, dated July 2, 1864, stationed at Columbus, Ga.

Since the organization of this company it has been on duty all the time. I consider the service of Capt. Pemberton's Company of Cav. invaluable. They perform every duty whether Confederate or State that they are called upon.
/s/ G. O. Dawson, Maj. Comdg. Post, Insp'g & Must'g Off.

This company was organized by request of Maj. Geo. O. Dawson Com'd of the Post for Local Defense out of such material as was thought clearly exempt from active Military duty in the field, Viz., Men over age, exempts, details and Govt. Contractors. Men formerly permantly disabled for regular active service.

No other records on file.

M266: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Georgia