* 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 exempt from active military duty in the field
Company Muster Roll dated July 2, 1864, stationed at Columbus, Georgia, Record of Events
Since the organization of this Company it has been on duty all the time. I consider the services of Capt. Pemberton's company of Cav. invaluable. They perform every duty whether Confederate or State that they are called upon.
G. O. Dawson, Maj., Comdg. Post, Insp'g & Must'g Off.
This Company was organized at the request of Maj. Geo. O. Dawson, Comd't. 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, examples; details and Gov't Contractors, Men permantly [sic] disabled for active service.
A Return of the Post of Columbus, Ga., shows Capt. Pemperton, Pemberton's Cavalry, present for the month of February, 1865
M266: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Georgia