Mike Thompson, ...re: AQM Major Cabell mentioned in 41 of 581 Wells's Battn. records listed on
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http://www.bourlandcivilwar.com/WellsBattn.htm
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Did the “Mj. Cabell” mentioned in 41 of the 581 soldiers’ archival records listed in Wells’ Battalion represent “Algemon Sydney Cabell” or his brother, “William Lewis Cabell”?
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Fact: "appointed Major and QM on May 1, 1863, to rank Feb. 16, 1863" ... Below are four sample records that mention “Mj. Cabell.”
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Armstrong, Robert H.: Enlisted 18 Nov 61 at Ft Arbuckle by Mercer Fain for 3 yrs. A PVT in Co ’A’/Scanland’s Sqd. Paid 30 Sep 62. On detached service, QM Dept. 23 Jan 63 by order of MJ Cabell. A PVT in Co ’A’/Well’s Rgt. Apr 65 muster states detach. as teamster 6 Mar, Choctaw Nation.
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Pope, John M.: Enlisted 18 Apr 63 at Bonham, TX, by LT Harshaw for 3 yrs. A PVT in Co’A’/ Scanland’s Sqd. [Note: CSR states paid 30 Sep 62, though he enlisted 1863.] Muster for period 30 Jun 62-30 Jun 63 states on detach. serv. QM Dept. (pay receipt cards for period 24 Jun-31 Aug 63 as teamster at Ft Washita) by order of Mj Cabell. A PVT in Co’A’/Wells’ Rgt. Apr 65 muster states detach. As wheelwright, Choctaw Nation 24 Jun 63 by order of BG Steele.
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Smith, James M.: Enlisted 1 Mar 62 at Trinity Mills by F.M. Wigginton for 3 yrs. A PVT in Co’B’/ Scanland’s Sqd. Paid 30 Sep 62. Muster for period 30 Jun 62-30 Jun 63 states on detach. serv. teaming for QM Dept., Bonham, TX, by order of Mj Cabell. A PVT in Co’B’/Wells’ Rgt. Apr 65 muster states detailed as teamster, Choctaw Nation 1 Feb 63 by order of BG Cooper.
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Sparkman, John: Enlisted 1 Mar 62 at Trinity Mills by F.M. Wigginton for 3 yrs. A PVT in Co’B’/ Scanland’s Sqd. Paid 30 Sep 62. Muster for period 30 Jun 62-30 Jun 63 states on detach. serv. teaming for QM Dept. at Bonham, TX, by order of Mj Cabell.
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Below are postings that give specifics of A.S. Cabell's promotions.
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Quoting Mike Thompson:
Ken,
From what I can find A.S. Cabell was appointed Captain QM Dept. appointed Nov. 8 and confirmed Dec. 24, 1861 at Richmond, Va. and reported to Col. A.C. Myers Acting QM CSA. He was tranfered to Steele's Division in 1863 and promoted to Major but this promotion was cancelled and he was assigned as AQM at Bonham,Texas. In July 1864, he appears on the returns of Post of San Antonio,Texas as QM with the rank of Major, he was there until at least Feb. 1865 (last return found).
Mike
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By: Alan Pitts on the Texas messageboard, http://history-sites.com/mb/cw/txcwmb/
Date: Friday, 22 August 2008, 2:29 pm
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Cabell's first appointment as Captain & AQM was dated Nov. 8, 1861. Later appointed Major and QM on May 1, 1863, to rank Feb. 16, 1863, Cabell reported to Brig. Gen. William Steele as Chief QM of the Indian Territory. When the war ended, Major Cabell had been at San Antonio TX as post QM for at least a year.
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Note: David L. Haimerl of Stover MO transcribed these records and I placed them on my website since Bourland’s Regiment patrolled the same area at the same time as some of the companies in Wells’ Battn.
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Any help would be appreciated and posted on:
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http://www.bourlandcivilwar.com/WellsBattn.htm
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Patti, prochette@juno.com
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