Ken Martin,
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I meant to use this quote: "On detached service, QM Dept. 23 Jan 63 by order of MJ Cabell."
Fact: "appointed Major and QM on May 1, 1863, to rank Feb. 16, 1863".
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Below are 2 records from Wells' Battalion listed on: http://www.bourlandcivilwar.com/WellsBattn.htm
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Armstrong, Robert H. [b-1839 VA; 1860 Grayson Co TX cen]: 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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Armstrong, William T. [b-1839 TN, 1860 Fannin Co TX cen]: Enlisted 17 Dec 61 at Honey Grove by CPT Craven for 3 yrs. A PVT in Co ’G’/22nd Tx Cav Rgt. Transferred to Co ’A’/Scanland’s Sqd 30 Jun 62 by order of COL Taylor. Paid 30 Nov 62. On detached service, QM Dept. 23 Jan 63 by order of M.J. Cabell. A PVT in Co ’A’/Well’s Rgt. Apr 65 muster states detach. as teamster Choctaw Nation May 63 w/o orders. An OK pension app.
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Patti, prochette@Juno.com
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