Randy is right. You should try to get his records. I found this that may help...

Louisiana Secretary of State
Confederate Pension Applications Index Database
Selected Name Detailed Data

Reel: CP1.24 -- Microdex 1 -- Sequence 32
Target card: CAPPS, LOUISA

Applicant Information & Name Variations:

CAPPS, LOUISA (HINES)
Parish: VERNON -- Pages: 5

Soldier Information & Variations:

CAPPS, S.
State: LA
Branch: CAVALRY
Unit: 2ND REGIMENT (33RD REGIMENT PARTISAN RANGERS)
Company: CO. C
(Above military data is from the War Department.)

CAPPS, SOLOMON

You may want to note that this Company C, listed in this man's file, was called the Natchitoches Rangers. You can learn more about them in Dr. Art Bergeron's Guide To Louisiana Confederate Military Units 1861-1865. You may find more on this man through the Parish records knowing where his company was from.

This man's unit did fight, dismounted, at Mansfield but here is the catch. While your ancestor may have fought there you won't be able to say for certain unless you see where he was present for duty with his unit during that time frame. Of course, if he was wounded that would provide proof. Assuming that his service record is intact. Cavalry units were famous for their poor record keeping.

I am assuming the man listed above is your ancestor because at the National Archives and in Booth's Record of Louisiana Confederate Soldiers he is the only "Capps, S." that is listed in Vincent's 2nd La. Cav.

Again, may I suggest you get this man's Compiled Service Record his Pension Application. You can help support our site by ordering these records through our Military Records & Research Services. Just...