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Brief History[edit | edit source]
- Organized in September 1863, by consolidating the 32nd and 40th Battalions Virginia Cavalry.
- The unit contained eight companies and served in the Department of Richmond.
- During May 1864, it contained 216 effectives
- June 1864 merged into the 24th Regiment Virginia Cavalry.
- Lieutenant Colonel William T. Robins and Major John R. Robertson were in command.