Historical Notes:
The Mississippi 2nd Cavalry Battalion ~ Brewer's was Organized from Alabama and Mississippi companies late 1861, Maj. Richard H. Brewer; consolidated May 1862 with 3 companies of the 1st (Beall's) Alabama Cavalry Battalion and was designated 8th (Wade's) Confederate Cav. Regiment.Officers:
Maj. Richard H. Brewer
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