HISTORICAL NOTES:
At the outbreak of the Civil War Col. John P. Border raised seven companies in San Augustine, Nacog-doches, Sabine, and Shelby counties. They were formed together as Border's Battalion, and he was appointed lieutenant colonel of the unit. The battalion was later joined to Anderson’s battalion to form Thomas Scott Anderson's regiment, of which Border was lieutenant colonel. The date of this consolidation is unknown.
The Official Records make no mention of these units other than as a part of the Confederate Troops. Sometimes Border’s regiment is mentioned as being dismounted. The regiment participated in the Red River Campaign in early 1864 where they reported 564 men present for duty.
FIELD OFFICERS:
Anderson, Scott - Rank in Colonel. Rank out Colonel.
Border, John Pelham - Rank in Lieutenant Colonel. Rank out Lieutenant Colonel.
Lewis, S. J. - Rank in Surgeon. Rank out Surgeon.
Williams, J. M. - Rank in Adjutant. Rank out Adjutant.
Wynne, G. W. - Rank in Ordnance Sergeant. Rank out Ordnance Sergeant.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Brigadier General J. M. Hawes in the defense of Galveston, Texas.
BATTLES:
Red River Campaign
Galveston, Texas
ROSTERS:
Seven companies were raised in San Augustine, Nacogdoches, Sabine, and Shelby counties. Three others were added to make up the regiment.
Bibliography for Research:
Crute, Joseph Units of the Confederate States Army Midlothian, VA: Derwent Books, 1987. Concise summary of the units service.
Hatch, Orin M.Confederate Military History Vol. 7 - Texas Davenport, IA Eastern Digital Resources. First Printed 1899. Atlanta. E484C65.1987v12. Contains numerous, scattered references to Texas units.
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