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Item 41006

Camp Armistead’s Regt.

In the field, Nov. 7, 1864

Stamp: Records Division, War Department, Rebel Archives

Ja^s B. Isbill

Capt. Cave^aly Co. H

Armistead’s Regt.

Letter giving the listing

Of Co. H. formally known

As Kennedy’s Co. Showing

It to be comprised of

now conscripts and exempts.

Camp Armistead’s Regt.

Near Blue Mountain, Nov. 7, 64

Cox

With regard to the organization and history of the company formerly known as “^BHJKennedy’s company unattached cavalry,” I respectfully state the following statement of facts. When this company first reported to your Regt. It was commanded by 1^st Lt. D. O. Anderson, Capt. Kennedy having refused as I was informed because of infirm health and advanced age. Lt. Anderson declining promotion, an election for Capt. Was ordered by Lt. Genl Polk at which I was elected Captain of the company, being myself at that time a member of Capt. William’s company of your Regt. The muster roll of Kennedy company showed that it was mustered in the Confederate Service for three years by Maj. Cox, _______ing and _____picking officers. It was composed at the time of muster as I was informed by Lt. Anderson of non-conscripts and exempts and reported to Genl __illow as a supporting force to the “Conscript Beckons(?)” on which duty it remained until ordered to you by Lt. Genl Polk. Of my own personal knowledge since taking command of H company I know that most of the men present are conscripts and exempts. Some have been absent without leave of whom I know nothing but there have been a minimum present at muster. Lt. Anderson being now absent his certificate of facts stated cannot be secured. Some of those lately killed in action and among the few at home I did not know to be conscripts. Having answered your inquiries to the best of knowledge,

I am ____________

Very Respectfully your ol sr

James B. Isbell

Capt. Co. H Armistead’s Regt.