As of 08/08/2006

Peyton's/Cooper's Battalion Cavalry, State Troops (aka 3rd Battalion, Mississippi State Cavalry)
(Previously identified as RG 9, v. 32)

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Newspaper clipping from the Brandon Republican (Miss.), containing reprint of letter to editor from member of Peyton's battalion expressing his displeasure with the leadership of Colonel Robert C. Wood, Jr., September 12, 1864;
Letter, Colonel Wood to Colonel W.H. McCardle, October 24, 1864, enclosing letter from A.B. Watts to McCardle, September 10, 1864;
Letter, A.B. Watts to Lieutenant Clark, September 30, 1864 (2 copies);
Letter, Robert Salmon to Captain W.M. Chamberlin, June 12, 1864 (2 copies);
Letter, Colonel Wood to Captain A.T. Bowie, June 18, 1864;
Letter, Colonel Wood to Governor Charles Clark, October 12, 1864;
Letter, P.S. Catchings to A.B. Watts, July 4, 1864;
Letters, Captain/Major E.A. Peyton to Colonel McCardle, June 25, July 9, July 11, September 29, October 13, and October 23, 1864, and undated (7 items);
Letters, E.A. Peyton to Governor Charles Clark, June 15, June 24 and June 25, 1864;
Letter (copy), E.A. Peyton to Colonel Wood, June 21, 1864;
Copy of report of Captain Haynes, commanding detachment sent to General Forrest, undated;
Copy of order issued to Brig. General Wirt Adams by Maj. General D.H. Maury, August 10, 1864;
Letter, Captain D.G. Cooper to Colonel W.H. McCardle, July 9, 1864;
Letters, Captain D.G. Cooper to Colonel W.H. McCardle, October 28, 1864.
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Morning report of Peyton's Battalion, September 12, 1864;
Weekly report of Peyton's Battalion, October 22, 1864;
Morning report of the 3rd Battalion Miss. State Cavalry, commanded by Captain D.G. Cooper, October 29, 1864.
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Company A (Captain Pierce's Company)
   Muster roll, April 26, 1864.
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Captain Little's Company
   Certificate testifying to the good character of Captain F.M. Little by M. Cook, Probate Court Clerk of Copiah County, July 6, 1864;
   Letter, Captain F.M. Little to Major E.A. Peyton, June 14, 1864;
   Letter, William P. Dulaney to Governor Charles Clark, reporting ill treatment of citizens by members of Captain Little's Company, June 10, 1864;
   Letter, Captain D.G. Cooper to Captain F.M. Little, April 24, 1864;
   Order of Major E.A. Peyton to Captain F.M. Little to destroy distilleries in Simpson County, May 23, 1864;
   Testimonies of various individuals concerning the case against Captain F.M. Little, undated (9 items);
   Testimonies pertaining to the mustering-in of G.W. Ross, ca. 1864 (3 items).
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Captain Little's Company
   Testimonies of various individuals concerning the case against Captain Little, undated (6 items);
   Muster roll, undated.
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Captain Cooper's Company:
   Muster roll, January 15, 1864 to July 10, 1864;
   Muster roll, October 31, 1864 (includes post-war remarks concerning formation of company and the wartime service of Captain/Major D.G. Cooper).
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Captain Yerger's Company:
   Muster roll, undated.
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