History of the First U.S. Cavalry, 1833-1906 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 edition. Excerpt: ... Capturedtwo ponies. I ' ' '-' ' ' " " " ' ' i I On December 16, Lieutenant Moseley Iwith detachment Troop I-struck handof about Ione hundrediand twenIty=five' insurgents at San Isidro, ' killing seven, pursuing balance"into the-mountains. ' IOne horse wounded. ' " ' " On December 19, 1901, Lieutenant Tilford with detachment Troop D located cuartel on Mt. Bonai, killed seventeen'i'nsurgents, 'wou1rded one'andcaptured two, sixteen rifies and fourteen bolos." I-1" '-' ""-" " " " =" ' ' In August, 1901; Troop F was relieved from dutyat Fort IKeogh, Montana, and proceeded to Fort Yellowstone, Wyoming, for station, and in November, Troop H left Fort Meade, S. D., and took station at Fort Keogh, Mont. From January to April 18, 1902, the troops of the First and Third Squadrons in the Philippines, with Colonel Wells commanding the Column, were in the field constantly in General Bell's various expeditions after Malvar. This period was characterized by the many surrenders of men and arms of the insurgents and the large amount of food supplies taken. During the period of the reconcentration, food supplies for the people were distributed by the regiment from Batangas, for the major part of the province. On March 1, 1902, Lieutenant Fitch with detachment Troop D, captured four armed soldiers at Barrio Tubig. On March 15, 1902, Lieutenant Gleaves with detachment Troop B, struck insurgents on Mt. Maquiling, killing four and capturing one lieutenant, one corporal, four rifles and two revolvers.. On March 18, 1902, Lieutenant Gleaves and detachment Troop B, surprised insurgents on Mt. Maquailing. Killed four, wounded one, captured one rifle. On March 23, 1902, ...