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Last Days of the Rebellion / The Second New York Cavalry (Harris' Light) at Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House, April 8 and 9, 1865

By Alanson M. Randol
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A first-hand regimental memoir recounts the cavalry's late-winter movements from Winchester into the Appomattox campaign, participation in rapid raids and pitched encounters culminating at Appomattox Station and Court House. It narrates the capture of three supply trains, fierce attempts to seize the Lynchburg pike against entrenched infantry and artillery, repeated mounted charges, a night assault that broke a rebel battery, and the chaos and bravery of officers and troopers under Custer's command. Tactical details, marches, skirmishes, and the regiment's perspective on how these operations helped block the enemy's retreat are presented with soldierly immediacy.

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Alanson M. Randol

Alanson M. Randol was a military officer and author known for his detailed account of the Civil War, particularly focusing on the actions of the Second New York Cavalry at Appomattox. His notable work, "Last Days of the Rebellion / The Second New York Cavalry (Harris' Light) at Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House, April 8 and 9, 1865," provides a firsthand perspective on the final days of the conflict. Randol's writings contribute to the understanding of military history and the experiences of soldiers during this pivotal moment in American history.

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