The United States Dragoon Regiment 1781-1874 P. 4

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PROMOTIONS
February 4th, 1840.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant George A. H. Blake to be captain, 3d December, 1839.
Second Lieutenant Wm. J. Hardie to be first lieutenant, 3d December, 1839.
Ephraim M. Thayer, of the State of Ohio, to be second lieutenant, 29th December, 1839.

Nominated to the Senate for brevet commissions as therein specified.

Captain B. L. Beall, of the 2d Regiment of Dragoons, to be major by brevet, for gallantry and successful services in the war against the Florida Indians, to date from March 15, 1837.

First Lieutenant Ripley A. Arnold, of the 2d Regiment of Dragoons, to be captain by brevet, for gallant conduct in the war against the Florida Indians, to date from April 19, 1842.

I nominate the following persons for appointment in the several regiments of infantry authorized by the act approved February 11, 1847, entitled "An act to raise for a limited t me an additional military force, and for other purposes":

Fowler Hamilton, of New Jersey, and now of the Second Regiment of Dragoons, to be major.

I nominate the following persons for appointment in the regiment of dragoons authorized by the act approved February 11th, 1847.

Edward G. W. Butler, of the State of Louisiana, to be colonel.
William H. Emory, now a captain, to be an additional major.

PROMOTIONS.
March 2, 1857.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Newton C. Givens to be captain, February 28, 1857.
Second Lieutenant Thomas Hight to be first lieutenant, February 28, 1857.
Brevet Second Lieutenant George Jackson, of the First Dragoons, to be second lieutenant, February 28, 1857.

December 14, 1846.
George Gresham, Elizabeth Gresham.

A petition of Elizabeth Gresham, widow and executrix of George Gresham, who was a captain of dragoons in the Pennsylvania continental line in the war of the Revolution, praying for five years' full pay which was due to the said Captain George Gresham for commutation for his services in that war: which was referred to the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions.

Promotions in the Army of the United States, February 2, 1813.

First Regiment, Light Dragoons.

Captain Nelson Luckett, to be Major, January 20, 1813.
First Lieutenant William Little John, to be Captain.
First Lieutenant George Haig, to be Captain.
Second Lieutenant Dillon Thomas, to be First Lieutenant.
Second Lieutenant Francis S. Belton, to be First Lieutenant.
Cornet Owen Ransom, to be Second Lieutenant.
Cornet Thomas Heriot, to be Second Lieutenant.

JANUARY 23, 1798.
John F. Randolph, John B. Girardeau.

A petitions of John F. Randolph, and of John B. Girardeau, were presented to the House and read, respectively praying compensation for the services of themselves and their companies of militia dragoons, on expeditions against the Indians, in the years one thousand seven hundred and ninety three, and one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six, by orders from the Governor of the State of Georgia.

PROMOTIONS.
March 11, 1861.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Brevet Second Lieutenant Josiah H. Kellogg to be second lieutenant, January 8, 1861.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Brevet Second Lieutenant Wesley Merritt to be second lieutenant, January 28, 1861.

A Board Of War, July 28th, 1778.

Captain Bartholomew Van Herr, Captain of a Troop of Light Dragoons, appointed to act in the Department of Provost Marshal, having represented to the Board, that he has made repeated Endeavours to enlist Men into his Troop, but finds it impossible to do it at the Continental Bounty, and the Board being convinced of the great Utility of this Corps and that their Services are immediately wanted for the Support of the Discipline of the Army and Police of the Camp,
Resolved, That if any of the states, in which Captain Bartholomew Van Herr shall recruit, for his troops of marechasseurs, shall give to persons inlisting in the same, for three years, or during the war, the bounty allowed by the State, in addition to the continental bounty, the men so furnished, not being inhabitants of any other of the United States, shall be credited to the quota of the State in which they shall be enlisted.

Appointments. Second Regiment of Light Dragoons, July 22, 1813.

Edward Ross, Captain, 23d April, 1813, Pennsylvania.
Thomas J. Harrison, First Lieutenant, 20th March, 1813, Virginia.

Appointment as second lieutenants in the Regular Army of the United States, August 1, 1861.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

John Andrew Shulze, of Pennsylvania.
Charles Stewart Brooks, of California.
Edwin V. Sumner, jr., at large.
Second Regiment of Dragoons.
E. M. Coats, of Illinois.
James W. Duke, of Kentucky.

Regular promotions in the Army of the United States since the date of the last list submitted to the Senate, December 17, 1847.

Second Lieutenant John W. Davidson, to be 1st lieutenant, January 8, 1848.

Appointments in the eleven regiments added to the Regular Army of the United States by the act approved July 29, 1861.

Third Regiment of Cavalry.

Captain Isaiah N. Moore, of the First Dragoons, to be captain, April 20, 1861.
First Lieutenant David McM. Gregg, of the First Dragoons, to be captain, May 14, 1861.
Second Lieutenant James S. Brisbin, of the First Dragoons, to be captain.
First Lieutenant John H. Mizner, of the Second Dragoons, to be first lieutenant, May 9, 1861.

Twelfth Regiment of Infantry.

First Sergeant Edward Ball, of Company H, First Dragoons, to be second lieutenant, May 14, 1861.

Sixteenth Regiment of Infantry.

First Lieutenant Ebenezer Gay, Second Regiment of Dragoons, to be captain, May 14, 1861.

January 18, 1848.
George Cassidy.

The petition of George Cassidy, late a private in Captain S. B. Thornton's United States dragoons, praying for a pension, in consideration of wounds and disabilities incurred by a fall from his horse, while on drill, in the service of the United States.

PROMOTIONS
December 3, 1838.

Adjutant-General's Department.

First Lieutenant Henry S. Turner, of the 1st Regiment of Dragoons, to be assistant adjutant general with the brevet rank of captain of cavalry, 17th November.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Second Lieutenant William Hardia to be first lieutenant, 1st December, 1838.
Robert O. Asheton, late sergeant major, to be second lieutenant, 31st July, 1838.
William J. Newton, of Virginia, to be 2d Lieutenant, 1st August, 1838.
W. H. Saunders, of Virginia, to be 2d lieutenant, 1st August, 1838.

REGULAR PROMOTIONS.
December 6, 1852.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Brevet Second Lieutenant David Bell to be second lieutenant, October 9, 1852.

REGULAR APPOINTMENTS.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant John W. T. Gardiner to be captain, October 9, 1851.
Second Lieutenant John Adams to be first lieutenant, October 9, 1851.
Second Lieutenant Thomas F. Castor to be first lieutenant, October 9, 1851.
Brevet Second Lieutenant William T. Magruder to be second lieutenant, October 9, 1851.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Robert Ransom to be second lieutenant, October 9, 1851.

PROMOTIONS
December 11, 1839.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Second Lieutenant Philip Kearney to be 1st lieutenant, 22d July, 1839.
Cadet Charles Wickliffe to be second lieutenant, 1st July, 1839.
Cadet Edgar B. Gaither to be second lieutenant, 1st July, 1839.
James H. Carleton, of the State of Maine, to be 2d lieutenant, 18th October, 1839.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Second Lieutenant Seth B. Thornton to be 1st lieutenant, 26th November, 1837.
Second Lieutenant Charles A. May to be 1st lieutenant, 15th December, 1837.
Cadet John H. Hill to be 2d lieutenant, 1st July, 1839.
Albert Lowry, of the State of Pennsylvania, to be 2d lieutenant, 19th October, 1839.

December 27, 1816.
Jonas Fauche.

A petition of Jonas Fauche, stating that in the years 1793, and 1794, he commanded a troop of militia dragoons, in the service of the United States, during which time the said troop furnished themselves with arms, horses, camp equipage, and clothing, he prays that himself and the men under his command may be allowed and paid such compensation for their services, and the use and risk of their equipments.

MARCH 15, 1814.
John Deitz, William Lewis.

A petition of John Deitz and William Lewis, praying compensation for services rendered as dragoons in the campaign on the Wabash river, in the year 1811.

January 21, 1848.
F. Hamilton, Anna Hamilton.

The petition of Anna Hamilton, widow of F. Hamilton, deceased, late 1st lieutenant in the United States dragoons, praying for a pension, in consideration of the premature death of her late husband, caused by exposure in an unhealthy climate, while in the service of the United States.

June 30, 1856.
Thomas O. Selby.

The petition of Thomas O. Selby, praying compensation for injuries to his property by a battalion of United States dragoons which was encamped thereon in California, in the year 1852.

List of officers proposed for brevet promotion, June 8, 1844.

Colonel Stephen W. Kearny, of the First Regiment of Dragoons, to be brigadier-general by brevet, for long, valuable, and distinguished services on the Indian frontiers, and as commander of a military department, to date from January 1, 1844.

Colonel David E. Twiggs, of the 2d Regiment of Dragoons, to be brigadier general by brevet, for meritorious services in Florida and gallant conduct at the battle of Locha Hatchee, to date from January 24, 1838.

Brevet Colonel William S. Harney (lieutenant-colonel of the 2d Regiment of Dragoons August 15, 1836, and colonel by brevet December 7, 1840), to be colonel by brevet, for gallant and meritorious services in Florida and distinguished conduct at the battles of Fort Mellon and Locha Hatchee, to date from February 8, 1837.

Capt. Lloyd J. Beall, of the 2d Regiment of Dragoons, to be major by brevet, for gallant and meritorious services in the campaigns against the Florida Indians, and particularly near Fort Jupiter in March, 1838, Canopahaw prairie in 1838, and at Lake Hapopka in February, 1839, to date from March 21, 1838.

Captain Charles A. May, of the 2d Regiment of Dragoons (captain February 2d, 1841), to be capt in by brevet, for gallant and meritorious Conduct in the campaigns in Florida, and highly distinguished conduct at the battles of Fort Mellon and Locha Hatchee, to date from February 8, 1837.

December 8, 1874.
Jonathan G. Lang.

The petition of Jonathan G. Lang, late of Company B, First Regiment of United States dragoons, praying to be allowed a pension.

December 30, 1816.
Robert J. Lowry.

The committee on Pensions and Revolutionary Claims be instructed to inquire into the expediency of placing on the pension list Robert J. Lowry, first lieutenant in the Amite troop of Mississippi dragoons.

JUNE 6, 1777
Henry Wynkoop.

there is due to Henry Wynkoop, Esqr. for board and nursing Lieutenant Simon Wilmot, of the 16 regiment of Queen's light dragoons, who was wounded and taken prisoner at Princeton, 3 January last, for nine weeks and two days, at two dollars per week, 20 51/90 dollars.

January 6, 1817.
James Heard.

The committee on Pensions and Revolutionary Claims, be directed to inquire into the expediency of placing on the pension list, James Heard, a lieutenant of dragoons in the revolutionary army.

March 19, 1816
Pensions and Revolutionary Claims.

The committee on Pensions and Revolutionary Claims, be instructed to inquire into the expediency of placing on the pension list, Robert Lowry, first lieutenant in the Amite troop, and Charles Jordan and Levi Harris, privates in the Jefferson troop, of Mississippi dragoons.

Appointments, 1812.

Virginia -James V. Ball, Captain, Light Dragoon.

January 17, 1833.
John L. Elbert.

the petition of John L. Elbert, late a lieutenant of light dragoons in the service of the United States, praying to be reimbursed for the loss of a horse in said service.

January 29, 1834.
William Keller.

The Committee on Invalid Pensions be instructed to inquire into the expediency of increasing the pension of William Keller, of Bedford county, in the State of Pennsylvania a soldier in the United States dragoons, and an officer in the army of the United States in the late war with Great Britain.

January 6, 1847.
J. S. K. Reeves.

The petition of J. S. K. Reeves, a lieutenant in the army, performing the duties of adjutant at the Military Academy at West Point, praying to be placed on the same footing, as to pay and emoluments, with adjutants of dragoons.

PROMOTIONS, December 26, 1843.

Regiment of Dragoons.

Brevet 2d Lieutenant Patrick Noble to be second lieutenant, December 31, 1843.

Appointments, 1814.

Maryland, John Mercer, Cornet, Light Dragoon.

REGULAR PROMOTIONS, March 9, 1853.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant John W. T. Gardiner to be captain October 9, 1851.
Second Lieutenant John Adams to be first lieutenant, October 9, 1851.
Second Lieutenant Thomas F. Castor to be first lieutenant, October 9, 1851.
Second Lieutenant Orren Chapman to be first lieutenant, February 1, 1853.
Brevet Second Lieutenant William T. Magruder to be second lieutenant, October 9, 1851.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Robert Ransom, junior, to be second lieutenant, October 9, 1851.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Robert Johnston to be second lieutenant, February 1, 1853.

Promotions in the United States Army--Peace Establishment, December 31, 1811.

Regiment of Light Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Silas Halsey, promoted to Captain.
Second Lieutenant Joseph Kean, promoted to First Lieutenant.
Second Lieutenant Henry Whiting, promoted to First Lieutenant.

PROMOTIONS, July 7th, 1838.

Captain Thomas Swords, of the 1st Regiment of Dragoons, to be assistant quartermaster, with the rank of captain (to be No. 4).

First Lieutenant B. A. Territt, of the 1st Regiment of Dragoons, to be assistant quartermaster, with the rank of captain (to be No. 19).

January 5, 1847.
James W. Schaumburg.

The memorial of James W. Schaumburg, in relation to his claim to rank as an officer in the first regiment of United States dragoons.

Promotions and appointments, February 27, 1811.

Regiment of Light Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Seleck Osborn, to be promoted to Captain.
Second Lieutenant Elijah Boardman, to be promoted to First Lieutenant.
Second Lieutenant John Hollingshead, to be promoted to First Lieutenant.

FEBRUARY 4, 1803.
William Benson.

A petition of William Benson, praying the liquidation and settlement of a claim for the balance of pay, and the depreciation thereon, for his services as a soldier in the first Virginia regiment of light dragoons, on Continental establishment, from the month of June, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-eight, until the month of January, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-nine.

Appointment, February 15th, 1814.

Rifle Regiments.

Joseph Selden, Captain in the 2d Light Dragoons, to be Major.

Promotions, 1813.

Light Dragoons.

Frederick H. Lissenhoof, Cornet, May 20, 1813.
Samuel H. Littlejohn, Surgeon’s mate, April 3, 1813.
Robert H. Craig 2nd., Lieut. March 18, 1813.
Thomas Barton, 3rd. Lieut., March 13, 1813.
Daniel Bartling, 3rd., Lieut. March 23, 1813.
Andrew Mc’Farland, 3rd., Lieut. April 29, 1813.
James Martion, 3rd., Lieut. April 29, 1813.
James Trippe, 3rd., 3rd., Lieut. April 29, 1813.
Harman A. Hays, 3rd., Lieut. April 29, 1813.
Armstrong M’Kinney, April 29, 1813.
Benjamin Bird, 3rd., Lieut. April 29, 1813.
Clinton Wright, 3rd., Lieut. April 29, 1813.
Hugh Sterling, 3rd., Lieut. April 29, 1813.
Charlton Clarkson, 3rd., Lieut. April 30, 1813.
John Hoomes, 3rd., May 20, 1813.
John Elbert, Cornet, April 29, 1813.
John E. Louden, Cornet, May 10, 1813.
Thomas S. Bracken, Cornet, May 16, 1813.
Samuel Riddle, Cornet, May 20, 1813.

Appointments in the Army of the United States, March 2, 1797.

Dragoons.

James V. Ball, Lieutenant.
Paul McDermot.
William Steele, Surgeon's Mate.

FEBRUARY 19, 1803.
John F. Randolph, Randolph M'Gillis.

A petition of John F. Randolph and Randolph M'Gillis, in behalf of themselves and others, was presented to the House and read, praying the liquidation and settlement of a claim for the services of a detachment of militia dragoons of Camden county, in the State of Georgia, employed for the defensive protection of the frontier inhabitants of the said State against the hostile incursions of the Indians, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety three.

JANUARY 24, 1814.
Colonel James Simrall.

A petition of the Officers of the first regiment of Volunteer Light Dragoons, from the State of Kentucky, under the command of Lieut. Colonel James Simrall, praying compensation for horses lost in the service of the united States.

PROMOTIONS, June 14, 1858.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Lieutenant-Colonel Philip H. G. Cooke to be colonel, June 14, 1858.
Major Marshal S. Howe to be lieutenant-colonel June 14, 1858.
Captain Lawrence P. Graham to be major, June 14, 1858.
First Lieutenant William D. Smith to be captain, June 4, 1858.
First Lieutenant Samuel H. Starr to be captain, June 14, 1858.
Second Lieutenant George A. Gordon to be first lieutenant, June 4, 1858.
Second Lieutenant John Mullins to be first lieutenant, June 14, 1858.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Thomas J. Berry to be second lieutenant June 4, 1858.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Charles J. Walker to be second lieutenant, June 14, 1858.

February 11, 1852.
Benjamin S. Roberts.

The memorial of Benjamin S. Roberts, praying to be allowed the pay and emoluments of a lieutenant of dragoons from the time he was discharged from the army to the time of his appointment as a lieutenant of mounted riflemen

Appointment in the Army of the United States, March 22, 1861.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Theophilus T. Rodenbough, of Pennsylvania, to be second lieutenant.

April 10, 1788.
Moore Faunt Le Ray.

the Petition of Moore Faunt Le Ray late a Major in the Regiment of Light Dragoons, Commanded by Col. Stephen Moylan Beg leave to Report.

That the Petitioner stands charged with the Sum of Three thousand Dollars, received by him from the Military Chest in the year 1777, which sum he alledges to have laid out for the recruiting and equiping the Troop, which he commanded during the War, in the Fourth Regiment of Light Dragoons commanded by that Officer; and that he had delivered up the Accounts and Vouchers of his disbursments in the year 1779, to Col. Moylan who had neglected to return the same to the Pay Office.

That it is stated to this Board by the Commissioner of Army Accounts that Col. Moylan had received from the United States sundry sums for the use of his Regiment, for the expenditure of which he had rendered no accounts, although frequently applied to for the purpose; and that this neglect has induced the Commissioner, in the Settlement of the Accounts of the Officers of his Regiment to make Stoppages, in order to cover any balance which might be due from them on account of advances received from Colonel Moylan.

On the above Memorial; the Board beg leave to observe that it would be improper to attempt any redress of the grievance complained of by the Memorialist, before Col. Moylan has rendered his Accounts and Vouchers of the Advances made by him to the Officers of his Regiment; more especially as the Petitioner has it in his power to bring Colo Moylan to Account by legal process provided he can sufficiently establish the delivery of his accounts and vouchers, as stated in his Memorial.

They are further of opinion that the Commissioner of Army Accounts should, without delay, take the necessary measures for bringing Colonel Moylan to account for the sums advanced to him, in order that Justice may be done to the United States as well as the Officers of his Regiment, whose Accounts through his neglect are still open.
Under these circumstances, they submit to the consideration of Congress the following Resolve,
That the petition of Moore Faunt Le Rey together with the Report of the Board of Treasury on the same, be referred to the Commissioner of Army Accounts to take Order.
All which is humbly submitted
Samuel Osgood.
Walter Livingston.
Arthur Lee.
April 12th . 1788.

Appointment in the Army.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

John A. Wilcox, of the District of Columbia, to be second lieutenant.

December 8, 1856.
Mary C. Hamilton, Fowler Hamilton.

The petition of Mary C. Hamilton, widow of Fowler Hamilton, late a captain of dragoons in the army, praying a renewal of the pension heretofore allowed here; which was referred to the Committee on Pensions.

At a Board of War,April 22nd, 1779.
Monsr De Guijon.

Monsr De Guijon, a Lieutenant of Dragoons in the service of France, was sent from York Town with General McIntosh to be employed as he thought proper. He acted as a Lieutenant in a Regiment at Fort Pitt. General McIntosh represents his conduct in a favorable point of view. He now applies for farther employment; but on being told he cannot have it, he agrees to return to France, if furnished with some means to get there. The Board being of opinion that it is better to grant him a sum of money to enable him to embark than to retain him here at expence of the United States, beg leave to report:
That the sum ofdollars be paid to Monsr De Guijon to enable him to prosecute his voyage to France, it being impracticable to employ him in the service of these States consistent with the present arrangement of the Army.

January 13, 1845.
William D. Clayton.

The petition of Frederick Roach, administrator of William D. Clayton, deceased, late a private of dragoons, praying an additional allowance of his pay.

Promotions, April 30, 1810.

Regiment of Light Dragoons.

Lieutenant Colonel Leonard Covington, to be promoted to Colonel.
Major Electus Backus, to be promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.
Captain Jacint Lavall, to be promoted to Major.
First Lieutenant Bille Williams, to be promoted to Captain.
First Lieutenant Thomas A. Helmes, to be promoted to Captain.
First Lieutenant Arthur P. Hayne, to be promoted to Captain.
First Lieutenant Asa Morgan, to be promoted to Captain.
Second Lieutenant Silas Halsey, to be promoted to First Lieutenant.
Second Lieutenant Samuel M. Lee, to be promoted to First Lieutenant.
Second Lieutenant Alexander Cummings, to be promoted to First Lieutenant.
Second Lieutenant William Littlejohn, to be promoted to First Lieutenant.
Second Lieutenant George Haig, to be promoted to First Lieutenant.
Cornet Levi Hukill, to be promoted to First Lieutenant.
Cornet Elijah Boardman, to be promoted to Second Lieutenant.
Cornet John Hollingshead, to be promoted to Second Lieutenant.
Cornet Joseph Kean, to be promoted to Second Lieutenant.
Cornet Henry Whiting, to be promoted to Second Lieutenant.
Cornet Robert P. McKelvey, to be promoted to Second Lieutenant.
Cornet George Birch, to be promoted to Second Lieutenant.

January 19, 1837.
Henry Childs.

The petition of Henry Childs, of Maryland late a private in the regiment of dragoons, who has been discharged for a disability received while in the performance of his duty, praying a pension.

Promotion in the Army of the United States, August 2, 1852.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Brevet Second Lieutenant Ben Hardin Helm to be second lieutenant, March 31, 1852.

Regular promotions, February 8, 1861.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant William T. Magruder to be captain, January 8, 1861.
Second Lieutenant John T. Mercer to be first lieutenant, January 8, 1861.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Charles H. Tyler to be captain, January 28, 1861.
Second Lieutenant Brockholst Livingston to be first lieutenant, January 28, 1861.

January 21, 1825.
James A. M'Clelland.

The Committee of Claims be instructed to inquire into the expediency of granting compensation to James A. M'Clelland, late a captain of light dragoons, for certain expenditures, losses, &c. during the late war.

PROMOTIONS, January 8, 1846.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Second Lieutenant Reuben P. Campbell to be first lieutenant, November 3, 1845.

PROMOTIONS, February 1, 1853.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Second Lieutenant Orren Chapman to be first lieutenant, February 1, 1853.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Robert Johnston to be second lieutenant, February 1, 1853.

January 5, 1819.
John Caldwell.

A petition of John Caldwell, of the city of Montreal, in the province of Canada, late a cornet in the second regiment of dragoons, praying compensation for property destroyed in Plattsburg by order of general Macomb, in the late war with Great Britain.

REGULAR PROMOTIONS IN THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES, May 14, 1850.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Second Lieutenant James H. Hawes to be first lieutenant, January 13, 1850.

August 7, 1780.

Officers and privates, so serving as volunteer horsemen in the southern department, during the present campaign, shall be intitled to the same pay and rations as officers and privates of the continental light dragoons, with an addition of one-sixth of a dollar in specie, or other money equivalent, per day, for the use of their horses; such pay, rations, and allowance, to commence from the time of their arrival at head quarters, or joining any detachment of the southern army, by order of Major General Gates; provided that such horsemen shall engage to serve during the campaign, or at least for the term of four months, after they shall join the army, or a detachment thereof, unless sooner discharged.
That, if any horses belonging to such volunteers shall be killed or unavoidably lost, while in actual service, Congress will credit the State to which the owners of such horses belonged for the value; provided, that such horses shall have been properly valued, on oath, agreeably to the laws of the said states, as in cases of horses impressed, and that the valuation do not exceed one hundred dollars in specie for one horse.

The President of the United States.

Robert Worthington, confirmed on the 29th instant, Cornet 2d Dragoons, should be Richard Worthington.

April 8, 1852.
S. D. Sturgis.

The petition of S. D. Sturgis, a lieutenant of dragoons, praying additional compensation for the time he served in California.

PROMOTIONS, December 10, 1858.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Second Lieutenant William D. Pender to be first lieutenant, May 17, 1858.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Samuel F. Ferguson, of the Second Dragoons, to be second lieutenant.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Marcus A. Reno to be second lieutenant.

PROMOTIONS, December 9th, 1846.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant William N. Greer to be captain, August 23, 1846.

January 16, 1855.
James W. Schaumburg.

The memorial of James W. Schaumburg, claiming to be a commissioned officer in the first regiment of Dragoons, praying to be allowed the undrawn pay and emoluments attached to the several grades, to which he was entitled by regular promotion and withheld from him, as he alleges, by an arbitrary and unjust exclusion from the service

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PROMOTIONS.
December 23, 1841.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Second Lieutenant Thomas McCrate to be 1st lieutenant, 29th January, 1839.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Leonidas Jenkins to be 2d lieutenant, 31st December, 1841.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Nathan Darling to be captain, 15th December, 1841.
Second Lieutenant John H. Hill to be 1st lieutenant, 8th October, 1841.
Second Lieutenant Albert Lowry to be 1st lieutenant, 15th December, 1841.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Philip W. McDonald to be 2d lieutenant, 8th October, 1841.
Brevet 2d Lieutenant Patrick Calhoun to be 2d lieutenant, 15th December, 1841.

Appointments in the Army of the United States, March 23, 1814.

George Watts, 3d Lieutenant 2d Dragoons, to be 2d Lieutenant in the 3d regiment of Rifle men; to rank from the 17th March, 1814.
Henry Stone, Cornet, 2d., Dragoon.

Appointments in the Army of the United States, July 10, 1797.

Dragoons.

Stephen G. Simmons, Lieutenant
Charles Warfield, Cornet
William Tharp, Cornet

First Regiment of Infantry.

William H. Harrison, Captain
Nicholas Rosencrantz, Lieutenant
John Alexander Davidson, Ensign
Lemuel Lane, Ensign

Second Regiment of Infantry.

Jacob Kingsbury, Major
Benjamin Rand, Lieutenant
Peter P. Schuyler, Ensign
John Whipple, Ensign
John Vischer, Ensign

Third Regiment of Infantry.

William R. Boote, Ensign
Samuel Parmele, Ensign

Fourth Regiment of Infantry.

Benjamin Lockwood, Captain,
John Wallington, Lieutenant
Samuel Crutchfield, Ensign
John Campbell, Ensign
Richard Campbell, Ensign

The following list of officers for regular promotion in the Army of the United States, April 13, 1860.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant David H. Hastings to be captain, January 9, 1860.
Second Lieutenant Benjamin F. Davis to be first lieutenant, January 9, 1860.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Samuel McKee to be second lieutenant, January 9, 1860.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Eugene M. Baker, of the 2d Regiment of Dragoons, to be second lieutenant, February 28, 1860.

December 17, 1847.
Promotions and Appointments in the Army of the United States, since the adjournment of the Senate in March last.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Philip Kearney to be captain, December 6, 1846.
First Lieutenant Robert H. Chilton to be captain, December 6, 1846.
First Lieutenant Daniel H. Rucker to be captain, February 7, 1847.
First Lieutenant Andrew J. Smith to be captain, February 16, 1847.
First Lieutenant James H. Carleton to be captain, February 16, 1847.
Second Lieutenant Abraham Buford to be first lieutenant, December 6, 1846.
Second Lieutenant Patrick Noble to be first lieutenant, December 6, 1846.
Second Lieutenant Henry W. Stanton to be first lieutenant, February 7, 1847.
Second Lieutenant Rufus Ingalls to be first lieutenant, February 16, 1847.
Second Lieutenant Cave J. Couts to be first lieutenant, February 16, 1847. .
Second Lieutenant Joseph H. Whittlesey to be first lieutenant, October 18, 1847. Brevet Second Lieutenant Clarendon J. L. Wilson to be second lieutenant, December 6, 1846.
Brevet Second Lieutenant John Adams to be second lieutenant, December 6, 1846.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Thomas F. Castor, of the Second Regiment of Dragoons, to be second lieutenant, December 6, 1846.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Orren Chapman, of the Second Regiment of Dragoons, to be second lieutenant, February 7, 1847.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Oliver H. P. Taylor to be second lieutenant, February 16, 1847. Brevet Second Lieutenant Samuel D. Sturgis, of the Second Regiment of Dragoons, to be second lieutenant, February 16, 1847.
Brevet Second Lieutenant George Stoneman, jr., to be second lieutenant, July 12, 1847. Brevet Second Lieutenant George F. Evans to be second lieutenant, October 18, 1847.
Second Regiment of Dragoons.
First Lieutenant Ripley A. Arnold to be captain, August 18, 1847.
Second Lieutenant Philip W. McDonald to be first lieutenant, March 3, 1847.
Second Lieutenant Patrick Calhoun to be first lieutenant, July 29, 1847.
Second Lieutenant Elias K. Kane to be first lieutenant, August 18, 1847.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Thomas J. Wood to be second lieutenant, December 2, 1846.
Brevet Second Lieutenant James Oakes to be second lieutenant, July 29, 1847.
Brevet Second Lieutenant William D. Smith to be second lieutenant, August 18, 1847.
Third Regiment of Dragoons.
First Lieutenant Walter H. Jenifer to be captain, July 16, 1847.
Second Lieutenant William Walker to be first lieutenant, July 16, 1847.

APPOINTMENTS.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Arthur D. Tree, of Pennsylvania, late sergeant major, to be second lieutenant, May 20, 1847.

Third Regiment of Dragoons.

William H. Polk, of Tennessee, to be major, August 31, 1847.
John W. Martin, of Virginia, to be second lieutenant, July 21, 1847.
Robert E. Haslitt, of Maryland, to be second lieutenant, July 21, 1847.
Andrew J. Dom, of Missouri, to be second lieutenant, August 28, 1847.
Elisha E. Camp (recruit of the Second Regiment of Dragoons) to be second lieutenant, August 28, 1847.
Robert J. Barnett, of Missouri, to be second lieutenant, September 9, 1847.
James Anderson, of Tennessee, to be second lieutenant, September 9, 1847.

PROMOTIONS.
August 7, 1846.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Lieutenant-Colonel Richard B. Mason to be colonel, June 30, 1846.
Major Clifton Wharton, to be lieutenant-colonel, June 30, 1846.
Captain Eustace Trenor to be major, June 30, 1846.
First Lieutenant Abraham R. Johnston, to be captain, June 30, 1846.
First Lieutenant Philip R. Thompson to be captain, June 30, 1846.
Second Lieutenant Leonidas Jenkins to be first lieutenant, June 30, 1846.
Second Lieutenant John Love to be first lieutenant, June 30, 1846.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Delos B. Sacket, of the Second Regiment of Dragoons, to be second lieutenant, June 30, 1846.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Joseph McElvain to be second lieutenant, June 30, 1846.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Lieutenant-Colonel William S. Harney to be colonel, June 30, 1846.
Major Thomas T. Fauntleroy to be lieutenant-colonel, June 30, 1846.
Captain Edwin V. Sumner, of the First Regiment of Dragoons, to be major, June 30, 1846.

List of graduates of the Military Academy recommended for appointment in the Army of the United States, in conformity with the fourth section of the act making further provision for the Corps of Engineers, approved April 29, 1812:

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Cadet David S. Stanley to be brevet second lieutenant, July 1, 1852.

Washington, July 2, 1852.
To the Senate of the United States:

For the reason assigned in the accompanying communication of the Secretary of War, I desire the consent of the Senate to the correction of the cleric error in the name of Lieutenant Holliday of the Second Regiment of Dragoons, as therein proposed.


Washington, July 2, 1852.
War Department, July 2, 1852.

The name of Lieutenant Holliday, of the 2d Dragoons, having been incorrectly written in the list of nominations for regular promotions in the Army dated December 19, 1851, and confirmed by the Senate the 28th ultimo, I have the honor to propose a correction of the clerical error by the substitution of the name of Jonas P. Holliday instead of "John P. Holiday."

To the President of the United States.
Adjutant General's Office,
Washington, July 2, 1852.

Sir: In the list of nominations for regular promotion made to the Senate the 19th of December last the name of Lieutenant Holliday, of the Second Dragoons, was given as John P. Holiday (in which way, owing to a clerical error, it had been borne on the rolls since his graduation), and his nomination was so confirmed by the Senate the 28th ultimo. By a letter, however, recently received from him, it appears his true name is Jonas P. Holliday; and it is therefore respectfully suggested, that the Senate be requested to make this change in their confirmation of his nomination.

Washington City, July 2d, 1852.

The Senate advise and consent to the promotion of Brevet Second Lieutenant Jonas P. Holliday to be second lieutenant in the Second Regiment of United States Dragoons, October 11th, 1851, vice Tree, promoted, the same person having been heretofore erroneously nominated and confirmed by the name of "John P. Holiday."

At A Board Of War, Jan. 7th 1780.
Present Col Pickering, Mr. Peters, Col. Grayson.
The board having taken into consideration the letter from Major Genl Lincoln of Dec. the 2d 1779, referred to them by Congress, beg leave to report,
That so much of Gen. Lincolns letter as relates to money, be referred to the Treasury board.

With respect to the 500 dollars to be paid by the Quarter Master General under the resolution of August the 12th 1778 to such officers authorized to be in the field on horse back; who shall have their horses killed in action, the board are of opinion, that however adequate this sum might be at the time of making the resolve, yet at present, it, is on account of the great depreciation of the money--by no means equal to the object Congress had in view, and therefore recommend, Resolved, That, every officer in the army of the United States, whose duty requires his being on horse back in time of action, be allowed a sum not exceeding the average price given at the time in the department, or place where the accident shall happen for homes purchased for private dragoons, as a compensation for any horse he shall have killed in battle. This resolution to have retrospect as far as the 1st of January 1779 and the quarter master general or his deputy is hereby authorized to pay the value of such horses, not exceeding the said price, to the respective sufferers, on the facts being properly authenticated.

Promotions to fill ordinary Vacancies in the Army of the United States, April 14, 1842.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant B. A. Terrett to be captain, 21 February, 1842.
Second Lieutenant R. H. Chilton to be first lieutenant, 21 February, 1842.
Brevet Second Lieutenant John Love to be second lieutenant, 21 February, 1842.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Abram Buford to be second lieutenant, 12 April, 1842.

March 28, 1854.
Catharine Arnold.

The claim of Catharine Arnold, widow of Ripley A. Arnold, an officer of the second regiment of dragoons, to a pension.

The following appointments and alterations in the Army of the United States, April 22, 1812.

District of Columbia.--Charles J. Nourse, First Lieutenant, Light Dragoons.

Appointments in the Army of the United States, July 2, 1812.

Archibald F. McNiel, of North Carolina, Lieutenant Colonel of Light Dragoons.

Washington, 17th April, 1848.
To the Senate of the United States:

I nominate Captain Robert H. Chilton, of the 1st Regiment of Dragoons for promotion by brevet to the rank of major in the Army of the United States for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Buena Vista, Mexico, to date from the 23d of February, 1847, agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War.

War Department, April 14, 1848.

Sir: I have the honour to recommend that Captain Robert H. Chilton, of the 1st Regiment of Dragoons, be promoted to the brevet of major for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Buena Vista, Mexico to take rank from the 23d of February, 1847, his name having been omitted in the list recently submitted to your consideration.

March 30, 1792.
Laurence Manning.

Laurence Manning was presented to the House and read, praying compensation for his services as a Lieutenant of dragoons, in the late Army of the United States.

March 10, 179.
Anthony Walton White.

Anthony Walton White, late Colonel of the First Regiment of Dragoons in the service of the United States during the late war, praying to be reimbursed for moneys advanced for the support of the said First Regiment.

May 10, 1848.
John R. Atkinson.

The nomination John R. Atkinson, of Missouri, to be surgeon of the Third Regiment of Dragoons, authorized by the act approved February 11th, 1847, entitled "An act to raise for a limited time an additional military force, and for other purposes,"

PROMOTIONS.
June 25, 1834.

Regiment of Dragoons.

Brevet Second Lieutenant William Eustis to be second lieutenant, 17th Mar., 1834.
Brevet Second Lieutenant George W. McClure to be second lieutenant, 31st May, 1834.

NOVEMBER 30, 1797.

William Milton.

A petition of William Milton and others, citizens of the United States, and inhabitants of Green county, in the State of Georgia, was presented to the House and read, praying compensation for their services as a troop of militia dragoons, under the command of Jonas Fauche, employed in the actual service of the United States, from the twenty-third of April, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three, to the twenty-fifth of July, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, by order of the Governor of the said State of Georgia.

Appointments, and corrected list, for the Army of the United States, July 7, 1813.

Lemuel P. Gustine, Cornet, 1st regiment Dragoons, Virginia.

Appointments and alterations in the Army of the United States, April 23, 1812.

Pennsylvania.--James Burn, to be Colonel of Light Dragoons.

PROMOTIONS.
June 14, 1841.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Nathaniel W. Hunter to be captain, 1st April, 1841.
Second Lieutenant Washington I. Newton to be first lieutenant, 1st April, 1841.
Brevet Second Lieutenant William G. Torrey, of the 1st Dragoons, to be 2d lieutenant, 1st April, 1841.

Washington, April 27, 1848.

Captain William I. Hardee, 2d Dragoons, to be major by brevet, for gallant and meritorious conduct at the battle of Churubusco, and in the affair at Medellin; Mexico, to date from the 26th of March, 1847.

Second Lieutenant Philip W. McDonald, 2d Dragoons, to be 1st lieutenant by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Monterey, Mexico, to date from the 23d of September, 1846.

Promotions by brevet.
February 14, 1853.

Edwin V. Sumner.

Brevet Colonel Edwin V. Sumner, lieutenant colonel First Dragoons, to be brigadier-general by brevet for highly meritorious services as commander of the forces in New Mexico, to date from October 29, 1852.
Note. Colonel Sumner, pursuant to assignment by the War Department, assumed the direction of affairs in New Mexico, July 19, 1851. The Territory was then in a very unsettled condition and the expenditures in every branch of the service enormous. Colonel Sumner immediately set about the work of reform, which he has continued to prosecute with untiring energy and the best results. By his judicious arrangements the military expenses of the department under his command have been greatly reduced, while, by the establishment of post in the Indian country and keeping troops constantly in motion between them, he has succeeded in restraining the Indians, to some extent, within their own boundaries, and thereby give additional security to the settlements.

Appointments in the Regular Army, arch 3, 1848.

Third Regiment of Dragoons.

James D. Potter, of New York, to be second lieutenant.

PROMOTIONS.
December 15, 1856.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant John Adams to be captain, November 30, 1856
Second Lieutenant Henry B. Davidson to first lieutenant, November 30, 1856
Brevet Second Lieutenant William Gaston, of the Second Regiment of Dragoons, to be second lieutenant, November 30, 1856.

REGULAR PROMOTIONS IN THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES, March 1, 1849.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Second Lieutenant Delos B. Sackett to be first lieutenant, December 27, 1848.
Brevet Second Lieutenant David h. Hastings to be second lieutenant, December 27, 1848.
Second Regiment of Dragoons.
Brevet Second Lieutenant John Buford, jr., to be second lieutenant, February 17, 1849.

DECEMBER 12, 1800.

Samuel Blackden.

A memorial of Samuel Blackden, late a Lieutenant Colonel of light dragoons, in the Army of the United States, was presented to the House and read, praying that he may be allowed the donation land and commutation of half-pay, which has been granted by law to officers of the same rank, who served in the Army of the United States, during the late war.

1781, a report on. Brigadier General Sumpter.

Brigadier General Sumpter, of South Carolina, at the head of a number of volunteer militia, from that and the neighboring states, particularly in the victory obtained over the enemy at the Hanging Rock, on the 6th of August; in the defeat of Major Wemys and the corps of British infantry and dragoons under his command, at Broad river, on the 9th day of November, in which the said Major Wemys was made prisoner; and in the repulse of Lieutenant Colonel Tarleton, and the British cavalry and infantry under his command, at Black Storks, on Tyger river, on the 20th day of November last; in each of which actions the gallantry and military conduct of General Sumpter, and the courage and perseverance of his troops, were highly conspicuous.

The make up of two companies of the Light Dragoons in 1789.

2 Captains, 4 Lieutenants, 2 Cornets, 8 Sergeants, 8 Corporals, 2 Farriers, 2 Saddlers, 2 Trumpeters 104 Dragoons.

PROMOTIONS
June 25th, 1838.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Second Lieutenant William N. Grier to be first lieutenant, 14th April, 1838.
Cadet Andrew J. Smith to be second lieutenant, 1st July, 1838.
Cadet Charles F. Ruff to be second lieutenant, 1st July, 1838.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Second Lieutenant Nathan Darling to be 1st lieutenant 1st March, 1838.
Cadet William A. Brown to be 2d lieutenant, 1st July, 1838.
Cadet William J. Hardee to be 2d lieutenant, 1st July, 1838.
Cadet Hamilton W. Merrill to be 2d lieutenant, 1st July, 1838.
Cadet Owen P. Ransom to be 2d lieutenant, 1st July, 1838.
Cadet Henry H. Sibley to be 2d lieutenant, 1st July, 1838.
Cadet Ripley A. Arnold to be 2d lieutenant, July 1st, 1838.
Cadet Richard H. Graham to be 2d lieutenant, 1st July, 1839.
Cadet Zebulon M.P. Inge to be 2d lieutenant, July 1st, 1838.

January 4, 1825.

Benjamin Bridges.

The petition of Benjamin Bridges, late a lieutenant of dragoons in the army of the United States, praying that his accounts may be settled upon equitable principles.

PROMOTIONS.
July 13, 1861.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Lieutenant-Colonel Benjamin L. Beall to be colonel, May 13, 1861.
Major George A. H. Blake to be lieutenant-colonel, May 13, 1861.
First Lieutenant Isaiah N. Moore to be captain, April 20, 1861.
First Lieutenant Nelson B. Sweitzer to be captain, May 7, 1861.
Second Lieutenant David McM. Gregg to be first lieutenant, March 21, 1861.
Second Lieutenant James Wheeler, jr., to be first lieutenant, April 20, 1861.
Second Lieutenant Richard S. C. Lord to be first lieutenant, April 23, 1861.
Second Lieutenant Marcus A. Reno to be first lieutenant, April 25, 1861.
Second Lieutenant Samuel McKee to be first lieutenant, May 7, 1861.
Second Lieutenant Eugene M. Baker to be first lieutenant, May 7, 1861.
Second Lieutenant Josiah H. Kellogg to be first lieutenant, May 13, 1861.
Brevet Second Lieutenant David H. Buell to be second lieutenant promoted, to date from June 24, 1861.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Stephen C. Lyford to be second lieutenant promoted, to date from June 24, 1861.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Captain William N. Grier, of the First Dragoons, to be major, April 20, 1861.
First Lieutenant Beverly H. Robertson to be captain, March 3, 1861.
First Lieutenant Jonas P. Holliday to be captain, May?, 1861.
First Lieutenant Charles E. Norris to be captain, May 11, 1861.
First Lieutenant Thomas Hight to be captain, May 13, 1861.
First Lieutenant George A. Gordon to be captian, May 30, 1861.
First Lieutenant Francis C. Armstrong to be captain, June 6, 1861.
Second Lieutenant John Green to be first lieutenant, March 3, 1861.
Second Lieutenant Ebenezer Gray to be first lieutenant, March 31, 1861.
Second Lieutenant Lewis Merrill to be first lieutenant, April 24, 1861.
Second Lieutenant John K. Mizner to be first lieutenant May 9, 1861.
Second Lieutenant William P. Sanders to be first lieutenant, May 10, 1861.
Second Lieutenant Charles J. Walker to be first lieutenant, May 11, 1861.
Second Lieutenant Wesley Merritt to be first lieutenant, May 13, 1861.
Second Lieutenant Theophilus F. Rodenbough to be first lieutenant, June 1, 1861.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Henry E. Noyes to be second lieutenant promoted, to date from June 24, 1861.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Frank A. Reynolds to be second lieutenant promoted, to date from June 24, 1861.

July 27, 1809.
William Hardy.

A petition of William Hardy, formerly of the city of Philadelphia, now residing in the city and State of New York, praying relief in consideration of military services rendered, and personal injuries sustained, whilst Captain and Paymaster in Colonel Nash's regiment of light dragoons, during the Revolutionary war with Great Britain.

DECEMBER 1, 1794.
Henry Roberts.

A petition of Henry Roberts, of the town of Baltimore, in the State of Maryland, was presented to the House and read, praying the liquidation and settlement of a claim for his services as an artificer in the third regiment of light dragoons, of the Army of the United States, during the late war.

Promotion in the Army of the United States, March 30, 1854.
Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Brevet Second Lieutenant George B. Anderson to be second lieutenant, March 21, 1854.

February 16, 1826.
James A. M'Clelland.

The Committee of Claims, be instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing by law for the payment of the claims filed in the War Department by Capt. James A. M'Clelland's company of the United States Volunteer Light Dragoons, for property lost in the service of the United States on the northern frontier during the late war with Great Britain; or to provide for the settlement of the same, according to principles of equity and justice.

Promotions in the Army by brevet, for gallant or meritorious conduct in the battles of "Palo Alto" and "Resaca de la Palma," in Texas, on the 8th and 9th of May, 1846, and in defense of Fort Brown, Texas, during its bombardment from the 3d to the 9th of May, 1846:
Captain Lawrence P. Graham, of the 2d Regiment of Dragoons, to be major by brevets to rank from the 9th of May, 1846.
Second Lieutenant Alfred Pleasonton, of the 2d Regiment of Dragoons, to be first lieutenant by brevet, to rank from the 9th of May, 1846.

Note. In 1878, a Dragoon was paid $8, dollars and a third cents per month.

PROMOTIONS.
December 16, 1857.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Second Lieutenant Milton T. Carr to be first lieutenant, June 20, 1857.
Second Regiment of Dragoons.
Second Lieutenant Thomas Hight to be first lieutenant, February 2, 1857.
Second Lieutenant John Pegram to be first lieutenant, February 28, 1857.
Second Lieutenant John B. Villepigue to be first lieutenant, May 27, 1857.
Brevet Second Lieutenant George Jackson, of the 1st Dragoons to be second lieutenant, February 2, 1857.
Brevet Second Lieutenant John K. Mizner to be second lieutenant, February 28, 1857.
Brevet Second Lieutenant William P. Sanders, of the 1st Dragoons to be second lieutenant, May 27, 1857.

PROMOTIONS.
October 14, 1837.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant John Graham to be captain, 1st October, 1837.
First Lieutenant Townsend Dade to be captain, 1st October, 1837.
Second Lieutenant John H. P. O'Neal to be first lieutenant, 1st October, 1837.
Second Lieutenant Zebulon M. P. Maury to be first lieutenant, 1st October, 1837.
Second Lieutenant Zebulon M. P. Maury to be first lieutenant, 1st October, 1837.
John Rutledge Parker, of South Carolina, to be second lieutenant.

PROMOTIONS
March 3, 1840.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Alexander S. Macomb to be captain, 18th February, 1840.
Second Lieutenant Hamilton W. Merrill to be first lieutenant, 18th February, 1840.
Second Lieutenant Owen P. Ransom to be first lieutenant, 18th February, 1840.

PROMOTIONS
July 20th, 1840.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Cadet Richard S. Ewell to be brevet second lieutenant, 1st July, 1840.
Cadet John W. T. Gardiner to be brevet second lieutenant, 1st July, 1840.
Cadet William G. Torrey to be brevet second lieutenant, 1st July, 1840.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Croghan Ker to be captain, 8th March, 1840.
Second Lieutenant Henry H. Sibley to be first lieutenant, 8th March, 1840.
Cadet Fowler Hamilton to be second lieutenant, 1st July, 1840.
Cadet Cscar T. Winship to be second lieutenant, 1st July, 1840.
Cadet Reuben P. Campbell to be second lieutenant, 1st July, 1840.
Cadet William Robertson to be brevet second lieutenant, 1st July, 1840.
Cadet William Steele to be brevet second lieutenant, 1st July, 1840.
Cadet Daniel G. Rogers to be brevet second lieutenant, 1st July, 1840.

JANUARY 16, 1798.
John Campbell.

A memorial of John Campbell, of the State of Kentucky, was presented to the House and read, praying compensation for a quantity of timber and firewood furnished by the memorialist, to a detachment of dragoons belonging to the Army of the United States, in the years one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three, and one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four.

DECEMBER 4, 1797.
Abraham Jones.

A petition of Abraham Jones was presented to the House and read, praying that he may receive the pay and other emoluments due for his services as a brevet captain in a squadron of dragoons, in the legion of the United States, from the twenty-fifth day of September, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, until the twenty seventh day of August, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six.

August 27, 1850.
Joseph J. Graham.

The petition of Joseph J. Graham, praying that he may be authorized to raise a regiment of dragoons, to serve for a limited period in the army of the United States on the western frontiers, with the privilege of entering a portion of public land at the expiration of their service.

FEBRUARY 11, 1800.
Jonas Fauche.

A petition of Jonas Fauche, in behalf of himself and the officers and soldiers of a troop of militia dragoons formerly under his command, was presented to the House and read, praying that they may receive the balance of pay and other emoluments due for their services on an expedition against the Creek and Cherokee Indians, from the twenty-third of April, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three, to the twenty-ninth of February, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six, by order of the Governor of Georgia.

October 3, 1780.

That the regular army of the United States, from and after the 1st day of January next, consist of 4 regiments of cavalry, or light dragoons; 4 regiments of artillery; 49 regiments of infantry, exclusive of colonel Hazen's regiment, hereafter mentioned; 1 regiment of artificers, That each regiment of cavalry, or light dragoons, consist of 6 troops, and that each troop consist of 64 non-commissioned officers and privates, with the same number of commissioned officers as at present.

brevet promotion the officers whose names are embraced in the accompanying list, not heretofore presented, and also the alterations in the same list of the dates and grades of brevets already conferred.
Captain Hamilton W. Merrill, 2d Dragoons, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, to date from 8th September, 1847.
Second Lieutenant James M. Haws, 2d Dragoons, to be first lieutenant by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the affair at San Juan de los Llanos, to date from the 1st of August, 1847.
Colonel Richard B. Mason, 1st Dragoons, to be brigadier-general by brevet for meritorious conduct, to date from the 30th May, 1848.

December 14, 1848.
Isaac S. K. Reeves.

Joseph G. Totten, chief of the engineer department, accompanied by a memorial of Isaac S. K. Reeves, an officer of the army, performing the duties of adjutant of the military academy at West Point, praying to be allowed the pay and emoluments of adjutants of dragoons.

Appointments in the Army of the United States, June 30th, 1812.

Loring Austin, Cornet, Light Dragoons.

MARCH 25, 1800.
Stephen G. Simmons.

A petition of Stephen G. Simmons, a Lieutenant of Light Dragoons, praying to be reimbursed the value of a horse, the property of the petitioner, which died in consequence of the fatiguing and harassing service in which he was employed.

PROMOTIONS
Feb. 9, 1835.

Regiment of Dragoons.

Br. 2d Lieut. Lucius B. Northrop to be 2d lieut., 21st July, 1834.

APPOINTMENTS.

Cadet Henry S. Turner, to be brevet 2d lieut. of the Regiment of Dragoons, 1st July, 1834.

FEBRUARY 1, 1799.
Andrew Thompson.

A petition of Andrew Thompson, the brother and administrator of William Thompson, deceased, was presented to the House and read, praying that he may receive the pay due for the services of the deceased, as an officer in Colonel Moylan's regiment of light dragoons, from the first of January, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one, to the close of the Revolutionary war with Great Britain.

MARCH 5, 1790.
John Rogers, James Meriwether, John Thurston.

A petition of John Rogers, in behalf of himself, James Meriwether, and John Thurston, of the State of Virginia, was presented to the House and read, praying that the commutation of half pay may be allowed to them, as officers in a corps of dragoons in the Illinois country during the late war, and to which they conceive themselves entitled, under the act of cession of that Country made by the said State of Virginia to the United States.

JANUARY 22, 1808.
Ass de Lozeair, John Begley, George Hughes.

A petition of Ass de Lozeair, of the State of South Carolina, attorney in fact for John Begley, of the South Carolina Continental regiment of artillery; and for George Hughes, a sergeant in the third regiment of light dragoons; praying that he may receive the compensation due for the services of the said John Begley and George Hughes, during the Revolutionary war with Great Britain.

March 18, 1818.
Nathaniel Champe, John Champe.

A petition of Nathaniel Champe, on behalf of himself, and the widow an d other children of John Champe, deceased, sergeant major of lieutenant colonel Henry Lee's squadron of dragoons, in the revolutionary army, praying that some provision may be made for the support of his mother, and that a grant of land may be made to himself and her other children, in consideration of the secret, but eminent, and highly important services, rendered by their father, under the orders and directions of the late general Washington.

PROMOTIONS
April 26, 1838.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Second Lieutenant Robert B. Lawton to be first lieutenant, 29th January, 1838.

June 29, 1848.
Captain W. J. Hardee, Second Dragoons, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the affair at Madellin, Mexico, be changed to the 25th of March, 1847, the day on which the action occurred.

PROMOTIONS
February 20, 1838.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Erasmus D. Bullock to be captain, 29th January, 1838.
Second Lieutenant Nath'l W. Hunter to be first lieutenant, 31st December, 1837.

APPOINTMENTS.
March 3, 1837.

Philip Kearny, of the State of New York, to be 2nd lieutenant in the 1st Regiment of Dragoons.
First Regiment of Dragoons.
First Lieutenant Thomas Swords to be captain, 3d March, 1837.
Second Lieutenant Asbury Ury to be 1st lieutenant, 3d March, 1837.

The United States Dragoon Regiment 1781-1874 P. 2

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Appointments in the Army of the United States.
March 24, 1812.

Connecticut.--Dillon Thomas, 2d Lieutenant, Light Dragoons.
Maryland.--Francis S. Belton, 2d Lieutenant, Light Dragoons.

War Office, May 27, 1779.

Application having lately been made to this Board by the Revd. Mr., brigade Chaplain to the light Dragoons, for his pay, the Board were struck with the obvious inutility of such an Officer: because from the almost constantly detached situation of those Corps it is very probable he may be able to perform divine service among them scarcely once a year: The Board therefore beg leave to report: The Corps of Light Dragoons being generally detached from each other, which renders it impracticable for their brigade Chaplain to perform the duties of his office, Resolved, That such a Chaplain is not necessary; and that the present brigade Chaplain to the light Dragoons be therefore discharged from the service.

Adjutant-General's Office,
Washington, July 24, 1848.

H. S. Turner.

Sir: The resignation of Captain H. S. Turner, 1st Dragoons, having been accepted, an opportunity is presented for the reappointment, in obedience to your instructions of the 26th ultimo, "of Lieutenant Northrop in the position he would have occupied if he had not been dropped," and I therefore respectfully bring the matter to your attention, that he may be nominated accordingly. At the time he was dropped Lieutenant Northrop stood at the head of the list of first lieutenants in his regiment, his commission dating from July 4, 1836. He should, consequently, in obedience to your directions, be restored to the same position and date of rank, which can be effected by nominating the present senior first lieutenant, Richard S. Ewell, for promotion to a captaincy, vice Turner, and Mr. Northrop for reappointment, with his former date, to fill Lieutenant Ewell's vacancy.
Lieutenant Northrop had been overslaughed several times in Consequence of his disability, prior to the date when he was dropped from the rolls.
I am, sir, with great respect, your obedient servant,
R. JONES,
Adjutant. General.

June 26th, 1813.
Promotions
1st Regiment Light Dragoons.

Jacint Laval, Major in ditto, Lieutenant Colonel, 7th June, 1813.
Thomas A. Helms, Captain in ditto, Major, 7th June, 1813
Appointments.

John A. Binns, Cornet, 2d Dragoons, Virginia.
Thomas F. Hunt, Third Lieutenant, 1st Dragoons, North Carolina.
Richard Northington, Cornet, 2d Dragoons, North Carolina.

Appointments in the Army of the United States.
November 6, 1812.

Loring Austin, Second Lieutenant, 1st regiment Light Dragoons, to take rank as such from the 28th of September, 1812.

New York.--John C. Tillotson, Second Lieutenant, 2d regiment Light Dragoons, to take rank from the 10th of August, 1812.

Benjamin Burd, Cornet, 2d regiment Light Dragoons, to take rank from the 21st September, 1812.

Thomas Heriot, Cornet, 1st regiment Light Dragoons, to rank from the 30th of October, 1812.

Connecticut.--Owen Ransom, Cornet, 1st regiment Light Dragoons, to rank from the 14th of September, 1812.

Edward Carrington, Second Lieutenant, 1st regiment Light Dragoons, to rank from the 12th of October, 1812.

February 21, 1809.
Nelson Luckett.

Nelson Luckett, now a Lieutenant of Marines, to be a Captain in the regiment of Light Dragoons, raised by virtue of an act, entitled "An act to raise, for a limited time, an additional military force."

December 29, 1851.
Oliver H. P. Taylor.

Brevet First Lieutenant Oliver H. P. Taylor, second lieutenant in the First Regiment of Dragoons, to be captain by brevet, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Santa Cruz de Rosales, Mexico, to date from March 16, 1848.

February 26, 1845.

James W. Schaumburg.

The Secretary of War be directed to inform the Senate how it happens that the name of James W. Schaumburg appears on the Army Register for 1845 as a lieutenant in the first regiment of dragoons, after it has been so long omitted, and by what authority it has been replaced, and whether it was not omitted in consequence of his resignation, or, if not, that he inform the Senate why it was heretofore omitted, and why it has been replaced.
The Senate, by unanimous consent, proceeded to consider the said resolution, and agreed thereto.

PROMOTIONS.
May 23, 1856.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Major Benjamin L. Beall to be lieutenant-colonel, March 3, 1855.
Captain Charles A. May of the Second Regiment of Dragoons, to be major, March 3, 1855.
First Lieutenant Richard C. W. Radford to be captain, September 4, 1855.
Second Lieutenant William T. Magruder to be first lieutenant, March 3, 1855.
Second Lieutenant Robert Johnston to be first lieutenant, March 3, 1855.
Second Lieutenant Isaiah N. Moore to be first lieutenant, March 3, 1855.
Second Lieutenant Robert Williams to be first lieutenant, June 7, 1855.
Second Lieutenant Nelson B. Sweitzer to be first lieutenant, September 4, 1855.
Second Lieutenant Benjamin Allston to be first lieutenant, September 8, 1855.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Milton T. Carr to be second lieutenant, March 3, 1855.
Brevet Second Lieutenant David McM. Gregg, of the Second Regiment of Dragoons, to be second lieutenant.
Brevet Second Lieutenant James Wheeler, jr., of the Second Regiment of Dragoons, to be second lieutenant, September 8, 1855.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Richard H. Anderson to be captain, March 3, 1855.
First Lieutenant Alfred Pleasonton to be captain, March 3, 1855.
First Lieutenant James M. Hawes to be captain, December 13, 1855.
Second Lieutenant Beverly H. Robertson to be first lieutenant, March 3, 1855.
Second Lieutenant Jonas P. Holliday to be first lieutenant, March 3, 1855.
Second Lieutenant Charles E. Norris to be first lieutenant, March 3, 1855.
Second Lieutenant George B. Anderson to be first lieutenant, December 13, 1855.
Brevet Second Lieutenant John Pegram, of the First Regiment of Dragoons, to be second lieutenant, March 3, 1855
Brevet Second Lieutenant Thomas J. Wright to be second lieutenant, March 3, 1855.
Brevet Second Lieutenant John B. Villepigue to be second lieutenant, March 3, 1855.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Ebenezer Gay, of the First Regiment of Dragoons, to be second lieutenant.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Lewis Merrill, of the First Regiment of Dragoons, to be second lieutenant, December 13, 1855.

APPOINTMENTS.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Second Lieutenant William D. Pender, of the Second Regiment of Artillery, to be second lieutenant, March 3, 1855.
Second Lieutenant Alfred B. Chapman, of the Third Regiment of Artillery, to be second lieutenant, March 3, 1855.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Benjamin F. Davis, of the Fifth Regiment of Infantry, to be second lieutenant, March 3, 1855.
Brevet Second Lieutenant John T. Mercer, of the Sixth Regiment of Infantry, to be second lieutenant, March 3, 1855.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Horace Randal, of the Eighth Regiment of Infantry, to be second lieutenant, March 3, 1855.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Second Lieutenant George A. Gordon, of the Second Regiment of Artillery, to be second lieutenant, March 3, 1855.
Brevet Second Lieutenant John Mullins, of the Seventh Infantry, to be second lieutenant, March 3, 1855.
Francis C. Armstrong, of Texas, to be second lieutenant, June 7, 1855.
Henry B. Livingston, of New York, to be second lieutenant, June 18, 1855.

Regular promotions.
August 11, 1848.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Major Edwin V. Sumner, of the Second Regiment of Dragoons, to be lieutenant-colonel, July 13, 1848.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

Captain Marshall S. Howe to be major, July 13, 1848.
First Lieutenant Washington I. Newton to be captain, July 13, 1848.
Second Lieutenant Richard H. Anderson to be first lieutenant, July 13, 1848.
Second Lieutenant Alfred Pleasonton to be first lieutenant, July 21, 1848.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Samuel H. Starr to be second lieutenant, July 13, 1848.
Brevet Second Lieutenant John Buford, jr., of the First Regiment of Dragoons, to be second lieutenant, July 21, 1848.

List of officers for brevet promotion for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, Texas, to rank from the 9th of May, 1846.

Brevet Captain Ripley A. Arnold, 2d Dragoons, to be major by brevet.
First Lieutenant Oscar F. Winship, 2d Dragoons, since assistant adjutant-general, to be captain by brevet.

List of officers for brevet promotion for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Santa Cruz de Rosales, Mexico, to rank from the 16th of March, 1848.

Major Benjamin L. Beall, 1st Dragoons, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet. Captain William N. Grier, 1st Dragoons, to be major by brevet.
First Lieutenant John Love, 1st Dragoons, to be captain by brevet. Brevet First Lieutenant.
Oliver H. Perry, 2d lieutenant 1st Dragoons, to be captain by brevet.
Second Lieutenant John Adams, 1st Dragoons, to be first lieutenant by brevet.
Major Philip St. George Cooke, 2d Dragoons, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for meritorious conduct in California, to rank from the 20th of February, 1847.
Captain George A. H. Blake, 2d Dragoons, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the affair at San Augustine, Mexico, to date from the 17th of August, 1847.

Appointments in the Army of the United States.
March 8th, 1814.

Walter German, 1st Lt. 2d Dragoons to be Captain in the 4th regt. of Riflemen.
Walter Coles, 2d Lt. in 2d Dragoons, of Virginia, to be Captain in the 3d reg. of Riflemen.
Edward Carrington, 2d Lt. 1st Dragoons, of Virginia, to be Captain in the 3d reg. of Riflemen.

Appointments to fill the vacancies now existing in the Quartermaster's Department of the Army of the United States, January 4, 1848.

First Lieutenant Rufus Ingalls, of the First Regiment of Dragoons, to be assistant quartermaster with the rank of captain.
First Lieutenant Elias K. Kane, of the Second Regiment of Dragoons, to be assistant quartermaster with the rank of captain.

Transfers.
May 25, 1848.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Lorimer Graham, of New York, lieutenant in the Tenth Regiment of Infantry, to be second lieutenant.

List of officers for brevet promotion.
May 24, 1848.

Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Charles A. May, captain 2d Dragoons, to be colonel by brevet, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Buena Vista, Mexico, to date from the 23d of February, 1847.

Brevet Major William J. Hardee, captain 2d Dragoons, to be lieutenant colonel by brevet, for gallant and meritorious conduct in an affair with the enemy at San Augustine, Mexico, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

Captain Henry H. Sibley, 2d Dragoons, to be major by brevet, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the affair at Madalin, Mexico, to date from the 25th of March, 1847.

Second Lieutenant Richard H. Anderson, 2d Dragoons, to be first lieutenant by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in an affair with the enemy at San Augustine, Mexico, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

REGULAR PROMOTIONS.
December 5, 1854.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Henry W. Stanton to be captain, July 25, 1854.
First Lieutenant Joseph H. Whittlesey to be captain, October 22, 1854.
Second Lieutenant George Stoneman, jr., to be first lieutenant, July 25, 1854.
Second Lieutenant David H. Hastings to lie first lieutenant, October 22, 1854.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Nelson B. Sweitzer, of the Second Regiment of Dragoons, to be second lieutenant, July 25, 1854.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Benjamin Allston to be second lieutenant, October 22, 1854.
Brevet Second Lieutenant William W. Lowe, of the Second Regiment of Dragoons, to be second lieutenant, October 22, 1854.

Adjutant-General's Office,
Washington, November 9, 1854.

Report of the Adjutant General of the Army relates to passing over 2d Lieutenant George F. Evans, of the 1st Regiment of Dragoons, on account of physical disability.

Sir: Lieutenant George F. Evans, of the 1st Dragoons, being at the head of the list of second lieutenants of his regiment, and a vacancy having occurred therein by the resignation of Captain Buford, I respectfully request your instructions on the question of carrying up Lieutenant Evans to a first lieutenancy, or giving the promotion to the next below him on the regimental list.
Lieutenant Evans left his company in California in October, 1850, in consequence of a severe attack of paralysis, affecting both his limbs and speech, and from which there seems but little, if any, prospect of his recovery. He is entirely unable to make the monthly sick-reports prescribed by the regulations, which are in the handwriting of his father, Lieutenant E., simply affixing his mark to them. Accompanying is the last certificate of Lieutenant Evans's physicians, dated at Gardiner, Maine, October 2, 1854.
"I have the honor to be, sir, your obe'd't ser't,
(Signed)"S. COOPER,
"Adjutant-General.

Hon. Jefferson Davis,
"Secretary of War.

The disability of Lieutenant Evans requires that the officer next below him, competent for active service, shall be promoted over him.
Signed, JEFFER. DAVIS,
Sec. of War.

Appointment in the Army of the United States.
March 12, 1861.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Ephraim E. Ellsworth, of New York, to be second lieutenant.

Appointment in the Army of the United States.
March 14, 1861.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

John P. Baker, of Illinois, to be second lieutenant.

The Board of War.
April 14, 1780.

The Board of War report, that they have received an application from Captain Dandridge, of Moylan's Bland's regiment of light dragoons, praying leave to resign his commission; and that they have also received applications from Captain Gibbs Jones, of the artillery, and Lieutenant Septimus Davis, of the 11 Pensylvania regiment, praying leave to resign their commissions; Whereupon, Resolved, That the resignation of the said Captain Dandridge, of Moylan's Bland's regiment of light dragoons, and of Captain Gibbs Jones, of the artillery, and of Lieutenant Septimus Davis, of the 11 Pennsylvania regiment, be accepted.

The President of the United States this day approved and signed the following acts:

S. 59. An act to repeal so much of the act approved the 23d day of August, 1842, as requires the 2d regiment of dragoons to be converted into a regiment of riflemen after the 4th day of March, 1843.

The objections of the President of the United States are as follow.

Gentlemen of the House of Representatives:

Having maturely considered the bill to alter and amend an act, entitled "An act to ascertain and fix the military establishment of the United States," which was presented to me on the twenty-second day of this month, I now return it to the House of Representatives, in which it originated, with my objections.

First. If the bill passes into a law, the two companies of light dragoons will be, from that moment, legally out of service, though they will afterwards continue actually in service; and for their services during this interval, namely, from the time of legal to the time of actual discharge, it will not be lawful to pay them, unless some future provision be made by law. Though they may be discharged at the pleasure of Congress, in justice they ought to receive their pay, not only to the time of passing the law, but at least to the time of their actual discharge.

PROMOTIONS.
February 24, 1860.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Brevet Second Lieutenant Richard H. Brewer to be second lieutenant, March 29, 1859.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant John Buford, jr., to be captain, March 9, 1859.
Second Lieutenant Francis C. Armstrong to be first lieutenant, March 9, 1859.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Solomon Williams to be second lieutenant, March 9, 1859.

War Department, February 24, 1860.

Sir: I have the honor to lay before you for appointment as brevet second lieutenants in the Army of the United States, with rank as such from September 13, 1859, the date of their examination, the following list of meritorious non-commissioned officers, who have been "found qualified for the duties of commissioned officers" by an Army board, "specially convened for the purpose," in conformity with section 5 of the act approved August 4, 1854, viz: First Sergeant Henry S. Pearce, of Company F, 1st Dragoons, to be brevet second lieutenant in the 1st Dragoons, September 13, 1859.

PROMOTIONS.
October 4th, 1837.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Benjamin D. Moore to be captain, 15th June, 1837.
First Lieutenant James Allen to be captain, 30th June, 1837.
First Lieutenant J. H. K. Burgwin to be captain, 31st July, 1837.
Second Lieutenant Henry S. Turner to be first lieutenant, 3d March, 1837..
Second Lieutenant Abram R. Johnston to be first lieutenant, 15th June, 1837.
Second Lieutenant Philip R. Thompson to be first lieutenant, 30th June, 1837.
Second Lieutenant Benjamin S. Roberts to be first lieutenant, 31st July, 1837.
Cadet, P. Davidson to be second lieutenant, 1st July, 1837.
Cadet Robert H. Chilton to be second lieutenant, 1st July, 1837.
Richard G. Stockton, late second lieutenant of the 1st Regiment of Dragoons, to be second lieutenant, 13th May, 1837.
Thomas McCrate, late second lieutenant of the 1st Regiment of Dragoons, to be second lieutenant, 1st August, 1837.
William Bowman, of Pennsylvania, sergeant-major, to be second lieutenant, 1st August, 1837.
Daniel Henry Rucker, of Michigan, to be second lieutenant.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant T. S. Bryant to be captain, 26th September, 1837
Second Lieutenant George Forsyth to be first lieutenant, 26th September, 1837
Cadet William Hardia to be second lieutenant, 1st July, 1837.
Cadet Franklin Saunders to be brevet second lieutenant, 1st July, 1837.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Franklin Saunders to be second lieutenant, 11th September, 1837.

PROMOTIONS.
December 18, 1835.

Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Philip St. George Cooke to be captain, 31st May, 1835.
Second Lieutenant James Allen to be 1st lieut., 31st May, 1835.
Second Lt. John H. K. Burgwin to be 1st lieut., 30th June, 1835.
Second Lieut. John S. Van Derveer to be 1st lieut., 15th August, 1835.
Brevet 2d Lt. Gaines P. Kingsbury to be 2d lieut., 31st May, 1835.
Brevet 2d Lt. James M. Bowman to be 2d lieut., 30th June, 1835.
Brevet 2d Lt. Asbury Urg to be 2d lt., 30th June, 1835.
Brevet 2d Lt. Henry Turner to be 2d lt., 15th August, 1835.

APPOINTMENTS.

Cadet John H. Martindale to be br. 2d lt. Reg't of Dragoons, 1st July, 1835.
Cadet Alexander S. Macomb to be br. 2d lt. Reg't of Dragoons, 1st July, 1835.
Cadet John H. Hanly to be br. 2d lt. Reg't of Dragoons, 1st July, 1835.
Cadet Abram R. Johnston to be br. 2d lt. Reg't of Dragoons, 1st July, 1835.
Cadet Philip R. Thompson to be br. 2d lt. Reg't of Dragoons, 1st July, 1835.
Cadet Benjamin S. Roberts to be br. 2d lt. Reg't of Dragoons, 1st July, 1835.
Cadet William N. Grier to be br. 2d lt. Reg't of Dragoons, 1st July, 1835.

Appointments in the Quartermaster's Department under the act approved February 11, 1847.

First Lieutenant Daniel H. Rucker, of the 1st Regiment of Dragoons; to be assistant quartermaster with the rank of captain.

The following persons for appointments in the regiment of dragoons, authorized by the act approved February 11, 1847, "An act to raise for a limited time an additional military force, and for other purposes":

Thomas P. Moore, of the State of Kentucky, to be lieutenant-colonel.
Lewis Cass, jr., of the State of Michigan, to be major.
Lemuel Ford, of the State of Indiana, to be captain.

Anthony Walton White.
March 8, 1796.

The memorial of Anthony Walton White, colonel of the first regiment of dragoons in the service of the United States, praying the reimbursement of a sum of money advanced to his command in the year 1780.

April 26, 1836.
The said seventh, sections was read.

Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That there shall be raised and organized, under the direction of the President of the United States, one additional regiment of dragoons, or mounted riflemen, to be composed of the same number and rank of the officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates, composing the regiment of dragoons now in the service of the United States, who shall receive the same pay and allowances, be subject to the same rules and regulations, and be engaged for the like term, and be subject to the same conditions, in all respects whatever, as are stipulated for the said regiment of dragoons now in service.

Promotions in the Army of the United States, June 6, 1836.

Regiment of Dragoons.

Second Lt. James W. Shaumburg to be 1st lt., 1st March, 1836.
Second Lt. Enoch Steen to be 1st lt., 5th March, 1836.
Second Lt. Burdett A. Terrett to be 1st lt., 31st March, 1836.
Brevet 2d Lt. Alexander S. Macomb to be 2d lt., 1st March, 1836.
Brevet 2d Lt. John H. Hanly to be 2d lt., 5th March, 1836.
Brevet 2d Lt. Abram R. Johnston to be 2d lt., 31st March, 1836.
Brevet 2d Lt. Philip R. Thompson to be 2d lt., 31st May, 1836.

Appointments in the Army of the United States.
January 15th, 1813.

Maryland.--Bennet Riley, Ensign, Rifle regiment; Clinton Wright, Cornet, 1st regiment Light Dragoons.

November 30, 1812.

Walker Baylor.

A petition of Walker Baylor, of Kentucky, praying compensation for services rendered as a captain of dragoons in the Revolutionary Army.

December 12, 1799.

Bartholomew Von Heer.

A petition of Bartholomew Von Heer was presented to the House and reads praying to be placed on the list of pensioners, in consideration of injuries received whilst a captain of dragoons in the Army of the United States, during the Revolutionary war with Great Britain, which have rendered him incapable of obtaining his livelihood by labor.

Appointments in the troops to be raised by virtue of an act, entitled "An act to raise, for a limited time, an additional military force," passed on the 12th day of April, 1808.

Milton Huxtan, Cadet, of New York, to be appointed Cornet in the regiment of Light Dragoons.

March 9, 1780.

Chevalier de Fontevieux.

Chevalier de Fontevieux, who has for some time borne the rank of lieutenant in the army of the United States by brevet, receive the commission of lieutenant of dragoons in Colonel Armand's legion.

December 27, 1802.

Adam Koch.

A petition of Adam Koch, late of the county of York, now residing in the county of Washington, in the State of Pennsylvania, was presented to the House and read, praying the interposition of Congress to enable him to receive the bounty of land due for his services as a private soldier in the sixth Pennsylvania regiment on Continental establishment, during the Revolutionary war with Great Britain, which has been hitherto refused, in consequence of another person, of the same name with the petitioner, who belonged to Captain Bartholomew Von Heer's troop of light dragoons, having obtained a grant for the like quantity of land, on application at the War Office of the United States.

Appointments in the Army of the United States.
May 25, 1812.

South Carolina.--James Barton, 2d Lieutenant, 1st regiment, Light Dragoons.

Promotions in the Army of the United States.
May 25, 1812.

Regiment of Light Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Alexander Cummings, to be promoted to Captain.

December 18, 1855.

Elizabeth V. Lomax, daughter of William Lindsay.

The memorial of Elizabeth V. Lomax, only surviving child of Captain William Lindsay, of Lee's legion of the revolution, praying to be allowed five years full pay of a captain of dragoons, with interest.

PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS IN THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES.
February 27th, 1841.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant S. B. Thornton to be captain, 1st February, 1841.
First Lieutenant Charles A. May to be Captain, 2d February, 1841.
Second Lieutenant Ripley A. Arnold to be 1st lieutenant, 1st February, 1841.
Second Lieutenant Z. M. P. Inge to be 1st lieutenant, 2d February, 1841.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Wm. Robertson to be 2d lieutenant, 1st February, 1841.
Brevet Second Lieutenant William Steele to be 2d lieutenant, 2d February, 1841.

Alterations and corrections in the lists of candidates which have been submitted to the Senate, March 13th, 1812.

Benjamin Wilds, to be Cornet of Light Dragoons.

PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS IN THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES, December 28, 1838.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Marshall S. Howe to be captain, 1st January, 1839.
Second Lieutenant Lawrence P. Graham to be first lieutenant, 1st January, 1839.

Alterations and appointments in the Army of the United States, April 6, 1812.

Virginia.--Gabriel Barbour, 1st Lieutenant of Light Dragoons.
Virginia.--John Woodford, to be Major of Light Dragoons.

Nominating officers in the new Regiment of Dragoons, June 10, 1836.

1. Benjamin L. Beall, 2. Thornton Grimsley, 3. Theophilus H. Holmes, 4. Horatio Grooms, 5. Thomas S. Bryant, 6. John Graham, 7. Townsend Dade, 8. Erasmus D. Bullock, 9. Marshall L. Howe, 10. Charles Spalding, 11. James W. Hamilton, 12. George A. H. Blake.

December 26, 1791.

Baylor Hill.

A petition of Baylor Hill was presented to the House and read, praying to receive the commutation of half-pay for his services as a Captain of light dragoons in the Army of the United States, during the late war.

PROMOTIONS.
February 26, 1847.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

Captain Benjamin L. Beall, of the Second Regiment of Dragoons, to be major, February 16, 1847.
First Lieutenant Philip Kearney to be captain, February 16, 1847.
First Lieutenant Robert H. Chilton to be captain, February 16, 1847.
Second Lieutenant Abraham Buford to be first lieutenant, February 16, 1847.
Second Lieutenant Patrick Noble to be first lieutenant, February 16, 1847.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Clarendon J. L. Wilson to be second lieutenant, February 16, 1847.
Brevet Second Lieutenant John Adams to be second lieutenant, February 16, 1847.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Henry H. Sibley to be captain, February 16, 1847.
Second Lieutenant Daniel G. Rodgers to be first lieutenant, February 16, 1847.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Thomas J. Wood to be second lieutenant, February 16, 1847.

APPOINTMENTS IN THE ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT.
June 29, 1846.

First Lieutenant Oscar F. Winship, of the 2d Regiment of Dragoons, to be assistant adjutant-general with the brevet rank of captain.

PROMOTIONS.
December 19, 1851.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant John W. F. Gardiner to be captain, October 9, 1851.
Second Lieutenant John Adams to be first lieutenant, October 9, 1851.
Second Lieutenant Thomas F. Caster to be first lieutenant, October 9, 1851.
Brevet, Second Lieutenant Robert Ransom, jr., to be second lieutenant, October 9, 1851.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

First Lieutenant Oscar F. Winship to be captain, June 30, 1851
First Lieutenant Reuben P. Campbell to be captain, August 8, 1851
First Lieutenant William Steele to be captain, November 10, 1851
Second Lieutenant Thomas J. Wood (adjutant of the regiment), to be first lieutenant, June 30, 1851
Second Lieutenant James Oakes to be first lieutenant, June 30, 1851.
Second Lieutenant William D. Smith to be first lieutenant, August 8, 1851.
Second Lieutenant Arthur D. Tree to be first lieutenant, October 11, 1851.
Second Lieutenant Samuel H. Starr to be first lieutenant, November 10, 1851.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Charles W. Field to be second lieutenant, June 30, 1851.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Lucius M. Walker to be second lieutenant, August 8, 1851.
Brevet Second Lieutenant John P. Holiday to be second lieutenant, October 11, 1851.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Thomas Bingham to be second lieutenant, November 10, 1851.

APPOINTMENTS.

First Regiment of Dragoons.

1. Cadet Isaiah N. Moore to be brevet second lieutenant, July 1, 1851. 2. Cadet Robert Williams to be brevet second lieutenant, July 1, 1851. 3. Cadet John Mendenhall to be brevet second lieutenant, July 1, 1851.

Second Regiment of Dragoons.

1. Cadet Ben Hardin Helm to be brevet second lieutenant, July 1, 1851. 2. Cadet David Bell to be brevet second lieutenant, July 1, 1851. 3. Cadet Charles E. Norris to be brevet second lieutenant, July 1, 1851.

Appointments in the Army of the United States, March 7th, 1812.

Tennessee-Harman Hays, to be Cornet of Dragoons.
New Hampshire-John Bulter, Captain, Light Dragoon.

December 20, 1793.

Patrick Bennet.

A petition of Patrick Bennet, late Quartermaster in Colonel Moylan's regiment of light dragoons, was presented to the House and read, praying that he may be allowed the depreciation of pay for his services as foragemaster to a brigade of cavalry in the Army of the United States, during the late war.

List of captains for regular promotion in the Army of the United States under the provisions of the act approved February 11, 1847

Captain Nathan Boone, of the First Regiment of Dragoons, to be major in said regiment.
Captain Philip St. George Cooke, of the First Regiment of Dragoons, to be major in the Second Regiment of Dragoons.