The 3rd NY Cavalry was a regiment formed during the Civil War in 1861 and was originally commanded by Colonel James H. Van Alen. The original 12 companies within this regiment were from all over upstate New York and were labeled A-M (excluding J).(1) After Van Alen was promoted to Brigadier General, Simon H. Mix became the new Commander. Colonel Mix, a Schoharie native, led the 3rd NY from April 1862 until he was killed during the Siege of Petersburg on June 15, 1864.(2) After his death, George W. Lewis became the new Commander and served for the remainder of the war. This Regiment was disbanded in July 1865.(3) In total, 3 officers and 48 enlisted men were killed or died from wounds, while 154 enlisted men and 2 officers died from disease and 38 enlisted men died while captured. Of those casualties, 105 men were lost during the week long raid near Richmond, Va.(4)
Cavalry Companies contained less Soldiers than Infantry Companies, yet they moved quicker since they were on horses. Carbine Rifles and Sabers were commonly used, and one out of every four Soldiers had to guard the horses whenever the Cavalry would dismount. Regiments were commanded by Colonels while Companies were commanded by Captains. The 3rd NY Cavalry became a Regiment within General August Kauzt’s 1st Division in 1864. Lieutenant-Colonels and Majors were the 2nd and 3rd in charge of any given regiment and would immediately assume control upon their superior’s death, firing or resignation. In addition to being led by a Captain, Companies would consist of a 1st and 2nd Lieutenant who are 2nd and 3rd in charge respectively.
This exhibit provides a brief overview of the 3rd NY Cavalry. The main focus of this exhibit is on Company G from 1864-1865 when it was commanded by Captain Charles C. Kromer from Schoharie. According to Kromer’s 1911 obituary, he became the editor of the Schoharie Union newspaper after the war. He also started the first water system in Schoharie, built Union Block, and helped establish the county’s first telephone system.(5)
Much of what is displayed in this exhibit are invoices of ordnance and ordnance stores listing items sent to Kromer. In addition to items being sent to Kromer, the US Army also sent printed Ordnance Report forms on the items which the Regiments required. The US Government wanted to know the quality of these purchased items. This exhibit features these forms and the commentary made by Kromer. Three such forms are featured in chronological order and the quality of the items transferred to him improved after each report was sent. Letters are also featured as part of this exhibit, illustrating some events which occurred during this time.
Notes
1 Because I and J look similar, the letter J was skipped over when naming Companies.
2 Colonel Mix’s headstone is in Schoharie but he was buried in Peterburg, VA.
3 3rd Cavalry Regiment: New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center. Accessed June 20, 2023. https://museumdmna.ny.gov/unit-history/cavalry/3rd-cavalry-regiment. Taken from New York in the War of the Rebellion, 3rd ed. Frederick Phisterer. Albany: J.B. Lyon Company, 1912.
4 Third Annual Report of the Bureau of Military Statistics of the State of New York, Albany: (C. Wendell), 1866.
New York in the War of the Rebellion, 3rd ed. Frederick Phisterer. Albany: J.B. Lyon Company, 1912. and NY State Military Museum.
5. Schoharie County NYGenWeb Site, “Charles C. Kromer obituary.” The Jefferson Courier. April 13, 1911. The webpage was established April 8, 2006. Accessed July 1, 2023. https://sites.rootsweb.com/~nyschoha/cckromerobit.html.
Information regarding the facts about the men were obtained from the Unit Roster of the 3rd NY Cavalry found as a link under the NYSMM Online Resourses section side box on the 3rd Cavalry Regiment: New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center website. Any information provided from the Unit Roster will be provided next to the text as UR and have the page number. OSF means that the information was obtained from the Old Stone Fort website.
This is a picture of Colonel Simon Hosack Mix. Mix first served as Lieutenant – Colonel from August 16, 1861 under Colonel James H. VanAllen. VanAllen resigned his post after being promoted to Brigadier General. Mix was then promoted to Colonel on April 26, 1862. He led his Regiment into North Carolina and also helped put down the 1863 draft riots. In 1864, he was commissioned to lead the 1st Brigade of General August Kauzt’s division. Mix was killed in action during the Siege at Petersburg on June 15, 1864. (Photo obtained from Old Stone Fort Website)
This was Colonel Mix’s uniform. Cavalry had yellow markings on their uniforms while Infantry had blue and Artillery had red. A strap (which is displayed later in this exhibit) went over this uniform. The patches on the shoulders of this uniform were purchased separately. (This photograph was obtained from the Old Stone Fort Website.)
This is a newspaper advertisement for the Republican Party Ticket for the 1860 election. Simon H. Mix ran for Congress for the 18th NY district as a Republican (same ticket as Lincoln) but lost. Mix ran the Schoharie Patriot until the Civil War began. His father Peter used to run that newspaper. He was married to Margaret Elizabeth and had one child named Franklin Gardiner Mix who was born in 1850 (OSF).
Colonel Mix purchased this Colonel Badge from Tiffany & Co. During the Civil War, Officers had to purchase badges like this. The picture below is a receipt from that same store.
Sold to M Col S H Mix
1862
April (4) for Col Cavalry Straps 10 –
for Li Col“ 9 –
July 17 for Cavalry“ fitted 11
$30 –
Repay Tiffany & Co
(W. Pierce Mix)
This is a Light Cavalry Sabre which was used by Sergeant Rensselear West Kinney who enlisted as a Private in Schoharie at 26 years of age on August 3, 1861 and served with Company D of the 3rd NY Cavalry. He fought at the Battle of Ball’s Bluff and crossed the Potomac at Edward’s Ferry. He also served with his Company during their expeditions to Kingston, Whitehall, Goldsboro, Warsaw, Little Washington and Plymouth. (List of Civil War Soldiers from fort ahic, Old Stone Fort Archives. pg. 14) Kinney reenlisted on December 16, 1863 and was subsequently promoted to Corporal. On March 1, 1865, he was promoted to Sergeant. He left the 3rd NY after it was disbanded on July 12, 1865. UR 870. Sabres such as these were often used to cut through brush. As indicated by the 3rd NY Cavalry, they were also used in close combat.
This is a Carbine Rifle. Carbines are short Rifles and were breech loaded as opposed to Muskets which were muzzle loaded. Carbines often came with slings and were used by Cavalry. This particular gun is a Smith Carbine with a 1856-57 patent. For much of the war, the 3rd NY Cavalry was ill-equipped and were armed with revolvers instead of carbines. It was not until 1864 when they were issued carbines. As shown later in these documents, they were first issued Burnside Carbines.
This belt also belonged to Colonel Mix. Belts such as these were used to hold swords.
Disclaimer: Some of the language and terms used in this record are outdated and may be offensive to some. It is our belief that documents should be transcribed exactly as they were written.
Return
Cavalry Brigade 18th Army Corps
For the month of August 1863
Record of Events
The 3rd NY Cav and 2 “ Mix’s Cav one Co. L. N.C.U.V. left Newbern at 5 O’clock AM the 3 inst. marched to Warsaw on the Weldon & Wilmington R.R. tore up and twisted the Rails, Cut the Telegraph wire, Burned Depot. with (Commissary) Stores + Clothing , an Armory at Kenansville – Captured 45 Rebels in around over 100 Horses + mules and brought in 150 Negroes, Men, Women + Children + Returned to New Berne the 8th inst living marched, 200 miles Lost 4 men performing under command of Lt Col Geo. W. Lewis
The Cav. Brigade comd’d by Lt. Col G. W. Lewis, divided into three Detachments under Major’s Cole, Clarkson, and Jacobs. Left Newberne the morning of the 18th under command of Gen. Potter –
Marched to Tarboro Via. Swift Creak and (Greenville), Destroyed Picket Taken of Enemy Man Greenville Capturing 30. Destroyed R.R. Bridge and made work at Rocky mt. on N.V.W.R.R. burned train of cars Containing Company + (On stores) burned 1 Locomotive, 1 Cotten + Woolen Factory –
At Tarboro burned Depot of Bacon + Corn County Bridge, Two Steamers, 1 Ram Maj. Clarkson’s Batallion met the Enemy & charged them beyond I. They were in Superior Forces with Artillery Command Return from I. The 28th met were cut off at a bridge near Sparta the Enemy having Artillery & Infantry & Cav with a Contraband for a (revide), we took a circuitous path to the night summoning a creek, Our men second (skirmished) with the Enemy all during one return march Our losses were 3 com Officers missing 2 Enlisted men killed 19 wounded, and 43 missing.
Personally appeared before me Timothy Breese Private Company G 3rd New York Cavalry who being duly sworn says that on or about the 2. day of February 1864 at New Port News Va One Pistol a Colts Revolver the property of the United States and for which Capt Charles C Kromer 3rd New York Cavalry is responsible was stolen from his pack in the day time without the blame or negligence of this deponent.*
Subscribed and Sworn to before
me this 8th day of April
1864. Timothy Breese
Israel H Putnam
(SV) any Actg Adjt* 3 NYC
*A deponent is someone who makes a statement either verbally or in writing as a witness of something and swears that is true.
*Adjt is short hand for Adjutant which is an officer who works as an assistant to a senior military officer.
Breese (also recorded as Brizee) was 23 years of age when he enlisted in Maryland on August 2, 1862. He served as a Private in Company G until June 7, 1865. UR 747.
Israel H. Putnam was 28 years old when he enlisted on May 14, 1861 at Elmira. He began as a 1st Lieutenant in the 13th NY Company G and subsequently transferred to the 3rd NY Cavalry Company K. He resigned and a few months later enlisted in Company M where he served as acting Adjutant. He was eventually promoted to Major on December 4, 1864. UR 935.
Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, turned over by Lieut C J Pearce Depot Ordnance Officer NewBerne to Capt Charles C. Kromer Comdg Co. G. 3rd N.Y. Cavalry NewBerne on the 27th day of February, 1864. in obedience to Requisition of Capt. Chas. C. Kromer. dated Feb 22nd 1864.
16 Light Cavalry Sabres
14 Sabre Belts & Plates
14 Cap Pouches
14 Pistol Cartridge Boxes
40 Harness Leather
1 Black Hat “
1 Shoe Thread “
2 Buckles asstd doz
4 Breeching Rings
2 Tacks Iron (M)
6 Awl Blades
6 “ handles
50 Needles Harness & Saddles
1 Ordnance Instructions
1 Box Packing
I certify, That the above is a correct Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores turned over by me this 27th day of February, 1864, to Capt Chas C Kromer.
C J Pearce
Lieut & Depot Ordnance Officer
NewBerne N.C.
Personally appeared before me Charlie Gates of Company G. 3rd New York Cavalry who being duly sworn says that on the 5th day of March 1864 at Camp Peck near New Bern N.C. one (common tent) and one (set common) tent poles and pins the property of the United States and for which Capt Charles C. Kromer 3rd New York Cavalry is responsible (causually) took fire and were burned and destroyed while the occupants there were absent on duty and that no blame can attach to any one therefore.
Subscribes and sworn to before
me this the eighth day of April
1864.
Char Gates
Israel H Putnam
(SV) any Actg Adjt 3 NYC
Charles Gates was 21 years of age when he enlisted in Oneonta, NY on September 9, 1862. He served as a Private in Company G until June 7, 1865. UR 821.
Personally appeared before me Warren M Wilson Quarter Master Sergeant Company G 3rd New York Cavalry who being duly sworn says that at Camp Peck near New Berne NC on the 24th day of March 1864 two Forage Caps, one pair trousers (numerated), one pair Drawers one pair Stockings and one Great Coat the property of the United States for which Capt Charles C Kromer 3rd New York Cavalry is responsible were stolen from the Company Commander tent and without the fault or negligence of this deponent having the same in charge.
Subscribed and Sworn to before me this the 8 day of April 1864
Warren M Wilson
QM Sergt. Co G.
Israel Putnam
3rd Actg Adjt 3 NYCI certify on honor that I am acquainted with the such circumstances as set forth in the above affidavit of Warren M Wilson and that the same are true to the best of my knowledge & belief
Capt 3rd N.Y. Cav Comdg Co G.
Warren M. Wilson was 24 years of age when he enlisted at Pinckney on July 11, 1861. He began serving as a Private in Company G from August 21 and was promoted to Corporal on October 10 of that same year. He was promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant on June 14, 1863 but was reduced to ranks on April 14, 1864. He died from disease in Pinckney, NY on September 30, 1864. UR 1019.
Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores turned over by Lt. C J Pearce Depot Ord Offr New Berne NC to Capt. Charles C Kromer Co G 3rd NY Cav at New Berne NC on the 9th day of April, 1864, in obedience to Requisition of Capt Chas C Kromer dated April 6th
Marks Contents
16 Li Pair Sabres
16. “ “ “ Belts & Plates
16 Holsters-Pistols
16 Ctge Boxes “
16. Empty Bag Pouches
20. Harness Leather
70. Halter Bolts
2. Doz Buckles (Asstd)
1. Shoe Thread (ltbs)
2. Tacks Iron(M) or paper
1. Box-Packing
I certify, That the above is a correct Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores turned over by me this 9th day of April, 1864, to Capt. Chas C Kromer
C J Pearce
Lt Depot Ord Officer
New Berne NC
Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores turned over by Col Simon H Mix 3rd Regt. N.Y. Cavalry to Capt Cha. C. Kromer Co G. 3rd NY Cav. at Camp Portsmouth Va on the 28th day of April, 1864, in obedience to _________________
No. of Boxes Marks Articles Contents Articles
35 Thirty five Bridle Curl Cavalry
35 Thirty five Bridle Watering
35 Thirty five Curry Combs
35 Thirty five Halters & Straps
35 Thirty five Horse Brushes
35 Thirty five Links or hitching straps
35 Thirty five Lariats
35 Thirty five *Picket Pins
35 Thirty five Nose Bags
35 Thirty five Saddle pattern 1859 complete
35 Thirty five Saddle Blankets Blue
35 Thirty five Pair spurs and straps
7 Seven Boxes Packing
I certify, That the above is a correct Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores turned over by me this 28th day of April, 1864, to Capt Cha. C. Kromer Co. G. 3rd N.Y. Cav
Simon H Mix
Col. 3 N.Y. Cav.
* Picket Pins were roughly 13 inches long and made of iron, they were used to keep horses in place while the Soldiers rested.
Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, turned over by George W. Lewis Lt. Col 3d NY Cav to C C Kromer Capt Co G 3d N.Y.C. at Portsmouth Virginia on the 1st day of May, 1864, in obedience to ordered form Brigade 16d 2(m) Kautz Div Cav
No. of Boxes Marks Contents
10 Ten Light Cavalry Sabres
10 Ten “ “ Belts and Plates
I certify, That the above is a correct Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores turned over by me this 1st day of May, 1864, to C.C Kromer Capt Co G 3rd N.Y.C.
George Lewis
Lieut Col 3rd NY Cav
George W. Lewis first joined in Elmira at 35 years of age and began as a Captain of Company G of the 13th NY Volunteer Regt on May 14, 1861. He transferred to Company K of the 3rd NY Cavalry on September 1 and was promoted to Major on September 17. He was promoted to Lt. Colonel on April 23, 1862 and became Colonel and took command of the 3rd NY after Colonel Mix was killed on June 15, 1864 during the Siege at Petersburg. UR 880.
Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, turned over by Henry S. Joy Captain QRM 3d Newyork Cavy to C.C. Kromer Captain Co G at Portsmouth, Va on the 4th day of May, 1864, in obedience to ____________
Contents
20 Twenty Burnside Carbines
20 Twenty Carbine Slings & Swivels
20 Twenty Carbine Cart Boxes
I certify, That the above is a correct Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores turned over by me this 4th day of May, 1864, to C.C. Kromer Captain Co G 3 NYCav
Henry S. Joy
Captain QRM 3 NY Cavy
Henry S. Joy was 22 years of age when he began his service as 2nd Lieutenant in Company D on October 13, 1861. He was appointed Quartermaster of the Second Battalion. He served as Acting Regimental Quartermaster from June 8, 1862 and then became 1st Lieutenant and Quartermaster on September 26. He transferred to Company M and was promoted Captain on December 18, 1863. He ended his service with the 3rd NY on October 13, 1864 in Varina Va. UR 865.
Received at Camp near Portsmouth Va this 1st day of May, 1864, of Capt Cha. C. Kromer 3rd N.Y. Cav the following Ordnance and Ordnance Stores as for invoice dated the 1st day of May, 1864.
55 Watering Bridles
35 Nose Bags
30 Lariat Ropes
30 Picket Pins
35 *Links Cavalry
9 Bridle Curl Cavalry
9 Halters
6 Boxes Packing
Newton Hall
Maj Comdg Regt.
*Link Straps were used by Cavalry Soldiers while dismounting from their horses. These straps would then link their horses together. (ShilohRelics.com, Non-Dug artifacts From The Civil War Era Authentic American Artifacts From The Indian War to the World War Timeframe J.E. Condict Maker Marked Cavalry Horse “Link” Strap with Snap Intact.)
Major Newton Hall used to be the Captain in charge of Company G. Kromer was his 1st Lieutenant who was subsequently promoted to Captain after Hall was promoted to Major. He was 30 years of age when he joined Company G in Leyden as a Captain. He left the 3rd NY on October 11, 1864. UR 838.
Personally appeared before me Private Joseph Kane of Co G 3rd N.Y. Cavalry who being duly sworn says that on or about the 8th day of May 1864 at or near Stony Creek Va one horse the property of the United States and for which Capt Charles C Kromer Co G 3rd NY Cavalry is responsible while on a march against the enemy under command of General Kautz became so exhausted fatigued & worn that he this deponent could spread no further with and left him in charge of Private Mortimer Odett of the said company by whom said horse was neglectfully abandoned and lost. And that this deponent further says that the said Private Odett has since died by the accidental discharge of a pistol shot.
Sworn to and Subscribed before
me this the 20th day of June Joseph Kane
1864 Near Bermuda Hundred Co G 3rd N.Y. Cav
John M Post
Lieut & Adjt 3rd NY Cavalry
I certify on honor that the facts as set forth in the above affidavit are true according to the best of my knowledge and belief.
R.L. Ford
2nd Lieut 3rd N.Y. Cavalry
Mortimer Odett was 18 years of age when he enlisted in West Lowville on August 7, 1861 in Company G. He reenlisted with the same Company on December 16, 1863. He died on June 15, 1864 from a wound he received earlier that day near Petersburg Va. UR 918.
Joseph Kane was 18 years of age when he enlisted in Company G on January 28, 1864. He served as a Private and was transferred to Company A on July 12, 1865 and then to Company F on July 21, 1865. UR 865.
I certify on honor that on the 8th day of May 1864 near Stony Creek Station on the Petersburg and Weldon Rail Road Va the stores enumerated below was lost under the following circumstances in an action with the enemy company was dismounted and marched forward as skirmishers are being driven back one man belonging to the company was shot through the thigh and being so disabled he was compelled to abandon his arms and accoutrements counting of the following articles viz.
One Burnside Carbine One light Cavalry Sabre
One Carbine Cartridge Box One Sabre belt and Plate
One Carbine Sling One Pistol Cartridge Box
One “ Swivel One Pistol Cap box
One Whitney Revolver One Pistol Belt Holster
C C Kromer Capt. Co G 3d NY Cav
The undersigned being duly sworn and deposed & says that he is cognizant of the facts above and that they are true and correct to the best of his knowledge and belief. Sworn and Subscribed before me at Camp 3d NY Cav near Bermuda Hundred Va this the 3d day of September 1864
John M Post Adjutant 3d NY Cavalry Lewis Hall
Lewis Hall was 19 years of age when he enlisted on May 24, 1861 in Leyden. He served in Company G and began his service as a Private. He became a Corporal in 1862 and then a Sergeant in 1863. In 1864 he became a Commissary Sergeant and remained in service until July 12, 1865. UR 838.
Personally appeared before me Private John Maloney Co. G. 3rd N.Y. Cavalry who being duly sworn says that on the 8th day of May 1864 at Stony Creek Va while charging upon the enemy. One horse the property of the United States and for which Capt Cha. C. Kromer of Co. G. 3rd N.Y. Cavalry is responsible was killed by a gun shot from the enemy.
Subscribed and sworn to
this the 20th day of June John Maloney
1864 near Bermuda Hundred
before me John M Post
Lieut & Adjt 3d NY Cavalry
I certify on honor that I am well acquainted with the facts as set forth in the foregoing affidavit made by John Maloney and that they are true and correct
R.L. Ford 2nd Lieut Co. G. 3rd NY Cavalry
John Maloney was 30 years of age when he enlisted with Company G in New York City on January 28, 1864. He was reported missing in action at Ream’s Station on June 29, 1864. He was transferred to Company A on July 12, 1864 and then again to Company F of the 1st NY on July 21, 1865. UR 885.
Raymond (R.L.) Ford first enlisted in Oneonta in Company D at the age of 25 on July 25, 1861 as a Private. He was appointed quartermaster sergeant and then transferred to Company G where he became 1st Sergeant and then 2nd Lieutenant. He was then assigned to Company B. His service ended on October 13, 1864. UR 814.
Personally appeared before me Edward Roberts Private Co G 3rd NY Cavalry who being duly sworn says that on the 15th day of May 1864 at or near Brunswick Court House Va. While on a Raid or Expedition against the Enemy under command of Genl Kautz one horse the property of the United States and for which Capt Cha. C. Kromer of Co. G. 3rd N.Y. Cavalry is responsible became so lame worn out and unserviceable that he this deponent could spread no further with him and which said horse was consequently and of necessity abandoned and lost.
Subscribed and sworn to
this the 20th day of June Edward Roberts
1864 at (camp) of 3d NY Cavalry
before me near Bermuda Hundred
John M Post
Lt + Adjt 3d NY Cavalry
I certify that I am well acquainted with all of the facts as set forth in the above affidavit made by Edward Roberts and that they are true & correct.
Edward Roberts was 20 years of age when he enlisted with Company G in Utica on August 21, 1861. He served as a Private and reenlisted in 1864. On July 12, 1865 he transferred to Company A and then Company F of the 1st NY Mounted Rifles on July 21, 1865. UR 946.
Personally appeared before me Henry M Eckerson Private Co. G. 3rd N.Y. Cavalry who being duly sworn says that on the 13 day of June 1864 after an unsuccessful attack on a portion of the works in part of Petersburgh Va. Made by General Kautz’s Division of Cavalry which returning from the field under a heavy fire his horse was killed by the explosion of a shell and the equipments enumerated below the property of the United States for which Capt Cha. C. Kromer 3rd N.Y. Cavalry is responsible being upon said horse he this deponent was compelled to abandon them viz.
One Saddle Pattern 1859 Complete
One Saddle Blanket Blue
One Bridle Curl
One Halter & Strap
One Horse brush
One curry comb
Subscribed & sworn to before
me this the 25th day of July Henry M Eckerson
1864 at Camp 3d NY Cavalry
Near Bermuda Hundred Va
John M Post Augt 3d NYC
I certify on honor that I am acquainted with the facts as set forth in the foregoing affidavit and that they are true according to the best of my knowledge & belief.
CCKromer Capt 3d N Y Cav Comdg Co G
Henry M. Eckerson was 25 years of age when he enlisted on January 8, 1864 at Edmenston. He was a Private who served in Company G and transferred to Company M on July 12, 1864 and then transferred to Company F of the 1st NY Mounted Rifles on July 21, 1865. UR 804.
I certify on honor that on the 28 day of June 1864 the Store enumerated before me lost under the following circumstances.
Private Covenhoven of Co. G 3rd NY Cavalry was ordered by Genl Kautz in command of the expedition to town over his orderly one set of horse equipments the property of the United States for which Capt Cha. C. Kromer Co G. 3rd NY Cavalry is responsible. The property was turned over to his orderly near Stanton Bridge on the Richmond & Danville Railroad no receipt was furnished and the orderly was after and Captured together with the equipments viz
1 One Saddle Pattern 1859 Complete
1 One Saddle Blanket Blue
1 One Bridle Curl
1 One halter & strap
1 Curry Comb
1 horse brush
1 pr spurs & straps
CC Kromer Capt Co. G. 3d NY Cavalry
The undersigned being duly sworn deposed and says that he is cognizant of the facts as set forth in the foregoing certificate of Capt Kromer and that they are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Sworn and Subscribed before
me July the 13 1864 at Cornelius Covenhoven
Camp of 3d NY Cav near Bermuda Hundred
John M Post 1st Lieut 7 Adjt 3d NYCav
Cornelius Covenhoven was 18 years of age when he enlisted on August 10, 1861 in Boonville. He served as a Private in Company G and reenlisted in 1864. He transferred to Company A in 1865 and then transferred to Company F of the 1st NY Mounted Rifles. UR 782-783.
I certify on honor that on the 28th day of June 1864 near Meherrin River Va. the stores enumerated below were lost under the following circumstances. The Regiment to which my company belonged whilst returning from expedition to the Danville Rail Road Va. When in the vicinity of Meherrin River one horse belonging to my company was stolen together with the equipments upon him and all efforts possible under the circumstances made to recover them were unsuccessful. The following is the list of stores so stolen & lost.
1 Saddle Pattern 1859 Complete
1 Saddle Blanket Blue
1 Bridle Curl
1 Halter & Strap
1 Curry Comb & 1 horse Brush
CC Kromer Capt Co. G. 3rd. N.Y. Cavalry
The undersigned being duly sworn deposes and says that he is cognizant of the facts as above set forth and that they are correct to the best of his knowledge and belief. Subscribed & Sworn to before me that the 25 July 1864 at Co. G. 3d NY Cav near Bermuda Hundred Va John M Post Lieut 3d NYC
Personally appeared before me Alvin W Brown Private Company A 3rd N.Y. Volunteer Cavalry who being duly sworn says that on the 29 day of June 1864 near Rheims Station on the Petersburgh and Weldon Rail Road Va. pending an attack of the enemy on the forces under Genl Wilsons command he this deponent whilst carrying a message as orderly for General Kautz was crowded off of a bridge into the River over which General Wilsons forces were retreating and being unable to swim he this deponent in order to save himself was compelled to throw away the following Ordnance & Ordnance Stores the property of the United States for which Capt Cha. C. Kromer 3rd N.Y. Cavalry is responsible viz.
One Whitney Revolver Caliber 36/100
One Light Cavalry Sabre
One Sabre Belt & Plate
One Pistol Belt Holster
One Cartridge box and One Cap box
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this the 13th day of July 1864 at Camp of srd NY Cavalry near Bermuda Hundred, Va John M Post 1st Lieut + Adjt
I certify on honor that I am acquainted with the facts and circumstance as set forth in the foregoing affidavit and that the same are true according to the best of my knowledge & belief.
CC Kromer Capt. 3d N.Y. Cav Comdg Co G.
Alvin W Brown was a Private who belonged to Company A. He was 30 years of age when he enlisted in Rochester on July 16, 1862. He transferred to Company A of the 7th Regt. V.R. Corps on December 30, 1864. UR 750.
I certify on honor that on the 29 day of June 1864 near Rheims Station on the Petersburg and Weldon Rail Road Va. the stores enumerated below were lost under the following circumstances – The Regiment to which my company belongs being attacked by the enemy cavalry two horses belonging to my company which were being led by men belonging to the company were taken by the enemy together with all of the equipments upon them and as we were repulsed could not be recovered. The following is a list of the stores as captured.
2 Two Saddles Pattern 1859 Complete
2 Two Saddle Blankets
2 Two Bridle Curls
2 Two Halters & Straps
2 Two Curry Combs
2 Two Horse brushes
CC Kromer
Capt Co G. 3rd N.Y. Cavalry
The undersigned being duly sworn and says that he is cognizant of the facts as above set forth & that they are correct to the best of his knowledge & belief. Sworn to and Subscribed before me this the 25 day of July 1864 at Camp 3 NY Cav near Bermuda Hundred Va.
John M Post Lieut 3d NYC
Post first enlisted with Company E in Rochester at the age of 26 on June 13, 1861. He was promoted to Corporal in 1862, and then Sergeant in 1863 and then Sergeant-Major later that same year. He reenlisted in December 1863 and became a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1864 and transferred to Company M. In July he became regimental adjutant. He returned to Company E and became their Captain in January 1865. UR 933.
Personally appeared before me Sylvester Hughes Private Co G. 3rd N.Y. Cavalry who being duly sworn says that on the 29 day of June 1864 near Rheims Station Va. Whilst on a march with the expedition then returning from the Danville Rail Road he this deponent with the company picketed his horse for a short time during which he was stolen together with the following Ordnance and Ordnance Stores which (new) upon him at the time the property of the United States and for which Capt Cha. C. Kromer 3rd N.Y. Cavalry is responsible. That prompt and diligent search was made for the property aforesaid but that the same could not be found viz.
One Saddle Pattern 1859 Complete
One Saddle Blanket Blue
One Bridle Curl
One Halter & Strap
One Curry Comb & One horse Brush
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this the 25 day of July 1864 at Camp 3 NY Cav near Bermuda Hundred Va. John M Post Lieut 3d NYC Sylvester Hughes
I certify on honor that I am acquainted with the facts and circumstances set forth in the foregoing affidavit and that same are true according to the best of my knowledge & belief.
CC Kromer Capt. 3d N.Y. Cav Comdg Co G.
Sylvester Hughes was 18 years of age when he enlisted on January 26, 1864 in Albany in Company G. He served as a Private and transferred to Company A in 1865 and then to Company F of the 1st NY Mounted Rifles. UR 856.
Personally appeared before me Chauncey Brown Corporal Company G. 3rd N.Y. Cavalry who being duly sworn says that on the 29th day of June 1864 at or near Rheims Station on the Petersburg and Weldon Rail Road Va. being one of an escort to General Grant’s Head Quarters with a message to him from General Wilson his horse became so exhausted and so worn out that he could spread no further with him and to escape capture he this deponent was compelled to abandon him together with the following Ordnance and Ordnance Stores the property of the United States for which Capt Cha. C. Kromer 3d N.Y. Cavalry is responsible viz:
1 one saddle pattern 1859 complete 1 one halter & strap
1 One Saddle Blanket Blue 1 One Curry Comb
1 One Bridle Curl 1 One Horse brush
Chauncey Brown
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this the 25th day of July 1864 at Bermuda Hundred Va
John M Post Adjt 3d NYC
I certify on honor that I am acquainted with the facts set forth in the above affidavit above and that the same are true to the best of my knowledge & belief
CC Kromer Capt 3d N.Y. Cav. Comdg Co G
Chauncey Brown was 23 years of age when he first enlisted on February 18, 1864 in New York City. He served in Company G and began as a Private. He was promoted to Corporal on April 14, 1864. His service in Company G ended on July 12, 1865. UR 750.
Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores turned over by Col George Lewis Comdg 3d NYCav to Capt CC Kromer Co G 3d NYC at New Jordans Pond Va on the 10th day of August, 1864. in obedience to ______________________
Contents
53 Sharps Carbine Cal 02
53 Carbine Slings Swivvels
53 Ctdge Boxes
53 Cap Pouches
12 Light Cavalry Sabres
12 Sabre Belts & Plates
I certify, That the above is a correct Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores turned over by me this ___ day of August, 1864, to Capt CC Kromer.
George Lewis
Col 3d ny cav
Personally appeared before me Ezra G. Potter Private Company G. 3rd N.Y. Vol. Cavalry who being duly sworn says that on or about the 20th day of August 1864 in camp on the Plank Road near Petersburg Va his horse the property of the United States and for which Capt Cha. C. Kromer Co. G. 3rd N.Y. Cavalry is responsible died of disease and without any fault or neglect of Capt Kromer or of this deponent.
Sworn and Subscribed by me
this the day of
September 1864 at
I certify on honor that I am acquainted with the facts and circumstances as set forth in the foregoing affidavit and that they are true according to the best of my knowledge and belief.
CC Kromer
Capt. 3rd N.Y. Cav
Ezra G. Potter was 21 years of age when he enlisted in Oneonta on August 8, 1862. He served as a Private until his term of service ended on June 7, 1865. UR 933.
Kromer was 19 years of age when he enlisted in Company D in Schoharie as a Corporal on July 5, 1861. He served as an orderly at Balls Bluff (List of Civil War Soldiers from fort ahic, Old Stone Fort Archives. pg. 15). He was promoted to Sergeant sometime between 1861-1862. He became 2nd Lieutenant of Company G on January 1, 1863 and then 1st Lieutenant on June 12, 1863. He became Captain of Company G on January 18, 1864 and remained Captain until the war ended. UR 873.
Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, turned over by Col Geo W Lewis Comdg 3d NY Cav to Capt CC Kromer Co G nyc at Prince George NC on the 8th day of Sept, 1864, in obedience to ____________
Contents
9 Whitney Revolvers Cal 26
I certify, That the above is a correct Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores turned over by me this 8th to Capt CC. Kromer Co G 3d NYC
George Lewis
Col 3d NY Cav
List of Clothing (&c) transferred to Capt. C.C. Kromer Comdg Co G 3rd NY Vol Cav by Lieut B.H. Morgan Regt. Quarter Master 3d NYV Cavalry at Prince George C. Virginia Sept 14th 1864.
8 Eight Prs Boots new 3.85
7 Seven Trousers (mtd) 4.15
5 Five Drawers 1.00
7 Seven Shirts (flannel) 1.57
14 Fourteen *Forage Caps .65
4 Four Canteens .45
1 One *Guidon 1.75
I certify that the above is a correct Invoice of Stores transferred by me this day Sept 14th.
B.H. Morgan
1st Lieut & R. Q. M. 3d NYV Cav
*A Forage Cap is a hat that is bigger than the Civil War Kepi.
*A Guidon is a flag used by Cavalry to represent a specific unit, squadron, or corp and represents its Commanding Officer.
Benjamin H. Morgan was 24 years of age when he enlisted in Rochester on August 4, 1861. He began serving as a Private in Company G. He was promoted to be a Waggoner on June 7, 1862 and to Battalion Quartermaster that same day. He became Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant just 10 days later. On December 18, 1863, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and Quartermaster. He was missing in action at Ream’s Station on June 29, 1864 and was noted as being paroled in July that same year. He resigned on September 20, 1864. UR 907.
Personally appeared before me Henry Wickham Co. M Sergt Co G. 3rd N.Y. Cavalry who being duly sworn says that on or about the 7th day of October 1864 while in action on the Darby town Road near Richmond Va seven horses the property of the United States and for which Capt Charles C Kromer is responsible was captured by the enemy without any fault or neglect of Capt Kromer. Subscribed and sworn before me this 28th day of October 1864 at Camp 3d NY Cav
Henry Wickham Qm (Sergt) Co G 3d NY Cav
John M Post Adjutant 3d NY Cav
I certify on honor that I am acquainted with the fact to circumstances as set forth in the foregoing affidavit and that they all are true according to the best of my knowledge & belief.
J. A. Wolf 2d Lt Co G 3d N.Y. Vol Cav
Henry Wickham was 36 years of age when he enlisted in Oneonta on August 7, 1862. He served in Company G beginning as a Private, promoted to Corporal on January 3, 1863, and then promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant on April 14, 1864. His term of service ended on June 7, 1865 in Norfolk, Virginia. UR 1013.
John A. Wolf enlisted on August 10, 1861 and at the age of 23 in Leyden. He began as a Private in Company G but was quickly promoted to Sergeant on August 23. He became Quartermaster Sergeant on April 12, 1863 and then First Sergeant on June 14. He transferred to Company F and became Second Lieutenant on September 5, 1864. He transferred back to Company G and became First Lieutenant on January 10, 1865. He left the 3rd NY Cavalry on July 12, 1865 after the regiment disbanded. UR 1021.
Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, turned over by Geo. W. Lewis Col 3rd N.Y. Vol Cavalry to Capt. CC Kromer 3rd NY Co G Cav. at Camp (Getty) Va on the 25th day of January, 1865, in obedience to ________
Marks Contents
20 Saddles
20 Curl Bridles
40 Saddle Blankets
40 Curry Combs
40 Horse Brushes
5 Boxes Packing
10 Sabres
10 Sabre Belts & Plates
I certify, That the above is a correct Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores turned over by me this 25th day of January, 1865, to Capt C.C. Kromer Co G 3rd NY Vol Cav.
Geo W Lewis
Col. comdg Regt.
List of Clothing Co G (&) Equipage Transferred by Lieut Frank A. Norton R.Q.M. 3rd N.Y. Cavalry to Capt. C.C. Kromer Comdg Co G 3rd N.Y. Cavalry at Suffolk Va May 14th 1865.
(Nu) or Quantity Articles Lost Condition
(when)(new)
27 Twenty Seven Trousers (mtd) 5 91 New
68 Sixty Eight Stockings 48 “
12 Twelve Drawers 1 60 “
5 Five Boots 4 65 “
2 Two Uniform Jackets 9 25 “
3 Three J.S. Coats (unla) unknown “
2 Two Gt. Coats (mcta) “ “ “
6 Six Knit Shirts “ “ “
I certify that the above Invoice is correct.
Frank A. Norton
1st Lieut & R. Q. M
3rd N.Y. Cavalry
Frank A. Norton was 19 years of age when he enlisted in Rochester on August 10, 1861. He began as a Corporal in Company H. He reenlisted on December 16, 1863 and became Quartermaster Sergeant two days later. On January 10, 1865 he became 1st Lieutenant and the Regimental Quartermaster. He transferred to Company L on July 12, 1865 and then joined the 1st NY Mounted Rifles on July 21. UR 916.
The undersigned being duly sworn deposes and says that one (1) Revolver the property of the United States and to which Capt. C.C. Kromer Co. G 3rd NY Cav is responsible was lost under the following circumstances viz that on the 6th day of July 1865 being taken sick and removed to Regimental Hospital said Revolver being in my charge I was too unwell to turn it over to Co. Commander and it was left in my quarters and when my accoutrements were taken charge of by the Quartermaster Sergeant it was found that it had been stolen.
Sworn and subscribed before me
the 12th day of July 1865 Milo Gookins
W.L. Ogden Lt. and Adjutant 3 N.Y. Cav
I certify on honor that I am cognizant of the facts and circumstances as set forth in the affa davit and that they are true and correct.
Capt. 3rd N.Y. Cav
Milo Gookins (born Goodkins) first joined Company G in Leyden as a Private on July 8, 1861. He would subsequently be promoted Corporal and Sergeant, then reduced in rank, and then promoted again. He transferred to Company A on July 12, 1865 and then Company F of the 1st NY Mounted Rifles on July 21. UR 828.
William L Ogden (Odgen in Unit Roster) was 21 years of age when he enlisted on June 13, 1861 in Rochester. He began as a Private in Company A. He reenlisted as a Sergeant on December 16, 1863, was reduced in rank to Corporal but later promoted to Sergeant-Major on July 25, 1864. He became 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant on January 8, 1865. He transferred to Company I of the 1st NY Mounted Rifles on July 21, 1865. UR 919.