The Floyd Cavalry was probably the first to offer its services to Gov. Jos. E. Brown. This was done Friday, Nov. 9, 1860 . . .

Three days before the First Battle of Manassas, the offer having gone by the board, the company met and passed resolutions as follows:

. . . Whereas, the services of the company have not yet been called for, be it

Resolved, that in view of active hostilities that the company renew their tender with the assurance that it holds itself in readiness whenever and wherever they may arise.

The officers at this time were Jno. R. Towers, captain; E. W. Hull, first lieutenant; Dunlop Scott, second lieutenant, and
J. H. Walker, third lieutenant. Continued inactivity caused the three first named to transfer to the Miller Rifles in the same offices. Armistead R. Harper took the place of Lieut. Walker.

A History of Rome and Floyd County, p. 138
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