Thanks for the shared information on Marsden Campbell, Co A. Can you tell me which CO recommended the promotion (Thompson, Prescott, Bridges, Vincent, Brent?) and when? If possible and reasonable for you, I would really like to see a copy of the letter recommending the promotion. Would it be possible for you to scan it and share an e-mailed copy?

There were 5-6 other Campbells in the 2nd LA Cav, with 2 in Co A (Marsden and WS or WG Campbell). In checking US census documents, in 1860 Marsden had a 7 year old brother named Lucius and 3 sisters, however, he could have an older brother already out on his own. In checking the 1850 US census, I noted that Marsden was the only son, with 2 sisters. Although the census documents are helpful, they are notoriously problematic, because of census-taker handwriting and entry errors.

Thanks again for the shared information.

Very best

Don Parker