“Head Qrs. Gary’s Cav. Brigade

Nov. 3, 1864

On the 27th of July at Tilghman’s Farm, Capt. Barham, commanding a squadron, held the left of the line during the engagement and constituted the rear guard of the command with great courage and skill checking and annoying the enemy, advancing in greatly superior force. …..”

Source: Compiled Service Record for Theophilus Barham, Capt, CSA, 24 VA CAV, RG 109.

Bryce A. Suderow
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