DAVID A. PERCY -- 26th CAVALRYNEVER WENT SOUTH OF PLATTSBURGH - The 26th Cavalry was the last cavalryregiment formed in New York. Recruitment started at the end of 1864, andthey were mustered in February 1965. Charles W. Fisk and just over 100men were mustered into the regiment in February 1865, with generousbounties. They thought they were going to serve for one year, but onlyserved until July 6th of that year when they mustered out inPlattsburgh.The 26th Cavalry was appointed by the War Department in 3 states toguard the northern border -- New York, Vermont and Massachusetts. TheNew York battalion consisted of five companies, G, H, I, K and L, andunder the rulings of the War Department, the field officers of theregiment were appointed by the Governor of this State.The first company, L, Capt. David A. Piercy, was recruited, and February24, 1865, mistered in the United States service at Malone; the second,Company H, Capt. Henry E. Turner, was recruited, and February 22, 1865,mustered in the United States service at Watertown; the third, CompanyK, Capt. Edgar Hinkley, was recruited, and February 24, 1865, musteredin the United States service at Buffalo; the fourth, Company G, Capt.Pliny Moore, was recruited, and February 11, 1865, mustered in theUnited States service at Plattsburg; and the fifth, Company I, Capt.Newton H. Davis, was recruited, and February 22, 1865, mustered in theUnited States service at Malone.These companies were mustered out and honorably discharged under Col.Ferris Jacobs, Jr.; L and I at Ogdensburg, July 1 and 3, 1865,respectively; H at Madison Barracks, Sackett\'s Harbor, July 7; K atFort Porter, Buffalo, June 29; and G at Plattsburgh, July 6, 1865. Eventhough the regiment was in existence for about 7 months, the lost 3 men-- all by disease.You can read more about cavalry regiments in the Civil War at:
