Morris Morrissey - CO K 2nd Texas Cavalry

 

 

Morris Morrissey

 

Morris Morrissey (pvt) enlisted on Sept. 23, 1861 at Ft. Brown, Texas. His age is listed as 19 and he enlisted for a term of 12 months. Capt. Donelson was his enlisting officer. The Cavalry set a value of $ 50 on his horse and $ 15 on his equipment.

Muster Roll of Jan. 1, 1862 -  He is paid $ 39.20 for the use of his horse.

Muster Roll of Feb. 1862 - He has not been paid since enlisting and he is on detached service on the Rio Grande at Santa Rita as of Feb. 2, 1862

Muster Roll of April 62 - Present

Muster Roll of Oct. 1862 - he has reenlisted at Helena under Capt. Donelson. His horse is now valued at $ 90 and his equipment at $ 40.  He is paid $ 24.20 for the use of his horse.

Muster Roll of June 30, 1863 - He is paid $ 48.40 for use of his horse. He is on duty as a hospital attendant.

August, 1863 - On furlough for 30 days starting on  July 5, 1863
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Nov., 1864   - Hospital attendant

Aug., 1864 - Sick in hospital. Sent on Detached service as courier in Galveston as of    Aug. 10, 1864.

One undated index card indicating that he is a prisoner of war.

No further records

 

  Submitted by Michael Tope

 


 

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