79. COOTES, Harry N. & Ralph C. Diebert
(editors). A History of the Third United States
Cavalry.... Harrisburg: [Telegraph Press, 1933]. [ix]
[1] 143 [1] pp., colored plate of regimental coat of arms,
numerous photographic portraits and illustrations. 8vo,
original gilt-decorated green cloth. Occasional mild
foxing, otherwise fine.
First
edition. Controvich 2807. Tutorow 3060. Not in Garrett,
The Mexican-American War. In addition to the chapter
on the Mexican-American War, there is a chapter that
includes the Big Horn Expedition in 1876. The list of
engagements includes many in Texas, New Mexico, and
Arizona. Pingenot: Historical narrative of the combat
roles of the Third U.S. Cavalry Regiment of Mounted
Riflemen (later changed to the 3rd Cavalry), from its
activation in 1846 to service in France in 1917-1918.
During this extensive period the regiment fought at Vera
Cruz (1847), Sherman’s Georgian campaign (1864),
Indian Wars in New Mexico and the Dakotas against Comanches
and Cheyennes (1876), Cuba (1898) and France (1917-18).
Part II of the volume provides short biographies of the
honored officers and men of the regiment.
($200-500)