Ranald Slidell Mackenzie, also called Bad Hand, was a career United States Army officer and general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was described by General Ulysses S. Grant as its most promising young officer. He also served with great distinction in the following Indian Wars.
SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DIVISION, ARMY OF THE JAMES, March 21, 1865. No. 58. Before Richmond, Va., March 21, 1865. Brigade, Cavalry Division, will report to Col. S. P. Spear,…
Before Richmond, Va. Before Richmond, Va., March 24, 1865. Colonel WEST, Commanding Brigade, Cavalry Division: You will have your command in readiness to march at 5 a. m. to-morrow, the…
Before Richmond, Va. Before Richmond, Va., March 24, 1865. Capt. D. L. NoGGLE, Commanding Fourth Wisconsin Battery. Caprain: You will have your battery in readiness to march at 5 a.…