Wesley Merritt was an American major general who served in the cavalry of the United States Army during the American Civil War, American Indian Wars, and Spanish-American War. Following the latter war, he became the first American Military Governor of the Philippines.
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS, August 10, 1863. August 10, 1863—7.30 a, m. Brigadier-General MERRITT, You will turn overall the surplus of good horses, after your division is mounted, to General Gregg…
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS, August 10, 1863. August 10, 1863—7.30 a, m. Brigadier-General MERRITT, You will turn overall the surplus of good horses, after your division is mounted, to General Gregg…
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS, October 26, 1863. October 26, 1863. Brigadier-General MERRITT, The commanding general directs that you move your brigade at once up the railroad toward Bealeton Station, to connect…