. "The red neck ties," or, History of the Fifteenth New York Volunteer Cavalry, containing a record of the battles, skirmishes, marches, etc., that the regiment particpated in from its organization in August, 1863, to the time of its discharge in August, 1865 . ich you have passed through the series of battleswhich to-day resulted in the surrender of the enemys entire armv. The record established by your indomitable courage is unpar-alleled in the annals of war. Your prowess has won for vou eventhe respect and admiration of your enemies. During the past sixmonths, although in most instances co
. "The red neck ties," or, History of the Fifteenth New York Volunteer Cavalry, containing a record of the battles, skirmishes, marches, etc., that the regiment particpated in from its organization in August, 1863, to the time of its discharge in August, 1865 . ich you have passed through the series of battleswhich to-day resulted in the surrender of the enemys entire armv. The record established by your indomitable courage is unpar-alleled in the annals of war. Your prowess has won for vou eventhe respect and admiration of your enemies. During the past sixmonths, although in most instances confronted by superior num-bers, you have captured from the enemy, in open battle, iii piecesof field artillery, 65 battle-flags, and upwards of 10,000 prisonersof war, including 7 general officers. Within the past ten days,and included in the above, you have captured 46 pieces of fieldartillery, and 37 battle-flags. You have never lost a gun, neverlost a color, and never have been defeated ; and notwithstanding thenumerous engagements in which you have borne a prominentpart, including those memorable battles of the Shenandoah, youhave captured every piece of artillery which the enemy has daredto open on you. The near approach of peace renders it improba-. GENERAL GHO. A. CUSTER. i Tilt: Ki:w YORK PUBLIC UBRARY, ASTOR, LENOX Four. OPTIONS. FIFTEENTH NEW YORK CAVALRY. 77 ble that you will again be called upon to undergo the fatigues ofthe toilsome inarch or the exposure of the battle-field ; but shouldthe assistance of keen blades, wielded by your sturdy arms, be re-quired to hasten the coming of that glorious peace for which wehave been so long contending, the General commanding is proud-ly confident thai, in the future as in the past, every demand willmeet with a hearty and willing response. Let us hope that our work is done, and that, blessed with thecomforts of peace, we may be permitted to enjoy the pleasures ofhome and friends. For our comrades who have fallen, le
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