Col. Solomon G. Kitchen,
7th Missouri Cavalry
Service Record of 7th Missouri Cavalry (transcribed by Paul Arnold)
Compay A
Capt. James Clark (Many from Stoddard County)
August 9, 1862 at Kennett, Dunklin County.
Company B
James A. Cooper (Stoddard County men)
October 18th 1862, Bloomfield, MO.
Jan and February 1864 Muster Roll.
Camp near Camden
Col. S. G. Kitchen Commanding, Brig comprised of his & Col. Green’s regt being on detached service, which Cpt. Coopers Company composed a part of the same, we marched as follows: We left Camden January 12, 1864, cross the river at Bradley’s Ferry marched five miles to Bradley Farm, 13th marched 20 miles, camp at Chambersville, 14th marched 25 miles, camped near Mount Elba, remained there 3 days, 18th marched 16 miles, camped near Oak Bluff on Saline. 19th marched 15 miles and camped on Horse 16 miles south east of Prinston and remained there until January 29, then returned to Camden which was a march of 25 miles. We had no engagements with the enemy. We went into winter quarters near Camde, Ark. February 4, 1864. The health of the soldiers is very good at present. The Companies improving in reference to discipline.
Capt. James Clark (Many from Stoddard County)
August 9, 1862 at Kennett, Dunklin County.
Company B
James A. Cooper (Stoddard County men)
October 18th 1862, Bloomfield, MO.
Jan and February 1864 Muster Roll.
Camp near Camden
Col. S. G. Kitchen Commanding, Brig comprised of his & Col. Green’s regt being on detached service, which Cpt. Coopers Company composed a part of the same, we marched as follows: We left Camden January 12, 1864, cross the river at Bradley’s Ferry marched five miles to Bradley Farm, 13th marched 20 miles, camp at Chambersville, 14th marched 25 miles, camped near Mount Elba, remained there 3 days, 18th marched 16 miles, camped near Oak Bluff on Saline. 19th marched 15 miles and camped on Horse 16 miles south east of Prinston and remained there until January 29, then returned to Camden which was a march of 25 miles. We had no engagements with the enemy. We went into winter quarters near Camde, Ark. February 4, 1864. The health of the soldiers is very good at present. The Companies improving in reference to discipline.