1st Lt. Orson A. Baxter
Company M
Independent Massachusetts Cavalry Battalion

This sword was carried by 1st Lieutenant Orson A. Baxter. Lt. Baxter afterwards commanded Company G, 4th Massachusetts Cavalry at Fort Magruder, Virginia, during the Richmond-Petersburg campaign.

From the Richard Ferry Collection. Used with permission.

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