The 2nd Texas Cavalry Regiment was a volunteer

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unit from

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that fought in the

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during the

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. The unit was organized in May 1861 as the 2nd Texas Mounted Rifles. In early 1862, the regiment took part in the unsuccessful

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before retreating to Texas. In April 1862 the unit reorganized at

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, as the 2nd Texas Cavalry. In January 1863, part of the regiment helped recapture

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while another part was captured at

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. After moving to Louisiana, the unit fought at LaFourche Crossing, Second Donaldsonville, Kock's Plantation, Sterling's Plantation, and Bayou Bourbeux. It returned to Texas in winter 1863 and remained there until the surrender in June 1865.

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