The following was penned by Mortimer Riley Flint (1836-1931) while serving as the 1st Lieutenant of Co. D, 10th Missouri (Union) Cavalry. The document is a copy of the report Flint submitted in late August 1863 in response to questions pertaining to the formation and history of the company.

Flint sent his report to Jeremiah F. Young, the adjutant of the 10th Missouri Cavalry.

Transcription

Headquarters 10th Missouri Cavalry
Camp Sweeny
August 31st 1863

J. F. Young
1st Lt. & Adjt. 10th Missouri Cavalry

Sir, to reply to questions contained in “circular,” I would respectfully submit the following.

First. Name or number? Co. D, 10th Mo. Cav.
Second. How & where organized, recruited under what auspices or authority, &c.? Organized as Co. D, Bowen’s Batt. Cav. Mo. Vols. and attached to 13th Regt. Infantry Vols. Illinois Volunteers under authority from the Governor of the State of Missouri in Rolla, Mo.
Third. Mustered into service when & for what term? October 6th 1861 for three years.
Fourth. Original strength in officers and men? 59 men , 3 officers.
No. of recruits added in the field? 57 men
Added by transfer and from what? 2 men 1 man from Co. C, 10th Mo. Cav., 1 from Co. A, 10th Mo. Cav.
No. of officers & men killed in battle? 1 man.
No. died of disease and wounds? 24 men.
No. discharged? 13 men
No. deserted? 18 men
No. transfered & to what? 2 men & 2 officers. 1 man to Co. C, 10th Mo. Cav., 1 man to non com. staff 18th Mo. Cav, 1 officer to Co. H, 3rd Mo. Cav., 1 officer to staff 11th Mo. Cav.
Fifth. When reported for service? Rolla, Mo. September 25, 1861
Sixth. History?

This company was on duty at Rolla, Mo., from the date of organization until the last of October ’61 when it was ordered to form part of the escort to a train of supplies for Gen. Fremont’s Army. Joined the Battalion at Bolivar, Mo., and marched to Springfield, Mo. Returned to Rolla, Mo. the last of November, ’61 and was then ordered to Salem, Mo., with the Battalion to establish a post.

On the morning of December 3rd about daylight, was attacked by a superior force of the enemy under command of Col. Freeman. The enemy was repulsed with severe loss. This company taking a prominent part in the action. Lost nine horses killed and three men wounded.

January 3rd ’62, left Rolla, Mo., with Battalion as escort to Gen. Curtis. On the 12th of February skirmished with rebel picket near Springfield, Mo. On the 16th of February, took active part in the battle of Sugar Creek & on the 7th, 8th, and 9th of March in the Battle of Pea Ridge. Marched to Batesville with Battalion. Arrived May 3rd ’62. On 28th of May ’62, the company moved to Sylomore on White River & attacked the enemy in their camp capturing 44 horses, 22 prisoners, and a quantity of 2.M. property & C.C. & G. E. Left Batesville June 23rd ’62 & marched to Helena, Ark. where it arrived July 13th ’62. August 15th went with Battalion down Mississippi river. While gone had several skirmishes with the enemy at Miliken’s Bend July 22nd ’62, Greenville July 23rd ’62, Bolivar July 25th ’62. October 3rd ’62 left Helena and arrived at St. Louis, Mo. October 7th ’62.

The Battalion was ordered to be filled to a full regiment. Raised four new companies making eight companies in all under the name of 9th Missouri Cavalry. December 4, ’62 an order was issued consolidating six companies of the 9th with six companies of the 10th Missouri Cavalry forming the 10th Missouri Cavalry. About the 1st of January 1863, the company was ordered to Columbus, Kentucky. thence to Helena, Arkansas. Left January 27th ’63 & joined regiment at Memphis, Tennessee January 28th. February 1st, left Memphis with regiment for Corinth, Miss. Arrived February 14th, 1863. February 18th, ’63, with regiment on expedition to Tuscumbia, Alabama. Skirmished with enemy near town. Captured large quantities of cotton & large numbers of horses & mules. Returned to Corinth, Miss. on March 3rd, ’63.

April 14, 1863 with regiment in expedition to Town Creek, Alabama to cover movement of Col. Streight. During the march the company was actively engaged in the actions with the enemy at Cherokee, Burgoyne, Roost Creek, Leighton, and Town Creek. On return reached Burnsville, Mississippi April 30th 1863. May 1st 1863 were ordered from Burnsville, Miss. to Tupelo where we attacked & defeated a superior force of the enemy. Returned to Corinth May 8th after an absence of 25 days during which time this company were constantly on the march/ May 26th 1863 with regiment on expedition to Florence, Alabama, where a severe engagement took place in which the enemy were defeated. Returned to Corinth, Miss., May 31st ’63.

With regiment June 15th ’63 to Jackson, Tennessee. With regiment July 26th through West Tenn. to prevent state election. Returned to camp August 6th 1863

Very respectfully your obedient servant, — M. R. Flint, 1st Lt., Company D, 10th Mo. Cavalry