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It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Glenda McWhirter Todd. She passed away on September 3, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was a historian, genealogist, and author who prided herself on being a descendant of Andrew Ferrier McWhirter of the 1st Alabama Cavalry, USV. Her work over the past two decades and her dedication to the 1st Alabama Cavalry has created a legacy that will last for years to come.

Her life's work has touched thousands of people through the years, and I am glad that I had the pleasure to work with her as long as I did. My hope is that her work will live on for years to come to educate and inspire a new generation.


Excerpts from the Official Records Concerning the 1st Alabama
Series 1, vol 44, Part 1 (Savannah)

page 822-823

SPECIAL ORDERS,

HDQRS. SEVENTEENTH ARMY CORPS,

Numbers 318.

Savannah, GA., December 27, 1864.

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II. The formation of this corps for the review to-morrow will be as follows, instead of the manner designated in Special Orders, Numbers 317, extract III:

1. The First Alabama Cavalry will form on Price street, with its right resting on Bay street.

2. The First Division, Major General J. A. Mower commanding, will form on South Broad street, with the right resting on Price street.

3. The Third Division will form on Liberty street, with its right resting on Price street.

4. The Fourth Division will form on Jones street, with its right resting on Price street.

5. Major A. C. Waterhouse, chief of artillery, will form the artillery on the open ground on the corner of Price and Liberty streets.

6. The position of the reviewing officer will be at the Exchange, on Bay street.

7. The hour for the formation will be the same as formerly designated.

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By command of Major General F. P. Blair:

C. CADLE, Jr.,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

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