1st Cavalry
New York State Militia
New York National Guard
Civil War
Captain Devin's Company; Jackson Horse Guards

History
The following is taken from New York in the War of the Rebellion, 3rd ed. Frederick Phisterer. Albany: J. B. Lyon Company, 1912.

Mustered in: July 14,1861
Mustered out: October 23, 1861

One hundred men of the 1st Cavalry, located in New York city, principally of Company A, commanded by Lieut. Col. Thomas C. Devin of the regiment as captain, volunteered, upon the request of the General Government for some cavalry, for a service of three months, and left the State, July 3, 1861. This company was mustered in the service of the United States at Washington, D. C., July 14, 1861, and mustered out and honorably discharged at New York city, October 23, 1861. The company and regiment are, at the present date, not in existence.

Further Reading
This is meant to be a comprehensive list. If, however, you know of a resource that is not listed below, please send an email to int-historians@ng.army.mil with the name of the resource and where it is located. This can include photographs, letters, articles and other non-book materials. Also, if you have any materials in your possession that you would like to donate, the museum is always looking for items specific to New York's military heritage. Thank you.

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