A Sketch of the History of Debray’s (26th) Regiment of Texas Cavalry (Pamphlet)
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Author: Debray, X.B. (Xavier Blanchard) (1816? – 1895)
Publisher: Waco Village Press
Pub Date: 1961 (Facsimile reprint)
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair. Binding tight. No tears, bends or folds. Two previous owners. First previous owner’s name, date, location, and acquisition information on ffep. Second previous owner’s blindstamp on upper corner ffep. Water damage to bottom of some, but not all, of the pages–mostly at the back of the volume, but it’s apparent throughout. One pen (?) correction on page 14. Stiff paper wraps. Ten pages added to facsimile reprint in order to accommodate front and back matter–new title page, foreword and Registro (edition information). Limited edition.
Notes: Originally a 26 page booklet. 1961 facsimile reprint of the original 1884 printing. Limited edition–300 copies–of which this is number 198. Debray was born in France and immigrated to the United States in 1848, settling in San Antonio. In March, 1862, he was elected Colonel of the 26th Texas Cavalry Regiment. His regiment fought in several battles of the Civil War, primarily in east and south Texas, and Louisiana.
