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   5th Texas Vol Infantry Regiment

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5th Texas Vol Infantry Regiment History
5th Texas Headquarters Field & Staff
Company A roster, "Bayou City Guards",  Harris County
Company B roster,  No local designation, Colorado County
Company C roster, "The Leon Hunters", Leon County
Company D roster, "Waverly Confederates", Walker County
Company E roster, "Dixie Blues", Washington County    Picture
Company F roster, "Company Invincibles", Washington County
Company G roster, "Milam County Greys", Milam County
Company H roster, "Texas Polk Rifles", Polk County
Company I roster, "Texas Aides", Washington County
Company K roster, "Polk County Flying Artillery", Polk County
Col. Shaller - Commanded for one day!
Col. James Archer - Commanded Sept. '61 - June '62
Col.Jerome Robertson  - Commanded June '62 - Nov. '62
Col.Robert Powell  - Commanded Nov. '62 - July '63
Lt. Col. Bryan - Commanded July '63 - May '64
Capt. Clay - Commanded May '64 - Jan. '65	War Letters
"A Confederate"  Poem about Gettysburg written by 5th Texas member
Active Service of a Texas Command   B.A. Nabours
Sentiment of a Typical Confederate James Cobb
Letter dedicating the 5th Texas flag