Almerine M. Alexander organized the regiment from north Texas recruits in the winter of 1861–1862.

The unit marched to Indian Territory in May 1862 where it joined a brigade commanded by Douglas H. Cooper.

The regiment fought at Newtonia and McGuire's Store in fall 1862 afterward was dismounted.

The following year, the unit fought at Mansfield, Pleasant Hill, and Yellow Bayou during the Red River Campaign.

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