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An article from an 1836 newspaper, the New York American, discusses the formation of a new Regiment of Dragoons.

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Part II of the 1836 news article about the forming of the 2d Dragoons.

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Map depicting the first battles of the Second Dragoons, during the Seminole Indian Wars, 1836-1842.

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Early uniforms of the Second Regiment of Dragoons.
Top left: Florida Scout, 1836
Bottom left: Rifleman & Trumpeter, 1843
Center: Lancer, Ft. Jessup, 1843
Top right: Chief Bugler & Sgt Major 1844
Bottom right: One of the "Forty" 1841

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A Sergeant of the 2d Regiment of Dragoons, on display at the Reed Museum, when the Regiment was at Ft. Polk, LA.