2nd Regt on 3 Feb 63. 2nd Regt on 3 Feb 63. 2nd Regt on 3 Feb 63. Joel M Bryan was authorized by Brig Gen Albert Pike to raise 100 men or more as partisan rangers during the summer of 1862. Bryan proceeded to recruit another four companies, and was ordered by Maj Gen Thomas C Hindman to organize the force into a battalion, which was done September 13, 1862.
Records indicate that the enlistment term was three years.
Adjutant Charles C Reed. After the 2nd Regiment had been formed, steps were taken to enlist another unit. Consisted of 4 companies by December 1863. The battalion was apparently broken up and consolidated with the 1st and 2nd Regiments about 12 July 64. On July 11, the Cherokee National Council passed a conscription act, which required that all able bodied free citizens between 17-45 report for duty before August 1.