Due to the illness of the regimental commander, Ashby had effective control of half of the regiment, which he operated separately, and when the commander retired in February 1862, Ashby assumed command of the entire regiment on March 12.
Ashby had effective control of half of the regiment. This was due to the illness of the regimental commander. He operated separately the regiment. Ashby assumed command of the entire regiment on March 12. This was due to the illness of the regimental commander. The commander retired in February 1862.