From the reading I have done volunteers played only a small part in the Indian wars from 1866'-90'. Still, I am interested in learning about these units. Here is some of what I know already. Does anybody have anything else?
18th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry Battalion
Organized, July 15, 1867.
Mustered Out of service, November 15, 1867.
Strength, 353 men.
Service, Hancock's War 1867.
Mainly used to patrol, Action at Beaver Creek August 22-23, 1867 against Sioux and Cheyennes.
19th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Organized, October 21, 1868, Camp Crawford, Topeka, KS.
Mustered Out, April 19, 1869, Fort Hays, KS.
Strength, 1300 men.
Service, Southern plains campaign, winter of 1868-1869 .
Commanded by Samuel J. Crawford, saw service on the southern plains but no combat. Outfitted and paid the same as regular troops.