 for three year's service on December 5, 1863, and were mustered out on November 17, 1865, and May 4, 1866.It served entirely in Minnesota, Dakota Territory, and Montana Territory guarding the frontier against the Sioux Indians.The 2nd Minnesota Cavalry had 4 enlisted men killed in action or died of wounds received in battle and an additional 3 officers and 56 enlisted men died of disease.