Confederate drum corps formed in 1863

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"Imboden's men had captured most of the 9th Maryland...They also secured horses, mules, wagons, and supplies...his men showed up with thirteen drums of various sizes. Subsequently, Colonel Smith used them to organize a drum corps in the 62d."

Brigadier General John D. Imboden: Confederate commander in the Shenandoah By Spencer Tucker