band, buttoning with one button; overalls to fasten at the neck behind with two buttons, and at the waist behind with buckle and tongue. 127.-Belts of all enlisted men-black leather. 128.-Cartridge box-according to pattern in the Ordnance Department. 129.--Drum sling-white webbing; to be provided with a brass drum-stick carriage, according to pattern. 130.-Knapsack-of painted canvas, according to pattern now issued by the Quartermaster's Department; the great coat, when carried, to be neatly folded, not rolled, and covered by the outer flap of the knapsack. 131.-Haversack-of painted canvas, with an inside sack unpainted, according to the pattern now issued by the Quartermaster's Department. 132.-Canteen-of tin, covered with woolen cloth, of the pattern now issued by the Quartermaster's Department. TENTS. 133.-For all commissioned officers-wall tent, with a fly, pattern now issued by the Quartermaster's Department. 134.-For Hospital purposes—pattern described in "General Orders" No. 1, of January 19, 1860. 135.-For all enlisted men--Sibley's patent, according to the pattern now issued by the Quartermaster's Department, at the rate of one tent to 17 mounted or 20 foot men. Sheet iron stoves will be issued with the tents in cold climates, or when specially ordered. 136.-For officers' servants and laundresses-small common tent, old pattern. HORSE FURNITURE. For General Officers and the General Staff 137.-Housing for General Officers-to-be worn over the saddle; of dark blue cloth, trimmed with two rows of gold lace, the outer row one inch and five-eighths wide, the inner row two inches and one-fourth; to be made full, so as to cover the horse's haunches and forehands, and to bear on each flank corner the following ornaments, distinctive of rank, to wit: for the Major General Commanding the Army-a gold-embroidered spread eagle and three stars; for other Major Generals -a gold-embroidered spread eagle and two stars; for a Drigadier General—a goldembroidered spread eagle and one star. 138. Saddle cloth for General Staff Officers-dark blue cloth, of sufficient length to cover the saddle and holsters, and one foot ten inches in depth, with an edging of gold lace one inch wide. 139.-Surcingle-blue web. 140.—Bridle-black leather; bent branch bit, with gilt bosses; the front and roses yellow. 141.-Collar-yellow. 142.-Holsters-black leather, with gilt mountings. 143.-Stirrups-gilt or yellow metal. For Officers of the Corps of Engineers and Topographical Engineers. 144.-The same as for General Staff Officers. 145.-In time of actual field service, General Officers and Officers of the General Staff and Staff Corps are permitted to use the horse equipments described for mounted service. HORSE EQUIPMENTS FOR THE MOUNTED SERVICE. 146.-A complete set of horse equipments for mounted troops consists of 1 bridle, 1 watering bridle, 1 halter, 1 saddle, 1 pair saddle bags, 1 saddle blanket, 1 surcingle, 1 pair spurs, 1 currycomb, 1 horse brush, 1 picket pin, and 1 lariat; 1 link and 1 nose bag when specially required. HEAD GEAR. 147.-All the leather is black bridle leather, and the buckles are malleable iron, flat, bar buckles, blued. 148.-Bridle-It is composed of 1 headstall, 1 bit, 1 pair of reins. 149.-Headstall--1 crown piece, the ends split, forming 1 cheek strap and 1 throat lash billet on one side, and on the other, 1 check strap and 1 throat lash, with 1 buckle, .625 inch, 2 chapes and 2 buckles, .75 inch, sewed to the ends of cheek piece to attach the bit; 1 brow band, the ends doubled and sewed form 2 loops on each end through which the check straps and throat lash and throat lash billet pass. 150.-Bit-(shear steel, blued)-2 branches, S shaped, pierced at top with an eye for the cheek strap billet, and with a small hole near the eye for the curb chain, terminated at the bottom by 2 buttons, into which are welded 2 rings, 1 inch, for the reins; 1 mouth piece, curved in the middle, its ends pass through the branches and are rivetted to them; 1 cross bar, rivetted to the branches near the lower ends; 2 bosses (cast brass), bearing the number and letter of the regiment and the letter of the company, rivetted to the branches with four rivets; 1 curb-chain hook, steel wire, No. 10, fastened to the near branch; 1 curb chain, steel wire, No. 11, curb-chain links 0.7 inch wide, with 1 loose ring in the middle, fastened to the off branch by an S hook, coldshut; 1 curb strap (leather), fastened to the curb chain by 2 standing loops. 151.-1 curb ring for bit No. 1 replaces the curb chain and curb strap. They are of two sizes: No. 1 has an interior diameter of 4 inches; No. 2, of 3.75 inches. The number is marked on the outside of the swell. No. 1 is the larger size. 152.-There are four bits, differing from each other in the arch of the mouth piece, and in the distance from the mouth piece to the eye for the cheek strap The branches are alike below the mouth piece. No. 1 is a Spanish bit, No. 2 is the next severest, and No. 4 is the mildest. Height of arch is two and onequarter inches in No. 1, two inches in No. 2, one and one-half inch in No. 3, and one-half inch in No. 4. The distance between the branches is 4.5 inches in all the bits. 153.-Reins-2 reins sewed together at one end, the other ends sewed to the rings of the bit. WATERING BRIDLE. 154.-The watering bridle is composed of one bit and one pair of reins. 155.-Bit (wrought iron, blued), 2 mouth piece sides united in the middle by a loop hinge; their ends are pierced with 2 holes to receive 2 rings 1.7 inches diameter for the reins. 2 chains and toggles, 3 links, each 1 inch by 0.55 inch, welded into the rein rings. 156.-Reins-2 reins sewed together at one end, the other end sewed to rings of the bit. HALTER. 157.-2 cheek pieces, sewed at one end to 2 square loops 1.6 inches diameter, and the other to 2 cheek rings, 1.6 inches diameter; 2 standing loops for the toggles of the watering bridle sewed to the cheek piece near to the square loops; 1 crown piece sewed to the off cheek ring, 1 buckle 1.12 inches, and chape sewed to the near cheek ring; 1 nose band, the ends sewed to the⚫ square loops; 1 chin strap, the ends sewed to the square loops and passing loose through the hitching-strap ring. 1 throat strap, folded on itself making two thicknesses and forming at top a loop for the throat band to pass through, and embracing in the fold at the other end 1 bolt which holds 1 hitching-strap ring; 1 throat band passes loose through the loop in the throat strap, and is sewed to the cheek rings; 1 hitching strap six and one half feet long, 1 buckle 1.25 inches, and 1 standing loop, 1 billet sewed to the buckle end by the same scam which holds the buckle. SADDLE. 158.-All the leather is black bridle or harness leather, and the buckles are blued malleable iron. 159. The saddle is composed of one tree, 2 saddle skirts, 2 stirrups, 1 girth and girth strap, 1 surcingle, 1 crupper. SADDLE TREE. 160.-Wood (beech)-1 pommel made of two pieces framed together at top and glued; 1 cantle formed of 2 pieces like the pommel; 2 side bars (poplar) each made of 3 pieces glued together; they are glued to the pommel and cantle, and fastened by 2 rivets, 2 burrs and 4 nails, the burrs let in on the underside; 1 strap mortice in the pommel, 3 strap mortices in the cantle. 161.-There are three sizes of trees, varying in the length of the seat. The number is marked on the pommel ornament. 15 per cent. 162.-Iron.-1 pommel arc 0.1 inch thick, with three small holes on top, fastened to the side bars by 4 rivets; 1 pommel plate 0.1 inch thick, semicircular, fastened to the front of the pommel by 4 rivets; 1 cantle arc 0.1 inch thick, with three small holes on top, fastened to the side bars by 4 rivets; 1 cantle plate 0.1 inch thick fastened to the rear of the cantle by 4 rivets; 2 stirrup loops hinged in 2 holdfasts which are fastened to the side bars by 6 rivets. 163. The tree is painted with one coat of white lead. It is covered with best quality kip skin raw hide, put on wet, sewed with thongs of the same and held in place by stitches through the wood along the junction of the pommel and cantle with the side bars. The seams are made on the edges of the side bars, where they will not chafe the horse or rider. 164.-2 crupper rings, held by staples driven into the front ends of side bars; 2 foot staples for coat straps fastened to the front of the pommel by four brass screws, inch; 2 crupper rings (japanned black), fastened by staples driven into the rear ends of side bars; 2 foot staples, fastened to the rear of cantle by 4 brass screws, inch; 1 guard plate, 1 pommel ornament, shield-shaped (sheet brass), fastened to the pommel, each by 3 brass screw pins; 6 guard plates, fastened to the cantle by 12 screw pins; 2 foot staples, fastened on the back strap by 4 brass screws, inch; 1 saddle-bags stud, fastened on the back strap to the cantle arc by 2 copper rivets. 165.-Two saddle skirts (thick harness leather), fastened to the side bars by 38 brass screws, inch; 2 stay loops for the saddle-bag straps sewed to the rear edge of the skirts. 166. Two stirrups (hickory or oak), made of one piece bent, the ends separated by 1 transom and fastened by 2 iron rivets, each, 4 burrs; 2 leather hoods, fastened to the stirrups by 12 copper rivets and burrs-distance of hood from rear of stirrup 6 inches; 2 stirrup straps, 2 brass buckles, 1.375 inches, 2 sliding loops, pass through the stirrup loops and through a hole cut in the skirts; 2 sweat leathers, each has 2 standing loops. 167.-Girth-2 girth straps pass over the pommel and cantle arcs, to which they are fastened by 4 copper rivets and 4 burrs; they are fastened to the side bars by 4 brass screws, inch; the ends are sewed into 2 D rings, 1.85 inches; 2 girth billets, sewed to the straight side of the D rings; 1 girth, 4.5 inches, blue woolen webbing; 1 chape, 1 buckle, 2 inches, 1 standing loop, and one safe on the off end; and 1 chape, 1 buckle, 1.5 inches, 1 D ring, 1.85 inches, 1 standing loop, 1 safe on the near side; 1 standing loop on the middle. 168.-Six coat straps, 6 buckles, 0.625 inch, and stops. They, pass through the mortices in the pommel and cantle and the foot staples. 169.-One carbine socket, 1 strap, 1 buckle, 0.75 inch, sewed to the socket. The socket is buckled to the D ring on the off side of the saddle. 170.-One surcingle, 3.25 inches, blue woollen webbing; 1 chape, 1 buckle, 1.5 inches, 1 standing loop on one end, and 1 billet on the other; 1 billet lining sewed over the end of webbing to the billet; 2 standing loops near the buckle end. 171.-Crupper-1 dock, made of a single piece and stuffed with hair, the ends sewed to the body of the crupper; 1 body, split at one end, has sewed to it 1 chape, 1 ring, 1.25 inches, 2 back straps-each has one buckle, 0.75 inch, and 2 sliding loops-they pass through the rings of the side bars and the ring on the body of the crupper. 172.-Saddle bags, (bag leather.)-They are composed of 2 pouches, and 1 seat; the ends of the seat are sewed to the pouches. Each pouch has 1 back, sewed to the gusset and upper part of inner front with a welt; 1 gusset sewed to the back and to 1 outer and 1 inner front with a welt; 1 flap sewed to the top of the back and to the seat by 2 seams; 1 flap billet, sewed to the point of the flap; 1 chape and 1 buckle, 0.625 inch, sewed to the outer front; 1 billet, 1 buckle, 0.625 inch, sewed to the chape. The seat is sewed to the pouch by the same seams which join the flap to the back of the pouch. It has 2 holes for the foot staples and 1 hole for the saddle-bag stud; 2 key straps, sewed to the seat near its ends; 4 lacing thongs for the pouches. 173.-Saddle blanket.-To be of pure wool, close woven, of stout yarns of an indigo-blue color, with an orange border 3 inches wide, 3 inches from the edge. The letters U. S., 6 inches high, of orange color, in the centre of the blanket. Dimensions: 75 inches long, 67 inches wide; weight, 3.1875 pounds; variation allowed in weight, 0.1875 pounds. 174.-Spurs (brass.)-2 spurs, 2 rowels, 2 rivets, 2 spur straps, 19 inches long, 2 roller buckles, 0.625 inch, 2 standing loops. 31 66 66 3 ་་ Length of heel for No. 1, 34 inches; for No. 2, 3 inches-inside measure. 175.-One horse brush-1 body (maple,) Russia bristles; 1 cover, glued and fastened to the body by 8 brass screws; 1 hand strap, fair leather, fastened to the sides of the body by 6 screws; 2 leather washers under the heads of screws. Dimensions: Body 9.25 inches long, 4 inches wide, 0.5 inch thick; cover, 0.1 inch thick, bristles project 0.9 inch; hand strap 2 inches wide. 176.—One curry comb-iron, japanned black. The pattern of "Carpenter's No. 333." 1 body (sheet iron, 0.4,) the top and bottom edges turned at right angles, forming two rows of teeth; 3 double rows of teeth, rivetted to the body by six rivets; 1 cross bar, rivetted across the top by 2 rivets; 1 handle shank, rivetted to the body by 3 rivets; 1 handle, (wood) turned and painted, passes over the shank and is held by the rivetted end of the shank; 1 ferrule, sheet iron. Dimensions: Length, 4 inches; width, 4.75 inches; thickness 0.75 inch; length of handle, 4 inches; weight, 0.84 pound. 177.-One picket pin (iron, painted black.)-The parts are: the body, the neck, the head, the swell, the point; 1 lariat ring around the neck, 8-shaped, the larger opening for the lariat. Dimensions: Length, 14 inches; diameter at swell, 4 inches; from point, 0.75 inch; at neck, 0.5 inch; at head, 1 inch; lariat ring, 0.2 inch wire, welded, interior diameter 1 inch; weight of pin, 1.29 pounds. 178.-One lariat.-Best hemp one and a quarter inch rope, 30 feet long, of 4 strands; an eye spliced in one end, the other end whipped with small twine; weight, 2.38 pounds. 179.-One link-1 strap, embracing in the fold at one end 1 spring hook, and at the other 1 buckle, 0.75 inch, and 1 billet. 180.-One nose bag-same as for Light Artillery. MILITARY STOREKEEPERS. 181. A citizen's frock coat of blue cloth, with buttons of the department to which they are attached; round black hat; pantaloons and vest, plain, white or dark blue; cravat or stock, black. MISCELLANEOUS. 182.-General Officers, and Colonels having the brevet rank of General Officers, may, on occasions of ceremony, and when not serving with troops, wear the "dress" and "undress" prescribed by existing regulations. Offi 183.-Officers below the grade of Colonel having brevet rank, will wear the epaulettes and shoulder straps distinctive of their army rank. In all other respects, their uniform and dress will be that of their respective regiments, corps, or departments, and according to their commissions in the same. cers above the grade of Lieutenant Colonel by ordinary commission, having brevet rank, may wear the uniform of their respective regiments or corps, or that of General Officers, according to their brevet rank. 184.-Officers are permitted to wear a plain dark blue body coat, with the button designating their respective corps, regiments, or departments, without any other mark or ornament upon it. Such a coat, however, is not to be considered as a dress for any military purpose. 185.-In like manner, officers are permitted to wear a buff, white, or blue vest, with the small button of their corps, regiment, or department. 186.-Officers serving with mounted troops are allowed to wear, for stable duty, a plain dark blue cloth jacket, with one or two rows of buttons down the front, according to rank; stand-up collar, sloped in front as that of the uniform coat; shoulder straps according to rank, but no other ornament. 187. The hair to be short; the beard to be worn at the pleasure of the individual; but when worn, to be kept short and neatly trimmed. 188.-A Band will wear the uniform of the regiment or corps to which it belongs. The commanding officer may, at the expense of the corps, sanctioned by the Council of Administration, make such additions in ornaments as he may judge proper. BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR: L. THOMAS, Adjutant General. General Orders, } No. 7. WAR DEP'T, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, L--The following promotions and appointments in the Adjutant General's Department, have been made by the PRESIDENT, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate : PROMOTIONS. Lieutenant Colonel Lorenzo Thomas, Assistant Adjutant General, to be Adjutant General with the rank of Colonel, March 7, 1861, vice Cooper, resigned. Brevet Major Edward D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General, to be Assistant Adjutant General with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, March 7, 1861, vice Thomas, promoted. Brevet Captain Don Carlos Buell, Assistant Adjutant General, to be Assistant Adjutant General with the Brevet rank of Major, February 25, 1861, vice Deas, resigned. Brevet Captain William A. Nichols, Assistant Adjutant General, to be Assistant Adjutant General with the Brevet rank of Major, March 7, 1861, vice Townsend, promoted. |