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Horse Equipments.

WATERING BRIDLE.

1600. The watering bridle is composed of 1 bit and 1 pair of reins. 1601. 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 X 0.55 inch, welded into the rein rings.

1602. REINS-2 reins sewed together at one end, the other end sewed to rings of the bit.

HALTKR.

1603. 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 6 feet long, 1 buckle 1.25 inches, and 1 standing loop, 1 billet sewed to the buckle end by the same seam which holds the buckle.

SADDLE.

1604. All the leather is black bridle or harness leather, and the buckles are blued malleable iron.

1605. The saddle is composed of 1 tree, 2 saddle skirts, 2 stirrups, 1 girth and girth strap, 1 surcingle, 1 crupper.

SADDLE TREE.

1606. WOOD (beech)—1 pommel made of 2 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 under side; 1 strap mortise in the pommel, 3 strap mortises in the cantle.

1607. There are three sizes of trees, varying in the length of the seat The number is marked on the pommel ornament.

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1608. 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, semi-circular, 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.

1609. The tree is painted with one coat of white lead. It is covered with the 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.

1610. 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 4 brass screws, 4 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-bag stud, fastened on the back strap to the cantle arc by 2 copper rivets.

1611. 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.

1612. 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.

1613. 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, I standing loop, and 1 safe on the off end; and 1 chape, 1 buckle, 1.5

Horse Equipments.

inches, 1 D ring, 1.85 inches, 1 standing loop, 1 safe on the near side; 1 standing loop on the middle.

1614. SIX COAT STRAPS, 6 buckles, 0.625 inch, and stops. They pass through the mortises in the pommel and cantle and the foot staples.

1615. 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.

1616. ONE SURCINGLE, 3.25 inches, blue woolen 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.

1617. 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.

1618. 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.

1619. 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. 1620. SPURS (brass).-2 spurs, 2 rowels, 2 rivets, 2 spur straps, 19 inches long, 2 roller buckles, 0.625 inch, 2 standing loops.

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Length of shank to centre of rowel, 1 inch.
Diameter of rowel, 0.85 inch.

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1621. 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

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inches wide, 0.5 inch thick; cover, 0.1 inch thick; bristles project 0.9 inch; hand strap, 2 inches wide.

1622. 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, riveted to the body by six rivets; 1 cross bar, riveted across the top by 2 rivets; 1 handle shank, riveted to the body by 3 rivets; 1 handle (wood), turned and painted, passes over the shank and is held by the riveted 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.

1623. 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.

1624. ONE LARIAT.-Best hemp 11-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.

1625. 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.

1626. ONE NOSE BAG-same as for Light Artillery.

MILITARY STORE-KEEPERS.

1627. 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.

1628. 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.

1629. 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. Officers 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.

Volunteers and Militia.

1630. The uniform and dress of the Signal Officer will be that of a Major of the General Staff.

1631. 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.

1632. In like manner, officers are permitted to wear a buff, white, or blue vest, with the small button of their corps, regiment, or department. 1633. 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.

1634. 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.

1635. 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.

ARTICLE LII.

VOLUNTEERS AND MILITIA IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES. 1636. Whenever volunteer or drafted militia are called into the service of the United States, by any officer authorized to make such call, the requisition must be made on the Governor of the State or Territory in which the militia are to be raised, and the number of officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates will be stated in the requisition, according to the organization prescribed by the law of the United States.

1637. Before militia are received in the service of the United States, they shall be mustered by an Inspector-General, or some other officer of the regular army, specially designated to muster them.

1638. When volunteers are to be mustered into the service of the United States, they will, at the same time, be minutely examined by the surgeon and assistant surgeon of the regiment, to ascertain whether they have the physical qualifications necessary for the military service. And in case any individual shall be discharged within three months after entering the service, for a disability which existed at that time, he shall receive neither pay nor allowances except subsistence and transportation to his home. The certificate given by the surgeon will, in all cases. state whether the disability existed prior to the date of muster, or was contracted after it.

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