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SIR: In reply to the resolution of the Convention, asking the
Military Board to report on this day, at 10 o'clock, A.M., the
number of State troops that have been raised by enlistment or
otherwise; their places of rendezvous; the names of the
commissioned officers; the number of privates, and non-commissioned officers; and the counties from whence they are furnished,—the Military Board have instructed me to say that as neither the enlistment papers nor the muster rolls are filed in this office, there are no data by which the information can be furnished.—Such information can only be had from the Adjutant General's office, from the actual muster rolls. The Board have, however, procured from that officer an abstract of the number of men reported up to this time by the mustering officers, which can
be found in Schedule marked C, appended to this report. Nor is it known officially where the respective Regiments are
rendezvoused, from any official papers in this Department. From
correspondence, however, with the various Commandants of
Regiments, it is ascertained that the second, Col. Tew's
Regiment, the third, Col. Meares' Regiment, the fourth, Col. Anderson's
This State force, unlike the Volunteers, has not been drawn from Counties, but has been recruited from all parts of the State. Until all the troops are mustered into the service, the number of privates and non-commissioned officers, the latter of whom are appointed by the Colonels respectively, cannot be ascertained.
The resolution asks for the names of the commissioned officers. Not a single commission has been issued to any officer of a Regiment. The necessities of the service have not yet called for the issue of commissions; and the immense pressure of business on every department of the military, with the very inadequate clerical force at their disposal, has precluded the execution of any business which could be postponed without injury to the service.
It is thought, however, that instead of commissioned officers, the real wish of the Convention was to obtain the names of the appointees. On the 27th of May, His Excellency, the Governor, in answer to a call of the Convention, reported the names of the appointees up to that date, and they will be found in Schedule C of that Document, to which the Board refer—pages 20 to 24, inclusive. Some of those persons have resigned or declined, and their names will be found in Schedule marked B, herewith. The names of the appointees since that period are to be found in schedule marked A.
It is proper to add that of these appointees, it is known that some have not yet accepted, that others will decline, and, from the difficulty in forming the companies, that others will ultimately be dropped, and not be included in the organization of a Regiment.
In schedule D, will be found a list of appointees made since the report of May, 27th, who have already declined the appointments conferred upon them.
The Board will be happy to communicate at any tine to the Convention any information it may be in their power relative to the military force of the State.
This includes all information up to this date. June 26th, 1861.
The muster rolls of the Catawba Rifles, Capt. Ray, and the Townsville Guards, Capt. Coleman, have not been forwarded to this office, hence the blanks in the list of rank and file—and the aggregate not being made out—they have been written for.
3RD AND 4TH REGIMENTS OF VOLUNTEERS in process of organization with marching orders, included in those at Camps of Instruction.
The muster rolls of two companies not furnished in the 2nd, Regiment, and an approximate estimate made as to them. The estimate can hardly differ from the real strength to much extent.
SIR:—In obedience to your order, I enclose you a full copy of the number of volunteers that have tendered their services to the State, and that have been accepted. I also send you a statement of the number of troops stationed at each post in the State. The exact number of men belonging to each company, except those mustered into service, cannot be ascertained. The companies tendered have each sixty-four men rank and file. Muster rolls have been forwarded to the different places where troops have been ordered to assemble, and the complete muster rolls will be forwarded to this office. I have not seen the resolution of the committee, calling on your Excellency for information, and have given consequently a full statement from the books of this office.
A detachment of Newbern Cavalry under command of Capt. Evans.
Whole number 450—rolls of the Companies not been forwarded to this office.
Muster rolls not forwarded to this office.
This estimate is based upon the supposition that the Confederate Government assume the pay and subsistence of the 14 regiments actually in service.
This estimate does not include the purchase money for vessels and the outlay necessary to their outfit, which will probably increase the above estimate to the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars.
GUNS MOUNTED.—8 24-pounders; 3 8-inch Columbiads; 2 8-inch Howitzers; 3 6-16 field guns; 8 24-pounders, not mounted. Carriages delivering daily. About 20 long 32-pounders in addition sent there. 500 troops.
Mounted 6 6-16 pounders.—280 troops.
MOUNTED.—2 24-pounders; 1 6-16 pounder,—60 troops.
4 32-pounders—2 long and 2 short—in position.
1 8-inch Columbiad there; 10 long 32-pounders; 4 long 68-pounders shipped on the 22d per the Fairfield; also, 9 gun carriages.
6 8-inch Columbiads; 10 long 32-pounders; 4 68-pounders on the way there.
2 10-inch Columbiads; 2 8-inch Columbiads; number of 32's and 64's not reported, but the position fully armed.
Number of Officers appointed from North Carolina to the Army, 35;*
Sir:—In compliance with your request of this morning, to furnish a statement of the provisions on hand belonging to this Department, I respectfully submit the following list marked A.
This list is taken partly from the accounts of Captain Tucker, as to the supplies at Raleigh.
A more perfect inventory is now being taken of all that belongs to this branch of the service.
Through Colonel Tew, I learn that there are over 6000 bushels of corn at Beaufort and Newbern. No report has been made of other supplies on hand at that post, or at Wilmington, for the troops in that vicinity.
A vessel has also been condemned as a prize, near Newbern, containing a large quantity of sugar and molasses.
Other supplies of salt, coffee, flour, &c., have been contracted for and are being received daily.
I regret that limited notice does not enable me to furnish you with a more accurate statement of all on hand, which is expected to be completed as speedily as circumstances will permit.
This is not submitted as a perfect list but only an approximation.
SIR:—The Military Secretary having called on me to make to you a statement of the “amount of clothing furnished and at what price,” I have the honor to report that as I only accepted this office on the 21st of the present month, and my knowledge of its transactions extends back only two or three days beyond that date, I am able to inform you of only six or seven days of its operations.
The purchases previous to that time had been issued to volunteers as fast as received, and I found on hand in the public store no clothing, except some cloth too heavy for uniforms, and which is now being made into overcoats.
Only trifling purchases could be made from the retail merchants, as the volunteer companies had exhausted their stocks of suitable material, and I immediately turned in attention to the manufacturers. I have already perfected engagements under which the State will be furnished about 6,000 yards of cloth for uniform coats and pantaloons per week, at an average price of 60 cents per yard. Arrangements have also been made with tailors for making it into clothes.
I have also engaged 8000 caps, with linen capes to protect the neck and shoulders from sun and rain, togethers with all the necessary numbers and letters, at one dollar and six cents for each cap and cape, and six cents for each letter.
I expect to complete, to-morrow, arrangements for an abundant supply of good shoes, at fair prices.
The 1st and 2d Regiments have been supplied with tents, and I think the troops can be supplied with them, hereafter, as rapidly as they are likely to be ordered into the field. The material for the tents was purchased by your agent, in Richmond, before I came into this office, and they are being made there.
It is of course difficult to procure instantly such large quantities as we need of articles for which we have heretofore relied almost entirely on the North, but I am convinced from the result of my efforts of the last five days that the manufacturing and mechanical resources of the State are adequate to supply them within a reasonable time, and that you may expect to see the North Carolina troops well equipped as far as this department is concerned.
I take the liberty to say, that enough has come to my knowledge since I have been in office to render it quite certain that you will not be able to ascertain how much clothing has been purchased previous to the organization of this office. You may easily learn how much has been purchased by the authority of yourself and the Adjutant General, but many individuals, officers of Companies, and, in some instances, privates, having no authority from either of you, have equipped themselves and companies, in whole or in part, without paying the bills, and under the expectation that the State would do so. Many such claims have been presented to me, and I settled two or three of the first that came in. But finding that only a small proportion of them were of a character that I could lawfully pay, and that the whole time of myself and my assistants would be consumed in the examination of them to the entire neglect of current duties, I have been obliged to refuse to consider any claim arising before I came into office. This, of course, produces dissatisfaction, and in some cases hardship and injustice, but it is the only course open to me, unless the troops in the field are to be left to suffer, whilst those whose duty it is to supply their wants are engaged in auditing accounts growing out of past transactions.
I earnestly recommend that a Board be established by competent authority forthwith, with plenary power to audit and settle all claims arising out of the military and naval preparations of the State prior to the 20th of May, and all subsequent to that date, except those contracted by authorized officers. It should be authorized to settle them on principles of equity and justice, without regard to existing laws.
I will, as soon as it can be accomplished, cause the Property of the State which ought to be under the control of this Department, to be collected together into one or two general depots, and will then furnish you an inventory showing the nature and amount of it. The contents of the principal store here could be stated to you in this, but as it would throw no light on the subject or your inquiry, it is not deemed necessary.
The following Companies of North Carolina Volunteers have been formed into Regiment, to be known as the 7th, and will take their places in rank in the order in which they are designated:
They will be stationed at Hatteras and Ocracoke, and the Commanding Officer of the Northern Department of Coast Defences will cause an election to be held for the Field Officers of the Regiment as soon as the Companies shall assemble at the Rendezvous designated by him.
The following Companies have been organized into a Regiment, to be known as the 8th Regiment of North Carolina Volunteers, and will take their places in rank in the order in which they are designated:
They will rendezvous at Wilmington, and the Commanding Officers of the Southern Coast Defences will cause an election to be held for Field Officers as soon as the Officers of the Regiment are assembled at that place.
The following Companies of North Carolina Volunteers have been organized into a Regiment, to be known as the 9th, and will take their places in rank in the order in which their respective Officers were commissioned:
To this Regiment the Artillery Company under the command of Capt. Pender will be attached.
As soon as the Companies have assembled at their places of Rendezvous, the Commanding Officer of the Northern Department of Coast Defences will cause the Commissioned Officers of the Regiment to assemble at some place, designated by him, and elect the Field Officers of the regiment.
II. Arms will be issued to the troops as soon as they are organized into a regiment and
GENERAL:—Considering the object of hostile operations on this coast to be the recapture of the Forts, Caswell and Macon, the safety of our communications becomes a matter of paramount importance. After the arrangements for their garrison and armament are completed, indeed while they are being perfected, the concentration of sufficient reserves, well provided, should be commenced at Newbern, Morehead or Carolina City, and at Wilmington and Fort Johnson. Newbern is especially an important point, in that it may be exposed to large boat expeditions penetrating through the Sounds, and that on it depends the line of railroad by which Fort Macon is supplied. It should be protected at all hazards. The line of the Cape Fear is equally accessible, the City of Wilmington being only six miles from the nearest Sound and the river itself four (?.) At first glance, it might be considered sufficient to erect batteries at Ocracoke Inlet and at Hatteras Inlet to prevent access; but batteries at either of these points must require a strong supporting force, isolated completely from retreat or reserve, and involving more means and greater expense than our resources at
In any event, I regard the establishment of reserves at the points indicated as of paramount importance. Volunteers enough from the Eastern and Southern Counties could undoubtedly be procured, provided they receive arms of defend these points, leaving to the Centre and the mountains the honor of turning the enemy in Virginia. Unless the Atlantic Railroad is secured, Fort Macon cannot be entirely safe; unless the line of the Cape Fear is protected, Fort Caswell will be in the same situation.
The armament of those Forts is progressing as rapidly as circumstances will admit, especially at Fort Macon. One 10-inch and two 8-inch Columbiad guns are on their way to Fort Macon, and when mounted and supplied, must compel a regular siege for its reduction. Three 8-inch Columbiads will shortly be in Caswell. Let the reserve then be attended to at once.
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It was for these objects that I had already repeatedly urged the dispatch of 2000 stand of arms to Wilmington. In that regard I must call your attention to the fact that many of the troops now in the field are without muskets or rifles. Before any extensive expedition of the enemy can be put on foot, we have some days in which to prepare.
I have considered the report of Col. Elwood Morris, of a Military
The suggestions contained in the report are excellent; but
should have been carried out to be effective before now. In the
present condition of affairs, it is more than probable that the
defence of the exterior or “Banks” line of coast, cannot be made,
and that we must necessarily be compelled, from want of time
and resources, to fall back upon our second line, the main land
shores of the sounds and their interior waters. In any event,
the suggestions of Col. Morris meet great consideration. Their
soundness being, under ordinary circumstances, admitted, to
carry them into effect now requires the Flotilla, its armament,
officers, &c., to be provided at once, and before anything else.
Any plan for carrying out the object proposed not properly matured, must result in our own loss and discomfiture; for the enemy being off the Coast, a partial or unsupported occupation of a distant and difficult point on our part, would only advise and assist the enemy to occupy the very positions we choose, and secure their harbors and our labors. This is too obvious to require illustration.
The plan for flotilla seems very feasible. If practicable, however, I would recommend for tow-boats the small sized Baltimore and Philadelphia Propellers. While in charge of the river and harbor improvements on this coast, I used a very swift and powerful propeller, draft 4 feet 6 inches, speed 13 miles, her cost when new being only $4,500. The small size, speed and power of these boats make them particularly fit for the purpose.
As to the lights on the Coast, the order to extinguish them all except river light (inland) was issued April 23d, from these Head Quarters. It is possible that on the 26th, when Col. Morris saw Hatteras light, the order had not reached the keeper. It would be well to move the buoys and light-boats. Instead, however, of turning over the light-boats, &c., and other vessels to the Collector at Washington, I recommend their being placed in charge of an Officer of the Navy—there are several in the State now resigned,—and fitted out for Sound and Coast guard, or for the flotilla as recommended.
How far our resources or means of supply will justify the armament called for, I cannot say. The flotilla might be readily supplied from the Norfolk Navy Yard.
I shall leave here tomorrow morning for Newbern, leaving this neighborhood in comparative security, things here being tolerably well organized. I should feel entirely free from apprehension if the Commander of Fort Caswell had more experience.—I applied two days ago for Col. Winder to be sent there. If you can aid me in this, please do so.
I have the honor respectfully to report, that Fort Caswell may be considered as safe from any attack of the enemy, unless he appear in overwhelming force, prepared to invade and
take the town of Wilmington, and thus reduce the Fort by
cutting off its supplies. The troops for the defence of
the mouth of the Cape Fear are arranged as follows:
Four hundred men in the Fort under Col. Cantwell,
who, being without experience, I have respectfully to request
may be replaced by Col. Winder, late of the U. S.
Army. Col. C. is, however, very zealous and industrious,
and if Col. Winder cannot be had for the service, I know of
no other man available to replace him. At Smithville there
Feeling thus comparatively secure, and having full confidence in Gen. Whiting, as my successor in command at
Wilmington, I shall proceed this morning to Newbern,
where I will be much obliged if you will communicate to
me the wishes of the Governor, at the earliest convenient moment.
I beg very respectfully to recommend Mr. G. H. Hill, late of Sherman's battery, U. S. Artillery, as eminently qualified for a Captain of Artillery in the State Troops.— If his Excellency, the Governor, will consent to appoint him, I will be obliged if you will order him to report to you at Newbern, as I have no staff officer.
I have the honor to report that the “Roanoke Guards,” Captain J. C. Lamb, ninety-five strong, arrived here from Martin County yesterday.
The Steamer Fairfield also arrived yesterday from Norfolk, under command of Lieut. Coleman, N. C. N., having on board twenty 32-pounder and six 8-inch shell guns. The quota of guns intended for this place will be landed as soon as rafts can be constructed for the purpose. The carriages to the number of eight accompany the guns, as also one hundred shot and the same number of shells. As soon as two or three of these
To-day one hundred and forty free negro laborers arrived, and were immediately put to work throwing up sand.
I am happy to be able to report that the prospect is very cheering that in a few days of uninterrupted labor we shall be able to make this point impregnable.
SIR:—I have the honor to report that two guns—one 8-inch shell gun and one 32-pounder—have been erected in battery at this point, and are now in a condition to render very efficient service.
The work of mounting other guns is progressing with much energy and success and, if not interrupted, this Inlet will be in a thoroughly defensible position in a few days.
SIR:—I have now the honor to enclose you three receipts for Muskets issued by me under your instructions, (in all 282 issued,) and I have also handed over to Col. Thompson
superceded me at Hatteras by General Holmes' order,) 80 muskets for Hatteras troops, and I have on hand, for arming troops, 118—making up the 480 sent me.
The schooner T. R. Hughtell, of Oxford, Md., presented herself at Hatteras Inlet May 23d, laden with corn, having regular papers from Norfolk, Va., and bound to Charleston or Georgetown, S.C. She was stopped by the troops and subsequently allowed to pass by me on inspection of her papers as legitimate trade of Virginia in friendly waters.
The schooner Willis S. Robbins, of New York, originally stopped by our guard off this Island, is now being lightened, and with her cargo will be sent off to-morrow for Newbern to await the Governor's orders, with a sergeant's guard of Captain Sparrow's company in charge on board.
The steamer Fairfield with cannon for Forts Hatteras and Ocracoke (I am informed) reached Hatteras Inlet on Sunday at 10, A. M., but up to the present writing (4 P.M.) has not arrived here, though anxiously looked for.
I have five barbettes ready for guns, one platform finished, and two others far advanced towards completion. In one day after debarking the cannon from the Fairfield, I shall have five guns in battery—provided she brings carriages, as I am told she will.
FORT MACON—420 men now there; 120 laborers, 320 men —as many as can well be
Guns there sufficient to repel an attack from sea—to make
Shackleford Banks might be fortified by six short range guns the channel, yet to be not of sufficient range to damage Fort Macon, if taken. This battery ought to be sustained by five or six companies of Infantry.
It would be still better to erect an enclosed field work, with 12
Six companies at Newbern, as a reserve, to relieve either one at the above points.
Fort Macon—420 troops; 120 laborers.
1 10-inch Columbiad, Mounted.
2 32-pounders, [Mounted.]
16 24-pounders, 2 Columbiads ready for mounting.
Ordered—37 heavy guns, Dalgreen and others.
There should be on Shackleford Banks and Bogue Island 1500 men, Cavalry two Companies; 4 Artillery; balance Rifles long range, with small force at Morehead and Beaufort, reserve, with 2 steamboats armed.
There are at Ocracoke 17 guns, 5 mounted, progressing well; 320 Fortsmen; 140 Negroes; should be 1200 men.
Hatteras—7 mounted, 6 more there; 7 more ordered; 190 soldiers; 120 negroes: 1000 men necessary.
Oregon—6 guns, 24-pounders, necessary. To enter there must be calm sea, fair wind, high tide (5 feet); 600 men.
New Inlet—Important point. There should be 1000 men and 6 24-pounders.
7 steamers, armed transports, necessary; 5 now on the Sounds.
1 Regiment of Artillery, 1 of Cavalry, 2 of Rifles, 2 of Infantry, necessary.
Question.—In the military organization of the State, do we need a Board of Ordinance, and for what reason?
Answer.—Yes; without such a board you can never know the quantity and quality of arms and
Q.—Is North Carolina on her sea board much exposed to attack?
A.—Yes. The points New River, Ocracoke and Hatteras Inlet. There the points should be at once fortified in the strongest way so as to make them impassible. At New Inlet a few guns ought to be placed. A strong battery should be placed on Shackleford's Bank. New Inlet, at the mouth of Cape Fear, should be protected. A landing anywhere on the coast of North Carolina would be, attended with difficulty and danger, because there is an outer bar. Even in a calm time there is an under tow.
Q.—What military force would be necessary to protect and manage the batteries and the forts on the coast of North Carolina?
A.—Not less than five thousand men, to defend the coast,
the banks and inlets, which force should consist of artillerists
to work the guns, with small arms, muskets, pikes and cutlasses
of riflemen, field batteries and of riflemen, field batteries and
howitzers.
Q.—Is it desirable to have a naval force in connection with our coast defences?
A.—Undoubtedly. Small iron steamers, with heavy Dalgreen guns, mounted. If they cannot be got, 8-inch guns.—These can be had at the navy yard at Norfolk.
Q.—What is your opinion as to the shortest time for which volunteers should be received, to render efficient service?
A.—3 years in general. In times of exigencies they may be very useful for a shorter time—for six months or so.
Q.—What is the comparative expense of maintaining a regular and a volunteer corps.
A.—Regulars are much less expensive than volunteers—by at least one-third.
Q.—What amount of force should North Carolina have in readiness to aid Virginia?
A.—20,000 men, at least; fifteen regiments of infantry and rifles, one of cavalry, one of mounted rifles, three of artillery, chiefly mounted, to work heavy guns and field batteries, none to be employed for less than three years or the war.
I would advise the most energetic action of the ordnance board for the provision of arms, powder, lead, caps, and the number of war tents, camp equipages, &c.
Three days ago, 4 heavy guns were ready for service at Hatteras, and 2 others were nearly ready for mounting. 180 men.
From 4 to 6 heavy guns ready at Ocracoke. 4 to 500 men.
Ordered gun carriages from Newbern—will be ready as, soon as iron arrives from Richmond.
The inlets of Hatteras and Ocracoke, are in good condition to repel any attack.
800 troops, including Home Guard, at Newbern.
Macon in good condition.
4 steamboats armed on Sounds.
The following regulations for UNIFORM DRESS AND EQUIPMENTS of the volunteers and State Troops of North Carolina, are published for the information and guidance of the same:
Proceedings of a Board of Officers, which assembled in the
City of Raleigh, N.C., May 23, 1861, by virtue of the
following order, viz:
A Board of officers to consist of
will assemble at the Quarter Master General's office, this
afternoon, at half past four o'clock, or as soon thereafter
1. For Commissioned Officers.—All officers shall wear a frock coat, the skirt to extend from two-thirds to three-fourths the distance from the top of the hips to the bend of the knee, single breasted for Captains and Lieutenants, double breasted for all other grades—of North Carolina grey cloth for all Regimental Officers—of dark blue cloth for General Officers and Officers of the General Staff.
2. For a Major General.—Two rows of buttons on the breast, nine in each row, placed in threes; the distance between each row, five and one-half
inches at top and three and one-half inches at bottom; stand up collar, to rise no higher than to permit the chin to turn
freely over it, to hook in front at the bottom and slope thence upward and backward at an angle of thirty degrees on each side, cuffs two and a half inches deep, to go round the sleeves parallel with the lower edge and to button with three small buttons at the under seam; pockets in the fold of the skirts, with one button at the hip and one at the end of each pocket, making four buttons in the back and skirt of the coat, the hip buttons to range with the lowest button on the breast; lining of the coat, black.
3. For a Brigadier General.—The same as for a Major
General, except that there will be only eight buttons in each row on the breast, placed in pairs.
4. For a Colonel.—The same as for a Brigadier General, except that there will be only seven buttons in each row on the breast, placed at equal distances.
5. For a Lieutenant Colonel.—Same as for a Colonel.
6. For a Major.—Same as for a Colonel.
7. For a Captain.—Same as for a Colonel, except that there will be only one row of nine buttons on the breast, placed at equal distances.
8. For a 1st Lieutenant.—Same as for a Captain.
9. For a 2nd Lieutenant.—Same as for a Captain.
10. For Enlisted Men.—The uniform coat for all enlisted
men shall be a sack coat of gray cloth (of North Carolina Manufacture) extending half way down the thigh, and
made loose, with falling collar, and an inside pocket on
each breast, six coat buttons down the front, commencing
at the throat; a strip of cloth sewed on each shoulder, extending from the base of the collar to the shoulder seam, an inch and a half wide at the base of the collar, and two inches wide at the shoulder; this strip will be of black cloth for Infantry, red for Artillery
11. For a Musician.—The same as for other enlisted men, with the addition of a bar of braid, horizontal to each button—black for Infantry—red for Artillery and yellow for Cavalry.
12. North Carolina Gilt Buttons.
13. For Commissioned Officers.—The uniform trowsers for all general Officers and Officers of the
14. The uniform trowsers for Regimental Officers will be of North Carolina gray cloth, made loose and reinforced for all mounted officers, with cord or welt down the outer seam—of black for Infantry, red for Artillery and yellow for Cavalry.
15. For Enlisted Men.—The uniform trowsers for enlisted men will be of North Carolina gray cloth, made loose, reinforced for mounted men, with a stripe of cloth down and over the outer seams. The stripe will be black for Infantry, red for Artillery and yellow for Cavalry, one inch wide for non-commissioned staff of regiments; and sergeants—three-fourths of an inch wide for corporals and one half inch wide for privates.
16. For Commissioned Officers.—For General Officers, and officers of the General Staff, a black felt hat of light material; the body of the hat one and one half inch less in circumference at the crown than at the base, to be looped at the right side, with a large gilt button of the North Carolina pattern, and a gilt ornament in front, representing the Coat of Arms of North Carolina, according to pattern in Quarter Master General's Office.
17. For all other Commissioned Officers.—A gray felt hat of light material; the body of the hat one and one half inch less in circumference at the crown than at the base, looped up, on the right side, with a large gilt button of North Carolina pattern, with gilt ornament in front, as follows, viz:
18. For Officers of Infantry.—A Bugle, with number of Regiment.
19. For Officers of Artillery.—Cross cannons with number of Regiment.
20. For Officers of Cavalry.—Cross Sabres, with number of Regiment.
The above ornaments according to pattern in the Quarter Master General's office.
21. For Enlisted Men.—A gray hat of the same pattern as
for officers, looped in like manner, with the letter of
the Company and number of Regiment of brass in front.
The hat band being red for Artillery, yellow for Cavalry and black for
Infantry.
22. Officers, when off duty or on fatigue duty may wear the French forage cap, according to pattern in Quarter Master General's office.
23. Enlisted Men.—Gray, according to pattern.
24. For all Officers.—Black, when a cravat is worn, the tie not to be visible at the opening of the collar.
25. For all Enlisted Men.—Plain leather boot for
mounted men, and high quartered, thick soled shoes
for men not mounted.
26. For all Mounted Officers.—Yellow metal or gilt spurs.
27. For all Mounted Enlisted Men.—Yellow metal, according to
pattern in Quarter Master General's office.
28. For all Mounted Officers.—Buff or white.
29. For all Enlisted Men.—White Cotton.
30. For all Officers.—Crimson silk, to go twice round the waist and to tie behind the left hip, pendant part not to extend more than eighteen inches below the tie, to be worn only on dress occasions.
31. For Non Commissioned Staff of Regiments and First Sergeants of Companies.—Red worsted; to be worn as by Commissioned Officers.
32. The sash will be worn by “Officers of the day,”
across the body, scarf-fashion, from the right shoulder to the left side, instead of around the waist, tying behind the left hip, as prescribed above.
33. For all Officers.—A waist belt of black leather, not less than one and one half inches or more than two inches wide, to be worn over the sash; the sword to be suspended from it by slings of the same material as the belt, with a hook attached to the belt, upon which the sword may be hung; gilt, rectangle sword belt plate with North Carolina Coat of Arms on it.
34. For Non-Commissioned Officers.—Same belt of plain
black leather—belt plate after pattern in Quarter Master
General's Office.
35. For General Officers and Officers of the Staff.—The sword of the pattern adopted by the United States service for Field Officers, April 9, 1850, without letters U. S.
36. For Mounted Artillery Offices and Cavalry Officers.—The Sabre and Scabbard, the same as the United States service for Cavalry officers,
37. For all Foot Officers.—Sword of the U. S. service of April 9, 1850, without letters, U. S.
38. For Non-Commissioned Officers.—Of the same pattern in the Quarter Master General's office.
39. For all Officers.—Gold lace strap, with gold bullion tassel.
40. For Non-Commissioned Officers, and Privates Mounted.—According to pattern in Quarter Master General's office.
41.
42. The shoulder straps will be of cloth one and three fourth inches wide by four inches long, broidered with an embroidery of gold one-fourth of an inch wide. The cloth for the straps will be, for General Officers and Officers of the General Staff, buff; for Artillery, red; for Cavalry, yellow; for Infantry, black.
On the cloth within the strap will be embroidered:
43. For a Major General.—Two silver stars of five rays.
44. For a Brigadier General.—One silver star of five rays.
45. For a Colonel.—One silver embroidered eagle.
46. For a Lieutenant Colonel.—A silver embroidered leaf at each end.
47. For a Major.—A gold embroidered leaf at each end.
48. For a Captain.—Two gold embroidered bars at each end.
49. For 1st Lieutenant.—One gold embroidered bar at each end.
50. For a 2nd Lieutenant.—The straps will contain nothing.
The rank of non-commissioned officers will be marked by Chevrons on both sleeves of the uniform coat, above the elbow, of worsted binding, one half inch wide, of the same color as the stripe on the seam of the trowsers, points down as follows, viz:
52. For a Sergeant Major.— Three bars and an arc.
53. For a Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant.—Three
bars and a tie.
54. For a Commissary Sergeant.—Three bars and a star.
55. For a First Sergeant.—Three bars and a lozenge.
56. For a Quarter Master and Common Sergeant.—Three bars.
57. For a Corporal.—Two bars.
58.—Articles not in accordance with the above prescribed uniform, but already contracted for, or furnished to troops, may be used until exhausted.
59. The articles prescribed above for enlisted men, are also prescribed for men of corresponding grades in the volunteer service.
The board having no other business before it adjourned
sine die.
The proceedings of the Board of officers, to determine the uniform dress and equipments of the volunteers and State troops of North Carolina, having been submitted to the Military Board and unanimously recommended by it, the Governor approves the same, and directs that the Regulations contained therein, be carried into effect.