Ordnance Records of 22nd (or 2nd) Tennessee Cavalry (good stuff!)

[Mississippian]

Some really good stuff in this one so far and I've only scratched the surface it seems:

CSR of Col. Barteau 22nd TN Cav

Arms on Hand Aug 12th 1862 near Guntown MS (unknown number of men)

61 Enfield Rifles
5 Sharps Rifles
4 Breechloading Rifles
331 Double Barreled Shotguns
32 Single Barreled Shotguns
146 Navy Pistols
10 Holster Pistols
140 Sabers
245 Cartridge Boxes
200 Cap Boxes
28 Haversack
128 Knapsacks (!!!)
129 Canteens
16 Sibley Tents
31 Wall Tents
14 Tent Flies
18 Spades
17 Axes
1 Six Horse Wagon
7 Four Horse Wagons
4 Three Horse Wagons
5 Two Horse Wagons

Ordnance Stores on hand in two companies of the ex 15th Tennessee Cavalry trannsfered to 22nd TN Cav in March 1864

39 Enfield Rifles cal .58
30 Rifles cal .52
1 Maynard Rifle
6 Pistols cal .44
31 Pistols cal .33
3 French Pistols
48 Cartridges Boxes
51 Cap Boxes
57 Gun Slins
20 Haversacks
30 Canteens and Straps
32 Shoulder Belts
60 Waist Belts
37 pr Spurs
14 Screwdrivers
49 Cavalry Saddles
38 Saddle Blankets
39 Bridles
47 Halters
20 Breast Straps
24 Cruppers
14 Curry Combs
500 Rifle cartridges cal .58
55 Rifle Cartridges cal .54
20 Rifle Cartridges cal .52
30 Pistol Cartridges cal .44
30 Pistol Cartridges cal .33


Ordnance Stores lost at Battle of Ft. Pillow, April 12th 1864

8 Rifles cal .54
3 Rifles cal .52
1 Smiths Rifle
6 Cartridge Boxes
11 Cap Boxes
6 Gun Slings
8 Canteens and Straps
6 Shoulder Belts
6 Waist Belts
6 pr Spurs
1 Bullet Mold
6 Cavalry Saddles
3 Saddle Blankets
6 Bridles
6 Cruppers
1 Curry Comb

Ammunition Expended at Battle of Ft. Pillow April 12th 1864

3700 Rifle Cartridges cal .58
4605 Rifle Cartridges cal .54
805 Rifle Cartridges cal .52
150 Burnside Rifle Cartridges
130 Smith's Rifle Cartridges
320 Maynard Cartridges
470 Pistol Cartridges cal .44
736 Pistol Cartridges cal .33

Arms left on the Battlefield at Ft. Pillow, April 12th 1864, and replaced by arms picked up on battlefield

70 Austrian Rifles

Ordnance Stores taken up on the Battlefield of Ft. Pillow April 12th 1864

70 Enfield Rifles cal .58
9 Revolving Pistol cal .44
6 Saddles
4 Halters

Ordnance Stores lost by men transferring to different regiments, May 22nd 1864

4 Rifles cal .58
3 Rifles cal .54
3 Rifles cal .52
1 French Pistol
17 Cartridge Boxes
17 Cap Boxes
17 Gun Slings
9 Haversacks
18 Canteens and Straps
17 Shoulder Belts
17 Waist Belts
10 pr Spurs
1 Bullet Mold
9 Cavalry Saddles
17 Bridles
18 Halters
18 Cruppers
7 Curry Combs
160 Rifle Cartridges cal .58
140 Rifle cartridges cal .54
120 Cartridges cal .52
Ordnance Stores lost at Battle of Tishamingo Creek (Brices Crossroads) June 10th 1864

2 Rifles cal .54
8 Cap Boxes
14 Canteens and Straps
10 Shoulder Straps
14 Waist Belts
1 Bullet Mold
6 Cavalry Saddles
6 Bridles
6 Cruppers
2 Curry Combs

Ammunition Expended at Battle of Tishamingo Creek, June 10th 1864

3996 Rifle Cartridges cal .58
4960 Rifle Cartridges cal .54
2035 Rifle Cartridges cal .52
200 Burnside Rifle Cartridges
40 Smith's Rifle Cartridges
300 Maynard Cartridges
2360 Buck and Ball Cartridges cal .69
500 Pistol Cartridges cal .44
910 Pistol Cartridges cal .32

Arms left on the Battlefield at Tishamingo Creek June 10th 1864 and replaced by arms picked up on battlefield

33 Rifles cal .54
13 Rifles cal .52
3 Maynard Rifles
35 Muskets cal .69

Arms taken up on Battlefield at Tishamingo Creek June 10th 1864

85 Enfield Rifle cal .58
1 Smith's Rifle
2 French Pistols


Ordnance Stores worn out and expended 2nd Qtr 1864

12 Cartridge Boxes
33 Cap Boxes
19 Gun Slings
24 Canteens and Straps
29 Shoulder Straps
41 Waist Belts
11 Cavalry Saddles
19 Bridles
19 Cruppers
17 Curry Combs

Will post more later,

Will MacDonald

[Ken Knopp]

Re: Ordnance Records of 22nd (or 2nd) Tennessee Cavalry (good stuff!)

Will, THANK YOU AGAIN!! This is incredibly good information about a very “storied” regiment of Forrest’s cavalry. Barteau’s 2nd Tenn was one of Forrest’s most reliable and hard fighting regiments. They fought near or under him almost throughout the war and in most of his important engagements particlarly in the last year. In fact, their timely flank attack was instrumental in Forrest’s great victory at Brice’s Crossroads. A great regimental history book was written on this unit after the war entitled HANCOCK’S DIARY OR A HISTORY OF THE SECOND TENNESSEE CAVALRY, CSA... Very detailed from many angles but not embellished or flowery. Col. Clark R Barteau was a very unique leader unto himself. The following is a brief bio I wrote about him for my web site:

Cool, brave, modest, resourceful and a born leader, Col. Clark R. Barteau commanded the 2nd Tenn. Cavalry and often a brigade in Forrest's Cavalry to the extent he was often called General Barteau. A very quiet man, he was not one to seek promotion only to do his duty however, his coolness under fire and impetuosity always found him in the thick of the fight. His many contributions to the success of Forrest’’s Cavalry can be enumerated where his name is so frequently mentioned in official reports and various histories of its renown operations. Born and raised in Ohio this adopted Southerner came south with friends in the 1850's later becoming principal of the male Academy in Hartsville, Tenn. Then in 1858 he began editing and publishing the Hartsville Plain Dealer a Democratic, States Rights newspaper. marrying a Southerner in January of 1859 he established a home in Smith County Tenn. and began studying law. First enlisting as a private in Co. D 7th Tennessee Cavalry he was quickly recognized by all as a leader and later elected Lt Col. of the 2nd Tenn. Cavalry. It is clear that throughout the war Barteau had the confidence of both his men and superiors alike. Few Southerners could say they risked or lost more than did Col. Barteau. During the war he sacrificed all including his northern family, his fortune and, his first wife. While still a private, after the fall of Ft Donelson he rode home to spend one hour with his dear wife and infant child. The army was retreating through Tennessee; he could remain no longer. So, with one last kiss and a quick farewell they departed. While Mrs Barteau lived to hear of his promotion to Colonel in June 1862, she would never see him again succumbing to sickness in 1862. During the war, Col. Barteau fought against his only brother in some of the same battles in which he participated. After the war they corresponded and resumed cordial brotherly relations. Wounded no less than four times including at Shiloh, Franklin, Harrisburg, Okolona and Murfressboro he was on many battlefields, one of Forrest's most reliable leaders and fearless fighters. His flank attack at the Tishmingo Bridge at Brice’s Crossroads was instrumental in Forrest’’s greatest victory. In Hood's Tennessee campaign he was so seriously wounded he was disabled for the rest of the war. While recuperating from his last wound he married a second time near the end of the war to Miss Zura Eckford of Macon Miss. A young lady who had given up five brothers to the Southern cause and was at least once in the smoke of battle herself she was known for her missions of mercy and work in hospitals . After the war Col. Barteau was admitted to the bar, moved to Bartlett Tenn and practiced law in Memphis until his death on Feb 12, 1900. The photograph is from an old ambrotype taken in 1864, when he was recovering from a wound in the wrist and a severe illness. The mark of the bullet can be seen in his sleeve. He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis Shelby County, Tennessee, USA Plot: Fowler Section, Confederate Lot Maintained by: Find A Grave Record added: Nov 23, 2001 Find A Grave Memorial# 5991981 One of my personal favorites it is my opinion that he has never been give his just due.

For a photo of him and some others of Forrest’s family, staff and troopers check out my web site....”photo galleries”,....”Forrest’s Cavalry”.

* I also note that Barteau wrote an autobiography of his efforts in the war. It was used as a source in the aforementioned book but was never published and has been sadly, lost to history. Maybe someday it will be found.

Will, These are fine contributions.....keep the info coming!!!

Ken R Knopp

https://www.confederatesaddles.com

[Forrestcavalryman]

Re: Ordnance Records of 22nd (or 2nd) Tennessee Cavalry (good stuff!)

Thank you Will! I have been saving all of these Tennessee unit records to my hardrive to reference them as needed.

[Pious Jeems]

Re: Ordnance Records of 22nd (or 2nd) Tennessee Cavalry (good stuff!)

Yes, this man did quite a bit of riding and fighting in this area. The 2nd Tenn. was quartered in Ellistown Ms when word was made the Yanks were making a raid upon New Albany, Ms the 2nd Tenn. Cav. did excellent in fighting a delaying action on Col Phillips column as they raided into Pontotoc Co. but then had to make a hasty turn toward Rocky Ford to escape capture. A hot fight was had in the Cane Brakes on Mud Creek until Gen. Daniel Ruggles brought up two prairie guns/Whitworth Rifles and then the yanks had to make a run to the Ford.

[Mississippian]

Re: Ordnance Records of 22nd (or 2nd) Tennessee Cavalry (good stuff!)

Ok,

Thank you all for the kind words, Another good report, this comes from a detailed ordnance report of 2nd Qtr. 1864, and alot of it I've already posted, but the top of the document was how the regiment was equiped at the end of the 1st Qtr 1864. I'll get more posted later today....

Ordnance stores on hand 1st Qtr 1864

68 Rifles cal .58
104 Rifles cal .54
44 Rifle cal .52
11 Burnside Rifles
6 Smiths Rifles
4 Maynard Rifles
20 Pistols cal .44
54 Pistols cal . 32
3 French Pistols
20 Sabers
206 Cartridge Boxes
250 Cap Boxes
160 Gun Slings
56 Haversacks
97 Canteens and Straps
76 Shoulder Straps
196 Waist Belts
46 pr Spurs
8 Bullet Molds
8 Screw Drivers
215 Saddles
51 Saddle Blankets
200 Bridles
189 Halters
7 Breast Straps
76 Cruppers
48 Curry Combs
0 Gun Boots
5440 Cartridges cal .58
6350 Cartridges cal .54
885 Cartridges cal .52
385 Burnside Rifle Cartridges
170 Smith's Rifle Cartridges
620 Maynard Rifle Cartridges
0 Buck and Ball Cartridges
520 Pistol Cartridges cal .44
770 Pistol Cartridges cal .33
0 French Pistol Cartridges

Will MacDonald

[Mississippian]

Re: Ordnance Records of 22nd (or 2nd) Tennessee Cavalry (good stuff!)

This comes from the same report as above, from the CSR of Col. Barteau.

Ordnance on hand at the end of 2nd Qrt 1864 (Report dated July 10th 1864)

204 Rifles cal .58
52 Rifles cal .54
57 Rifle cal .52
11 Burnside Rifles
6 Smiths Rifles
2 Maynard Rifles
54 Pistols cal .44
67 Pistols cal . 32
3 French Pistols
20 Sabers
342 Cartridge Boxes
359 Cap Boxes
168 Gun Slings
289 Haversacks
200 Canteens and Straps
188 Shoulder Straps
350 Waist Belts
100 pr Spurs
5 Bullet Molds
32 Screw Drivers
219 Saddles
166 Saddle Blankets
179 Bridles
269 Halters
22 Breast Straps
41 Cruppers
35 Curry Combs
50 Gun Boots
15454 Cartridges cal .58
4400 Cartridges cal .54
2725 Cartridges cal .52
1000 Burnside Rifle Cartridges
0 Smith's Rifle Cartridges
1000 Maynard Rifle Cartridges
0 Buck and Ball Cartridges
0 Pistol Cartridges cal .44
0 Pistol Cartridges cal .33
0 French Pistol Cartridges

Will MacDonald

[JohnnyRebCSA]

Re: Ordnance Records of 22nd (or 2nd) Tennessee Cavalry (good stuff!)

Would you believe I just found out last night that I have a great great uncle that was in this unit? Private/Corporal James Riley Jeffries (misspelled-really is Jeffers). Enlisted Nov. 15, 1861 and stayed with regiment until capture in Sept. 1864.

This makes eight Confederate relatives that I know of. All eight were cavalrymen serving in five different regiments (Tenn, Ga and Missouri).