Ordnance Records for Stono Scouts, South Carolina Cavalry

[Mississippian]

There is some confusion as to if this is a regular C.S. unit or a long standing unit of S.C. Militia, I've looked online and it seems there is split of opinion, either way this is a long standing company of scouts that served along the S.C. coast (mostly on John's Island) from 1861 to 1865. A number of men were either planters or sons of planters and knew the area well.

CSR of Capt. J. Walpole

Oct. 28th 1863

2200 Percussion Caps
4 Nose Bags
1 Confederate Rifle

Nov. 10th 1863

4 Surcingles
20 Curry Combs
20 Horse Brushes
10 pr Spurs and Straps

Dec. 3rd 1863

4 Nose Bags
3 Bridles
16 Surcingles
7 Valises
8 Halters

CSR of Capt. Dean, 2nd SC Cav,

"Report of Muster and Transportation of Capt. Walpole's Company of Stono Scouts on the 30th of June 1864.

Condition of Arms: Very Good
Character of Arms: Enfield Rifles and Colts Revolvers
Character of Accouterments: Very Good
Amount of Ammunition per man: 30 rounds
Amount of Ammunition in company: 1242 Rounds
Condition of Camp and Garrison Equipment: Good

Amount and kind of Baggage:
Number of Wagons: 1
Number of Teams: 1 in good service
Number of Serviceable Horses: 30
Number of Unserviceable Horses: 0
Military Appearance: Good
Drill: Fair
Discipline: Good
Number of Officers present on parade: 1
Number of Non-commissioned officers present on parade: 1
Number of Privates present: 15
Number of officers absent: 0
Condition of Camp Police: Good

Sinks have been provided for.

Rules and Articles of War have been frequently read. General orders of Headquarters have been provided and published.

G.B. Dean
Co. G, 2nd SC Cav
Inspecting and Mustering officer"

Will MacDonald