Ordnances and QM Records of 3rd Louisisana Cavalry (Harrisions

[Mississippian]

I think you guys will like this one. There were three "3rd Louisiana Cavalry" Regiments. This one is the one commanded by Col. Harrision, it started life as the 15th Louisiana Cavalry Battalion and later added 3 companies to become a regiment in late 1863. There are surprising things here. Enjoy.


CSR of Capt. A. Cameron, Co. A

Received March 26th 1863

15 lbs Lead
44 lbs Rope
9 pr Stirrups

Received March 29th 1863

315 yds of Cloth
64 pr Shoes
29 pr Pants
5 Curry Combs

Received August 26th 1863

51 lbs Rope for Halters
8 Collars

CSR of Lt. J. Fluitt, Co. I

Received Jan. 14th 1863

33 Cartridge Boxes

Received April 13th 1863

5 Tent Flys
3 Ovens & Lids

Received July 15th 1863 at Monroe LA

80 Shirts
80 pr Drawers
80 Tin Cups
40 Lindsey Coats

CSR of Capt. R. Harper

Received Nov. 13th 1862

224 yds Cloth for Uniforms

Received Nov. 15th 1862

164 yds lining for Uniforms

Received Dec. 1st 1862

27 yd Cloth for Uniforms

Received Dec. 11th 1862

80 Sabers
83 Saber Belts
80 Boots (?)

Received Dec. 13th 1862

50 Double Barreled Shot Guns
75 Cartridge Boxes
78 Saddles
75 Saddle Blankets
50 Bridles
80 Valises
4 pr Holsters
75 pr Spurs

Received Dec. 20th 1862

28 Saddles
28 Saddle Cloths
28 Bridles
28 Valises
28 pr Spurs
50 D.B. Shotguns
80 Cartridge Boxes

Received Jan. 22nd 1863

400 Shot Gun Cartridges

Received Nov. 13th 1863 (for Company Officers)

8 yds Cloth @ $2.90 yd

CSR of Col. I Harrison, 3rd LA Cav.

Undated 1863

5000 Shotgun Cartridges
5000 Miss. Rifle Cartridges
1000 Enfield Rifle Cartridges
5000 Pistol Cartridges
5000 Muskets Caps
5000 Pistol Caps
5000 Shotgun Caps

CSR of Capt. W. Pervis, Co. H

Received Oct. 14th 1862

7 Tent Flys

Received Nov. 11th 1862

194 yds cloth for Uniforms

Received Nov. 13th 1862

8 yds Cloth for Officer Uniforms

Received Dec. 31st 1862

65 Sabers
64 Saddles
64 Bridles
52 Valises
52 pr Spurs
44 Saddle Cloths
24 Nose Bags
64 Haversacks
1 Box Caps
64 Saber Belts & Studs

CSR of Capt. R. Seawall, Co. G.

Received March 15th 1863

3 Arkadelphia Rifles

CSR of Lt. H Wells, Co. B

Received Dec. 20th 1862

1 pr Cavalry Boots @ $10.00

Received Jan. 14th 1863

20 Saddles
20 Holsters
20 Bridles
20 Surcingles
20 Gun Boots
20 Breast Straps
20 Cruppers
20 Nose Bags
50 pr Spurs

Will MacDonald

[Mississippian]

Re: Ordnances and QM Records of 3rd Louisisana Cavalry (Harrisions

Here is a link to the "Arkadelphia Rifle" mentioned....

http://www.collectableweapons.com/listings.php?id=121

Will MacDonald

[Ken Knopp]

Re: Ordnances and QM Records of 3rd Louisisana Cavalry (Harrisions

Interesting stuff here. I did not take much time to look but, is there any history on this regiment to ascertain "where" this regiment was operating during this time period of Oct 1862 to early spring 63? In particular, since CS cavalry generally rec'd issues form the nearest depot or arsenal perhaps we can get an idea of which installation was supplying these items. In addition to the Ark. Rifles I note the issue of cloth and linings for uniforms.

Ken R Knopp

[Mississippian]

Re: Ordnances and QM Records of 3rd Louisisana Cavalry (Harrisions

Ken,

This regiment seems to have operated mostly in northeast Louisiana around Monroe.

Will MacDonald

[Mississippian]

Re: Ordnances and QM Records of 3rd Louisisana Cavalry (Harrisions

Ok, l was following up a hunch and fingered through Lon Websters book "Entrepot" and found that not long before all that cloth was issued a huge shipment of Beligan cadet grey wool had made its way up the Rio Grande and was in Louisiana. Most of it stayed in the trans-Mississippi and was spread out throughout the Department. At the same time, large amounts of ordnance stores were coming from east of the river. I think it is very likely that the horse equipment seen here was made east of the Mississippi.

I find all the sabers very interesting. Could they be English?

Will MacDonald

[Tom Craig]

Re: Ordnances and QM Records of 3rd Louisisana Cavalry (Harrisions

I think all the valises are interesting. Pretty much ever gear issue had a large number of them, so presumably most/many of the men had a valise. And several sabres, but I didn't see any pistols. Cool stuff.
Take care,
Tom Craig
1st Maine Cavalry

[Mississippian]

Re: Ordnances and QM Records of 3rd Louisisana Cavalry (Harrisions

Yeah I don't see pistols being issued, but holsters and pistol ammunition are! Perhaps some were brought from home? I noticed the same thing with some other troops from the Mississippi valley.

Will MacDonald

[ButtermilkRanger]

Re: Ordnances and QM Records of 3rd Louisisana Cavalry (Harrisions

Col. Harrison of Harrison's 3rd Louisiana Cavalry was originally the company commander of Co. I, Wirt Adams' Mississippi Cavalry. Company I was raised in Catahoula and Concordia Parishes just across the river from Natchez. Harrison served under Adams for the beginning of the war, but was dispatched west of the river just prior to the opening of the Vicksburg campaign. From that point on, his command was consolidated with other independent La. Cav battalions operating in the vicinity and was re-commissioned Harrison's 3rd Louisiana Cavalry.

My question about these returns... was the rope being issued for halters specifically being used for rope halters/neck ropes or were they for halter lead ropes?

[Ken Knopp]

Re: Ordnances and QM Records of 3rd Louisisana Cavalry (Harrisions

Good question Larry! No way to know for sure from this entry wether it was for leads or neck ropes. For sure, this is one aspect of reenacting cavalry that we do not see...neck ropes, However, it is clear from period illustrations that they were quite common. While this has been discussed before perhaps it would be useful for another review. For a "likeness" note the attached 1864 illustration of Terry's Texas Rangers.

Ken R Knopp