Ordnance papers of Lt. N.C. Washington, Van Dorn's Cavalry Division

[Mississippian]

A short one today, covers some of Van Dorn's Troopers during the fall and early winter of 1862

Ordnance Stores turned over by Lt. Washington, O.O. Armstrong's Cavalry Brigade to Capt. Kennedy, O.O. August 26th 1862

82 Guns, damaged
3 Enfield Rifles, damaged
1 Colts Rifle, damaged
91 Sabers and scabbards, damaged
11 Flasks, damaged
10 Bayonets, damaged
47 Saddles, damaged
38 Cavalry Valises, damaged
24 Shoulder Straps, damaged
24 Cartridge Boxes, damaged

Ordnance Stores turned over to Lt. Murray, Nov. 26th 1862, at Waterford MS

1000 Sharps Rifle Cartridges
2000 Mississippi Rifle Cartridges
1000 Colts Army Pistol Cartridges
40000 Shotgun Cartridges
50000 Percussion Caps

Ordnance Stores turned over to 2nd Missouri Cavalry, Nov 30th 1862 at Waterford MS

28 Saddles
83 Halters
57 Bridles
73 Haversacks
83 Gun Boots
146 Canteens and Straps
42 Saddle Blankets
77 Gun Slings
6500 Musket Caps

Ordnance Stores turned over to Lt. Murray, 3rd Brigade Cavalry Dec. 9th 1862 at Grenada MS

8000 Mississippi Rifle Cartridges
6000 Enfield Rifle Cartridges
2000 Buck and Ball Cartridges
2000 Army Pistol Cartridges
3000 Minnie Cartridges

Ordnance Stores turned over to Lt. Murray, 3rd Brigade Cavalry Dec. 31st 1862 at Grenada MS

6000 Mississippi Rifle Cartridges
4000 Enfield Rifle Cartridges
5000 Buck & Ball Cartridges
24,700 Percussion Caps

Will MacDonald