Ordnance Records of the 28th Mississippi Cavalry

[Mississippian]

Another well worn Mississippi cavalry unit, often served with the 1st (Lindsey's) and 2nd Mississippi Cavalry. Been looking for Ordnance reports for this unit for some time, finally found some early war ones.

CSR of Col. P.B. Starke

Ordnance Stores received on May 15th 1862 at Jackson MS

127 Haversacks
378 Sabers
5 Sergeants Swords
3 1/2 pair Dragoon Pistols

Ordnance Stores received on May 17th 1862 at Jackson MS

31 Saber Belts

Ordnance Stores received on May 20th 1862 at Jackson MS.

84 Canteens and Straps
120 Cartridge Boxes
120 Cap Pouches
75 Cavalry Bridle Bits
400 Saddle Bags
400 Canteen Straps
6 Sharps Carbines
5 Holster Pistols
4000 Shotgun Caps
2200 Musket Caps
260 French Revolvers

Will MacDonald

[Dale Beasley]

Re: Ordnance Records of the 28th Mississippi Cavalry

thanks for posting. My GGGrandfather" James Edward Walker Grace" served in the 28th. He was from Holmes County.

[Mississippian]

Re: Ordnance Records of the 28th Mississippi Cavalry

Dale,

Glad you enjoy them. Found a few more.

CSR of Capt. J.W. Clanton, Co. "F"

Ordnance Stores received May 22nd 1862 at Jackson MS,

27 Saddles Complete
12 Saddle Bags
20 Hall's Carbines
21 D.B. Shotguns
7 Muskets
3 Musketoons
74 Canteen Straps
74 Cap Pouches
74 Haversacks
2160 Hall's Carbine Cartridges

Will MacDonald