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AKA Wood's 13th Missouri Cavalry and 14th Cavalry Battalion. This command seems to have been unattached to any brigade at this time. Judging by the number of inspections on the same day, it seems the Marmaduke (or someone) was concerned about how his command was.
On a roll here: CSR of Capt. W Price
Inspection Report of Wood's Battalion Cavalry, Oct 24th 1863:
Officers on Parade Armed and Mounted: 12
Men on Parade Armed and Mounted: 142
Men Unarmed and Mounted: 8
Men Armed and Dismounted: 10
Men Unarmed and Dismounted: 3
Arms:
Austrian Rifles: 183
Enfield Rifles: 8
Sharps Rifles: 8
Miss. Rifles: 5
Maynard Rifles: 1
Colts Rifles: 1
Minnie Rifles: 4
Short Muskets: 13
Carbines: 3
D.B. Guns: 16
Holster Pistols: 24
Colts Pistols: 23
Remarks: The arms are in very good condition, but one gun that mud (illegible)
Ammunition:
Rounds per man: 30
Caps per man: 30
Remarks: The ammunition looks good, well organized and well fitted.
General Remarks: 2 Officers and 30 men on or returning from picket duty
The military appearance and bearing of the officers and men are very good. Neatly and well clothed. Horses Good, Discipline of Officers and Men good. Camp good and neat."
Will MacDonald
On a roll here: CSR of Capt. W Price
Inspection Report of Wood's Battalion Cavalry, Oct 24th 1863:
Officers on Parade Armed and Mounted: 12
Men on Parade Armed and Mounted: 142
Men Unarmed and Mounted: 8
Men Armed and Dismounted: 10
Men Unarmed and Dismounted: 3
Arms:
Austrian Rifles: 183
Enfield Rifles: 8
Sharps Rifles: 8
Miss. Rifles: 5
Maynard Rifles: 1
Colts Rifles: 1
Minnie Rifles: 4
Short Muskets: 13
Carbines: 3
D.B. Guns: 16
Holster Pistols: 24
Colts Pistols: 23
Remarks: The arms are in very good condition, but one gun that mud (illegible)
Ammunition:
Rounds per man: 30
Caps per man: 30
Remarks: The ammunition looks good, well organized and well fitted.
General Remarks: 2 Officers and 30 men on or returning from picket duty
The military appearance and bearing of the officers and men are very good. Neatly and well clothed. Horses Good, Discipline of Officers and Men good. Camp good and neat."
Will MacDonald