Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-05-23
ORGANIZATION OF VOLUNTEER CORPS FOR
THE UNITED STATES SERVICE.

With view of obtaining the requisite informa-
ton as to the government of the volunteer corps
now organizing under the late act of Congress, a
letter was written a few days ago by Major General
STEuART to Washington, making all needfu inqui-
ries on the subject. The reply Of the Secretary Of
War is annexed. 1t appears to contain every ne
cessary direction, and if extensively circulated, will
save vast deal of trouble to all parties interested.
1t will be observed by the accompanying memo
randum that no provision is made for company of
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. american.
WAR DEPARTMENT., MAY 10, 1916.
SIR In reply to the inquiries contained in the letter Of
Major General Seuart and in other communications sub
mitted by you this Department, have the honor
form that the rule adopted is call for volunteers that
are required from any particular State, through the Gov
This act Of respect to the Executive of the State
due well to his position his generally superior know
ledge Of the character and efficiency the through
out the State the sections from which il advisable
take them, and which of them cam with the greatest facility
and least expense be embodied for the service for which they
may be required. Circumstances may, however,
render expedient accept offers of service direct without
the intervention of the Governor when application him
might cause delay. Applications Of companies, regiments,
&C. the may therefore be made direct
Department.
The law copy of which is enclosed provides that the
officers of volunteers shall be appointed by the proper State
authority, in the prescribed by the State laws and
the accompanying memorandum shows the number of officers
noncommissioned officers and prvaes and the
Of companies and regiments.
The law also requires that the volunteers furnish their own
clothing and if cavalry their horses and horse equpage
Such already uniformed need change such not
and contemplate Informing liberty adopt such they
think proper but is advisable that all who may be called into
the service adapt their Dress nearly circumstances will
permit to the nature of the service that may be required Of
them, and to the character Of the country and climate where
they may have Those that shall be accepted will
armed and equipped the expense of the United States
will be inspected and mustered into the service by officer
the army, by appointed by the Governor such times
and places will be specified when their are caedfo
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
w. L. MARCY, Secretary of War
Hon. VIM F. GILES,
House Of Representatives u. s.
Memorandum of The Organization of Volunteer Corps un
der the act Of 18Th May, 1886
company Of Cavalry mounted men, will consist Of
l Captain,
First Lieutenant,
l Second Lieutenant,
Sergeants,
Corporals,
Buglers
Farier and Blacksmith, and
81 Prvaes, established by order Of the President
:. regiment of Cavalry mounted men, will consist Of
| Lieutenant Colonel
90 Major
- Adjuan, Ga Lieutenant in addition to the Lieuten
Z ant Of Corpse
Ia; RI Sergeant Major
e Quartermaster Sergeant,
SrS Principal Musician,
6 Chief Bugers and
20 lio Companies for the organization Of which above
company Of Infantry Cor Riaemen) will consist Of
Captain,
First Lieutenant