The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-02-17
HEADQUARTERS ARMY or NORTHERN VIRGINIA.
January q, 1865.

ITO ARM AND EQUIP AN ADDI-
Il TIONAI. force Of cavalry, there il need OF
AAKBINES, REVOLVERS, PISTOLS, SADDLES
and equipments Of the Kind desired are believed to
lie held by citizens in sufficient numbers to aGpply
our wants. Many keep theIa as trophies, and some
with the expectation Of using them in their own
defence. But 1t should be remembered that arms
are now required for use, and that they cannot be
made eftcctual tor the defence of the country in
any way i'll the handsof organized troops. They
the well-armed and equipped cavalry Of the enemy,
not only in the general service, but in resisting those
predatory expeditions which have inflicted 80 much
loss upon the people Of the interior.
To the patriotic need make no other appeal than
the wants of the service, but beg to remand those
who are reluctant to part with the arms and equip
nents in their possession, that by keeping them
they diminish the ability Of the amy to defend
their property. without themselves deriving any
benefit from them therefore urge all persons not
II the service to deliver promptly, to some OF the
Especially those suitable for cavalry they may
have, and to report to those officers the names Of
such persons as neglect TO surrender those in their
Every citizen who prevents carbine or pistol
from remaining unused will render service TO- his
country. Those who think to retain arms for their
own defence should remember that if the army cam
not protect them the arms will be Of little usc.-
While no valid title can be acquired to public arms
and equlEments, except from the Government, it is
reported that many persons have iynorantly Iur-
s.tion will, therefore, be maleto all who deliver sue
arms and equipments to any ordnance Ofid3r, o6cer
commanding atapost, officers and ag nts OF the Quar-
tc master md Conmissary Deps. tu,ents St any.
station, ocers in the enrolling service, or con-
nectcd with the Nitro and Mining Bureau. AL
these officers are requested, aud those connected
With this army are directed, to receive and receipt
for all arms and equipments, whatever their condi
ton, and forward the same, with duplicate receipt,
to the Ordnance Department ut Richmond, and re-
port their proceedings to these headqnSseers. The
pe holding the receipt will be compensated upon
presenting it to the Ordnance Bureau.
While it is hoped that nQ ono will disregard this
appeal, all officers connected with this army arc re-
quirod and all others are :: aested 10 take posses
sion of any public arms and equipments they may
find in the hands Of persons unwilling to surTcnder
them TO the service Of the country, and to give re.
ceipt therefor. A reasonable allowance FOX THAR.
expenses and trouble will be made TO such patriotic
citizens will collect and deliver to any Of the OH
GERS above designated such arms and equipments ~
they may find in the hands Of persons notin service,
prompt compliance with the call win greatly pro-
mote the efficiency and strength Of the army, peril.
eulary Of the cavalry, and rendcr it better able 70
protect the homes and property Of the people from
outrage. r. Il. LIE, 6enego1.s
The officers receiving arms or accoutTcmsnts pn.s
der this appeal are requested 70 state upon ths :c
OF the duplicate receipts gwen BY thsm the CORFU
ton OF the articles, whether in good order or Other
wise aud If not in good order, the pr ceuen6e~
which should be dcsiactedon that account. s. ~
These receipts may be pl~scnteo i0f fayIS0t t9
any one d the following -nameI ordnance oqaeess:
Captain ). NJ. STEVENS. Y
Richlnond Arsenal. R3ohmO1a, VA =
Major y. RANDOLPH, $50 sss~-s,
- Major T. g. HUrTER, s<ssSs
= r, Daaviile. Vs.
Lynehhusg, Va.
Captain CHARLES 6k&rLE, sxA3
Mythsslls, Va.
6ansAnxy. J. c..
By order Of + dOE0AS.
Official: y. D. SAITH, Major. ~ !