Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-02-17
HEADoR's Army OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA


To arm and equip an additional force of cavalry there
is need of carbnes revovers pistols, saddles and
accoutrements of mounted Arms and equipments Of
the kind desired believed to be held by citizens in suf
icent numbers supply wants. Many keep them as
trophies and with the expectation of using them in
their own defence But it should be remembered that
required for use and that they cannot be
made eectna for the defence of the country in
the hands Of organized troops They needed to
enable cavalry cope with the welarmed and equipped
cavalry of the enemy not only in the general service but
in resisting those predatory expeditions which have nhlc
ed so much loss upon the people of the Interior
To the patriotic need make other appeal than the
OF the service but beg TO remind those who
reluctant to part with the arms and equipments in their
possession that by keeping them they diminish the ability
Of the army to defend their property without themselves
deriving any benefit from them therefore urge all per-
in the service to deliver promptly to some OF the
officers designated below such and equipments (es
peciay those suitable for cavalry they may have and
TO report those officers the Of such persons
neglect to surrender those in their possession
Every citizen who prevents carbine pistol from
naming unused, will render service TO his country
Those who think retain for their defence should
remember that if the army cannot protect hem tile arms
will be of little use While valid title be acquired
to public and equipments except from the Govern
men it is reported that many persons haV gnorantIy
purchased them from private parties. full compensation
WILL therefore, be made to all who deliver such arms and
equipments any ordnance officers officer commanding at
misssry Departments at any station, or eicers IN the
Enrolling se ice connected with the NItre and Mining
Bureau All these officers requested and those con-
neced with this army directed 10 receive ana receipt
for all arms and equipments whatever their condition. and
forward the same duplicate receipt to the Ordnance
Department Richmond and report their proceedings to
these headquarters The person holding the receipt will
be compensated upon presenting to the Ordnance Bure
au While it is hoped that one will disregard this ap
peal all officers connected with this required
and all others requested to take possession of any
public and equipments they may nd in the hands o
unwilling surrender them to The service Of the
country and to give receipts therefor reasonable al
laapce for their expenses and trouoe will be made 90
htrotic citizens will collect and deliver to any Of
the officers above designated such and equipments
they may find in the hands of persons not in the service
or who will report the same to those officers. prompt
compliance with this call will greatly promote the eff
cheney and strength of the army particularly Of the cava
ry and render better able protect the homes and
perty of the people fIom outrage. r. E. LEE,
General.
The officers receiving accoutrements under this
appeal are requested state upon the face of the dup
cate receipts given by them the condition Of the articles
whether 10 good order otherwise and if not in good
order the per centage which should be deducted that
account.
These receipts may be presented for payment any
of the following named officers:
Capt J. NJ. Stevens, Richmond Arsenal, Richmond
Major B. Randolph, Stanton, Va
Major E. s. Hutter, Danville, Va
Capt. G. 8. Gstty, Lynehburg, Va
Cspt. Chas Semple, WytheVille, Va
Capt. A. G. Brenizer, Salisbury,
By order of ]. GoRGAS
Brig. General Chief of Ordnance.
Official: J. w. HISSDALR, A. A. G..
Feb. I6, 1855. H-3t
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