Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-20
HDQR's ARMY OF N0RTHERS VIRGISIA.(
.Iauuary Do tS65

TO arm and equip an additional force OF cavalry there Is
need of carbnes revoIyerS pistols saddles and otei
cOurements OF mounted men. Arms ana equipment, OF
the hind desired believed 10 be held by citizens IN sui
cieut numbers To supply our wants Many keep t-lh as
trophies ana with the expectation OF using them ~
their own defence But II should be remembered that
arm. are now required for use and that they cannot
be made eectudl for the defence OF tile country IN any
way the hands of organized troop They are hrei-
ed TO enable cavalry to cope with the we-arned and
equipped cavalry OF tie enemy not only IA The general
service but in resisting those predatory expeditions which
have inflicted much loss upon the people OF The III.
terror.
TO the patriotic need make no other appeal than the
wants OF the service; Int Lrg To remind those no are
reluctant pant with the arms and equipments in their
possession that by keeping them they diminish tie a,-
ty OF the army defend their property without them
selves receiving any benefit fuil them. tEereIcIc urge
all persons not tie service 10 deliver promptly To some
of TN officers deg uatcd below such arms ana equipments
ESPECIALLY those suitable tor cayay) they have,
and to report those officers the names Of such persons
as neglect to surrender those in THEN possession.
Every citizen who prevents Carllne o. pistol rom
remaining unused viii render service 10 his country
Those who think TO retain aims for their own defence
shO uij remember that if the army cannot protect ITEM
the AIMS will be Ct little While no valid tue can
be acquired to pubic arms and equipments except from
the Government it is reported that many persons have
icpOrany purchased them from private parties. iHlr
compensation will Therefore be made to all who deliver
suc-ams and equipments 10 any ordnance oticers oi-
tcer commanding at post, officers and agents OF Tie
Quaftermaser and COmmssary Departments OF any sta
ton or officers in the enrolling ervee. connected with
tie Niue and Mining Bureau. All these officers a.e Ie-
qested and those connected with this army are directed To
receive and receipt for all and equip mems Nhaeve
tleir condition, and forward the same IN du1cat-
receipt the Ordnance Department nc Richmond, aud
report then proceedings 10 these headquarters The pei
son holding the receipt viii be compensated upon
presenting 1t the Ordnance GWeau. While II
IS hoped that no Will disregard this appeal all OH
GERS connected with the army required and all
others requested 10 tale possession of any
public and equipments they may md IN the bands
OF persons unwilling To surrender them 10 The ser
OF the country ana TO give receipts therefor
sOhahe allowance Or their expenses aud trouble will he
made 10 such patriotic citizens viii collect and ey
er TO any of the officers above designated such aud
equipments they may fud in the hands vi persons not
in tie service who will report the same to those off
cen. prompt compliance with this call will greatly
promote the efficiency and strengthen the army paittc
naIly vi the cavalry ana render better able To protect
the homes and property OF the people from outrage
n. +. LEE. General.