The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1865-02-15
Headquarters Army Of Northern Virginia,

Headquarters Army Of Northern Virginia,
January rs, 1865
TO arm and equip an additional force Of cavalry,
there il need u carbaes, revolves, pistols saddes
and other accoutiemenls Of mounted men. Arms and
pmsnts OF the KIND desired are believed to be held
by citizens n sufficient numbers to supply ourwanls
Many keep them as Trophies, and some with the ex-
pecatlon Of using them in their own defence. But it
should he remembered that now required for
use and that cannot be made SO efsctua for the
defence Of the country in any way, in the hands of
osganized rpops. They are needed TO enable ca.
valry 10 cope with the well armed and equipped ca
valry Of the enemy, only in the general service
but in resisting Lhs~e predatory expeditions which
have inflicted SO much loss upon the people Of the
interior.
To the patriotic need make no other sppesl than
the wants Of the service but beg to remind those
who are reluctant to part with the arms and equip.
mens in iheis possession, that by keeping them they
dimssifae ability Of the army to defend their pro-
pefy. without themselves deriving any benefit from
them therefore urge all persons not 10 the service
10 deliver promptly. Of The officers desigaa:cd
below, such arms and equipments Especially those
suitable for csvslry) they may have, aRd 10 report
TO those ofces the names Of such persons neglect
TO surrender those 10 their possession.
Every citizen who prevents cabine or pistol from
remaining unused, will render service 20 his country
Those who thint to retain arms for their defence,
should remember that fthe army cannot protect them
the arms will be Of little use While no valid title
can be acquired 10 pubcarms and equipments except
from the Goyernncnt it is reported thai many per-
sons have ignsrsntly purchased them from private
parties 4 foil compensation WILL therefore be made
TO aIi who deliver such arms aud equipments to any
ordinances officers. officer post, officers
| and sgenis Of the Quartermaster and Commissary
Departments al any station, or officers in the Enroll.
J, iRE service o. connected with the Nre and Mining
Bureau. All these officers are requested and those
connected with this army are directed 10 receive and
receipt for all aud equipments. whatever iheir
condition aud forward the same, with duplicate re.
ceipt, 10 the ordnance Department at Richmond and
report their proceedings to these headquarters. The
person holding the receipt will be compensated by
presenting i 10 the Ordnance Bureau. While il i.
hoped that DO one will disregard this appeal, all off
GERS connected With this army are required, and AZ
others requested 70 take possession Of any public
arms and equipments they may find IN The hands o
pessns unwilling 10 surrender them TO the services .
The country and to give receipts therefor. rsasona
bic allowance for ,hrir expenses and trouble will b
made 10 such patriotic citizens will collect and de
liver 10 any OF the officers abaye designated such arms
{ and equipments rs they may lind IN the hands o
persons not ia the service efwho will report the SAN,
!. le those officers. prUmp. compliance with ibis cal
will greatly promote the efficiency and strength 9th,
army particularly Of The cavalry and render bette
able 10 protec, the homes and property Of the people
frsm ouiIsgs. Il. L. LEE,
General
Il The officers receiyng arms or announcements unle
this appeal requested TO state uPon the face Of ih
duplicate receipts given BY them the condition OF h
arlIces. whether 10 gsol order o. otherwise; AMI
at In good order, the per centase which should b
!. deducted gu that account.
, These receipts may be presented fnr payment /,
. any enc Of The following named officers:
: Capt ]. ". stephens, Richmond Arsenal, Rchmd
u MAJOR u. Randolph. Stanton. Va.
i Msjsr E. s. Huter. Dansille. Va.
X Capt. g. ). Gatty, Lynchburg. Va.
II Capt. Charles Semple, WylhsilIe, Va.
!, Capt. a. g. Brealzer, Salisbury, \. Y.