Co. D, 2nd Regiment Tennessee Cavalry USA drilling in formation. The image shows guidon, muskets, carbines, and Colt revolving rifles. Co. D was predominantly from Blount County, possibly Cades Cove. The image has been hand-tinted.
Co. E, 11th Ill. Cav. Regt. pin that belonged to David Preston Sherfy (alias George W. Garber). The pin is composed of crossed carbines with "11" above the rifles and "E" below.
The original and duplicate returns, the letter of transmittal, and all papers connected with them, were to be sent to the Chief of Ordnance in one package [Form No. 1 - (b.) For the use of Cavalry.].
This questionnaire from the Ordnance Department requires every officer commanding a company or regiment of cavalry to answer the questions and return the form to the Ordance Office along with their regular quarterly return of ordnance stores.
Hand-drawn and handwritten table names each company commander with a report of ordnance in his unit: carbines, pistols, sabres, horse equipment, and statement of condition.
