The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 52, July 1948 - April, 1949 Page: 352
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Company B. Capt. S. Burbank,13 on Genl. Recruiting Service-left
his company, July 13, 1852; and Ist Lt. A. G. Miller,"4
on 6 months leave from May 31, 1853.
Company G. 1st Lieut. E. E. McLean,6, A. D. C. to Bvt. Maj. Genl.
Wool6"-left the regt. March 3, 1847-
I found three companies tolerably well instructed, and their cloth-
ing (old pattern undress), arms, and accoutrements, in good order.
The new black belts were worn. They look well when first issued,
but become brownish by exposure to the sun and the dye on the
edges soon rubs off. It has been suggested to me that all belts used by
enlisted men should be made of bridle leather, which could easily be
kept clean, besides being the best material for service. The belts now
issued seem to be the former white buckskin, or felt, belt dyed black.
Company G, in addition to its muskets, is provided with fifteen
musketoons and Colt's Revolvers, and an equal number of horses,
for scouting purposes. The musketoon is regarded as a most unre-
liable weapon.
The buildings occupied as quarters by the men were built for
kitchens. They were neat, but are insufficient for the purpose to which
they are now applied. The accompanying sketch E shows the quarters
proposed to be put up. A detailed estimate of the cost of construction
was forwarded by the Acting Asst. Quartermaster, July 1, 1853, to
the Quartermaster General's Office. The police of the post was excel-
lent. Capt. Wallace is a zealous and efficient commander.
QUARTERMASTER'S DEPARTMENT.
2d Lieut. C. R. Woods, Ist Infy, is the Acting Asst. Quartermaster,
and I found him one of the most efficient and promising young staff
was made a major general on November 22, 1864, for special gallantry at Griswold-
ville, and a major general in the United States Army on March 13, 1865, for
gallantry in the Battle of Bentonville, North Carolina. He died on February 26,
1885. Ibid., lo58.
,63Captain Sidney Burbank graduated from the Military Academy in 1829. He
was breveted brigadier general on May 13, 1865, for gallant and meritorious service
in the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Ibid., 262.
64Andrew Galbraith Miller graduated from the Military Academy in 1848, and
resigned his commission on October 31, 1857. He was made a colonel in the 1st
Missouri Cavalry on December 26, 1861, and resigned his commission on May 22,
1862. He died on October 21, 1865. Ibid., 709.
.6sEugene Eckel McLean graduated from the Military Academy in 1842 and
resigned his commission on May 14, 1861. He was a major in the Confederate
States Army from 1861 to 1865. Ibid., 675.
s6John Ellis Wool received the thanks of Congress for distinguished service in
the Battle of Buena Vista, Mexico, on February 23, 1847. He commanded the
Army of the Center, which was organized in San Antonio. He was made a major
general on May 16, 1852, and retired on August 1, 1863. He died on November 1o,
1869. Ibid., lo59.352
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