Brass-plated bits. Brass-plated bits and buckles. Wooden stirrups to be made 4 inches deep. Sends pattern of curb-bit and sidelines. Old carbine-sling; carbine-boot to be made to carry weight of carbine. Supplies of equipments and material left at post. Larger saddle-blankets. Sends pattern of scouting-belt. Nickel-plated bits and link-straps. 1 Nickel or brass plated bits and buckles. Hoods of stirrups to be suspended, with stirrups broader and stronger. Heavier saddle-blankets. Hoods of the stirrups to be deeper. Add for 1 company, 6 months' supply; 4 quires emery-cloth, 6 pounds rotten stone, 1 gallon oil, 4 gallons neat s-foot or Collins' oil. Stirrup-covers to be deeper, saddle-bags larger. 1 Nose-bag. All buckles, rings, &c., to be made of brass. SUMMARY PERTAINING TO ABSTRACT G. Summary of the opinions of cavalry officers, as set forth in their answers to the questions propounded by the Board on Cavalry-Equipments. Recommendations on the curry Recommendations on the horsecomb. brush. 19 Lighter bit. 27 87 35 Strap 15 Leather back .[65 Present bit, (steel). 20 Better quality 26 Better quality of hair. 34 Old dragoon bit. 11 Open back. 6 Rubber back. Milder bit.. 7 Rubber brush-comb. 2 Martin's brush. |