Letter
William S. Rosecrans to James W. Ripley, August 14, 1863
WINCHESTER
WINCHESTER, August 14, 1863.
Brig. Gen. J. W. RIPLey, Chief of Ordnance, Washington, D. C.: Our cavalry and mounted infantry need 2,000 saddles, with horse equipments, at present. The worn-out saddles are ruining the horses’ backs. As horses are much more expensive and hard to replace, I beg you will send us a supply at once, and order something ahead of present wants to supply wear and tear.
W. S. ROSECRANS,
Major-General,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Southwest Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, North Alabama, West Georgia, Pt. 1. Location: WINCHESTER. Summary: Major General Rosecrans urgently requests 2,000 new saddles and horse equipment to prevent further injury to horses and ensure cavalry effectiveness during the Civil War.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 30, Part 1
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