Customs of Service for Non-commissioned Officers and Soldiers, as Derived from Law and Regulations, and Practised in the Army of the United States: Being a Handbook for the Rank and File of the Army, Showing what are the Rights and Duties, how to Obtain the Former and Perform the Latter, and Thereby Enabling Them to Seek Promotion and Distinction in the Service of Their CountryJ.B. Lippincott & Company, 1864 - 303 pages |
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Page 57
... salt two or three times a week . 163. The horse should be carefully groomed . When heated , in cold or chilly weather , particularly in the open air , if required to stand still , he should have a blanket thrown over him until he is ...
... salt two or three times a week . 163. The horse should be carefully groomed . When heated , in cold or chilly weather , particularly in the open air , if required to stand still , he should have a blanket thrown over him until he is ...
Page 155
... Salt meats in barrels should be piled in tiers only when limited store - room makes such storage necessary , and then never more than three tiers high , each tier rest- ing on skids placed near the ends of the barrels . 4. Salt meats in ...
... Salt meats in barrels should be piled in tiers only when limited store - room makes such storage necessary , and then never more than three tiers high , each tier rest- ing on skids placed near the ends of the barrels . 4. Salt meats in ...
Page 157
... salt 66 66 bran 66 66 66 malt 66 66 66 66 66 dried apples dried peaches 66 2825 20 66 38 66 24 66 66 32 66 66 66 oats Schedule of tares prescribed by the Treasury Department for the government of the collectors of customs and others ...
... salt 66 66 bran 66 66 66 malt 66 66 66 66 66 dried apples dried peaches 66 2825 20 66 38 66 24 66 66 32 66 66 66 oats Schedule of tares prescribed by the Treasury Department for the government of the collectors of customs and others ...
Page 158
... Salt , fine , in sacks , 3 pounds for each sack . ground alum , 2 pounds each . Coarse or Teas , duty to be levied on the net number of pounds , as per invoice , when from China or Japan . All others , actual tare by weight . Table ...
... Salt , fine , in sacks , 3 pounds for each sack . ground alum , 2 pounds each . Coarse or Teas , duty to be levied on the net number of pounds , as per invoice , when from China or Japan . All others , actual tare by weight . Table ...
Page 159
... Salt beef .. 1,250 2,239 7.6666 Flour . 1,375 1,507 7.0153 Hard bread , in barrels .... 1,000 1,211 11.1111 Hard bread , in boxes .... 1,000 1,262 9.6 Beans and peas .... 150 162 .6666 Rice and hominy . 100 108 .5188 Coffee , green ...
... Salt beef .. 1,250 2,239 7.6666 Flour . 1,375 1,507 7.0153 Hard bread , in barrels .... 1,000 1,211 11.1111 Hard bread , in boxes .... 1,000 1,262 9.6 Beans and peas .... 150 162 .6666 Rice and hominy . 100 108 .5188 Coffee , green ...
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Page 281 - ... that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Page 283 - Seventy two years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled, "An Act Granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows...
Page 227 - ... without leave from his commanding officer, before he shall be regularly dismissed or relieved, on the penalty of being punished, according to the nature of his offence, by the sentence of a court martial.
Page 280 - Jersey, aged seventy three years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
Page 221 - I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America; that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the rules and articles of war.
Page 223 - All officers, of what condition soever, have power to part and quell all quarrels, frays, and disorders, though the persons concerned should belong to another regiment, troop, or company...
Page 221 - No enlisted man, duly sworn, shall be discharged from the service without a discharge in writing, signed by a field officer of the regiment to which he belongs, or by the commanding officer, when no field officer is present...
Page 229 - All sutlers and retainers to the camp, and all persons whatsoever, serving with the armies of the United States in the field, though not enlisted soldiers, are to be subject to orders, according to the rules and discipline of war.
Page 226 - ... his command, and is accountable to his colonel in case of their being lost, spoiled, or damaged otherwise than by unavoidable accident, or on actual service.
Page 230 - No officer or soldier who shall be put in arrest shall continue in confinement more than eight days, or until such time as a court-martial can be assembled.