Craig, John N., fl. 1864-1865 [Instructions regarding proper care of horses in preparation for winter]

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GLC#
GLC02382.169-View header record
Type
Documents
Date
28 December 1864
Author/Creator
Craig, John N., fl. 1864-1865
Title
[Instructions regarding proper care of horses in preparation for winter]
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.7 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Craig, an assistant adjutant general (possibly of artillery reserves, Army of the Potomac), issues General Orders No. 7. Instructs troops on securing shelter and protection for battery horses. Notes that horses should be rough shod for winter, exercised daily, and harnessed at least twice per week. Includes instructions for grooming, cleaning, feeding, harnessing and equipping horses.

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