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ANNUAL REPORT
ADJUTANT GENERAL
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
YEAR 1905
RALEIGH
E. M. Uzzell & Co., State Printers and Binders
1906
CONTENTS.
1. Report Adjutant General.,
2. Report Quartermaster General.
3. Report Assistant Quartermaster General.
4. Report Inspector General.
5. Report Surgeon General.
6. Report Paymaster General.
7. Report Chief Engineer.
8. Report Judge Advocate General.
9. Report Inspector of Small Arms Practice.
10. Report Brigadier General.
11. Report Commander Naval Brigade.
12. Report Colonel First Infantry.
13. Report Colonel Second Infantry.
14. Report Colonel Third Infantry.
15. General Orders Issued.
16. Special Orders Issued.
17. Register of Military Forces.
18. Appendix.
ANNUAL REPORT
ADJUTANT GENERAL.
State of North Carolina,
Office of Adjutant General,
Raleigb . I tecember 1, 1905.
The Honorable Robert J>. Glenn.
Governor and Commander in Chief.
Sir:—As required by law, I have the honor herewith to
submit my annual report for 190."), which includes reports of
heads of departments, and Brigade and Regimental Com-manders,
covering operations of the military branch of the
State Government for the year ending November 30, 1905,
to all of which 1 invite your attention.
The data furnished by the several reports indicated dis-close
in a general way the condition of the Guard at the pres-ent
lime, and from these I think it may reasonably be inferred
that our citizen soldiery is in a fair state of efficiency. My
best information is thai we have a serviceable military sys-tem,
ample in numbers for all practical purposes, and suffi-ciently
armed and equipped to meet any ordinary emergency.
That there is great room for improvement, and many defects
that ought to be remedied, cannot be denied, but the excellent
material of which the Guard is composed, and the manifest
desire of officers and men to render good, faithful service
when required, encourage the hope and belief that better
days are coming for both rank and file. It is unnecessary
in this connection to emphasize the need of a thoroughly
organized, disciplined military force, available on short no-tice,
and ready to respond to sudden calls to duty.
While we are now enjoying the blessings <3f profound
peace, undisturbed by wars or rumors of wars, our safety and
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security lie only in always being prepared to resist every
movement against the lives and property of our people.
Going into detail, it appears that at the beginning of the
present military year the National Guard of North Carolina,
as the active militia is appropriately designated by law, was
composed of two thousand one hundred and fifteen (2,115)
officers and men, embracing the General or Departmental
Staff; one brigade of infantry consisting of three (3) regi-ments,
with a full complement of field and staff officers; one
battery of field or light artillery ; three Hospital Corps de-tachments,
and a brigade of four (4) divisions of Naval Re-serves.
After due inspection these organizations were pro-nounced
suitably uniformed, armed and equipped for the
State's use, and as such constituted the land and naval forces
of North Carolina when 1 assumed the duties of Adjutant
General, the 11th of January, 1905.
During the year, as appears from the report of the In-spector
General, and upon his recommendation, three com-panies
<>f infantry have been disbanded, as follows:
Company M, First Infantry, at Lexington, and Companies
A and I), Third Infantry, at Durham. Likewise, upon the
recommendation of the Inspector General, two divisions of
Naval Reserves have been disbanded, one at Beaufort and
one at Windsor. The Charlotte detachment of the Hospital
Corps was also disbanded by the Inspector General, but was
subsequently reorganized.
Two new companies of infantry have been organized, one
at High Point and one at Louisburg, and, proving acceptable
to the Inspector General, were duly mustered into the State's
service and assigned to duty respectively as Company M,
First Infantry, and Company D, Third Infantry.
One vacancy still exists in the Third Infantry, which will
probably be filled by a company recently organized by proper
authority at Lexington, but not yet mustered in. When
this is done the ranks of the land forces will then be full.
An.l I'TA.NT GrENERAI.. 7
The entire Ghiard was inspected by Colonel T. 11. Bain,
[nspector General, during the months of March and April,
and the result" of the same is fully set forth in his compre-hensive
report. During the same period an inspection was
also made by Brigadier General Carle A. Woodruff, I nited
States Army, retired, acting under authority of the War De-partment
and in compliance with an Act of Congress passed
-January 21, 1903.
The present strength of the Guard, based upon the annual
reports tiled in this office, aggregates 2,049 officers and men,
divided as follows
:
Officers of the General or Departmental Staff, exclusive
of those detailed for duty with the First Brigade, 42; Field
and Staff, First Brigade, S ; First Regiment of Infantry,
Field and Staff, 15 ; Company officers, 30 ; enlisted men, 584 ;
Second Regiment of Infantry, Field and Staff, 16; Company
officers, 36; enlisted men, 526; Third Regiment of Infantry,
Field and Staff, 15 ; Company officers, 33 ; enlisted men,
550 ; Charlotte Artillery, Battery officers, 4 ; enlisted men,
51,; three detachments of Hospital Corps, 36 enlisted men;
making a total of the land forces of 205 officers and 1,711
enlisted men.
Two divisions of Xaval Reserves form the Brigade of
Xaval Militia, consisting of 20 officers of all grades, and 113
enlisted men.
Two encampments of the land forces were held during the
year, one at Wrightsville in duly, the troops present being
the Second and Third Infantry, the Clinton and Reidsville
detachments of the Hospital Corps, and necessary officers de-tailed
from the General Staff, the whole under command of
Brigadier General Armfield of the First Brigade. The other
encampmenl was held at Charlotte in August, participated in
by the First Infantry, the Charlotte Artillery and the Char-lotte
detachment of the Hospital Corps, Colonel Gardner
of the First Infantry commanding the camp.
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1 visited both encampments for the purpose of official ob-servation,
as was my duty, and I was gratified to note that
fairly good work was done, in spite of unfavorable local con-ditions.
Jt was thought at one time that arrangements could be
made to enable the Naval Militia to take a cruise, and perforin
service afloat, but I was unsuccessful in my efforts to obtain
a vessel suitable for such purposes, and the proposed cruise
had to be abandoned.
The Guard at large is to be congratulated that a perma-nent
camp-site has at last been secured. The location on
Bogue Sound near Morehead City, on both sides of, and im-mediately
adjacent to, the Atlantic and North Carolina Rail-road,
is all that could be desired, and when properly prepared
for occupancy it will be most admirably adapted to the work
of a military camp in all its details.
It is greatly to be regretted that so little has been accom-plished
during the year in the department of Small Arms
Practice, with no blame, however, attaching to the officers
of that department. It is of the utmost importance that every
soldier should be instructed in the principles of target-firing,
and taught to shoot effectively; otherwise he can't be depended
upon when his country needs his services, and his mission as
a bearer of arms is practically a failure. I earnestly urge
that everything possible be done to promote increased interest
in target-practice, and that it be made the most prominent
feature of the encampments of 1906. It is a matter emi-nently
worthy of the untiring zeal of every officer and man of
the Guard.
Looking back over the work of the Guard, for the year
just ended, I am reminded of many things left undone thai
tended to discourage those who were energetically striving to
improve the service, but when it is recalled that most of those
on our muster-rolls have offered themselves to the State in a
spirit of patriotism, their shortcomings are forgotten in our
admiration for their unselfish acts and motives. The dispo-
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sition thus manifested to subordinate in a measure private
interests to the public good, which more or less involves per-sonal
sacrifice, makes irresistible the conclusion that our little
army of volunteers is inspired by the highesl conceptions of
duty.
The Guard of the future will be what the officers and men
comprising it see fit to make it. Based upon voluntary serv-ice
il cannol be successfully administered without the cor-dial
cooperation of all its constituent parts. It can become the
pride of the people and a sure defense against these who
would pull down the temples of justice and defy the law, if
a high and honorable standard is maintained and the best
interests of the State always kept in view.
Let our efforts be redoubled for the approaching new year,
and a long, steady pull be made to secure greater results than
have ever Keen achieved before. The strong probability of
obtaining further aid from the National Government, through
legislation now pending in Congress, encourages us to hope
that we will ultimately have abundant funds with which to
conduct future encampments, as well as to provide more lib-erally
for equipping and uniforming our troops.
It is greatly to be regretted that General Carle A. Wood-ruff,
I*. S. Army, has a1 his own request been relieved from
duty at these Headquarters. Ul> services to this department
and to the Guard at large have been very valuable, and his
retirement is a distinct loss to the military branch of the
Stale government.
In conclusion, I beg to say that, in the discharge of my offi-cial
duties, I have at all times had the cheerful and intelli-gent
cooperation of all the officers of the several staff depart-ments,
to whom my thanks are herewith tendered.
Very respectfully yours,
Thomas U. Robertson,
Adjutant General, State of North Carolina.
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REPORT OF QUAKTERMASTER GENERAL.
State of North Carolina,
Office Quartermaster General,
Henderson, December 1, 1905.
General T. R. Robertson.
Adjutant General,
Charlotte. X. (
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Sir:—I have the honor to submit the annual report of the
operations of the Quartermaster and Ordnance Department
for the fiscal year ending Xovember 30, 1905.
BONDS.
General Orders No. 19 should meet with the hearty ap-proval
of every faithful and efficient soldier in the Guard.
AYhen we, each, are dependent upon the efforts of the other,
it is manifestly fair that the requirements as well as the re-wards
should be equally distributed and justly controlled.
Many instances could be cited where the requirement of bonds
is entirely unnecessary, and it is in the interest of these de-st
rving officers, in particular, that others, who are more ex-travagant
and less careful with the property intrusted to
their keeping', thereby causing a constant as well as a useless
expense that we are unable to defray with means at hand,
should be restricted.
There are eight or ten companies in the Guard who incur
as much expense in maintaining the standard of efficiency as
is required by the remaining thirty, or more, and these same
eight or ten companies are always the least prepared for the
inspections. A few more of such organizations and we are
ruined; a few less and we are safe; therefore the necessity
for indemnification and recourse.
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We must now take care to appreciate the conditions which
govern the employment as well as the protection of public
property as respects accountability and responsibility. These
attach to the persons with whom public property is intrusted,
and who are required to make returns therefor. Responsi-bility
without accountability rests upon those to whom such
property is intrusted without requirement to make returns.
Thus with respect to the issues of equipment to individual
officers, as saddles, bridles, revolvers, etc., responsibility with-out
accountability attaches.
Bonds are not required, as some may imagine, for the pur-pose
of collecting indemnity for property which may become
lost, but rather to prevent losses which cannot be properly
accounted for.
In this connection it should be understood that a full ac-quittance
for lost property can be readily secured by the
keeping of accurate and complete property accounts. And as
the ability to trace misplaced property is so much more de-sirable
than the collection of indemnity for losses, the impor-tance
of handling property upon business principles ought
to be appreciated by those concerned. Blank forms are now
in the hands of the printers, and when these are furnished
property accounts can be more easily kept, and returns
promptly made.
INVENTORIES.
All persons responsible for public property will be re-quested
to forward to this office an inventory of such as is
now in their possession. Upon compliance a comparison of
records will be made, and the several property accounts col-lated
and consistently adjusted to conform to the records of
this department.
I know of no other way in which this work can be better
accomplished with the facilities at hand, nor do I believe that
fairer means can be used in establishing a basis upon which
the amount of responsibility is to be fixed.
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CLOTHING.
Ii has not been possible to comply with all the demands
for blue clothing, as will be seen from the statement for-warded
herewith. We have as yet been unable to purchase
the new pattern blue uniform, and it is not deemed wise to
invest in the old pattern now in use further than may be ab-solutely
necessary. We are required to have the new regula-tion
within two years, and this necessitates the strictest
economy in drawing upon our appropriation. Many of these
uniforms, however, have done great service and must he taken
up as soon as it is possible to replace them.
The supply of khaki uniforms is probably sufficient for
immediate use.
THE EQUIPMENT OF NEW ORGANIZATIONS.
Company D, Third Regiment, Louisburg, and Company
M, First Regiment, High Point, and the Third Eegiment
Band at Raleigh, were received into the Guard since my last
report.
With the exception of blue uniforms, new articles of cloth-ing,
equipment and arms were issued to the Louisburg and
High Point organizations. The uniforms issued had been
but little used, and were thoroughly cleansed and renovated
] trior to issuing. In order to secure for these companies
the sizes required, an exchange of new clothing will be made.
It is seldom possible to reissue, even for temporary use,
returned property, and it can never be done except in cases
when taken up from disbanded companies. Generally in
such cases the supplies taken up are in a most deplorable con-dition,
which would indicate that their discharge had been
inadvertently delayed. This leads me to submit that when
organizations appear to be weakening and failing in effi-ciency,
instead of deferring the inevitable, it will be greatly
to the interest of the State that their accounts be closed and
not postponed so long as to permit the total destruction of
the property in their possession.
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Under present conditions, when a company is disbanded
we only expect to receive a lot of old plunder and rags in re-turn
for the clothing and equipment intrusted to it. Suffi-cient
attention is not given to the care of property. It does
not appear that the condition of property is recognized as an
essential requirement of our service. It is the essential re-quirement
of the National Government, but without the
power to deal with separate organizations, the Army In-spector
is unable to classify the different grades that are
found, and he is, therefore, compelled to equalize the whole
and grade accordingly. For instance, at the inspection last
year one State was found to have a few perfectly uniformed,
armed and equipped organizations, but on account of the
poor condition of some other companies the percentage was
so greatly reduced that the National Guard of that State was
deemed not sufficiently uniformed, armed and equipped for
service, and was cut off from the government appropriations.
UNIFORMS DUE ON REQUISITIONS.
For the reasons given in former reports, the stock of blue
uniforms has not been kept up, and until the more urgent de-mands
upon our resources have been satisfied it is not deemed
prudent to purchase these articles of clothing. It is seen from
Exhibit "B" that there are now due in exchange 306 blouses
and 335 trousers.
AVAILABLE FUNDS.
Of the balance to my credit from the past three encamp-ments,
I find that about $3,000 of this fund can be spared for
the purchase of clothing. Application has been made for the
transfer of this amount to the property credit. When this is
done I will purchase the blue uniforms now required and
have them issued prior to the next inspection.
Adjutant General. L5
CAMP EQUIPAGE.
I regret that this property was seriously damaged at the
lasl encampments. Several stoves were broken and rendered
unserviceable. A Large number of tents were returned to the
Arsenal in bad condition. They were torn, cut and otherwise
abused by misuse, outside the wear and tear of service; pins
were lost and ropes cut off.
Prevailing conditions require a more practical method of
managing earn]) equipage than is now followed. That these
conditions may be wisely met, it is important that the supply
of tents, stoves, rakes, spades, shovels, etc., be made sufficient
to enable the issuance of these articles to the companies of
the Guard. The troops would then be independently ami
severally equipped for field service at all times, and without
the delays, which are now necessarily inconvenient and may
become embarrassing; and the equipment would be under
the immediate eye of the commanding officer of the company.
AMMUNITION.
During the month of December, 18,000 rounds of Spring-field
ammunition, caliber 45, was turned into the Augusta
Arsenal, Augusta, Georgia, in exchange, under section 13,
Militia Act, for an even number of rounds or .'52-caliber
Krag ammunition.
In reply to my inquiry concerning the delay in return
shipment, the Chief Quartermaster at that Arsenal notified
me that in conformity with the ruling of the Chief of Ord-nance,
U. S. A., the exchange was refused. This decision was
to the effect that an exchange was based upon the condition of
the ammunition turned in and when cartridges were found
to be unserviceable, as was claimed in this instance, the State
would be credited thereby without an allowance in return
value. On appeal to the Secretary of War an exchange allow-ance
of 10,000 rounds has thus far been secured, and I trust
that the claim will yet be allowed in full; otherwise, the loss
to the State will amount to several hundred dollars.
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disbakdjiexts.
The reports of the officers who settled with the organiza-tions
which were disbanded during the year are forwarded
herewith.
These reports are not as complete as might be desired, but
arc all that was practicable under the circumstances. In
each instance the officers designated to make the settlement
have done their full duty, but not one of the disbanded com-panies
has satisfactorily accounted for the whole of the public
property charged against it. The organizations disbanded
were Companies A and D, Third Regiment, Durham; Com-pany
M, First Regiment, Lexington; Military Band, Third
Regiment, Reidsville ; and Hospital Corps, Charlotte.
In settling with the Band, Captain Gladstone had some
difficulty. It seems that the members of this organization
did not think that they ought to be disbanded, and therefore
were not ready to quit. However, from the condition of its
affairs I am convinced that the organization was not prepared
to continue. Practically the entire equipment had been ren-dered
unserviceable.
COMPENSATION.
Unfortunately the matter of compensation or remuneration
cannot be equally established in the militia service. The
various circumstances and diversity of interests which nec-essarily
obtain when men of different vocations and conditions
are assembled on a level cannot be adequately measured by
the same system as that employed in the Regular Army,
which is a uniform and unchanging organization, and, how-ever
perfect may be the arrangements which meet the require-ments
of a corresponding situation, under circumstances
which do not correspond, the effect of the points of deviation is
necessarily analagous to the importance of the differences pre-sented.
An embarrassing feature of our State military organiza-tion
is the inadequate compensation for privates. These in
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most instances are men of limited means who need the whole
of their ordinary income for their own and their families'
support. Their pay for the time while in service does not
meet these needs. In some other States the State appropria-tion
is made available to remedy this defect and more nearly
equalize the remuneration of the privates and officers of the
militia service, who in private life are of equal station and
subject to the same expense of living".
These unequal conditions do not apply exclusively to the
lower grades, but also to the commissioned officers. The dis-bursing
officer is enabled to note these conditions, and in thai
capacity 1 observe that generally the officers did not receive
enough pay for services to reimburse them for the amounts
they lost by being absent from their business.
There is this one exception to this general rule, which ap-plies
with respect to officers, but does not apply to the lower
grade. There are cases where an officer receives pay under a
commission which requires but little work, and there are
some of this class whose absence from home is of but little
financial consequence. These are exceptions, and if of no
further use they serve to emphasize the reasonableness of a
more equitable distribution of the funds which are being ex-pended
for services.
It would be a saving to the State should officers of this
elass perform, without pay, the detailed duties required in
the service.
INSURANCE.
Your attention is invited to Exhibit k 'A."
The few companies without insurance have been reminded
of their failure to comply with the requirements of the law
in this particular. It is with much difficulty that policies
are procured in many instances, and in some cases I have
been unable to get them at all.
Considering that the facilities for office work are not more
than adequate to meet ordinary and reasonable demands, the
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additional labor imposed upon this department cannot be
performed, except at the expense of other important work.
It is unfair to require some of the companies to bear the
expense of insurance, because they comply with instructions,
and permit others to be relieved of this burden because they
disobey orders and ignore instructions. Some few companies
have been so persistent in their disregard of the insurance
requirements that they have not only failed to comply, but
seem totally unconcerned in regard thereto. The time to act
has come; I therefore recommend that an amount equal to
the premiums which should have been paid by those com-panies
which have failed to comply with their orders, be
charged against their annual appropriation, respectively, and
that these amounts be deducted prior to the next annual
allotment.
ENCAMPMENTS.
The officers of this department who were ordered on duty
in connection with the encampments were each detailed to
special assignments. Lieutenant Colonel W. E. Gary was
charged with the purchase and the issuance of rations, and
the preparation of the camp-grounds. Major Ivey Foreman
was detailed as Chief Quartermaster. Captain J. L. Currin
was assigned to assist the disbursing officer. These officers
were each diligent in the discharge of their duties, and by
their earnest efforts and practical experience most excellent
service was rendered. Your careful attention is invited to
the report of Major Foreman, which is forwarded herewith.
PAY.
Payments for services were made in cash on the last day
of each encampment. Being the first time this was ever done
in this State, it is a source of much gratification to know that
of all the payments made there was not a mistake to be found,
and the accounts were in perfect balance when the transac-tion
was finished.
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The companies were paid in an average of three and one-half
minutes each, and this, 1 am told, is a very good record.
Much trouble and work was saved by (his method of paying,
and as this arrangement has proven so very satisfactory, it is
hoped that the same plan can be followed every year.
TRANSPORTATION.
Very satisfactory arrangements were made with the trans-portation
companies. The initial roads delivered the troops
at Wilmington on agreed time, but by reason of inability of
the Sea-coast Road to properly care for the business turned
over to it much delay was occasioned at Wilmington, to the
great annoyance, inconvenience and embarrassment of some
of the troops. This was especially unfortunate, as the usual
preliminary cam]) arrangements, which have heretofore been
made for the accommodation of the troops upon their arrival
at camp had not been provided, and as a result many well-founded
and very provoking complaints were heard. The
confusion caused by these circumstances I think justify dif-ferent
arrangements for our future encampments, and it is
my opinion that it is better to return to the old plans than
attempt the repetition of this year's experiment,
SUBSISTENCE.
Commissary supplies of subsistence were purchased by
Lieutenant Colonel Gary and were issued under his direc-tions.
The work was satisfactorily and faithfully performed.
Colonel Gary's report is forwarded herewith.
Exhibit "A," Insurance; Exhibit "B," Property State-ment;
Exhibit "E.^ Special Orders, and Circular; Exhibit
"F," accompanying reports.
I have the honor to be,
Respectfully,
Fkaxcis A. Macon,
Quartermaster General and Chief of Ordnance.
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Exhibit "A"
—
Insurance.
FIRST REGIMENT.
Post.
Co. A, First Regiment
Co. B, First Regiment
Co. C, First Regiment
Co. C, First Regiment
Co. D, First Regiment
Co. E, First Regiment
Co. F, First Regiment
Co. G, First Regiment
Co. H, First Regiment
—
Co. I, First Regiment
Co. I, First Regiment
Co. K, First Regiment
Co. L, First Regiment
Co. M, First Regiment---
Amount.
No Policy.
No Policy.
$ 1,500.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
No Policy.
1,500.00
1,500.00
No Policy.
750. 00
750. 00
No Policy.
No Policy.
1,500.00
Pre-
$29.25
29.25
25.00
31.50
29.25
13.87
13.12
29.25
Insurance Company.
Citizens
Citizens
Continental-
Globe and Rutgers -
Carolina
Home Insurance Co.
Underwriters
Expiration.
Dec. 18, 1905.
Dec. 18, 1906.
Nov. 1, 1906.
Nov. 1, 1906.
July 6, 1906.
Nov. 18, 1906.
Npv. 18, 1906.
Hartford ! Aug. 14, 1906.
An.i (>tant General. l\
Exhibit "A"
—
Insurance—Continued.
SECOND REGIMENT.
Post. Amount.
Co. A, Second Regiment--
Co. A, Second Regiment-
Co. B, Second Regiment-
Co. C, Second Regiment-
Co. D, Second Regiment--
Co. E, Second Regiment--
Co. F, Second Regiment--.
Co. G, Second Regiment- --
Co. G, Second Regiment- -
Co. H, Second Regiment--
-
Co. I, Second Regiment- —
Co. I, Second Regiment-
Co. K, Second Regiment-
-
Co. L, Second Regiment--.
Co. M, Second Regiment--
Second Regiment Band
$ 750. 00
750. 00
1,500.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
No Policy.
1,000.00
500.00
1,500.00
800-00
700. 00
1,500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
1,000.00
Pre-mium.
$14. 25
14.25
24.00
18.00
20.25
24.00
22.00
11.00
36.00
20.00
17.50
37.50
35.00
31.50
24.50
Insurance Company.
Globe and Rutgers
Liverpool and London ---
Teutonic
German-American
Royal
Fireman's
North Carolina Home-
North Carolina Ins. Co.—
Underwriters
Home
Home Ins. Co
German-American
German-American
North Carolina Home---
Pamlico
Expiration.
Jan. 8, 1906.
Feb. 3, 1906.
Jan. 30, 1906.
Jan. _, 1908.
Oct. 3, 1906.
Jan. 2, 1906.
Mar. 6, 1906.
Sept. 14, 1006.
May 12, 1906.
June 27, 1906.
Mar. 22, 1906.
Jan. 17, 1906.
May 6. 1906.
Dec. 27, 1905.
Feb. 13, 1906.
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Exhibit "A"
—
Insurance—Continued.
THIRD REGIMENT.
Post.
Co. A, Third Regiment -
Co. B, Third Regiment -
Co. C, Third Regiment-
Co. D. Third Regiment -
Co. E, Third Regiment-
Co. F, Third Regiment-
Co. G, Third Regiment-
Co. H, Third Regiment-
Co. I, Third Regiment-
-
Co. K, Third Regiment-
Co. L, Third Regiment
-
Co. M, Third Regiment-
Third Regiment Band--
Amount.
$ 1,500.00
1,500.00
Policy wit
1,500.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
1<500.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
300. 00
Pre-mium.
$69. 40
37-50
h Col.
30.00
22.50
35.25
30.00
18.75
21.00
23.25
24.75
3.90
Insurance Company.
Sun
Underwriters
Craig.
North Carolina Home—
Southern
Northern
Virginia Fire and Marine
Hanover Fire
Virginia State
Southern
Globe and Rutgers
Royal Insurance Co
Expiration.
July 9, 1906.
Nov. 11, 1906.
Dec. 19, 1905.
June 10, 1906.
Dec. 6, 1906.
Dec. 6, 1906.
Mar. 14, 1906.
May 18, 1906.
Dec. 1, 1906.
Feb. 20, 1906.
Aug. 29. 1906.
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Exhibit "B."
FIRST REGIMENT.
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Exhibit "B"
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FIRST REGIMENT.
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Exhibit "IV
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Continued.
FIRST REGIMENT.
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Exhibit "B"
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FIRST REGIMENT.
Adjutant General. 27
Exhibit "B"
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FIRST REGIMENT.
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Exhibit "B"
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SECOND REGIMENT.
Adjutant General. 29
Exhibit "B"
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SECOND REGIMENT.
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Exhibit "B"
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SECOND REGIMENT.
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Exhibit "B"
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SECOND REGIMENT.
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Exhibit "B"
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SECOND REGIMENT.
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SECOND REGIMENT.
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Exhibit "B"
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THIRD REGIMENT.
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Exhibit "B"
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THIRD REGIMENT.
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Exhibit "B"
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THIRD REGIMENT.
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THIRD REGIMENT.
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Exhibit "B"
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THIRD REGIMENT.
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Exhibit "E."
Circular No. 1.
State of North Carolina,
Quartermaster General's Office,
Henderson, July 14, 190D.
ENCAMPMENT.
The following is published for the information and guidance of
those concerned.
CAMP SUPPLIES.
Camp equipage, tents and other Quartermaster's supplies will he
issued by Major Ivey Foreman, Assistant Quartermaster General, in
bulk, to Regimental Quartermasters for distribution. A permanent
issue of blankets will be made to the companies of the Second and
Third Regiments at camp. Receipts in duplicate will be required from
all parties to whom property is issued.
Floors will not be furnished for tents. Officers and enlisted men are
urged to provide themselves with cots. These will be transported as
baggage without cost.
COOKS.
One civilian cook is allowed for each headquarters, company, baud
and battery mess, and must be sent to camp on military trains in
charge of baggage and should ride in baggage cars. If required, the
officer to whom their services is allowed is authorized to make receipt
to train conductors for the transportation of cooks, and is directed to
report same to the Quartermaster General at camp.
supplies.
Ice, fuel, lime and other necessary supplies will be provided.
TRA X S POKTATION.
Transportation will be secured upon the transportation requests
which will be furnished by the Quartermaster General. These re-quests
will be honored by the ticket agents of the Atlantic Coast Line.
Southern, and Seaboard Air Line Railway companies. Officers not
living on either of these roads will pay their transportation from then-home
station to the nearest station on either of the above-named roads
and will present voucher and ticket agent's receipt in duplicate for
their transportation on this account to the Quartermaster General for
reimbursement. All necessary and allowable transportation claims
will be paid, but the payment of mileage is not authorized.
An. 1 1 tant General. 41
SUBSISTENCE.
"One of the objects in bringing the militia into camp is to acquaint
them nut only with field and camp instructions, but also to impart a
knowledge of the work of administration, a feature Of which is the
subsistence of troops, which involves the receipt of stores and property
and the proper disposition and accounting therefor."
PURCHASES.
Rations, subsistence, stores and property will be purchased by the
Quartermaster General as required by law avid regulations.
Supplies will be issued by Lieutenant Colonel W. E. Gary, Assistant
Quartermaster General, in bulk, to the Regimental Commissaries.
Commissaries of subsistence will have charge of the issue and preser-vation
of commissary stores issued to the organization to which they
are attached, and will account therefor on the prescribed form, under
the supervision and direction of Lieutenant Colonel Gary. The author-ized
forms and blanks will be supplied at camp. A thorough realiza-tion
of the importance of properly preparing vouchers will save much
trouble and confusion, as defective vouchers will not be accepted, and
'
errors, lack of proper authority or other irregularities must be
avoided.
PAY.
Officers and enlisted men will receive the same pay as officers and
enlisted men of corresponding grades of the Regular Army.
Payments for services will be made on pay-rolls, and the date of
commissions for officers and tbe date of enlistments for enlisted men
must be entered in every instance. Payments will be made by check,
as required by law. within ten days after the encampment.
Schedule and Routing—August 3, 1905.
first regiment.
Company H—Leave YVaynesville 5 A. M., Southern Special, picking
up Companies F, K and Rand at Asheville, Company A at Hickory,
Company E at Statesville ; arrive Charlotte 12 o'clock noon.
Company I—Leave Alt. Airy, train No. 130, at 8:45 A. M. ; arrive
Charlotte 4:40 P. M.
Company C—Leave Winston-Salem, train No. 208. 5:05 A. M. ; leave
Greensboro 6:30 A. M., train No. 11.
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Company M—Leave High Point, train No. 11.
Company B—Leave Salisbury, train No. 11.
Company L—Leave Concord, train No. 11 ; arrive at Charlotte 9 :55.
RETURN MOVEMENT.
Leave Charlotte morning of August 9th.
Schedule and Routing—July 20, 1905.
second regiment.
Company I—Leave Plymouth, A. C. L., 7 :20 A. M.
Company G—Leave Washington, train No. 71, 8 A. M.
Company A and Band—Leave Tarboro, A. C. L. Special, 10 A. M.
Company K—Leave Wilson, A. C. L. Special.
Company D—Leave Goldsboro, A. C. L. Special, 11 :20 A. M.
Company E—Leave Goldsboro, A. C. L. Special, 11 :20 A. M.
Company L—Leave Lumber Bridge, A. C. L. train No. 64, connect-ing
with A. C. L. Special at Fayetteville.
Company F—Leave Fayetteville, A. C. L. Special, at 11 A. M.
Company M—Leave Maxton, S. A. L. Special, 10:15 A. M.
Company H and Hospital Detachment—Leave Clinton 7:10 A. M.,
connecting with train No. 41 at Warsaw.
Company B—Leave Kinston, A. & N. C. train No. 4. 10:27 A. M.,
connecting with A. C. L. Special at Goldsboro.
Sanford Special arrive Wilmington 1 :30 P. M.
Tarboro Special arrive Wilmington 2 P. M.
RETURN MOVEMENT.
Leave Wrightsville July 26th, 6 A. M.
THIRD REGIMENT.
Company G and Hospital Detachment—Leave Reidsville 5 :45 A. M.,
train No. 11.
Company L—Leave Greensboro. Southern Special, 6:40 A. M.
Company I—Leave Burlington. Southern Special.
Company B and Band—Leave Raleigh, Southern Special, 10 :20 A. M.
Company H—Leave Warren Plains, S. A. L. Special. 5 A. M.
Company E—Leave Oxford. S. A. L. Special, 5 :15 A. M.
Company C—Leave Henderson, S. A. L. Special. 5 :30 A. M.
Company D—Leave Louisburg, S. A. L. Special. 5:30 A. M.
Company F—Leave Frankiinton, S. A. L. Special, 6 A. M.
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Company K—Leave Raleigh, S. A. L. Special, 6:45 A. M.
Company M—Leave Sanford, A. C. L. Special. 9.45 A. M.
s. A. L. Special arrive Wilmington 12:50 noon.
Sanford Special arrive Wilmington 1 :30 P. M.
RETURN" MOVEMEXT.
Leave Wrightsville July 26th, 6 A. M.
Respectfully,
FRANCIS A. MACON,
Quartermaster General.
C.utio.v.—The drawing of tickets for the use of civilians, substi-tutes,
servants or otherwise, except in accordance with this circular,
is prohibited. Transportation vouchers will be verified by pay-roll
rosters, and the amounts of unauthorized transportation will lie
charged as stoppage against the pay of those in whose favor the trans-portation
request was made.
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Exhibit "F."
CAMP GLENN AND CAMP ROBERTSON.
Report of Ivey Foreman, Major and Assistant Quartermaster General.
Raleigh. N. C, August 28, L905.
General F. A. Macon,
Henderson, N. 0.
Sir:—I beg leave to make the following report. Camps Glenn and
Robertson, Wrigbtsville and Charlotte respectively
:
TENTAGE ISSUED FOR BOTH ENCAMPMENTS.
Common tents, 360; officers' tents, 50; officers' tent-flies, -10 ; conical
tents, 19: hospital tents, complete, 5; tarpaulins, 3; stoves, 2!>.
TENTAGE, ETC., RETURNED TO ARSENAL.
Common tents, 347; officers' tents, 50; officers' tent-flies, 46; conical
tents, 19; hospital tents, complete, 5; tarpaulins. 2: stoves, 29.
CAMP SUPPLIES.
Would further say in regard to poles that there are not enough
poles now to properly erect tents, and a further purchase of at least
one dozen sets poles for officers' tents and 25 sets for common tents
and two sets for hospital tents would be advisable before another
encampment. As for pins, I do not think that there are enough pins
now on hand to erect tents, allowing more than 12 pins to each tent.
At Wrigbtsville very little if any damage was done to the tents,
but at Charlotte one common tent came back badly torn and cut with
a knife, and one hospital fly was sliced in several places for the space
of a foot or two in each slice. Seven common, one officer's, and two
conical tents were very muddy and covered with the red clay which
abounds in that locality (Charlotte), probably owing to the men using
them for flooring. Some of the poles were cut and broken owing to
the use of them for axes and implements to drive pins with. The
writer counted seven that had been thus treated.
Adjutant (J i:\kkai.. 1 5
TOOLS, ETC.
Iu regard to tools, etc., at Wrightsville, although the Quartermas-ter's
Department furnished cadi Quartermaster of Regiment a receipt
book, and instructed them to take receipts for all property issued, the
Quartermasters entirely disregarded these instructions, and left
everything mi the grounds, not stopping even to render any report,
or see that the property intrusted to their care was returned. Each
Quartermaster promptly left with his regiment, leaving the General
Department to gather in the stuff the best they could. Consequently
IS axes and lo rakes were lost ai this encampment, between the two
regiments.
The care of the kitchen utensils was had. Stoves very much
abused, and left upon the breaking of camp unpacked, with the dishes
and pans full of slops, and in some cases badly decomposed and half-cooked
food.
At Charlotte, upon return of the stuff. I found short 5 axes and
one box containing 4 lanterns. Other tools show up all right.
Two pairs of scales were returned and used through all three Regi-ments
broken and unfit for further service. Of a purchase of two
dozen iron buckets and two dozen tin dippers at Charlotte, I find
sixteen buckets and four dippers returned.
The chief trouble in handling this property is a lack of time and
the meagerness of the force left on the grounds to take charge of it.
It would be far cheaper to have a few good non-commissioned officers
to stay over and assist in looking after the care and disposition of
this property, as was done heretofore, than to lose the stuff that is
lost at the encampment.
Very respectfully,
IVEY FOREMAN.
Major and Assistant Quartermaster General.
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KEPOKT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL.
State of North Carolina,
Headquarters Inspector General,
Goldsboro, December 1, 1905.
General T. R. Robertson,
Adjutant General of North Carolina.
Sir :���Pursuant to the regulations governing the National
Guard of North Carolina, I have the honor to herewith sub-mit
a report of my department for the year ending Decem-ber
1, 1905.
In compliance with General Orders No. 3, C. S., A. G. O.,
I proceeded with the inspection of the National Guard, be-ginning
with Company C, Second Infantry, March 7th, and
finishing with ( Ymipany M, Third Infantry, April 25th.
The inspection of the Naval Brigade was made later, be-oiiiiiiiiff
with New Bern Division and finishing with Windsor
Division.
Brigadier General C. A. Woodruff, U. S. Army, retired,
accompanied me in the inspection of the three infantry regi-ments
and Battery of Artillery, being detailed by the War
Department to make the inspection of the National Guard of
North Carolina in accordance with section 14 of the Military
Act approved January 21, 1903.
Detailed reports of inspections have already been trans-mitted
to your department.
The following shows the result of inspection, giving num-ber
present and absent as per muster-roll submitted by com-pany
commanders
:
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FIRST REGIMENT OF INFANTRY. HEADQUARTERS SHELBY, N. C.
Colonel J. T. Gardner, Commanding.
Company. Station.
Hickory
Salisbury —
Winston
Charlotte —
Statesville —
Asheville —
Shelby
Waynesville
Mount Airy-
Asheville —
L Concord---
M Lexington
Band Asheville -
Hospital Detachment Charlotte -
Field and Staff
Total
52
4fi
51
49
43
54
46
49
43
43
45
disban
19
12
21
ded
573
Q<
'J
OS
80
97
80
97
83
96
91
87
100
83
95
89
disba'd
71
Per cent, of attendance, 1904, 92.
Per cent, of attendance, 1905, 89.
Strength of Regiment, 1904, 603.
Strength of Regiment, 1905, 573.
Disbanded—Company M, Lexington; Hospital Detachment, Charlotte.
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SECOND REGIMENT OF INFANTRY, HEADQUARTERS WASHINGTON, N. C.
Colonel H. C. Bragaw, Commanding.
Company.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
K
L
M
Band
Hospital Corps Detach-ment
Field and Staff
Total
Station.
Tarboro
Kinston
Wilmington
Goldsboro
Goldsboro
Fayetteville
Washington
Clinton
Edenton
Wilson
Lumber Bridge
Maxton
Tarboro
Clinton-
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THIRD REGIMENT OF INFANTRY, HEADQUARTERS REIDSVILLE, N. C.
Colonel J. N. Craig, Commanding.
Company.
us
A Durham
B Raleigh
C | Henderson
D Durham
Oxford
Franklinton-
Reidsville —
H : Warrenton-
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K
L
M
Banci
Field and Staff
Hospital Corps Detach-ment
Total
Burlington-
Raleigh
Greensboro
Sanford
Reidsville —
Reidsville
21
13
513
12
442
Per cent, of attendance, 1904, 85.
Per cent, of attendance, 1905, 82.
Strength of Regiment, 1904, 548.
Strength of Regiment, 1905, 513.
Disbanded—Companies A and D, Durham; Band, Reidsville.
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BATTERY "A" LIGHT ARTILLERY, HEADQUARTERS CHARLOTTE, N. C.
Captain R. E. Davidson, Commanding.
Adjutant General. ->\
The following constitute the several branches of the Na-tional
Guard and Naval Militia of North Carolina:
Three Regiments of Infantry, composed of twelve com-panies
and band.
One Hospital Corps (one detachment assigned to each
Regiment ).
One Light Battery of Artillery (not fully equipped ).
Two Divisions of Naval Reserves.
The three Regiments and Naval Divisions arc armed with
the l. S. magazine rifle. This makes the equipment, as far
as arms are concerned, uniform, as it should be.
NEW COMPANIES.
Three new companies have been organized to take the place
of those disbanded—one at High Point, N. C, assigned to
First Infantry ; one at Louisburg, X. C, assigned to Third
Infantry, and one at Lexington, assigned also to Third In-fantry.
This completes the organization of the Infantry
Regiments. Band, Raleigh, X. C, assigned to Third In-fantry.
M BDICAL DEPARTMENT.
This department has very materially improved. At in-spection
of the detachments assigned to Second and Third
Infantry the showing made was very creditable. That of the
Third, in charge of Major Brooks, gave an exhibition drill of
first aid to the wounded. The promptness with which each
one performed his duty shows that Major Brooks has been
earnest in his endeavors to promote the efficiency of this de-tachment.
I regret to say that I found it necessary to recom-mend
that the Hospital detachment assigned to First In-fantry
be disbanded. This detachment has recently been
reorganized.
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paymaster's department.
Upon the auditing of the books and papers of Colonel
George L. Peterson, Paymaster, I find as follows:
RECEIPTS.
Received from Colonel Walker Taylor, late Paymaster
X. C. X. G $ 6,927.09
State of North Carolina, annual appropriation 16,000.00
$ 22,927.09
DISBURSEMENTS AS PER VOUCHERS EXHIBITED.
Company appropriations $ 8,255.00
P. W. Watt, Mayor of Reidsville, N. C PJu.no
Battery A 230.00
Naval I Uvisions 750.00
Regimental Bands (3) 250.00
- $ 9,625.00
Adjutant General's Deportment.
General B. S. Royster, late Adjutant General,
one month and two days' pay and office ex-penses
$ 134.12
General T. R. Robertson, Adjutant General,
nine months and eighteen days' pay 801.34
Colonel Alfred Williams, Assistant Adjutant
General, ten months' pay 500.00
Stenographer for Adjutant General's office,
eleven months' pay 275.00
$ 800.00
Brigade ami Regimental.
Brigade ( 'onimander First Brigade $ 200.00
Commander First Infantry 150.00
( 'onmiander Second Infantry 150.00
Commander Third Infantry 150.00
Commander Naval Brigade 150.00
.$ 800.00
Quartermaster's Department.
General F. A. Macon, Quartermaster General,
eleven months' pay $ 45S.20
Stenographer, Quartermaster's office, eleven
months' pay 265.00
$ 728.26
Adjutant General. .">•"!
/'(/// Department.
Colonel Walker Taylor, late Paymaster, two
months' pay as Paymaster $ 83.3-4
Colonel George l>. Peterson, nine months' pay. 374.95 — $ 428.23
Encampments,
Expense of Encampment First Infantry and
Battery, at Charlotte, X. C $ 324.24
Kxpense of Encampment Second and Third
Infantry. Wrightsville, X. C 3(10.00
$ 624.24
Total disbursements $ 13,941.04
P. a lance on hand December 1. 1905 8.98G.05
$22,927.09
Receipts from all sources $ 22,927.09
I am pleased to state that the books and papers pertain-ing
to the Paymaster's Department arc well kept and the
affairs of the office conducted in an efficient manner.
QUARTERN ASTKK-'s DEPARTS ENT.
I find this department in about the same condition as at
last inspection. The ordnance and quartermaster's stores arc
eared for as well as the conditions will allow. The building
in which this valuable property is' stored is not at all suitable
for the purpose. Idic books pertaining to this department
were well kept and stores arranged so that no delay would be
caused in filling requisitions.
I was accompanied on the tour of inspection by commis-sioned
officers of the several regiments to nearly all the com-panies
of the Guard. The NTaval Divisions by an officer to
all the divisions.
i;i:< <>.M M ENDATIONS.
1 respectfully recommend that rifle practice he given more
attention. 1 have urged this in all of my reports, and my
predecessors have also done so. I am of the opinion that
now the Guard being equipped with a good rifle ami a perma-
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uent camp-site having been established. That at least one week
in each year should be spent in rifle practice by the whole
Guard, and that companies, where practicable, should be re-quired
to practice once a month at their home station. Un-less
the soldier understands how to use his piece in firing, no
matter how efficient he may be in all his duties, his service
practically amounts to nothing in time of need unless he
knows how to shoot.
UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENTS.
I regret very much to say that little improvement has been
made in the care of uniforms and equipments; I might also
add ordnance stores. I was astonished at the large number
of rifle stocks broken, and in reply to the question as to how
it was done no satisfactory answer was obtained. Clothing
is neglected, and in many instances, on returning from camp,
is placed in racks and is never looked after until called into
use again. I regret to have to call attention to these matters
in every report, as very little improvement follows. I am of
the opinion that rigid discipline would rectify this matter.
ARMORIES.
Much has been done to improve the conditions of a large
number of armories. I am much gratified to know this.
There are a number as yet unsuitable and badly kept. All
should be well cleaned at least once a year.
COMPANY BOOKS AND PAPERS.
So much has been said upon this subject that I do not feel
that any recommendation I might make would avail much.
The old books had gotten in such condition that to attempt to
get them in shape was useless. To help the matter new books
were gotten up simplifying matters to such an extent that
no excuse could be offered for not keeping correct records.
In many instances I found the books ncatlv and correctly
Adjutant Genebal. 55
kept. A majority, I regrel to say, wen in bad condition and
doubtless were not given any attention anti] notice, of inspec-tion
was received. In a former report I recommended thai
each company select and pay a company clerk—one thai is
capable of doing the work and require him to keep the com-pany
records under the supervision of a commissioned offi-cer.
This would, I believe, help matters considerably.
STATE APPEOPRIATIOIN TO COMPANIES.
To each company of the Guard that complies with the laws
and regulations the sum of $250 is allowed. This sum is
specified to be used for a specific purpose, viz., the payment
of Armory rent and care of government property in charge
of company commanders. In view of this fact I respectfully
recommend (as many companies have donations from coun-ties
and cities in which companies are located ) that the Stale
appropriation he kept separate and apart from other funds,
and that company commanders be required to submit vouch-er-
for all amounts expended, this account to be audited by
the inspecting officer at the annual inspection.
LEGISLATION.
I respectfully recommend that steps be taken to appoint a
committee to look into the advisability of recommending such
changes in the laws relative to the National Guard of North
Carolina as will enable the enforcement of discipline, and
that will be of such service as to enable officers and enlisted
men to make the sacrifice they do to become members of the
Guard.
The condition of the Guard, I regret to say, from observa-tion
during inspection, is not at all satisfactory. I found
many companies neglectful in performing military duties
required. There seemed but little interest taken whether
the inspection was favorable or not. A few companies showed
marked improvement. In conversation with a number of
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officers of the Guard, principally captains, they .say it is a
hardship to try to maintain a creditable command, from the
fact that they receive so little encouragement and assistance.
I regret this is so in many cases. From experience I consider
a Captain's office the most important as well as the mosl bur-densome
of all officers. A good Captain means a good com-pany;
to make this in the National Guard one-half of his
time must necessarily be devoted to military duties. With
business cares, such as the average Guardsman has. can this
sacrifice be made when his efforts arc so little appreciated '.
By all means a Captain should receive some compensation
for the time lost in his endeavors to maintain a creditable
command.
With the enactment of suitable legislation and encourage-ment
from the people of the localities in which the several
companies are stationed, I see no reason why we should not
have a National Guard second to none.
To the officers of the National Guard of North Carolina I
am under many obligations for assistance, as well as courte-sies
extended. To General Carle A. Woodruff, Brigadier
General, U. S. Army, retired, I am deeply indebted for valua-ble
assistance. It is to be regretted that, at his own re<|iiesr.
he has been relieved from duty with the North Carolina Xa-
I ional Guard.
Respectfully,
T. II. Bain,
Colonel anil Inspector General X. C. X. G.
Ad.i i ta\t General
REPOKT OF SURGEOK GENERAL
S I \ IK OE NORTH ( 'AK-ol.lNA.
Surgeos; General's Offk i .
Concord, December 1. 1905.
Brigadier General T. R. Robertson,
Adjutant General of North Carolina,
Raleigh.
Sir:—J have the honor \>> submil herewith my report as
Surgeon General for the year ending November 30, 1905.
The Hospital Corps now consists of 36 well-drilled and
efficient men. This corps is divided into three detachments.
These detachments are located at Charlotte, Clinton, and
Reidsville, and are in charge of a resident medical officer ai
each place. It is made the duty of this officer to instrucl and
drill his detachmenl in first-aid work and camp sanitation.
All medical officers are required to be proficient in the
Drill Regulations of the Hospital Corps of the United States
Army.
The equipment of the Hospital Corps in medical supplies,
tentage, etc.. is good and sufficient, being exactly the same as
that provided for the Army.
In the matter of uniform we are sadly' deficient. Lr
p to
the present time I have failed to sufficiently impress the
Quartermaster General with our needs.
There are some necessary expenses connected with the
maintenance of the Medical Department, of which armory
rent and insurance are chief, for which no provision has be< a
made by the General Assembly. Recently the sum of one
hundred and fifty dollars was set aside for this purpose by
order of the Governor from the State appropriation. I trusl
that this will he doubled next year. The Hospital Corps
should, at leasr, receive as much consideration as a company
of infantry.
5 8 .V N N UAL I i E PORT
There were two encampments held during the year. The
Brigade Encampment was near Wrightsville, the Regimental
Encampment was at Charlotte. The Hospital Corps accom-panied
the troops to and t'mm both encampments. Upon
their arrival at camp they immediately pitched the hospital
and dispensary tents and put the hospital furniture and medi-cal
supplies in place and were ready to render efficient help
in case of need. A little later they pitched their own quar-ters
and entered upon their regular routine of camp life.
This consisted (a) attention to the sick and (b) regular
drills. The school for the Hospital Corps which had been
such a valuable feature of previous encampments was omitted
this year for lack of officers. The men performed their duties
cheerfully and well, and at the close of the encampment the
tent age, furniture, bedding, medical supplies, instruments,
surgical dressings and all the fixtures belonging to each de-tachment
were carefully cleaned and packed. These outfits
are kept in perfect order and ready for instant use. The con-ditions
met at each encampment, will be dealt with separately.
CAMP GLENN.
Location.—The site of Camp Glenn was one mile north
of Wrightsville station, upon a level sandy plain, which ter-minated
at its northern border in a high bluff overlooking the
sound. The ground was poorly shaded and the sand deep
and soft. The drainage was faulty, owing to the flatness of
the surface and many tents were flooded by rain-storms.
The Hospital.—The hospital site was good. Three tents
and a fly were pitched at the extreme northern boundary of
camp upon the highest point of the bluff. Shade at this point
was abundant. The principal trouble encountered was in
keeping the hospital floor dry during the rains. Xo wo, id
floors were provided for the hospital and the bad drainage
made it impossible to keep the earth dry and in proper condi-tion
for hospital purposes.
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Medical Supplies—The medical supplies were of the besl
quality, well assorted and in convenient packages.
Subsistence'—The rations issued were entirely satisfac-tory;
much superior to former encampments. No food was
condemned for lurk of proper refrigeration. Cce in abund-ance
was issued to all. The officers furnished their own mess
from their private purses.
Drinking-water.—Drinking-water of unlimited quantity
and exeellent quality was obtained from numerous driven
wells conveniently located.
Bathing Facilities.—-Bathing facilities were sadly lacking,
dpon the beach two miles away was the only place to bathe.
Reaching this place required so great an outlay of energy.
time, and money that few indulged.
Latrines.—The condition of the latrines was far from satis-factory
at first. This, however, was soon corrected by the
sanitary officer, who had the excreta covered with lime and
earth every day and the surrounding ground kept decent and.
in order.
( 'ma fort of lh<' Troops.—Everything that could he asked
was done for the comfort of the troops going and returning.
Tee-water was abundant and the cars less crowded than usual.
In cam]) this important matter received every consideration.
There were no midday drills. The posts of sentinels were
protected as much as possible from the sun's rays, and all
were fully provided with rubber ponchos in case of rain.
General Sanitary Condition.—From a sanitary point of
view Cam]) Glenn was satisfactory. In order to have the
best results in the matter of health of the troops it is neces-sarv
for the commanding officer to heed the suggestions of the
surgeon in charge, and after issuing the order bearing upon
the suggestion, to see that it is obeyed. Camp Glenn is a case
in point. Major Holmes in his report to me says: -'General
Armiield heartily endorsed all of my recommendations and
issued all necessary orders for carrying out same." His
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orders being obeyed, the result was a clean, sightly camp and
one that was sanitary in every detail.
Sick Report.—Record was carefully made of all cases of
sickness occurring in camp. This record is on file in my
office, but will not be included in this report. I will, however,
state that there was nothing of a serious nature.
Officers Present.—The following-named officers were pres-ent
and on duty throughout the encampment: Major F. II.
ilohnes, .Major E. IT. Brooks, and Captain \V. T. Parrott.
CAM 1' ROBERTSON.
Location.—The site of Camp Robertson was in Latta Park,
near Charlotte, upon the crest of an eminence which sloped
away in all direction-, thus giving perfect drainage, and, ex-cept
for lack of shade, was entirely satisfactory.
The Hospital.—The hospital was located in the edge of the
woods near by, under the sheltering houghs of beautiful oaks.
This spot was convenient to the camp, yet remote from the
dust and noise. Our hospitals are all provided with an
abundance of clean bedding and comfortable cots.
Medical Supplies.—The medical supplies were of the best
quality and the list included remedies to meet almost any dis-ease
or condition that might arise.
Subsistence.—Rations were issued by the Commissary De-partment
to the troops here as at Camp Glenn, ice included.
The quality of provisions furnished was first-rate. All offi-cers
provided their own mess and defrayed expenses of same.
Drinking-water.—Pure and wholesome drinking-water in
unlimited quantity was obtained from an artesian well near
by.
Bathing Facilities.—Bathing facilities were absolutely
lacking. This was the cause of great discomfort to the men.
I trust we will never again be ordered into camp where bath-ing
facilities are not convenient and free of cost to all.
Adjutant Genebal. <>1
Latrines.—The latrines were constructed upon the usual
plans and were conveniently located. Lime, petroleum, and
earth were freely used and good results obtained.
< '"in for/ of the Troops. As a1 the previous encampment,
the comfort of the troops was always regarded. No unneces-sary
duties were enforced; no midday drills or ceremonies.
As much liberty was given as was consistent with the duties
they were there to perform. The trains en route to and from
were not overcrowded and wore supplied with plenty of ice-water.
General Sanitary Condition.—The general sanitary condi-tion
was satisfactory. Here, as at Cam]) Glenn, the com-manding
officer assisted the medical officers in every way pos-sible
to make the camp clean and keep it so.
£iclr Report.—A record of all cases of sickness of officers
and men at this encampment is on file in my office. Fortu-nately,
there were few cases, and with exception of the sol-dier
who was fatally injured by falling into a cinder-pit on
the railroad, all were of minor importance.
Officers Present.—The following-named officers were pres-ent
and on duty: Major E. IT. Brooks, Major E. B. Glenn,
First Lieutenant E. 0. Boyte, and First Lieutenant 15. J.
Witherspoon. The three last-named, during the entire en-campment.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
At Camp Glenn there were not enough medical officers to
perform the duties required; the work of the medical depart-ment
being correspondingly hampered.
I recommend that hereafter one Surgeon and two Assistant
Surgeons be ordered into camp with each regiment, and one
Assistant Surgeon with each detached battery or battalion.
The allowance of $150 recently granted to the Hospital
Corps is not sufficient to properly maintain the organization
in the highest state of efficiency. I therefore recommend that
the next General Assembly be asked to appropriate for their
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use a sum equal to that received by each company of the
Guard.
To the Commander in Chief, to yourself, and to all the offi-cers
of the General Staff, I beg to acknowledge my obligation
for many courtesies shown me.
I have the honor to be, sir,
Very respectfully,
Robt. S. Young,
Surgeon General.
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REPOET OP PAYMASTEK GENERAL.
State <>f North Carolina,
Office of Paymaster General,
Clinton, November 30, 1005.
Adjutant General State of North Carolina,
Raleigh, X. C.
Sir:—1 have the honor of submitting herewith the report
of rhis office for the year ending' November 30, 1005
:
RECEIPTS.
Balance on band last report, January 1. 1905. . .$ (5.027.00
State appropriation, 1003 16,000.00
$22,027.00
DISP.UKSEMENTS.
Company appropriations $ 0,625.00
Brigade and regimental 800.00
Adjutant General department 1,710.20
Quartermaster General department 723.26
Paymaster General department 458.28
Encampment expenses 624.24
Balance on hand November 80, 1005 8.986.05
$22,927.09
On account of the chance in the endina; of the fiscal year,
from December 31st to November 30th, there is still due each
salaried officer one month's salary, for which I have received
no vouchers and which will show in report of 1000.
Very respectfully,
George L. Peterson,
Paymaster General.
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REPORT OF CHIEF ENGINEER.
State of North Carolina,
Office Chief of Engineers N. C. N. G.,
Winston-Salem, December 1, 1005.
General T. R. Robertson,
Adjutant General N. 0. National Guai-<L
Raleigh, A. ('.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit my animal report as fol-lows:
In June I visited the camp-site at Wrightsville and ad-vised
as to the location, drainage, and water supply of the
camp-grounds for the encampment of the Second and Third
Regiments in July. Also attended the encampment at both
Wrightsville and Charlotte in company with the Governor
and Commander in Chief and the personal and general staff
officers, in his official inspection of the encampments and
review of the troops, and in both cases found that the mat-ters
of water supply and sanitation had been carefully con-sidered
by the officers in charge, and solved, as well as the
local conditions and short period of the encampments per-mitted.
I served on the board of officers appointed to select a per-manent
camp-site for future encampments, which resulted
in the selection of the site on Bogue Sound near Moreheacl
City. The site selected offers very satisfactory facilities for
pitching a brigade encampment and for a proper and satis-factory
water supply and suitable conditions of sanitation
while the troops are in camp, and in developing it as a perma-nent
camp-site these two essential elements for satisfactory
active service in the annual encampments of the troops can
be properly and satisfactorily provided.
Very respectfully,
J. L. Ludlow,
Colonel inni Chief of Engineers.
Ai'.i i ta.\t ( ii:.\ BRAL. <>.">
KKPOKT OF JUDGE ADVOCATK GENERAL.
State of Noktii Carolina,
Judge Advocate General's Office,
Asheville, December 1, 1905.
To General T. R. Robertson,
Adjutant General of Xorth Carolina.
Ral&igh, X. C.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit my report for the year
ending November 30, 1905.
During the year I have had submitted to me only one ([iics-tion
of sufficient importance to demand an opinion. This
opinion I forwarded as promptly as I could, after securing
the necessary data, through the military channels to the
source from which it came.
I am gratified to note that we have had no occasion to or-ganize
even a "Summary Court," and it is to be hoped that
the officers and men of our Guard will so conduct them-selves
as to render the same unnecessary in the future.
At the encampment of the Second and Third Infantry,
which was held at Wrightsville during the month of August
this year, I was gratified to note the good discipline and
efficiency of the men, who deserve much credit for their efforts
in the interest of maintaining an excellent Guard, as well as
good government in the State.
T have the honor to concur in the recommendations of my
predecessor, Colonel W. J. Hanna, in having the statute gov-erning
the National Guard in this State simplified so that the
same may be more practicable ; and to that end I would recom-mend
that the military board at the next Legislature introduce
and have enacted a law repealing the present impracticable
laws on our statute-books, which are supposed to govern the
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militia of the State, but are, in fact, so vague that the officers
and men do not understand them, and in lieu thereof give us
rules and regulations that can be understood and construed
bj every member of the militia.
Very respectfully,
D. M. Hodges,
Colonel and Judge Advocate General.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SHALL
ARMS LKACTICK.
Headquarters of
[nspectoe General Small Arms Practice,
Franklinton, December 1, 1905.
General T. R. Robertson,
Adjutant General North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir:—I have the honor to transmit herein the annual re-porl
of my department for 1005.
I enclose the report sent me through military channels of
Lieutenant Colonel C. LI. AYhite, Assistant Inspector S. A. P.,
whu had charge of the target-practice of the Second and
Third Regiments X. C. X. G., held at Wrightsville, July
20th to 25th. The heavy rains interfered with this work
at Wrightsville ; nevertheless, the service rendered by Colonel
White and Major D. R. Johnson was very creditable and
satisfactory. The First Regiment made no report of target-practice-
from the Charlotte encampment. Only seven com-panies
made any report of their home rifle-score during the
year. Company E, Third Regiment, Oxford, seems to be ad-vancing
most rapidly. This company has qualified five men
fit to enter the team for National Target Practice. Com-pany
L, Greensboro, has two marksmen and one sharpshooter.
Seven other companies have qualified second and first class
men, but none any expert riflemen. I suggest that six gold
medals be purchased, before the next annual target-practice,
to be awarded to the man making the highest score in the fol-lowing
classes : Third class man, second class man, first class
man, marksman, sharpshooter, and expert rifleman. Said
medals to be kept by these men until better scores are made in
their respective classes. I also recommend that the State buy
a Sub-target Machine to be used in connection with rifle
target-practice. This machine will instruct our troops in the
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art of rifle-shooting better than shooting bullets from rifles,
and at the same time save all cost of ammunition. I would
further recommend the purchase of a "Hyposcope." This
instrument is attached to a rifle, is accurate, and enables the
soldier to aim and shoot his gun without exposing any portion
of his person to a return fire from the enemy. Wars in the
future will be scientific ones, and every appliance that will
save life and help an army to accomplish the defeat of its
opponent will be used. The day of the charge and the hand-to-
hand conflict is past, and the introduction of high-power
rifles, the introduction of such adjuncts to warfare as the
hyposcope, will be gradually made. The nation that em-braces
and adopts such radical but necessary inventions first
will be the strongest, the one most dreaded, and avoided,
by other nations.
The greatest improvment we could make would be a per-manent
camp and rifle-range, and I hope Governor Glenn will
soon secure this. We can then build a range where we can
use 200, 300, 500, S00, and 1,000 yards bull's-eye targets
and life-size lying, kneeling, and standing figures for skir-mish
rifle-practice. This will enable us to qualify our men
for marksmen, sharpshooters, and expert riflemen. They can
then enter the National Rifle Teams for Sea Girt target-prac-tice.
I will be glad to give ten days' work in aiding to build
this range when the time comes. Of course, we all know it
is very necessary that we should have a new up-to-date target
outfit.
I spent ten days in September taking notes and practicing
with the National teams at Sea Girt, 1ST. J., and found the
officers and men there very courteous gentlemen. They made
me welcome, and regretted that North Carolina did not send
a team. Teams were there from nearly every State and Ter-ritory.
When Congress convenes it is very probable that another
million dollars will be added to the present appropriation,
and this will double the appropriation from the Federal Gov-
Adjutant General. (it*
eminent to the State of North Carolina, and we should spend
at least $0,000 of this fund in a range and target outfit next
year. There is one thing certain—that a soldier is worth
jus1 wluil he is worth on the firing-line and his ability to
shoot his rifle and stop the enemy. Since the advenl of long-range
accurate rifles, the military unit is the man behind the
rifle, and when that element is first-class, the efficiency of the
Xorth Carolina National Guard is assured.
Very respectfully,
W. L. McGhee,
Colonel and Inspector General Small Anns Practice N. G. N. G.
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REPORT OF ASSISTANT INSPECTOR OF SMALL
ARMS PRACTICE.
Wilmington, August 15, 1905.
Adjutant General N. C. N". G.,
Raleigh, N. C.
[ Through Military Channels.
|
Sir:—In accordance with instructions received from the
office of the Adjutant General, under date of July 1, 1905,
I have the honor to submit the following report of. the result
of the practice with small arms at the encampment of the
Second and Third Regiments K C. 1ST. G., held at Wrights-ville,
July 20 to 25, 1905:
SECOND REGIMENT.
SECOND BATTALION.
Company.
Number
Men
Firing.
Total
Score.
Average.
Company C
Company G
Company D
Company K
Total for Battalion
THIRD BATTALION
Company H
Company M
Company L
Company F .
Total for Battalion
113
304
107
390
275
1,076
10 4-30
5 9-18
10 5-37
9 2-28
9 52-113
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THIRD REGIMENT.
FIRST BATTALION.
Company.
Number
Men
Firing.
Company B
Company D
Company K
Total for Battalion-
Total
Score.
215
112
87
Average.
6 7-32
5 3-21
5 11-17
5 9-70
SECOND BATTALION.
Company F
Company H
Company C
Company E
Total for Battalion-
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REPORT OF BRIGADE COMMANDER.
Headquarters First Brigade, N. C. 1ST. G.,
Statesville, X. C, December 1, 1905.
Adjutant General of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sin :—I have the honor to make report of the First Brigade
for the year 1905.
The Brigade consists of three Regiments of Infantry and a
Battery of Light Artillery, with strength as follows, as re-ported
by commanding officers
:
Brigade, Field and Staff 7. Enlisted
Men.
1st Regt. Infantry, Field and Staff 15. Line Officers, 36 548
2d Regt. Infantry, Field and Staff 16. Line Officers, 36 526
3d Regt. Infantry. Field and Staff 15. Line Officers, 33 550
Battery A Line Officers, 4 51
Total 53. 109 1,675
Changes in the brigade during the year have occurred by
the disbandment of several companies and the organization
and assignment of others to fill vacancies, and the detaching
of the Naval Reserves.
There is no change in the arms or equipment of the troops
since my last report, excepting the addition of the shelter
tent and blanket. ITeretofore but one regiment has had the
shelter tent, and the blankets have been kept stored in Ral-eigh.
The uniforms generally are in a worse-worn condition
than a year ago, owing to the fact that all companies have not
been supplied with the necessary uniforms to replace those
worn out by long service. At the present time some are short
both the blue and khaki uniforms, more so as to the pants.
Commanding officers report each month the arms, equip-ment,
and uniforms are being kept in good condition.
A tour of duty of five days in camp by the Second and
Third Regiments of Infantry and a detachment of the Hospi-
Adjutant General. 7-'!
ml Corps at Wrightsville, in July, and the First Regiment
and Battery "A" and Hospital Corps detachment encamped
at Charlotte lor five days in August, constituted the field
instruction given the brigade during the year. As (he colonel
commanding the camp ai Charlotte has made report of the
same, I will only report the camp at Wrightsville, of which
I was in command.
Following are the general orders pertaining to this camp
that were issued by these headquarters:
Headquarters First Brigade X. C. N. G.,
Statksvii.i.e. X. <\. July 10, 1905.
General Orders No. 1.
I. In obedience to General Orders No. o. A. G. O., Raleigh, X. C.
Jnne 2. 1905, the Second and Third Regiments of Infantry and Hos
pital Corps detachments designated by the Adjutant General X. C.
X. G. will encamp at Wrightsville, N. C., July 20th to 25th, inclusive.
II. Transportation and subsistence will be furnished by the Quar-termaster
General, who will notify commanding officers of companies
and detachments of the time of departure of their respective com-mands
for camp aud the method and time of issuing quartermaster
stores and subsistence while in camp.
III. On arrival at Wrightsville, regimental commanders will be
furnished plan of their respective camps by the Quartermaster Gen-eral.
The same will he established accordingly.
IV. Regimental commanders will establish the necessary camp
guard immediately on arrival of* command.
V. Troops are advised To provide themselves with cots; blankets
will lie issued at camp.
VI. Special attention is directed to Tar. X. G. O.. Raleigh, N. C..
Jnne 2. 1905, and Par. XI. G. O. No. 4. Headquarters First Brigade,
Statesyille, X. C, July 20. 1004. in reference to troops traveling by
rail, which will he strictly observed.
VII. Before entraining their commands officers responsible will
make thorough inspection of cars, seeing that sanitary condition of
same is good, the water supply is sufficient, and both kept so while
en route. Any accident, casualty, or serious delay will be reported
by wire to the commanding officer at camp at Wrightsville. X'. C.
VIII. A report in writing of condition of cars at entraining and
detraining, the strength and condition of commands, will be made by
detachments' commanders to regimental commanders immediately on
arrival in camp. Regimental commanders will immediately make
report to commanding officer of camp.
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IX. Field and staff officers are required to be mounted and furnish
their own mounts. Horse-feed will be supplied by the Quartermas-ter's
department.
By command of
J. F. ARMFIELD,
Brigadier General.
It. L. Lkixster,
Lt. Col. and Asst. Adjt. General.
Headquarters First Brigade N. C. N. G.,
Statesvilee. N. C. July 18, 1905.
General Orders No. 2.
The following routine is hereby established for the camp of the
Second and Third Regiments Infantry N. ('. X. G. at Wrightsville.
effective July 20th to 25th, inclusive
:
First call for reveille 5:00 A. M.
Reveille 5 :10 A. M.
Assembly 5:25 A.M.
Sick call 5 :45 A.M.
Mess 6:15 A. M.
Fatigue 6 :50 A. M.
Drill 7 :20 A. M.
Assembly 7 :30 A. M.
First call for guard mounting 0:00 A. M.
Assembly :10 A. M.
Adjutant's call 9 :2l I A.M.
Officers' school ( regimental ) 11 :00 A. M.
Mess 12 :00 M.
Non-commissioned officers' school (regimental).. 1:00 P.M.
Inspection of quarters (regimental) 3 :30 P. M.
Drill 4:30 P.M.
Assembly 4:40 P.M.
Recall b :20 P. M,
First call for parade 5 :50 P. M.
Assembly 6 :05 P. M.
Adjutant's call 0:15 P. M.
Parade 6 :25 P. M.
Moss 7 :00 P. M.
Tattoo 0:40 P.M.
Taiis 10 :00 P. M.
By command of
J. F. ARMFIELD,
Brigadier General N. C. N. G.
R. L. Leinster,
Lieut. Col. and Asst. Adit. General.
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Headquarters First Brigade N. C. N. G.,
Camp Glenn, Wkigmtsyiu.e. N. ('., July 20, 1905.
i }] \n;.vi, Orders No. 3.
In honor of Governor Robert B. Glenn, this camp shall be known
and officially designated as Camp Glenn.
By command of
.1. F. ARMFIELD,
Brigadier (Intend N. C. N. G.
R. L. Lkinsteb,
Lieut. Col. anil -I.vs7. Aiijt. General.
Headquarters First Brigade N. C. N. G.,
Wrigiitsville, N. ('., July 19, 1905.
General Orders No. 4.
I. All calls will be sounded from brigade headquarters and taken
up immediately by trumpeters at each regimental headquarters de-tailed
for the purpose.
II. At first call for reveille the trumpeters of each regiment will
assemble at their respective regimental headquarters. Reveille will
be sounded by all trumpeters in concert under the direction of the
chief trumpeter.
III. At assembly companies will form in their respective company
streets under arms and iu full uniform. Company officers will be
present for reveille roll-call. After roll-call arms will be replaced
in tents and ten minutes devoted to setting-up exercises.
IV. Immediately after roll-call company commanders will report
result to battalion commanders, who will be prepared to receive this
report and report to regimental commanders, who will at once report
to brigade headquarters.
V. Sick call.—All sick will be reported to the surgeon in charge at
the hospital.
VI. At mess-call companies will form in company streets and march
to mess-hall in command of senior non-commissioned officer present.
A commissioned officer of each company will inspect company mess
daily and report bill-of-fare to their respective regimental headquar-ters.
VII. Fatigue.—The entire cam]) will be thoroughly policed. Each
regimental commander and commanding officer of Hospital Corps will
see that their quarters and camps are thoroughly policed.
VIII. Furloughs and leaves of absence may be granted by regi-mental
commanders to men and officers for limited leave from camp,
regulated to not interfere with the duties of each, and to insure the
proper discipline in and out of camp.
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IX. The uniform to be worn on drills and guard duty will be tbe
khaki, without coat. For ceremonies the full khaki uniform. Officers
and men leaving camp and while away will wear the full uniform.
By command of ��
J. F. ARMFIELD,
Brigadier General N. C. N. G.
R. L. Leixster.
Lieut. Col. and Asst. Adjt. General.
Headquarters First Brigade N. C. N. G..
Camp Glenn, Wrightsville, N. C., July 22, 1905.
General Orders No. 5.
I. The Governor and Commander in Chief, Robert B. Glenn, will
review the brigade Saturday afternoon, July 22, 1905.
II. First call 5:30 P. M. Regimental and detachment command-ers
will see that all men subject for duty will report in ranks. De-tails
of the guard not on post at this hour will be excused by the
officers of the guard to report to their respective company command-ers
and participate in the review. The officer of the guard will in-struct
these men to report for duty at the guard-house immediately
after the review is over.
III. The uniform to be worn for enlisted men, full khaki (without
gloves).
IV. Regimental commanders will have as many of their staff pres-ent
as possible.
By command of
J. F. ARMFIELD,
Brigadier General N. C. N. G.
It. L. Leinster.
Lieut. Col, and Asst. Adjt. General.
Headquarters First Brigade N. C. N. G.,
Camp Glenn. Wrightsville, N. C. July 25, 1905.
General Orders No. 6.
I. This command will break camp to-morrow morning. July 20.
First call for reveille will be sounded at 3 :30 A. M. Reveille, 3 :4.~>
:
assembly, 4:00; mess, 4:30.
II. Immediately after mess all company property will lie packed
and arranged in piles at end of company streets nearest parade-grounds.
III. Company Quartermaster Sergeants and a detail of six men will
remain with this property until it is loaded on baggage car. The
General will be sounded at 4 :40 A. M. At this call, men occupying
tents will pull up pins, others holding tent in position. At the last
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note, tents will be lowered, falling to the east. Poles being removed,
the tents will be neatly folded and left on the ground of original posi-tion,
poles and pins on top. The men of each company or detach-ment
will he held in company streets at rest until notified to entrain.
IV. .Major Foreman of the Quartermaster General's department,
assisted by Sergeant Currin, will have sole charge of the wagons.
V. Companies will move to trains under command of senior officer
in the following order and at the time indicated:
First train. S. A. L. Baggage and troops will leave camp at 4:40
A. M.
( 'ompany II, Third Regiment Warrenton.
Company F. Third Regiment Franklinton.
Company K. Third Regiment Raleigh.
Company M, Second Regiment Maxton.
Company E, Third Regiment Oxford.
( 'ompany < !, Third Regiment Henderson.
< 'ompany 1 ). Third Regiment Louisburg.
Officers and families.
Second train, A. C. L. and Southern. Baggage will leave camp on
return of wagons from hauling baggage of the first detachment to
leave camp.
Company L. Second Regiment Lumber Bridge.
Company F, Third Regiment Fayetteville.
Company M, Third Regiment Sanford.
Company G. Third Regiment. .Reidsville and Hospital Corps.
Company I. Third Regiment Burlington.
Company L, Third Regiment Greensboro.
Company B, Third Regiment Raleigh.
Third Regiment Rand.
Third train, A. C. L. Baggage and troops will leave camp on re-turn
of wagons from hauling baggage of second detachment to leave
camp.
Company 1, Second Regiment. . .Edenton and Hospital Corps.
Company G, Second Regiment Washington.
Company A, Second Regiment Tarhoro.
Second Regiment Band.
( 'ompany D, Second Regiment Goldshoro.
< 'ompany E. Second Regiment Goldsboro.
< 'ompany K. Second Regiment Wilson.
( 'ompany B, Second Regiment Kinston.
< Company II, Second Regiment Clinton.
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Special trolley car at A. M. for Company C, Second Regiment,
Wilmington.
VI. All government property, tools, etc., in possession of troops
must be turned in to the Quartermaster General by responsible officers
before leaving camp. Stoves and cooking utensils will be cleaned and
packed and left in kitchens.
VII. As soon as troops have entrained at least one commissioned
officer will remain constantly on duty with the company or detach-ment
until dismissed in armory at home station. The senior officer
on train will be in command.
VIII. As soon as the troops entrain a guard from the company or
detachment occupying the car will be posted at end of each car inside,
and will be instructed to keep the men in the car throughout the trip
unless permitted to leave by commanding officer or superior authority.
Good order and discipline will be maintained throughout the trip.
The interference with citizens by soldiers at station, unmilitary con-duct
in any manner, will not be permitted, and on the first breach of
discipline in this respect, commanding officers will take the prescribed
action to suit the particular offense. Responsible officers will use
the precaution and issue the necessary orders to carry these orders
into effect.
By command of
Brigadier General J. F. Armfield.
R. L. Leinster,
Lieut. Cdl. and Assk Adit, (lateral.
I and staff proceeded to Wrightsville on the 19th hist., and
established office in camp. The camp-site was on the sound
three-quarters of a mile from and north of Wrightsville sta-tion—
a frontage of 1,400 feet on the sound and about twice
that depth was cleared up and made available for camp and
drill-ground. A game preserve enclosed with a high fence
running parallel with camp on the north side and residence-houses
adjoining camp on the south side, contracted the
same and made it entirely too small for the purpose ; conse-quently,
officers' tents were set back to make a drill-ground
amongst the tents. The Quartermaster General had pre-ceded
the troops and established the same, excepting pitch-ing
of tents, which the men did on arrival. The water supply
was furnished by >small pnmps placed through camp and
was of fair quality. Mess-halls were erected, one for each
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regiment, kitchens for the different detachments in the rear.
The -inks furnished were ditches tour feet deep in rear of
camp. Transportation of baggage and supplies from the
station to camp and wagons for hauling refuse from camp
were supplied and directed by civilians and citizens of the
place. The rifle-range of two hundred yards and four tar-gets
was established north of camp and adjoining.
In the afternoon and night of the 20th the troops arrived
in camp, the hospital was established and the men erected
their tents, ami on the morning of the 21st reported the fol-lowing
strength :
Second Regiment Infantry officers 34, men 483
Third Regiment Infantry officers 45, men 445
Hospital Corps officers 4, men 27
Total officers and men 1,038
Only six reported as sick, and on the last day five. No
fatalities or serious sickness.
On the morning of the 21st drills were by battalion in
close order, and practice in forming advance and rear guard
for the same. Afternoon battalion drills in close order.
Brigade formed and reviewed. One battalion shooting at
the range.
22d—morning—Battalion drills, close order. Afternoon,
brigade reviewed by the Governor and Commander in Chief.
23d—morning—Battalion, close and extended order. Af-ternoon,
one battalion at the range.
24th—morning—Battalion, close order. Two battalions
shooting at the range. Afternoon, heavy rains prevented
drills. Late in afternoon, regimental parade.
25th—morning—Close and extended order drills by bat-talion.
Afternoon, muster for pay and paid off. In addi-tion
to these drills and practice at the range, a school for
instruction of officers was held by each regiment each day,
also a non-commissioned officers' school by battalion each day
;
fatigue duty ; inspection of quarters executed also every day.
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Owing to the contracted condition of the camp and the
short stay of the troops therein, results were as good as could
have been hoped for. The order and discipline maintained
throughout, from embarking at home stations, including the
tour of duty in camp, to return home, was good.
On the occasion of the President's visit to Raleigh in Octo-ber,
I proceeded to that place to command troops that should
be there to form an escort. The citizens of Raleigh gener-ously
provided for all troops by having a camp erected and
furnishing cooked rations. Ten or twelve companies ar-rived,
but, owing to the irregular running of the trains, some
few came too late to go out to the camp and get rations there,
as they had to return on next train. These troops per-formed
the duties they were called upon to do cheerfully and
promptly, and felt grateful to the citizens of Raleigh for the
provision that was made for them.
As per special order, accompanied by General F. A. Macon,
I attended the National Guard Association meeting at St.
Paul in June last. There were delegates present from more
than thirty States. The most important business transacted
was the decision to ask the general government for an addi-tional
million dollars, to be distributed to the States as under
the present plan, also to allow the States more latitude in ex-ponding
the same. A bill was formulated as above, and will
bo presented at the present session of Congress.
The prospect of soon having a camp-site fixed with all the
necessary things for the accommodation and instruction of
our troops is a step forward, and is what our Guard has
needed.
The discipline of the troops of the brigade has apparently
improved somewhat since my last report; and there has been
a marked improvement in administrative affairs, especially
applying to the company commanders, who have been pains-takingly
instructed by General Woodruff. The good work
of this officer in the Guard, while he has been with us, has
produced splendid results.
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The recommendations that were made in my reporl of lasl
year as to enlistment regulations, provisions for courts-mar-tial,
examining boards, target-practice and inspection, the
necessity I consider still urgent.
I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
J. F. Ajbmfield,
Brigadier General Commanding First Brigade N. C. A7
. G.
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REPORT OF THE COMMANDER OF THE
NAVAL BRIGADE.
New Been, N. C, December 1. 1905.
The Adjutant General,
State of North Carol Inn.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit herewith my annual
report, as per regulations.
The Naval Brigade continues to maintain its standard of
excellence, which commends the hard work and enthusiasm
of the officers and men.
The Beaufort Division, whose officers were totally incapa-ble
and unable to handle the division, was, by request of the
brigade commander, disbanded by the Inspector General.
The Windsor Division, a capable and enthusiastic com-pany,
with good officers, was disbanded for failure to appear
at the annual inspection in uniform, their uniforms being in
laundry, and not having sufficient notice of the date of the
inspection were unable to appear properly equipped, but had
100 per cent, of attendance. The Inspector General recom-mended
the reorganization of this division, which I hope to
have completed at a near date.
The New Bern and Wilmington divisions have both been
called upon to render assistance to the authorities during the
year for short periods of time.
I would respectfully recommend that your department
secure the loan to the State of a converted cruiser of not over
8-feet draught as a training ship for the brigade.
That arrangements be made to have the brigade attend the
encampment this summer and cooperate afloat with the
militia.
That the division be ordered out for target-praetice at
least once a vear.
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That efforts be made to organize, along the waters of the
State, at towns whose size is sufficient to make them desirable
points, sufficienl divisions to fill the full quota of the brigade.
I have the honor to be,
Yours respectfully,
Tom C. Daniels,
Captain Commanding Naval Brigade N. C. N. O.
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REPORT OF FIRST INFANTRY.
Headquarters First Infantry N. C. N. G.,
Shelby, N. C, December 1, 1905.
The Adjutant General,
State of North Carolina.
Sir :—I have the honor herewith to submit my report for
the year 1905, as required by law.
I assumed command of the regiment on the 15th day of
February of the present year, by virtue of my election to suc-ceed
Colonel T. R. Robertson, appointed Adjutant General.
The First Regiment of Infantry is composed of twelve
companies, divided into three battalions of four companies
each, a band, the requisite number of field officers, and a full
complement of commissioned and non-commissioned staff offi-cers,
as appears from the following official roster
:
Field and Staff 15
Non-commissioned staff 9
Band, Asheville 24
Company A, Hickory officers '6, men 37
Company B, Salisbury officers 3, men 46
Company C, Winston officers 3, men 49
Company L>, Charlotte officers 3, men 43
Company E, Statesville officers 3, men 35
Company F, Asheville officers 3, men 47
Company G, Shelby officers 3, men 46
Company 11, YVaynesville officers 3, men 38
Company l, Mount Airy officers 3, men 40
Company K, Asheville officers 3, men 50
Company L. Concord officers 3, men 42
Company M, High Point officers 3, men 42
Making a total of fifty-one (51) officers and five hundred
and forty-eight (548) enlisted men.
The companies are mostly provided with two uniforms,
the summer-service cotton khaki and the blue or old fatigue
uniform. But the blue uniforms are not serviceable, and
quite a number of the khaki suits are badly worn from long
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service. The men are armed with the thirty-caliber Krag
rifle. These .1 found upon inspection last spring to be well
kept and in fine condition.
The monthly inspections of the different companies are
up to the required standard, as shown by the monthly reports
of the company commanders; but a few of the company com-manders
do not forward their reports as promptly as they
should, and I trust they will be more prompt in the future
From my general observation and from my limited per-sonal
knowledge I feel that both officers and men are filled
with the proper military spirit, and may be relied upon if
their services should be needed.
The different companies of the regiment were inspected
<luring the month of April by Colonel T. H. Bain, Inspector
General of the State, and General Carle A. Woodruff, retired,
of the United States Army, in accordance with section 14 of
New National Military Law. I have not seen the reports
made by the officers named; but I know that most of the nun-.
panies showed up in very good condition. The percentage
of attendance was above the average, and gave satisfaction to
the inspectors.
In obedience to General Orders No. 9, A. G. O., current
series, dated Adjutant General's Office, -Tune 2, 1905, the
regiment went into camp at Camp Robertson, near ( lharlotte,
X. C, on August 3, 1905, Battery A and the Hospital Corps,
together with several officers of the Quartermaster General's
Department.
The camp-site was a fine situation, well drained and fully
supplied with water for the troops, and for bathing with
shower-baths. The kitchens were situated near an old club-house,
and the said club-rooms were used as a mess-hall, for
all of which we have to thank Adjutant General Robertson.
The attendance of the regiment at this encampment was very
good, there being present all the Field and Staff except two,
band, thirty-four company officers, and five hundred and five
(505) enlisted men, a total of five hundred and forty-five
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(545) out of au enlisted strength of five hundred and eighty-six
(586), the full strength of the regiment. About 92 per
cent.
The absentees were three company officers and two of the
field, all of whom were excused, upon their request, by the
Commander in Chief.
Four companies, A, D, E, and H, reported at camp with
every officer and man present. With but two exceptions good
order prevailed and strict discipline was maintained, although
the camp was near a large city ; but we ascribe a great deal of
tin's to the fact that Charlotte, at that time was a dry city.
The guard reports showed very few infringements of camp
regulations. The health of the regiment while in camp was
excellent. Only five patients were reported for treatment,
one of these, Private Watt V. Burleyson, of Company B,
Salisbury, ~N. C, fell into a coal-pit on the line of the South-ern
Railway and received injuries from which he died. All
the other cases, with one exception, were very mild. This
was a private with Company D, Charlotte, N". C, who was
sent home the first day, having contracted typhoid fever be-fore
going into camp.
The drill-grounds were sufficiently large for both close and
extended order drills, and great improvement was made while
in cam]) in the extended order drills and the guard manual.
ISTo provision was made for target-practice, and none was had
while in cam]) ; but all the companies of the regiment have
had from two to three target-shootings at two hundred yards
at their own homes.
The sanitary arrangements of the camp were very good
indeed, and under the supervision of Lieutenant Boyte, the
health officer, and the provost sergeant, the sinks, kitchens,
and mess-halls were kept in a most excellent condition.
The regiment was reviewed by the Commander in Chief
and also by Brigade Commander General Armfield. The
men marched through a pouring rain, but made a fine appear
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ance, and for their soldierly bearing were highly commended
l»i>rh by the public and the reviewing officers. During the
whole encampmenl the men onlj received the regular allow-ance
of army rations; but no kicks were made and the men
were well fed and well pleased with their mess arrangements.
The officers and men were paid while in camp for their
five days' services on the Army basis, and General Macon and
hi- assistants were very proficient and rapid in expediting the
payment of the regiment.
The work of the regiment this year has not been what I
would like it to have been, but I feel that during the encamp-ment
a great deal of good was done and much benefit derived
from it; but five days is too short a period to receive much
benefit, and I trust we will have at least ten days or more in
encampments hereafter.
Since we are to have a permanent encampment at More4
head, and a permanent target-range, I feel sure that great
good will be accomplished in developing the men into soldiers
who can shoot well, should the opportunity occur.
In closing this report I desire to acknowledge the uniform
courtesy extended to me by the heads of the different staff
departments and to thank the different members of the regi-mental
staff for the aid and assistance which was always
promptly given me.
Very respectfully,
J. T. Gardner,
Colonel First Infantry V. C. N. G.
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REPORT OF SECOND INFANTRY
Headquarters Second Infantry N. C. N. G.,
Washington, N. C, December 1, 1905.
The Adjutant General of North Carolina,
Raleigh.
Sir:—I bave the honor to transmit herewith my annual
report.
Such orders as have been received from your office have
been promptly forwarded.
No part of the regiment has been called upon by the civil
authorities for aid since my last report.
At the inspection of the companies in the spring of this
year by the Inspector General and General Carle A. Wood-ruff,
U. S. A., retired, they were accompanied either by the
Lieutenant Colonel, the Regimental Adjutant, or myself.
Stress of business prevented my joining them except at this
point. At every point visited the officers of the Field and
Staff there resident reported.
Pursuant to General Orders No. 9, 0. S., A. G. O., the
various companies of the regiment left their home stations
and reported to me at Camp Glenn, near Wrightsville, and
were then reported to the brigade commander.
The strength of the regiment as shown by the June report
was as follows:
Field and Staff 16 com., 6 non-com.
( !onipany A 3 com.. 42 enlisted.
< 'ompany B '•'> com., 38 enlisted.
( 'ompany (' .'! com.. 43 enlisted.
Company I> 3 com.. 40 enlisted.
( 'ompany E ."> com.. .">1 enlisted.
Company F 3 com., 39 enlisted.
< ompany (4 .*'. com.. 35 enlisted.
< ompany II ."> com.. 44 enlisted.
( 'ompany I ."! com.. 4." enlisted.
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Company K :; coin., 4:: enlisted.
< Company I :; com., 40 enlisted.
Company M :: com.. 40 enlisted.
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Of these there reported at camp:
b'ield and stair K; com., 6 non-coin.
• Company A :: com.. 38 enlisted.
Company I! :; com.. 38 enlisted.
Company C :: com.. 39 enlisted.
( Jompany D :; com.. 38 enlisted.
Company E :; com.. 50 enlisted.
Company F 2 com., 38 enlisted.
Company <; 3 com.. :;-! enlisted.
< 'ompany 11 :; com.. 40 enlisted.
Company I 2 com., 35 enlisted.
( Company K , com.. 41 enlisted.
Company 1 3 com.. 40 enlisted.
< Jompany M 3 cum., 38 enlisted.
Band 20
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Of the service at eamp but little can be said, as its duration
was short.
Sonic effort was made at target-practice, though all the
companies did not serve a tour at the range. The small score
made thereat emphasizes the necessity of closer attention to
this duty. It is hoped this defect may be remedied.
The conduct of the regiment was good, and leads me to be-lieve
that both officers and men are alive to the stigma which
turbulent members can bring to their command and are deter-mined
to rout out that element.
The sanitary condition of the camp was somewhat ham-pered
by the near vicinity of the private game preserve on
the east, the fence of which was located about two feet in rear
of the company kitchens, offering the temptation to throw
garbage beyond it, and therefore outside the reach of police
parties. The location of the sinks was more convenient than
heretofore, and yet that presented the difficulty of being
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within the cover of the woods, shielded from sight by a brush-heap
which permitted those who would to disregard the safe-guards
which we sought to throw around the healthful condi-tion
of the camp. I would most earnestly recommend that the
practice in vogue in the Regular Army be established with
our encampments, which will educate the men to the proper
observance of this most essential feature of camp life.
The Commissary Department was more ably administered
than the year previous, and leads me to believe that we will
reach a satisfactory service of this branch of the establish-ment.
In connection with this I beg to recommend that the
full army ration be issued, or made to include at least beans
and jam, as this would add materially to the present issue.
There was a shortage of tents, partly by reason of the fact
that the appurtenances were not intact. This was explained
later, when, in going over the lines of the tract of land on
which the cam]) was located, I found the surveyor had used the
tent-pins to mark the lines.
The equipment of the regiment is fairly complete with the
exception of canteens for two or three of the companies, and
overcoats for all save one or two ; the latter it seems to me to be
useless to issue, as they are seldom used and represent merely
a waste. They might be kept on hand at the arsenal for use
in case of emergency, say an average of ten to the company.
They can be kept better at the arsenal than at the various
company armories. In some instances canteens are reported
unserviceable; this, I doubt not, will be remedied at the next
visit of the Inspector General. One company only shows the
condition of their uniforms to be bad. I presume this will be
remedied also at the next inspection.
I would recommend that some system of requisition be de-termined
upon and enforced regarding the issue of supplies
in order that the companies may be kept equipped and the
work at the arsenal be relieved of congestion.
The need for an examining board before which officers may
appear is a very urgent one. One incapable officer will do
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more to retard the progress of an organization than ten men
can combat.
1 1 is gratifying to note the few changes in the line, which
is indicative of the fact that we are getting nun who are there
for the accomplishment of some purpose and not to l>e mere
figure-heads.
During the year I found it for the best interest of the
service to transfer the headquarters of the band from Etocky
Mount to Tarboro.
The Guard has suffered a severe blow through the request
of General Woodruff for relief from duty with us. His serv-ices
were invaluable; acquaintance with him an inspiration
to all.
Respectfully,
H. Churchill Beagaw,
Colonel Secmul Infantry.
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REPORT OF THIRD INFANTRY
State of North Carolina,
Headquarters Third Infantry N. C. X. G.,
Reidsville, December 1, 1905.
To the Adjutant General of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. G.
Sir:—I have the honor of submitting the following report
of Third Infantry for the year ending November 30, 1905 :
The regiment, at present, consists of Field, Staff, and
Band, and eleven companies, as follows
:
Field officers •"»
Commissioned staff officers ' In
Non-commissioned staff officers i'»
Band, Raleigh enlisted men 28
Company B, Raleigh officers 3. enlisted men 50
Company C. Henderson officers 3, enlisted men 46
Company I), Louisburg officers 3, enlisted men 43
Company E, Oxford officers :'., enlisted men 47
Company F, Franklinton officers 3, enlisted men 4.">
Company G, Reidsville officers 3, enlisted men 46
Company H. Warrenton officers :'., enlisted men 50
Company I. Burlington officers 3. enlisted men 48
Company K, Raleigh officers 3, enlisted men 44
Company L. Greensboro officers 3, enlisted men 55
Company M, Sanford officers 3. enlisted men 40
Field officers .-. 5
Commissioned staff officers 10
Non-commissioned staff officers 10
Band, enlisted men 28
Company commissioned officers 33
( 'oinpany enlisted men 540
•
Total 626
By Special Orders, No. 15, April 29, L905, Companies
A and D of Durham, not having complied with the require-ments
of the law, through the recommendation of the In-spector
General, were disbanded.
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By Special Orders, No. L6, Third Infantry Band, Reids-ville,
having failed to comply with the requirements of the
laws of the North Carolina National Guard, through the
recommendation of the Enspector General, was disbanded.
In accordance with General Orders, No. 6, issued May
22, L905, Louisburg Rifles having complied with the Law
governing admission into the North Carolina National Guard,
were accepted, and designated as Company D.
In accordance with General Orders No. 7, issued may 29th,
Third Infantry Band of Raleigh was accepted. This still
leaves a vacancy of one company, caused by the disbandmenl
of Company A of Durham.
In obedience to General Orders No. 9, from Adjutant Gen-eral's
Headquarters, and General Orders No. 1, from Brigade
Headquarters, ordering the Second and Third Infantry into
camp ar Wrightsville, from July 20th to 25th, inclusive, we
left our home stations on the morning of the 20th and re-turned
on I he evening of the 26th.
On our arrival at Wrightsville, ''Camp Glenn," I was
furnished with a plan of the camp. Upon the arrival of the
troops at camp each company was required to pitch their
tents. Those who arrived that afternoon, or before dark that
evening, succeeded in getting in fair shape for the night ; but
those companies which arrived after dark, never having had
any drilling in "tent-pitching," and owing to the fact that it
was raining, had very poor shelter for the night, and many of
the tents were misplaced or used by the other companies.
During the next day this matter was adjusted so that the offi-cers
and men of all companies had sufficient quarters.
During the encampment both commissioned officers and
enlisted men seemed to make greater efforts to obey orders ami
comply with their duties than ever before.
Owing to the fact that all passing in and out of camp, for
both regiments, was at one point, made it difficult to maintain
good order at this place. As a rule the enlisted men were
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orderly and quiet, with very little drunkenness, though there
was an open bar-room just outside of the camp all the time.
Having two enlisted men killed and two others severely
wounded en route home from our last encampment, I issued
special orders to all commanding officers of troops, just
before going into camp, calling their attention to the matter
concerning the behavior of their several commands. On my
return to Greensboro one of the railroad officials told me "that
in all his past experience in moving troops, he had never seen
a more orderly set of men, and that their behavior was all
that could be expected from any set of passengers."
I think it is well for us to have brigade encampments when-ever
we can, and the larger the better for all regiments. I
feel that we derived special benefits while under the command
of our efficient commander, General J. F. Armfield.
During the year it wTas not necessary that any of the com-panies
should be ordered out on account of riots or any dis-orders,
but if they had been, judging from the past, they
would have quickly responded.
The following Field, Staff and companies participated in
the parade on the day on which the President visited our State
Fair: Colonel J. X. Craig, Lieutenant Colonel S. W. Minor,
Major J. J. Bernard, Major R, M. Albright, Captain It. W.
Morphis; Company B of Raleigh, commanded by Captain
W. F. Moody; Company F of Franklinton, commanded by
Captain I. H. Kearney; Company I of Burlington, com-manded
bty Captain C. Brown Cox ; Company K of Raleigh,
commanded by Captain V. D. Stronach ; Company L of
Greensboro, commanded by Captain F. P. Hobgood, Jr., and
Third Infantry Band of Raleigh.
Other company commanders said they would take their
companies, provided I issued orders to that effect; but owing
to the fact that it was a voluntary movement, no orders were
issued from these headquarters.
It is a very easy matter for us all to do certain things when
we are well paid for them. Besides being at considerable
expense, and receiving no compensation for their time or
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services, which they knew would be the fuse, ii being entirely
;i voluntary act on their part, these several commands arc to
be commended. In this connection I wish to express to them
iiiv appreciation of their services. While none received
money pay, I think all thai attended were well repaid for
their time and trouble in helping to render honors to our
President.
REMARKS.
1 think there is a marked improvement in 1113- command
since my last report. The commissioned officers, as a rule,
are men of fine character and ability, and there is a great im-provement
in the personnel of the enlisted men of the regi-ment
To any of those who have failed to do their duty to
their equals or superiors, and have not helped to advance the
best interests of the regiment, I extend to them my sympathy,
and to all those who have stood to their post, at all times and
under all circumstances, to them I wish to extend my heartfelt
appreciation.
To the Adjutant General and his department, and to the
beads of the several other departments, I wish to extend my
thanks and appreciation for all the courtesies shown us dur-ing
the year; also to General Armfield, our brigade com-mander,
for Ins advice and instruction, especially while in
camp.
1 feel that in the resignation and retirement of Brigadier
Genera] Carle A. Woodruff the State has lost the services of
an efficient officer, and to him T wish to express my thanks
for the many kindnesses he has shown, and instruction
given me.
Very respectfully,
J. K Craig,
Colonel Third Infantry N. 0. N. G.
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State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 2. Kaleigh, February 2, 1905.
The events of the past year have developed the fact that the disci-pline
of the National Guard of this State is not of the required stand-ard.
The following is therefore published for the information and
guidance of all concerned :
discipline in general.
Under the term military discipline is included every systematic
means for insuring the following results :
1. Unhesitating obedience in strict enforcement of military law and
orders, and a careful observance of the respect and courtesy necessary
and customary between the branches and grades of the military estab-lishment.
2. The health, safety and comfort of troops.
3. Care and accountability for public property.
4. Information, in the most concise form, sho'wing at stated times,
or on demand, the strength, condition and situation of forces and sup-plies.
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5. Uniformity in matters of detail and correspondence.
Neglect in applying the means which may attain these ends is
breach of discipline.
The commanding officer of a regiment, battalion, battery or com-pany
is responsible for the instruction, appearance, discipline and
efficiency of his command, and he is also in a great measure respon-sible
for its civil and social tone.
Commanding officers are required to have their non-commissioned
officers properly instructed, and to see that they are obeyed and re-spected
by the men.
Officers and soldiers shall be considered on duty whenever assem-bled
in the headquarters or armories of their regiments or companies,
when traveling to and from encampments or other places of rendez-vous,
and will obey the orders of any superior present, the same as
upon any duty required by law or orders. Upon entering the drill-room,
or any other room connected with an armory, soldiers will be
held to a quiet, orderly and respectful conduct, such to continue until
they depart therefrom.
It is the duty of all officers (commissioned and non-commissioned)
to restrain those under their control from violations of the civil laws,
and to aid in bringing the guilty to justice. Many men imagine that
when they are in the uniform of a soldier they are privileged char-acters
and can do about as they please and are exempt from any civil
law. Let this be farthest from the mind of the Guardsmen of this
State, as you are not only subject to punishment under the civil law
for any breach thereof, but you arc also subject to punishment under
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the military law. Always remember that the National Guardsman
represents the law of his State and country and should set the proper
example by strictly conforming to all its provisions.
By order of the Commander in ('hid':
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
Official:
Alfred Williams,
Assistant Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina.
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. ::. Raleigh, February 2, 1905.
I. The annual inspection of the National Guard of this State will
be made during the months of March and April, at the stations and
on the dates below named, as far as practicable :
March 7, Wilmington, at night.
S, Clinton, in the afternoon.
9, Rocky Mount, in the afternoon.
10, Tarboro, in the afternoon.
1(>. Washington, at night.
11. Edenton, at night.
14. Warrenton, in the afternoon.
l."i. Henderson, at night.
16, Oxford, in the afternoon.
17, Franklinton, in the afternoon.
2(i. Fayetteville, at night.
21. Lumber Bridge, in the afternoon.
22, Maxton, in the afternoon.
2.°,. Wilson, at night.
24, Goldsboro, at night.
25. Kinston, in the afternoon.
April 3, Burlington, at night.
" 4. Greensboro, at night.
5, Winston, fi.t night.
" (!, Mount Airy, in the afternoon.
8. Reidsville, at night.
Id, Lexington, at night.
11. Salisbury, at night.
12. Concord, in the afternoon.
13. Shelby, in the afternoon.
14. Charlotte, at night.
15. Statesville. at night.
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April 17, Hickory^ at night.
18, Waynesville, at night.
19, Asheville, at night.
20, Durham, at night.
21, Raleigh, at night.
22, Sanford, at night.
Immediate and thorough preparation for this inspection should be
made by all officers and enlisted men of the Guard.
Timely notice is given, that all interested may be fully prepared.
No men not regularly enlisted will be presented for inspection. On
the arrival of the Inspector the commanding officer of the organiza-tion
will submit a roster of his command and his descriptive book,
that the men may be personally verified if necessary.
Field and staff officers residing at the stations named will report
in person, uniformed, to the inspecting officer.
The uniform for inspection will be dress, or khaki, according to the
weather conditions at date of inspection, with campaign hats, leg-gings,
and field equipment, excepting blanket bags or blanket rolls,
the equipment to be worn as prescribed in Circular No. <i. State of
North Carolina, July 22, 1904.
All unserviceable stores must be separated from the serviceable
and the different articles arranged so as to be inspected without
trouble. Armories should be in condition to pass inspection for clean-liness,
and lockers, packing boxes, etc., should be clean and tidy.
Company record books, files of orders and miscellaneous papers will
be conveniently arranged for inspection.
This inspection must be completed before April 30, 1905, and report
thereof rendered as soon thereafter as possible.
Brigadier General Carle A. Woodruff, U. S. Army, retired, has been
designated to accompany the inspecting officer, for the purpose of
making the inspection required, under the provisions of Section 14 of
the Act of Congress, approved January 21, 1903.
II. The annual inspection of the Naval Brigade will be made at
times most convenient to the Inspector General, who will give timely
notice of same.
III. The books and vouchers of the Paymaster General will be au-dited
and all property in charge of the Quartermaster General and
Chief of Ordnance will be inspected by the Inspector General at the
end of the fiscal year.
By order of the Commander in Chief
:
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Official: Adjutant General.
Alfred Williams.
Assistant Adjutant General.
Adjutant General,. L03
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
6] m:i;ai. Orders No. 4. Raleigh, February 15, 1905.
The instructions for conducting correspondence and keeping the
records by the organized militia and volunteer forces of the ! uited
States, published by the War Department, Washington, March 12,
H)U4, are adopted for the Information and guidance of the National
Guard pf this state, and a strict compliance therewith is hereby
ordered.
Official letters must net he written upon small pieces of paper, nor
on paper having the printed headings of business firms, hut on paper
of the standard size, viz.. about 10^ inches long by 8 inches in width.
Should organizations desire to use official paper having the desig-nation
of their respective organization printed thereon, the sugges-tions
on page <i of said instructions, under the subject "The Business
Office," must he complied with.
With reference to the subject "Letters Received," the following is
ordered: Continuous numbers, beginning with the first and termina-ting
with the last entry for the year, should he attached to the entries
iu the book and placed upon the papers: that is. the first letter re-ceived
each year is No. 1. Communications should be successively
entered in the order of their receipt.
A copy of every order issued by a company commander must be
mailed to his regimental commander, and in like manner a copy of
every order or circular emanating from the headquarters of the brig-ade,
or that of regiments, or from the office of the Quartermaster
General, or from that of the chiefs of other departments of the staff,
must be sent to this office.
Whenever it becomes necessary for the Quartermaster General to
issue orders regarding the care and preservation of public property,
under the provisions of General Orders No. 4, this office, series of
1004, such orders will be transmitted through regimental command-ers,
who will require immediate compliance therewith.
By order of the Commander in Chief:
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Official: Adjutant General.
Alfred Williams.
Assistant Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office .Adjutant General.
General. Orders No. 5. Raleigh, May 1, 1905.
I. In future all officers of the personal and general staff of the
Commander in Chief will, while traveling with him, or attending him
in public, wear the appropriate uniform.
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II. Staff officers who are not yet properly uniformed and equipped,
will proceed at once to procure the necessary outfits, as prescribed by
regulations.
By order of the Commander in Chief
;
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Official
:
Adjutant General.
Alfred Williams,
Ass is) mit Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 6. Raleigh, May 22, 1905.
The High Point Rifles, High Point, N. C, and the Louisburg Rifles,
Louisburg, N. C. having complied with the law governing admission
to the North Carolina National Guard, is accepted, and designated
Company M, First Infantry, and Company D, Third Infantry, respec-tively.
By order of the Commander in Chief
:
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Official
:
Adjutant General.
Alfred Williams,
Assistant Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 7. Raleigh, May 29, 1905.
The Raleigh Military Band, having complied with the law govern-ing
admission to the National Guard of North Carolina, is accepted
and designated Third Infantry Band.
By order of the Commander in Chief:
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Official: Adjutant General.
Alfred Williams,
Assistant Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 8. Raleigh, June 1, 1905.
I. The Court of Inquiry, of which Colonel Walker Taylor, Pay-master
General N. C. N. G., is president, instituted by Special Orders
No. 5.S. this office, dated December 28, 1904. called at the request of
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Colonel J. N. Craig, Third infantry, x. c. x. G., to investigate the
accident of August 19th last, resulting in the killing and wounding of
certain soldiers of Company A. Third Infantry, X. ('. X. G., so far
only as said Colonel Craig may ho connected therewith, having con-sidered
the evidence in connection with the ease, has reported its find-ings
and opinion, as hereinafter stated.
1- ENDINGS.
1st. That Colonel .1. X. Craig, Third Infantry. X. C. N. G., properly
executed General Orders No. 13, Headquarters First Brigade, X. ('.
X. G.. Camp Lee, Morehead city. x. C, August 18, 1904, as to break-ing:
camp.
I'd. That the above-mentioned order (G. O. No. 1.". i was the only
order, either written or verbal, issued in this connection.
OPINION.
That Colonel J. X. Craig, Third Infantry. X. C. X. G.. is not guilty
of dereliction of duty and is in no manner responsible for the acci-dent,
under date of August 19, 1904. to the men of Company A of bis
regiment.
II. The following are the orders of the Executive Department in
this case
:
State of North Carolina,
Executive Department,
Raleigh, January 12, 1905.
The proceedings, findings and opinion of the Court of Inquiry are
approved. R. B. Glenn,
Governor and Commander in Chief.
III. The Court of Inquiry, of which Colonel Walker Taylor. Pay-master
General X. C. X. G., is president, is hereby dissolved.
By order of the Commander in Chief:
T. R. ROBERTSON,
Official: A<1 infant General.
Alfred Williams.
Assistant Adjutant General.
State of North Carolixa.
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 0. Raleigh. June 2, 1905.
I. The annual encampment of tbe North Carolina National Guard
for the current year will lie held at tbe following times and places:
First Infantry and Battery A—August 3d to August 8th, both inclu-sive,
at Charlotte.
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Second and Third Infantry—July 2Uth to July 25th, both inclusive,
at Wrigntsville.
II. Each company is required iu attend camp with at least seventy-live
per cent, of its actual membership, and a failure in this respect
will cause a forfeiture of the usual annual appropriation. Substitutes
or men not regularly enlisted will under no circumstances be carried
to camp.
III. The uniform to be worn in camp will be the khaki, which is to
be worn traveling to and from camp, and will lie the habitual dress
while in camp. For drills and general use within camp limits, khaki
trousers and khaki shirts will be worn. The wearing of civilian
clothing or uniforms other than above, or a mixture of uniforms, is
strictly prohibited, and regimental and company commanders will not
permit their men to carry unnecessary baggage. Uniforms must not
be worn by unauthorized persons.
IV. Kitchens, cooking utensils and mess halls will be provided.
V. Officers will be expected to subsist themselves, and mounted
officers to furnish their own mounts.
VI. The Quartermaster General is charged with the preparation of
the camps and the construction of the necessary conveniences for the
instruction and comfort of the troops : also the transportation of
same to and from camp.
VII. Rations will be purchased by the Quartermaster General and
issued with the assistanc