Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac
Camp Near Knoxville Md Oct 9th1862
Circular
An inspection will be made on the 14th of the present month to ascertain that Division Ordnance Officers have suplied themselves with the amount required by a former Circular viz:—
250 rounds per gun for Artillery, including
what is carried in the amunition chests—
140 rounds per man for Infantry—60 on the
person—80 in reserve—
40 rounds of Carbine Amunition for Cavalry
36 do. pistol—
By command of
Maj General McClellan
(signed) James A Hardee
Lieut Col. A.D.C. &
Head Quarters 12th Army Corps A.A.A.General
near Sandy Hook Md. Oct 9th 1862
Official:
S E Pittman
Lieut & AAAGeneral
Head Quarters. 2d Division
12th Army Corps Oct 13th 1862
Official:
C. P Horton
Capt & A.A.General
[verso]
Circular from Hd Qrs. Army of
the Potomac near Knoxville Md
Oct. 9th 1862. giving notice of
an inspection on the 14th to see if
there is the proper amt. of reserve
ammunition.
Received, Oct. 13/62