Special Order No. 78, April 15, 1864#

Head Quarters 16th Regt. C.d’A. — Brazos Santiago, Texas — April 15 /64

Special Order

No.78

{Extract}

P-1 Company Commanders of A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, & K will turn over to the Commanding Officer of the 16th Infty C.d’A. all ordnance & ordnance property in your possession except such ammunition as will fit the Enfield Rifle Muskets. You will give & receive the proper receipts and invoices for the same.

P-2 The arms & accoutrements must be packed in boxes, oiled, and in a clean condition before delivery; this order will be carried into effect immediately upon official notice being given of the arrival of the new arms and accoutrements.

P-3 You will send in requisitions immediately to the Major Command for Enfield Rifle Muskets, accoutrements, & everything pertaining thereto.

By Order of

Major Gen. H. Tobey

W.M. Patrick

Lt. & Act’g Adj’t

16" Regt, C.d’A.

To Commd’g Officer

Co. “F” 16" Regt.

Corps d’Afrique