Sec. 34. Weight of Riders, Harness, Ordnance, Carriages, &c., of a Field battery equipped.
| st. | lb. | ||
| { Riding set of harness, with head-collar and chain | 4 | 8 | |
| { Driver, in marching order (including greatcoat and apron) | 12 | 3 | |
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| Lead | { Total weight carried by riding horse | 16 | 11 |
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| { Off set, with head-collar, chain, &c., and man’s kitt | 5 | 4 | |
| { Riding set of harness, with head-collar and chain | 5 | 0 | |
| { Driver, in marching order (including greatcoat and apron) | 12 | 3 | |
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| Wheel | { Total weight carried by riding horse | 17 | 3 |
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| { Off set of harness, with head-collar, chain, &c., and man’s kitt | 6 | 2 | |
| Mounted N. C. officer’s appointments, including greatcoat, apron, and kitt | 5 | 2 | |
| Non-commissioned officer | 12 | 10 | |
| Total weight carried by horse | 17 | 12 | |
| The average weight of an Artillery horse is 10 cwt. 2 qrs. | |||
| Ordnance, Carriages, and Stores. | |||||||||||||||
| 12-pounder. | 9-pounder. | 24-pounder howitzer. | 12-pounder howitzer. | Light 6-pounder. | |||||||||||
| cwt. qrs. lb. | cwt. qrs. lb. | cwt. qrs. lb. | cwt. qrs. lb. | cwt. qrs. lb. | |||||||||||
| Gun, carriage, and limber | 39 | 2 | 15 | 33 | 1 | 23 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 3 | 11 |
| Side arms, intrenching tools, &c. | 3 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 23 | 3 | 2 | |||||
| Ammunition, &c. | 3 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 16 |
| Total | 44 | 1 | 18 | 38 | 0 | 25 | 38 | 1 | 25 | 29 | 0 | 17 | 27 | 1 | 1 |
| Waggon limber & body, including spare wheel | 19 | 1 | 14 | 19 | 0 | 26 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 18 | 2 | 26 |
| Stores, intrenching tools, spare horse-shoes, &c. | 4 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| Ammunition | 11 | 3 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 8 |
| Total | 35 | 1 | 19 | 34 | 0 | 21 | 33 | 1 | 9 | 31 | 2 | 13 | 33 | 1 | 13 |
Off Leader.
Shaft Harness.
OFF LEADER
R Collar
S The Hames
T The Housing
U The Housing Strap
V Shoulder Link & Hook
W Breast Chains or Links
X Wither Strap
Y Bearing Hook
Z Cantle of Pad
a Sheepskin
b Valise
c Baggage Strap
d Mess Tin
e Do. Strap
f Buckle of Do
g Wooden Canteen
h Forage Cord
i Nose Bag
THE BRIDLE.
SHAFT HARNESS.