Harper's Ferry, October 10, 1859.
General Orders No. 1.
ORGANIZATION
The divisions of the provisional army and the coalition are hereby established as follows:
1—Company.
A company will consist of fifty-six privates, twelve non-commissioned officers, (eight corporals, 4 sergeants) three commissioned officers, (two lieutenants, a captain,) and a surgeon.
The privates shall be divided into bands or messes of seven each numbering from one to eight, with a corporal to each, numbered like his band.
Two bands shall comprise a section. Sections shall be numbered from one to four. A sergeant shall be attached to each section and numbered like it.
Two sections shall comprise a platoon. Platoons will be numbered one and two, and each commanded by a lieutenant designated by like number.
2—Battalion.