A GUIDEBOOK
For 7^th Texas Cavalry
New Recruits

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Haslet, Texas
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A GUIDEBOOK FOR NEW RECRUITS

This guidebook has been prepared for new recruits entering service with the 7^th Texas Cavalry. It is intended to provide orientation for incoming recruits, and familiarize them with all aspects of becoming a mounted or dismounted trooper.

  

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

THE HOBBY OF CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTING............................................................................................................. 1
                Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 1
7^th TEXAS CAVALRY .................................................................................................................................................... 2
                A Little History................................................................................................................................................. 4
                The Pitfalls Of Being “Farby”......................................................................................................................... 6
                Do’s And Don’ts.............................................................................................................................................. 6
                Church................................................................................................................................................................ 8
                7^th Texas Cavalry Cadet Corps........................................................................................................................ 9
UNIFORM GUIDELINES............................................................................................................................................... 10
                Sutlers............................................................................................................................................................... 10
                Shell Jacket...................................................................................................................................................... 11
                Trousers........................................................................................................................................................... 12
                Suspenders...................................................................................................................................................... 13
                Shirts................................................................................................................................................................. 13
                Hats and Caps................................................................................................................................................. 14
                Footwear.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
                                Cavalry Boots.................................................................................................................................. 17
                                Brogans............................................................................................................................................ 18
                Scarves and Ties............................................................................................................................................. 19
                Accoutrements................................................................................................................................................ 19
                                Canteen............................................................................................................................................ 20
                                Cartridge Box, Musket................................................................................................................... 20
                                Cap Pouch (Rifle or Pistol)............................................................................................................ 21
                                Waist Belt........................................................................................................................................ 22
                                Belt Plate (Buckle)........................................................................................................................... 22
                                Holster.............................................................................................................................................. 23
                                Haversack........................................................................................................................................ 24
                                Blanket.............................................................................................................................................. 25
                                Poncho and Gum Blanket.............................................................................................................. 25
                                Saddles and Tack............................................................................................................................ 26
                                Mess Gear........................................................................................................................................ 27
TENTS     ......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
                A-Frame............................................................................................................................................................ 29
                Dog Tent.......................................................................................................................................................... 29
                Shelter-Half...................................................................................................................................................... 30
                Shebang........................................................................................................................................................... 30
WEAPONS...................................................................................................................................................................... 31
                Rifles/Carbines................................................................................................................................................ 31
                Pistols............................................................................................................................................................... 33
                Sabers............................................................................................................................................................... 35
                Knives.............................................................................................................................................................. 35
SAFETY ...........................................................................................................................................................................36
                Firearms............................................................................................................................................................ 36
                Mounted Safety.............................................................................................................................................. 37
SUTLERS......................................................................................................................................................................... 37