1861. 98p

The documents detail the organization of volunteer forces for public defense and establish regulations for the appointment and pay of army officers in the Confederate States during the Civil War. It outlines the composition of various military units, including infantry, cavalry, and artillery, specifying the number of officers and enlisted personnel in each. The act also grants the President authority over military operations and the ability to receive arms from states for the defense effort.

Appropriations are allocated for the Navy's support, purchase of arms, and various military expenses, including subsistence stores and ordnance services. The funding covers the preservation of public buildings, barracks, and ordnance stores, as well as the purchase of horses, mules, and forage. Additionally, positions are created in the quartermaster and medical departments to support the logistical and healthcare needs of the military forces.

Specific provisions are made for the organization of military units, such as light batteries and regiments of infantry and cavalry, detailing the composition of officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted personnel in each unit. The act also addresses the appointment of sergeants-major and adjutants within regiments, as well as the equipment and structure of light batteries. Overall, the documents provide a comprehensive framework for the military operations and personnel management in the Confederate States during the Civil War.