Cavalry Horses in U S Army Service Describe Costs and Care
The article explains the cavalry service needs only a few horses annually with prices between 120 and 250 dollars. It notes the shift from poor past offers to a modern system of selecting suitable horses, their training at forts or West Point, and the strong bond formed between horse and rider. About 7,000 horses serve, with roughly 10 percent discarded yearly to maintain readiness.
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United States Cavalry Service
Washington
George E. Walsh
Country Gentleman
Selecting Fine Cavalry Horses for the Service at Low Prices
George E. Walsh reports on horse selection for the cavalry, noting prices around 200 dollars for suitable horses. The piece covers ideal traits, veterinary checks, color preferences, age limits, and branding, with horses from Kentucky’s stock blending thoroughbred and trotting lines.
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A fragmented concoction from a desk scene shows hurried dialogue about spelling a costume, writing to a mother, and a nascent unpaid amount. The garbled lines include New Orleans references and a cryptic number 965, suggesting a diary-like transcription with unclear origin and context.
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