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Quartermaster, Co,E, 42nd Regt.
Besides being Secretary of Co. E, 42nd Regt., I am also Quartermaster. This morning a fellow Bucktail dropped off two foot lockers of uniforms, belts, cap boxes, etc. and 7 muzzleloaders; some two-band and some three-band.
I have a man's work ahead of me: The uniforms need cleaning and airing on the clothes line, the leather needs saddle soap and a bit of polish. The brass needs a bit of Brasso and the guns need attention. I would say they are a bit better than "Condemmed Stores." I need to put linseed oil on the stocks and a bit of brushing to the .58 caliber bores to get them into condition followed by a bit of oiling of locks and bores.
I cast .58 caliber Minies and will test these Company rifles to see which shoot best. We mostly fire 75 grain 2F Goex blanks, but occasionally we do fire matches and I will be sure our Bucktails will only compete with the best arms on establishment.
Adam
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Adam Helmer
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