GENERAL ORDERS, No. 39. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, April 26, 1884. The 4th Regiment of Cavalry (except the Troop stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas) and the 6th Regiment of Cavalry will exchange stations, the movement to commence not later than June 1, 1884. I..The commanding generals Divisions of the Pacific and the Missouri will assign the respective regiments coming into their commands to stations as soon as practicable after the receipt of this order. II.. The movement will be made by marching, except the Troops of the 6th Cavalry that may be assigned to Fort Lewis, Colorado; these will be transported by rail from such points as may be deemed most economical. III..The columns during the movement will be provided with necessary supplies at convenient stations on the contiguous railroads. IV..As far as practicable, all regimental, troop, and the authorized allowance of officers' baggage will be shipped by rail from initial points to the new stations of the different detachments of each regiment. V.. Further details will be arranged by the commanding generals Divisions of the Missouri and the Pacific, due regard being paid to economy by requiring, as far as practicable, the simultaneous arrival of columns at such points as they may designate for the exchange of wagon transportation. BY COMMAND OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL SHERIDAN: OFFICIAL: R. C. DRUM, GENERAL ORDERS, No. 40. } HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, April 28, 1884. By direction of the Secretary of War the annexed Form No. 7, Subsistence Department, is substituted for that published in the Regulations (pp. 761, 762). BY COMMAND OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL SHERIDAN: OFFICIAL: R. C. DRUM, Adjutant General. |