FOR THE

FIELD SERVICE OF THE U. S. CAVALRY
IN TIME OF WAR.

BY

GEO. B. MCCLELLAN,

MAJOR-GENERAL U. S. ARMY.

TO WHICH IS ADDED,

THE BASIS OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE U. S. CAVALRY, FROM
THE AUTHORIZED TACTICS;

INCLUDING THE FORMATION OF REGIMENTS AND SQUADRONS, THE DUTIES
AND POSTS OF OFFICERS, LESSONS IN THE TRAINING
AND USE OF THE HORSE;

Illustrated by Numerous Diagrams, with the Signals and Calls now in Use.

ALSO,

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFICERS AND NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ON
OUTPOST AND PATROL DUTY.

WITH

A DRILL FOR THE USE OF CAVALRY AS SKIRMISHERS,

Mounted and Dismounted.

FULLY ILLUSTRATED.

PHILADELPHIA:

J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO.