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What impressions need Magee Horter & George Accoutrements? 1--Most but not all troops supplied by the State of Louisiana. They also produced their own at the Baton Rouge Arsenal.We also offer the Baton Rouge Accoutrements Set and individual Baton Rouge items. 2--Any troops supplied from the Confederate Arsenal at Baton Rouge. Could include some early Mississippi units. About 3,000 sets were purchased along with leather and equipment to make distinctive Baton Rouge Arsenal accoutrements. What impressions need Magee & George Accoutrements? 1--You need Magee & George if your unit was issued accoutrements after September 1861 when Horter left the partnership. 2--Any troops who drew accoutrements though the Memphis, Tennessee Ordnance Depot from December 1861 thru June 1862. 3--Every Missouri Confederate soldier from December 1861 to March 1862. Enough accoutrements were purchased that every Missouri soldier, either Confederate or State Guard could have had two sets. |
From June of 1861 until the Fall of 1861 the accoutrements were stamped with the maker's mark Magee, Horter and George. By September of 1861 George Horter dropped out of the firm. This change was reflected in the maker's mark stamped on the products.
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May 9, 1861-Purchased Sides of Bridle Leather for the Baton Rouge Arsenal |
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June 1, 1861-Purchased Saddler's Horses for the Baton Rouge Arsenal |
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August 21, 1861-Sets of accoutrements purchased for the Baton Rouge Arsenal |
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December 20, 1861 Magee & George items purchased |
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