Note XXXI-50 — Chapter XXXI · JUDICIAL AND MILITARY. 1887.
Reading edition
Divisions to be commanded by generals of division, brigades by generals of brigade; battalions to have colonels and lieut-colonels; and each company a capt., 1st lieut, 2d lieut, and 2 sub-lieuts, 5 sergeants, and 8 corporals. Brevets were recognized in all grades of commissioned officers, under an executive decree of 1875. Id., Aug. 13, 1875.