... be glad if he would give his personal attention to the matter, as he has acquaintance with such things. J. E. Thomas, keeper of the public arms at New Berne, made an inventory July 5th, aided by Colonel John D. Whitford , and found 1,648 muskets in order, 42 of which had never been packed; also 157 horse pistols and 120 sabres; also large quantities of infantry and cavalry equipments, also, a cannon. He said that ...