Sorry to take so long to reply, guys. Right at the moment, I'm stuck using a library computer, and with work, and what little bit of a home life I have(mostly taken up by family medical problems,namely one with diabetes and one with alziemers) I only get to use it once or twice a week.
Anyhow, first a big thanks to St. George and Pitspitr for the assist. A lot of good information thats a big help. But I do have a couple more questions.
First-St George: You mentioned that the Saddler Sergeant rank was authorized until 1899, when it was replaced by a Saddler that only wore the round knife insignia. But what about the saddlers that worked under them? Did they wear any special insignia? From what I understand, a saddler was given the same rank and status as a corporal(15 Dollars a month), did they just wear the round knife, round knife/corporal stripes, or was there just no special insignia uniform to set them apart. (Figure could just do a saddler if there were onlly 10 Saddler Sergeants).
Second-Pitspitr: If you could either post that inventory list, or if I can arrange something with you to get a copy, it would be greatly appreciated.(I'd like to have pictures,but unfortunately living here in Illinois, I doubt I'll be inyour area anytime soon. Plus I don't know of any Frontier forts in the area, other than Civil War Museums). At least with the listing, I could probably do a web search.
Third for anybody: Does Memoranda 18 show any drawings of a Saddler's Chest for battery wagon, A saddler's tool roll, or a military portable stitching horse made by C.S. Osborne? I found a listing for it on an online auction, but no pictures. Anyone know what one looks like?.
And finally, For additional reference, what about the book"Dictionary of Leather-Working Tools 1700-1950"? I have a lot of antique stores in the area that especially sell old tools, plus I live in an area with a large Amish population.(I've found a few leather tools in the past). Would this be a good book to get.
Sorry about all the questions, gang. But your assistance is greatly appreciated. Hope you all have a good Memorial Day weekend.