Alan J. PittsLegislationFri Feb 23 11:12:20 2001 Here's the relevant legislation:CHAP. LXXII.--An Act to organize Battalions of Sharp Shooters.April 21, 1862. Battalions of sharp shooters. How to be armed. Commissioned officers appointed by the President. Also field and staff officers. The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact, That the Secretary of War may cause to be organized a battalion of sharp shooters for each brigade, consisting of not less than three nor more than six companies, to be composed of men selected from the brigade or otherwise, and armed with long range muskets or rifles, said companies to be organized, and the commissioned officers therefor appointed by the President, by and with the advice, and consent of the Senate. Such battalion shall constitute parts of the brigades to which they belong, and shall have such field and staff officers as are authorized by law for similar battalions, to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.May be armed with long range muskets, etc., in the hands of troops. Proviso. SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That for the purpose of arming the said battalion, the long range muskets and rifles in the hands of the troops, may be taken for that purpose: Provided, the Government has not at its command a sufficient number of approved long range rifles or muskets, wherewith to arm said corps. APPROVED April 21, 1862. You may recall that someone asked about Hawkins' Battalion a couple of weeks back. I'm unaware of many battalions being organizaed like this; none in the ANV.When did Whitworths find their way to the Army of Tennessee?Whitworths — Hayes Lowe, Fri Feb 23 13:08