brigades, and numbers about 13,000 men.
The regiments comprising it are as follows: First, Second, Third, Fourth,
Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Twenty-second,
Thirty-seventh, Fifty-fifth, Sixty-ninth, Seventy-first, Seventy-ninth,
Ninety-sixth, Washington Grays (cavalry), First Cavalry, Second Cavalry,
and First Artillery. The United States provides the arms and uniforms
when required. These, when furnished by the General Government, are such
as are prescribed by law for the Regular Army. The best regiments,
however, prefer a handsomer dress, and provide their own uniforms. The
city makes an appropriation of $500 per annum for each regiment, for an
armory. The other expenses, such as parades, music, etc., are borne by
the regiment itself. Each regiment has its armory, in which are
deposited its arms and valuable property. An armorer is in charge of the
building, and it is his duty to keep the guns in good order. A
reading-room and library are attached to some of the armories, and are
used as places of social reunion for the members of the command. Drills
are held at stated times, and a rigid discipline is maintained. The men,
as a general rule, are proud of their organizations, and are enthusiastic
in military matters. They are all well drilled, and will compare
favorably with any troops in the world, in both appearance and
efficiency. Nearly all saw service during the late war, and there is not
a regiment but treasures some smoke-begrimed, bullet-rent flag, as its
most precious possession. Out of the 13,000 men comprising the force,
9000 were in the field in active service, at one time during the war, and
the division gave the country 3780 officers for the struggle. The total
force furnished by the city of New York during the war was 100,000 men.
Of these 9000 were killed or wounded, and 37,000 were officers at some
period of the war.

The most popular and efficient regiments are the Seventh, Ninth, and
Twenty-second. The Seventh and Ninth are the best known. The latter has
the finest band in the city, and one of the best in the world.

The parade of the entire division is a sight worth seeing, and always
brings a crowd upon the streets. Every available place for viewing the
march is eagerly sought. The shop-keepers along the route of the
procession find it an easy matter to rent their windows and balconies at
large prices. Even the housetops are filled with spectators, an