A substantial quantity of whiskey was found by the Confederates during their invasion of the north in the summer of 1863. On one occasion 20 barrels were discovered, and in another instance 66 barrels were confiscated from a distillery. Considerable amounts were seized in larger towns like Chambersburg and York. The provost guard would generally take charge of the booze, which would be placed under the control of the Quartermaster or the Commissary departments of the respective commands for subsequent distribution to the troops. However, a number of soldiers discovered smaller caches and might try to keep their good fortune to themselves or share it with comrades. The divisions of Hood and McLaws were issued a gill of whiskey upon crossing the Potomac, and the Louisiana "Tigers" received a half pint ration on 26 June. "Extra Billy" Smith's brigade of Virginians had a "merry drunk" for nearly two days. Captain Parker's battery was issued a ration on 27 June, but he refused to accept any more. The obvious reason, as in all of the above cases, was that discipline tended to break down. Fights would break out, and marching columns became unruly mobs that straggled badly. Such impairment was not welcomed by the higher command. Sobriety was generally enforced on the eve of battle, although clearly some men entered the fight with alcohol in their canteens.