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Found this, thought it might be interesting to some. The State of Louisiana bought blankets from A.B. James & Co. of New Orleans and shipped them to Virginia for the use of those Louisiana troops serving in that state. From Footnote.
Aug. 8th 1861
2383 Blankets @ 5 1/2 lb per pair @ $2.50 ea
1249 Blankets @ 6 1/2 lb per pair @ $2.27 ea
728 Blankets @ 7 lb per pair @ $3.12 ea
1151 Blankets @ 7 1/2 to 8 lb per pair @ $3.37 ea
157 Blankets @ 9 to 10 lb per pair @ $3.50 ea
26 Wrapper Blankets @ $2.50 ea
60 Hospital Blankets @ $3.00 ea
Will MacDonald
Aug. 8th 1861
2383 Blankets @ 5 1/2 lb per pair @ $2.50 ea
1249 Blankets @ 6 1/2 lb per pair @ $2.27 ea
728 Blankets @ 7 lb per pair @ $3.12 ea
1151 Blankets @ 7 1/2 to 8 lb per pair @ $3.37 ea
157 Blankets @ 9 to 10 lb per pair @ $3.50 ea
26 Wrapper Blankets @ $2.50 ea
60 Hospital Blankets @ $3.00 ea
Will MacDonald