Knapsack Use In the AOT 1863-1864

[Mississippian]

Re: Knapsack Use In the AOT 1863-1864

Bryant,

Don't forget that Gibson's troops were from the aforementioned State of Louisiana. :)

I'm not saying they weren't issued, but I do find it strange that I don't see them on either QM or Ordnance returns, unless they were just lumped together with regular blankets. I do know that captured federal gum blankets were quite common in both the ANV and AOT.

Oh well, something else to look out for.

Will MacDonald

[Mississippian]

Re: Knapsack Use In the AOT 1863-1864

Not "oilcloths" but a mention of oilcloth: On February 25th 1864 the Lt. Col. of the 3rd Mississippi Infantry bought himself a "Oilcloth Coat" at $40.00 and another 1/2yd piece of oilcloth at $2.50. He bought it from Selma Arsenal.

Will MacDonald

[FloridaConscript]

Re: Knapsack Use In the AOT 1863-1864

From the Mobile Register, April 14 1864:' A blanket and oilcloth twisted into the shape of a boa constrictor, and slung about the shoulders of the soldier, is the right equipment for heavy, rapid marching now".

Above from Entrepot.

[Archie R. Lib]

Re: Knapsack Use In the AOT 1863-1864

Gents, this seems to go against the grain I'm seeing, but if you read "From the Battlefield to the Fiery Cross (Third Tenessee Vols)", you will see (IIRC) a number of references to knapsacks and "packs" as far along as the Atlanta campaign..... Specifically I recall mention of dropping packs prior to Resaca and Kolb's Farm I believe.....

Just throwin it out there.

Keep your powder dry,
Rich