I have started doing a little research on rations being issued to CS forces and have come across peas being listed as an issued item. Of course I think it would be safe to assume that they would have been dried.
I have seen reference to federals receiving split peas, and another for CS troop’s receiving cowpeas AKA black eyed peas.
I looked at the Blue and Grey Marching website and seen a reference to Wrights Brigade receiving “48 bushels of peas” during the month of May 1863
The manual How to Feed an Army By United States War Dept. Subsistence Dept. makes reference to peas, but does not state what kind.
My question is what kind of peas they would have received? Is there a type that is more commonly issued than others?
I have seen reference to federals receiving split peas, and another for CS troop’s receiving cowpeas AKA black eyed peas.
I looked at the Blue and Grey Marching website and seen a reference to Wrights Brigade receiving “48 bushels of peas” during the month of May 1863
The manual How to Feed an Army By United States War Dept. Subsistence Dept. makes reference to peas, but does not state what kind.
My question is what kind of peas they would have received? Is there a type that is more commonly issued than others?
Comment