Need some help (14th South Carolina)

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Re: Need some help (14th South Carolina)

Drawn at Camp Butler ( 1 Oct 1864 ) by Major H. H. Harper

Co. I 14th SC

Special Request 40


22 Army Tents

12 Camp Kettles

4 Hatchets

9 Spades

10 Mess Pans

4 Axes

Justification: The men have to cut their own wood and the axes on hand are worn out. We need the shovels and spades for policing the camp.

Issued by C. H. Suber A. Quartermaster, C. S. Army

Supplies issued near Orange Court House 14 Nov 1863 Co, 14th SC

2 pair of shoes - at $10

3 blankets $10

1 blanket (crumb)

4 blankets

18 pair pants at $12 1/4

3 jackets

17 shirts

3 woolen shirts

26 pair drawers

1 pair shoes

For QM stores 13 Jan 1864 Camp near Orange Court House

2 pair pants

2 pair drawers

2 jackets

11 pairs shoes

1 axe and hatchet

2 overcoats

From 2 March 1862 , issued near Tometly, SC

33 coats

39 pair pants

22 English shoes

2 mess pans

15 cotton socks

3 camp kettles

Issued viz. J. G. Baskin, Lieut. 14th SC
Retrieved off Microfilm 267. Roll 270 14th SC Inf (A- Bo.) S. C. Archives Confederate Soldier Records.

Attached picture: Major Henry H. Harper, 14th SC.

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Re: Need some help (14th South Carolina)

Thanks Greg! GREAT stuff.

I notice they were issued English shoes too at one point. Would these by the blutcher type shoes? Anyone?

Neill: Thank you for pointing out about the hemp jean not being used in SC. It's all very interesting stuff! Your help with SC frock details is very helpful, and much appreciated.

[sepoy1857]

Re: Need some help (14th South Carolina)

Hi William

I'll post the answer to your PM here just in case someone else is looking for the same info. It is:

Brassy's History of Uniforms: American Civil War Confederate Army by Ron Field; copyright 1998 Brassy's (UK) LTD. ISBN 1-85753-218-X

Not sure exactly how accurate it is. You can find it I think at Amazon, Borders, and maybe on Ebay cheap too (?). Hope that helps!