Uniform issues for a Wisconsin Soldier from October 1861-April 1863

[Steve Acker]

In the Wisconsin Historical Society, I found the following uniform issue for an unknown soldier. For the student of inflation you’ll notice the price of uniform items going up as the war progressed. For the uniform guys, you’ll enjoy seeing the amount of issue and when issued. Enjoy

“Clothing Received from Uncle Sam”
Date Item Price

1861
Oct. 23rd one cap .63
Oct.26th pr. Pants 3.03
Oct. 26th drawers 1.00
Nov. 27th 1 dress coat 6.71
Nov. 27th 1 overcoat 7.21
1862
Jan. 18th pr. Shoes 1.94
Feb. 27th pr socks .94
March 12th pr. Socks .94
March 18th 1 pr shoes 1.14
May 4th q pr. Shoes 1.14
May 4th hat with trimming 1.98
May 4th pair of pants 3.03
May 19th blouse 2.15
June 18th par pants 3.03
June 18th pr. shoes 1.14
July 1 one shirt .88
July 7th rubber blanket 1.02
Sept. 12th pair of pants 3.03
Sept. 12th pr shoes 1.94
Oct. 18th pr. Socks .26
Oct. 29th shirt .88
Dec. 2nd drawers 1.00
December 2nd trousers 3.03
1863
Jan. 1 shoes 1.43
March 2nd pr. Socks .43
March 8th par shirts 1.46
March 16th shoes 2.06
March 23rd pr socks .64
March 23rd shirt 1.46
March 23rd pants 3.55
April 8th blouse 2.40
April 9th blouse 2.40

Steve Acker

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