The Cost of War

Here is part of a list I found at the National archives in Waltham MA. It is from the Office of Army Clothing & Equipage New York. 7th july, 1862. It has nothing to do with Camp Cameron, but it is still interesting.

List of Prices of Army Clothing

Uniform hats, without trimings       1.10
with trimings                                   2.00
Forage caps                                        .55
Uniform Coats Private                     6.70
               Jacket calvery                  5.55
Flannel Shirt                                     .75
Boots                                               3.40
Knassack complete                         2.44
Haversack                                          .48
Blankets woolen                             3.00

NARA RG 110/Stack C/ Row 26/ Comp 01/ Shelf 8-3/ Box 4
  


DAN SULLIVAN