Cost of Clothing and Equippage

Pvt.Shattuck

Sergeant Major
Joined
Oct 8, 2011
Location
St Augustine, FL
This is a price list from the 16th NY Vol Regt collection at St Lawrence University.



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Soon after his arrival as a replacement in September of 1862, my ancestor's pay was docked 34 cents for a "destroyed canteen."
To compare, a top quality Federal frock coat for a re-enactor runs about $450 today, as opposed to the $7.21 original price. A double bag knapsack is $250, a domet flannel issue shirt is about $125, as is a quality forage cap.
 
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