The Bayley Haversack

[GAvolunteer]

This haversack confederate haversack belonged to Sgt A. H. Bayley, Co D. (Peyton's Artillery) 18th Virginia Artillery Battalion. This haversack is assosiated with the eastern theater and is made by the Richmond depot. The haversack is made from two layers of fabric. The outer layer is cotton duck painted with a period tarring, the inner layer is made from cotton drill. What is interesting is that the haversack bag is made by had while the strap is machine sewn. This is a perfect example of what the Confederacy did with its limited supply of materials. The strap which would not need to be waterproof is not tarred while the haversack part is. A very functunal haversack.
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Does anyone know what date or time frame these were used/issued?

 

[RNMCSA]

18th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery was organized in June 1862, with men from Norfolk and Alexandria, and Southampton, Isle of Wight, and York counties.In April 1865, the unit was assigned to Barton's Brigade as infantry. It surrendered ar Appomattox with 2 officers and 23 men. Major Mark B. Hardin was in command.
Predecessor unit:
Alexandria Light Artillery was organized in March, 1861, and mustered into Confederate service in April. Was assigned to C.E. Lightfoot's Battalion in the Department of Richmond.
In January, 1864, the company was dismounted and merged into the 18th Battalion Virginia Heavy Artillery. Captains Delaware Kemper and David L. Smoot were its commanders.[

Look here https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/18th_Battalion,_Virginia_Heavy_Artillery_(Confederate)

 

[GAvolunteer]

18th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery was organized in June 1862, with men from Norfolk and Alexandria, and Southampton, Isle of Wight, and York counties.In April 1865, the unit was assigned to Barton's Brigade as infantry. It surrendered ar Appomattox with 2 officers and 23 men. Major Mark B. Hardin was in command.
Predecessor unit:
Alexandria Light Artillery was organized in March, 1861, and mustered into Confederate service in April. Was assigned to C.E. Lightfoot's Battalion in the Department of Richmond.
In January, 1864, the company was dismounted and merged into the 18th Battalion Virginia Heavy Artillery. Captains Delaware Kemper and David L. Smoot were its commanders.[

Look here https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/18th_Battalion,_Virginia_Heavy_Artillery_(Confederate)

That must have been quite an interesting change for him.
so the haversack would be OK for a 1862 immpression.

 

[RNMCSA]

It would appear so and probably through the end of the war. Interestingly Sgt. Bayley is not listed on the roster for Co.D on that page I linked. I believe that is the original roster and does not list all replacements. The haversack is at the MOC Appomattox with his oath of allegance dated 1865. It is hard to read but if I can get the pictures to load Ill post them.

 

[RNMCSA]

He is also identified as a Hospital Steward on the placard so I do not know how long he was with Peytons Battery.

 

[GAvolunteer]

He is also identified as a Hospital Steward on the placard so I do not know how long he was with Peytons Battery.

Cool. I got a repro from an ebayer selling Haversack depot items.

 

[RNMCSA]

Cool. I got a repro from an ebayer selling Haversack depot items.

Nice find

 

[GAvolunteer]

Nice find

What do you know about the haversack depot? Why are they out of bussines and what quality products did they make? I know that this is quite general but I wan to get a feel for the makers of my purchase.
Thankyou, GAvolunteer.

 

[RNMCSA]

What do you know about the haversack depot? Why are they out of bussines and what quality products did they make? I know that this is quite general but I wan to get a feel for the makers of my purchase.
Thankyou, GAvolunteer.

I just know them by reputation and it is very good. I think they used to be an approved vendor on the AC. They were basicly just one guy I think that made quality haversacks and some other painted cloth items and the like. Thats about all I know. Whenever any of his stuff comes up for sell on the AC it goes pretty quick.

 

[GAvolunteer]

I just know them by reputation and it is very good. I think they used to be an approved vendor on the AC. They were basicly just one guy I think that made quality haversacks and some other painted cloth items and the like. Thats about all I know. Whenever any of his stuff comes up for sell on the AC it goes pretty quick.

Thanks----and thats why I got to the Ebay sutlery.

 

[Republican Blues]

Haversack depot was great. They carried some good stuff....I was sad to hear that they took down their shingle......

 

[GAvolunteer]

Haversack depot was great. They carried some good stuff....I was sad to hear that they took down their shingle......

Well their products out lived the company--which is something of an achivement.

 

[GAvolunteer]

My Richmond depot haversack from the Haversack depot.

 

[GAvolunteer]

He is also identified as a Hospital Steward on the placard so I do not know how long he was with Peytons Battery.

The oil cloth feels oily and oils stick to my fingers while the cloth on my tarred ground cloth feels dry.

 

[RNMCSA]

The oil cloth feels oily and oils stick to my fingers while the cloth on my tarred ground cloth feels dry.

That is an indication of the use of a period paint recipe used in its construction. Hang it in a well ventilated area it will dry in time and use. My ground cloth was still tacky when I got it. I assume it also has a strong linseed oil smell.

 

[Delhi Rangers]

What do you know about the haversack depot? Why are they out of bussines and what quality products did they make? I know that this is quite general but I wan to get a feel for the makers of my purchase.
Thankyou, GAvolunteer.

Very high quality stuff. Phil Cavanaugh was the guy who owned and operated Haversack Depot. He was from Texas. I met him at Perryville one time. He also made great shelter halves. If you can get any of his stuff, buy it.

 

[GAvolunteer]

That is an indication of the use of a period paint recipe used in its construction. Hang it in a well ventilated area it will dry in time and use. My ground cloth was still tacky when I got it. I assume it also has a strong linseed oil smell.

It smells just like my tarred g cloth exept my g cloth feels dry (it has been used while the haversack is new.)