S.C. Rickards and Company, fl. 1861-1865 The Soldier's Camp Companion
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08442.06 Author/Creator: S.C. Rickards and Company, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Broadside Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 broadside Height: 45.5 cm, Width: 30.5 cm Order a Copy
Title continues: "Containing the most important information in relation to the Soldiers' Duty, Pay, Rations, Allowances, County (in money and Land), how to apply for it, who is entitled to it, &c. Compiled from the late U S Laws, with Advices and Hints on Camp Life, from an Old Campaigner." Provides practical advice for staying comfortable and healthy during the Civil War. Describes recipes. Discusses cleanliness and dealing with injuries and wounds. Also discusses pay and rations, and how to obtain them.
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