Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 [Estimates of camp & garrison equipage for 10,000 men]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00508.08 Author/Creator: Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 15 January 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
List of estimated costs of equipment for 7,500 Infantry, 1,500 Cavalry, and 1000 Artillery according to United States standards. Not in Semmes's hand but with additions by him. Includes items such as knapsacks, bedsacks, hatchets, camp kettles, tents and other equipment. Total cost of $109,436.80. (See 00508.11 regarding Georgia's decision to raise 10,000 troops.)
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