Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 [Estimates of camp & garrison equipage for 10,000 men]

GLC00508.08

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GLC#
GLC00508.08-View header record
Type
Documents
Date
January 15, 1861
Author/Creator
Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863
Title
[Estimates of camp & garrison equipage for 10,000 men]
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

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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