Need some help (14th South Carolina)

[Iron Scout]

Scott,

I've only seen one good SC 'issue' type frock; currently no one is offering such a thing but I'd be happy to share info with anyone interested. Anyway, about any domestic wool/cotton mix is acceptable but I'd stay away from wool/hemp as there's zero evidence that this was used in SC. I have numerous copies of bills submitted by the early war contractors in Charleston. One of the favorite textiles was the "Salem jeans" from the Fries (Sp?) Mills in SC.

Eagle buttons are a good choice followed by SC, then civilian and lastly wooden in that order.

Hope this helps.

Neill Rose
PLHA

[SCTiger]

I am working with an approved sutler and hopefully if we could get a decent PEC type frock going for around $275, that would fit the specs for an early war frock.
This would be a great idea for anyone doing an early war SC impression.


I have some 14th SC information, I can post some later. A Mjor Harper was one of the regimental AAQM's.

Greg Deese

[Beaner]

Great,
I'd love to have it.
Dave Prince

[sepoy1857]

Hey Greg

Yeah I'll second that. Anything you might have will be gratefully received! I'd be interested in an early war frock too - $275 is about the right price for me.

Thanks!

[SCTiger]

Supplies drawn by Co. I 14th SC, SC Archives Microfilm for the 14th SC ,

by R.L.W .Caughlin
Asst. QM CS Army,
viz. John Brown , Col. Commdg.

Special Request 40

1 shirt $2.50
1 pair drawers $2.50
1 skillet & lid
6 pair shoes $8.00
2 pair shoes $6.00
4 woolen shirts $5.00
15 pair shoes at $6.00 ea.
1 overcoat $25
1 blanket $9

For the wants of the men
Received at Orange C. H. 14 Nov 1863

I have some earlier receipts I will post later for 1862,

Greg Deese

[SCTiger]

Drawn at Camp Butler ( 1 Oct 1864 ) by Major H. H. Harper

Co. I 14th SC

Special Request 40


22 Army Tents

12 Camp Kettles

4 Hatchets

9 Spades

10 Mess Pans

4 Axes

Justification: The men have to cut their own wood and the axes on hand are worn out. We need the shovels and spades for policing the camp.

Issued by C. H. Suber A. Quartermaster, C. S. Army

Supplies issued near Orange Court House 14 Nov 1863 Co, 14th SC

2 pair of shoes - at $10

3 blankets $10

1 blanket (crumb)

4 blankets

18 pair pants at $12 1/4

3 jackets

17 shirts

3 woolen shirts

26 pair drawers

1 pair shoes

For QM stores 13 Jan 1864 Camp near Orange Court House

2 pair pants

2 pair drawers

2 jackets

11 pairs shoes

1 axe and hatchet

2 overcoats

From 2 March 1862 , issued near Tometly, SC

33 coats

39 pair pants

22 English shoes

2 mess pans

15 cotton socks

3 camp kettles

Issued viz. J. G. Baskin, Lieut. 14th SC
Retrieved off Microfilm 267. Roll 270 14th SC Inf (A- Bo.) S. C. Archives Confederate Soldier Records.

Attached picture: Major Henry H. Harper, 14th SC.

[sepoy1857]

Thanks Greg! GREAT stuff.

I notice they were issued English shoes too at one point. Would these by the blutcher type shoes? Anyone?

Neill: Thank you for pointing out about the hemp jean not being used in SC. It's all very interesting stuff! Your help with SC frock details is very helpful, and much appreciated.

[sepoy1857]

Hi William

I'll post the answer to your PM here just in case someone else is looking for the same info. It is:

Brassy's History of Uniforms: American Civil War Confederate Army by Ron Field; copyright 1998 Brassy's (UK) LTD. ISBN 1-85753-218-X

Not sure exactly how accurate it is. You can find it I think at Amazon, Borders, and maybe on Ebay cheap too (?). Hope that helps!