21 November 1861: “1 Woolen Blanket 2.95″

Item description:  Henry K. White, 23rd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, lists the cost of several clothing items, necessary during the onset of winter in Massachusetts.

Henry K. White was mustered into the 23rd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on 21 September 1861. He served both in the infantry and in the regimental band through the invasion of Roanoke Island; the Union occupation of New Bern, N.C.; and the campaign against Richmond, Va., in 1864.

Item  transcription:

1 Woolen Blanket      2.95

1 Over Coat                7 20

2 Dress Coats              13 42

2 Blouses                     4 78

2 pr Shirts                    1 76

2 “” Drawers               1 00

5 “” Stockings             1 30

1 pr. Shoes                  1 94

2 Caps                         1 26

1 pr. Drawers                 50

4”” Pants                     12 12

Item citation: From folder 1 of the Henry K. White Diaries #5013-zSouthern Historical Collection, The Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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