Colby 76: Rations

1862: Talking food with the tent-mates …

Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby (continued):

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REFERENCE LINKS:

• “Fall in for Soup – Company Mess” (Edwin Forbes, c.1876) ~ A look back at soldiers in camp, several years after the war.
• Scene in Camp (Henri Lovie, 1862) ~ These fellows of the 13th IL are well-equipped in their tent…
• Preparing the Mess (Mathew Brady, c.1861-1865?)
•  Capt. Forsyth on a hardtack box…
• ALSO: John Billings’ Hardtack and Coffee provides endless invaluable information about camp life, including fascinating chapters on food and dining…