Federal Campaigner Company for the Battle Resaca Uniform Guidelines

Thanks to the research done by Scott McKay on the Official 10th Texas History Website, we have a very good idea how the men in the 10th were equipped during the Atlanta Campaign. The guidelines below are based on that research. Items are listed in order of preference. Anyone failing to meet these guidelines may be asked to leave the battalion for the event. Those falling in as part of this Campaigner Battalion agree to follow the guidelines listed below as well as the orders and directions of those placed in leadership positions in the Battalion and Companies forming the Battalion.

General Guidelines:

1. No anachronisms-this includes modern eyeglasses, modern jewelry, wristwatches, etc

2. Smoking and tobacco use should be in period fashion only, such as plug tobacco and pipes when in camp or when with the battalion.

3. Everyone is expected to act in a responsible manner. Excessive drinking, inconsiderate behavior, or illegal substance use will not be tolerated.

4. None period food or drink must be consumed away from the Battalion camp in the sutler area

5. We will be using Hardee's Light Infantry Tactics 1862 Revised

Uniforms:

HEADGEAR:
   1. Civilian slouch hat.
   2. Kepi or cap

SHIRTS:
   1. Civilian shirts

   2. CS Issue Shirt

JACKETS:
   1. Southern Depot Jacket including: Columbus Depot, Atlanta Depot, Mobile Depot, Milledgeville Depot
   2. Single Breasted Frock

   3. Civilian Sack Coat

PANTS:
1. Civilian jean
2. Military Issue

SOCKS:
   1. Civilian socks, particularly hand-knitted cotton or wool
   2. A.O.T Socks,

SHOES:
   1. Confederate Issue Shoes
   2. English shoes or boots
   3. Identified civilian boots
   4. Federal Issue Shoes

Blankets, Tentage & ETC.

BLANKETS:
   1. Civilian - Blankets of 100% wool or jean, should be muted earth-tones.
   2. North Carolina Issue
   3. Captured U.S. Issue

TENTAGE: None

GUM BLANKETS/GROUND CLOTHS:
   1. Linseed soaked canvas.
   2. Confederate Issue Oil Cloth

  "We lived hard during the war and suffered much for clothing. We only carried one blanket
   and an oil cloth." - [Pvt. J. S. Houge, Co. D, 10th Texas Infantry - Reminiscences of the Boys in Gray, 1861-1865]

   3. Captured Federal Issue

Accoutrements

HAVERSACKS:
   1. C.S. Issue - Bag of identified C.S. pattern. Button or buckle closure.
   2. U.S. Issue - Bag of identified U.S. pattern. Tarred type with buckle and inner bag.
      Limited use.

CANTEENS:
   1. Wooden style
   2. Tin Drum style
   3. U.S. Issue (Smoothside)

CARTRIDGE BOXES & CAP POUCHES:
   1. Southern Arsenal Manufacture
   2. English Import
   3. Federal Issue

BELT PLATES/FRAMES & WAISTEBELTS (Leather, preferably black):
   1. Atlanta Arsenal "C.S.A." Plate.
   2. C.S. "Clipped Corner" Plate.
   3. Georgia Frame Buckle.
   4. "Forked-Tongue" Buckle.
   5. Roller Buckle

   6. English Snake Buckle

BAYONET SCABBARDS:
   1. Any identified A.O.T. frog and scabbard.
   2. Tarred Canvas scabbard (one on display at Tunnel Hill Museum - Tunnel Hill, Ga.).
   3. U.S. Issue

KNAPSACKS:
   1. Blanket Roll

   2. Mexican War Pattern
   3. Imported English or French - Issac Campbell & Co. or Ross & Co.
   4. Confederate Issue - Any identified pattern.
   5. Federal Issue Double Bag

Weapon

It is known that the 10th Texas was carring mostly .54 Cal weapon until after the Battle of Pickett's Mill. These were, by and large, Austrian Lorenz Rifles. There were also a few Mississippi Rifles in the mix as well. As a result these weapons will be the preferred weapons for the Battalion. However recognizing that most folks do not have one of these and the cost involved in getting one, the 1853 Enfield and 1861 Springfield will also be allowed. Supportive documentation for the weapons that were used by the 10th Texas Infantry, can be found in the ORDNANCE RECORDS section, on the main index of the official 10th Texas Historical website by Scott McKay.

1. 1854 Austrian Rifle
    2. 1841 Mississippi Rifle
    3. P1853 Enfield
    4. 1861 Springfield

***Note: Proper modifications may include removal of all anachronistic markings, replacement of barrel bands, and stamping with correct markings. All weapons must be clean and in proper working order. Anyone using one of the new Lorenz Reproduction for Loyalist Arms most proof the weapon as directed by the manufacturer prior to the event. An inspection will be held Friday night and Saturday morning. Each man will need to bring 60 to 80 rounds.