"...The Honor of Georgia Rests With You!"
64th Georgia at Olustee Station, February 16-18, 2024
"...They (are) actuly needed and the men are Scearse of Clothing.
Lieut J. F. Rice, Co. E
A
All uniform items are expected to be campaigner quality and of proper fit, material, and preferably from a documented example.
B
For the majority of their service in 1863, the 64th was supplied out of Tallahassee. Their constant movements across Georgia gave them ample stores to draw from. They were stationed in Savannah a month before the Battle, and got a healthy supply for repelling the blue invaders. Below you will find the uniform requirements. From the time of its formation in the spring of 1863 until early 1864, the 64th Georgia spent much of its time around Coastal Georgia and North Florida, receiving multitudes of gear. After arriving at Madison, Florida on February 14th, the regiment marched to Camp Beauregard near Lake City, over fifty miles away. At this point they were bare-bones in clothing and equipment, as private Edmund Hardy Jones described:
“We had to leave all of hour (our) clothing in Madderson (Madison) as we come through thare so we carry nothing only what we have on and hour blankets.”
What that means is PACK LIGHT! Below is our recommended list for your kit. If it is not listed, do not bring it! If you do not have these items, please reach out to us for loaners!
Headwear:
1. Citizens slouch hat.
2. Deep South kepi in homespun cloth.
3. Nondescript kepi, either homespun or imported broadcloth.
Jacket:
1. Untrimmed Deep South (Tallahassee, Augusta, or Atlanta style) in homespun or import cloth.
Jacket issued to Charles Locke Beard in Tallahassee.
Image courtesy of Fred Adolphus.
Jacket issued to John Britten Lewis Grizzard in Savannah.
Image courtesy of Fred Adolphus.
Jacket issued to Robert E. Reynolds from Augusta.
Image courtesy of Fred Adolphus.
2. Columbus (limited).
Jacket issued to James S. Wise, Company G, 41st Georgia Infantry.
Image courtesy of Fred Adolphus.
3. Untrimmed frock coat as a last resort.
Frock coat of Charles Herbst, circa 1864.
Image courtesy of Fred Adolphus.
Trousers:
1. Deep South in homespun cloth.
2. Citizens pants.
3. Imported cloth pants (last resort).
Trousers of Joseph Israel Daniel, issued from Augusta.
Image courtesy of Fred Adolphus.
Georgia Soldiers Clothing Bureau trousers owned by John McNish Hazlehurst.
Image courtesy of Fred Adolphus.
Undergarments
1. Confederate manufactured cotton or flannel shirts and drawers.
2. Citizens style, plain, check, or print shirts.
3. Import i.e. Selden shirt
Australian Dress Registry, accessed from StonewallBrigade.net.
Footwear
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1. Confederate manufactured Jefferson bootees.
2. Citizens common shoes.
3. Imported bootees.
4. Citizen boots.
5. Federal as a last resort!
Accoutrements
1. Nondescript Confederate manufacture.
2. Atlanta style.
3. Imported (limited).
4. Non-plated Federal as a last resort!
Belt
1. Georgia Frame or plate buckle.
2. CS egg plate or CSA rectangular plate.
3: Nondescript civilian pattern, i.e. roller buckle.
4: British snake belt.
Haversack
1. Nondescript Confederate manufacture.
2. Citizen style.
3. Painted cloth (not Federal).
Canteen
1. Tin drum.
2. Wood drum (Gardner style).
3. Columbus ("Nuckolls" style).
4: Import
Blanket:
*Ground cloth encouraged, but not required.
1. Confederate manufacture.
2. Georgia relief.
2. Citizen coverlet or carpet.
3. Import (limited).
4. Federal as a last resort, and without US stitch!
Firearm:
*Must have proper fitting bayonet!
1. Smoothbores (1816 conversions - 1842).
2. Pattern 1853-58 Enfield rifles.
3. Pattern 1854 Lorenz rifles.
4. 1841 Harpers Ferry by permission only.
If you need loaner gear, reach out to your pards!
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