Treasury department collection of confederate records, rg 365. Union army officer, member of the 19th iowa volunteeer. It is the most popular novel of 1863 magnificent in plot, diction and narration. These hints were printed in newspapers, told by word of mouth or in 1863 were published in book form titled confederate receipt book. Chester jumbles a wwi depression era cookie recipe. The confederate receipt book, first published in 1863, is a compilation of over one hundred receipts, adapted to the times taken from newspaper and magazine articles. Civil war collection includes three diaries by cooke which describe movements and daily activities of regiments, particularly in harpers ferry area, and include cookes impressions of generals grant and sheridan, army life, and the south. The earliest recipe we have is from confederate receipt book of 1863.
The confederate battle flag emblazoned on the cover makes it clear that this was marketed to the south will rise again crowd, but the confederate receipt book is actually an interesting 1960s reprint of a civil warera pamphlet designed to provide tips for feeding, clothing, and healing oneself in time of extreme. Good reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book by jefferson davis freeman isbn. An insightful text further enhances the readers knowledge of confederate camp cooking. Confederate money books pierre fricke us and confederate. Confederate receipt book 1863 a compilation of over one hundred receipts, adapted to the times plain potato pudding. This edition of confederate receipt book was reproduced by permission from the volume in the collection of the american antiquarian society, worcester, massachusetts. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. If you wanted the epitome of fine dining in the united states, for over a century delmonicos restaurant in new. Treasury department collection of confederate records. Confederate states of america army records, 18611865. Confederate receipt book reprint of the original edition published by west and johnston in richmond in 1863. Published in 1863, the confederate receipt book contained more than 100 hints for making do with less during wartime. Originally published in 1863, this little book is a compilation of receipts to aid southern households beset by shortages as the war between the states raged on.
Register of call certificates and bonds issued, 1863 65. Confederate impressment receipts, alabama and south carolina, 18631864 unable to properly maintain its army, the confederacy resorted to the system of impressment, taking private property for its own use. This book is a reprint of the 1863 book, confederate receipt book a compilation of over one hundred receipts adapted to the times. A compilation of over one hundred receipts, adapted to the times 1863. The book of common prayer in the confederate states. You can fame this paper money to hang on your wall or put it in a special book with other civil war memorabilia. Quarterly publication of the culinary historians of ann arbor. A compilation of over one hundred receipts, adapted to the times. A compilation of over one hundred receipts, adapted to the times american antiquarian cookbook collection english edition ebook. Confederate papers, 18611865 this is a finding aid. We preferred this means of dress for it was more flatout and honest. Regulations for the army of the confederate states, 1863. Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book confederate receipt. The war department collection of confederate records consists of records of the confederate states of america acquired by capture or surrender at the close of the civil war and those later acquired by donation or purchase.
Civil war and southern studies archives confederate shop. Jul 15, 2014 published in 1863, the confederate receipt book contained more than 100 hints for making do in wartime. During the civil war, southerners were forced to find substitutes for the food, clothing, and other everyday household items they were used to. Ridgeway reference archive, currency, confederate bonds. This and other hilarious recipes from the confederate receipt book. Other titles reprint of rare 1863 confederate cookbook, reprint of rare eighteen sixtythree confederate cook book, reprint of rare confederate cook book, confederate cook book, rare 1863 confederate cook book, 1863 confederate cook book, confederate receipt book. Civil war ginger spice cookies recipe spice cookies. These are a few taken from the confederate receipt book published in richmond, virginia in 1863.
A compilation of over one hundred receipts, adapted to. Jackman edited some of his diary himself after the. Soldiers diaries and letters civil war resources in. Published in 1863, the confederate receipt book contained more than 100 hints. There are only two copies of the original known to exist. First published in richmond in 1863, includes recipes plus also hints on making soap, ink, glue and candles as well as remedies for various diseases.
Table of prices in confederate currency of gold and greenbacks, february 19, 1866. Pauls episcopal church in richmond rare 1863 confederate prayer book during the civil war, the episcopal church, in the confederate states, was temporarily separated from the rest of the episcopal church. The book covered a number of things including cooking, recipes for. To survive, they fought hunger, sickness, and nakedness with resourcefulness. Information available about a soldier includes his name, unit, and rank. Jul, 2018 anderson station confederate restaurant, andersonville. Reprint of the original edition published by west and johnston in richmond in 1863. Our inventory of reprints of rare confederate books and southern history books is one. Owing to the severe shortage of goods during the war between the states, southerners were forced to search for substitutes for everyday items and necessities. Top 12 most influential historic american cookbooks the. Rare 1863 confederate prayer book during the civil war, the episcopal church, in the confederate states, was temporarily separated from the rest of the episcopal church. It is the most popular novel of 1863magnificent in plot, diction and narration.
The confederate reprint company specializes in providing primary source literature relating to the antebellum, war between the states, and reconstruction periods of american history. Confederate receipt book reprint of the original edition published by west and johnston in richmond in 1863 accessrestricted. This book shows how the southern people, cut off from their normal supply of necessities by blockages of southern seaports and the prohibition. Mitchell offers old recipes, and recipes reminiscent of the era, so that a person can create foods to put one in the mind of civil war times. Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book confederate receipt book a. Some of the relics listed are retained in the authors collection, most reside in other collections and are not owned by the author. Confederate states of america collection, rare book and special collections division, library of congress 091. Civil war pumpkin bread recipe from the confederate receipt book.
Confederate currency flooded the south and quickly lost value. Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book 10039016. Confederate receipt book by american antiquarian cookbook. Our border shirts came out of satchels and onto our backs. Upon the receipt of the price we will forward it to any part of the confederacy. This copy has the original binding with a red leather spine and marbled paper covered boards. The result, in addition to a decimated charleston, was that southerners of all classes had to make do and get creative in the kitchen. Confederate novelties civil war stuff online store. West philadelphia hospital register published in 1863. Confederate receipt book, 1863 civil war recipes visit to grab an.
Miscellaneous civil war era letters from confederate soldiers from 18631865, including some copies and transcripts. To mock the apples, soda crackers were soaked in water and mixed with sugar, lemon juice and zest. This is a nice copy of the 1861 west and johnson richmond edition of the confederate army regulations. The book covered a number of things including cooking, recipes for treating the sick, preserving meat and other miscellaneous suggestions. First published in richmond in 1863, includes recipes, hints on making soap, ink, glue and candles as well as remedies for various diseases. This is the ridgeway reference archive, a research tool for educational purposes only, and is provided at no cost to the reader. Jul 12, 2017 explore chez65s board vintage cook books, followed by 3427 people on. Rose manuscript, archives, and rare book library, emory university. Exhibition items the civil war in america exhibitions. Author of communication from the secretary of war, official reports of battles, circular regarding impressment of food supplies in the southern states, army regulations, adopted for the use of the army of the confederate states, in accordance with late acts of congress, communication from secretary of war, communication from the secretary of war, submitting the estimate of additional. Harveys restaurant, which was usually attached to, or near, a railroad hotel.
Thus the production of the confederate receipt book, published in richmond, virginia, in 1863. Over 100 recipes, remedies, and camp and household hints to counter the shortages and disruptions of wartime. I found several books on cooking in the library, including the magnolia clubs local collection and a yelloweared confederate receipt book, published in 1863. Two items, a receipt dated 20 january 1862 addressed to william f. Pumpkin bread recipe from the confederate receipt book.
This book is an easy and fun read introducing confederate paper money in the context of the founding of the confederate states of america and its history finance, war, social. Civil war frugal tips and suggestions pdf download 0. Read confederate receipt book a compilation of over one hundred receipts, adapted to the times by american antiquarian cookbook collection available from rakuten kobo. An abridgement of the book of common prayer, the order for daily morning and evening prayer, according to the use of the protestant episcopal church in the confederate states of america, together with the antecommunion office and a selection of occasional prayers from various offices of the book of common prayer.
The confederate states of america was a collection of 11 states that seceded from the united states in 1860 following the election of president. The book does show use and has an inscription in the front of the book. Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book by reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book. Domestic food customs of the civil war era ann arbor district. Better educated than most enlisted men, he kept a detailed diary that provides historians with rare descriptions of the western campaigns of the confederate military forces. Please enter your name, your email and your question regarding the product in the fields below, and well answer you in the next 2448 hours. Confederate receipt book 1863 civil war food history. First published in richmond in 1863, includes recipes plus also hints on making soap, ink, glue and candles as well as remedies for various diseases this book shows how the southern people, cut off from their normal supply of necessities by blockages of southern seaports and the prohibition of trade between the confederacy and u. Jan 04, 2012 confederate prices what a dinner cost in 1864. This book shows how the southern people, cut off from their normal supply of necessities by blockages of southern seaports and the prohibition of trade between the confederacy and u. Confederate civil war civil war filing cabinet liberty. This database contains records of confederate soldiers who served in military organizations that were formed by the confederate government.
Confederate states of america, the government of 11 southern states that seceded from the union in 186061, following the election of abraham lincoln as u. Additional information may be found by viewing the image of the original record. Acts and resolutions of the first session of the provisional congress of the confederate states, held at montgomery, ala. With the blockade of southern ports and the lack of trading between the north and south during the civil war, the confed. These hints were printed in newspapers, told by word of mouth, or in 1863 published in book form. A wikipedia article about this author is available confederate states of america. When you shop for confederate currency on ebay, you can find a wide variety. It contains receipts, or recipes, for everything from food and drink, to medicines, to soap and candles. And while the government seized general war supplies.
Confederate currency introduction and history pierre fricke. Confederate receipt book, 1863 civil war recipes visit to grab an amazing super hero shirt now on sale. Confederate soldiers were often low on supplies and food rations. Mock pies developed as far back as the civil war, when war limited access to fresh fruit. Anderson station confederate restaurant, andersonville. Apr 11, 20 owing to the severe shortage of goods during the war between the states, southerners were forced to search for substitutes for everyday items and necessities. Pages in category 1863 in the confederate states of america the following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. By 1863, the richmond, va, publisher west and johnson had issued the confederate receipt book.
Confederate books, southern literature, southern generals, southern view, crossroads country store. This reprint was first published by jefferson davis freeman, pioneer press, harriman, tn. The confederate receipt book has as much quaint and amusing charm to presentday readers as it had practical significance to the beleaguered south fighting for its independence. Rare 1863 confederate prayer book perry adams antiques. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Registers of certificates of stock issued under confederate loans, 186165. There were three complete printings of a confederate prayer book, to compensate for this separation. Published in 1863, the confederate receipt book contained more than 100 hints for making do in wartime. Southerners felt the pinch of shortages of many ordinary goods, but they became very creative with their recipes when they had few of their usual ingredients.
Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book confederate. Thus the production of the confederate receipt book, published in. Having pared a pound of fine large potatoes, put them into a pot, cover them well with cold water, and boil them gently till tender all through. At the end of this article you can find a link to download the pdf version of this book. In reading the recipe before starting, one thing that struck me was that they used cream. List of the disbursing officers of the war department, n.
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