A compilation of miscellaneous recipes, home remedies, and household tips designed to help the confederate housewife cope with wartime shortages. A compilation of over one hundred receipts, adapted to. This week in the civil war, a weekly updated day by day account of the american civil war. 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. Over 100 recipes, remedies, and camp and household hints to counter the shortages and disruptions of wartime. There are only two copies of the original known to exist.
Because history is not dead to the man who would learn how the present came to be what it is. Confederate states of america collection, rare book and special collections division, library of congress 091. The election of 1862 is over and the results are severely disappointing to abraham lincoln and his fellow republicans. Treasury department collection of confederate records. Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book confederate receipt book a compilation of over 100 receipts adapted to the times on. The southern confederacy its present military and political prospects. Register of call certificates and bonds issued, 1863 65. In fact, this recipe comes from a cookbook from the period that offers many such suggestions to help ease the discomfort of food shortages.
As of the start of 1863, the gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the. A taste of food in the civil war gilder lehrman institute. Some of the relics listed are retained in the authors collection, most reside in other collections and are not owned by the author. Originally published in 1863, this little book is a compilation of receipts to aid. This is the ridgeway reference archive, a research tool for educational purposes only, and is provided at no cost to the reader. Browse historical events, famous birthdays and notable deaths from may 1863 or search by date, day or keyword. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Most of the confederate holidays are now all but forgotten. This volume includes a map of the confederate victory at fredericksburg, virginia.
Free to read articles from december 1863 part 1 site map. A confederate victory that ended a union offensive and opened the chance of a confederate invasion of the north. It is the most popular novel of 1863magnificent in plot, diction and narration. The civil war in america december 1862october 1863. It is a constitutional right and cannot be left to the president abraham lincoln. Confederate receipt book 1863 civil war food history. Preliminary report of the southern historical manuscripts commission douglas southall freeman confederate museum, 1908 american literature 620 pages. War department collection of confederate records national. Confederate georgia homefront letters and receipts. Published in 1863, the confederate receipt book contained more than 100 hints for making do with less during wartime. A guide to civil war collections in mobile, alabama. Written by an english soldier, the book expressed a behindthescenes confederate perspective on the war. Available around august 1st, this 2020 first edition calendar showcases generals cleburne, forrest, hill, hood, jackson, lee, longstreet, mosby, rodes, and stuart.
Confederate patches, civil war puzzles, confederate playing cards, rebel gifts, rebel flag items, merchandise. Confederate receipt book reprint of the original edition published by west and johnston in richmond in 1863 accessrestricted. Confederate receipt book american civil war forums civilwartalk. On july 2, vicksburg surrendered, the publisher fled, and the union forces found the type of the citizen still standing. These hints were printed in newspapers, told by word of mouth, or in 1863 published in book form. It contains receipts, or recipes, for everything from food and drink, to medicines, to soap and candles. The only southern cookbook of the war years was the confederate receipt book. Start of the big black river campaign, aimed at the capture of vicksburg, the key to the mississippi. Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book confederate receipt book a compilation of over 100 receipts. It is the most popular novel of 1863 magnificent in plot, diction and narration. Duke holds one of the worlds largest collections of confederate imprints, or items printed in the confederate states of america between secession from the union and the surrender of the confederate military forces december 1860april 1865. I have posted receipts from this book several times. As she looks through her newly acquired confederate receipt book for ideas of what to. Sumners letter was received and brownson believes fully that congress should have the management of the lapsed states.
Ive heard there isnt a battle where both sides dont shoot their own men sometimes on purpose and sometimes for mercy, but most of the time by mistake. Exhibition items the civil war in america exhibitions. This reprint was first published by jefferson davis freeman, pioneer press, harriman, tn. Founded in 1812 by isaiah thomas, a revolutionary war patriot and successful printer and publisher, the society is a research library documenting the life of americans from the colonial era through 1876.
An act to amend an act entitled an act to lay taxes for the common defence and carry on the government of the confederate states, approved april 24th, 1863. Confederate books, southern literature, southern generals, southern view, crossroads country store. Thus the production of the confederate receipt book, published in richmond, virginia, in 1863. Ridgeway reference archive, currency, confederate bonds.
December 1862october 1863 the civil war in america. A compilation of over one hundred receipts, adapted to the times. List of the disbursing officers of the war department, n. The siege of port hudson, louisiana by union forces begins. Twelve stunning scenes with commentary and highlights of the war between the states indeed make this a must. Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book by reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book.
Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book confederate. Published in richmond in 1863, this volume in the american antiquarian cookbook collection provides historically significant information about the adaptations southern cooks and housekeepers used when they had to make do with limited supplies during the civil war. 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. The result, in addition to a decimated charleston, was that southerners of all classes had to make do and get creative in the kitchen. Table of prices in confederate currency of gold and greenbacks, february 19, 1866. Apr 23, 2018 confederate memorial day and other holidays celebrated in the united states in 2018.
A calendar of confederate papers, with a bibliography of some confederate publications. Literary gossip what is going on in the literary world books and authors. Just because politicians refuse to recognize confederate memorial day or jefferson davis birthday doesnt mean the south has forgotten. Battle of cross keys confederate forces under general stonewall jackson save the army of northern virginia from a union assault on the james peninsula led by general george b. As of the start of 1863, the gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923. Olde south, limited 2020 generals of the olde south calendar. 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. Confederate georgia homefront letters and receipts grouping 1864 burke augusta. This artificiallycreated collection contains records of the confederate states of america treasury department from 18641865. Confederate imprints all items civil war in the american south. The congress of the confederate states of america do enact, that an act entitled an act to lay taxes for the common defence, and. Civil war and southern studies archives confederate shop. At the end of this article you can find a link to download the pdf version of this book.
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 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. He was a civil war veteran, and held his post with the society from the end of the civil war until world. Confederate receipt book andrews mcmeel publishing. Here are some beer recipes from confederate receipt book, 1863. 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 was printed in 1863 in richmond, virginia on polkadot wallpaper, since regular paper was in short supply. Pemberton and his confederate garrison marched out of vicksburg and surrendered to general ulysses s. Home currency us currency confederate notes 1863 issues.
This book shows how the southern people, cut off from their normal supply of necessities by blockages of southern seaports and the prohibition. Upon the receipt of the price we will forward it to any part of the confederacy. Learn about 28 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in may 1863 or search by date or keyword. Civil war confederate states bond currency coupon receipt 40 dollars 1863. Senator charles sumner borrowed battlefields of the south in 1864, soon after its publication. Table beer to eight quarts of boiling water put a pound of treacle, a quarter of an ounce of ginger and two bay leaves, let this boil for a quarter of an hour, then cook, and work it with yeast as other beer. Also included are gearys personal receipt books from 1839 to 1891. Selected records of the war department relating to confederate prisoners of war, 18611865 microform volume reel 0001 selected records of the war department relating to confederate prisoners of war 186165 registers of prisoners, compiled by the office of the commissary general of prisoners. United states 1861 calendar with american holidays.
This recipe is from confederate receipt book printed in 1863. Monroe, michigan to james alphonsus mcmaster new york, new york doyle speaks of previously writing to mcmaster in new york on december 3, 1863. A compilation of over one hundred receipts, adapted to the times, published by a confederate lady in richmond in offered recipes to help southern. As implied by soiled doves in its title the book was intended to be sold to and. Confederate imprints are notable for their fragility. Now he wishes to ask mcmaster if he will come to monroe, michigan about the time he comes to visit detroit. Page 3 the accompanying receipts have been compiled and published with a view to present to the public in a form capable of. In 1863 on a cool day in early fall a young confederate woman is preparing to receive visitors. Treasury department collection of confederate records, rg 365. Confederate forces under general stonewall jackson save the army of. The emancipation proclamation takes effect in confederate states of america or confederate territory. Peas pudding take about three quarters of a pint of split peas, and put them into a pine basin, tie a cloth over them to give room to. A compilation of over one hundred receipts adapted to the times.
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. Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month. Acts of the called session, 1863, and of the third regular annual session of the general. 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. Elizabeth, new jersey to charles sumner washington, d. Rare 1863 confederate prayer book perry adams antiques. Collections the southern homefront document menu no author. Lee sends a letter of resignation to confederate states of america called confederate president jefferson davis which is refused upon receipt. This edition of confederate receipt book was reproduced by permission from the volume in the collection of the american antiquarian society, worcester, massachusetts. President jefferson davis davis refuses the request upon receipt. Ive done my best to describe the book, but if you have additional questions, please dont hesitate to send me an email.
Registers of certificates of stock issued under confederate loans, 186165. Site map free to read articles 1863 december part 1. To survive, they fought hunger, sickness, and nakedness with resourcefulness. This is an example of a cookbook that was produced during the civil war era. There were three complete printings of a confederate prayer book, to compensate for this separation. The collection consists entirely of receipt books and check stubs from offices in charleston, south carolina, macon, georgia, and savannah, georgia. Following his defeat in the battle of gettysburg, general robert e. Confederate receipt book, 1863 civil war recipes visit to grab an amazing super hero shirt now on sale. A compilation of over one hundred receipts, adapted to the times e.
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