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Civil War hardtack
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| Description | Hardtack issued by the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment to Captain Richard Gorman during the Civil War. Hardtack is a biscuit made from flour, water and salt. It was a staple of the Civil War soldier's diet because it was inexpensive and, when properly stored, lasted for years. Hardtack, while nutritious, could be exceedingly hard and usually had to be soaked before it could be eaten. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 6 centimeters length 7 centimeters width |
| Nomenclature | Hardtack |
| Creation | Issued by: United States Army |
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Owned/used by: Gorman, Captain Richard L. United States Army, 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1861-1864) Used in Minnesota, United States Used in Civil War United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Food supply. Military. 1861-1865 (Civil & Indian Wars). Equipment & Supplies Natural History |
| Dates | Use: Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 |
| Credit Line | Minnesota Historical Society Collections |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 6596 |