What kind of supplies did the soldiers take on their pursuit of the Nez Perce?
Clothing consisted of civil war surplus trousers and overcoats, Model 1874 fatigue blouses and gray issue shirts, Model 1876 blue experimental shirts, Model 1872 campaign hats, civilian slouch hats of various colors and types, and the Model 1872 Jefferson campaign shoes. Bedding consisted of the Model 1851 gray wool blanket with black stripes and (U.S.) stitched in the center, and the issue rubberized poncho for rain protection and field shelter and tent. The standard issue weapon was the Model 1873 45/70 (single shot) Springfield rifle, and companies A and I of the 7th Infantry received the Rice trowel-bayonet. Accoutrements consisted of the Model 1876 prairie belt, with its lacquered canvas ammunition loops. They were also equipped with the Model 1874 haversack and canteen. They had a tin cup, mess kit, knife, fork, spoon, and ration bags. Personal items a soldier may have carried included soap, toothbrush, candles, dice, and playing cards. Food consisted of beef, potatoes, coffee, b
