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The Confederates in the Trans-Mississippi were clothed about the same as their counterparts in other theaters, which is to say relatively well. Of course before the fall of Little Rock, clothing was manufactured in that city. Other depots were set up in Monroe, Shreveport, Houston, and other cities. From January 1, 1863 to January 30, 1864, troops in the Trans-Mississippi Theater were issued the following: 20,925 jackets, 13,691 caps and hats, 40,293 pairs of trousers, 39,407 shirts, 35,057 pairs of drawers, and 43,657 pairs of shoes. For more information on this subject, see:
http://www.southark.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=452&Itemid=708
scroll about half way down to the article "Clothing Confederate Arkansans" Its a very brief overview of the clothing situation in the Trans-Mississippi late in the war. Apparently some of the footnotes did not transfer when it was posted online.
http://www.geocities.com/capitalguards/LRfrock.html
some information about the Little Rock Frock coat
Drop me a line if you have any questions and I will do my best to answer them.

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